Failed Foster – A Successful Failure
Sometimes failing stinks, but once in a while, it’s a beautiful thing. Huh? I’m talking about the times when a foster family falls in Love. Big, gob-smacking love, when they know that the dog they’ve cared for has… Read More
Why Foster Homes Matter – Brewster’s Story
Anyone who’s familiar with rescue life knows that not everything goes as planned. In fact, not very much goes as planned! Brewster is the perfect example. We weren’t anticipating another dog at the moment. All of our foster… Read More
Ask The Trainer: How to Potty Train a New Puppy
House training is at the top of the list when you bring home a new puppy or dog. It can also be one the more frustrating aspects of dog training. Some puppies just don’t learn very quickly that… Read More
The Truth About Special Needs Dogs
When Arctic Spirit Rescue asked me to write about an article about “Special Needs” dogs, a myriad of subjects came to mind. My husband and I are suckers for dogs with disabilities to the point where I started… Read More
So You Want A Siberian Husky!
We’ve heard it all through the years: “They have such pretty blue eyes!” “They look like a wolf!” “My cousin’s best friend’s neighbor had one when I was a child, they’re cool.” They’re often seen in blockbuster movies… Read More
Canine Epilepsy – Signs & How to Treat
Since Izzy is looking for his forever home we asked our primary Veterinarian – Dr. Amy Kidd of Pocopson Veterinary Station in West Chester, PA – for some information about canine seizure disorders. Izzy was treated by Dr…. Read More
Training a Special Needs Dog
The local shelters are bursting at the seams with adoptable dogs this time of year. Some may be older or have special needs and have years of unconditional love to give. Learn about how it might be easier… Read More
The Danger of Pyometra in Dogs
Hello! Sallie here! I want to share with you my scary near death experience so maybe your lady dogs don’t have a similar or worse experience. When I came to my forever family, they were told that I was… Read More
My dog is chewing everything!
HELP! MY DOG IS CHEWING EVERYTHING! By Jeff Dentler It is true that dogs, especially puppies, chew. A lot! But there are a couple of things to remember when it comes to chewing. Number one: it’s normal. Chewing… Read More
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Last Updated: January 30, 2021 by Arctic Spirit Rescue
With a New Year Comes Increased Dog Relinquishments
The beginning of the year calls began at 8am on New Year’s Day and have continued daily since then. “I need to relinquish my dog immediately!”. This is nothing new for any rescue group. It has been perpetuated… Read More