Poor Boo! This one-year-old Chihuahua was dropped off at the Miami-Dade Animal services, or MDAS, which is a high-kill shelter, and things are not looking good for her. We at Life With Dogs are hoping to raise some adoption awareness regarding this shelter, and all other high-kill shelters out there. Things weren’t going to be easy for Boo right from the get-go. … [Read more...] about Chihuahua Puppy Dumped at Kill Shelter With Her Bed Cries Herself to Sleep Every Night
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Man Will Live in Shelter Kennel Until All of Its Animals Have Been Adopted
Many shelters and rescue groups go to great lengths to raise awareness and get their animals placed in loving homes – they hold fundraiser events, black tie galas, and adopt-a-thons. A French man is trying a different tactic: beginning on November 11th, he will be living inside a shelter cage until all of its 300 residents have been … [Read more...] about Man Will Live in Shelter Kennel Until All of Its Animals Have Been Adopted
Police Make Video of Officers Rescuing an Elderly Dog from a Hot Car
The Roswell Police Department in Georgia was called out to a scene where an elderly dog had been trapped in a hot car. The officers made sure to get video of the rescue, and they’ve also published it as well. The aim is to raise awareness and increase prevention of anyone, human or otherwise, from suffering and dying in the heat. According to a press … [Read more...] about Police Make Video of Officers Rescuing an Elderly Dog from a Hot Car
Arizona Shelter Holds “Pit-In” to Get Adoptions
During the 1950s and 1960s in the United States, there were many civil rights demonstrations that took place across the country, one of them being called a “sit-in.” Typically, those fighting for equal rights would “occupy” a space where they were not legally allowed, often sitting right on the ground somewhere, until their point was made or they were arrested. … [Read more...] about Arizona Shelter Holds “Pit-In” to Get Adoptions
Shelter Dogs Used as “Ball Boys” for Brazil Open
Four rescue dogs from a shelter in Brazil have been employed to be "ball boys" at the Brazil Open Tennis Tournament. The event took place last week in Sao Paulo, and the dogs were used in an effort to spread awareness about adoption, and overcrowding at shelters. “These are … [Read more...] about Shelter Dogs Used as “Ball Boys” for Brazil Open