LIL’WAIF PUPPY RESCUE is a home-based shelter does anyone know if it is really a shelter or if it is a breader

Audrey R asked: I want to adopt a dog from there but the pictures seem to be almost too cute for a shelter if you know what i mean… i just want to support an actual shelter and not a breader.

Has anyone ever adopted a puppy from Furry Angels Animal Rescue in S. Jersey?

SuburbianMomme asked: I recently adopted a puppy from Furry Angels Animal Rescue, its not a shelter, but a home, Im supposing she is a Foster Mom? Well she gets these puppies from a N.C. SPCA…and I just found this strange? Has anyone ever heard of this?

A Dog Is For Life Not For Christmas

A very good neighbor dropped in yesterday for a coffee. Or at least I thought that was it. In fact she was so upset that she was in tears before the coffee had even brewed. Thinking that her husband must have run off with the particularly buxom waitress at our local diner, he and his [...]

Are rescue groups as much to blame as the puppy mills?

thefinalresult asked: in the number of dogs euthanized? I mean with some rescue groups being unreasonably picky in the people they allow to adopt dogs, looking for the perfect home. A home owner, with land, with a chain link fenced yard. high income, no other pets, at home all the time, non [...]

Do you have a great dog rescue story to share?

a gal and her dog asked: I’m making a video to show that rescued dogs make great pets. I’ve already received some pictures and stories, but I want more! I know there are lots of rescued dogs that have saved lives, either by fighting off bears or by wagging tails at the right time.

Please [...]

How to handle a puppy mill rescue puppy after you bring him home?

Lisa Christine asked: I recently found a 6 month old bichon frise puppy at a humane society. I haven’t gotten him yet and its not 100% sure that I will be able to have him. I do have him on reserve just for me. I haven’t gotten to see him because they want to tempermant [...]

How To Get Your Dog Into Search And Rescue Training

Search and rescue dog training is very complex training, and can take up to two years to fully complete most search and rescue dog training programs. The following paragraphs will discuss the general aspects and techniques involved in search and rescue dog training.First of all, only dogs in excellent physical shape, and pleasant temperament should [...]

does anyone know the ohio state laws of adopting an agressive rescue dog?

gsxrefulgence asked: my dog was recently attacked by a rescue dog. who was know to be agressive and attack other dogs but yet its owner took it on a walk threw my residential neighborhood.
When it saw me and my friend it attacked my dog, his 10 week old pup and my friend. Isnt [...]

We’ve adopted an adult puppy mill rescue. Because of the abuse she’s had, prob w/house training. Help anyone

lojo asked: Our adoptee is an adult female Yorkie. She is so shy but so sweet. Her life has been very rough, she is very timid around new people, and loud noises can send her heart beats off the chart… We know dogs will not use the bath room in [...]

Going back to work with a new puppy?

Amers asked: I go back on Monday and am worried about leaving my new puppy alone in the house with the cat (he was a rescue puppy). I feel bad just sticking him in a crate because he hasn’t had time to adjust to one yet. I work 8 hour days and I know [...]