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Category Archives: Rescue Pet Stories

Scruffy – a Rescue Pet Story

Sherry Dunn
scruffy

Hello!! My Name is Scruffy I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in Rowan County in North Carolina. My litter mates and I were picked up off the streets by Animal Control in … Continue reading →

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“Just to Look”

Sherry Dunn

by Lynn Katz It was a rainy, raw, boring, March day. My daughter, Johanna, was home from college for her semester break. We wanted to go to the movies but couldn’t agree on a film. “Let’s visit the Connecticut Humane … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged Ann Katz

Twice as Nice – The Case for Adopting Bonded Pairs

Sherry Dunn
bonded pairs

by Linda Lach It’s exciting to walk into a rescue shelter in the hopes of adopting a dog. It’s even more exciting to walk out with two dogs. When my husband and I were ready to adopt a dog in … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged bonded pairs, Crossed Paws Animal Rescue, Linda Lach, Paws Crossed Animal Rescue

The Story of Millie and Pumpkin

Sherry Dunn

by Contributing Writer, Laura Tarquinio As always, I did not choose my shelter pets, they chose me. It had been a year since my big, funny, boy, George had passed, and I needed to be rescued. Caring Fields Felines has … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories

Misty’s Pals – Pet Therapy for Humans

Sherry Dunn
service dog

Therapy dogs (pets) are trained to provide comfort and affection to people in hospice, disaster areas, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and more. Service dogs (and horses) are trained to help people with disabilities, such as visual impairments, mental illnesses, diabetes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged humane society of the treasure coast, Pet Partners, Pet therapy programs, Purina Cat Chow

International Homeless Animals Day

Sherry Dunn
IHAD

International Homeless Animals Day August 20, 2022 (Fun for the family, friends, and the shelter animals will love it too!)   Dogust 1st has come and gone. If you are not aware of the significance of that date, it’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged Humane Society of St. Lucie County, International Homeless Animal Day

Norman: A Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Mix – This Week’s Rescue Pet Story

Sherry Dunn
Caroline Mitchell & Ting

by Caroline Mitchell, Contributing Editor Hi, I’m Norman, a miniature pinscher chihuahua mix. I love playing with my buddy, and long walks on the beach. I love licking the inside of other dogs’ mouths because the flavor tastes good. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories

I Rescued a Human Today by Janine Allen

Sherry Dunn
I rescued a human today

by Janine Allen I rescued a human today. Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged animal adoption, Janine Allen, shelter pet

Mutts Gone Nuts

Sherry Dunn Posted on January 5, 2022 by sherrydunnJanuary 8, 2022
Sherry Dunn & Friends

It has been said many times before, “You can’t buy love. But you can rescue it.” Loveable pets have been adopted from shelters and many more will be adopted. Rescue dogs are known for being fiercely loyal and no one … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged mutts gone nuts, rescue pet stories

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