We're Having a Bake Sale!

Saturday, November 22
9am - 2pm
Natural Pet Center
3037 13th Ave S, Fargo

Come purchase some goodies for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday!
For volunteers that would like to donate an item, please drop them off at the Natural Pet Center.

Are You Hesitant about Adopting or Fostering a Pit Bull?
Read what Renae has to say about Aiko!

Well, it's only been almost a year now and I am finally getting around to thanking you for letting me foster/adopt Aiko. I fell in love with him the minute I saw him, and soon after starting as his foster, it became apparent that I couldn't let him go.

Telling my parents I was adopting a Pit Bull made them a bit leery. They said I should be careful when adopting "Damaged Goods", dogs that in their mind, might have been in the pound for a good reason. Not believing that any breed is "created evil" I took the plunge and adopted him. Everywhere I go I get compliments on how gorgeous he is and how well behaved. Aiko is an amazing dog, patient, happy-go-lucky, and always willing to please. He is changing people's perspectives with every kiss he gives and "paw" he shakes. It is because of his temperament and determination to make me, his owner, happy that he has excelled in Obedience classes and has even earned his AKC Canine Good Citizenship.

He gets along fine with other dogs and cats, as well as kids and strangers. I never thought my first dog would be a Pit Bull, but I am sure glad he was. It's just a shame that the eagerness to please and do whatever the owner wants is this wonderful breed's gift, and curse. Slowly, the world will convert, one blind eye at a time to the wonders of adopting "damaged goods". Your organization is simply amazing and You are changing the world, one happy wagging tail at a time. I thank you from the bottom of All our hearts, Especially Aiko's. ~~Renae

Posted November 9, 2008

Shyla's Weight-Loss Program It is not uncommon for dogs we rescue to be underweight due to neglect or medical issues, but on occassion we also accept into our rescue dogs who are overweight. This excess weight can put a dog greater at risk of serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease along with reducing their life expectancy .

Shyla is a dog in our rescue program that when we received her was approximately 100 lbs, which for her breed is about 30 lbs overweight! Click Shyla's picture to read more about her and what her foster home did to help assist her in losing some of this excess weight.

Shyla is in need of a forever home. If you would like to provide her a loving home, who will not allow her to regain the weight she has lost, please fill out a pre-adoption application.

UPDATE: Urgent - Several Dogs in Local Pounds Need Rescue

All of this week's urgent dogs have found safety with local rescue organizations.

• 3-5 yrs. old, neutered male, Eskimo mix - rescued by 4 Luv of Dog Rescue - Leo
• 2-3 yr. old, male, Husky, red & white, - rescued by FM Humane Society
• 5 yrs. old, female (maybe spayed), Poodle mix - rescued by 4 Luv of Dog Rescue - Sally
• 5-6 yr. old, female Rat Terrier mix, - rescued by 4 Luv of Dog Rescue - Sophie
• 1-2 yr. old, male, Min Pin mix, black/tan, friendly - reclaimed by owner
• 1 yr. old, female, black Lab mix - rescued by Adopt-A-Pet

Posted November 8, 12pm

New November Advertising Flyer Posted on Our How to Help Page

Help us advertise the dogs we have available for adoption by printing the flyer and posting it on local community bulletin boards.

Matty's Pawsitive Vybe Abby Cline recently returned to Fargo after doing an apprenticeship with a dog-training program called Pawsitive Vybe. This program uses positive reinforcement to train dogs and their handlers. Abby has always been a dog rescue advocate and has offered to help work with some of our 4 Luv of Dog rescues.

Matty is a wonderful dog who has been waiting a long time for a foster or forever home. In order to help Matty learn doggie manners and general obedience Abby worked with Matty this past Friday night. Matty enjoyed the treats he got during the session and loved the positive attention he received. It will take more than one session to get Matty up to speed on tasks such as walking well on leash but he and the volunteers that work with him are eager to do the doggie homework that Abby gave them.

Stay tuned for updates on Matty’s training and Abby’s work with Pawsitive Vybe. Abby can be contacted at abby@pawsitivevybe.com

Vote For Us - We Could Win $ To Help Our Dogs!

The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. A $25,000 grand prize will be awarded to the organization with the most votes and a $1000 state prize will be awarded to the organization in each state with the most votes. Although the competition is tough for the grand prize we are hopeful that with your help we can win the state prize for North Dakota!

Help us win! All you have to do is click here, or the graphic on the right, to get to the Animal Rescue Site website. From there you can make your daily click on the purple "Click Here to Give- it's Free" button, and then click the red "Vote Now!" button at the top of the page. You can vote once each day through December 14th.

Please remember to vote daily for us and tell all your friends to vote for us also! Thanks!

4 Luv of Dog Rescue is...

4 Luv of Dog Rescue is an independent dog rescue devoted to rescuing and rehoming dogs. All of the dogs on this site come from shelters where they had run out of time. They are all wonderful, loving dogs who deserve a second or third chance at life and love. This rescue does not believe in breed discrimination and welcomes all breeds. Please consider adopting a pet! Interested in pet rescue in Fargo, ND, West Fargo, ND, Moorhead, MN and surrounding area? Volunteers are always needed, email us! Many of these dogs are in desperate need of foster homes. If you can offer one of these dogs a temporary loving home please contact us at 701-205-0190.