Sentences with phrase «many dogs at shelters»

Reading to children at a library, walking dogs at the shelter, or growing vegetables to donate to a soup kitchen are just a few ways many teens are choosing to make a difference.

The researchers took cortisol samples at three time points: the dog at the shelter, the dog at the sleepover and the dog back at the shelter.

A number of dogs at the shelter have also tested positive for the virus.

The second big difference between these dogs and dogs in an animal shelter, is that at least the dogs at the shelter have a fairly known future.

In addition to the shelter staff, the Nobles and Holderness, there are TAW volunteers Chong Noel, Jason Martinez and Jessica Parker who have helped with the dogs at the shelter and have also logged several trips in the program.

To date, VFA has rehomed over 1,500 animals (comprising mostly dogs, but including cats, rabbits, and small animals as well), and there are currently 250 dogs at the shelter.

Not all dogs at the shelter are from hoarding situations, puppy mills or from the rough streets.

The average stay for a dog at the shelter is 10 to 14 days before it is adopted.

's main goals for 2012 is to find a solution to this problem and to build out our behavior program to allow us to save this last tier of dogs at the shelter.

An ill - mannered intact male dog can be a chore to deal with day in and day out, but common sense dictates that neutering and training are a better course than surrendering the dog at the shelter because he is difficult.

Hundreds of dollars were raised to help homeless dogs at our shelter!

Sure — there are folks who want your help and want to do the introduction of their existing dog to their new dog at your shelter.

If nobody claims the dog at the shelter within three to five days (hold periods vary), he or she will become available for adoption.

To focus resources on caring for the dogs at the shelter, Young - Williams Animal Center has canceled the adoption event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Big Lots at 4835 N. Broadway.

One volunteer in particular, Rene Hersey, saw that there were several very committed volunteers working with the dogs at the shelter, so she decided to concentrate on the cats.

Since we are operating on limited resources, we have focused these resources on the dogs at the shelter who have needs beyond what the shelter can provide, or to help a shelter dog that is not moving forward with transfer, not going into the shelter foster program or is not thriving on the adoption floor.

Although picking a dog at a shelter can be impulsive, remember its okay to wait for the right one.

Dogs at the shelter are often neglected and most of the time they are put to sleep.

But the dogs at the shelter will eat good.

If you are considering adding a four - legged friend to your household, remember that there are thousands of homeless dogs at shelters and rescue organizations across the nation.

Some go to breeders because they are looking for specific breeds, unaware that there are breed - specific rescues and that many dogs at shelters are purebreds.

South Bend Animal Control did NOT quarantine the dog at their shelter, they left pit bull at the owner's home.

Enough pet food was left under the Christmas tree to feed the animals for three or four weeks.Still, Santa could use some help from owners who forget to spay or neuter their pets.Of the 3,674 dogs at the shelter in 1990, 2,516 were put to sleep.

This includes meeting the dog at the shelter or the breeder's home and may involve at least one visit to your house.

Whether you are adopting a dog at a shelter or buying one from a breeder, find out as much as you can about the dog's temperament.

We currently have 14 dogs at our shelter that are seniors.

o Many owners leave dogs at shelters because they do not want to make the decision to have older dogs with health problems or dogs with temperament issues euthanized.

«Every year, people dump their dogs at shelters right before the holidays.

The American Veterinary Medical Association conducted a survey that said stray dogs at shelters WITHOUT a microchip were returned to their owners 21.9 % of the time.

The Readys felt it was extremely important to extend this opportunity to all the dogs at the shelter.

A number of dogs at the shelter have also tested positive for the virus.

All too often we see abused and mistreated dogs at our shelter.

As owner surrenders these 12 Malinois would be euthanized prior to any other dogs at the shelter.

She had spent most of her life in a shelter cage, and was living right next to all of the barking dogs at the shelter where I was volunteering.

In addition, we are told they have some dogs at their shelter, who will be affected — with donations, they can help get the dogs into other jurisdictions where they won't be at risk due to breed - specific legislation.

We care for many, many cats and dogs at the shelter feeding, cleaning, exercising, washing dishes, giving medication, sweeping, hosing, bathing, brushing, and doing laundry.

Another neat thing that happened recently was that I had photographed one of the adoptable dogs at the shelter and he ended up being adopted by a couple who were given a gift certificate for a pet photography session and I will soon be doing his photo again....

It is without a doubt to the benefit of a certain class of dog only, and not helpful to the majority of other dogs at the shelter, further making any such decision to keep breed information from potential adopters rather questionable.

The Providence Animal Center requires a short «meet & greet» of the dogs at the shelter, and you'll want to do this again before you enter the back yard, and then again when entering the home.

The toys will be enjoyed by those dogs at the shelter before they are adopted.

We got our dog at a shelter and part of the deal of adopting him involved getting him fixed.

She's one of the smartest dogs at the shelter but also has a goofy side.

Mills and stores will be dropping dogs at shelters, and on the streets to get within requirements.

You can also donate to the FOTAS «Have a Heart, Save a Heart» Fund to help treat heartworm positive dogs at the shelter.

Two of mother's essays, «Worthwhile Committees» and «Unsung Heros,» describe many of the qualities I see in my fellow FOTAS volunteers, who have made such a difference in the quality of life for the dogs at the Shelter.

For example, for as long as I can remember, he picks up a dog at the Shelter every Monday morning at 5 a.m. and travels to Augusta to show that animal off on the 6 a.m. morning show on Channel 12.

We will highlight dogs at the shelter for adoption such as the small seniors and pit bulls.

Sophie mostly ignores other dogs at our shelter, but we always encourage a meet and greet if you have other dogs in your home.

He was dog - tested with three other dogs at the shelter and had a great time playing with them with no problems.

Elaine... the breeders I am aware of which is a small number of Alaskan Malamute breeders do not dump their older dogs at any shelter... they go to homes of people that are delighted to get them and lavish attention just on them for the rest of their lives.