Amazing Animals: Meet Dolan, Therapy Dog Extraordinaire
Gentle Giant and 1FUR1 Ambassador in Chicago If you looked at Dolan, a Great Dane who three years ago was emaciated, homeless, and hopeless, you would not have thought that he’d go on to do great things. But after being taken in by Just Giants rescue, getting adopted by loving new parents, and joining forces with […]
Are Pit Bulls Really Bullies?
Today is National Pit Bull Awareness Day. These large, ferocious-looking dogs are the most recent “bad dog.” They are stereotyped to be vicious. People believe that they will turn on their owner in a moments notice, which has led to a lot of legislature banning this breed of dogs. But are they really as bad […]
Adopt on National Mutt Day!
Any dog owner will tell you that they have the best dog in the world. Dogs from breeders are sought after, snatched up and pampered the rest of their lives. But what about the mutts who don’t have the same privileges? I spoke with Liz Kover, Animal-Assisted Activities Director at Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue, about […]
From Cardboard Box to Selfie Stars
While cats have always been popular pets, they have arguably exploded in popularity due to their cute antics being shared in photos and videos on the Internet. In honor of National Cat Adoption Month, I caught up with my friend Caleb Peng of Caleb Peng Productions and chatted with him about his cats Cheggy and […]
Why Rescue a Rabbit?
Rabbits, often bought as Easter presents for young children, are frequently abandoned after they grow out of that adorable “baby bunny” stage. Older rabbits are just as sweet and cuddly, though, and many are available for adoption. Thinking about rescuing a rabbit? Many shelters are species-specific, such as the Rabbit Haven and Rescue Rabbits Rock, […]