Social networking has delivered yet another way to raise funds to help animals in need. Edward Norton, movie star of Fight Club, Primal Fear, The Painted Veil, and People vs. Larry Flint (to mention just a few of the many famous flicks he’s starred in), created Crowdrise.com. You can sign up, create a profile, and start a fundraising project, which you can promote on Facebook, Twitter, ...
An all-volunteer animal rescue in New Jersey, Crossed Paws, houses abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs. Most of these dogs are unwanted, but some were reluctantly given up because their owners were evicted from their homes or because of new legislation that discriminates against certain breeds or sizes of dogs. Crossed Paws relies on donations and on volunteers who open up their hearts and homes ...
Whether you call them mutts, “Heinz-57s,” or mongrels, mixed-breed dogs are truly something special. Purebred dogs are a big deal with many people. With well over 100 dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, there is a breed to suit any lifestyle and personality. However, there are millions of mixed-breed dogs that die in animal shelters each year because there are no homes available. Before you ...
German shepherd, Sarge, a victim of animal abuse, is now being evaluated by the Toledo Area Humane Society. Will they allow Sarge to live? His owner, Lawrence Mick, along with a friend, shot the dog six times while the pup was caged! After being treated so cruelly by humans, of course the dog will mistrust and do what canines do when scared: fight or flee. Because ...
Based in Ventura County, this non-profit rescue pulls dogs from death row in high-kill shelters. They don’t have a facility, but rely on volunteers to foster the canines. Pulling for Paws believes that no adoptable dog should be euthanized due to lack of space. They believe that “Every dog matters” and “They can’t change the world by saving one dog, but the world will ...
Stray mutts are among the causalities in the war in Afghanistan. Sasha died while alerting U.S. troops of a Taliban terrorist coming to bomb the military base. Rufus and Target survived the bombing, but were severely wounded. The suicide bomber was taken by surprise by the canine war heroes. Rufus bit the terrorist while Target and Sasha barked to alert the U.S. troops. The ...
Another animal cruelty case left yet another dog barely holding onto life. After being starved and neglected, Arthur, a German shorthaired pointer, was skin and bones, malnourished and dehydrated. The New Hampshire SPCA rescued him in an animal cruelty case that involved seven other pups. The poor guy looked like a skeleton, with his ribs protruding from his body. Arthur is now prancing around the SPCA, ...
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