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The New Frontier For The Volunteer
February 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet The New Frontier For The Volunteer (via www.lifeanddog.com) From The Magazine | Ryan Rice Illustration ©LIFE+DOG by Amanda Olson Vol·un·teer: a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking. Also known as altruist, bleeding heart, good Samaritan, humanitarian, philanthropist. Whether we realize it or not, many of us…
Introducing a Dog to Young Children (and Vice-Versa)
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Introducing a Dog to Young Children (and Vice-Versa) (via http://www.wagthedoguk.com) Whether you have chosen to bring a new pet into the home or you are due to have a baby and already have dogs in the home, it’s a hard decision for parents. It’s a worry for many parents because you want your children [...]
8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Family Pet
January 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet 8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Family Pet (via www.thepetblog.net) 8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Family Pet by Guest Author, Michelle Before considering adopting a family pet, it is important to take inventory of your preferences, lifestyle and home so you can determine if a pet – and what type [...]
Remember, Your Animal Shelter Donations Are Tax Deductible
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet It’s the end of the year and that means it’s unfortunately time to think about tax donations. What better way to save on your taxes than to make a donation to an animal shelter or dog rescue and save lives. Here’s a few things to remember before you right your check: Make sure the [...]
Help animals in need this Christmas! 3 Things you can do to help.
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet With the struggling economy and cold weather, some shelters are barely hanging on this holiday season. Your first thought to help might be to adopt a shelter dog, if you’re ready for that, great! But don’t plan on giving it to a friend, girlfriend or family member. Pets are not gifts, they are commitments [...]
Help A Homeless Pet This Holiday at Petco’s™ National Adoption Weekend
November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Help A Homeless Pet This Holiday at Petco’s™ National Adoption Weekend (via PR Newswire) SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Each year, millions of loving animals wind up homeless and in animal shelters across the country. The holidays are a time of giving, so Petco hopes to encourage families to give a home to [...]
Before Getting A Dog – Somethings to Consider
November 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Before Getting A Dog (via Clean Me) Before Getting A Dog – Somethings to Consider By Blog Daddy When you decided to get a dog, I’ll bet you daydreamed about the great times you’d have with your new best friend. However, there are many things that you need to consider in order to keep [...]
The Joy of Fostering a Dog
October 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Whether you’re a family with a few dogs already, experiencing empty nest syndrome, or simply looking for something meaningful to do, fostering a dog can be a source of great joy in your life. There are many reasons why you should consider being a dog foster family that [...]
6 Ways to Help Homeless Pets and Animal Shelters
September 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Michael McCamish You don’t have to adopt/foster all the animals, have a lot of money or be a petexpert to help your local animal shelter out, there are pleanty of other ways. Below is a list of things that you can do at almost any shelter that we can guarantee [...]
Golden Retriever rides in side-car
June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Not only is it awesome that the dog loves riding in the side car… it’s a rescue dog! Full Article >> Publication: CNN.com Section: Articles > Dog Adoption Find a dog rescue near you >>
Training a Shelter Dog
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Some folks prefer purebreds, others delight in mixed breeds, but dogs of all shapes, and sizes, breeds and mixes can be adopted from animal shelters. And, with a little help from their friends, including some positive training and maybe a bit of problem-solving, most shelter-adopted dogs can become wonderfully loyal, loving companions. Shelter Dog [...]
Introducing New Dogs to Your Home Dog
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Introducing new dogs to your home dog can be very challenging. Sometimes it is something you have planned on doing and other times it is unplanned. One of my clients parents who had 1 dog, recently passed away. Now the task of integrating new dogs into their pack fell directly on my client’s shoulders. [...]
Online social networking for dogs?
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker 4 Internet sites connecting dogs and dog lovers Whether you live in Denver, CO or Dover, TN there is a group of dog lovers just waiting to meet you! From dog park meet-up groups to dog and human hiking clubs there is a myriad of social networking to [...]
Are You Ready to Adopt a Dog?
May 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker A checklist of consideration when thinking about adopting a dog. Many people think that when they buy or rent a house with a big yard, “Well, now we need a dog!” but there are so many more important considerations than your yard size when adopting a dog. Here [...]
