by caninehumane | Oct 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
For most of us involved in animal rescue, any day of the year is a great day to save a dog. But if you need a reason, the ASPCA declares October as “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.” According to some estimates, about 3.3 million dogs enter shelters in the U.S. annually,...
by caninehumane | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Summer is traditionally a time to get out in the sunshine with your dog, but in a pandemic summer, it’s essential! While many of us are keeping to our social bubbles, being outdoors with your loyal canine companion is a safe way to pass the time. But that heat and...
by caninehumane | Jun 18, 2020 | Education
Everyone loves a puppy. He’s adorable, tiny, and too young to be held accountable for his actions. He pees on the floor because his bladder is small. He nips your finger because he doesn’t know any better. He uses your favorite sandals as a chew toy because he’s...
by caninehumane | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our shelter has been empty since the end of March, but we are still saving dogs. Since April 1, eighty dogs have found their forever homes through CHN. Every year, CHN rescues more and more pups from dismal situations. Sometimes they just need TLC, and other times...
by caninehumane | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
I write this blog post from my home, where my family and I have been self-isolating for eighteen days. You are most likely also at home, perhaps wearing your day pajamas until 8:00 pm, when it’s time to change into your nighttime pajamas. The current pandemic has...
by caninehumane | Mar 5, 2020 | Education
When I walk in the house after being at the rescue, my dogs are all over me. They sniff my pants from ankle to hip, noses vibrating with excitement. And why not? So many other pups to smell! But sometimes when I come home after being nowhere near another dog,...
by caninehumane | Feb 4, 2020 | Puppy socialization, Training
Part 1 As an adopter of several reactive shelter dogs (dogs that “react” to other dogs, wildlife, or people by barking, lunging, or growling), I am passionate about getting the word out about properly socializing puppies. Unfortunately, while “socialization” is a word...
by caninehumane | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Don’t let holiday shopping stress you out…we’re here to help! As you go through your gift list this season, consider purchasing from small businesses that give back to rescue organizations. Here are a few suggestions, but simply google “gifts...
by caninehumane | Nov 22, 2019 | Education
Mariah Carey and Nat King Cole croon through my car radio, my inbox is chock full of pre-Black Friday offers, and I can almost smell the pumpkin pie. Sure, my lawn is still covered in leaves and the leftover Halloween candy is calling my name, but time stands still...
by caninehumane | Nov 8, 2019 | Adoptions, Education
I’ve written before about how black dogs are often the ones left unadopted in shelters. But it’s not just the color of a coat that can have a negative impact on adoptions; senior dogs (age seven and older) are frequently left languishing while waiting for a family to...
