Featured Dog: Sophia
ADOPTED! SOPHIA IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Sophia Female Pinscher, Miniature/Mix
Featured Dog: Chica
ADOPTED! CHICA IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Chica Female Chihuahua
It’s Never Too Late: Leo and Nala
After having to put down his beloved dog, Leo tried to adjust to being the only person at home. A widower who now lived alone, Leo missed the companionship of his dog and hated being in a house filled with silence. His grandson suggested Leo look at getting another pet. You can’t replace a best [...]
Our Lives Will Never Be the Same: Coconut
Coconut (formerly Niki) is actually a hero who has changed my life. Like so many rescue dogs we simply do not know his whole story. Somehow making his way to a high kill shelter in Hazzard, KY, this now spunky puppy-faced certain death had it not been for being plucked out and transported to NEW [...]
It Started With a Name, or Two: Sara and Cooper
Knowing that the need for shelter donations never ends, after Thanksgiving 2012, my husband and I stopped at NEW PAWSibilities to drop off some products. Once we were there we decided to take a look at some dogs. We walked into a room with dogs, almost like a lineup with dogs of all sizes and [...]
A Rescued Fur Baby: Jackson
I just wanted to thank you for all you do with rescuing all the fur babies that you do including my Jackson. Six months before adopting Jackson our beloved Black Labrador died after a bout of cancer. It was a distressing time for me but also for my other dog. I didn’t think I was [...]
A Forever Love: Duke Addae Copper Zoomie
In January I lost my twelve-and-a-half-year-old Golden Retriever and went into a serious depression. After about a month, I started looking on Petfinder.com. I filled in applications and was accepted by five or six rescue organizations so I’d be ready if I saw a dog I wanted. Whenever we saw a dog that might work we’d [...]
The Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter: Our Shelter Partner
Turn on the television or watch a movie on any given day and you’ll probably see dogs. Lots of dogs. With good reason. Dogs are cute. But beyond the cuteness factor, studies have shown that dogs reduce loneliness and depression, force us to socialize, give us a sense of purpose, lower our stress and anxiety [...]
How to Take The Best Pet Pictures: Spunky’s Paw Prints
“Allow your passion to become your purpose, and it will one day become your profession.” -Gabrielle Bernstein My name is Bobbi Hague and I am a professional pet photographer. I grew up in Wisconsin and I've always had an infinity for animals. Growing up, I had the usual cats and dogs. I also had gerbils, [...]
Coconut Wireless Connection
True confession. I was never a dog person. Now I know it’s because we never had the right dog. But since getting a dog I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned what not to do when it comes to having a rescue dog. I’ve slowly learned a lot about living life with a dog. I’m a [...]