These Pilots Fly At-Risk Dogs To Safe Havens Every Weekend

Jonathan Plesset and Brad Childs -- co-founders of the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) -- spend nearly every weekend collecting at-risk pets and whisking them to safer places.

This past weekend, four planes and five volunteer pilots moved 15 dogs from a West Virginian facility where the pups' time was up to a Pennsylvania nonprofit shelter that doesn't euthanize for space. A 16th dog was flown to a rescue group in Pittsburgh.

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Puppy Mill Dogs Will Be Available For Adoption Soon: Atlanta Humane Society

Dogs who previously existed in squalid conditions at a Mississippi puppy mill, will soon have a new lease on life, reported the Atlanta Humane Society on Facebook on Sunday.

According to the Humane Society, a total of 30 dogs will be available for adoption at some point in the next 7 to 10 days. The dogs include multiple breeds, including Italian Greyhounds, Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Poodles and more. The dogs are currently being allowed time to recover from their difficult ordeal and they are receiving much needed veterinary care.

The dogs came from breeding operations discovered in Alcorn County, Mississippi last Wednesday. The dogs were said to be living in deplorable conditions; rabbit cages, stacked on top of each other, were holding many of the dogs. Cages were described as being full of feces, urine and countless maggots.

According to 11 Alive News, Dr. Gloria Dorsey, DVM and Vice President of Medical Services at the Atlanta Humane Society stated:

Following the spay and neuter surgical procedures, it will take some time to address all the needs of the animals and make sure they are properly vetted,

"Beyond surgery, it's about giving these animals proper care and giving them a little time to decompress. We need to help some gain weight and since some were suffering from tooth decay, they will need tooth extractions. So our biggest priority is getting these animals healthy."

The Humane Society intends to notify their Facebook followers when the dogs in their care will be available for adoption; the adoptions will be first come, first served. Potential adopters will be screened and must be approved.

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Melissa Rivers Dresses Up Joan Rivers Dogs' For Halloween

When Joan Rivers died at 81, she left behind four dogs: Teegan, Mikey, Lola and Sam.

The comedian's daughter, Melissa, has taken them in and even dressed them up for Halloween.

"Happy Halloween: Teegan the frankfurter, Princess Lola, Sam the alligator, Mikey the pumpkin. #melrivers #joanrivers," she wrote on Instagram, next to a photo of the dogs.


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Lucky A German Shepherd Who's Owners Dumped Him in a Shelter Needs to Feel Lucky Again Do You Have Room in Your Heart and in Your Home for Lucky?

 This handsome boy's name is Lucky, but how can that be if his family dumped him at a the busy Carson Animal Care Center in California after five years? Now he just waits in his barred shelter for his family to return; Lucky is so depressed, he barely makes eye contact with anyone.

Click here for Lucky's PetHarbor listing: Lucky  When inquiring about Lucky, please reference ID#A4768923. This beautiful dog was surrendered on October 22 and is available for adoption.

A Facebook page for Lucky can be found by clicking HERE. Volunteers and animal lovers have been sharing this beautiful dog's story with their friends, family and coworkers. Please take a few moments and share his story with a Facebook friend. Sharing saves lives. Lucky only needs that one special person to become his hero.

Watch a short video of Lucky by clicking HERE.

"Maybe my family will come and bring me home," he seems to be thinking as he watches people pass by his kennel.

"They named him Lucky and he must have felt like he was until the day he was left at the shelter. He is so depressed, he doesn't even want to look at you, and this sweet beauty needs help. Please check out his video and share sweet Lucky; he really needs help now."

Carson Shelter, Gardena, California
216 Victoria Street, Gardena, California
Phone: 310.523.9566

Monday -Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday -Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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How To Crate Train An Adult Dog

Perhaps your dog is a rescue and was never properly house trained. Or you have to move across the country and need to put her in a crate for the trip. Or maybe the pooch has just started acting out in destructive ways while you’re away from the house. There are many reasons why you might need to train your adult dog to sit calmly and quietly in a crate.

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Al Green's Bull Reportedly On The Loose ... Again

Shelby County, TN (WMC) - What's lurking around the corner this Halloween? It may be a bull. Shelby Forest residents are on the lookout for a bull that is reportedly on the loose.

According to neighbors, the bull belongs to R&B icon Al Green. It is the second Halloween that neighbors are spooked.

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I Found Fancy, An Adorable Chinese Shar-Pei/Terrier Mix Lying in the Street and Saved Her - Now She is Ready For Her Forever Home

 Dear Reader: You have seen me post this dog several times down my feed. This is the dog that my husband and I found lying in the street and called animal control.

I can not adopt her because I live in Prince George's County, Maryland, and her breed is illegal here.

I have followed Fancy down her road to recovery, and will never give up on finding her the loving home that she deserves.

Animal ID: 24130747
Species: Dog
Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei/Terrier, Staffordshire Bull
Age: 2 years 15 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Black
Spayed/Neutered : Spayed
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Kennel






I ask that you please share Fancy with family, friends and co-workers. You can read all about Fancy in my post below:

The Story of Fancy, An Adorable Chinese Shar-Pei/Terrier Mix, Found Dying in the Street - Rescued by Good Samaritans - Looking for a Forever Home

Meet Fancy, A Sweet Girl That Will Kiss And Snuggle You to Death! Pet of the Week at the Washington Humane Society - Available for Adoption NOW!

If you, or someone you know are interested in adopting Fancy, please contact:

Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC
Georgia Avenue Adoption Center
7319 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 723-5730

Why not stop by the shelter and meet Fancy.

Thank you for sharing Fancy!

Nestle Purina PetCare is Offering a Service Allowing Dog Owners to Customize Food for Their Pets

St. Louis, Missouri -  Nestle Purina PetCare is offering a service allowing dog owners to customize food for their pets.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the new Just Right by Purina service allows customers to formulate dog food based on specific characteristics of their dog — age, breed and activity level. St. Louis-based Purina is a unit of Switzerland-based Nestle.

Purina makes the Beneful, Apo and Dog Chow brands. It says it is the first major pet food maker to produce a personalized dog food in the U.S.

Purina began sales in March as a testing phase. The product launched nationwide Oct. 28.

"So far people have responded well to it," said Brian Lester, director of marketing for Just Right by Purina. "As you look at the many other categories that consumers are in, there are more and more customized features that are being offered every day."

Customers log in at JustRightPetFood.com and enter information that begins with the dog's name. Users are asked protein preference with options that include chicken, salmon and lamb.

Pet owners are asked if their dog has dry skin, whether its coat is shiny, and whether the dog is over- or underweight. In fact, a photo of the dog can be put on the personalized bag if the owner chooses.

It doesn't come cheap — the price is higher than Purina's standard dog food. A 6-pound bag is $24.99; a 12-pound bag is $37.99.

Lester said Purina is deciding whether to make a similar offering for cats.