article thumbnail

LA Animal Shelter Crisis Protest at Mayor's House Tomorrow Morning, come through!

Reddit Animals

Dogs and cats being euthanized despite there being room in the kennels, people being turned away when dropping off animals they've found, the surrender process sometimes basically ensuring an animal will be euthanized depending on the breed.

article thumbnail

5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. When adopting a rescue there are added considerations on selecting the right dog for your lifestyle. 1) What is the dog’s temperament? Make a mental note of the dog’s reaction to touch and sounds.

Adoptable 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Taking Care of your Furry Friends While You’re Away

4 The Love Of Animals

There’s just one thing: where to leave your cat(s) and dog(s)? Find a Good Kennel. Kennel prices can range from $17 for basic day care to $65 per night. But before you book Fido’s next stay, keep in mind that kennels vary widely in quality, in terms both of the accommodations and of the care.

Kennels 100
article thumbnail

Dog Flu Facts

4 The Love Of Animals

H3N8 is the virus that causes flu in dogs, and while there are no known cases of a human catching the flu from their pet, it can be passed from dog to dog. Here are some important dog flu facts: WHAT IS THE DOG FLU? The H3N8 virus, more commonly referred to as the Dog Flu or canine influenza. Runny nose.

Dogs 100
article thumbnail

On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

When I agreed to read and review Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING (Harper 2010), the regal Charles Hobson Booger, III was still with us. He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. And the crying would never stop.

Dogs 100
article thumbnail

Bringing Your Pet to Disneyland

4 The Love Of Animals

Then you hear a bark and realized, who’s taking care of the dogs when you’re away? Disneyland has a Kennel Club where you can board your pet for a day. Dogs, cats, birds (given there is no avian bird flu alert), rabbits and non-venomous reptiles are allowed. Again if you forget, the kennel will provide at no cost.

Pets 100
article thumbnail

Economic Troubles in Portugal Lead to More Abandoned Animals

Critter News

Figures released by the National Veterinary Authority, Direção Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária, show that in the Lisbon area alone, a total of 5,629 stray cats and dogs were caught last year, up from the 4,442 caught in 2010.

Portugal 100