Blog Entries ( Dog Rescues )

Smiling Dog Rescue

May 11th, 2010
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness, Dog Rescues

Pit bulls are saved and rehabilitated at Smiling Dog Rescue. In January of 2007, Smiling Dog Rescue was created when a smiling Pit Bull was going to get euthanized at a kill shelter. This pup helped to bring awareness of the large number of pits being put to death in high kill shelters. Smiling Dog Rescue not only saves Pit bulls, but they are also trying ...

Bradford County Paws

May 5th, 2010
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness, Dog Rescues

Dog rescues are also affected by the poor economy. Bradford County Paws has had to slow their rescue intakes. With the unemployment rate soaring, high kill shelters are getting more animals. During this economic crisis, animal rescue organizations need your help with donations. If you can’t spare money, your time is always appreciated! You can always volunteer at one of your local dog rescue ...

Dog DNA – What Is My Mutt?

March 20th, 2010
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness, Breeds, News

Ever wonder what your mutt is mixed with? These are my two rescued pups, Apollo and Zeus. Apollo is the red dog chewing on the face of Zeus. Many times when I'm out walking them, people ask me what breed my dogs are. The only information I have is what I got from the animal shelter. Apollo was listed as part yellow Labrador ...

Karma Dog Rescue

March 3rd, 2010
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness, News

Rande Levine is the Founder of Karma Rescue, a dog rescue located in Los Angeles that is dedicated to saving at-risk pups from the local high-kill shelters. During college, Levine rescued a canine, Rufus, and their relationship taught Levine to give unconditionally. By rescuing dogs from the shelters, Levine gives them a chance to love and be loved. Levine's Karma Rescue gives shelter pups ...

Eastcoast German Wirehaired Pointers Rescue

February 24th, 2010
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness

How could anyone abandon a dog with a mug like this? Jager is available for adoption at the Eastcoast German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for dogs of this breed that have been abandoned by their owners or are from shelters. The organization is located on the east coast, but help can come from any location. Jager ...

The Buster Foundation: Pit Bull Education & Rescue

January 20th, 2010
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness, Breeds

If you live in the Michigan area or are visiting, check out the Buster Foundation. This is an All Volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and finding forever homes for Pit Bulls and Bully breeds. They are also dedicated to educating the public about the Bully breeds, and offer a class called "A Pit Bull Primer." This class discusses the history, myths, and ...

200 Racing Greyhounds Need A Forever Home

December 19th, 2009
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness, Breeds, News

Massachusetts has passed the ban on dog racing, which is great for Greyhounds. Dog racing is just another form of greed using dogs to gamble and make tons of money, despite the fact that the Greyhounds pay the price for this gluttony. There were hundreds of Greyhounds being disposed of yearly when they weren't "winning" property anymore. Also, the conditions that the ...