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The Story of Toby the Cat

Sherry Dunn

by Irene Roth I had to put down our beloved eighteen-year-old cat, Casey, in January 2011. He was a wonderful and beloved pet for a long time. Casey saw me through so much. When I moved to Stratford, I felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged Irene Roth

Sweet, Loveable Bengie, a Rescue Story

Sherry Dunn

by Ruth Garrett Bengie is one of the sweetest and loveable dogs you’ll ever meet. He was a rescue dog wandering the streets of Puerto Rico after the devastating hurricane a couple of years ago. Animal control found Bengie and … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Fostering a Shelter Pet

Sherry Dunn
The Joy of Fostering Shelter Animals

by Jenn Salas There are times in our lives when our everyday routine doesn’t seem like enough and this is usually when our passions tug at our hearts to do more. About a year ago I felt that tug to … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue Pet Stories | Tagged Operation CatSnip

Milo, My Sweet Little Jack Russell Terrier

Sherry Dunn

by Irene Roth Last February 2022, my husband and I walked into our SPCA in Stratford, Ontario, hoping we would find a wonderful dog who would fit into our lives. We are seniors and don’t have ample energy, so we knew … Continue reading →

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Scruffy – a Rescue Pet Story

Sherry Dunn
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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 →

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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

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