Home Tags Shelter Dogs

Tag: Shelter Dogs

10 Ways To Help Shelter Animals Without Adopting

If you're an animal lover, you've undoubtedly thought about how you can help homeless animals in need. The most obvious way to help them would be to adopt them, but what if you can't? Here are my favorites ways to help shelter animals without adopting.

‘Loyal’ 20-year-old Dog Left Heartbroken After Surrendered to Shelter

A Loxahatchee, Florida shelter received on June 28 one of their most challenging surrenders yet — a 20-year-old senior dog Dax. Dax, a loyal Weimaraner...

Rescue Dog Care: Your First 30 Days

Before you bring your new rescue dog home, you need to be prepared for both yours and your new pet's needs. Rescuing a dog...

Shelter Dogs: What To Look For In The Dog & The...

With many shelters consistently at maximum capacity, it’s always a great idea to adopt a dog whenever possible. For some pet owners, the thought...

Returning Dog to Shelter? Consider This First

Having to return your adopted or rescued dog is never an easy decision, but sometimes it is simply necessary. According to ASPCA, among the...

15 Sad Facts About Homeless Pets

The internet is full of sad homeless pets stories like the one of Al and Oolu. Al Ritch found the senior dog Oolu lost...

50 Dog Adoption Questions Shelters Ask

Adopting a dog is not always simple. While the process of dog adoption is straightforward, especially with reputable dog breeders or animal shelters, it's...

13 Tips for Rescuing a Dog from a Shelter

While there are many advantages to adopting a dog from a shelter (vs buying from a breeder or pet store), it's not always that...

TOP #106: How One Veteran is Helping Shelter Dogs in Need

In this podcast we're speaking with Matthew Lamarand of Dogology University about his work with shelter dogs - training them for service and rehoming them.

The Complete Guide to Fostering a Dog

Being a foster dog parent is one of the most rewarding experiences that any dog lover can have. Unfortunately, so few people know what...

Shelter Dog Stars in ‘The Office’ Parody to Help Him Get...

This doggo and his humans at the shelter found a creative way to finally get him adopted. Bentley, the bulldog mix, arrived in the Pennsylvania...

6 Common Problems in Dogs That Stay in Shelters

Dogs with behavioral problems are unfortunately the first ones to be euthanized at animal shelters. For the staff, it seems to be the easier...

LATEST FEATURES

How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone - Featured Image

How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...
How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home Featured Image

How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home: A Guide for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To stop a dog fight at home, DO NOT place your hands in front of the fight. Instead, create a distraction using...
How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty Breaks Featured Image

How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
Why Dogs MIrror Their Owner's Energy and Personality Featured Image

Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners. I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...
How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water - Featured Image

How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To bathe a dog that hates water, first, choose the best location, whether outdoors or in the sink. Brush their coat first...
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet - Featured Image

How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Puppies up to 12 months should be taken to the vet every 3 to 4 weeks for their initial vaccines, while adult...
11 Signs Your Dog's Diet is Causing Health Problems Featured Image

11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs Featured Image

10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
Setting Up Home Office with a Pet Space Featured Image

How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
Digital Nomad with a Dog Featured Image

How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...