A local nonprofit organization based in San Diego has saved more than 100 dogs from horrifying conditions at a breeder in Mexico. Source: San Diego Nonprofit Rescues More Than 100 Dogs From Grave Conditions in Mexico
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Over 80 walkers and their dogs join Wag Walk fundraising event
TV presenter and celebrity vet Dr James Greenwood attended the event with his labrador Dolly. TV presenter and celebrity vet Dr James Greenwood attended the event with his Labrador Dolly, and he spoke to walkers before the start of the walk about why animal rescue centres like Bath Cats and Dogs Home are doing such…
Maine volunteers rescue more than 300 cats and dogs from Puerto Rico
Volunteers from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland took part in a “Freedom Flight” with the nonprofit Wings of Rescue. WESTBROOK, Maine — The Animal Rescue League of Greater Portland has more cats and dogs up for adoption, thanks to a life-saving effort over the weekend. Last week, the ARLGP sent a handful of volunteers to…
Cancer Patient Works To Get Animals Adopted At Central Texas Humane Society
WACO, TX (FOX 44) – For weeks, the Waco Humane Society has been posting about its code red status being at, or even over, capacity, for dog intakes. It is a stressful time for volunteers and … WACO, TX (FOX 44) – For weeks, the Waco Humane Society has been posting about its code red status being…
U.S. Marines to volunteer at Dog Days of Summer pet adoption event on Saturday
The U.S. Marines recruiting station in Athens was recruited to help with a pet adoption day in Oconee County. The Dogs. The Cats. The Marines. They will all be at the Oconee County Animal Services office on Saturday. Soldiers and recruits with the U.S. Marines Corps have volunteered to assist the shelter with a special pet…
Volunteers help socialize Virginia rescued beagles with baths, movies
The pups got their first-ever baths and some movie time with Homeward Trails volunteers. FAIRFAX, Va. — Sixteen of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a Cumberland, Virginia, laboratory got a unique opportunity to relax with some volunteers from rescue group Homeward Trails. Over the weekend, the group hosted what they called a Suds and Netflix night for…
West Texas nonprofit creates shelters for pets
MIDLAND, Texas — Fix West Texas is known for neutering and spaying cats and dogs to help curb intake and reduce euthanasia rates. They also provide shelter for our animals as well. “They’re just like us, if you can imagine spending the night outside in the freezing cold, that’s a lot of suffering and so…
A homeless man rescued all the animals at a shelter after it caught on fire
(CNN) A homeless man risked his life to save several cats and dogs trapped at an Atlanta animal shelter after it caught fire, the facility’s founder said. Keith Walker, 53, rushed into the W-Underdogs shelter on December 18 after a fire engulfed its kitchen. “I was nervous as hell, I’m not going to lie. I was…
Program pairs homeless youth and shelter dogs, and everybody benefits
The young adults need a job, the dogs need a home. Together, they get closer to achieving those goals. Source: Program pairs homeless youth and shelter dogs, and everybody benefits
Service dog helps Rising Sun boy with epilepsy
RISING SUN — In a family living room with three kids moving constantly, Hulu kept her eyes on Trace. Hulu, a golden retriever and Labrador retriever mix and the newest member of the Coudon family, is a service dog for Trace, 7. Hulu came to the family after a two-year process through 4 Paws…