September Adoptions!
I present to thee…the September Six! These six pets all found homes this month and we couldn’t be happier for them. Please click on the image to view a larger version. Some Facts about the September Six Bella came to TAGS as a stray back in January. Despite being from the streets, Bella lived up to her name and recently earned the title of Best
Paws and Hearts Jamboree – It Was a Fun Day!
A Beautiful Day to Be Outside With the Dogs I’m so happy that the weather was good. With a bad weather, everything looks different no matter how hard you were working on everything. And we were working hard on this alright! Our Event Planning Committee (along with GPAWS) met for two hours every week for four weeks to make sure that you and your
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:
Babies and Doggies
My family dog Casper relaxing with our neighbour Andrea. Read my blog post about Casper. One of the ways dogs come into TAGS is as surrenders. When I originally began volunteering, I would look down on the surrendering families with disdain. However, I have come to really appreciate the people who surrender their dog to be rehomed. After a few years of volunteering, my attitude
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
Famous Pets From Movies: Did You Know? (Part I)
This is part one of our miniseries about famous dogs, where we share fun facts from the extraordinary lives of famous pets—behind-the-scenes, heartwarming details and much more to follow. Homeward Bound (1993) Did you know … … that they used four American bulldogs and four golden retrievers in the movie? … that they used eight Himalayan cats for the role of Sassy? … that
How to Deal With Separation Anxiety in Pets
Many owners face a pet’s separation anxiety at one point, especially if their beloved pet is a rescue dog. Our pets become anxious because they don’t understand why we can’t just stay and play with them all day instead of going to work. Source: quickmeme.com Source: The Animal Guardian Society’s website. Symptoms of Separation Anxiety: Whining, howling, barking Destructive chewing Urinating or defecating in
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
A Weekend Family Program – Whitevale Spring Festival
Now that winter has finally given up trying to stay with us for the rest of the year, we must take advantage of the nice weather. If you’ve been planning on getting out of the house and doing something with the family, plan no more—the upcoming Whitevale Festival in Pickering is a great opportunity for a lovely family day. Everybody will find activities to
Adoption Process
Please note that since TAGS is a smaller volunteer program, we are limited to adoptions within the Durham Region area. Many people ask why we limit our adoptions to the Durham Region. There are many reasons for this and we ask that you respect this policy. We are based in the Enfield area in North Durham. It is at this facility where an adopter