January 2013
TAGS Dogs Are Headed to College!
The Animal Guardian Society is teaming up with the Student Association at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) to help students conquer Blue Monday blues. Hard to feel blue when you’re looking into these eyes!(Livvy is available for adoption through TAGS.) The third Monday in January has been dubbed “Blue Monday” as it is considered to be the most
Recipe: Bacon & Cheddar Dog Treats
Russell & Riley—a picture that completely captures their different personalities It really doesn’t take much to impress my furry friends—a little shredded cheddar and some bacon fat will do the trick. (I actually have a mason jar filled with bacon fat for this very reason!) The dough for these bacon and cheddar dog treats comes together very quickly, just like for the previous recipe we posted for
Guess the Breed Contest: DNA Testing
Many of the dogs we see go through our program are interesting mixes. Well, one of our past adopters couldn’t keep guessing and decided to DNA test her two TAGS dogs. Cora Dusty If you guess a correct breed in the comments section of her blog by Sunday (Jan. 13), their mom, Cathy Witlox, will give you your choice of prize: either a custom
Wordless Wednesday – Deep in Thought
Iggy is a rottweiler-shepherd mix who’s looking for his fur-ever home! This is a blog hop. Check out the other blogs, too, by clicking on the image below.
Pub Night Fundraiser for the Dogs
TAGS had a really good year, both fundraising- and adoption-wise. But this is a new year now, and we have prepared fresh ideas to save more dogs and cats from high-kill shelters or pounds. Click on the image and like this event on Facebook! During times like this, when people think twice about where to spend their money, it becomes especially hard to receive
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…
For those who are not involved in rescue, some of the policies and practices of a rescue group may seem odd. While many of the policies are put in place due to past experiences, the decisions rescue groups make can sometimes be more puzzling. When I originally got involved in rescue, I was preparing myself for some really difficult situations. Many of the reactions
Wordless Wednesday – A Cozy Afternoon
Dawson (on the right) fits in well with his foster family, but he is looking for a permanent home. Adopt Dawson! For more info about Dawson, click on this link and ‘like’ his Facebook photo! This is a blog hop. Check out the other blogs, too by clicking on the image below.