Black Dog Syndrome is raising awareness across the US
on Nov 17, 2009 in Adopt Dogs Canine Stereotypes A few weeks ago Harley posted a very important article about the Black Dog Syndrome, a major problem in the sheltering community, which forces shelters to take undesirable action. This problem results in more unwanted dogs, leading them to the death...

Q & A with Adopt-a-Pet.com
on Nov 16, 2009 in Adopt Dogs Common Questions About Pet Adoption Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged frien...

Adopt-a-Pet.com is not your average adoption agency - - its MORE!
on Nov 16, 2009 in Adopt Dogs Harley's Mission is dedicated in teaching the community about dog adoption and responsible pet care. We were honored when Adopt-a-Pet approached us to feature a guest post on their website. We are delighted to contribute to their great cause, with th...

Check us out on (DOG)spired
on Nov 12, 2009 in (DOG)spired As many of you know I am a contributing author on (DOG)spired.com. Recently a fellow (DOG)spired member posted a very interesting article, "Should You Have More Than One Dog" that I think you will greatly enjoy. Check out my commentary for the articl...

The Dog behind the MISSION
on Nov 10, 2009 in Harley's Friends Adopt Dogs One day my Mom and I were walking in our neighborhood when we were suddenly approached by an something rather odd. There was a tall woman and her companion was a very tiny [and may I say adorable] Beagle. The woman was friendly and her little dog was...

"Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle"
on Nov 4, 2009 in Adopt Dogs This week we are discussing the importance of dog adoption and rescue. This is a beautiful and heartwarming story about true animal hero. A solider who rescued an injured dog in Iraq, only to bring him home to the U.S. This story brought tears to my...

Dog Adoption Series: Factors Influencing the Adoption of Animals
on Nov 3, 2009This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. In honor of shelters and animal adoptions we are focusing on a very important discussion about the importance of dog adoptions in our society and the crisis that surrounds it. There is a lot to...

Dog Adoption: The Problem
on Nov 1, 2009 in Adopt Dogs This week we will be discussing the importance of dog adoptions and the crisis that surrounds it. Animal adoption is one of the key basis for which Harley’s Mission was founded on and we strive to provide our readers with information abou...

Dog Adoption Series: The Problem
on Nov 1, 2009 in Adopt Dogs This week we will be discussing the importance of dog adoptions and the crisis that surrounds it. Animal adoption is one of the key basis for which Harley’s Mission was founded on. Here at Harley's Mission we strive to provide our readers...

Conquering the Black Stereotype with Style
on Oct 23, 2009 in Shelter Harley Black When I was adopted this past February, I knew that fate brought my family and me together. When I first got to the shelter, I thought: "I'm sure to be adopted quickly, after all I'm well trained, out of the puppy phase, know my ma...