The Joys of Adopting a Senior Dog
By Nomi Berger How many times have we humans heard the expression, “You’re only as old as you feel”? And why is it that some days, despite our actual age, we feel younger than we are, while other days, we feel older, much older? So it is with our canine companions. What constitutes a senior in one breed may be an adult in another
Do Dogs Resemble Their Owners?
Written by Lindsay McGill Not too often do I pay attention to what’s being said on the radio, unless of course I’m listening to an interesting discussion on CBC. While driving to work a week ago I was listening to my favourite country station and the VJs were having listeners call in to tell them what type of dog looked most like them. This got
Intact Insurance Furry Friends 5K
By Torianne Allen On Sunday, June 1st, 2014, the next Intact Insurance Furry Friends 5K will take place. All proceeds will go towards The Humane Society of Durham Region, Homeward Bound Rescue and us, The Animal Guardian Society! You can run or walk the 5K, with or without your dog(s). It’s up to you! Registration is still open, so sign up today! The cost for
Wordless Wednesday: Pick Me!
Chelsea is still patiently waiting for a home of her very own. This was taken during a recent PetSmart shift. <> <> <> This is a blog hop. Click here to check out the other participating blogs.
Where We’ll Be in May!
PetSmart Whitby Parade of Pets Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00p.m. Pet Valu Parade of Pets Saturday, May 17 – Pet Valu – Kendalwood Park Plaza Saturday, May 24 – Pet Valu – Harmony and Taunton Saturday, May 31 – Pet Valu – Ritson and Taunton Sunday, May 11 – Bingo! Come out and enjoy playing bingo while supporting TAGS! It starts
April Adoptions!
Congratulations to all four animals who found new homes in April! If you are interested in adopting a rescue, please visit our adoptable pets page. It’s always changing! Molly is a 1.5 year old lab mix who arrived at TAGS when her owner decided she wasn’t able to give her the life she deserved. Molly used to spend all of her time crated and didn’t get much
Wordless Wednesday: Hangin’ Out
Little Miss Sunshine (in the back) enjoyed the fresh air with her foster brother Oliver on the weekend. Sunshine is up for adoption! _ _ _ This is a blog hop. Click here to check out the other participating blogs.
Happy Tail: Quincy!
Quincy is a 10 year old Bichon Frise/Miniature Poodle mix. He was found as a stray with very rotten and damaged teeth, so the decision was made to have them removed. Quincy seems to be happier without them, but this “difference,” along with others, made it difficult for him to find a home. Luckily, after being in the TAGS program for over six months,
Wordless Wednesday: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Ranger gives some grateful kisses the day he was sprung from the pound. + + + This is a blog hop. Click here to check out the other participating blogs.
Why I Volunteer: Courtney
Courtney began volunteering with TAGS in the Fall of 2012. Since then, she has volunteered her time by coming up with several amazing fundraising initiatives, taking shifts at PetSmart and Pet Valu, doing home visits, taking pictures and writing content for social media, and, on top of all of that, she is a full-time foster parent. Read below to find out more about what