Monthly Archives: August 2011

Designer Dogs

Posted on August 30, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

This post came across my email via Trainer Tori, who, by the way, has a killer newsletter. Definitely worth signing up for. We wanted to reprint this here because we believe this is information you should know. What do you … Continue reading →

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Pet Health Insurance: Ideas to Ponder

Posted on August 20, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

We recently adopted a Boston Terrier puppy who came into our rescue with her two brothers after her “breeder” discovered they were ill. Luckily they all lived, but the first week with these pups was dicey. They had parvo, a … Continue reading →

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MO Puppy Mill Posing as Rescue

Posted on August 14, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

*Reprinted from Life With Dogs The Humane Society of the United States has submitted a complaint to Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster requesting an investigation of the purported dog “rescue” group operated by state-licensed dog breeder. The HSUS’ complaint contends … Continue reading →

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New Educational Resources

Posted on August 11, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

To go with the humane education chapter of Road to Rescue, a best practices manual for dog rescue organizations, we’re developing educational flyers for anyone to print and distribute. Topics include breeding a dog, buying a dog, spaying and neutering, … Continue reading →

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Best Practices Manual: It’s here!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

After a five-month-long data collection effort, Road to Rescue is complete! I thought we were going to get a lot of hate mail because obviously, not all rescue organizations function exactly the same, but as it turns out, the manual … Continue reading →

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