Blogs Posts on "Shelter Dog"

From Shelter Dog to Certified Hero, Police Narcotics Dog by For the Love of the Dog on Nov 6, 2009This pretty boy may look like he just lounging around like any other dog but this is Pantera, the newest addition to Chicago Police Department’s Organized Crime Division although it wasn’t all that long ago this 16-month-old Black LabR...

A Rescuer’s Reward – VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Aug 14, 2009If you’re on the front lines of animal welfare, whether it be rescue, transport, volunteer or in any other capacity that you deal with dogs, pets and animals, then all too often you know heartbreak and anger and frustration.  The ones that can...

Pound Pooch to Therapy Dog and Hero - VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Mar 21, 2009He was a dog that was unwanted, sitting out his time at the Young Williams Animal Center until the Regional Administrator of Continuum Courtyards, a residence for Alzheimer’s patients, decided they needed a dog. Initially looking for a smaller...

Shelter Dog’s Hidden Talents Land Him a Job - VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Mar 19, 2009Dozer is one dog that wound up in a WI shelter that isn’t looking for a home anymore.  Surrendered about a month ago when his family lost their home, Dozer showed an amazing knack for searching out lost toys.  Seems the Milwaukee Police Depar...

Meet Chomper, Winner “Ugliest Dog” Contest - He’s Looking for a Home by For the Love of the Dog on Mar 10, 2009For the 14th year, some of the ugliest dogs in the area gathered for Del Mar, CA’s “Ugliest Dog” contest.  This year’s winner is a 4-year-old Boxer mix namer Chomper and hopefully his notoriety will help him out because you s...