Chaco Needs a Home! (VIDEO)
Some of our adoptable pets are in the program for a month, some for a year, and most are in between. However, there are also dogs like Chaco who, for whatever reason, take a while to find their forever home. Chaco’s Special Qualities: + He’s a big, happy lab mix (people love labs!) + He loves to play, especially with balls. + He is an
Why I Volunteer: Heather
This post is brought to us by Heather Harton (Davidson). She joined TAGS in March of 2010. In addition to all that she mentions below, Heather has also spent time doing Outreach and supervising our dogs whenever we have visited the UOIT /Durham College campus. What encouraged you to become a volunteer with TAGS? I have been a volunteer for over 20 years. I
Why I Volunteer: Julie White
Julie started volunteering with TAGS last summer. In addition to the duties she mentions below, she has also helped the social media team by writing blog posts and taking lots of pictures of the adoptable pets for us to share on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Thanks, Julie! It all started one day when we needed dog treats…. I walked into Pet Valu with
3+1 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Pet Lovers
To all those who always wait until the last minute to get the Christmas presents: don’t worry, there is still some time. Thank God for the internet that can make all this hassle easy and quick. Not sure what Christmas gifts to give to a fellow animal lover? There are lots of options out there. Here, we will list 3+1 last minute Christmas ideas
Why I Volunteer: Shelley
Shelley began volunteering with TAGS in 2012. At our recent volunteer dinner, she was awarded with a 1-year pin and congratulated for banking over 100 volunteer hours. Below, she tells us all about why she joined TAGS, what roles she has, and what keeps her going. 1. What encouraged you to become a volunteer with TAGS? Since finishing my education, moving out and
November Adoptions!
10 pets found forever homes in November. That is our highest month all year! All of these animals have had a tumultuous go of it over the past few months, or even throughout their whole lives. We are so happy that they all found a new home just in time for the holidays! Special acknowledgement is in order for Diesel, Josie and Dakota. Diesel was
Wordless Wednesday: Riding Shotgun
Jill & Colt decided to share the front seat! (p.s.: They are siblings now! Colt was adopted by Jill’s family this month. Stay tuned to find out who else found a home in November.) This is a blog hop. Don’t forget to check out the other participating blogs by clicking on the image below.
Wordless Wednesday: Riding Shotgun
Jill & Colt decided to share the front seat! (p.s.: They are siblings now! Colt was adopted by Jill’s family this month. Stay tuned to find out who else found a home in November.) This is a blog hop. Don’t forget to check out the other participating blogs by clicking on the image below.
What Blossom’s "Gotcha Day" Showed Me
Woof! I’m Snoopy and I am new to TAGS — so new that I just got sprung from the pound on the weekend! At first I just thought I was going out for a walk, but then I got to go on a car ride! After my car ride I had a check-up, a bath, and got to go pick out a new toy
October Adoptions!
Congratulations to all five dogs who were adopted this month! Please click on the image to see a larger version. Buffalo came to TAGS from a shelter in Kentucky on August 10. This 9 pound Chihuahua mix has a lot of love to give – if you let him come to you. Bailey was surrendered to TAGS when her family decided that they weren’t