Shop in the Island Dog store this Memorial Weekend!!! Enter code 25DOG and receive 25% off your entire order!!!! Check out our Preston Dog Collars and leashes!!! They are a bargain at $15.00!!!!
www.islanddogstore.net
May 23, 2012
May 22, 2012
Anna Belle is looking for a home!
Anna Belle a two year old lab mix is looking for a home in the Baltimore, Maryland area! She is exceptionally sweet and loving. Anna Belle was rescued from a construction site in Ceiba, Puerto Rico with her two puppies. Both her puppies have since been adopted and now she would like a forever home. If you are interested in meeting Anna Belle please contact us at info@islanddog.org or call 410-952-5208. Anna Belle is completely vaccinated, spayed and house-broken.
May 17, 2012
Island Dog and the BIG Picture
I've been doing a lot of research for grants and was recently astonished to learn that there is an estimated 600 million stray dogs in the world. Only 25% of the world dog population is actually owned. It seems horrific to think about all those dogs...homeless? It begs the question why? The answer is simple, ridiculously simple. It's spay and neuter. Unsterilized dogs and cats--produce. It's nature but I don't believe for one second that any higher force would want creatures to suffer.
Many people around the world may gravitate to animal rescues because they grab at your heart strings. You may be donating right now to Island Dog because we have in some way appealed to your heart. Thank you from the bottom of all our hearts, your donation is crucial to our work! The great part about Island Dog is that we are a little different then most rescues. We are a welfare organization, designed to fix a problem, instead of just putting a bandage on a situation. Our focus is prevention. While we do rescue dogs, our goal is to end homelessness in Puerto Rico. To really make a difference, to really see change, we created our spay & neuter program and the Red Collar Project. Both projects are extremely successful! Why? Spay and neuter saves lives, it gives hope, and it helps us build a foundation in Puerto Rico to create animal-friendly communities.
On beaches like Los Machos Beach in Ceiba, where 300 dogs use to live, now only 15 Red Collar Dogs reside. Because we have gone into the community of Ceiba and offered our programs, and humane education, we have successfully turned a graveyard into a beach. So now instead of spending donated funds on the endless cycle of rescue, we are using funds to spay and neuter...thus ending the dumping of dogs onto beaches.
In Puerto Rico, the reason most of the population has not sterilized their pet is because of lack of funds. We listened to the people and created a voucher program that works for their budget. More pets are now being cared for by a veterinarian.
It's an amazing process. It's because of you that great things are happening. It's because of you that we can look forward to Puerto Rico's homeless dog population dwindling.
You can continue to help us by continuing to fund our programs and spread awareness. 600 million stray dogs....imagine if Island Dog was able to help countries around the world build programs like the ones we now have in Puerto Rico. A Red Collar Nation = no more homeless pets!
You can learn more about our programs by visiting our web sites, www.spaypr.com and www.theredcollarproject.com
May 16, 2012
This Saturday, two BIG Island Dog Events!
VEGAN BAKE SALE & LIVE MUSIC!
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Monroeville, New Jersey
Time: 10am-10pm
Venue: Camp Jam in the Pines
Address:
Old Cedar Creek Camp Ground
247 Richwood Road
Monroeville, New Jersey
As assortment of vegan cupcakes and pastries!!! AND for your doggie friends we will be offering DOGGIE TREATS! All proceeds benefit Island Dog!
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Mutts Mingle! Join Alison Trazzera!
Cooper River Park, Camden New Jersey
Saturday, May 19, 2012--9:30am-1:00pm
May 10, 2012
Dogs available for Adoption!
We've got some great pups looking for forever homes!!! Check them out! If you are interested in adopting one of our great dogs, please contact us at info@islanddog.org!
Anna Belle
Anna Belle was rescued from a construction site in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. She is an exceptionally sweet and loving dog. She is an 18 month old black lab mix. She is about 60 pounds, but needs to gain about 10 more pounds! She is spayed and completely vaccinated. She loves to take walks and is great with kids and other dogs. She is house-broken and does not chew! Her foster mom calls her a perfect dog! She is available for adoption in the Maryland area.
Jetta
Little Jetta is an 8 week old Lab mix. She is actually the daughter of Anna Belle. She is a sweet and very affectionate pup! She loves to snuggle, give kisses, and she loves attention! She is great with other dogs, cats, and kids!
Hannah
Miss Hannah loves everyone and everything! She is a 9 week old, small breed mix. She will grow to about 15-20 pounds. In the photo above she is snuggling with Jetta!
April 26, 2012
Puerto Rican Satos touching lives!
I just had to share this story about newly adopted Fred! Special thanks to the Atlantic County Humane Society for helping us make these moments happen!!
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS POOCH!!!! On a cold, rainy Sunday on April 22nd, I unexpectedly ended up at the shelter. I had intended to make the trip on Tuesday. My intention was to look at some lab/pit puppies approximately 12 weeks of age and when I entered the shelter - that's what I did. After looking at the puppies, I decided I would come back on Tuesday with my boys and our English Bulldog for a meet and greet. As I turned to leave the kennel, I noticed a sign which said you could by a bone filled treat for a dog to make their stay a little nicer. So, I turned around walked back in and headed, treat in hand, to a dog named Morgan who is not available for adoption due to a court case. After giving Morgan her treat, I headed again for the exit. As I strolled by the runs to exit, a little tongue reached through a hole in the gate and licked my hand. I stopped knelt down and met a little black dog face to face. We looked into each others eyes and it truly was love at first sight. As I began to give him pets, I asked the humane society volunteer, Mike, what the dog's name was since I was kneeling and couldn't see the sign above me.... He said Fred. It was at this moment I almost fell over. You see, on Saturday, April 21st marked the anniversary of my father's death of 13 years - his name is...... FRED! Needless, to say when my boys and my bulldog visited on Tuesday and all went well - We brought Fred home to his forever home! We all feel like we've won the lottery!!! Thanks Island Dog, Carolyn MacNatt"
April 17, 2012
Little Wednesday is looking for a home!
Little Wednesday is the last of our 6 pack to find a new forever home! Wednesday is a lab mix, 4 months and weighing about 8 pounds. We anticipate her to be about 30 pounds full grown. She loves people, kids and other dogs. She would most likely be good with a cat because of her age and sweet nature! Wednesday is spayed, fully vaccinated and ready to find a new forever home. She is being foster in Miller Place, New York. If you would like more info or want to set up a meeting with Miss Wednesday, please contact Katie at kt4266@aol.com.
Wednesday is on the left
March 30, 2012
March Rescue Week!
I've said it a million times, but if it wasn't for our amazing volunteers Island Dog would not exist. It takes a team to run our programs and Alison Trazzera is a huge part of that team! This week Alison flew in from New Jersey to help me take some amazing dogs off the streets of Puerto Rico. We picked up five new pups this week and this weekend they are available for adoption at the Atlantic County Humane Society in Atlantic City, New Jersey! Stop by and meet our Island Dogs at the event! Alison will be available to answer your questions and help guide you to finding the right dog for your family!
Meet the Crew!
Anna...rescued from the Rio Mar Hotel
Zack
Tootsie
Brandi
March 23, 2012
Our Newest Pups
These little girls started out as seven, we sadly lost 1...so then their were six. A wonderful couple from Virgina took 2 of our tan beauties and now we are down to four! Check them out! They will be flying to New York and Chicago in the next two weeks!!
March 21, 2012
Special Thanks to Liz Challender
I may have founded Island Dog, but it's taken a collection of amazing people to make it is what it has become. We have grown into the largest Animal Welfare group in Puerto Rico, rescuing hundreds of dogs a year and spaying and neutering over 1,500 dogs & cats a year!! We are making huge progresses daily and it's because of people like Liz.
Liz recently held the Rock out for Island Dog Event in Cherry Hill, New Jersery. While the event did not have the attendance Liz was hoping for, she did an amazing job organizing the event and everyone who came had a fantastic time!! Liz raised over $1,000.00 which will certainly help with our always large vet bill.
Liz, thank you for making such a huge difference, for taking the time to spread awareness, and pay it forward! The puppies all send kisses and hugs!!
Thanks to all who attended and who help Liz make Rock out for Island Dog a great night!!
Check out the photos!
Liz and Bruce Challender
