Shelter of the Week: Mid-Atlantic Samoyed Rescue

Posted on August 11, 2011 by MelissaC

Dutch, an adoptable Samoyed at MASR

Shelter of the Week highlights animal shelters and rescues around the United States and the work they are doing in the rescue community. Want to be featured? Contact us at coldnoseschronicle [at] gmail.com with ‘Shelter of the Week’ in the heading. To see all of our featured shelters, click here.

If you love Samoyeds, you may want to check out the work done by the Mid-Atlantic Samoyed Rescue! This volunteer group covers Maryland, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania, but will help out any Samoyed that is in need. Here is part of their mission, as seen on the MASR website:

We are a non profit group of volunteers who hate the idea of even one adoptable Samoyed being euthanized at a shelter, or running loose in the street, or chained outside, ignored and alone or… So, we have banded together to save those that we can. We take them in, provide veterinary care, foster care, training and TLC until an appropriate adoptive home can be found.

You can also find a donation option through Paypal if you are interested in giving a donation. If you are interested in adopting a Samoyed, check out their available dogs, or the library of information that MASR has regarding the breed.

To adopt a Samoyed, an application must be filled out, and the price is $250, unless care exceeds that amount; however, the adoption fee will not be over $350.

Another way to support MASR is by shopping in the store on their website, and by liking their Facebook page!

Shelter of the Week: Save A Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue

Posted on August 3, 2011 by MelissaC

Pandora, an adoptable dog at Save A Mom

Save A Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue is a no-kill rescue that specializes in saving pregnant dogs and their puppies that have been mostly dumped at pounds and left behind. SAMPDR is a non-profit organization and relies on donations and adoption fees to fund their rescue, which includes all veterinary work and special needs situations. One goal of the rescue is to spay or neuter all pets that are adopted out, and to also provide loving forever homes.

SAMPDR was founded in 2005, when Denise Jones helped a dog named Sammie, who was found running around a park while pregnant. She was also severely abused and did not trust people, and Jones’ experience with Sammie led her to start the rescue. Today, the rescue is run out of Jones’ home in East Sparta, Ohio.

To donate to Save A Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue, visit their about page to make a donation through Paypal. On the same page, they have a list of items that is needed via donation, including blankets and playpens.

Shelter of the Week: Animal Art No-Kill Shelter

Posted on July 25, 2011 by MelissaC

Grayce, an adoptable dog at Animal Ark No-Kill Shelter.

[photo credits: Animal Ark]

Animal Ark No-Kill Shelter is located in Hastings, Minnesota, and they are our latest Shelter of the Week!

Located thirty minutes from the Twin Cities, Animal Ark is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1977. Although it runs on a small amount of funds, Animal Ark has an incredible facility that is quite spacious and luxurious for the pets that enter it. Rabbits stay in fancy suites tailored to their needs, while cats lounge around on cat trees in their open kitty apartments that include a view of the great outdoors. Dogs have perks too, according to Animal Ark’s website:

Each dog is provided with its own, soft, raised bed with blankets, chew toys and treats. Large, outdoor play yards are provided for our pooches. Three times each day, dogs are taken out for potty breaks and play with other dogs. In the heat of summer, kiddy pools and water misting systems provide the dogs with cool comfort. Additionally, dogs are walked each day by a group of dedicated volunteers.

It’s wonderful that these animals have such a comfortable place to stay!

Animal Ark is Minnesota’s largest no-kill shelter, and their website includes many informative articles, a virtual tour of the shelter, and contact information to inquire about adoptions. You also keep up-to-date with Animal Ark happenings by visiting their Facebook page.

Shelter of the Week: The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (Maine)

Posted on July 18, 2011 by MelissaC

Jorja, an adoptable mouse

[photo credits: ARLGP]

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, located in Maine, is our latest Shelter of the Week! This marks a very special year for ARLGP, because in 2011 they turned 100 years old! Each year, this organization takes in over 4,000 animals. Their mission is to care for them in the most humane way possible until they are adopted or reunited with their owners. Not only do they take in dogs and cats, but this nonprofit shelter has rabbits, birds, and other small creatures.

ARLGP serves many Southern Maine towns, including the following areas:

Buxton
Cape Elizabeth
Gray
Long Island
Portland
South Portland
Standish
Windham

For a full listing of areas that they serve, and a detailed history of ARLGP, please visit their “about” page.

To celebrate 100 years of service, they are currently offering cats for adoption for just $19.11. Adoption rates on cats 9 and older are currently being waived. To learn more about adoption and fees from ARLGP, visit their “adopt” page. You can also find them on Facebook!

Shelter of the Week: Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue

Posted on June 30, 2011 by MelissaC

Indie, an available at Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue

[photo credits: Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue]

This week’s Shelter of the Week is Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue from Knoxville, Tennessee. Heartland was established in August of 1998, and since then has helped over 600 dogs. This small group of volunteers evaluates dogs, provides medical care, and utilizes fosters and boarding kennels to house the dogs. This non-profit has a limited budget, and raises money through donations, fundraisers, and adoption fees (which often don’t cover the cost of the dog’s care). Thanks to their hard work and dedication, HGRR has made connections all over the United States, particularly in the New England region.

If you are interested in golden retrievers, be sure to check out this driven rescue and view their adoptable dogs. You can also help by donating or volunteering. Adopting or volunteering requires that you fill out an application, which is available on Heartland’s website. You can also check out the work they do on their Facebook page!

Don’t forget to stop at the Heartland website. It is incredibly organized and full of resources, including information about the breed.

Shelter of the Week: Because of Mandy Dog Rescue

Posted on June 24, 2011 by MelissaC

Shelter of the Week highlights animal shelters around the United States and the work they are doing in the rescue community.

Because of Mandy Dog Rescue, located in Calumet, Michigan, is on a mission to save dogs in high kill shelters and place them in loving forever homes. Inspired by a rescued Puggle named Mandy, founder Aimee Lyn Ryding started her

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