How, and where can I rescue a dog from a puppy mill?

Ride Like The Wind asked: I do not mean buying one from a pet store, because that only supports the puppy mill industry, but I mean maybe one of the dogs they are breeding, or anything I just want to help these helpless creatures. I know they are not healthy, and such, but even if [...]

Why is our rescue dog reverting on housebreaking?

michetodd42567 asked: Another question about our 2-3 years old rescued female bull terrier. For the first week or so she did great with housebreaking. She had a couple of accidents but nothing extraordinary. She is crate trained, and when we can’t watch her she stays in there. We’ve had her about [...]

Why is it so difficult to adopt a dog through a rescue?

4532 asked: We are thinking about getting another dog. We already have a wonderful Boxer who is the baby of our family and knows it. She is spoiled rotten. At first we thought about going through a rescue so we applied to the Boxer rescue and after a couple of attempts [...]

Coping With Thailand’s Tightened Visa Regulations

It is the end of an era in Thailand. Political changes occur rapidly in SE Asia. Nowhere is that more evident than inside the Land of Smiles. In the wake of the John Karr / JonBenet Ramsey fiasco, Thailand has tightened restrictions on Tourism Visas and stymied the lives of tens of thousands of travelers. [...]

Do you have any dog rescue stories to share?

iLOVEcute!! asked: Have you ever rescued a dog from horrible conditions?
Ever saved one from being abused?
Pease tell!

Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue just rescued puppies from a puppy mill situation similar to those?

golden guardian asked: spotlighted on the Oprah Show. I am putting in my application to try and adopt one. Has anyone dealt with this rescue, they look like a wonderful place.

Dog Training & How It May Save Your Life

If you are a dog owner, you have probably heard numerous heroic news stories where a dog has dialed 911, awoken their owner during a dangerous situation or even detected an illness with their keen sense of smell. This type of dog training may require enrollment in a special center specifically used for the purpose [...]

How to choose a rescue dog?

Lauren. asked: My dad and brothers are getting a pupp soon. They are planning to get a rescue or shelter pup. They prefer a spaniel of some type. What should someone look for while choosing a rescue or shelter pup??

Boxer puppy or rescue?

Erik asked: We have decided on a boxer as the breed for our family. My former in-laws had a boxer before and I know they are wonderful. I did not have a family then and therefore did not worry about how it was with children on a daily basis.

My wife is concerned that if [...]

Anyone have information on opening a dog rescue in Rhode Island?

savejustonemore asked: After years of working with other rescue groups, I am now out on my own, rescuing and fostering dogs that have been abused and/or neglected or are special needs. I am filing paperwork to become a non-profit corporation, but need to know if there are any other requirements in our state. [...]