All posts by Debi@RescueDogs101
Dog Adoption Stories that Will Make You Smile, Laugh and Cry!
It all started with one question in one of my weekly emails to my loyal subscribers. I was absolutely blown away by the responses I received. The ding of my email notifications had me in shock. So,
Continue readingRemember Me Thursday
What is Remember Me Thursday® and why does it matter? As stated on the official website: Remember Me Thursday® is a global awareness campaign uniting individuals and pet adoption organizations around
Continue readingEasy Homemade Frozen Dog Treats for Summer
Frozen treats are a great way to keep your dog cool and hydrated during a hot summer day! My dogs absolutely go crazy about their frozen dog treats in the summer (and even in the winter). They are a super
Continue reading11 Great Ideas on How to Get Your Dog to Drink More Water
We all know our dogs need clean water to stay healthy and to survive. Without water, he will become dehydrated and get very sick. Hot days make it hard for us as humans to stay hydrated and the same goes
Continue readingHow Long Does It Take To Adopt A Dog?
How long it takes to adopt a dog is going to depend on a lot of variables. Simply put, it could take a couple of hours at the humane society, or it could take days to weeks with a volunteer-run rescue. Every
Continue readingOur Heartbreaking, Gut Wrenching Adoption Story
My stomach was literally in knots the entire day. I’ve heard that phrase before, but never really felt it. I mean deep down in your gut… I couldn’t eat, my mind was fuzzy, I just couldn’t wrap
Continue readingHow to Bond with Your Dog (and Why It Matters)
It’s not unusual for a newly adopted rescue dog to be unsure and distant at first. You may be wondering if he will ever like you, will he ever not be afraid… or you may be simply wondering how to bond
Continue reading21 Secrets To Keeping My House From Smelling Like Dog
Does your house smell like dog? If you walked into my home right now, you may wonder who I am to talk about dog smell in a home. I will be the first to admit, since moving into our new country home last
Continue readingMy Dog Ran Away! What Should I Do?
Your dog decided to run away, and you are scared of what will happen to him. Will he find his way home, will he get hit by a car, will someone steal him, will you ever see him again? I remember as a child,
Continue readingYour Ultimate Guide to Dogs and Ticks
Warning: you may start to experience the feeling of something crawling up your leg after reading this blog post! This year I have declared war on all the creepy crawly, disgusting ticks in our yard! The
Continue readingBeautiful Flowers and Cute Puppies… Are Plants Toxic to Dogs?
First things first, if you think your dog ingested a toxic plant, stop reading now and call your vet immediately! You may also call the Pet Poison Helpline 24/7. There are many plants that are toxic
Continue readingThe True Meaning of #AdoptDontShop
We’ve all heard the phrase Adopt Don’t Shop. You may have even used the hashtag, #adoptdontshop. But what’s the real meaning behind this campaign? Is it to say you should never buy a puppy from a
Continue readingBest Healthy Dog Treats for Training
I get asked all the time from our foster dog adopters, what are the best dog treats for training? I have several go-to brands that I like to recommend. These brands are known for their high-quality, limited
Continue reading13 Things to Know Before Getting a Dog
You are finally in a place that you think you are ready to adopt a dog. You found an apartment that accepts dogs, or maybe you just bought your first home and can’t wait to add a dog to the backyard.
Continue readingThe Prong Collar, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
I know some people cringe at the sight of a prong collar, it looks barbaric and cruel. The prong collar training gets a lot of attention from pure positive or force free dog trainers. These trainers believe
Continue readingIs it Ever Okay to Rehome a Dog?
I want to start out by saying, I will never judge anyone for having to rehome a dog. If you are here because you are wondering if you should rehome your dog, please feel comfortable knowing you are in
Continue reading42 Fun Dog Mom Gifts that She Will Cherish Forever
Dogs mom's deserve to be celebrated, make sure to show your girl what a special dog mom she is. Have fun with it for Mother's Day, a birthday or any day of the year! I researched and chose items I
Continue readingHow To Save Money On Dog Food and More!
My family makes fun of me because I can be a bit of a bargain hunter (aka frugal, aka cheap). What can I say, I like to save money. I take my time to research big purchases. Buy and sell on Craigslist.
Continue readingChronic Ear Infections in Dogs
The struggle with your dogs chronic ear infections is real! I feel your pain, your dogs pain! There were times I felt our dog Ginger always had an ear infection. As soon as it looks like the ear infection
Continue reading39 of the Most Adorable and Fun Rescue Dog Merchandise
The very best and unique rescue dog gift ideas for any dog lover on your shopping list. Adorable gifts for all ages that love rescue dogs! The best gifts I receive and buy for myself always revolve
Continue readingHow To Stop a Dog From Chewing on Wood
Why do dogs chew on wood anyway? You supply them with a pile of fun shaped chew toys, why do they choose the leg of your table instead? If your dog has plenty of appropriate toys to chew on, then the chewing
Continue readingWhat Should I Feed My Dog?
You are what you eat. Has your mom ever said that to you? Like… you keeping eating that, you are going to turn into a ! If I said “Feed your dog this if you want your dog to live longer”,
Continue readingTypes of Dog Barks
Does your dog bark at the TV, the mailman, when he’s hungry or wants to play? Have you ever noticed a difference between each bark? Next time your dog barks, listen closely… is it high or low-pitch,
Continue readingHow to Become a Foster Home for Dogs
I Want To Foster a Dog I realized I wanted to start fostering dogs after adopting our dog JJ. He was listed for adoption on PetFinder by a local all-volunteer dog rescue. This was our first experience
Continue readingNew Puppy Shopping List
What’s more fun than shopping for new puppy supplies? Well, maybe puppy kisses! There are so many options to choose from when stocking up on all your new puppy essentials. It’s sometimes hard to decide
Continue readingAdopting a Dog Process
The dog adoption process can be confusing, scary and even frustrating at times. All you want to do is adopt a dog… why does it have to be so complicated? I’ve been through the process of adopting
Continue readingIn the Spotlight: Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption
Finding a reputable rescue before adopting a dog is an important step to finding your perfect pup. Asking your family and friends for reference is a great start. The next step is to ask a lot of questions
Continue reading7 Important Dog Bath Tips
Baths can be a love or hate relationship for your dog. Some dogs love the water and will jump right into the bathtub, while some dogs will run at the first sight of the soap bottle and fight all the way
Continue readingThe Secret to Getting Rid of Ear Infections in Your Dog at Home
As a dog owner and foster dog mom, I understand how frustrating it is when your dog has chronic ear infections. The constant scratching, head shaking, the sound of your dog’s collar and tags driving
Continue readingAre Flexi Retractable Leashes Dangerous?
The Flexi Retractable Dog Leash: Dangerous or Convenient? You may look at the retractable leash and think, wow what a great idea! My dog can roam around while we walk and I don’t have to worry about
Continue readingThe Truth About Adopting Two Dogs at Once
Sometimes when you are ready to adopt a puppy, you are given a choice from the entire litter. And you may think at some point, I want them all! They are all so cute how can you choose just one? So should
Continue readingIn the Spotlight: Fetch WI Rescue
It’s important to find a reputable rescue before adopting a dog. Asking your family and friends for reference is a great start. The next step is to ask a lot of questions to make sure its a rescue
Continue readingBest Place to Buy Dog Food and Supplies Online
We can order just about anything online, including everything and anything for our family pets. From dog food to toys to cameras to spy on our pups while at work. Finding the best place to buy dog food
Continue readingBest Dog Crates 2019
Finding the Best Dog Crate for Your Dog With so many options available for dog crates, it’s hard to decide which is the best for you and your dog. From wire crates, plastic crates, soft-sided
Continue readingWhere To Adopt a Dog Near Me
Where is the Best Place to Adopt a Dog Finding a local dog rescue that is reputable is such an important part of adopting a dog. It can be the difference between adopting a dog with unknown health issues
Continue reading2019 Best Dog DNA Test for Your Rescue Dog
When we started to foster our dog, Ginger, we immediately knew we wanted to adopt her. But we were very curious about what breeds she was mixed with. Our first guess was some sort of German Shepherd. But
Continue readingChild-Friendly Dog Breeds
Good Dogs for Kids When you have kids, searching for the best family dog will be one of your top priorities. As a mom of three kids and two dogs and a foster dog mom, I totally understand the need and
Continue readingComplete Gift Guide for Luxury Designer Dog Accessories
Only the best of the best, hand-picked luxury designer dog accessories. Spoil your dog, your fur baby, your pooch, your four-legged child. This luxurious list of boutique, designer dog accessories has
Continue readingThe 4 Best Adoption Websites for Dogs
This may be showing my age a bit, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog as a couple, we searched the newspaper for available dogs in our area! Today, with the grace of the internet, we can search
Continue readingFinding Your Perfect Dog
What Dog Should I Get? There are so many choices, so many dogs ready to be rescued. You may have been searching online with Petfinder.com or getting ready to head over to your local humane society. But
Continue readingTop 20 Hypoallergenic Treats, Food, and Bones for Dogs with Allergies
As a parent of a dog with allergies, I understand the struggle of finding hypoallergenic treats and foods that my dog, Ginger, can eat. If you’ve ever read the ingredients on the typical dog treat bag,
Continue readingWhy Treat Training Doesn’t Work
Positive reinforcement dog training is everywhere. In fact, you will have a hard time finding a dog training program that isn’t pure positive training and using treats. Treats do have their place in
Continue readingDoes My Dog Have Allergies?
How Can You Tell If Your Dog Has Allergies? You may be asking yourself “Does My Dog Have Allergies?” Dogs with allergies are so common, there are millions of Google searches about dogs with
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Home Remedies for Dog Allergies
My Top List of Easy Home Remedies for Dog Allergies You are here because you want to know what you can do to help your dog with his allergies. I just want you to know I’ve been there… heck,
Continue readingThe Best Dog Products List *Updated 2019*
Shop My Dog House As a volunteer foster dog home, I get asked all the time about which products I recommend for their dog. From what food we feed our dogs to what do I use to clean our dogs’ ears
Continue readingWhy Do Family Dogs Bite Kids?
Family Dogs that Bite Kids It saddens me more than anything when I see stories on social media telling a story about a young child that has been bitten by the family dog. I am sad for the child, the family,
Continue reading33 Unique and Personalized Dog Lover Gifts
As a dog owner and foster dog mom, my favorite gifts are always anything to do with dogs. The most unique gifts I’ve received are personalized with my dogs’ breed or name has an image of a dog
Continue readingLiving with a Resource Guarding Dog
Resource Guarding or Aggression in Dogs First, let’s cover some major facts about resource guarding and food aggression. Guarding food is a natural instinct for dogs. Resource Guarding in dogs does not
Continue readingHow to Choose the Best Dog Leash
The Best Dog Leash for Walking a Pulling Dog Buying the best dog leash for walking your dog is an investment. There are many types to choose from, including the leather leash, nylon leash, retractable
Continue readingDo You Speak Dog?
How to Talk to Dogs Are you wondering how to communicate with your dog? Is it even possible to speak “dog”? The answer is a big YES! Once you understand dog body language, it is easy to speak “dog”.
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