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Making the Decision to Get a Dog

So, you decided to have a pet dog. Making this decision is something to be taken seriously. Let’s take some factors into consideration: Dogs require a substantial investment of your time and money for a significant number of years. …
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Adopting or Fostering During a Pandemic

Over the past couple weeks our world has been turned upside down. The coronavirus has become a pandemic and led to countless illnesses and deaths. With it has come extreme measures by the government to stop the spread of this deadly virus. Quarantines…
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Florida Brewery and Shelter Team Up

This story came across my Twitter news feed the other day and I love it. If you're familiar with the craft beer industry, you know they can get real creative with names and artwork. It's one of the joys of choosing something unique to drink…

Save Some Beagles

My first dog was a beagle and they will always have a special place in my heart. These friendly and gentle dogs are perfect for a family. Fiercely loyal and always in a good mood. They are rarely aggressive. So when I found a rescue that…

One Tail at a Time

I get no better joy than to watch a rescue group become a success. And for One Tail at a Time, I've seen that transformation over the past decade. This organization started out incredibly small. A few passionate people with a few dogs they…

Minnesota Has Lots of Great Rescues

As someone who has visited Minnesota many times in my life, I can tell you that they are the sweetest people on the planet. The friendly Midwest personality turned up to 11. So it shouldn't be a surprise that they do some great work with animals.…
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The Unfortunate Effects of Amateur Breeding

For better or for worse, puppy breeding is a big business in this country. It’s there because there is a demand for pure bred dogs. While there are the horrible stories that show up ever too often in the news, it’s worth noting that there…
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Rescue a Border Collie Today

Border Collies make some of the best companions ever. They are bright, clever, and suited for the great outdoors. These energetic dogs need plenty of exercise to keep them happy. Unfortunately many people get a border collie due to their…
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West Hollywood Takes Stand Against Sales of Dogs

Those cute scenes where doggies are placed in a store window for sale may be over in West Hollywood, California. That’s because the city is set to approve an ordinance that would ban the sales of cats and dogs. This is a direct stab at puppy…