Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

I’ve had the opportunity to sit in on the latest webinars that Dr. Sheila D’Arpino has conducted here at the

Miss Maddie is now happily adjusting to life in her new home!  A great family that lives just outside of

So you’ve just finished evaluating that goofy, brown, mixed breed dog named Charlie who entered your shelter three days ago,

Nellie came to us with a history of fear of people, food aggression (delicious chew toys), fear of loud noises,

After almost three months here with us at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Sapphire was adopted and has been

Although I have always thought of myself as someone who can be cool as a cucumber under pressure, the experience

The Center for Shelter Dogs recently launched a research study on jumpy/mouthy shelter dogs.  The main goal of this project is to

Sapphire was a resident with us for 3 months. In the beginning of her time here she was very quiet

I’ve spent some time thinking about the difference in behavior and welfare of the dogs in our shelters versus my

When I was a student in veterinary school, it was easy and accepted to call all dogs who were not