Two years ago, when Tina Wismar was visiting the East Coast Claws and Paws shelter in New Jersey, she wasn’t planning on actually making an adoption. Little did she know that fate would have completely different plans for her that day. Wismar didn’t just adopt a puppy, she took two home with her that day. By doing so, she created a bond between two dogs … [Read more...] about When the Shelter Asked Which Dog She’d Be Taking, She Replied, “Both, I Couldn’t Separate These Two”
New Jersey
Lost Two Years & Left For Dead: Cali Is Finally Going Home
No one knows where Cali has been the past two years, but soon, mercifully, she will be back in the loving embrace of the family who lost her. The dog was found wandering a New Jersey highway earlier this month, weak, emaciated and bleeding. A good Samaritan brought her in to the Broken Promises Animal Sanctuary where it was discovered she had a … [Read more...] about Lost Two Years & Left For Dead: Cali Is Finally Going Home
Man Finally Heeds Call from Protesters to Close His Shop and Turn to Rescuing Dogs Instead
Back in the summer of 2015, Pat Youmans was dealing with a problem. He was the owner of a puppy shop, and his issue had to do with the protesters that would stand across from his shop advocating for rescuing animals and not selling them. They were there, every single day, and Youmans has finally had enough. He closed his shop, and has turned to rescuing dogs … [Read more...] about Man Finally Heeds Call from Protesters to Close His Shop and Turn to Rescuing Dogs Instead
Rescue Dog Repays the Kindness by Saving His Disabled Owner from a Deadly Fire
When a fire broke out and quickly spread through a New Jersey man’s home, he came close to death, but was fortunately saved because of his rescue dog, Marley. Jim Zimerla is a disabled carpenter who rescued Marley, a five-year-old Lab mix. He was sleeping with his hearing aids out on Sunday, and it took Marley jumping on him to wake him up and alert him … [Read more...] about Rescue Dog Repays the Kindness by Saving His Disabled Owner from a Deadly Fire
Pet Store Owner Gets Shut Down for Third Time by SPCA for Health Violations
A New Jersey pet store owner has been shut down by the local SPCA for a THIRD time for health violations. The SPCA took 73 dogs from a Just Pups location in East Hanover, and it is alleged that store owner, Joseph LoSacco has failed to provide basic veterinary care, and has failed to keep record of any healthcare being provided to the animals in his store as required … [Read more...] about Pet Store Owner Gets Shut Down for Third Time by SPCA for Health Violations