by Dave Kim | Oct 7, 2020 | Behavior, dogs, General, Pets
Petco announced Tuesday that they’re stopping the sale of shock collars. The pet retail giant also launched their “Stop the Shock” campaign, calling on their competitors and peers to do the same. As reported by USA Today, the decision was made as...
by Ann Griffin | Oct 5, 2020 | Advocacy, dogs, General, Safety
More than 30 local units of government in Michigan have passed ordinances that regulate dogs based on breed or perceived breed. Referred to as “breed-specific legislation,” or BSL, such laws either ban or heavily regulate certain types of dogs, often called “bully...
by Devan Bianco | Sep 4, 2020 | Adoptions, dogs
Meet Flicka, a 1-year-old pitbull/boxer mix who is ready to find her forever home. Flicka was rescued by our Field Services team with two broken legs. Before going into foster care, our amazing staff worked with Flicka to help her heal and get comfortable in her new...
by Dave Kim | Aug 28, 2020 | Cuteness Corner, dogs
Americans have been drinking a lot more alcohol since we’ve been staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Busch Beer doesn’t want your dog to feel left out so they’re introducing their latest creation: Dog Brew. Dog Brew isn’t actually...
by Devan Bianco | Aug 25, 2020 | Adoptions, dogs
Wednesday, August 26 is #NationalDogDay. So here is a story about two very special dogs. Cherry and Scout are BFFs Two is better than one in some cases, and in this case, two is better! Meet Scout and Cherry, two shepherds who are ready to find their forever homes....
by Dave Kim | Aug 20, 2020 | dogs, General
German dog owners may have to walk their dogs twice a day for at least an hour if a proposed law passes. Reuters reports that Agriculture Minister Julia Kloeckner announced the draft of the law this week, which is called the Animal Welfare Dog Regulation. Kloeckner...
