Animal shelter

owners arrived with Diesel, a couple of minutes later he escaped and no one knows how. Before calling animal control, we decided to search the house to see if he went upstairs. Yet, we still couldn't find him so we called animal control to see if they could find Diesel. Mrs. Kellie (my step-mom) called and said, "We need help finding our lost dog Diesel and it is a Yorkshire Terrier." The animal control worker, Dave said, "I can help you with that." Then Dave asked us where we lived so he…

These performances are a great opportunity for students to share a narrative about a significant life event. I am planning on doing a story about what happened while I was volunteering in Keokee, Virginia. While volunteering I came across a puppy who was in very bad shape and needed immediate medical care. This was a situation where I realized not only did I care dearly about the people I was trying to help but also this dog who had found itself in a very unfortunate situation. This was a…

5 Tips in Pet-Proofing Your Home Your house is a hodgepodge of stuff your pets find interesting. If they stick their snouts in the wrong door, they can get seriously injured or make a big mess. It is your job as a responsible pet owner to make sure that your home is safe for you and your pets. If you think that you are lacking in pet-proofing your home, use these five tips to help you fortify your pets’ surroundings. 1. Store Dangerous Chemicals, Objects and Unfriendly Pet Items in Safe Areas…

Pros And Cons Of Bringing Dogs To Work First off I agree with both stories, in support and against bringing Dogs to work. But I personaly don't think it's the best idea. In the First topic of support, their was some great reasons to bring Dogs to work. Sometimes people have a mental illness, that having a pet with them may help control some of their illness/disabilities. Other reasons like my sister..., she was born blind and having a dog help her get…

I believe all dogs should have space to run around. However, I feel that the dog owner is responsible for finding a place for their dog to get it's exercise. Also, having a dog park will raise taxes and people without dogs shouldn't have to be responsible for paying taxes on a new dog park. All dogs need exercise and room to play. However, I believe dog owners should think about that before living somewhere without a dog park or room for their dog. For instance, don't get an apartment and…

do was nod and pretend like we understood. I kept my eyes open for dogs that would be fun to walk after our orientation. And out of the corner of my eye I saw a ghost of a dog. Since I was seven years old my family and I have fostered dogs for the Animal Protective Association (APA) and a non-profit called 4 Paws 4 Rescue. Although we loved fostering, our last foster dog became a permanent pet and since George can be slightly demonic around other dogs, we couldn't foster other dogs safely…

Thinking of adopting a furry or feathered friend? Doing so would be a good idea, since a pet can provide tremendous benefits for both your physical and emotional health. This is the advice shared by the experts at The Pet Hale, a locally owned pet store based in Mililani, HI. Home to puppies, kittens, birds, bunnies, and more, this pet shop is a fierce advocate for adoption, and most of the puppies they sell come to them from families whose pets have have had litters. Here are three benefits of…

Dog parks belong in every city. Considering the amount of dogs in the United States, most citizens should find it greatly troubling for our dogs not to have a place to play, socialize, and release energy.The majority of taxpayers wouldn't mind funding dog parks anyways, especially having been informed of the several benefits that not just dogs, but people, receive as well. A dog park would instantly brighten up any city. Sidewalk traffic would quickly be less congested. In urban areas,…

(WENY) Tuesday, more than 50 shelter dogs and cats were flown from the Memphis area to Upstate New York to be given a second chance at finding a new home. Of those animals, 13 dogs were brought to the Chemung County SPCA in Elmira. "It was super cool, we pulled up and it was almost emotional, we were really excited," explained Chmeung County SPCA Community Engagment Manager, Arynn Brucie. More than 400 dogs and cats were taken from the Memphis Tennessee area to shelters in Upstate New York and…

Why adopt a shelter animal? Well, this is a question that lingers on the mind of several people who are thinking of bringing a companion to their home. In this section, we delve into answering your question; Why adopt a shelter animal? This is why; You Help Reduce Pet Overpopulation Shelters take in many abandoned animals, which mean that there are several animals to be accommodated. Adopting an animal from a shelter helps free space for other pets that desperately need the support. You Help…