One is old; one is young. One is bursting with energy; one is content to lay in the sun. One can’t remember life outside a shelter; one has never been outside a home. Both are looking for Forever. We’re devoting this blog post to two dogs who are desperately looking for that special person or […]
Good days often come along when you least expect them. It was cold, windy and raining when we headed off to the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market this past weekend. Instead of being excited and happy about showing off our newest dog, Lucky, and talking about the work we’ve been doing at DogsHome this past year, we […]
Magnets on your frig? Loose change that spilled from your pockets? These are just two of the items most of us have around our house that can be toxic to your pet. Here are the top 13 potentially poisonous things, according to Healthy Paws Pet Insurance: Magnets: Your frig magnets can easily lodge inside your […]
My friend swears it’s true. “Patch is racist,” she whispered to me one day. I made a face, but she persisted, pointing to the Asian woman across the street. “Watch this,” my friend said. We kept a safe distance as we walked past the woman. Patch showed growing tension in every inch of his body, […]
Don’t worry. We’re not going to talk about cruelty, abuse or squalid conditions. We’re talking about the part of dog rescue that in a way, has nothing to do with saving lives — but in a way, has everything to do with saving lives. We’re talking about the M word: money. When we hear about […]
It seems like a no-brainer. Rescues and shelters are filled with people who are devoting themselves to one goal: Saving animals. So we all work together, hoping to accomplish our common mission. Right? Umm … not exactly. You don’t need to be personally involved in the world of animal rescue to know it’s a pretty […]
Dear Pet Parent, I’m glad your dog is friendly. I’m glad your dog comes when you call him most of the time. And I’m glad you like going for a walk with your dog on a nice day. But please, when you’re in a park where the rules are clearly stated on signs in at […]
Imagine you’re 90-years-old and for your entire life, you’ve known only one home, one family, and one routine. Suddenly, you find yourself in a new home, with new people and an entirely new environment to adjust to. Meet Cocoa, the mellowest of chocolate Labs. She’s 14 years old and with the recent passing of her […]
It’s easy to judge other people. Who hasn’t said, “How can they do that?!” Or “I would never do something like that!” And maybe sometimes there’s a tiny voice whispering to us, “Maybe you would do that if you were in their circumstances.” But it’s only a whisper, right? It’s especially easy to judge other […]
When people are looking to get a dog, they ask about breed. They also ask about size, weight and shedding. But the question we’re asked more than any other is, “Is he house-trained?” It’s a valid question. No one likes a dog (or any other animal) going to the bathroom in the house. Most of […]