Guest Post by Dog Gone Seattle adopter Julie D. Barnes I acquired my first ever dog a few months ago, an eight week old Terrier mix.  The timing had never been right before: I either worked too many hours or rented non-pet-friendly apartments.  My six year old son was desperate for a puppy, and now that we finally had a home with a private securely fenced yard, I struggled for a reason to say no.   Admittedly, I had always wanted an Old English Sheepdog, but did not think it would be fair to keep one in a city dwelling when they need a lot of space.  I also became ..read more

It is a crazy time in the world, and very busy at Dog Gone Seattle as we have been focusing all our energy on rescuing dogs like Eddie, who was one of two dogs left behind at a California shelter that was closing its doors. We are overjoyed at the increase in foster and adoption applications that have been coming in during the last few weeks! For every dog adopted, we get to save another that is at risk.⁣ ⁣ All of these newly adopted dogs will love having their families home with them, but having your new best friend as a constant shadow now may cause some separation anxiety when things event ..read more

This is a very scary time, and I think we are all wondering how we will look back on 2020. There are so many unknowns as we navigate a new way of life, with the fortunate folks working from home while others have been or soon will be laid off, kids homeschooling, grocery store shelves barren, and no toilet paper or traffic in sight. Many of us have loved ones that we are very concerned for; I count myself in this group and have a great deal anxiety over the safety of my immune-compromised hero-father. For those who have lost a friend or loved one to COVID-19, I can’t even imagine the pain and ..read more

10 minute read by Dog Gone Seattle Founder/Director Jenny Nordin. TL;DR Dog Gone Seattle is being slandered and harassed by anonymous individual(s) who have made it their mission to take down anyone allegedly affiliated with Jeff Gellman/Solid K9 Training. DGS has attended Solid K9 Training seminars but has never hired Gellman to train rescue dogs and has never witnessed animal abuse during these seminars. DGS ascribes to LIMA training, employing the least intrusive minimally aversive methods necessary, and has never abused any animals in its care. DGS has successfully rehabilitated and rehome ..read more

DGS stages shelter “jail break” in San Bernardino What do you do when you know that many, many dogs are going to be euthanized at high-kill shelters in San Bernardino, CA, and the transport vehicles that usually bring dogs to Seattle are broken down or fully booked? If you’re Jenny Nordin, founder of Dog Gone Seattle (DGS), you rent a van, set it up with crates and supplies, and drive 2,376 miles to rescue as many dogs as possible and bring them back to Seattle. What else? Fourth of July causes shelter crises Jenny’s dilemma, and master scheme, began before the 4th of July this summer. The ho ..read more

photo credit. If you’ve never owned a pet before, it can be a life-changing decision for your entire family. That’s why it’s important to do some research and think hard about the type of animal you want, what sort of changes you’ll need to make to your home and lifestyle to help him fit in, and the best ways to keep him safe and happy, especially if he’s a rescue animal. There are so many preparations to think about that it can be overwhelming, so take your time and don’t enter into any decisions too quickly. Talk to your family and get everyone’s input so that you’re all on the same page; a ..read more

Most everyone has seen the videos of President Trump and his inappropriate handshakes that go on for way too long! A normal handshake, between two ‘consenting adults’ is brief. A handshake is an introduction: You don’t know the person. You don’t death grip their hand. You don’t hold on for too long. You introduce yourself, and then you let go. Both parties participate, briefly, and then release. When a physical interaction with someone you don’t know goes on for too long, it’s awkward. It’s uncomfortable. It’s not appropriate. It causes tension. The same is true for dogs! Over and over again ..read more

So you want to adopt a dog? That’s wonderful! At Dog Gone Seattle, we are always looking to match the right family with the right dog. Once we have ‘approved’ an application, the next step in the process is a meet and greet! This is an opportunity for you to meet the dog you are interested in adopting, and also for the case manager or foster to meet you. Consider this a “mutual interview” and please know that a meet and greet is not a guarantee of adoption. We need to feel good about the placement, and of course you do as well. That being said, here are some tips for potential adopters to hel ..read more

Share a photo of your pup dressed up in a Halloween costume for a chance to win two (2) VIP tickets to Winterwoof ($200 value) — here is how to enter: Email your photo to info@doggoneseattle.org Post your photo on our Facebook post or Facebook wall Post your photo on Instagram Include hashtag #DGSDressUp We will pick one winner to receive two VIP tickets to Winterwoof. All entrants will receive 10% off to Winterwoof! The post Halloween #DGSDressUp Contest appeared first on Dog Gone Seattle ..read more

Lucky the Lab mix had a tough start in life. She was rescued in Texas when she was a year old with a horribly embedded collar and worn down front teeth from trying to chew through a chain. She’d also had a litter puppies. She was in bad shape. When Dog Gone Seattle rescued her, we renamed her Lucky, and lucky she was! Our wonderful foster mom Gina Cooley nursed her back to health and — over the course of months — out of her fearful, timid shell. When she was ready, we found her a wonderful forever family with Ginny Smith. Then something beautiful happened… Lucky started to give back in a big ..read more