About nine months ago, I was invited to a screening of a film that blew my mind. It was called Redemption: The No Kill Revolution in America. The film addressed the stark truth behind the killing of millions of companion animals in shelters each year, and introduced the exciting, growing movement to save them. A big takeaway was that overpopulation, the main reason given by shelters for the killing, was a myth, and the film supported this claim with sobering statistics.  Overpopulation is an excuse we’ve believed for years. The No Kill Movement is changing all that forever. Are you up for a No… [Continue Reading]

What would you say if you could be a part of helping 20,000 animals languishing in shelters find forever homes all in one day? I’d say, I’m in! And, that’s exactly what happened when Clear the Shelters, the NBC and Telemundo initiative with over 400 shelters, launched their much-publicized adoption drive last Saturday, August 15, nationwide. This first-of-its-kind initiative literally emptied dozens of animal shelters around the country, when community members came out in droves to add a furry friend to the family. One family from Indiana was even reunited with their pitbull, Joe Cool, aka “Chief,” after he ran… [Continue Reading]

Being loved by three adopted street dogs…what could be better! Pet adoption awareness and shelter pets just got a big boost! I’m so excited to report that, for the first time ever, NBC Universal has gotten into the adoption initiative arena. On Saturday, August 15, 28 local NBC and Telemundo television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, as well as regional news network necn, are collaborating with over 300 animal shelters around the country in one big demonstration of love and support for the shelter pet. The goal? Finding forever homes for thousands of the homeless.… [Continue Reading]

Senior dogs are so lovely. And, adopting one is such a blessing. I recently met a woman at a party who adopted a 10 year old Chihuahua, whose tongue hangs out of the side of her mouth because she has only two teeth. She weighs three pounds and her name is Chloe Kardoggian. You may know her. Chloe is an Instagram star. She has over 33,000 followers! Chloe is a happy girl and her mom, Dory Herman, is a great dog parent. You can see how much Dory loves Chloe. Chloe went to the Webby Awards in New York (a post… [Continue Reading]

One of my favorite organizations bringing awareness to the importance of rescue and celebrating rescues is Project Blue Collar (PBC). They, along with Fetch Eyewear and Jolly Pets, have just launched something pretty great. Pittie2020 is a five-year social media photo campaign, featuring pit bulls wearing glasses. Why glasses? “We’re playing upon both the year “2020” and the term “20/20,” as an effort to get people to “clear their vision” of pit bulls and see them for the lovable, goofy dogs they are,” explained Carole Feeny, co-founder along with Kristin Waters.   Pittie2020 will collect and feature pictures of all types of… [Continue Reading]

Judy Reyes with Chulo It’s a love story between celebrities and their pets. Such is the way From the Pound to the Penthouse show creator and portrait photographer, Susan Rubin, describes the series, a Cinderella-like tale of down-on-their-luck dogs and cats, and the larger-than-life stars who rescue and pamper them. “It’s about second chances, because a lot of the celebrities featured have had second chances just like the pets,” Rubin explains. “I think for that reason, people can really relate. The underdog to top dog really hits home for a lot of people, because we all want… [Continue Reading]

Wow is all I can say! Fellow pet blogger and friend Carol Bryant, of Fidose of Reality, and her partner, Darlene Bryant are doing great things for Cocker Spaniel rescue and to help save dog’s lives. With their Wigglebutt Warriors® charity, named for the shimmy and shake of their Cocker Spaniel, Dexter’s, tush, they’ve already raised over $33,000! And now, they’re scouring the country for the recipient of their next fundraising gala, Wigglebutts Uncorked. Could it be your favorite 501(c)3? Maybe. Read on to find out more! What’s a Wigglebutt Warrior, anyway? Wigglebutt Warriors® is the fundraising arm of Fidose of… [Continue Reading]

Jasper, happy in his Florida backyard It’s been a while since I reported on Jasper, our little Shelter Stars terrier (read terroror) rescue from Animal Care & Control in New York City. When I last wrote a few months back, life was an emotional roller coaster and Jas was totally unpredictable. Strange people and dogs were all fair game for his fear aggressive behavior, which exhibited itself through lunging, shriek barking and yes, biting. He’d already drawn blood from my 28 year old daughter, for which there’s no love lost for this dog. But at home… [Continue Reading]