Lila
1. All work is done by a small group of experienced and dedicated volunteers.
2. We take in dogs from shelters where they have run out of time and from owners who can no longer keep them.
3. We take in dogs of all ages, and those with heartworm, disabilities, and injuries.
[ 6 comments ]
Casanova is a typical black-and-white Dalmatian.
Thanks to the well-known Disney movie, nearly every child on the planet recognizes a typical Dalmatian on sight. The black spots, brown eyes, short coat, and wagging tail are hard to miss.
Even the slightest variation in this classic picture, however, produces confusion for many people, including those who volunteer in shelters and attempt to identify dog breeds. Blue eyes? Must be a husky mix. Patches over the ears? Must be some pointer in there somewhere. Brown spots? Maybe a German shorthaired cross. A long, fluffy coat? English setter, surely, what else could it be.
[ 2 comments ]
Dalmatian in shelter kennel
Many people in the general public think that shelter dogs must be dangerous or ill, too active or untrainable. And Dalmatians? Aren’t they all destructive, deaf, and prone to biting children? Hardly surprising, then, to see that their owners have given them up.
In fact, Dalmatians, like other dogs, land in shelters for reasons that have far more to do with the life of their human than with their own behavior. Changes in life circumstances are the most common reasons for which people give up dogs. It’s pretty simple. In our experience, the human who relinquishes a Dalmatian is likely to have recently gotten married, had a child, been divorced, found a new job, lost a job, moved, or suffered a severe illness. Or even gone to jail.
[ 10 comments ]
What Does a Dalmatian Look Like?
Are you sure that you know what a Dalmatian looks like? Not all of them have black spots, brown eyes, and short coats!
Painful Decisions
A young Dalmatian taken into Rescue turns out to be aggressive, and the painful decision is made to euthanize him.
Why Dalmatians End Up in Rescue
Are Dalmatians given up because they are hyperactive, deaf, or aggressive? The real reasons may surprise you.
Baby Bones Grows Up
Six puppies were rescued, cared for, and went on to new homes and loving families. The smallest puppy was named Bones.
Our Magnificent Minnie
A rejected pet store puppy scheduled to be euthanized is taken into Rescue, finds a home, and touches many hearts.
