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An Untold Story of The MuttShack
Ten years ago on April 3, 2005 …
This day was the birthday of Amanda St John and also the birth of The MuttShack Animal Rescue Foundation. The MuttShack rose out of the desire of this one Los… Continue reading
A New Year With New Hopes And Dog Adoptions In 2015
With the closing of 2014, we are very happy to announce that the total dogs adopted this past year was 391 with a total of 1292 dogs adopted in past couple years since our dog adoption events at Petco.
We want to double these numbers this year in 2015!
But we can't achieve this alone! MuttShack will need the continued and growing support of dog fosters who can care of the dogs between our weekly adoption events (every Sat. & Sun at Petco in Burbank), the help of our dog adoption event volunteers, and your continued support in donations to help sustain our dog rescue efforts. Continue reading
Dog Fosters Step Up To Help MuttShack In Time Of Need
Today several caring individuals showed up at The MuttShack Dog Adoption Center at Petco in Burbank to help foster the rescued shelter dogs that needed care after the storm that devastated The MuttShack's outside kennel play area. The repairs and rebuilding process is the next thing that Amanda and Martin St John face.The plan is to get stronger material for the outside kennels and a roof covering that won't blow over in strong winds.
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Urgent Help Needed To Rebuild Storm Damaged Dog Shelter
A massive tornado-strength wind storm hit The MuttShack Animal Rescue dog shelter last night devastating the kennel area.
Gates broken, tents destroyed, and light fixtures broken from sockets.
The rescued shelter dogs also need temporary foster homes until repairs can be done.
Immediate donations for replacement kennel and repairs are urgently needed. Continue reading
How Fostering A Dog Makes A Difference
You might think that The MuttShack Animal Rescue's job is done after rescuing a homeless dog from a lonely, caged and frightening animal shelter environment. But that's where our job begins.
Because ultimately our goal is finding new homes for these dogs, not just getting them out of shelters. We promote "Save A Life. Foster A dog" as part of our fostering campaign because we need to get people to foster the rescued shelter dogs once we get them out of shelters. Continue reading
Animal Rescue Awareness Seminars For Schools
Martin and Amanda St John of The MuttShack Animal Rescue are currently touring high schools to deliver 1 hour seminars to students about community awareness and involvement with animal rescue.
Eight million dogs and cats enter animal shelters in the U.S. each year. More than half don't make it out. That is why adopting a pet means saving a precious life and is what The MuttShack Animal Rescue has made into a reality. It is also an awareness that Martin brings to students in this seminar. Continue reading