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Chronicles of Rescue: No Moms Left Behind
It started with a text. Wednesday, 2:40pm: “I’m sure someone in Yakima this week has already begged you for help lol. God it’s rough out there.”
Hacks to Take Good Photos of Your Foster Dog
Photos are usually the first thing potential adopters see—and a good one can truly make all the difference. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent
Foster Spotlight: Mike and Merrigay Steskal
We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the Steskal foster family, whose selfless love, sacrifice, and dedication has been life-saving for the dogs they
5 Pearls of Wisdom to Help You Let Go of a Foster Dog
I cry every time. And that look of confusion and wanting to follow you when you walk away from them? Gut-wrenching. Remembering these things always helps me.
Kudos to a Very Special Foster Family
Rebecca and John are not your average fosters. They’re pretty damn exceptional. This tribute lends credence to why their advice on all things fostering matters.
Stay Calm and Adopt a Dog
Guest Post by Dog Gone Seattle adopter Julie D. Barnes I acquired my first ever dog a few months ago, an eight week old Terrier mix.
How to Prevent Future Separation Anxiety while you Shelter at Home with your Dog
It is a crazy time in the world, and very busy at Dog Gone Seattle as we have been focusing all our energy on rescuing
Thoughts and Actions on COVID-19
This is a very scary time, and I think we are all wondering how we will look back on 2020. There are so many unknowns
An Open Letter to the Anonymous Haters
10 minute read by Dog Gone Seattle Founder/Director Jenny Nordin. TL;DR Dog Gone Seattle is being slandered and harassed by anonymous individual(s) who have made
DGS Rescue Roadtrip: San Bernadino or Bust!
DGS stages shelter “jail break” in San Bernardino What do you do when you know that many, many dogs are going to be euthanized at
Finding the Right Pet: Tips for First-Time Pet Owners
photo credit. If you’ve never owned a pet before, it can be a life-changing decision for your entire family. That’s why it’s important to do
Don’t Let Your Dog Shake Hands Like Donald Trump: The 3-Second-Rule for Dog Introductions
Most everyone has seen the videos of President Trump and his inappropriate handshakes that go on for way too long! A normal handshake, between two