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The Original Fido

Andrea — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:35:41 +0000

Happy Presidents Day! We have another “presidential” dog here. A mixed breed that belonged to Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln is consistently considered by scholars the greatest U.S. President. He led our country through the American Civil War, ended slavery, and declared Thanksgiving a Holiday! But he can also be considered America’s first true Animal Rescuer. Abraham Lincoln was a sensitive [...]

Baltic’s Harrowing Adventure

Andrea — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:28:21 +0000

How this little German Shepherd mix got stuck on an ice floe adrift on the Baltic sea is not known. But what we do know is that the crew of the Sea Fisheries Institute in Poland quickly snatched this boy from what could have been a lonely, freezing, and horrible death. Just this past Monday, [...]

Amazing River Rescue of Dog Criticized – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:28:28 +0000

Last Friday, an amazing rescue of a dog trapped in the flooded Los Angeles River had people transfixed as it was broadcast live. People watched as firefighters tossed flotation devices which proved useless, watch as the dog attempted to scale the steep side only to slide back down again until finally a firefighter was [...]

Rescue Tales – Miss Jane, Puppy Mill Survivor

Admin - Deanna — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:05:34 +0000

This Rescue Tale is from our own Dru who had her heart stolen by a “wee” baby and wanted to share her “Miss Jane” or Jeanie as she’s now called, with us. Enjoy your smiles for today!

Miss Jane, Puppy Mill Survivor

Once a month or so I check into our local adoption center site to look [...]

From Dog, “Dear God”

Admin - Deanna — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:20:03 +0000

My friends, today I want to share with you a touching piece written by a rescuer but I warn you, have your tissues ready….

From Dog, “Dear God”

Dear God,

God I don’t understand you put me here with unconditional love, I thought the most intelligent of your creatures, the humans, would be the same way.

It all started [...]

Rescue Tales – Holly, A Special Christmas Gift

Admin - Deanna — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:14:42 +0000

This wonderful Rescue Tale is from our own Susie – Sue Horn. I was lucky to be able to live this through from start to finish with her if only vicariously through emails. I shared the joys and tears and frustrations. A story like this takes you from the beginning to the end rather smoothly [...]

Just One Dog; A Story of Inspiration – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:24:54 +0000

So often I hear from people, “I’m just one person, I can’t do anything,” and I wonder if people really know just how strong and powerful “just one person” can be. This story isn’t only about “just one dog,” it’s also about “just one person” because that’s all it took to get the ball rolling [...]

River: A Vagabond Dog and Some Stories of Others

Andrea — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:28:55 +0000

Out in Tucson, Arizona, along the Rillito River lives a vagabond dog appropriately named “River”. River has been a big concern with animal lovers and advocates for awhile. She is somewhat shy – very wary of people. She wears a collar so she must have once had a home. No one knows if she was [...]

An Angel to the Rescue; Dog Saves Boy from Cougar Attack – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:34:09 +0000

Saturday night was a scary night that could have been much worse for an 11-year-old British Columbia, Canada boy if not for the courage of his faithful family dog, Angel. Austin Forman was outside with Angel, an 18-month-old Golden Retriever, getting some wood when he saw something charging at him.

“I was really scared. At first, [...]

Helpful News Years Advice from Jezzie to Her PupPals

Admin - Deanna — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:51:19 +0000

Ok my pupper friends, got some great advice for you to get your 2010 started the right way! Usually Bruti always get to give advice but his advice is the kind that can get pups into trouble so this time I get to give some excellent advice for pups to follow that won’t get them [...]