Category Archives: Adoption/Foster

Did you know that 5500 dogs and cats are euthanized every day in America? And did you know that the one place they are mainly euthanized is in animal shelters across the country? Most of these dogs are healthy, have nice temperaments,...
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The 17th Annual Ugly Dog Contest for 2012 is now over, but again confirms what most of us already know. Dogs and dog owners came from all over to attend this great fundraiser – some from out of state.  Purebreds and mutts...
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Petplaces interviewed Shawn Robles, a Carlsbad, California residence, who has been fostering dogs for almost a year. He grew up with Labrador Retrievers and loves the breed. When asked why he fosters dogs he said “when my last lab, Mia, passed away,...
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On February 15, 2012, Helen Woodward Animal Center rescued 35 animals -  all from one home. The home, located in Los Angeles, California, had no electricity or water. The woman who lived in the home and trying to care for these animals...
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Purchasing a dog from a puppy mill is a bad idea. Doing so means you are helping to continue the cycle of suffering and overpopulation for countless dogs. When you purchase a dog from a pet store, it’s probably coming from a...
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