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How Koko Beat the Odds with Love

Koko’s story is unique because she wasn’t rescued in the traditional sense, but she was definitely saved. She’s a Lab/German Short Haired Pointer mix who has been through a lot. Her parents, Ben and Lisa own Modern Paws, a local pet boutique in Tampa. We have become friendly and I ran into […]

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The Art of Rescuing Dogs

Local Tampa Artist, Meaghan Scalise and her Husband Shawn rescued both of their dogs from rescue groups in the area. Marley was adopted at PetsMart via St. Francis Society Rescue. Ruca was adopted from Almost Home Dog Rescue. Meghan is the artist who painted the mural you see in the […]

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How Marvin Adopted His Family

Loren and her husband visited Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control in hopes of adopting a dog. They arrived a few minutes before the shelter was closing and on their way to the dogs section, walked passed the cat room. They noticed an orange tabby that followed them around the […]

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How Nikki Got Her Second Chance

Nikki was being shuttled from shelter to shelter because no one wanted her. Rebels Rescue, who does adoption out of a Tampa PetsMart, took her in because they knew they could help her find the home that she needed. Loren and her Husband, already had a cat named Marvin, who […]

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Yogi, a Very Pleasent Surprise

Yogi, formally Angus, was adopted from the Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC) by none other than my Dad. My mom was on a cruise at the time, but more on that later. Yogi’s story actually holds a special place in my heart because not only was he adopted from […]

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Lucy Proves Alabama Has More Than Just Football and Sweet Homes

Lucy’s Adoption Story Lucy, originally was rescued with her brother when they were 7 weeks old through Florida All Retriever Rescue (FARR). They were found in Alabama and were flown into Davis Island Airport where her foster Mom Stephanie picked them up. Lucy had some sort of bacterial infection, which resulted in […]

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Bisbee, Rescued from Dogma Pet Rescue, Looooves His Peanut Butter

Bisbee, formally known as The Archduke of Chugglesworth, was adopted by Dogma Pet Rescue located in Riverview, Florida. Bisbee had never had peanut butter prior to his photo shoot, but it’s my guess that it will make this week’s grocery list.  Dogma Pet Rescue is an all-volunteer, all-pet rescue with an emphasis on rescuing […]

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Don, a stray dog from Israel, will steal your heart

You wouldn’t know it by looking at him, but Don speaks multiple languages. Not only does Don understand English, but he also understands Hebrew! You see, Don wasn’t born here in the US. He was adopted by my friends Alon and Ilona in Israel. Don’s Adoption Story Don was adopted […]

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