
Read first,Part I: The Trauma of a Dog FightPart II: Canine Care Kits – What You Really Need By Deborah Angus I have been lucky these last few years with my three dogs. My husband administers most vaccines and standard shots, and I took our puppy, Bonnie, in to get fixed. And due to the…

By Deborah Angus Read first, Part I: The Trauma of a Dog Fight My mother and I would have never been able to take care of our Rusty in the shape he was in after the attack. Certainly, the vet saved his life and was essential to assuring Rusty’s survival for another five happy years.…

By Deborah Angus When I was a teenager, my mornings preparing for high school in Fort Worth, Texas were an arduous ritual. My daily routine required two hours to shower, dry my hair, carefully wrap my mane in hot rollers, perfectly apply my makeup and dress — all without sweating in the Texas heat. There…

Have you ever thought about being a rescue but realized it was a bit too much for you? Indeed, rescue work has its bonuses, but for newbies, slowly working yourself up to just a part-time volunteer may be all you can do. Definitely, in today’s busy society, finding a way to commit even a little…

Emergency Actions October 2024 Hundreds if not thousands of animals will be affected by Hurricane Helene, just as their human companions, who continue to reel from the monster storm. Already, reports indicate hundreds of animals have been received in Virginia and as far away as Ohio, Wisconsin and elsewhere from affected states, and many more…

If anyone would like to join us at Abandoned Terrier Rescue Association of Southern California as a volunteer, we would welcome the help, especially as our geographic area has expanded! We would love to have a list for potential transport help and, if possible, short term fostering. Some of my advice for fostering, especially if…