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…
In Loving Memory of Chance: 1999-2012
Last night, Chance, our 13 year old rescue dog passed away. After arriving to Washington, DC, he deteriorated quickly and we learned he had a brain tumor that was causing him to…
Alumni Update: 65th Dog Adopted Kody (Blane) is a very happy boy!
Kody was rescued from Bladen County, NC in June 2012. He was first fostered by Kathy and then by Laura. We were so happy to save him, but we were…
Dog Trainer Shera of Pawfect Pups Helps City Dogs Rescue with Essential Training Skills
Guest Post by Red Curl Gurl and Meredith Since the early days of her childhood, Shera Beck has always loved dogs and horses. It began with some stuffed animals and…
City Dogs Rescue Celebrates An Extra Special Double Adoption
They say good things come to those that wait. Since May, Daisy and Buttercup (a bonded pair of rat terriers) have been waiting for their forever home. During that time, they enjoyed…
Update on Lucky
Remember Lucky? Well, today we have an update from this City Dogs alum, who was adopted in early May. Lucky’s new family shared this recent update with us: “Lucky is a great…
Hershey needs some TLC: Sponsor him today!
Hershey is a 6 year old chocolate lab that City Dogs Rescue saved recently. Unfortunately, he has heartworm because his previous owners did not give him the proper flea/tick prevention….