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Paws N’ Hearts Jamboree!

TAGS (The Animal Guardian Society) and Guardians Promoting Animal Wellness  (GPAWS) are partners in hosting an outdoor fundraiser event next Saturday, September 14, 2013. 100% of the money raised from the event will go to animal rescue. Location and how to get there: Tickets: $7 in advance and $10 at the door. *Kids under 12 are free* Email your ticket request to [email protected]. Door Prizes: Drawn every

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15-Year-Old Becky Was Adopted!

Written by: Andrée WagarTAGS Foster Coordinator  Becky was adopted this month, and while every adoption is wonderful, for me, this one is extra special. As is usually the case in rescue, we don’t know how Becky’s story began, but we certainly know how it would have ended if she had stayed in the pound for even one more day. Her final few days would

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Featured Adoptable Dog: Bessie

Our volunteer & foster mom Annetta sent us some useful information about her new foster dog, Bessie. Bessie’s a doll! Very, very sweet. She’s going to make an amazing pet for some lucky family. Bessie is a sweetheart Walking & Obedience She’s already figured out walking on lead. She runs to us when called, and we’re working on sit/stay and house training. There have

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The Tuckman Goes For a Late Night Walk-About!

Written by Annetta, our volunteer & foster mom. You can never be cautious enough when it comes to your dogs. Some like freedom a little bit more than others, and it’s easier than you think to lose sight of them. Our guest blogger Lindsey Sjouwerman shared some useful tips on how to prevent your dogs from running away. Tucker is safe now! He is up

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Dogs Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Lindsey Sjouwerman – Marketing Coordinator, Speedpro Imaging Durham Dogs are like people: they come in all shapes and sizes, at all fitness levels and with a wide range of needs. And just like us, dogs are subject to becoming obese and lethargic, so it is our responsibility to help them keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly. The degree of exercise intensity varies by

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Tips to Prevent Dogs From Getting Lost

Limit Their Chance to Escape! Lindsey Sjouwerman – Marketing Coordinator at Speepdro Imaging Durham Making sure your house and backyard are dog-proof is a crucial step that many dog owners miss. All dogs are different–some dogs are lazy, but others are crafty and will do anything to get out. That could mean digging their way under your fence, jumping over it or straight up

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The Paws n’ Hearts Jamboree

Mark your calendar! Paws n’ Hearts is only a month away!  What is the Paws n’ Hearts Jamboree? It’s an outdoor fundraiser hosted by TAGS in partnership with Guardians Promoting Animal Wellness (G.P.A.W.s). All of the money raised will be used to support animal rescue initiatives. Who is invited?Everyone! How much does it cost to go?Advance tickets are $7.00, and tickets at the door are

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