I didn’t notice Gracie at first. I walked right past her cage without even seeing her. But when I noticed there was a plastic-covered sheet of paper with a dog’s info on it, I peered through the metal bars. And there she was. Gracie was curled up in a ball, and she simply stared at […]
“You don’t have a fenced in backyard.” “Your current pets aren’t up to date on their vaccinations.” “You aren’t willing to use a crate.” “The pets in your home aren’t neutered or spayed.” Does any of this sound familiar? These are a few of the reasons commonly given by shelters and rescues when turning down […]
How much time each week do you spend walking your dog? Dog owners typically walk an average of 300 minutes per week, compared to 168 minutes for people who don’t have dogs, according to the ASPCA. So that’s about 43 minutes a day of dog walking. It may sound like a lot, but is it […]
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false: When a dog wags his tail, it means he’s friendly. Dogs can only see in black and white. Dogs have a natural desire to please. Growling means a dog is aggressive. Dogs look guilty when they’ve done something wrong. False: A wagging tail means […]