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Category Archives: dog adoption
The Real Purpose of Clouds
Last Saturday, Ella Rosebud flew to the clouds. She was my energetic, loving puppy, adopted at eleven-weeks-old who never knew she was a rescue. The day I brought her home, she raced around my backyard, rolled in the grass and … Continue reading
Posted in adventures in dog land, canine companions, canine rescue, dog adoption, dog rescue, dogs, healer, Hirtz, Jackie Hirtz, Letting a dog go, Rainbow Bridge, senior dog, senior dogs, Shelter dogs, Uncategorized, When dogs grow old
Tagged animal shelter, dogs, puppies, Rainbow Bridge, senior dog, senior dogs, sense of smell
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Rescue
THIS IS RILEY. HE’S MY SISTER’S DOG. He’s old, gentle, kind, a wonder. “He probably lived his whole life outside,” the rescuer who pulled him from an inland shelter says, “there are signs – his ears, his nails, his teeth.” … Continue reading
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Closed for a Great Reason!
Why is was this animal shelter closed on Christmas? Hint: You’ll like the answer. Find out why here.
Posted in canine rescue, cats, dog adoption, dog rescue, dogs, Hirtz, Jackie Hirtz, kittens, Nathan J. Winograd, no kill shelters, save a dog, shelter cats, Shelter dogs, Uncategorized
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Happy Update on Jeffrey and Jermaine, brother puppies…
“Over the past week, an adorable photo of two dogs cuddling with each other went viral online, as the story of the siblings — one of whom was blind and the other who appointed himself his brother’s helper — touched … Continue reading
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