Eric's Blog
Thankful For Your New, Old Friend
One of my favorite quotes is by Suzanne Clothier from Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs... In it, she states “There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals. It is...
READ MOREYou Have a Rescue!
Congratulations! You’ve just stepped up and adopted an animal in need and this act of love in becoming a fur-parent to either a formerly neglected or abused animal is a beautiful way to make a difference and improve a life. Now that you’ve done so, you’re probably thinking on how you...
READ MOREHappy Gotcha Day!
After adopting your fur baby, did you find yourself questioning when their actual birthdate was? That’s okay! Most rescued pets are given an estimated time of birth because, more often than not, we do not know what their exact day of delivery is. Now is the time to start celebrating...
READ MOREGuide to Buying Cruelty Free
Tags:dog products, cat products, dog supplies What does it actually mean to be cruelty-free? The term “cruelty free product” refers to the development of a product and its ingredients weren’t tested on animals. So how do you go about shopping for your fur babies and buying items that are cruelty-free? ...
READ MOREPlanning to Rescue a Dog? Learn How to Submit a Good Application!
Adding a new pup or dog to your family may seem straightforward. After all, we see posts on social media everywhere such as "adorable pup looking for a new home". There are hundreds and thousands of rescue organizations out there. In actuality, when filling out an adoption application you may...
READ MOREThanksliving....
When I started Shop For Rescues it was because I wanted to find a way to save dogs, cats and horses… and the truth is that in spite of all of the things I was thinking about, like being altruistic, useful, etc., I was very much in the dark. Recently...
READ MOREI am an animal lover
I am an animal lover… and my heart is broken regularly … … all too often it's filled with sadness for animals that are not loved or treated with kindness and respect. I believe every pet is worthy of a stable environment, food, affection and humane care. This belief is...
READ MOREWhat Really Matters?
I’m sitting in my office and taking pause for a moment to reflect upon the email I’ve just written. The note isn’t of any great importance but it details the importance of www.shopforrescues.com to its recipient. I like that there’s meaning and purpose in my life and that we know of so...
READ MOREOne last kiss…
I’m currently sitting on the couch at my home in Atlanta watching my Gracie sleep…. she seems so peaceful… She’s snoring…loudly… I mean obnoxiously loud…she can be so funny…Anyway, I don’t have any human children…she’s my child…. And I look over at her and I smile…I think for a moment...
READ MOREWe welcome you to Shop For Rescues
We, that’s Sean and myself, have been friends for over 25 years. We started this company because we both believe that we need to leave this earth in a better place than how it was when we arrived; and that in todays society, things have become so polarized and out...
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