Gordon Highlander Rescue Program

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Knowing how to pet a dog properly is key for having positive interactions with pups. Here’s how to do it, and where dogs like to be pet.

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Retractable leashes seem like a good idea, but they have several safety risks to consider. Here’s what to know about retractable leashes, plus safer leash options.

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14/07/2022

Check your dog food/treat supply for these recalled brands.

Complete details of the Stormberg dog treats recall of July 2022 as reported by the editors of The Dog Food Advisor.

14/05/2022

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-dog-breed-affect-behavior/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20220513_prcomms_akc_communicates&utm_term=AKC%20Communicates%20Optins

A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.

04/05/2022

Dogster is a publication where dog lovers come together to get the latest expert advice about dog behavior, health, news and entertainment.

16/03/2022

Another option for assisting animal refugees in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine: Animals at Risk Your donation will be rushed to help Ukrainian animals. URGENT: ANIMALS ARE AT DIRE RISK AS THEIR FAMILIES FLEE UKRAINE. The war in Ukraine has displaced thousands of people and animals. Every day, more families rush to escape the bombing. Many bring their beloved pet...

22/02/2022

Thanks everyone. Laika has found a new home.

19/02/2022

Our Team love this and want to believe this happens ❤ WARNING: Tissues may be required.

Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All the recent arrivals were confused and concerned. They had no idea what to think for they had never experienced a day like this before. But the animals who had spent some time waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was happening and began to gather at the pathway leading to the Bridge to watch. They knew this was something special.

It wasn't too long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung heavy and low with tail dragging along the ground. The other animals on the pathway...the ones who had been at RainBow Bridge for a while...knew the story of this sad creature immediately. They had seen it happen far too many times.

Although it was obvious the animal's heart was leaden and he was totally overcome with emotional pain and hurt, there was no sign of injury or any illness. Unlike the pets waiting at the Bridge, this dog had not been restored to his prime. He was full of neither health nor vigor. He approached slowly and painfully, watching all the pets who were by now watching him. He knew he was out of place here. This was no resting place for him. He felt instinctively that the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But alas, as he came closer to the Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who spoke softly to the old dog and apologized sorrowfully, telling him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their special people could pass over the Rainbow Bridge. And he had no special beloved people...not here at the Bridge nor on Earth below.

With no place else to turn, the poor elderly dog looked toward the fields before the Bridge. There, in a separate area nearby, he spotted a group of other sad-eyed animals like himself...elderly and infirm. Unlike the pets waiting for their special people, these animals weren't playing, but simply lying on the green grass, forlornly and miserably staring out at the pathway leading to the Bridge. The recent arrival knew he had no choice but to join them. And so, he took his place among them, just watching the pathway and waiting.

One of the newest arrivals at the Bridge, who was waiting for his special people, could not understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the pets who had been there for some time to explain it to him.

"That poor dog was a rescue, sent to the pound when his owner grew tired of him. The way you see him now, with graying fur and sad, cloudy eyes, was exactly the way he was when he was put into the kennels. He never, ever made it out and passed on only with the love and comfort that the kennel workers could give him as he left his miserable and unloved existence on Earth for good. Because he had no family or special person to give his love, he has nobody to es**rt him across the Bridge."

The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?"

As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the all-invasive gloom lifted. Coming toward the Bridge could be seen a single figure...a person who, on Earth, had seemed quite ordinary...a person who, just like the elderly dog, had just left Earth forever. This figure turned toward a group of the sad animals and extended outstretched palms. The sweetest sounds they had ever heard echoed gently above them and all were bathed in a pure and golden light. Instantly, each was young and healthy again, just as they had been in the prime of life.

From within the gathering of pets waiting for their special people, a group of animals emerged and moved toward the pathway. As they came close to the passing figure, each bowed low and each received a tender pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Their eyes grew even brighter as the figure softly murmured each name. Then, the newly-restored pets fell into line behind the figure and quietly followed this person to the Bridge, where they all crossed together.

The recent arrival who had been watching, was amazed. "What just happened?"

"That was an Animal Rescuer," came the answer.

"That person spent a lifetime trying to help pets of all kinds. The ones you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of such unselfish work. They will cross when their families arrive. Those you saw restored were the ones who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are permitted to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to es**rt those poor pets that didn’t find a place on Earth across the Rainbow Bridge. You see, all animals are special to them...just as they are special to all animals."

"I think I like rescuers," said the recent arrival.

"So does God," was the reply.

--Author Unknown.

19/02/2022

09/01/2022

Looks like Andy, adopted in December, enjoyed opening his Christmas present!

09/01/2022

Desi says Happy New Year to all of his fellow adopted dogs!

02/09/2021

Tragic

Donate supplies or cash to Kabul Small Animal Rescue. Kabul Small Animal Rescue is an animal cared for by Kabul Small Animal Rescue, a shelter/rescue based in Oliver Springs, TN, who is 501 (c) (3) verified. On the night of August 15, 2021, news originating out of Kabul, Afghanistan sent shock waves...

08/08/2021

15/05/2021

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/09/30/neutering-health-risks.aspx Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veteri...

02/05/2021

Ever wonder what all those letters before and after a dog's name mean?

https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/akc-titles-sorted-alphabetically/

# Indicates that the title can be earned multiple times. The number of times the criteria for the title have been met will follow the title abbreviation (ex: MACH8)

27/04/2021

Please consider signing this petition to end cruel and unnecessary product testing on animals.

Sign this petition urging Congress to stop cruel animal tests on puppies by passing the Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness bill.