200 beds were delivered to and assembled at the OC Animal Shelter, thanks to the efforts of Stella's Hope, a Costa Mesa-based dog rescue group. Close to 50 volunteers assembled the beds on a makeshift assembly line adjacent to the kennels filled with dogs. The dogs were very curious about what what … [Read more...]
Family Denied Adoption for Christmas Puppy
December 16, 2011 by
Many families think Christmas is the perfect time to get a new puppy and place them under the Christmas tree surrounded by other presents and family visiting from out of town. Yes the kids might be over the moon about their new baby and not let it leave their sight for a few months even … [Read more...]
High School Students Build Dog Houses
December 15, 2011 by
High School students enrolled in John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center from two neighboring school's Weir and Oak Glen have built dog houses to help keep some shelter dogs out of the biter cold this winter. Students from the building construction class built the dog houses as part of a Skills USA … [Read more...]
11th Annual Best Friends Pet Care Drive – Angel Tree Campaign To Help Homeless Pets
December 8, 2011 by
Animal lovers can share their holiday spirit with pets in need throughout the month of December by donating food, supplies or cash to the 11th Annual Best Friends Pet Care Angel Tree campaign, which will benefit more than 70 community animal shelters across the U.S. Each of the 42 Best Friends … [Read more...]
Pound Puppy Protection Rescue Accused of Adopting Out Puppies with Parvo
December 7, 2011 by
The New Jersey State SPCA Police is looking for anyone who purchased puppies from Pound Puppy Protection Rescue of New Jersey at PetSmart on Route 1 in North Brunswick on or about Oct. 31. The NJSPCA Police received 3 separate complaints from families whose pups tested positive for canine … [Read more...]
National Mutt Day
December 2, 2011 by
National Mutt Day was created to raise awareness of the plight of mixed breed dogs in shelters around the nation and to educate the public about the sea of mixed breed dogs that desperately await new homes. There are millions of loving mixed breed dogs sitting in shelters, who are … [Read more...]
Humane Society of Utah Dogs to Play Cameo Roles In “ANNIE”
November 28, 2011 by
Pioneer Theater Company featuring shelter dogs in upcoming Christmas classic Pioneer Theatre Company will be giving shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Utah their big break in show business during an upcoming run of the musical "Annie" (Opens Friday, December 2nd, through December 23rd). … [Read more...]
Woman Wearing Bikini Wants Your Help Finding Missing Dog
November 24, 2011 by
Twenty year old college student Arlene Mossa Corona searched the neighborhood, visited San Diego County animal shelters and even consulted a pet psychic after her dog disappeared 8 days ago. In a last ditch effort to try and find her missing Chihuahua she is standing on a busy street … [Read more...]
Missing Service Dog Found and Returned to Veteran
November 21, 2011 by
The missing service dog belonging to a veteran with PTSD and seizures is now safely home. The dog was missing for two weeks and after a news station aired information about the missing dog the person who found it was able to get in touch with the owner and reunite the two. The person that … [Read more...]
Puppy Pipeline Gives Unwanted Dogs from the South New Chance at Life in the North
November 17, 2011 by
Several times a month specially equipped vans are sent to pick up unwanted dogs from Southern over crowded Shelters and bring them to a new life in the North. The trip takes almost an entire day in each direction but is one that seems to fulfill a great need. In the South there are more dogs then … [Read more...]
