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What if you could not fail?
“You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” -Maya Angelou Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Her research has focused on why people succeed and how to foster success and her best selling book is called Mindset. It has a simple premise and if you look at […] Read more »
How to Find a Reputable Animal Rescue
What factors determine a reputable animal rescue for both adoption and/or surrender of a pet? Terri Tinsley founded Arf’s German Shepherd Rescue in March 2002; but that was just the beginning. “Her big mission was to get rescues and shelters to play well together and she really [made] that…happen.” Among her many contributions to the animal rescue world was the creation and maintenance of the Wisconsin Dog Rescue website and email listserv, which assisted in “establish[ing] screening rules for rescue groups and foster[ed] better communication between shelters and rescues.” Many say her system was, “the finest in the United States.” In […] Read more »
How do you escape the confines and rules of animal rescue?
We came across this article written by Chris Roy, the founder of Doobert.com. We know animal rescue brings a deep passion and the need to save as many animals as you can. But, it is extremely important to stay healthy, fresh minded and focused. In order to safely help animals in need you need to renew yourself by taking a break, doing something you love to do, anything that can reset your mind and spirit to be a better and more focused you. Chris shares his thoughts on this topic in saying, “If you’re like me, you are accustomed to having […] Read more »
The Truth About Heartworm Part 2
The Signs and Symptoms of Heartworm in Pets By Kelly Nash There are many methods used when it comes to diagnosing heartworms in dogs and cats, but unfortunately, it is very difficult to identify the parasite. That being said, it is important to look for multiple signs in an animal. Although there are multiple methods for diagnosing heartworm, prevention is always the best treatment and we’ll talk about prevention methods in another blog. If you start to see some of the signs and symptoms below, seek veterinarian help immediately. What are the signs of heartworm disease in dogs? The longer […] Read more »
The Truth About Heartworm Part 1
Infection and the Lifecycle of Heartworm in Pets By Kelly Nash Are you trying to decide how to find a reputable rescue animal shelter? A key component for your search is finding a shelter that advocates for their animals’ health. Heartworm is a very prevalent and serious disease that is easily contracted, and good rescues make sure that their animals are up to date on their shots to prevent this parasite from infection. So what is heartworm? The American Heartworm Society defines it as, “a disease caused by foot-long worms that live in the hearts, lungs, and associated blood vessels […] Read more »
Ways to Help Your Local Shelter
Do you want to help shelter animals but you are not in the position to be able to adopt or donate money? Don’t worry, there are so many ways that you can help! Take the skills you have already mastered and volunteer them to your local animal rescue shelter. Below are some ideas that can help get you started! Accountant: Help with adoption paperwork and balancing everyday expenses and fees. Carpenter: Help renovate shelters, build cat towers, and create new spaces for the animals. Like to sew? : Make t-shirt bedding and animal tents, or sew fabric toys for […] Read more »
Things to Remember When Transporting Animals
When you are volunteering or coordinating an animal rescue transport there are some important tips for you to know while transporting your furry friends. Sometimes things don’t go as planned Transporting pets or rescue animals is something that requires planning. But the best laid plans often do not happen that way. What happens when your transport gets cancelled? What happens if there is an emergency mid-transport? What is the weather like? Any potential for illness or other complications? Having a plan for these situations ahead of time allows you to be ready no matter what. Be prepared, not scared Now […] Read more »
Rescue Transport in 5 Easy Steps
Rescue transport may seem easy, but that’s not always the case. You never know what can happen or what surprises may arise so it is important to be prepared no matter what! 1) Do not assume anything If you are planning on transporting the animals in crates, be sure to ask how big the dogs are before you transport them. Since these are not your dogs, do not trust that they will behave as nicely as your dogs. They may refuse to go in the crate, they may be fearful of riding in the car, they may not accept you […] Read more »