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When Artists Come Together to Let HeARTs Speak – Interview with Lisa [Audio]

We’ve all seen some unflattering pictures of dogs and cats taken by animal shelter staff members, in a hurry and with no patience. An ugly blue concrete background and a frightened dog on a slip leash tied to a wall. Not very appealing, right? Sometimes there are no detailed descriptions, or any other pictures, provided […]

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Adoption Advocacy and Activism Animal Stories Breeds Cool and Fun Stuff News Non - Profits Uncategorized

Raise Funds with Pure Gold – Celebrate Pets and Books

PackPeople is so grateful to have featured Holli Pfau and her wonderful book, Pure Gold – Adventures with Six Rescued Golden Retrievers (hear the interview here) last month, and we’re delighted to share with you a note from Holli about a great way for your shelter, humane society or rescue to raise funds: “For every […]

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In Praise of Golden Retrievers – Interview with Sandy from GRCGLA Rescue

We found The Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Rescue while we were looking for breed specific rescues to interview. Holli Pfau’s interview had led us to Golden Retrievers and we wanted to learn more about this very popular breed and GRCGLA Rescue’s challenging work in rescuing, helping and rehoming Goldens. GRCGLA Rescue is […]

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Shelter Pets need your help – Support and Share "The Shelter Pet Project"

Hey, PackPeople – HAPPY THANKSGIVING Today is a special day to give, consider to give a dog or a cat a loving forever home. Many, many dogs and cats are waiting for you in shelters and animal rescues. They will give unconditional Love, Companionship and Trust for sure if you reach out to them. Here is a […]

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Advocacy and Activism Animal Welfare Groups and Rescues Breeds Interviews on packpeople.com Non - Profits

Rescuing Dogs from Lab Research – Interview with Beagle Freedom Project's Gary Smith

Beagle Freedom Project began in December 2010 when Shannon Keith received information that beagles used for  lab research were to be given a chance at freedom. Now, Beagle Freedom Project functions as a mission of Animal Rescue, Media & Education (ARME, also founded by Shannon Keith), rescuing and finding homes for lab research beagles, an […]

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Adoption Interviews on packpeople.com Non - Profits Shelter Animals

Fundraising and Foster Homes are huge for us – Interview with Grateful Dogs Rescue

Another great interview from San Francisco! We had the pleasure of interviewing Grateful Dogs Rescue, an organization founded in 1990 by Michelle Parris. For more than 2 decades, Grateful Dogs Rescue is on a mission to save the lives of dogs at San Francisco Animal Care and Control that are at risk of euthanasia. As the oldest all-breed rescue group […]

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The sweetest way to help dogs in need – Interview with Rescue Chocolate

“The sweetest way to save a life” is Rescue Chocolate – a web business located in Brooklyn, NY which is dedicated to helping animal rescues through its net sales of handmade, vegan, kosher and delicious chocolate bars. Inspired by her love for dogs and chocolate, Sarah Gross started her business in 2010 and carries such […]

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Adoption Interviews on packpeople.com Non - Profits Pet Care Shelter Animals

Saving lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs. Coastal Pet Rescue – Savannah

Coastal Pet Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue organization based in Savannah, Georgia dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats in the Coastal Empire, Savannah and Lowcountry South Carolina areas. Coastal Pet Rescue rescues homeless pets through local county animal shelters, assists with placement for owners needing to rehome […]

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Adoption Interviews on packpeople.com Non - Profits Pet Care Pet Care

PAWS – Philadelphia's largest rescue organization in action – Audio Interview

PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. Philadelphia’s largest rescue organization and only no-kill shelter, PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a city in which every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, […]

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Adoption Interviews on packpeople.com Non - Profits Pet Care Shelter Animals

Adopt a senior dog! Muttville's story and gray muzzles.

Muttville is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of senior dogs. On a local level, Muttville rescues senior dogs and finds them new homes or gives them hospice, povides information about caring for older dogs and support for people who do. We had a great time interviewing and learning from the Founder […]