We all have likely experienced the loss of a pet. We turn inward and grieve but after time passes, we usually begin to feel the need to find a new attachment… someone to love, to hold, to cherish while keeping us company. This month’s story is exactly about that. The search and the outcome creatingRead more
One of our young supporters hopes to be a writer one day. Recently, he was sitting with some friends and asked them to, “give me two words and in 15 minutes I will create a poem about those words.” Here is “Kitty Litter” by Jason Guagliardo. We hope you enjoy it! The soundRead more
More than 20% of dogs have some form of separation anxiety and have additional needs. If you are adopting a dog, they may have had a rough start in life and it is important to help them to feel safe and secure. This will reduce the possibility of separation anxiety and help you to dealRead more
Many people ask, “how do I donate to APR?” This month we’re going to give you a list of creative ideas that we hope will include the right one for you. A very popular program today is “Facebook Fundraisers.” Instead of receiving gifts for your birthday, anniversary or special occasion ask your Facebook Friends toRead more
By: Jocasta Damson “Pets are incredibly well loved: according to a 2015 Harris poll, 95% of owners think of their animal as a member of the family” -Time.com. Few things fill up any animal lover’s heart like the moment they lock eyes with their pet for the first time. There’s a feeling of love and acceptance. ARead more
Single, 50 years old and the human to two small canines, I cannot help but turn to my four-legged loved ones for just about everything on the emotional spectrum. “Zoey” and “Kiwi” are unconditionally present for me during times of happiness, sadness, or when I feel upset, anxious, or fearful. Anyone who has had theRead more
Every year at this time we honor those creatures who are now described as seniors. Just as we shower our grandmas and grandpas with love we need to remember to do all we can for senior animals. At Abandoned Pet Rescue this month we want to take the time to tell you about some ofRead more
Everyone loved Charlie. So, when the senior, one-eyed, toothless Chihuahua showed up at Abandoned Pet Rescue, dropped off by a concerned couple who found him wandering the streets, a collective sigh of sadness could be felt around the shelter. Who would leave an old guy like this, completely defenseless, aloneRead more
In October of 2017, I met a volunteer at a hotel where I was staying while Irma was going over South Florida. She told me Bronx’s story. I have always been reticent going into shelters or rescues because I thought I couldn’t take it. I didn’t want to see dogs at their “lowest” point, abandoned,Read more
Thanks to a great member of our staff several dogs are happily back in their homes after finding a way to get away from their owners. Dennis Rathbun is a dedicated dog lover so when dogs like Tango, Dexter and Mogwai were found and brought to the shelter. Dennis was on the case to findRead more
