Time and time again, we get asked, “My condition currently restricts mobility to volunteer. How can we support a rescue?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering. About the Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their…
There is a special time set aside for National Volunteer Appreciation Week, but Rover’s Kids think that every day is Volunteer Appreciation Day! They are blessed to have a wonderful team of volunteers, known as their Ambassadors! Several have been with us 10 to 15 years, and some are newbies. You may recognize them as…
Exercising with your best friend is a great way to strengthen your bond and to get some cardiovascular in at the same time. While canine/human workouts/exercising can be fun, they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken, both in summer and winter. The following tips can ensure that you both are…
November was Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which served as a gentle reminder that older dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescues at a time in their lives when they need us the most! Last month, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control took in more than 30 dogs a day! Unfortunately, older dogs are the…
Volunteers are the heart and soul of any shelter or dog rescue. Rescues are 95% volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, relying on the assistance of caring and hardworking volunteers. As a rescue grows, their reliance on volunteers increases, as the rescue cares for even more abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs finding them loving, life-long homes. For…
D. Williams Yep, Santa called and wanted to adopt an older dog to keep him company while Rudolph leads the way with his bright, shiny nose. I asked Santa, “Why an older dog,” and, boy, did I get the answers! Thought I would share with you this holiday season what Santa said. First off, Santa…
Here we are again—the beginning of the holiday season, and since so much of the holidays revolve around gifts, do you know the best gift you can give to your dog? What do you think, a tasty reward like steak or a bone, or maybe a favorite toy? Do not forget that the important word…
Living in Arizona has many perks—beautiful weather, amazing views, and wonderful people. Living the desert life does have certain risks and desert pet dangers that are very real. If you are new to the Desert Southwest, you need to know about the animals that pose a risk to your pets, and follow some simple guidelines…
Exercising with your dog is a great way to strengthen your bond and to get some cardiovascular in at the same time. While canine/human workouts/exercising can be fun, they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken, especially during the summer months in Arizona. The following tips will help to ensure that…
Everyone is asking about the new research on vaccinations, so we are sharing what the experts are saying. So, just how long do your pet’s vaccinations last? Definitely longer than a year! We all want our pets protected from life-threatening diseases, but did you know your pet may be carrying enough protection from their puppy…