Animal Rescue

Animal Rescue

Wagbrag supports and encourages pet adoption and pet resuce. Our pet rescue section provides tips and information to help you succeed when adopting a pet. Find out more why adopting and rescuing a pet may be right for you.

How to Find the Best Animal Volunteer Opportunities Near You

Animals are one of the best parts of the world around us. Not only do they bring variety to our surroundings, but they can also be great companions and awesome ways to connect to...
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County Animal Shelter Takes In 40 To 60 Animals A Day!

LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT WAIVING ADOPTION FEES DURING “CLEAR THE SHELTER” EVENT ON AUGUST 18! All dogs over 25 lbs and all cats qualify for fee-waived adoptions!  ATLANTA, GA – (August 13, 2018)   As shelter intake continues to soar...
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Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month – Pets Have Allergies Too

Itchy eyes and runny nose - that's what I think about this time of year. The yellow pollen coating my car and the blooming plants are signs that allergens are in the air. Pets...
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Before You Install an Invisible Fence – Find Out What This Dog Trainer...

After moving to a new subdivision, I realized that several of my neighbors have invisible fences for their dog. Many have invisible dog fences installed in the front yard - almost up to the street....
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Invisible Fences In The Front Yard Aren’t Just Annoying – They Also Increase Your...

An invisible fence for dogs may sound like a good alternative for keeping your dog contained in your yard. However, there are real risks and dangers not to mention annoyances that all dog owners...
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Avalanche Rescue Dogs – National Ski Patrol Partners With Ruffwear

Avalanche rescue teams have only minutes to find and save a person who is buried in snow. In fact, survival rates drop significantly after about 30 minutes. The fastest way to locate an avalanche...
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What You Should Do If You See A Dog Left Outside in Cold Weather

BRRRRR.... It's crazy cold outside! Do You Think It's Okay To Leave Your Dog Outside In Cold And Frigid Weather? Just Google "dogs frozen to death" and see how many news articles pop up about dogs...
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$1,000 Reward For Missing Dog, Koda

The Day Koda Went Missing.... It was supposed to be a day of celebration for Connor Durkin. The day was December 17th and he was graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA....

Adopt a Personal Trainer – PRAI Beauty Pays Your Adoption Fee

Dust off those leg warmers, because LifeLine Animal Project invites you to get keep your resolution to get in shape. They're doing it, 80's style. Their theme is "Let's Get Physical". Pet adoptions fees...
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Important Pet Emergency Care Tips

Pet emergency care situations are typically sudden and unexpected, ranging from serious injuries, to bites, to possible poisonings. Ongoing illness or even sudden illness can become suddenly worse and require immediate attention by your...

Giving Your Dog A Bone? Here is the #1 Dog Bone Safety Tip

Whether you give your dog a raw hide, a raw bone, a deer antler or some other kind of chew toy, there is one safety measure that everyone should follow. Regardless of what you may have...

Banana Is Looking For A New Home – Clear The Shelters Pet Adoption Event

Meet Banana  Banana is as cute as his name. He is a one-year-old playful and happy boy. He enjoys his canine friends and is always up for a game of fetch. You can meet Banana...
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How Our Cats Entertain Us

Pets offer so much joy and companionship to children. We honor that special bond by granting guest post privileges to youth who want to share stories and observations about their furry friends.  Written By: Caroline...
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Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review

I've been waiting for the right occasion to do another Ruffwear product review. Finally, the perfect opportunity had arrived - I had just registered my labrador retriever for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) training class. I...
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Wellness Core RawRev Dog Food Review – Join The Raw Revolution

This post is sponsored by Wellness® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about the Wellness® CORE® RawRev™ raw food dog food but Wagbrag only shares information we...
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Tips On How To Pass The CGC Test For Dogs – Canine Good Citizen...

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is comprised of 10 different tests that you must perform with your dog. Your dog must successfully complete all 10 tests for a passing grade. The tests represent...
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Here’s Why The Clean Label Project’s Best and Worst Pet Food Results Changed

  Explanation Of Why The Clean Label Project Best and Worst Pet Food Results Changed This article has been updated: Shortly after the original article was posted, I was contacted by the Clean Label Project and they...
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Why Do Cats Purr And The Science Behind How

A cat's purr is soothing and relaxing to many cat parents. Some cats purr loudly, while others barely make a sound. While listening to the wonderful sound of your cat purring you might wonder...
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12 Snake Bite Prevention Tips For Dogs – Snake Bites On The Rise

It's summer time! As the weather heats up, it's a good idea to keep an eye out for snakes - for the safety of both you and your dog. According to PetMD approximately, 8,000...
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Cooking Demonstrations & Culinary Delights – Taste of Town Brookhaven Event Benefiting LifeLine Animal...

Featured Cooking Demonstrations and Culinary Delights The Taste of Town Brookhaven is hosting their 3rd annual event.  This event will feature culinary delights from Town Brookhaven restaurants and cooking demonstrations from Atlanta chefs, including Lisa Washington...
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Party For The Paws Event – Fun Event Supporting Local Dog Rescue

Party To Save Dog's Puppy Haven is very excited to announce their Second Annual Party for the Paws on May 6th from 11am-3pm at their store location on Caldwell Road in Brookhaven, Georgia. All Proceeds Benefit Rescue...

Luxury Dog Bed Giveaway! Petoji Dog Bed Limited Time Offer

Register to win a new Petoji dog bed and avoid the typical dog bed scenario. April 26, 2017: This post has been updated and the dog bed giveaway contest has ended. Typical Dog Bed Scenario The typical...
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LifeLine Animal Project to Provide Free Veterinary Services at Healthy Pets Events

Rising Pet Care Costs With the cost of pet care rising, many Atlanta pet owners cannot afford basic veterinary services for their dogs or cats. To assist pet owners, LifeLine Animal Project will be holding...
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Springtime Means Sky-Rocketing Level of Animal Intakes At County Shelters

“SPRING INTO ADOPTION” AT LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT ADOPT A PET FROM ANY OF LIFELINE’S SHELTERS FOR ONLY $40 Promotion applies to all dogs over 25 lbs. and all cats "Spring is almost here, and that means LifeLine...
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Homeless Man Dies With Dog Tied To Him – Dog Found 3 Days...

Up To 350,000 Homeless People Estimated To Have Pets It's reported that there are about 3.5 million homeless people living in the U.S.  Pet's of the Homeless estimates, that approximately 5% - 10% of the...
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Celebrity Alison Eastwood Launches FosterFurKids.com – A First Of A Kind Animal Rescue Website

Alison Eastwood - Determined To Save Homeless Pets Hollywood celebrity Alison Eastwood (yes - that's Clint Eastwood's daughter) has an idea on how to save more animals. I had the privilege of speaking with her about...

Atlantans Come Join The Kitten Bowl Party – Super Bowl Pet Adoption

LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT CELEBRATES SUPER BOWL SUNDAY WITH FEE-WAIVED ADOPTIONS AND A KITTEN BOWL PARTY!   ATLANTA, GA -- (February 1, 2017)  Atlanta’s largest animal welfare group, LifeLine Animal Project, is celebrating Super Bowl Sunday with two...
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Eastwood Ranch Foundation Launches FosterFurKids.com to Help Rescues & Shelters

Eastwood Ranch Foundation Launches FostFurKids.com To Help Rescues and Shelters Connect With Pet Fosters and Transporters Eastwood Ranch Foundation, a non-profit animal rescue organization founded by actress and director Alison Eastwood, has launched FosterFurkids.com a...
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10 Dog Food Ingredients Your Dog Doesn’t Need

The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) establishes the nutritional standards for dog foods. Although all of the ingredients are considered "feed grade", that doesn’t mean they are completely safe for our pets....

Give Joy – Pet Adoption Promotion

RECORD SETTING 374 ADOPTIONS OVER BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY WEEKEND AT LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT’S SHELTERS $25 Adoptions throughout December on Dogs over 25 lbs. and Cats ATLANTA, GA -- (December 1, 2016) Christmas came early for employees...
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Do Something Different This Thanksgiving

Black Friday Pet Adoption Special Instead of sitting in traffic, standing in long lines and increasing your credit card bills, LifeLine Animal Project is asking people to do something different.  Take advantage of LifeLine's fee-waived pet adoptions...
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Dog And Puppy Training Tips For Kids

Bringing a dog into your family is joyous and your kids will certainly be excited. However, this situation can be tricky. It may take some time for your dog to get acquainted with her new...
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Preparing To Bring Home A New Puppy? Here Is What You Need To...

You’ve planned, you’ve searched and you’ve found him – the new love of your life. It’s time for your new puppy to come home with you and meet his or her new family. It’s a...

Dalmatian Shares Her Bed With Foster Kittens

Cute Video of Kittens with Affectionate Dalmatian If anyone has ever asked the question, "can dogs and cats get along?". This kitten and dalmatian video is proof that they can and do! Lady, a Dalmatian, is well...
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Stray Dog Surprised When Caught But Look What Happens…

Stray Dog Is Surprised When Caught But Look What Happens..... I've seen first hand how a scared and homeless animal can transform into a happy confident family pet. That has to be one of the...
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Smiles From These 15 Homeless Dogs Will Melt Your Heart

  By their smiles you would never guess that these dogs are sitting in a county shelter and needing a FURever home. Many animal shelters around metro Atlanta are at full capacity with wonderful dogs and cats. If...
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Bonded Senior Dogs At Risk Of Being Separated In County Animal Shelter

These two senior dogs are hoping to be adopted together Armani and Sparky have been at the Fulton County Animal Shelter in Atlanta, GA since March. Their owner "fell on hard times and could not reclaim...
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Cat Expert Tips – How to Communicate with Your Cat

Dr. Tony Buffington, of the College of Veterinary Medicine, professor at the Ohio State University has dedicated his life to the general mystery of cats. He has spent the last few years studying interstitial...
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Two Stars are Born! County Shelter Dogs Featured in Play!

Two Dog Stars are Born! LifeLine's Fulton County Animal Services dogs, Hector and Autumn, are doing fantastic jobs in their acting debuts in Serenbe Playhouse production Of Mice and Men which began June 9 and...
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5 Common Health Problems To Know Before Adopting A Pet

By Sherry L. Granader Rescuing or adopting an animal from a shelter can be a loving and rewarding experience. However, there are some common health problems that you should be aware of going into the...

Community Cats: Saving the Feral Cat Population

Anne E. Beall is quite the Renaissance woman. She has multiple degrees, including a Masters of Science, Masters of Philosophy, and a Ph.D. in social psychology from none other than Yale University. When she...
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Dog Reunited With Owner After Two Years: Video

This story starts out with a very common theme that many animal rescuers have heard before. But this story has a small twist with a happy ending. According to WREX news, Jose had fallen...
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Cat and Dog Adoptions Needed In GA

“PICK A MAY FLOWER” AT LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT ADOPT A PET FROM ANY OF LIFELINE’S SHELTERS FOR ONLY $20!   Cat and Dog Adoption Promotion applies to all dogs over 25 lbs. and all cats   ATLANTA, GA -- (May...
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Should You Feed Feral Cats?

Should You Feed Feral Cats? Feral cats are simply (human) owner-less cats who are wild in nature. Our natural instinct is to want to help homeless animals we by giving them some food, but this...
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Sweet and Calm Dog Needs Home

Rescue Me Ga, a non-profit dog rescue organization in Georgia, has a super sweet rescue dog that is needing a home. One of their dedicated volunteers, Kara Vonderkall, contacted WagBrag and asked if we would share her...
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Kittens Survive House Fire That Killed Six People

Kitten survives after running back into house fire that killed six. The kitten was found with his sibling on a burnt mattress. Good Samaritan and Others Die In House Fire In the aftermath of the fire...
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Rescuer Thinks She Saved 1 Dog, Unknowingly Saves 6

 Dog Video: German Shepherd Rescue Story German Shepherd Owners Give Up Dog Gemma, a white German Shepherd, had a severe case of Demodectic Mange that covered 70% of her body. Demodectic Mange in an infestation of...
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Looking For Love That Lasts?

Pets make people happier, and nobody needs to be alone when the perfect pet is waiting at our shelter ready to add some sunshine to someone's life. "Find The One" Adoption Promotion It’s almost Valentine’s Day! ...
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Homeless Dog Video Encourages Pet Adoption

Homeless Dog Video Sheds Light On The Large Number of Animals In Need Of Adoption https://youtu.be/xPwG6Ib65HQ This video is about a dog named "Max" and it was made and produced for LifeLine Animal Project to address...
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MAN OF THE YEAR: George Clooney Adopts Another Shelter Dog

As if we didn't already love George Clooney, the actor goes out and adopts another rescue dog, this one from Ohio! According to LuvFurMutts Animal Rescue in Cincinnati, Clooney adopted a scruffy Terrier named Nate for his parents,...
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Create a Cat-Friendly Home with Tips from Jackson Galaxy

Talking With Jackson Galaxy I spoke to Jackson Galaxy for this article, and it was an honor. I've been a fan of his work with cats for years. Getting to talk to him about the...
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Dog Found Tied To Post – Looking For A Forever Home

Back in December, something caught Adam's eye when he was leaving a park in Atlanta, GA.  He saw something off in the distance. It looked like a dog standing very still, all alone on...
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“Turkey Dogs” – Abandoned Dogs From Turkey Find Homes In the U.S.

Golden Retrievers Abandoned on Streets of Turkey For several years, the Golden Retriever has been a popular breed in Istanbul. They are friendly, good with kids - a non-aggressive dog with an overall great personality....
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Abused Dog Cried At First Sign Of Affection, But Not Anymore!

Many people often take for granted the emotions of animals. These creatures are not only able to feel sadness, happiness and fear. Abused animals in particular are more sensitive to the negative emotions, as...
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WATCH: Neglected Dog’s Incredible Gesture For Help

We often stress how important it is to report puppy mills in your area. Puppy mills function purely on the idea of making money, and more often than not, the conditions in which the...
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Shy Shelter Dog’s Reaction To Getting Adopted Is Amazing

Ah, finally some good news! If you have ever thought about adopting a dog, here's an incredible reason to finally go through with it. Meet Benny, an incredibly cute but shy shelter dog who was...
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Dogs At North America’s Most Remote No-Kill Shelter To Be Euthanized

Chances are you haven't heard of Iqaluit, the capital city of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. While very remote, Iqaluit is a snowy place where a small group of thousands of people and dogs live. It has...
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9 Smart Things To Consider Before Adopting A Pet

Adopting A Pet Triggers You open the newspaper and see a beautiful Persian cat that needs a new home - and you think adopting a pet would be a good idea. Or you might be...
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Home 4 the Holidays Campaign – Saving Homeless Animals

The holiday season sees more animals brought into families than the rest of the year combined. Blue Buffalo’s Home 4 the Holidays Campaign is designed to take advantage of that. The goal is to...
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Bull Terriers As Police K9s and Service Dogs – Changing Minds About The Breed

There is no exact number, but it's estimated that between 2,000 to 3,000 pit bulls are euthanized in the U.S. each day. We've walked through several county shelters in metro Ga and can attest...
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Adopt a Cat: Mia

Are you looking to adopt a cat? This beautiful feline is Mia, and she's currently at the Florida SPCA. She's a domestic short hair with black and orange fur. She's housetrained and spayed. She...
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Black Friday Weekend Adoption Special

LifeLine Animal Project is happy to announce their Black Friday/Cyber Monday specials! Between Friday, November 27 and Monday, November 30, all pets at all of their shelters may be adopted for FREE, sponsored by Zappos.com!...
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Dog Caught In Fence – Hangs There For 2 Days

Animal In Distress The animal rescue staff from Lifeline Animal Project in Atlanta, GA received a call on Thursday about an animal in distress.  The individual calling said there was a dog hanging by her...
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GIVE SHELTER PETS A REASON TO BE THANKFUL……

........AND LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT WILL TAKE HALF OFF THE ADOPTION FEE!     ATLANTA, GA -- (October 30, 2015)  LifeLine Animal Project wants to give shelter pets a reason to be thankful, so throughout the month of...

Two Dogs Survive 12 Months Together in County Animal Shelter

"When a miracle happens likes this, we just want to do backflips!", Marybeth Rathbun, the Co-Founder of Rescue Me GA, posted on Facebook. Rescue Me GA (RMG) had just rescued two dogs, brothers, that...
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Adopt a Cat: T.M. Tommy

Featured Cat for Adoption It's time for the adopt a cat feature! This cutie here is T.M. Tommy. Just look at that face! This black and gray tabby is neutered (and male). His home is...
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Meet Cici: Featured Cat For Adoption

About Cici If you’re looking to adopt a cat and have a special soft spot for pirates, Cici is the perfect fit. Cici is one happy cat, and especially loves attention of the petting variety....
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Adopt a Cat: Lana

It's Adopt a Cat Monday! Today we have Lana, a gorgeous two-year-old calico female feline. She appeared one day in late July at a managed feral cat colony feeding station in Jersey City near the...
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What to do if You Find a Stray Cat

You are just leaving your home when a cat you have never seen before appears on your doorstep. You know every cat in the neighborhood so this guy has to either be new or...
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Two GA County Animal Shelters Pledge to go No-Kill

LifeLine Animal Project Unleashes Campaign to Achieve No-Kill Atlanta by End of 2016 ATLANTA (June 24, 2015) -- LifeLine Animal Project, the non-profit organization that manages both DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services shelters, is...
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Beat the Heat! June Pet Adoption Special in GA

BEAT THE HEAT AT DEKALB AND FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES WITH FREE ADOPTIONS! Twice as Many Animal Entering the Shelter, Prompt LifeLine Animal Project to Offer Fee- Waived Adoptions throughout June! ATLANTA, GA -- (June 2, 2015)...

Wings of Rescue – How Pilots Help Save Animals

  Shelter animals all over the country have a new best friend: Wings of Rescue, a non-profit animal rescue organization run by airplane pilots, flies animals slated for death in shelters to areas of the country that...
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Long Live Pets – How Sharing a Film Helps Pets Get a Second Chance

There are millions of abandoned and neglected pets that end up in shelters every year. In fact, a startling statistic has come forward: 9000 pets are euthanized in shelters every day. Not each year, not...

3 Great Apps That Help Shelter Pets Find New Homes

If you’re an iPhone user and looking for a great shelter pet to adopt, there are a couple of apps that are perfect for helping find your next best friend. This is the 21st century...

Top Reasons Why You Should Adopt a Bunny

When it comes time to adopting a pet, a dog or cat is usually the first choice. Puppies and kittens are off the charts on the cute scale. And, lately, the idea of adopting a...
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Abused Pitbull Mix Finds Loving Home

Vera was a recent contestant of Petplans Tournament of Tails - a tournament styled after the NCAA basketball tournament but featuring shelter dogs and cats.  32 shelter dog and cats were paired together and people vote on...
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6 Great Tips For Acclimating Your New Rescue Dog

Congratulations!  You have just rescued a new shelter dog and brought him into your home.  The following steps will help make his transition into your life as seamless as possible.  These guidelines are focused...

Top 4 Birds to Adopt for Newbies

Birds come in as the 4th most popular pet behind fish, dogs and cats. They can make great companions but exotic birds are complex creatures. Unlike dogs and cats, they are not domesticated.  They also have a...
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Meet Ricky – Blind Terrier mix needing a home

UPDATE:  Ricky has been adopted and has a new home! Blind Dog Found - Scared and Hiding Under a House In January, the Monroe County Animal Shelter in TN brought Ricky into their shelter. They found Ricky scared and...

Rescued Shih Tzu Get’s Amazing Makeover

Amazing 'Before and After' Photos These amazing photos show the condition of how some dogs arrive when entering your local county animal rescue shelters. Moffat is a Shih Tzu who was turned to over to the DeKalb County...
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1 Photographer – 2 Great Dog Awareness Campaigns

Photographer Sophie Gamand has created two powerful dog campaigns through her photography. The purpose of these campaigns is to heighten awareness for issues that are critical to canines everywhere. The two campaigns that caught our...

Abandoned On The Streets Of Los Angeles

Lulu’s Story Lulu was aimlessly wandering the streets of Los Angeles along with her son, Cash, when a kind stranger recognized her and led authorities to a neighbor’s house nearby. Unfortunately, it was no loving...

Top 3 Thing You Need To Know About Puppy Mills

The market for purebred and other types of dogs in America is huge and so is the financial reward for being able to meet these demands. Many puppy mills are regulated by the United...
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Mother Dog Gives Birth to Puppies in Animal Shelter

URGENT - A momma dog just finished giving birth at the animal control shelter in Jasper County, Ga. The shelter is desperate to get her out ASAP.  "The dog is very stressed due to all...
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Top 5 Myths About Shelter Dogs

  Even though shelters are overcrowded, many people are hesitant to adopt a shelter dog. There's a common stereotype that shelter dogs "have something wrong with them" and that's why they're in the shelter- even...
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Magic the Cat Needs a Forever Home: Adopt a Cat

The Cat Named Magic Magic was taken in by Safe Haven Humane Society in Wells, Maine with his mom and siblings (Marley, Prince and Mick). They were feral cats lucky to find a temporary home...

Top 10 Reasons Why Pets Are Given Up

As much as we try to make pets part of our families, there are sad times when those pets are given up. A study conducted by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy...
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Time is Running Out For This Special Blind Dog

  UPDATE:  HE HAS BEEN RESCUED! Hi, my name is Esther Nunley and I am a volunteer with the McMinn Regional Humane Society in Athens, Tennessee.  We help operate the City of Athens Animal Shelter. We have...
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These Cats Need Forever Homes

There are 2.7 million dogs and cats who are killed (euthanized) in shelters every year, according to the Humane Society of the United States. While there has been a huge decline in the number...
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Video: Cute Momma Dog Fostering Kittens

An adorable momma dog takes great care of some kittens at the Jasper County Animal Shelter in GA. The dog, Mary, fostered three kittens that were dropped off at the animal shelter without a...
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Dying Man’s Last Wish: Someone Take Care of My Dogs

Five Year's Ago: Dying Man's Last Wish Five year’s ago, LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, GA took in two very special dogs: Lily, a black Belgian Shepherd, and...
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How Overstock.com is helping find Homes for Pets

By now, you’ve probably already heard of Overstock.com. The company sells a wide range of products from home décor and clothing to health and beauty aids and electronics at rock bottom prices. Their mantra...
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How To Avoid Animal Rescue Volunteer Burnout

  “I’m so tired and sad. I work long hours taking care of the animals, and it seems like I never help them all. I love what I do, but sometimes it gets to be...
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Shelter Dogs Cuddling – Help Rescue Them

Shelter Dogs Cuddling Photos Go Viral Wagbrag receives emails on a daily basis about dogs in need of rescue. Some are lists of animals in county shelters. Other emails are about a specific animal and...
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Top 6 Ways To Help Your Local Animal Shelter

Even with all the amazing rescue volunteers out there, keeping up a local animal shelter full of abandoned pets can be quite an overwhelming task. This is especially true for rescue organizations that don’t have a lot of...
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How Two Big US Cities Plan to Tackle Pet Overpopulation

Two US cities popped up in news this past week highlighting their significant progress in establishing spay and neuter programs and tackling the pet overpopulation issue head-on.  New York City is now reported to...
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Be a Foster Home for Cats – Help A No Kill Cat Shelter

Due to cats not getting neutered or spayed the population is continuing to grow. This would be fine if they all had safe, loving homes. Unfortunately, they don't, and many cats end up homeless...
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Uplifting Video – A Dog Rescue Program with Wheels

  At Wagbrag we can't stress enough how much we support rescuing and adopting.  So when we saw this uplifting video of the Rescue Waggin' ® and how they were helping to save lives - we...
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Is it Safe to Adopt an FIV Positive Cat?

First and foremost, there is a difference between FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia).  Both are very different viruses and often mentioned together in lab tests conducted by veterinarians.  If you rescue...

Inmates Embrace Canine Cellmates

What if there were a way to help inmates gain a new purpose in life, while at the same time helping unwanted dogs prepare for a new lease on life?  On June 4, 2013,...
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5 Questions to Ask When Adopting a Dog

Questions to Ask When Adopting a Dog Having a dog is a big responsibility, and careful consideration should be given as to where the pet comes from. Many people chose to adopt their pet. There...
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Beware of Pet Flipping – An Alarming Trend

News agencies across the country are reporting that "pet flipping" is on the rise.  What is pet flipping?  Pet flipping is when someone steals a pet, then turns around and sells the pet through...
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The Barn Cat Rescue Plan

Brilliant Rescue Idea I love ideas that are simple yet brillant - and here's one. County animal shelters throughout GA bring in stray cats on a daily basis. Many of these cats are considered feral...

Celebrities who Adopt Dogs

It is a sign of responsibility and compassion to adopt a dog. There are millions of great dogs in local shelters, and they all deserve a good home. Celebrities, most likely, can afford to purchase any breed...

The Pet Adoption Process – Passport and Social Security # Please

Understanding the Pet Adoption Process Thinking about adopting a pet?  During your search process, keep in mind that it is just as important to find the right organization to adopt from as it is to...
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How Much is that Doggie in the Window?

Who could resist those adorable little puppies at the pet store? Most of them are just tiny little huggable fur-balls just waiting for you to take them home where you can enjoy them and...

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