Pawsitive Impact

11/12/2025

Something I have seen that bothers me about any business, including rescues...

When someone is a jerk on a post, other commenters and sometimes the page itself make fun of that person's intelligence. Something I have seen is making fun of them for spelling and grammar.

People typing on their phones and using social media to type how they may speak with friends does NOT dictate their intelligence level, nor their capabilities at their careers.

I have a Master's degree. You don't get that level of education being "stupid" and you certainly need to do an obnoxious amount of writing in a professional manner. I cant freaking write on my for for crap! Heck, I often mispell words on my word game because of where my fingers hit, not because I can't spell.

Social media comments do NOT determine intellect levels. And making fun of and slandering others does NOT help us change other's minds. It doesn't help our communities understand something or help them change their point of view.

Please be kind. In the words of Christina Randall Please be kind to everybody, everywhere!

11/11/2025

UNSAFE

11/08/2025

This.

One of the most common questions I hear is:
"My dog growls at my kids. How do I stop this?"

But here's the thing.
Instead of asking how to stop the growl, ask how to stop the REASON the dog is growling in the first place.

11/07/2025

Continuing education is important for all careers. Even customer services jobs get updated systems and need further education. If your veterinarian is giving you OUTDATED information that goes AGAINST the position state of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), you need a new vet!

11/06/2025

Getting some R***r love before school. I got told to have a good day.... R***r got told to have the BEST day! You know what would make R***r's best day? Adoption!

11/05/2025

If you're struggling with a dog who shows fear, aggression, or reactivity, it's important to understand that often complex behaviors need a team approach. I maintain working relationships with trusted vets and veterinary behaviorists all over the country to provide you with a behavior team to help you and your dog have a better life together.

Read more on the importance of this team approach.

https://rescuedbytraining.com/2025/11/03/need-both/

11/05/2025

Rules are in place for a reason! Pay attention to where you take your dog and rhe actual dog. Paid dog walker scrolling on the phone! 📱 🤦‍♀️

Last week, we had three teenage girls bitten by dogs, in three unrelated incidents. All three of these incidents were 100% preventable by way of responsible dog ownership.

This makes us unhappy.

When a 13-year old recalls a ‘no dogs’ sign at the gate of a soccer field and wonders why the dog owner didn’t see the same sign…

When a 14-year old ponders why a dog would be running around with a leash attached [to it] and its owner, present, but not holding the other end of it…

When a 16-year old decides to trade her bicycle for the school bus, because a dog walker was too distracted by his cell phone to control the dog he was being paid to walk...

…it bears the revisiting statements [though this time by three teenagers]--“dog owners can be irresponsible”, “adults with dogs don’t always read nor think rules apply to them”.

This too, makes us unhappy.

Friday afternoon, we visited with one of the three young girls who was bitten last week. We chatted about the incident, and
how we, ourselves, can exercise our own awareness, even when those with dogs are failing at their responsibilities.

We gave her this paw print bracelet to wear while her wounds heal, and as a thank you for taking the time to talk with us about the incident.

For all of the dog owners and dog walkers who are responsible and law abiding, thank you! For the others, please do better!

11/05/2025

Chihuahuas are the second most euthanized breed of dogs in the USA. Puppy mills and backyard breeders are to blame ... yet they ruthlessly continue to produce more than a million Chihuahua puppies each year - while nearly a million die on streets and in shelters each year. PLEASE, adopt and don't shop. Rescue a Chihuahua (or any breed of dog), save a life.

11/01/2025

I would pull these babies, and many others, if we had the funding and the foster homes! It's just me and my home and my personal, now maxed out, credit card. Rescue is expensive, especially seniors and dentals. We are feeding 5 dogs and one foster 🐈. We are in dire need of donations. Nacho's dental was about $1,400! And we have had about $100 only in donations for all of the rescues I have. All three of these need dental and more! Any rescue is looking at roughly $6k or more to save these dogs!

10/31/2025

Central MA!

10/31/2025

Nacho is a shadow