The Dangers of Dog Breed Labeling
By Nomi Berger For generations, the pit bull’s affectionate nickname was the “nanny dog.” Today, the pit bull is the dog most likely to be shot by the police. For generations, families wanting a loving, dependable and protective babysitter for their children chose a pit bull. Today, the pit bull is considered by many to be the most dangerous and ferocious of dogs. For
FOREVER HOME: NOW WHAT?
By Nomi Berger Be an informed adopter and make your new dog’s entry into your world as pleasurable as possible. If this is your first dog, establish yourself with a vet or register your new dog with your established vet. Then apply for the appropriate licenses, etc., required in your area. Remember that a dog’s true personality may not reveal itself for several weeks.
A YEAR OF RESCUE RESOLUTIONS
By Nomi Berger Have you thought of adding some new and different resolutions to your traditional New Year’s list? Have you ever thought of getting involved in the world of rescue, but didn’t quite know how? Here then, are twelve different ways – one for each month of the year – for you to resolve to make a difference in the lives of rescue
Wordless Wednesday: Paws and Hearts Jamboree edition
Boomer, our success dog who was adopted not too long ago, is now happily playing with a child. What a great day! This is a blog hop. Don’t forget to check out the other participating blogs, as well by clicking on the image below:
Wordless Wednesday: Sprung from the Pound!
Dexter’s mug shot.(not to scale)– – – This is a blog hop. Check out the other participating blogs as well by clicking on the image below.
Iggy’s Happy Tail
Casey Liut, Iggy’s new mom, answered our questions about how Iggy is fitting in since his adoption in March. Why Iggy?I have always had a love for shepherds as I had one growing up. My husband has always had a love for Rottis, so when we read about the shep/Rotti cross, it perked our interest. After we read his bio, we became really excited—he sounded like such a
May Adoptions!
Any month in which there have been adoptions is a great month, but May 2013 was especially exciting for the volunteers at TAGS. At the end of April, we were thrilled that a few of our senior dogs had been adopted since it is generally more difficult to find homes for them. Similarly, in May, TAGS found homes for Molly and Reimer, who, despite
April Adoptions!
This month, six dogs and two cats found new homes! We are so excited for them to be joining their new families! Please click on the image to view a larger version. Dawson is a three-year-old shepherd/husky cross who loves to play and be active, but he also loves to cuddle—he’s basically the whole package, which is why we are not surprised that his
Why I Volunteer: Jenn
Oakley at PetSmart. I volunteer in animal rescue because I love animals. …Obviously, right? But it’s about more than just loving them. It’s about believing that they deserve more respect and love than they receive. And it’s about fighting for their rights when they cannot do so themselves. I read a quote once (and unfortunately I do not remember where) that said: “One day,
Wordless Wednesday: 8…9…10! Ready or Not, Here I Come!
Oops, Izzy has the rules of hide-and-go-seek mixed up. She’s hiding AND counting!Come find her and give her a forever home today! This is a blog hop.You can check out other participating blogs by clicking on the picture below.