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5917 Richmond ave
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I started the animal programs at the local fire department and Donna’s Love has been part of it all from the beginning. This amazing organization has helped find fosters, adoptive families and medical care for lost animals in our community. They help promote our first in the area microchip program at Fire Stations and our free pet vaccination and microchip clinics. Every firefighter knows their passion for the animals. When a box of puppies was dumped at a fire station, Donna’s Love stepped up immediately and that’s just one example. They are an amazing resource for animals and for the Sprimg community. We are blessed to have them as part of our crew!

Donna's love pet rescue

#27 in United States, #4 in Texas

5917 Richmond ave

http://dlpr.org

donna@dlpr.org

Service areas:

Houston, spring, Harris

Our charitable, tax-exempt mission is to save as many lives as possible by giving homeless and lost animals a warm and special touch to show them that they are loved so they can trust again and return that love. I served in the military (Navy) from 1989 till 1993. My passion in life has always been to work with and care for animals. I have 7 dogs of my own (Palen, Rocsco, BK, Chico, Beau, Star and Annie). All of my dogs, except Palen, were found and taken in by my facility, The Dog House Pet Salon. If I could take every rescue home with me, I would. We have taken in over 290 homeless and lost animals since we opened our doors for business at The Dog house Pet Salon in 2009. We have re-homed 289 of them. Dash has been with us for one year. Dash needs a little more training to become confident and trust humans again. If I cannot re-home one of my loved ones, they will stay with me and live a good life. We believe that every lost animal with a microchip, rabies id/vet tag number or a name tag should be able to be identified and the parents contacted in a matter of seconds. We created the innovative My Pet Credentials mobile app for that very reason ‚an easy to use digital platform to empower the parents of lost pets with a means to find their lost pet quickly and efficiently without the need of calling, faxing or emailing. Pet owners, pet salons, rescue shelters and veterinarians can download the MPC app or register at www.mypetcredentials.com. The cost to pet owners is $16.99 annually. The platform is free for pet salons, rescue shelters and veterinarians. I am most proud of the lost and found function that is part of the MPC pet service platform. Pet owners enter the microchip number or rabies id/vet tag number in their pet's profile. If someone finds the pet, they can use the MPC mobile app or go to www.mpclost.com to identify the lost pet by entering any one of three tracking numbers. The MPC platform will immediately display: A picture of the pet (front, left and right Image) The pet's name, age, gender, breed, color and markings The pet's most current vaccinations A button to contact the owner who will receive a text, email and mobile app notification with the good Samaritan‚ name, phone number, email and message When someone finds a pet, MPC‚ lost and found function assists in reuniting the lost pet with their family, quickly and efficiently, by giving the Samaritan the ability to enter the lost pet's name, age, gender, breed, color and any markings along with any microchip, rabies id or vet tag number (tracking numbers) and upload an image of the lost pet. Once the tracking information has been entered by the Samaritan the family of the lost pet will be able to go to our universal lost and found website, www.mpclost.com, to input their pet's tracking information and our platform will display to the family an image of their pet, the pet's name as reported by the good Samaritan, age, gender, breed, color and any markings and the name, address and phone number where the pet can be reunited with their family. This innovative process reunites lost pets found with a microchip or rabies id or vet tag number with their families quickly and efficiently by eliminating the need to post lost and found flyers or waste time calling animal shelters, city pounds or veterinarians to locate their lost pet. I could go on about all the features of the MPC platform such as transfer of ownership, vaccination records storage, vaccination reminders and scheduling appointments with your pet salon. We created Donna's Love Pet Rescue for people who want to help end homelessness for animals and provide an easy to use digital platform to help identify pets, contact owners of lost pets quickly and efficiently and allow owners of lost pets with a microchip or rabies id or vet tag number to be registered with MPC for a quick and joyous reunion! The donation we receive from you helps with. Vetting Food Training Fostering Transportation Spay and neuter Our goal is also to educate the community on the importance of spay and neutering, having dogs vetted and properly trained and provided with appropriate identification markers. Animals are family too. To make a tax-deductible donation by mail: Donna's Love Pet Rescue 5917 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77057

Mission and Vision

Our charitable, tax-exempt mission is to save as many lives as possible by giving homeless and lost animals a warm and special touch to show them that they are loved so they can trust again and return that love. I served in the military (Navy) from 1989 until 1993. My passion in life has always been to work with and care for animals. I have 7 dogs of my own (Palen, Rocsco, BK, Chico, Beau, Star and Annie). All of my dogs, except Palen, were found and taken in by my facility, The Dog House Pet Salon. If I could take every rescue home with me, I would. We have taken in over 290 homeless and lost animals since we opened our doors for business at The Dog house Pet Salon in 2009. We have re-homed 289 of them. Dash has been with us for one year. Dash needs a little more training to become confident and trust humans again. If I cannot re-home one of my loved ones, they will stay with me and live a good life. We believe that every lost animal with a microchip, rabies id/vet tag number or a name tag should be able to be identified and the parents contacted in a matter of seconds. We created the innovative My Pet Credentials mobile app for that very reason ‚ an easy to use digital platform to empower the parents of lost pets with a means to find their lost pet quickly and efficiently without the need of calling, faxing or emailing. Pet owners, pet salons, rescue shelters and veterinarians can download the MPC app or register at www.mypetcredentials.com. The cost to pet owners is $16.99 annually. The platform is free for pet salons, rescue shelters and veterinarians. I am most proud of the lost and found function that is part of the MPC pet service platform. Pet owners enter the microchip number or rabies id/vet tag number in their pet's profile. If someone finds the pet, they can use the MPC mobile app or go to www.mpclost.com to identify the lost pet by entering any one of three tracking numbers. The MPC platform will immediately display: A picture of the pet (front, left and right Image) The pet's name, age, gender, breed, color and markings The pet's most current vaccinations A button to contact the owner who will receive a text, email and mobile app notification with the good Samaritan's name, phone number, email and message When someone finds a pet, MPC's lost and found function assists in reuniting the lost pet with their family, quickly and efficiently, by giving the Samaritan the ability to enter the lost pet's name, age, gender, breed, color and any markings along with any microchip, rabies id or vet tag number (tracking numbers) and upload an image of the lost pet. Once the tracking information has been entered by the Samaritan the family of the lost pet will be able to go to our universal lost and found website, www.mpclost.com, to input their pet's tracking information and our platform will display to the family an image of their pet, the pet's name as reported by the good Samaritan, age, gender, breed, color and any markings and the name, address and phone number where the pet can be reunited with their family. This innovative process reunites lost pets found with a microchip or rabies id or vet tag number with their families quickly and efficiently by eliminating the need to post lost and found flyers or waste time calling animal shelters, city pounds or veterinarians to locate their lost pet. I could go on about all the features of the MPC platform such as transfer of ownership, vaccination records storage, vaccination reminders and scheduling appointments with your pet salon. We created Donna's Love Pet Rescue for people who want to help end homelessness for animals and provide an easy to use digital platform to help identify pets, contact owners of lost pets quickly and efficiently and allow owners of lost pets with a microchip or rabies id or vet tag number to be registered with MPC for a quick and joyous reunion! The donation we receive from you helps with. Vetting Food Training Fostering Transportation Spay and neuter Our goal is also to educate the community on the importance of spay and neutering, having dogs vetted and properly trained and provided with appropriate identification markers. Animals are family too. To make a tax-deductible donation by mail: Donna's Love Pet Rescue 5917 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77057

Adoption Policy

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIESDonna's Love Pet Rescue agrees to provide a dog that has been tested for heartworm disease, vaccinated for rabies and distemper/parvo, de-wormed, treated for fleas/ticks, spayed/neutered and microchip. Proof of vet work will be provided to adopter upon receipt of completed contract and payment of adoption fee. Adopter will be informed of any known history of medical or behavioral issues. The organization agrees to refund the adoption fee or, at the discretion of the organization, provide another dog without charge if the adopted animal is returned within two weeks of the adoption date. Any booster shots required after the date of adoption are the financial responsibility of the adopter. _______ Initials. ADOPTER RESPONSIBILITIESI, the adopter, agree to the following terms and provisions: 1. If this dog does not adapt to my home or I cannot keep the dog for any reason, or if I intend to euthanize the dog for a treatable medical or behavioral issue, I will contact Donna's Love Pet Rescue to offer the animal back to the organization before relinquishing custody or possession of the animal to anyone else or prior to euthanizing the animal. _______ Initials2. From the date of this contract, I agree to assume full responsibility for the veterinary care for this dog, including an annual examination and routine vaccinations and tests. I will keep the dog free of pests and parasites, including ticks and fleas. I understand that dogs require monthly medication for heartworm prevention and agree to provide this medication for the life of the dog. _______ Initials3. I will provide this dog with a fully fenced-in yard. This dog will be kept on a leash at all times when outside of a securely fenced-in area. _______ Initials4. He/she shall not be kept chained or tethered. I will not leave the dog in an electronic containment system unsupervised. I will not allow this dog to live primarily outside, in a basement, garage, screened in porch, or any area other than the main living quarters. __ _ Initials 5. I agree to not permit the dog to ride in the back of a pickup truck unless secured in a carrier. _______ Initials6. I will keep the dog's microchip registration up to date, and will notify the microchip company of any change of contact information. _______ Initials7. I will register the dog with My Pet Credentials (www.mypetcredentials.com) and obtain an MPC Security number. The MPC pet recovery system will ensure that if the dog is lost and later found by a stranger, animal shelter or veterinarian, the dog will be quickly returned to me. _______ Initials8. I will obtain an MPC ID tag for the dog from My Pet Credentials - either an MPC ID tag with the dog's name and MPC Security Number engraved on the tag or an MPC ID tag that has the dog's MPC Security Number embedded into a QR code. _______ Initials9. I will provide a collar for the dog to wear at all times with the MPC ID tag affixed to the collar. _______ Initials10. I consent to the examination of this dog by Donna's Love Pet Rescue at any time in the future and acknowledge that Donna's Love Pet Rescue has the right to reclaim this dog at any time for failure to comply with the terms of this contract or for any misrepresentation of fact made on the adoption application or in this contract. _______ Initials11. I understand that the adoption fee is non-refundable. _______ Initials12. I understand that this is a legal and binding contract and by my signature agree to all of the terms herein. ________ Initials13. I confirm that all information given in this contract is correct and accurate. I also understand that once the contract is signed and I have taken possession of the animal, I will be solely responsible for any actions of this animal and I agree to hold harmless Donna's Love Pet Rescue and its representatives from any liabilities, injuries or loss caused by this animal or any causes of actions, claims, suits or demands that arise from such injury, damages or losses. _______ Initials Additional comments/conditions:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Adopter _____________________________________ Date:_______________________ Donna's Love Pet RescueDonna Howie WilliamsFounder/Director/Foster Mom Date: _____________
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"I started the animal programs at the local fire department and Donna’s Love has been part of it all from the beginning. This amazing organization has helped find fosters, adoptive families and medical care for lost animals in our community. They help promote our first in the area microchip program at Fire Stations and our free pet vaccination and microchip clinics. Every firefighter knows their passion for the animals. When a box of puppies was dumped at a fire station, Donna’s Love stepped up immediately and that’s just one example. They are an amazing resource for animals and for the Sprimg community. We are blessed to have them as part of our crew!"

tracee e.

Supporter

"Donnas Love Rescue is rescuing dogs from the mean and overcrowded streets of Houston every day. Teresa is a tireless worker and is always working 24/7 to find fosterers, making sure foster puppies get their food, vaccinations and spay or neuter appointments."

julie e.

Volunteer / foster

"As far as Donna’s Love Pet Rescue I’ve only dealt with Teresa Worley and I know from experience that she’s an amazing person with a heart the size of Texas. I adopted my sweet Chiweenie, Leia, from her a while back and was impressed with Teresa’s medical expertise and how she took care of everything from the paperwork to the immunizations (except Rabies) and even offered to take her to be spayed, though we chose to have our own vet do it. While I was at Teresa’s home for Leia’s shots she was kind enough to show me the inner workings of all she does on a daily basis. She showed me several of the dogs she had rescued who she was working diligently with to rehabilitate both medically and emotionally. Her strong commitment to each and every animal shows the deep love she has in her heart for the work she does. Our community would be lost without Teresa and Donna’s Love Pet Rescue. They are truly deserving of the honor of being named the best rescue in America."

mona l.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"Gracie was a completely FERAL dog who gave birth to 9 puppies. Gracie needed EXTENSIVE TLC , patience abs an overhaul of her previous stray living conditions. Donna's Rescue gave her LOVE and taught her to trust humans. Gracie is loved , in the bed of her humans and living her best life. All her babies were adopted. Donna's is extraordinary!"

irene g.

Volunteer / foster

"Adopting Bently from Donna’s Love Rescue was a life-changing experience for both my family and our new fur baby. Bently was one of six dogs abandoned from an apartment owner. Their dedication to capturing and finding loving homes for dogs in need is truly remarkable. I am in awe when seeing the horrifying conditions of some of their rescued dogs and am so very thankful they have Donna’s Love Rescue on their side. I will be forever grateful for the joy and companionship Bently has brought into our lives and will continue to support Donna’s Love Rescue in any way that we can. Best rescue and people ever!"

jorina k.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"The adoption process was very easy and having the opportunity to visit with our fur-baby at the foster home was amazing. We took our beloved fur-baby home the same day. We stay in touch with our fur-baby's foster parents. They took such great care of our pup and you see they loved all of their foster fur-babies. We feel very blessed to have found Donna's Love Pet Rescue in Houston, Texas and were able to add to our family."

lynn l.

Adoptee

"I had just lost my pet of 14 years and was searching through adopt a pet and all different shelters county shelters and others in ran across Donna’s Love. There was a small dachshund mix that they had rescued and I sent a message and had a rapid response from them. Needless to say I went to the foster parents house the next day it was clean the dogs were well taken care of and just fell in love with the new rescue. His name is Skeeter. He has tested heart-worm positive but Donna’s rescue immediately addressed the situation and I have had him for almost a month now my vet said he’s been treated in accordance to his situation and prayerfully he will test negative at his next visit. Thank you Donna’s Love for addressing his needs immediately. He’s coming out of his shell and it’s probably one of the best choices that I’ve made in my life is giving this little dog some hope in a new home. Thanks to the amazing group of people. They don’t have shelters!! they have foster families! and they are no cages that they don’t believe in traumatizing the dogs anymore and it is just a beautiful thing. I’m so grateful that I ran across this organization, and the people who volunteer there are selfless, and very honest, I would recommend Donna to anybody who was looking for a new addition to their family. The adoption process was easy it wasn’t long drawn out process which I understand that rescue organization's want to make sure that the right people are adopting the dogs. The foster family was very friendly and not pushy. This is a great organization, and we need more like them."

jessie l.

Adoptee

"I was a one person rescuer. I found out about Donna's and it had people just like me come together to try with our combined efforts to get more dogs into loving homes. It is truly a grassroots organization and I've sponsored three dogs through them. I hope you feel that Donna's is as deserving as I do. Thank you."

paulette s.

Volunteer / foster

"Donna's love pet rescue is the most amazing rescue in Texas. I got my Lulu from them after they rescued her from a hoarding situation (a lady with good intentions )who had accumulated 26 dogs. Donna's love pet rescue cares about animals like we care for our children. They will go above and beyond to get an animal out of a bad situation. Get vetting, find fosters and adopters. Thank you!"

kevin s.

Adoptee

"Teresa and her team have been amazing and caring with all the fur babies. You can notice the love immediately."

rey d.

Volunteer / foster

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"I started the animal programs at the local fire department and Donna’s Love has been part of it all from the beginning. This amazing organization has helped find fosters, adoptive families and medical care for lost animals in our community. They help promote our first in the area microchip program at Fire Stations and our free pet vaccination and microchip clinics. Every firefighter knows their passion for the animals. When a box of puppies was dumped at a fire station, Donna’s Love stepped up immediately and that’s just one example. They are an amazing resource for animals and for the Sprimg community. We are blessed to have them as part of our crew!"

tracee e.

Supporter

"Donnas Love Rescue is rescuing dogs from the mean and overcrowded streets of Houston every day. Teresa is a tireless worker and is always working 24/7 to find fosterers, making sure foster puppies get their food, vaccinations and spay or neuter appointments."

julie e.

Volunteer / foster

"As far as Donna’s Love Pet Rescue I’ve only dealt with Teresa Worley and I know from experience that she’s an amazing person with a heart the size of Texas. I adopted my sweet Chiweenie, Leia, from her a while back and was impressed with Teresa’s medical expertise and how she took care of everything from the paperwork to the immunizations (except Rabies) and even offered to take her to be spayed, though we chose to have our own vet do it. While I was at Teresa’s home for Leia’s shots she was kind enough to show me the inner workings of all she does on a daily basis. She showed me several of the dogs she had rescued who she was working diligently with to rehabilitate both medically and emotionally. Her strong commitment to each and every animal shows the deep love she has in her heart for the work she does. Our community would be lost without Teresa and Donna’s Love Pet Rescue. They are truly deserving of the honor of being named the best rescue in America."

mona l.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"Gracie was a completely FERAL dog who gave birth to 9 puppies. Gracie needed EXTENSIVE TLC , patience abs an overhaul of her previous stray living conditions. Donna's Rescue gave her LOVE and taught her to trust humans. Gracie is loved , in the bed of her humans and living her best life. All her babies were adopted. Donna's is extraordinary!"

irene g.

Volunteer / foster

"Adopting Bently from Donna’s Love Rescue was a life-changing experience for both my family and our new fur baby. Bently was one of six dogs abandoned from an apartment owner. Their dedication to capturing and finding loving homes for dogs in need is truly remarkable. I am in awe when seeing the horrifying conditions of some of their rescued dogs and am so very thankful they have Donna’s Love Rescue on their side. I will be forever grateful for the joy and companionship Bently has brought into our lives and will continue to support Donna’s Love Rescue in any way that we can. Best rescue and people ever!"

jorina k.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"The adoption process was very easy and having the opportunity to visit with our fur-baby at the foster home was amazing. We took our beloved fur-baby home the same day. We stay in touch with our fur-baby's foster parents. They took such great care of our pup and you see they loved all of their foster fur-babies. We feel very blessed to have found Donna's Love Pet Rescue in Houston, Texas and were able to add to our family."

lynn l.

Adoptee

"I had just lost my pet of 14 years and was searching through adopt a pet and all different shelters county shelters and others in ran across Donna’s Love. There was a small dachshund mix that they had rescued and I sent a message and had a rapid response from them. Needless to say I went to the foster parents house the next day it was clean the dogs were well taken care of and just fell in love with the new rescue. His name is Skeeter. He has tested heart-worm positive but Donna’s rescue immediately addressed the situation and I have had him for almost a month now my vet said he’s been treated in accordance to his situation and prayerfully he will test negative at his next visit. Thank you Donna’s Love for addressing his needs immediately. He’s coming out of his shell and it’s probably one of the best choices that I’ve made in my life is giving this little dog some hope in a new home. Thanks to the amazing group of people. They don’t have shelters!! they have foster families! and they are no cages that they don’t believe in traumatizing the dogs anymore and it is just a beautiful thing. I’m so grateful that I ran across this organization, and the people who volunteer there are selfless, and very honest, I would recommend Donna to anybody who was looking for a new addition to their family. The adoption process was easy it wasn’t long drawn out process which I understand that rescue organization's want to make sure that the right people are adopting the dogs. The foster family was very friendly and not pushy. This is a great organization, and we need more like them."

jessie l.

Adoptee

"I was a one person rescuer. I found out about Donna's and it had people just like me come together to try with our combined efforts to get more dogs into loving homes. It is truly a grassroots organization and I've sponsored three dogs through them. I hope you feel that Donna's is as deserving as I do. Thank you."

paulette s.

Volunteer / foster

"Donna's love pet rescue is the most amazing rescue in Texas. I got my Lulu from them after they rescued her from a hoarding situation (a lady with good intentions )who had accumulated 26 dogs. Donna's love pet rescue cares about animals like we care for our children. They will go above and beyond to get an animal out of a bad situation. Get vetting, find fosters and adopters. Thank you!"

kevin s.

Adoptee

"Teresa and her team have been amazing and caring with all the fur babies. You can notice the love immediately."

rey d.

Volunteer / foster

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    Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.” 

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    Host Tips: Ellen K. What Makes Sniffspot Successful for Me

    Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.

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    How this Oregon Farmer is Making a Business From Renting Her Land to Dogs

    Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.  

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    Host Tips: Fran T. Providing Great Guest Service at our Spot

    Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.

Top dog trainers in the US

City dog parks guides

  • The Best Indoor Dog Parks in the United States thumbnail

    The Best Indoor Dog Parks in the United States

    Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.

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    The Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in the United States

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.

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    The Best Las Vegas, Nevada Dog Parks

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Las Vegas? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks to plan for your next adventure in Sin City.

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    The Best United States Dog Parks

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered!

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    The Best Portland, Oregon Dog Parks

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Portland? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks and plan for your next adventure in the City of Roses.

Dogs breeds

  • Explore the German Shepherd Dog: Genuine Tips from Owners thumbnail

    Explore the German Shepherd Dog: Genuine Tips from Owners

    Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.

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    Explore the Labrador Retriever: Real Tips from Owners

    Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs.

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    Explore the Golden Retriever: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the Golden Retriever, a breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s.

  • Explore the American Staffordshire Terrier: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners thumbnail

    Explore the American Staffordshire Terrier: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Considered a medium-sized dog, American Staffordshire Terriers were originally bred in the United Kingdom for baiting bulls, fighting, and hunting beginning in the 1800s — though they're known as gentle, playful lovers today.

  • Explore the Australian Shepherd: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners thumbnail

    Explore the Australian Shepherd: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the Australian Shepherd, a breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were originally bred in the United States for herding beginning in the 1950s.

Top dog names in the US

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    Top 1,000 Most Popular Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new pup? We have created filterable lists of dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative dog names.
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    Most Popular Male Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new male pup? We have created filterable lists of male dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative male dog names.
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    Most Popular Female Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new female pup? We have created filterable lists of female dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative female dog names.
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    Most Popular Golden Retriever Names

    Welcome to our comprehensive list of Golden Retriever dog names, curated from our vast database of Sniffspot users. Filter through hundreds of thousands of options by gender, breed, and state to discover the most adorable, original, and imaginative names for your beloved Golden Retriever.
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    Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

    Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog names page! Here you can browse through filterable lists of names for your beloved furry friend, ranging from cute and classic to unique and creative options. Our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users ensures you'll find the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever, whether you're seeking a name for a male or female, based on breed or state.