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30OCT
“Who’s That Dog?” Showcases Shelter Happy Endings

“Who’s That Dog?” Showcases Shelter Happy Endings

Who's That Dog? 35 Fabulous Rescues That Found Their Forever Homes marries professional photography by acclaimed pet photographer Mark J. Asher with the happy stories of the former shelter dogs themselves.

24OCT
How to Tweet About Adoptable Pets

How to Tweet About Adoptable Pets

Twitter is like any other skill; it takes a little training. Here are tips to fetch more interest in adoptable pets.

16OCT
Creating a Positive Image for Shelter Pets

Creating a Positive Image for Shelter Pets

Many shelter photos are taken through kennel doors with fencing or bars obstructing the view of the pet and giving the photo a sad sense of desperation.

9OCT
6 Ways to Help Shelter Pets Through Holiday Events

6 Ways to Help Shelter Pets Through Holiday Events

Whether you’re planning an office party, a school party, or a holiday celebration at your home, your holiday events can benefit your local shelter at the same time.

2OCT
5 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog

5 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, a time that focuses a little extra attention on the many shelter dogs. We know firsthand that shelters are filled with great dogs (and our Irie and Tiki would agree) but if you’re on the fence about whether to get your next dog at a shelter, here are five great reasons.

Paris Permenter & John Bigley

Paris Permenter & John Bigley

Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of professional writers. Along with over 2,500 published magazine articles and 28 books, Paris and John are the publishers of DogTipper.com and CatTipper.com. Paris and John live with their dogs and cats in the Texas Hill Country near Austin.

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