Kittens are cute, right? Bask in our ridiculous adorableness. Adorable. Fluffy. So playful. Unfortunately we have to burst the kitten bubble. We have to tell you honestly: they don’t start out that way. We don’t want to say that they start out homely but… We’re sure he has a great personality. An enormous amount of work goes into building the … Read More
Four Reasons Our Medical Staff Kicks Butt.
#1) No Teeth, No Problem. Check out my three toofers. In case you haven’t noticed, we get a lot of wee little dogs. Small dogs tend to have big dental problems – everything is just crowded too close together in those tiny little mouths. So a lot of our smaller muffins come in with painful dental issues….. She’s got too … Read More
Yes, We Will Fix Your Dog For Free. No, We Won’t Use A Woodchipper.
We love poopies*. We really love poopies. How can you not? Look at them: We might be tiny little monsters but you are POWERLESS over our cute. Our dedication to spay/neutering has nothing to do with not liking poopies, it has to do with loving poopies. It has to do with math that just doesn’t add up. Too many unwanted … Read More
25 Million? OVER 25 Million! Mutual Rescue™ Takes Over The Internet.
If every dog gets their day, a lot of dogs (and cats) will be getting theirs very, very soon. Because Eric and Peety and Mutual Rescue™ have inspired a nation. People are looking at shelter pets in a totally different way. Us? They’re looking at us? Do we need to brag a bit? Yes, yes we do. So on Valentine’s … Read More
We Need Everyone To Get Over The Tail Thing.
We are having a little issue. What? It’s not really a little issue. It’s actually a highly populous issue made up of lots of little guys. So it’s a big issue with a lot of adorably quivering whiskers. Are you talking about us? As you know, we like to help our buddy rescues and shelters out. So when a local … Read More
And Then You Saved Me: Mutual Rescue™ Goes Beyond Saving Pets
Let’s be honest: we aren’t the only ones who do the rescuing around here. Saving isn’t a one way street. For every animal that gets adopted, a person’s life gets changed by that animal. It can be as simple as having someone to come home to. But a lot of times, it goes a lot deeper than that. Animal rescue … Read More
Three Reasons Spot and Arlo’s Love Story Is All Too Human.
They’re hip. They’re hot. They’re adorable. And they’ve taken the internet by storm. If you didn’t hear about Arlo and Spot, our most beloved mismatched pair, check out these articles in Huffington Postand The Dodo. Arlo (the husky) and Spot (the poodle) were found roaming the streets in Oakland together. The awesome folks at Oakland Animal Services took them in … Read More
Spider Cat: Elusive, Insurrection-Stirring Ninja Cat Seeks Appropriate Garden Home.
NOT Spider Cat. Stunt cat portrayal of Spider Cat. There are certain things in this world that are beyond human control: Tides. Weather. Earthquakes. Politicians. And Spider Cat. This is Spider Cat. Actual photo of genuine Spider Cat. Spider Cat is a garden cat. A garden cat is a kitty who grew up without the benefit of human companionship and … Read More
Homicidal Genius Seeks World Domination. Or Appropriate Home.
Brilliant. I eat puppies. Demented. We adore this seven month old herding dog mix but we have to tell you: La Niña is not for the faint of heart. True, she’s adorable. Who doesn’t love a speckled little dog that can jump straight into your arms because she’s so delighted to see you? Other dogs. That’s who doesn’t love La Niña. … Read More
No Such Thing As A Shelter Worker: The Pugilist At Best
In the back our Admin Area, Facilities Assistant Josh San Diego moves quietly through the cubes and offices, dropping off invoices and making folks aware of deliveries. Soft spoken and calm, he’s a favorite with the office dogs – tails wag frantically when they see Josh. He squats to greet them on their own level and talk to them. He’s … Read More