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I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought it would be of interest! >> Note: From YouTube >> https://youtube.com/watch?v=1EgYIbrx6_o%3Ff%3Dvideos%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata Of the eight million pets that enter animal shelters and rescue groups every … Read More

I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought it would be of interest! ======================== Note: information from YouTube ======================== https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Z6uSXvRAc%3Ff%3Dvideos%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata Rescue a dog from a pound. Mischka was due to be euthanised … Read More

I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought it would be of interest! ======================== Note: information from YouTube ======================== https://youtube.com/watch?v=mUnyDgBJR1A%3Ff%3Dvideos%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata Follow Much Love’s volunteers on this roller-coaster of emotion… through the shelters … Read More

I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought it would be of interest! ======================== Note: information from YouTube ======================== https://youtube.com/watch?v=JVrkDGQGKFA%3Ff%3Dvideos%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata Of the eight million pets that enter animal shelters and rescue groups … Read More

I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought it would be of interest! ======================== Note: information from YouTube ======================== https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ODC5e3AEa8%3Ff%3Dvideos%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata New Pedigree Adoption Drive commercial featuring Echo, a beautiful dog that gets … Read More

I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought it would be of interest! ======================== Note: information from YouTube ======================== https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z3aP5Ks7e1s%3Ff%3Dvideos%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata Maybe You Should Get A Dog. | PEDIGREE Super Bowl Ad 2009 … Read More

If you’re lucky enough to still have a little extra time or income during this recession, and if you love animals, you already know that donating to or volunteering with an animal shelter or rescue can … Read More

Nothing is more discouraging to a pet lover than a failed adoption. You fully intend to give a loving, permanent home to a pet in need, and instead you find yourself over your head with an … Read More

In part three, a veterinarian diagnosed Tory with several health problems requiring surgical correction. Tory had surgery yesterday, and I’m pleased to report that he’s recovering well, although still pretty groggy and  achey. Now the real work … Read More

I mentioned yesterday that I’m expecting a new foster dog to arrive soon. We’ll be following my new foster dog, “Tory,” on his journey from intake to adoption. He’s not here yet, so today we’ll discuss the … Read More

It’s a new year, so what are you doing to help give shelter pets a home? Everyday there are pets who need a home, and the numbers are increasing. Maybe you have concerns in the back … Read More

If you’ve ever volunteered with any sort of animal rescue, you likely know the pain of sending a pet off to what you believe will be its forever home, only to see it returned a few … Read More

The New Year brings an opportunity for everyone to improve parts of their life that they are unhappy about. Maybe your goal is to lose weight, double your income or change your attitude toward others. Whether … Read More

The temptation of the Craigslist Pets section haunts me every time I browse the web. I want to scoop each and every animal being sold there up in my arms and take them home with me. Of course, … Read More

What would Junior really love to find under the Christmas tree this year? A wiggly little puppy, of course! And wouldn’t Hannah love a hamster for Hanukkah? Grandma Sally has been lonely since her husband passed … Read More

As you give thanks for your beloved pets today, remember shelter pets and the people who work hard to improve their lives and find homes for them. Economic turmoil has caused an increase in the number of pets surrendered … Read More

Volunteering at an animal shelter is a great way for children to learn responsibility and prepare for adopting a family pet. However, it can be tough to find organizations and activities that are child-friendly, particularly if … Read More

President-Elect Barack Obama announced yesterday in his acceptance speech after winning the US presidency that a puppy will be moving into the White House with the Obama family. Michelle Obama said in a recent TV interview that … Read More

The first time a stray found me, I was completely unprepared for the situation. A Cocker Spaniel turned up in the courtyard outside my apartment and proceeded to evade me for nearly two hours before finally … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! So you want to adopt a pet but don’t know where to begin or how to go about buying one. If … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Whether you are young or old, single or married, pets can bring joy and compassion to your life. So if you … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Pets make great companions, and they can teach you about how to enjoy life. If you are the adventurous type who … Read More

This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Opening your heart to adopt an animal is a life changing experience. Dogs and Cats are similar to people in that … Read More

Okay, we all know that you can donate a bag of dog food or a cat carrier to the animal shelter, or that you can volunteer or foster, right? But the truth is, shelters can put a … Read More

Over the last week, emotions have run high for the Montgomery County Animal Shelter, which provides a home for an average of 3,000 pets every month. Shelters have been banning together to rescue animals abandoned and … Read More

The Missing Pets Bureau says that more than 2,500 dogs and 3,200 cats go missing every week. Some pets lose their way while others are actually stolen. Either way, it becomes difficult to locate where your … Read More

Prizes, games, entertainment, fun, child-friendly, pet-friendly — what more can get from a summer time event? Pet parades are taking place all over the country this summer, and if you have never attended one, now is … Read More

As we discussed in my last post, “So You Want to be a Foster Home,” the hardest part of fostering is letting go. For every foster pet, there comes a time when she has gained all … Read More

Fostering a homeless pet is one of the best things you can do for animals in need in your own home town. Watching an abused, neglected, or abandoned pet blossom and flourish in your home, then … Read More

You’ve made the decision to adopt your next pet, and you’ve located a nearby shelter. Now what? You’ll need to choose a companion for up to the next 15 to twenty years from up to several … Read More

Many people seeking a new pet bypass the adoption option for one reason or another. While there are certainly some situations in which purchasing from a reputable, responsible breeder is ideal, consider this list of five … Read More