Rescuing Dogs in Smyth County, VA
By Amy McLean, CDR volunteer “Can you make a phone call for me?” The chat window from Meredith Raimondi, a director of City Dogs Rescue (CDR), popped up on my…
Photographing Puppies: A Thanks to City Dogs Rescue’s Volunteer Photographers
A sizeable part of rescuing dogs is placing them in warm, loving homes. Outreach on Facebook and the main City Dogs Rescue website are critical to enriching lives of both,…
A Special Thanks to CDR’s Volunteers
City Dogs Rescue (CDR) in Washington, DC was incorporated as a nonprofit just barely 2 years ago in September 2011. The past month has been a whirlwind of dog rescuing…
Fostering runs in the family: Meet the Pezzolis
It’s no secret that purchasing dogs from breeders has long been the norm for many families nationwide. Adopting a dog with an unknown history might be daunting for some, it…
Volunteer Spotlight: Eve Kager and The Story Behind CDR Lemon Hounds
by Guest Blogger Orietta She had always dreamed of adopting a dog of her own, so when Eve Kager moved to Washington, D.C. last fall, she made it a point…
Foster Family Spotlight on The Emersons: 11 Foster Dogs and Counting…
Lots of people have family photos peppered throughout their homes as reminders of happy events and a showcase of candid glimpses into family history. The Emerson family is no different,…
Update on Cleveland County Animal Control
Many people have asked for an update on what has been happening at Cleveland County Animal Control since our Intake Coordinator, Patricia Kennedy, submitted a presentation to the County Commissioners with specific…
Rescuing Dogs in Smyth County, VA
By Amy McLean, CDR volunteer “Can you make a phone call for me?” The chat window from Meredith Raimondi, a director of City Dogs Rescue (CDR), popped up on my…
The District Hound by CDR
by Meredith Raimondi, Director Since I started volunteering for City Dogs Rescue, I developed my love of hounds. When I began to learn more about animal rescue, I found out…
The Sad Truth About Buckshot in Rescue Dogs
These four dogs came to City Dogs Rescue with shotgun residue.How could anyone shoot these beautiful animals? In the past year, City Dogs Rescue has saved at least 5 dogs…