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Shelters vs Rescues: What is the Difference?

Animal Shelter

We just received a call on the Colorado Animal Welfare League number from a student doing research for a project in her Government class. She was asking to speak to one of our volunteers who was in charge of euthanizing the animals. At first I was a bit taken aback by the request. Why would ...

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The Stark Reality About Puppies For Sale

Puppies for Sale

Every Monday Ambato, Ecuador hosts the largest open-air market in Ecuador. At the end of every Monday's market, 120-170 puppies and kittens that didn't sell at the market are discarded like trash. This is the reality of selling puppies in third world countries, these animals have no value to the merchant if they don't bring in ...

Why Testicles Don’t Make Your Dog Macho and Other Facts About Dog Neutering

Realistically, we all can search the internet and find veterinary studies supporting both male dog neutering and leaving them intact. This is why having a dog neutered or not becomes such a fiercely debated topic. From the point of view of a dog rescuer, the choice of neutering a dog or not is obvious.  Until we ...

8 New Year’s Resolutions To Help Dog Rescues

To answer a question that we are asked fairly often: "How can I help rescue dogs and shelters?"; we have put together a list of eight New Year's Resolutions to spark some ideas for this upcoming new year. Find a home for at least one rescue or shelter dog this year. Talk to friends, coworkers, and ...