Starting on Friday, people and pooches will flock to the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, for the Dog Lover’s Festival, which kicks off the festivities that will culminate in the crowning of the World’s Ugliest Dog. Now in its 25th year at the Fair, the contest has actually been going on since the 1970s. But before you express. . .
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Rescue dogs hold a special place in our hearts here at Orvis, and our retail store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is helping these pups find a special place of their own. Every weekend, the Orvis Baton Rouge retail store opens its doors to Friends of the Animals to provide a place for rescue dogs to relax, romp, and. . .
Read MoreHere’s a wonderful video that shows how rewarding adopting a dog from a shelter can be. When Molly was turned over to Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue, she was obese and suffering from cancer. But with the help of a loving home and donations from organizations and veterinarians, she is now healthy and happy. Even more remarkable, she has been trained as a. . .
Read MoreThey say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it’s not often that you get such a beautiful example. Miss Flans is an albino Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix) who is the product of the worst kind of backyard breeding. Her early life was one of mistreatment, abuse, and finally abandonment. But there was. . .
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On Wednesday, we shared Eldad Hagar’s remarkable video about Bethany, whose was so sick that she could barely stand. Her condition was deplorable, the result of mange and several other infections. But with a lot of love and top-notch veterinary care, her recovery has been astounding. As the above photo shows, there is no such thing as a. . .
Read MoreApparently, it’s “Amazing Recovery Day” on Orvis News, as here’s a second story of a beautiful dog who has come back from horrible suffering and the brink of death. When a young dog was found beaten and left for dead in western Washington State, she fought for her life, and the. . .
Read MoreThe latest video from Hope for Paws‘ Eldad Hagar adds another chapter to his history of amazing work with stray dogs in the Los Angeles area and his partnership with Bill Foundation. This moving production is. . .
Read MoreHere’s a fun video that’s as touching as it is entertaining, once you know the back story: . . .
Read MoreEldad Hagar of Hope for Paws posted this great video celebrating a year of successful partnership with Bill Foundation, another Southern California rescue organization. For regular readers here, this will feel like a Greatest Hits album of great rescues from the past 12 months. Make sure you stay until the end for a little. . .
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