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Puppy Socialiation

Posted on December 31, 2012 by HappyTailsBooks

We haven’t blogged in a while, so why now? Because ’tis the time of year for puppies, for both individuals and for rescues. Whether you are a foster or a forever with puppies in your care, these socialization tips will … Continue reading →

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2012 Wrap Up

Posted on December 10, 2012 by HappyTailsBooks

Though we have not been posting regularly, we are still here to support you in rescue-related matters. We have been unable to complete a cat rescue manual at this time because we have not received the necessary support from the … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Breed

Posted on October 4, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

Written by Kevin Sloan of Find The Best: Rescue With Care: How to Choose the Right Dog Breed When it comes to finding a new dog — aside from picking the one with the cutest pug-nose, the floppiest ears or … 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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Don’t Kill Bill: Show Rehearsal

Posted on February 19, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

Some things don’t require words… Thank you so much to Payton at PC Pro Video for putting together such an amazing montage: Share on Facebook

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Don’t Kill Bill: Behind the Scenes

Posted on February 14, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

Saturday night was the big night. It was also my birthday, so I was running the risk of having a very crappy birthday if something went wrong with the Don’t Kill Bill show I put together to celebrate adoption and … Continue reading →

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Lorie Huston: Veternarian and Advocate for Animal Care

Posted on January 13, 2011 by HappyTailsBooks

It’s been a while since we’ve interviewed animal advocates, so I’m very excited to introduce you to Lorie Huston, a veterinarian and animal advocate who is always doing some really interesting things for the pups! Lorie is the Feature Writer … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: My Puppy Mill Education

Posted on December 21, 2010 by HappyTailsBooks

Nancy Kay, DVM, recently posted this on her blog. I thought it was so well-written and informative that I asked if I could share it with my readers. She agreed, so here it is. If you like it, please check … Continue reading →

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Why “Free to a Good Home” is a Death Sentence

Posted on December 17, 2010 by HappyTailsBooks

Friend of Up For Pups Barbie Marble wrote an informative article for CT’s News Times recently about why it is dangerous to list your pet as “free to a good home” if you need to surrender him or her. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Conscious Living With Pets

Posted on December 2, 2010 by HappyTailsBooks

Our guest blogger today, Lillian Brummet, has loads of experience with conscious living. She’s the co-author of Trash Talk, author of Towards Understanding, co-author of Purple Snowflake Marketing (a book promotion guide), host of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show, and owner of the Brummet’s … Continue reading →

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