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September 22, 2008
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We've discontinued this blog, but you can catch our musings at "Central Bark" on our official website: www.doglivingmagazine.com.
August 4, 2008
Tink and Tyler (Tylee) at the Weiner Races
These little dogs were dumped at an animal hospital by a "breeder" who wanted to get rid of them....She is still breeding. Despite Tink only have two legs and Tyler only three, they are still full of joy at the life they've been given.
July 28, 2008
Animals: Our Allies in Health
Here's a unique conference if you're in the Asheville, NC area (or interested in traveling that way!). It takes place August 14th and 15th and will explore the link between animals and humans as they relate to public health, safety and therapy.
For more information, click the link below:
Animals: Our Allies in Health
For more information, click the link below:
Animals: Our Allies in Health
July 14, 2008
Campaign to Get Obama a Mutt
So the story goes that Senator Barack Obama promised his daughters that they could have a dog, if he could run for President. Apparently, the AKC is all over this news and wants Senator Obama to purchase a purebred, and has even suggested several breeds that would go along well with his family.
Best Friends Animal Society (and us here at Dog Living Magazine!) think that the Obamas should set an ethical example and choose to ADOPT instead of BUY. Hey, if they want a purebred, they can still get one from a breed rescue. There are tons of options out there.
Best Friends Animal Society has launched www.obamafamilydog.com to try and convince Senator Obama that adoption is the best option. As the letter from Best Friends Animal Society states, "What's more American than a mixed heritage? Or, even if you have a pure one, working your way up from hard knocks?"
So check it out, and whether you're Republican or Democrat, join the campaign to promote adoption!
Best Friends Animal Society (and us here at Dog Living Magazine!) think that the Obamas should set an ethical example and choose to ADOPT instead of BUY. Hey, if they want a purebred, they can still get one from a breed rescue. There are tons of options out there.
Best Friends Animal Society has launched www.obamafamilydog.com to try and convince Senator Obama that adoption is the best option. As the letter from Best Friends Animal Society states, "What's more American than a mixed heritage? Or, even if you have a pure one, working your way up from hard knocks?"
So check it out, and whether you're Republican or Democrat, join the campaign to promote adoption!
July 10, 2008
Prison Dogs
These dogs are behind bars, but they didn't do anything wrong. The Pawsitive Partners Prison Program is southeastern North Carolina's first companion dog prison program and was created by the Monty's Home organization. The program is similar to the Department of Correction's Leash of Life program, which is in place at other state institutions.
Under the program, dogs selected by trainers from a local shelter will live at the prison and specially screened inmate "trainers" will care for and work with the dogs during an eight-week training period. Under the guidance of trainers from Monty's Home, the inmates will train the dogs to AKC Good Citizenship standards. After completing the program, the former shelter dog will be ready for a forever home and will already know basic obedience commands and household manners.
The program not only benefits the dogs who are rescued from the shelter, but the inmates in the program benefit as well.
Kennels are under construction at the Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, NC. The state is paying for kennel construction, but all other costs of the program will be picked up by Monty's Home, a non-profit.
Trainers from Monty's Home will select the first five dogs from a local shelter in late August. After temperament evaluation and heartworm testing, another team of volunteers will arrange spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations. The first training session is scheduled to begin September 23rd.
For more information, to volunteer or to apply to adopt a dog:
910-259-7911
info@montyshome.org
www.montyshome.org
Under the program, dogs selected by trainers from a local shelter will live at the prison and specially screened inmate "trainers" will care for and work with the dogs during an eight-week training period. Under the guidance of trainers from Monty's Home, the inmates will train the dogs to AKC Good Citizenship standards. After completing the program, the former shelter dog will be ready for a forever home and will already know basic obedience commands and household manners.
The program not only benefits the dogs who are rescued from the shelter, but the inmates in the program benefit as well.
Kennels are under construction at the Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, NC. The state is paying for kennel construction, but all other costs of the program will be picked up by Monty's Home, a non-profit.
Trainers from Monty's Home will select the first five dogs from a local shelter in late August. After temperament evaluation and heartworm testing, another team of volunteers will arrange spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations. The first training session is scheduled to begin September 23rd.
For more information, to volunteer or to apply to adopt a dog:
910-259-7911
info@montyshome.org
www.montyshome.org
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