Shelter & Rescue Resources
A happy dog, happy life begins with you!
As a volunteer or employee of a shelter or rescue organization you are the key to saving dogs lives, connecting them with the right family, and keeping them from being returned to the shelter.
This page is your one-stop shop for all the resources you need to run your shelter and help dogs and their new owners.
Have an idea, a suggestion, something that will help you save more dogs lives? Please send me an email and tell me how I can help.
15 Tips for being a great foster dog parent
Do you want to foster dogs because you want to save all the dogs? Or because you love dogs and you think it would be fun? We fostered dogs for many years before taking an extended break. We have fostered puppies, old dogs, scared dogs, sick dogs, and even foster-failed one dog. I hope my 15 foster dog tips will help
109 Dog Holidays in 2024
Our dogs deserve to be honored and celebrated every day of the year. Dogs make life better in many ways. There is a holiday for just about every aspect of our dogs. Here is your complete guide to 109 dog holidays for you to enjoy. Subscribe to the Google Calendar or iCal Calendar to stay
How do dogs talk to each other to communicate?
Dogs have a unique and intricate way of communicating with each other. They talk to each other by using their body, barking, and scent. Understanding their language, expressed through various signals and behaviors, is crucial for us as dog parents. The best thing you can do for your dog when you go to a dog park, or
Remember Me Thursday
What is Remember Me Thursday® and why does it matter? Remember Me Thursday aims to unite people and pet adoption organizations around the world to be an unstoppable, integrated voice for orphan pets in need of forever homes. Just as Rescue Dogs 101 wants to raise awareness and help you through the process of adopting
How To Adopt A Dog – Your Step-by-Step Guide
Adopting a dog is one of the most rewarding and life-changing experiences. Whether you are about to adopt your first or fifth rescue dog, the dog adoption process can be confusing, scary, and even frustrating. My husband and I have adopted 8 dogs since we’ve been married. Each time the process was a little different and we learned something new. This How
74 Questions You MUST Ask the Shelter BEFORE Adopting a Dog
Adopting a new rescue dog into your home is exciting and scary at the same time. Unless you know what questions to ask when adopting a dog, you will know very little about the dog’s background, where they came from, whether they are healthy, or whether they have any behavior problems. The unknowns can be especially concerning if
3 Big Clues to How Old is My Dog?
How Can I Tell the Age of My Adopted Dog? The first question most people ask about your dog is what breed he is. The second question is how old is he? But when adopting a dog, we don’t always know the dog’s history. Dog rescues and humane societies are usually taking a guess based
Dog temperament testing
A temperament test evaluates a dog’s behavior in a range of situations to understand if he will be easy going, independent, fearful or maybe too dominate to be in a multi-dog household. This is why knowing what to look for in a dog’s personality is an important part of adopting. When searching for a dog,