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Fritos’ Story
Like many others who learned about Fritos’ story, we first noticed him on Korean K9 Rescue’s (KK9R) Instagram. “We had known about KK9R’s remarkable work for years, so we knew they would be our first choice when we were ready to adopt a puppy,” said Fritos’ future foster Maura. And when Maura first saw a…
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JFFD Adoption Project Partners with PAWS Chicago
We’re so excited to announce our newest rescue partner: PAWS Chicago. PAWS Chicago joins a growing roster of national animal welfare organizations supported by the JustFoodForDogs Adoption Project. The program supplies fresh meals to shelter dogs waiting for their forever homes. The Adoption Project also gives adopters two weeks’ worth of food so their rescues…
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Better with Age: Why Older Pets are a Great Adoption Option
If you are contemplating adopting a dog or cat, consider adding a senior pet to your family.
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Q&A with Kelsey Darragh
By Natalie Lykins Kelsey Darragh is one impressive woman. Not only is she a creator, author, director, and mental health advocate, but she is also an avid foster mom for Los Angeles based rescue organizations. I had the opportunity to chat with Kelsey about her one and only foster fail, Hippo, and how this little…
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AP Rescue Partner Spotlight: Unconditional Senior & Special Dog Rescue
By Natalie Lykins Unconditional Senior and Special Needs Rescue has made it their personal mission to re-brand the socially perceived “underdog” and make senior and special needs pups “cool”. I spent time with their President, Amy Mack, as well as their COO, Sabrina Neas, to discuss the public perception of these special pups, as well…
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AP Rescue Partner Spotlight: Thrive
Horses and ponies and rescue dogs, oh my! When you make your way up the drive to Newmarket Farm, it looks like a traditional stable. A second glance, however, will reveal so much more! Cece Bloum has built a very unique facility where animal lovers can come together to give rescue pups a better life.…
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Q&A with @LaurDIY’s Lauren Riihimaki
By Natalie Lykins If you have been online in any form over the last ten years, you are probably familiar with Lauren Riihimaki, otherwise known as LaurDIY. She is a content creator, podcast host and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated HBO show, Craftopia. She is also a massive advocate for the Bull Terrier breed. I…
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AP Rescue Partner Spotlight: Wags & Walks
By Natalie Lykins The Wags & Walks rescue center feels like a community clubhouse for dog lovers. It is an environment of like-minded people who all believe in one thing: rescue dogs are the best dogs in the world. I sat down with the number one dog lover, Lesley Brog, to talk about the current…
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AP Rescue Partner Spotlight: K9 Kismet
By Natalie Lykins If you speak to anyone from K9 Kismet Dog Rescue, it is quickly evident just how dedicated they are. Their passion is so strong, it feels almost tangible. We had a conversation with one of those special individuals, Nici Daniels, about K9 Kismet and why they consider themselves to be “The little…
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Pit Bull Myths, Misconceptions, and Misinformation
Pit bulls are one of the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. The assumption that they are aggressive and dangerous dogs is not supported by scientific fact. It has been proven that pit bulls are no more likely to be aggressive than any other breed of dog. In fact, they can be loving and…