Benefits of Adopting a Senior Dog

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posted on January 28, 2021April 15, 2024
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The need for senior dog adoption is great. What makes each of the circumstances creating this need even more saddening is the fact that, despite the wonderful attributes of older d ...

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What is “Doggie Dementia”?

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posted on January 18, 2021July 9, 2024
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We all want our dogs to live as long as possible, but with age comes a reasonable chance they will develop “doggie dementia”, or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). A study at the ...

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CBD for Anxiety in Dogs

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posted on January 16, 2021July 11, 2024
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CBD biscuits and oil are used for anxiety in dogs because of their calming effect. CBD is one option for helping a fearful, anxious dog, and best used in conjunction with other str ...

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Pit Bull Ambassadors

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posted on November 5, 2018March 12, 2024
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We all know there’s a bias against American Pit Bull Terriers and pit bull-type breeds. The truth is pit bulls are loyal, obedient, loving, and sociable. So why is it that so many p ...

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Shelter Dogs and Behavioral Health

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posted on September 5, 2018April 29, 2021
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When shelters or rescues obtain a dog with physical injuries or ailments, they almost always intervene medically if needed. These steps make the dog feel so much better and increas ...

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Shelter Dog Behavior Assessments Not Reliable Reports the ASPCA

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posted on July 5, 2018April 29, 2021
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http://chewonthis.maddiesfund.org/2018/06/shelter-dog-behavior-assessments-not-reliable-reports-aspca We’ve come a long way in the last five years. As many of you know, ARK was foun ...

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Field Trips for Dogs remove them from euthanasia list for behavior

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posted on May 5, 2018April 29, 2021
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Such simple programs, once rare, are becoming standard practice in many progressive shelters. Tell us about your local shelter? Do they have field trips outings? Overnight fos ...

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Dogs and Kids – Can they coexist?

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posted on November 5, 2017July 11, 2024
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“We’re starting a family and can’t trust our dog around a baby. We love our dog, but we just can’t keep him.” Rescues and shelters hear this frequently and yes, safety is the ...

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Shelter Evaluations – Are they fair & just?

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posted on August 5, 2017March 12, 2024
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There’s lots of negative buzz about shelter evaluations. They are conducted in a stressful environment and capture just a few moments in time with a stranger poking, prodding, and ...

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An Act of Dog

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posted on April 5, 2017March 12, 2024
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Artist Mark Barone painted 5,500 dog portraits as a visual record of the number of shelter dogs euthanized every year in the United States. The 12” X 12” oil on canvas portraits, w ...