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 […]
You’re excited, your dog’s excited, your family’s excited … maybe even your neighbors are excited! Make sure to set up your new dog for success by following three easy guidelines: Be patient Go slowly Give your dog time to adjust Seriously. Write these down on a Post-it Note and stick it somewhere you’ll see it […]
She was hit by a car and was never taken to a vet — but she survived. She had an intolerably itchy skin condition — but she tolerated it. She was on Death Row — but she escaped it just in time. Jade isn’t much more than a year old, yet she’s already gone through […]
“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 […]
No one looked at Bitsy. Ever. It was a silly name for such a massive dog. She was part pit, part whatever … and she possessed the strength of a Mack truck. Days and weeks passed, and Bitsy sat in her cage at the shelter staring glumly at the people who walked up and down […]