The selflessness of a kind soul with a little patience and care, gave this dog a new lease on life.

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Starbucks in the State of Washington has started a new program that’s all about dogs.  They feature a special, “Dog of the Week” drinking a “Puppuccino” and the whole idea is to hopefully spur more adoption in the area.

Every Tuesday, a volunteer brings a dog from the Kitsap Humane Society to a local Starbucks for a specially made Puppuccino.  The dog also gets to hang around for a while and greet customers as they come in, and they are featured as available for adoption on the shelter’s website.

In case you were wondering or maybe even worried, no they’re not actually giving coffee to dogs.  The specially made “brew” is actually just a cup of whipped cream.  What dog isn’t going to love that?  The dog is even photographed sipping their drink, and the photos have such a charm to them.

This can take place at any number of Starbucks locations in Washington.  A poster of the dog that will be coming in for that day is even posted in the store a few days before, so people can come and met the dog for a possible adoption.

If the program is successful, you may even see this going on at a location near you.  Stay with Life With Dogs for more details on any expansion the program may be doing in your town!

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If the bill passes, then Michigan will join 16 other states where these crimes are all on that higher level.  Usually, if someone is charged with a felony, the consequences are considerably stiffer.  Many people charged with felonies not only get hit with pretty steep fines, but many also carry a minimum of jail time as well.

If an animal dies in a hot car in Michigan, and you are responsible, you could face up to $5,000.  Depending on other circumstances in the situation, you could catch a year behind bars and a $1,000 fine.  Just like many other felonies, the punishment will depend on exactly what happens to the animal while they are in the vehicle and at a judge’s discretion.

Those two sentences are among the highest that could be levied against someone.  Many first time offenders will be hit with either a $350 fine, and/or 30-60 days in jail.  There’s even a “second time offender’s” level, which has up to three months in jail and a $500 fine.

Please remember, even with cracked windows and the vehicle running, there’s no guarantee that your pet will be OK while locked up in there.  If you have to travel with pets, there are responsible ways to do so, which will also help you avoid legal problems that no one really wants to deal with.

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But what happens when the other becomes the reality, when you know you will soon be passing onto a new realm and your pet will be left behind.  Such was the case of a Washington woman who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.  Her wish? That her three dogs would find a home.

Kathleen Zuidema , although never a smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer that has since spread to her liver, brain, and into other parts of her body.  She has begun chemotherapy, but her doctor has told her it will only extend her life a few months.  With that hanging over her head, her greatest concern was finding a loving home for her three Australian shepherd-type dogs she has lovingly dubbed the “Aussie posse.”  In this day of social media, she turned to her Facebook page, sending word out into the world in the hopes of finding a home for 11-year-old Autumn Moon, 4 and a half-year-old Mona Luka, and Finnegan,  age 4.

With over 21 thousand hits on her page, people seemed to not only be coming out of the woodwork, but from all over the world with not only offers to take the dogs, but wishes and thoughts for Kathleen’s health and successful search for her beloved dogs future.  In an interview with Q13 Fox-TV in Seattle she said,  “They’ve just been my love, my world, my joy, my life. I just want them to have a good home.”

In spite of all the offers, she really wanted her dogs to be able to stay close to their home, on San Juan Island, in the Friday Harbor area.  As fate would have it, a neighbor, who had seen Zuidema over the years driving around with her dogs  and had always thought of her as a kindred spirit, learned of her situation.  Danielle Cochran went to Zuidema’s home, knocked on the door, and everything fell into place.  In a phone interview with Travis Mayfield, Cochran shared she and Zuidema had an immediate connection, as did she and the dogs.   The older dog will be staying with Zuidema as long as possible, and the younger will move in with Cochran, her husband, and their two dogs.  Cochran says all the dogs have met and “They will blend just fine.”

This is a bittersweet story, but such a strong one for advocacy on so many levels.  Having so much love and respect for your animals that you want to make sure they are provided for in the same way you have done for them is so loving and responsible…and difficult.  Opening your heart to someone else’s pets to give peace of mind to an owner who is moving on and a loving home to animals that will also know loss, but continue to be loved, is equally both remarkable and generous.  Lessons for all, whether living or dying.  Pets are family and considering their care, even in the hardest of times, is truly a sign of unconditional love.

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The incident happened in January of 2015.  The dog in question is one reported to have been left outside in all kinds of weather with no adequate shelter, and was also forced to go long periods without food and water.

Cuce-Rodriguez has a long history of dog rescuing.  In fact all four of the Cuce sisters have something to do with dog rescue in one form or another, so one might say rescue runs in the family.  So, when the news about the poor dog was brought to her attention, she couldn’t think of anything else to do but act naturally.  She had to rescue the dog.

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Keller The Double Merle has inspired us to create Keller’s Cause, a 501(c)(3) non-profit aimed at spreading awareness about the reckless breeding practice that produces double merles. With our own dogs, we aim to show that disabled dogs can also make great family members. Always remember that every dog is an individual, but don’t allow disabilities to cloud your view of what makes an loving pet. Please join us on Keller’s journey, as we strive to change the world for double merles.

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This coming Thanksgiving the FOX network will be airing the All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration.  All manner of dog will be available for adoption, and many celebrities have come out to help get forever homes for these dogs.

Kaley Cuoco will be hosting the event, and many other starts will be on hand, all in an effort to showcase some very worthy dogs.  The fundraiser and adopt-a-thon will take place over a two-hour television special, and information on the adoption process and where these dogs can be found.

Donation will also be possible for those that cannot adopt a dog, so everyone can contribute in different ways.  Proceeds will go to the Petfinder Foundation, and help get both foster and forever homes for dogs in need.

Last year’s gala event saw a ton of donations come in, and generated 4,500 adoption applications.  Let’s help make this year’s twice as successful!

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