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First time volunteering at an animal shelter and nervous

Reddit Animals

I am starting my training tomorrow to work as a medical/kennel assistant volunteer at the dog wing of my local animal shelter. I am worried about interacting with a high energy dog that wants to run out of his kennel the minute he gets a chance lol. I was so excited but now I’m extremely nervous.

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SAN ANTONIO DOGS NEED YOUR HELP

Reddit Animals

Out of the 46 listed dogs we started with Monday 2/5/24 11 received Rescue Holds 5 received Adoption Holds 7 received Foster Holds 18 are being given an extra day 5 were killed for kennel capacity ?The The shelter gained three kennels by killing; ? ❤️We can save dogs if we have a home for them to go to!

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Huge Dog Seizure at Quebec Kennel

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One of the largest animal rescue operations in Canadian history just got a lot bigger: about 90 puppies have been born since hundreds of dogs were seized northwest of Ottawa. "We More than 500 dogs were removed from the Paws 'R' Us kennel in Clarendon Township, Que.,

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

Reddit Animals

While no one denies that LA has a host of other issues, it seems even the money already being allotted to animal control and animal services is being misused and as a result, we are in an animal shelter crisis.

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Shelby at the Shelter

4 The Love Of Animals

Having grown up with dogs, my natural affinity for man’s best friend has always felt a part of my life as long as I can remember. We were the type of family that bought the best dog food, dog insurance , BPA free chew toys, etc. I was in heaven; a room of people all in love with dogs as much as me. I thought to myself.

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Scandal at Los Angeles Animal Shelter

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Brenda Barnette, General Manager of the Animal Services Department, said 64 animals have disappeared from six shelters in roughly a year,” Zanhiser reports. “Of Of that total, 39 were housed at the city's North Central shelter on Lacy Street — a missing rate considered unusually high.” Excerpt from CityWatch.

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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? 1) What is the dog’s temperament?

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