Meet Helen Wirt, a remarkable woman who has devoted her life to protecting the lives of stray and abandoned dogs. Despite never having owned a dog throughout her first 50 years, she now cares for over 200 canines in need. When Baldwin arrived, everything changed. Helene Wirt's troubles began in 1997, when she lost her father and divorced her husband. But this was … [Read more...] about A Woman Converts Her Home into a Hospice to Care For Over 250 Dogs at Once
Dogs
His ‘Boopable’ Nose Is Definitely Rescue Dog’s Best Feature
"It's difficult to feel sad after viewing a photo of his snoot." Frank the dog has several advantages, including a new home with his human mom, Pree Das. Das believes that the golden retriever's finest feature is his "boopable" nose, which she captures in a colorful sequence of images. Frank has always been a photogenic pooch, but when Das discovered how much joy his … [Read more...] about His ‘Boopable’ Nose Is Definitely Rescue Dog’s Best Feature
Foldable Billboards: The Innovative Solution for Housing Stray Dogs in Thailand
In Thailand, stray dogs often roam the streets and are in need of shelter. However, traditional shelters can be expensive and difficult to construct. That's why one organization, Soi Dog Foundation, has come up with an innovative solution. They have developed foldable shelters made from reused billboards. These shelters are inexpensive, easy to transport, and can be set up … [Read more...] about Foldable Billboards: The Innovative Solution for Housing Stray Dogs in Thailand
After Being Adopted by a Loving Family 5 Years Apart, Two Malformed Dogs Become Best Friends
After being adopted by the same family five years apart, two deformed dogs have become great buddies. Liesl Wilhardt, 53, the founder and director of the Luvable Dog Rescue, has revealed insight into Picasso and Newt's unbreakable connection. Both dogs have facial deformities and reside with Wilhardt on their 55-acre farm in Eugene, Oregon. Liesl acquired Picasso in … [Read more...] about After Being Adopted by a Loving Family 5 Years Apart, Two Malformed Dogs Become Best Friends
Adopters are Turned off by The Dog’s Age and Health Difficulties, so it’s Hard to Find a Home for Him
AN ELDERLY DOG is having difficulty finding a home because rescuers are concerned that his age and health conditions will turn off potential adopters. Kuzey, a 10-year-old Akita, arrived to the RSPCA's Blackberry Farm Animal Centre in Buckinghamshire in October. Despite being regarded as a "lovely old guy," he is still being forgotten more than six months later. Kuzey has … [Read more...] about Adopters are Turned off by The Dog’s Age and Health Difficulties, so it’s Hard to Find a Home for Him