Tag Archive: adoption

Dogs on Tribal Lands Need You!

Former pets cannot survive well on their own. Sometimes starving, sick or unsocialized animals travel in packs and become aggressive. Unsuspecting children at play and elderly citizens are in danger of being bit or killed.

“Cleaning Up” Before the World Cup

We simply cannot allow any more dogs to be murdered in and around Sochi

Escambia County Animal Shelter: From Bland to Grand

However, for this to come to fruition, we had to complete it in only nine days! Not only did we have the daunting task to try and complete this in record time but PBS was filming a documentary about Rescue Rebuild in an upcoming episode of “Shelter Me” during this build! To say our plate was full would be an understatement. Many late nights and early mornings were upon us.

Let’s play: Pet Enrichment Ideas

It’s hard to beat one on one time with your pet. Roughhousing in the living room, Frisbee, fetch and tug-of-war are all great examples of activities for dogs inside the house or backyard. Cats enjoy batting at string, feathers and chasing laser pointers pointed at the floor! (Be careful as laser pointers pointed directly into your pet’s eye can cause serious damage—even blindness).

Meet Our New Cohort of CourageousK9s!

It is with great pride that GreaterGood.org announces CourageousK9s as our new Signature Program. Read on to learn more about our brave, mission-oriented canines, working selflessly for the greater good in all corners of the world.

Rescuing Nelly from Hurricane Irma

When disaster hits, pets and stray animals are left especially vulnerable. Some run away, frightened by the chaos. Others are unfortunately left behind as their families evacuate or head to shelters and temporary housing with a No Pets policy. Hurricane Irma sent one little black and white kitten on a harrowing journey to her new beginning.

A Dog Named Champ Benefits from the Generosity of Donors

Thanks to one amazing delivery driver and donors like you, Champ was saved from Hurricane Harvey and made an amazing recovery.

With Your Help 1,711 Pets Got a Second Chance!

By Denise Bash, Director of Special Projects Funded by GreaterGood.org (thanks to YOU), in partnership with Freekibble.com, Wings of Rescue have supported the transport of 1,711 pets on numerous Freekibble Flights to Freedom from high intake shelters to partners who have space for adoptable pets! These fabulous shelter pets’ lives are only at stake because of lack of space in shelters. Many shelters […]

Thanks to YOU, 46 Children Received Real Comfort When They Entered Foster Care!

"I know you are super busy, but Antonio has asked me every day if you got his thank you card. He has enjoyed the bag so much and still takes it everywhere with him! He talks about you all the time and talks like ya'll are best friends! He really struggles with self-esteem, and it is so wonderful to see him light up when he talks about his "team mates" and friends! (Although sometimes it takes a lot of explaining to people who don't know

Imagine Trying to Sleep in a Scary Animal Shelter on a Cold Concrete Floor

We hear all too often about what's wrong with the world; I'm happy to report some of what's right, especially the animal world.