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Animal Welfare, Rescue and Advocacy

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24JUL
Muttville Means Second Chance for Senior Dogs

Muttville Means Second Chance for Senior Dogs

Senior dogs are just as needy of loving homes. When they find their way into the shelter system, many have a difficult time ever stepping out again. Whether no longer wanted by families or tragically homeless after their guardians pass away or move to senior living facilities, dogs that find themselves at Muttville are placed in foster homes as they await a permanent placement with a loving family.

17JUL
Crafting for Shelters

Crafting for Shelters

Erika Lindquist, a crafter and blogger at SewDoggyStyle.com, discusses how you can help local shelters by making crafts.

10JUL
10 Shelter Needs You May Have on Hand

10 Shelter Needs You May Have on Hand

A list of 10 inexpensive items that you may have around your house that could benefit your local shelter.

3JUL
Preparing for a Shelter Visit

Preparing for a Shelter Visit

Are you ready to head off to your local shelter and have a look for your new best friend? While it’s so exciting to add to your family with a new pet, we know firsthand that it pays to do a little preparation before you step out the door.

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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