Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Before beginning my internship at the Center for Shelter Dogs at The Animal Rescue League of Boston, I had no

I recently went through one of the most traumatic experiences of my entire life. I lost my mother to the

Sensory stimulation is an essential part of a dog’s life. In contrast to wild animals who are exposed to a

Playfulness is at the top of many people’s list of why they like dogs. Play is a great way to

It was truly a wonderful and successful week at the Southampton Animal Shelter. As part of the Center for Shelter

It’s been a busy but exciting week here at the Southampton Animal Shelter.  Several of us from CSD are here working

Relinquishing owners are an important source of information about a dog’s behavioral history.  In fact, a recent survey conducted by

In the summer 2011 issue of Our Four-Footed Friends we brought you the adoption story of Dennis and Vinny. Dennis, a

The landscape of humane sheltering is pretty diverse.  Organizations can range from very small, volunteer-based groups focused on a specific

Most shelter dogs spend many hours by themselves in their kennel.  Due to anxiety, lack of exercise, and boredom, the