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Category Archives: Rescue Stories
When Rescuers Do It the Wrong Way
If there’s one thing shelter pets need, it’s HOMES. They don’t need overly zealous protectors or “good intentions.” Remember, the road to hell is paved with good intentions… Sadly, far too many shelters and rescue groups turn away potential pet … Continue reading →
No Kill Starts at Home: Adopt, Foster or Volunteer for the Holidays
The business of saving lives starts with us – with the animal-loving members of any given community. We’ve seen that No Kill is achievable in cities large and small – rural, urban and suburban – wealthy, middle-class and poor. But … Continue reading →
Fashion Tails Pairs Models & Adoptables to Save Lives
The No Kill movement is based largely on creativity. It’s through the inspired, bold, creative efforts of animal lovers that we can end the killing of 3-4 million homeless pets every year in the U.S. New ideas save lives. Case in … Continue reading →
Save Just One Life in 2012
As the new year begins, it’s time to think about what we all want to accomplish in 2012. 2011 brought a lot of successes for the No Kill movement. More than 27 communities have achieved 90%+ save rates, lifesaving legislation … Continue reading →
Time is Running Out for Everglades Dogs
This is the heartbreaking reality of what’s happening to these innocent animals, abandoned and left to die. Click here to view the video. WARNING: Extremely graphic and hard to watch. Please spread the word. The only way we can continue … Continue reading →
35 Dogs Abandoned in ‘Private Kennel’
Recently, a dire situation was brought to the attention of No Kill Nation and animal rescuers in the South Florida area. A “private kennel” in Sunrise, Florida, has been neglecting 35 dogs in their care. These dogs are living in … Continue reading →
No Such Thing as ‘Better Off Dead’
In rescue, sometimes you come across tough cases – animals who go months, sometimes years, before finding a forever home. It’s always sad. Less so when the dog is in foster care, but always unfortunate when they’re in a shelter … Continue reading →
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100+ Dogs Left to Starve in the Florida Everglades
We all know human beings are capable of horrific things. We see it every day in the world of shelter reform and rescue. But those of us within the No Kill movement subscribe to the reality that MOST human beings … Continue reading →
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There’s No Such Thing as ‘Less Adoptable’
I highly dislike the term “unadoptable”, or even, “less adoptable.” It indicates some sort of defect, as though animals placed in this category are less worthy of finding loving homes. This is terminology that I think we need to abandon. … Continue reading →
Patrick, Five Months Later
We all remember the story of Patrick – the horrifically abused pit bull mix found in a New Jersey dumpster on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick’s story captured the hearts of animal lovers nationwide, and he became a … Continue reading →
