Emergency Relief Waggin’ Helping Save Puppy Mill Dogs + Ways You Can Help

September 12, 2012
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Emergency Relief Waggin

Daisy and I love bringing you stories about how you can help support efforts to help animals in need. We’ve blogged about how you can take the ASPCA Pledge to End Puppy Mills by promising never to shop for anything at a store that sells puppies. Well, you might have seen the shocking news about the recent puppy mill situation in Johnston, S.C.

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society of Charlotte were called in by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of approximately 250 animals including more than 200 dogs of various breeds and ages living in deplorable conditions.

PetSmart Charities heard about what was going on and dispatched its Emergency Relief Waggin’ vehicle, stocked with $90,000 worth of crucial supplies, to the scene where animal rescue teams will operate an emergency shelter. The vehicles are stocked with crucial supplies, including pet food, wire crates, plastic carriers, bowls, fans, and more to aid the animal rescuers on scene.

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This is where you can help support the PetSmart Charities’ Emergency Relief program by making a donation online to help more pets like these find the loving homes they deserve. Any amount will help, and no donation is too small.

If you aren’t able to donate money, you can still help by using the “Share the Love” buttons below to share the story with friends and family. Tweet, post to Facebook or Pin to Pinterest! Even just giving this post a “Like” or G+ will help make sure more people know about the need to help support this important work!

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Bloggers Unite for Dog Rescue + How YOU Can Help!

July 23, 2012
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Bloggers Unite for Dog Rescue

 

July 23rd has been designated as a special day for bloggers to unite in support of dog rescue! Whether you are a blogger or a reader, there are so many ways each of us can help this important cause…even something as simple as pledging not to shop at any store that sells puppies. Sadly, many people still don’t know that most Pet Store Puppies come from large-scale commercial breeding operations commonly known as Puppy Mills.  Millions of dogs are euthanized each year because not enough people are adopting dogs through local rescue groups and shelters. Instead, many people purchase from pet stores not knowing that most come from puppy mills.

Operators of puppy mills breed dogs in unsanitary, overcrowded and often cruel conditions where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. ASPCA is raising awareness and helping to put a stop to this with their “No Pet Store Puppies” Campaign. In addition to the No Pet Store Puppies Facebook Page, ASPCA has also rolled out a series of YouTube Videos to inform the public and YOU can help spread the word, too!

Take the Pledge: Support ASPCA No Pet Store Puppies Campaign!

Take the Pledge and help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies.

I pledge that if a pet store sells puppies, I won’t buy anything there. Not pet food, kitty litter, or squeaky toys — Nothing! And I pledge to tell everyone I know not to shop there either!

Wondering where to get a dog or puppy?  

If you’re looking to make a puppy part of your family, make adoption your first option and find a dog at your local shelter. Not only will you be saving a life, but you will ensure that your money is not going to support a puppy mill. Shelters across the country have dogs and puppies for adoption that need loving homes.

If you’re committed to a specific breed of dog and can’t find what you’re looking for at your local shelter, contact a rescue group for that breed. You’ll be surprised at the number of breed-specific rescue groups out there!

Here are even more ways you can help make a difference:
  • Blog about a Dog Rescue related topic today, July 23rd, 2012
  • Add one of the badges here to your blog and help spread the word
  • Want to learn more about pet adoption? Visit The Shelter Pet Project!
  • Donate food, supplies or money to a local dog rescue organization
  • Foster a dog
  • Volunteer at a local shelter or rescue organization
  • Share this post across all forms of social media and encourage others to help in any way they are able!

 The Shelter Pet Project

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ASPCA ‘No Pet Store Puppies’ Pledge and $50 Prize Pack Giveaway!

June 1, 2012
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Take the Pledge: Support ASPCA No Pet Store Puppies Campaign!

Sadly, many people still don’t know that most Pet Store Puppies come from large-scale commercial breeding operations commonly known as Puppy Mills.  Operators of puppy mills breed dogs in unsanitary, overcrowded and often cruel conditions where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. ASPCA is raising awareness and helping to put a stop to this with their “No Pet Store Puppies” Campaign. In addition to the No Pet Store Puppies Facebook Page, ASPCA has also rolled out a series of YouTube Videos to inform the public and YOU can help spread the word AND enter to Win a $50 ASPCA Prize Pack!

Take the Pledge and help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies.

I pledge that if a pet store sells puppies, I won’t buy anything there. Not pet food, kitty litter, or squeaky toys — Nothing! And I pledge to tell everyone I know not to shop there either!

ASPCA would like to give our fans and followers the chance to Win a $50 ASPCA Prize Pack with items designed to help show off your support for their important work to end animal cruelty. One lucky winner will receive an ASPCA Prize Pack including:

·         ASPCA T-shirt +  Cute Dog Mug

·         ASPCA Wristband and Magnet

·         ASPCA Orange Tote and ASPCA Calendar

This giveaway runs thru June 12, 2012, is open to US residents age 18+ and uses the Rafflecopter Widget for FAST and EASY ENTRY! There are multiple entry methods to give you additional chances to win, but just choose the ones you want. Email addresses and other info are only used to verify and contact the winner. Rest assured that your information will never be sold or shared with anyone. All entry methods are subject to verification. Please make sure you provide all required information or your entries won’t count!

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Giveaway: Win a PetSmart Puppy Starter Kit with Over $130 in Products and Services!

April 24, 2012
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Puppy Starter Kit Giveaway

We rescued Daisy when she was a 3 month old puppy and I remember how exciting it was when we brought her home, but also how challenging it was those first few weeks! To help spread the word about the latest puppy resources available at PetSmart, and to help new pet parents, they are sponsoring a giveaway for our readers!

PetSmart wants to help take the guesswork out of caring for YOUR new arrival, and help you and your new puppy take those first steps toward a happy life together. They’ve thought of everything your new puppy needs and then some, including valuable savings on food, professional grooming, training, veterinary services and more, and put it all together in a Puppy Starter Kit. You just add the love!

One lucky reader will win a PetSmart Puppy Start Kit with more than $130 worth of vouchers for products and services. Even if you’ve adopted an older dog, you’ll find lots of items you can use and you can gift or donate the rest to your local rescue organization! The kit includes vouchers for:

  • Free bag of Specialty Puppy Food (up to $15 participating brands)
  • Free 1-Hour Puppy Orientation Seminar
  • Free Puppy Bath, Brush & More
  • Free Banfield Veterinary Consultation
  • Free Doggie Day Camp Visits (2 sessions – new campers only)
  • Free KONG Ziggie Treat
  • Save Bissell Stain & Odor Product
  • Save Banfield Microchipping
  • Save Bayer K9 Advantix & Advantage
  • Save GNC Pet Vitamins
  • And many other valuable coupons!

This giveaway runs thru May 8, 2012, is open to US residents age 18+ and uses the Rafflecopter Widget for FAST and EASY ENTRY! There are multiple entry methods to give you additional chances to win, but just choose the ones you want. Email addresses and other info are only used to verify and contact the winner. Rest assured that your information will never be sold or shared with anyone. All entry methods are subject to verification. Please make sure you provide all required information or your entries won’t count!

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$2 Coupon for Purina Puppy Chow Puppy Food Formula When You Join the Healthy Start Program

January 5, 2012
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Purina Puppy Chow

Right now when you join the Purina Puppy Chow Healthy Start Program, you will receive monthly age-specific advice, tools, tips and more to help raise a healthy, happy puppy! You will also receive a $2 Off Coupon when you signup here!

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