All the News That's Fit to Bark!
Different angles on one enduring subject. Follow the sources in each story, compare the evidence, and make room for a surprise.
PhotographEvents that combine independent breweries, community gatherings, and support for local animal welfare organizations offer one enjoyable model for helping dogs in need.
PhotographDepartment of Homeland Security. U.S. Coast Guard. 3/1/2003 · Public domain
Employee donation programs at many large companies can double or triple contributions to qualifying shelters and breed-specific health groups, stretching each gift further for animal care.
PhotographA single volunteer sighting during a mountain search shows how everyday cyclists can support organized pet-rescue efforts.
PhotographA look at coordinated Swiss rescue operations that include avalanche dogs, drawn from limited public descriptions of specialist teamwork.
PhotographA real Alpine dog whose reputation grew from hospice service, even though detailed rescue records were never kept.
Historical collection imageFrom military experiments in the 1940s to civilian stewardship by the Swiss Alpine Club, dogs became valued partners in locating people buried by snow.
PhotographLong-distance dog rescues move animals from high-intake shelters to new homes, but careful selection, vaccination, and quarantine steps are essential to limit the spread of illnesses such as parvovirus and distemper.
PhotographA straightforward look at how some rescues share owner-surrender listings and why direct contact with the current owner shapes the experience.
PhotographThoughtful financial and legal steps can spare aging canines the upheaval of sudden rehoming when their people face illness or the inevitable.