Archive for the 'Rescue' Category
Dog Video Of The Day: Booker The Italian Greyhound
November 13th, 2009Booker is a very lucky Italian Greyhound! This guy (and his brother-dog) had only one day left in a shelter - he was a victim of neglect, with a mouthful of rotten teeth and broken legs that had healed on their own. Thankfully, One Starfish Rehoming Connections stepped in and helped him find [...]
Don’t Bully My Breed! An Interview With A Pit Bull Rescuer
October 24th, 2009For Catherine Hedges, Pit Bull Awareness Day doesn’t just come once a year. She’s devoted the past 10 years to the welfare of these misunderstood dogs. I met Catherine many years ago when I was living in Chicago and spent a great deal of time working with the bullies that came into the [...]
Tailgate Rally For Rescue Dogs Tonight in Philadelphia!
August 27th, 2009Within the haze of anger and frustration dog lovers are feeling in response to Michael Vick’s return to football, sometimes the true victims of the crimes he committed are forgotten - the dogs. That’s why later this afternoon the Pennsylvania SPCA and Best Friends Animal Society are hosting a rally in support of 2nd [...]
Rescue Group Claims Seniors Too Old For A Puppy
May 16th, 2009Doug and Harriet Thompson of Lebanon, Ohio are 69 and 70 years old. After the recent death of their 14 year old Lab, the Thompsons placed an application with a local Dachshund rescue who also handled other breeds of dogs. They were interested in adopting Bijou, a 1 year old poodle who needed [...]
Auctioned Home Sells For 800K - To Benefit Rescue Dogs!
April 1st, 2009Before retired engineer, Kenneth Munzert died last year, he planned to leave his home to the one that mattered most - his rescued German Shepherd, Beauregard. The SPCA of Richmond, VA vowed to care for the dog after his master died. However, Beauregard died before his owner. Munzert wanted to thank the [...]
