Here at The Rescued Dog we love a good happily ever after story. Kobe, formerly known as Orlando, was one of the adorable pups from our Shakespeare litter. We are … Read More
Adopt, Don’t Shop-a Rescued Dog Blog Inspired by Millie
A Reminder to Adopt, Not Shop I try hard not to get on my high horse about the choices people make about their pets. I know that we all have breeds … Read More
Foster Success!
How to Safeguard against “Foster Failure” and Set Yourself Up for Foster Success In our last blog entry, our guest blogger Steph related her “Foster Failure” story (well-played, Mr. Peabody!) … Read More
Foster Failure
I Failed… Typically, when one hears the word “failure,” it is taken in a negative way. However, when those involved in rescue hear “foster failure,” eyes light up, mouths break … Read More
Confessions of a First Time Dog Owner
I have a confession to make. My very first dog came from a breeder. I found an ad in the newspaper for an English Bulldog puppy, $2000. Never doing any … Read More
A Rescued Dog Story - Lucille
Lessons Learned from Lucille, a Senior Dog When searching for inspiration for this blog, I didn’t have to look too much further than my couch. Actually, I didn’t really have … Read More
A Rescued Dog Story - Tippi
“Who Rescued Who?” Who rescued who? We see this phrase on bumper stickers, t-shirts, coffee mugs, and other dog-related gifts. I always thought, “How cheesy and ridiculous. The dog did … Read More
A Rescued Dog Story - Buddy
Inspired By A Poodle It wasn’t love at first sight the day I adopted Buddy back in Fall of 2007. It was more of a “what have I gotten myself … Read More
Our First Rescue!
Meet Zoey, the first official save by The Rescued Dog. Zoey was scheduled to be euthanized at the Ramona shelter because she was a fearful puppy. When one of our relatives … Read More