Getting a new dog is an exciting time, but it can be a bit overwhelming. We all want to start things off on the right foot, and for many of us that means creating a strong bond with our new best friend. Like any relationship creating a deep bond … [Read more...]
Terms Associated With Animal Shelters, Rescues & Adoptions
Looking to adopt a pet but feeling overwhelmed with information? This guide will help you familiarize yourself with many of the policies and procedures you'll come across. Here's a glossary of terms associated with animal shelters, rescues & … [Read more...]
6 Tips For Effective Animal Networking
We've all seen those Sarah Mclachlan commercials; sad music playing with all those sad dogs in cages. Those ads alone have generated more than $30 million for the ASPCA. And the reason they're so successful? They appeal to the heart, not the … [Read more...]
69 Michigan Shelters to Waive Pet Adoption Fees on April 29
Looking to adopt a new dog or cat? Well mark your calendar for April 29, where 69 Michigan shelters will be waiving their pet adoption fees during the Empty the Shelters Event. On Saturday April 29, the Bissell Pet Foundation will be paying the … [Read more...]
12 Shelter Dogs Smiling After Being Adopted
I don't know if there's anything quite as heartwarming as seeing a shelter dog find a new home. For me one of the best feelings in the world is seeing these deserving dogs find their loving, forever homes. Many of these dogs had been at the … [Read more...]
Michigan Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions Til End of Year
One of my favorite local Michigan shelters, the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center, is offering free pet adoptions til the end of the year. To help get their animals a home for the holidays they announced that they're waiving all pet adoption fees … [Read more...]
10 Great Places to Adopt a Dog in Southeast Michigan
Animal shelters & rescue organizations are a great place to find the perfect dog. They have such a wide variety that you can find a dog that's a perfect fit for your lifestyle. Their are all kinds of dogs in rescue. Looking for a dog that's … [Read more...]
8 Ways You Can Help Shelter Animals Without Adopting
Looking for some ways to help out your local animal shelter or rescue? Shelters and rescues are always in need of some dedicated volunteers with a variety of talents and abilities. Whether you have some extra time on the weekends to walk some dogs … [Read more...]
Over 20 Michigan Shelters to Participate in Empty the Shelters Day
Looking to adopt a new dog or cat? Well mark your calendar for May 7, where over 20 Michigan shelters will be participating in Empty the Shelters Day. Next Saturday the Bissell Pet Foundation will be paying the adoption fees for dogs & cats at … [Read more...]
Why I Won’t Bad Mouth Rescues, Even if I Don’t Like Their Adoption Policies
When I was turned down for a rescue dog 4 years I was pissed, and like I often do I had a little hissy fit and decided to tell a few people about it. That one little hissy fit I had in front of 3 people was brought up again 4 years later, and this … [Read more...]