Rescues & Rescue Treats® Blog

It's a small world. If you live in North Carolina chances are you probably have seen Brian pushing his cart around and passing out treats to dogs in your neighborhood while taking to their fur parents about our mission.   We have heard all the way back to our HQ that Brian is now called "the dog treat guy" in Raleigh... A title that he laughed at and embraced when he was recognized out running errands.   We interviewed Brian in order to understand how he has established such a strong base of rescue supporters and followers in North Carolina.   Why do...

What motivated you to start a dog rescue organization? I was looking for a way to help. I had just adopted my first dog, six months after, I was fostering another dog and couldn’t help but also adopt him. Through volunteering and loving and caring for my own two dogs, I had a strong desire to take further action, to help as many dogs as possible. How long has your dog rescue been in operation, and what has been the biggest challenge so far? SSR was founded in 2012, so we've been going strong for 12 years now. The biggest challenge...

What motivated you to start a dog rescue organization? - Dogs have always been my 'thing.' Even during my childhood, I always knew that I wanted to help animals. I found myself fostering and completing administration tasks for other rescues. I didn't like the way other rescues were running certain components of their businesses,  and felt I would prefer to do it for myself. So I took the leap, and started Strong Paws! How long has your dog rescue been in operation, and what has been the biggest challenge so far? -We started in 2019, and since then, we have helped 425+...

Are you considering fostering a dog? Want to be a future foster failure? We have the guide for you.  Just by reading this article you are already thinking in the right direction.

There are various ways you can help your local rescue or shelter. Here are our top 5 suggestions that you may not have thought of!

Before a severe emergency occurs, be ready! Some local shelters, for instance, have a "no dog policy" in times of emergency or disaster. Nevertheless, the following advice will help you make sure that your dog is prepared for any situation.