Critter News
APRIL 14, 2009
Some are saying that President Obama broke his promise to get a rescue dog. Others are accusing him of getting a dog from a breeder. Bo is not really a rescue dog. He came from a breeder and did not have a successful first placement, but his is nowhere near the tough stories we hear about in shelters. Water Dog puppy Bo.
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 6, 2009
After negotiating with the owners of one of these kennels, the team, including Cesar, is able to rescue 11 dogs considered worthless by breeders — a small start in their hope to save as many dogs as possible from these conditions. We are from two different points of rescuing,” Cesar says of LCA. “We Tags: tv.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. Not only that, but a portion of the book profits are donate to a breed specific rescue group. Tags: books. Lost Souls: Found! Lost Souls: Found!
Animal Person
APRIL 16, 2009
Here's a great question I received via direct message on Twitter ( www.twitter.com/mary_martin ): "Do you think that even if Obama had adopted a shelter dog-it still may have caused a run on breeders? Perhaps if there were a heartfelt message followed by action that supported it, no matter what breed were rescued, adoptions would increase.
Animal Person
APRIL 12, 2009
They can say that the puppy was needing to be re-homed, therefore it's like adopting from a rescue group. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. But I didn't campaign for a presidential greyhound for exactly the same reason Obama's decision was disappointing: it glorifies pure breed dogs.
Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Our members are pet owners, dog and cat clubs, obedience clubs and rescue groups as well as breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research scientists, farmers, fishermen, hunters and wildlife biologists. Tags: corporate lies. Clever bastards.
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 1, 2010
The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder. Contact The Humane Society of the United States to locate a nearby rescue group.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
100 
Let's personalize your content