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Animal Stories Non - Profits Pit Bulls Shelter Animals

Maxine – The Pit Bull ~ she never had a home

This is in Maxine’s honor, who waited for her forever home for 7 years and died without it. Please take 7 minutes to honor her memory by reading her story: Maxine was NOT one of the approx. 1200 Pit Bulls who die in the 12 government shelters in Los Angeles County EVERY WEEK. But she […]

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Fundraising and Foster Homes are huge for us – Interview with Grateful Dogs Rescue

Another great interview from San Francisco! We had the pleasure of interviewing Grateful Dogs Rescue, an organization founded in 1990 by Michelle Parris. For more than 2 decades, Grateful Dogs Rescue is on a mission to save the lives of dogs at San Francisco Animal Care and Control that are at risk of euthanasia. As the oldest all-breed rescue group […]

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No - Kill Movement Non - Profits Puppy Mills Shelter Animals

"No-Kill" is a culture, not a definition – Interview with Aubrie Kavanaugh

We had the great pleasure to interview our dear friend Aubrie Kavanaugh (Paws4Change) a second time to talk about the “No Kill” movement in America. Our first interview with Aubrie covered general information about her animal advocate website www.paws4change.com, a highly informative source of information about animal welfare, puppy mills, shelter dogs, spay & neuter programs and many […]

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Donut's Story

Post by our friend Ingrid: DONUT, NOW ABOUT 1 YEAR OLD, WAS DUMPED INTO WEST LA SHELTER. In October 2010, I had networked a mother dog and her two pups (then 12 weeks old) . A homeless family, living in an RV found the mother dog pregnant and she gave birth to several pups in […]

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Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption Launches Video PSA

Local filmmakers contribute to campaign coinciding with National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month. Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (APRA) (www.atlantapetrescue.org) is a non-profit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and placing dogs and cats into safe and loving homes. APRA has helped over 14,000 dogs and cats find their forever homes since the organization was founded in […]

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The benefits of adopting a senior dog – Interview with Jennifer from The Grey Muzzle Organization

The Grey Muzzle Organization – All Volunteer Organization The Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other non-profit groups nationwide. Web: http://www.greymuzzle.org Twitter: @GreyMuzzleOrg Facebook: The Grey Muzzle Organization How did your personal adventure in dog rescue begin and when […]

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Food, Water, Shelter, Care and Love – Video Interview with Erica from PEP!

PEP! The Pet Education Project was founded in 2009 in Louisiana by Erica Callais. This education and outreach program visits schools and youth organizations to teach the importance of responsible pet ownership and other topics regarding animal and environmental awareness. PEP! also supports pet owners through pet food drives and other projects. PEP! incorporates a variety of […]

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In need of financial donations – Interview with Michigan Animal Adoption Network

MI-AAN includes The Michigan Animal Adoption Network (M.A.A.N.) and the The Animal Care Network (can). MI-AAN is dedicated to animal care, rescue and adoption in the Metro Detroit area. The Animal Care Network (ACN) is a dedicated group of volunteers providing care and assistance to pet owners in low-income areas in suburban Wayne and Oakland […]

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"We're a sanctuary for life." – Interview with Animal Rescue Inc.

Animal Rescue was founded in 1976, by Grace Froelich as a result of being given the alternative to either give up her beloved cat or face eviction. Grace’s philosophy is that an animal who is a companion pet is a member of the family, and deserves the same respect and considerations. Animal Rescue, Inc. services the […]

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The sweetest way to help dogs in need – Interview with Rescue Chocolate

“The sweetest way to save a life” is Rescue Chocolate – a web business located in Brooklyn, NY which is dedicated to helping animal rescues through its net sales of handmade, vegan, kosher and delicious chocolate bars. Inspired by her love for dogs and chocolate, Sarah Gross started her business in 2010 and carries such […]