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Homemade dog treats: easy recipes your pup will love
If you are a first-time dog owner and you have always imagined yourself rewarding your good boy or good girl with a doggy biscuit and seeing them happily chomp down on it, know that you can take this level of involvement and care for your dog even further and make some treats yourself. And while ... Homemade dog treats: easy recipes your pup will love
Signs your dog might need a vet visit: don’t ignore these symptoms
The great part about having a dog is that you get to come home to them every day, play with them, get doggy cuddles, and give them treats, hugs, and kisses. A drawback of having a dog is they can’t inform you when something’s wrong. But don’t worry! That’s why you’re reading our blog. With ... Signs your dog might need a vet visit: don’t ignore these symptoms
Daily care checklist to keep your dog happy and healthy
Caring for a dog isn’t complicated, but it’s more than just feeding and walking them. Pet ownership involves more than providing basic needs like water, food, and shelter; it’s about ensuring their overall well-being. The best-case scenario is for animals to thrive in their new homes, and years of experience have taught us that those ... Daily care checklist to keep your dog happy and healthy
How to introduce your adopted dog to other pets
Many people hesitate to adopt dogs they fall in love with at the shelter because they already have other pets and fear how those pets might react. Ideally, all animals would coexist peacefully in your home. However, their main concern is situations where their existing pets cannot be in the same room comfortably. Some people ... How to introduce your adopted dog to other pets
Why senior dogs make wonderful companions
A heartbreaking part of running a dog shelter is that most senior dogs we care for often have the lowest chances of being adopted. It saddens us every time potential adopters overlook these gentle, loving dogs, who are equally deserving of a caring home, yet will likely spend their entire lives with us at ROLDA. ... Why senior dogs make wonderful companions
The healing power of dogs: why they’re more than just pets
The ways people refer to their dogs, like ‘man’s best friend’, ‘part of the family’, or ‘our furbaby’, are numerous. We all know how wonderful and fulfilling it is to have a pet dog, but some still hesitate to take the step. Others fear the responsibility and commitment involved, and some do not fully realize ... The healing power of dogs: why they’re more than just pets
A Guide to Volunteering at Your Local Dog Shelter
Volunteering is one of the most wholesome ways to give back to the community without spending money. In today’s economy, it’s significant that people can find time from working multiple jobs to support causes they care about. We want to begin by expressing our deep appreciation for everyone who offers help and donations in any ... A Guide to Volunteering at Your Local Dog Shelter
What shelter dogs teach us about love, patience, and resilience
As dog rescuers, we encounter many traumatized dogs. Their suffering ranges from severe abuse and injuries caused by car accidents to being abandoned in distress by the roadside, kicked, malnourished, freezing in cold weather, lacking access to clean and safe drinking water, and more. And this only covers the physical aspects. Psychologically, they are equally ... What shelter dogs teach us about love, patience, and resilience
41 new dogs saved from puppy mills
For every puppy advertised online or sitting in a pet shop window, there is often a hidden story behind the scenes. A story of exhausted mothers, overcrowded cages, untreated illnesses, fear, and years spent producing litter after litter with no comfort, care, or love. This is the reality of puppy mills. Recently, 41 more dogs ... 41 new dogs saved from puppy mills
