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Champion dogs, star dogs, and your dog
Of course I watched the National Dog Show, but not for any special rooting interest — all of mine are what we in these parts like to call “multicultural canines.” As it turns out, I did have an interest in the winner, after the fact. The Best in Show dog was a wire fox terrier,…
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Pet Safe Coalition Works Overtime in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
DDAF is always open to hearing from qualified non-profit animal welfare and rescue groups that would like to be considered for our grant program. But when Hurricane Sandy struck the New York/New Jersey area, our team went on the offensive, looking for a reputable group with active volunteers on the ground in the affected region. …
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Celebrities Celebrate Doris Day Animal Foundation’s 35th Anniversary
From animal-loving legends like Betty White and Tippi Hedren to compassionate contemporary stars such as Rachel Miner, Michael Vartan, Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba and It’s Me or the Dog‘s Victoria Stilwell, celebrities have happily stepped in front of the camera to proclaim their not so “Secret Love” for a doggedly devoted…
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Well Wishes for Our 35th!
There are thousands of Doris Day Animal Foundation supporters worldwide. Doris Day counts many personal friends from her career as a singer and actress among them. Even decades after her retirement from the Hollywood limelight, Doris continues to inspire a new generation of singers, dancers and actors — not only with her films and recordings,…
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Jacob Gets a Second Chance
A kitten caught in a house fire is one of the latest recipients of funds from The Duffy Day Lifesaving Program.
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Microchipping Information
Microchipping identifies your pet if it is ever lost and is as simple as a vaccination. For more information visit http://microchipregistry.foundanimals.org
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Mama Thrown Off the Track?
Race Track Mama, a gorgeous young lady of 12 years, lived at Santa Anita Racetrack for many years, watched over by a Cat Posse volunteer. She had been spayed quite a while back after the group found homes for her litter of kittens, and the feral colony monitor made sure she was getting fed and…
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Gabriel Finds His Angels
Gabriel could have been just one more old dog who appeared to be reaching his end. But with your help and DDAF’s grant, Peppertree Rescue helped Gabriel want to live again. When he was picked up by New York City Animal Control in 2011 and placed in a kennel in the shelter, he was lethargic,…
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Going The Extra Mile For Animals
That’s Downtown Dog Rescue in Los Angeles, which focuses much of its efforts on area shelters with high kill rates. Radish, a 10-12 year old Chihuahua was scheduled for euthanasia with her kennel mate, Cookie, when one of the DDR volunteers spotted these senior four-leggers after receiving DDAF’s grant for seniors. After being diagnosed with…
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Doris Day Helps Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
An icon of Hollywood’s Golden Era, Doris Day is helping a non-profit’s efforts to let senior Spots enjoy their their golden years. While the LA Film Critics Association will show their appreciation for the showbiz legend with a Lifetime Achievement Award on January 13, 2012, dog devotees are applauding the animal-loving luminary’s passion for compassion…
