Blog Entries ( shelter dogs )

Hoarded Dogs Ready for Adoption

June 28th, 2010
Written by Leslie Brown | Posted in Awareness, Dog Rescues, News

In Blount County, Tennessee, four out of 20 dogs were rescued from an alleged hoarding situation. The dogs, which were found filthy, covered in feces, and malnourished, have found new homes after volunteers with the Blount County SPCA held an adoption event at the Blount County Animal Shelter. Three more dogs will soon be ready for adoption, while the rest of the dogs will ...

10 Reasons to Foster a Dog

June 18th, 2010
Written by Leslie Brown | Posted in Awareness, Dog Facts

To make a real impact on homeless animals, consider becoming a foster parent. Providing a temporary home for a dog in need is a very important and rewarding experience, and here are 10 reasons why you should consider taking a foster into your home to become a part of your family. In animal rescue, a foster home is a necessary ingredient for moving a dog ...

A Dog Named Christmas

December 18th, 2009

George worked hard for almost 40 years to make sure his Kansas farm remained a dog-free zone, for reasons that unfold as we delve into his story by Greg Kincaid.  But none of that mattered to his son Todd when the local animal shelter announced its Adopt a Dog For Christmas program. "It's a good thing, Dad!  It's just until after Christmas, Dad!"  Well, the poor ...

Shelter Dog Surrogate Mom to Wild African Pups

November 5th, 2009
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in News, Videos

This shelter mama shares her maternal side to these orphaned Wild African pups. There is no sound with the video, but you can watch how adorable the pooches are.

Sammy the Picasso Dog

November 3rd, 2009
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Talented Dogs

There are talented dogs everywhere, and Sammy can paint you a masterpiece. This shelter dog will be the next Pawblo Picasso!!