 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
 |
Animal Shelter Support

Show your support with a magnetic ribbon.
Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...
Dog Bites Dog Bites
If I am bitten how should I care for a dog bite?
* Always wash the dog bite with soap and warm water, try to get any dirt, saliva, or any other particles washed out of your wound.
* Apply pressure with a clean cloth or towel to the dog bite to stop any bleeding, if the bleeding does not stop within 15 minutes you should proceed to a doctors office or emergency room.
Dogs and the Law - Breed Bans Dogs and the Law - Breed Bans
Breed bans are laws that have been created in recent years in response to actual or even perceived threats by certain breeds of dogs. The majority of these laws specifically target Pit Bull, or Pit Bull like breeds. Doberman pinschers, Rottwielers, German Shepherds, and Mastiffs have also been
Spay and Neuter your pets Spay and Neuter your pets
Spay and Neuter your pets
Spaying and neutering is arguably the biggest single issue in domestic animal welfare. The vast majority of animal rescue groups and shelters have placed an emphasis on educating
No-Kill Pet Shelters No-Kill Pet Shelters
No-Kill Pet Shelters
vDue mostly to effective spay and neuter programs, the education they provide fewer dogs and cats are showing up in shelters. Many shelter workers oppose euthanizing healthy
|
 |
Pet Tips
Multi-breed Dog Rescues
Multi-breed Dog Rescues
Rescues come in many different sizes, shapes and forms. Yesterday we discussed breed rescues, which only take in a specific breed or breeds, today we talk about multi-breed dog rescues. These multi-breed dog rescues are your run of the mill shelters, most shelters foster any dog or animal in need. There are thousands of shelters in the US, and many more throughout the world. You can check a few of them out here Animal Shelters listed by state. The majority of these shelters are either state funded or run as a nonprofit organization. If you are looking for a new family pet please check with your local pet shelter before purchasing one from a pet store or puppy farm. Remember adopting a pet is saving a life.
If you enjoyed this article please take a look at our Pet Tips and Information Archive.
|
 |
Already have a dog?
Share pictures and create a web page for your dog.
Animal Shelter Facts
Did you know that our website www.animalshelter.org has a pet education section, which contains common pet questions on diseases?
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |