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National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Venessa

I think that it’s pretty common for people who work at shelters and rescues to often be overlooked and under-appreciated. Sure we have some adopters who truly respect us and appreciate all the work that goes into caring for our … Continue reading →

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Ear Cropping and Tail Docking

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Venessa

So many of our dogs come to us with their ears cropped or their tails docked. Though they may have healed fine, the surgery involved is actually a very painful and completely unnecessary one. Here is a little information on … Continue reading →

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Tethering or chaining

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Venessa

The act of tethering or chaining a dog is described as the practice of fastening a dog to a stationary object or stake, usually in the owner’s backyard, as a means of keeping the animal under control. These terms do not … Continue reading →

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