The NAPRP Blog

By NAPRP Admin on 4/28/2009 2:49 AM

Susan Daffron talks to Alaire Garrison from the SPCA/HS of Prince George's County in Maryland about a 3-year old dog named Samurai who is available for adoption. Samurai (aka Sam or Sammy) is a rather unusual breed of dog called a Jindo. These dogs actually originated from the Island of Jindo in Korea where they were bred as hunting dogs. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 4/24/2009 5:30 AM

This week, I had the pleasure of hosting a teleseminar with the American Humane Association (AHA). I talked with Debrah Schnackenberg Vice President, Animal Protection Division, Director, Red Star Animal Emergency Services and Marie Wheatley, the president and CEO of the AHA about how we can be prepared in the event of a disaster. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 4/17/2009 5:04 AM

This week, I've been getting questions ready for the teleseminar we're having with the American Humane Association (AHA). I'm extremely excited to have the opportunity to to talk to AHA experts about responding to a disaster. This topic is so important, since you never know when something may happen in your area. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 4/16/2009 10:04 AM

Susan Daffron talks to Tabitha Hanes from the Richmond SPCA about a Labrador Retriever/Hound mix named Grover. This dog mix is one of those great goofy canines that everyone loves to be around because he just makes you smile. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 4/10/2009 5:14 AM

Last week, I mentioned the importance of getting your message out, even when you think you've said the same things a thousand times. One key to continuing to spread the word effectively is to learn how to deal with the media. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 4/7/2009 4:16 AM

Susan Daffron talks to Lori Wend from the Shelter to Home rescue in Canton, Michigan about a 2-year old brown tabby named Mimi who has been in foster care for awhile now and needs a new home. Mimi is a domestic shorthair cat with tabby markings and a cinnamon-colored tummy. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 4/3/2009 2:29 AM

Every year around the holidays you have an educational opportunity. Next up is Easter, which is a case in point. For reasons I certainly don't understand, people still give kids bunnies, chicks, and ducklings as Easter presents. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 3/31/2009 9:15 AM

Susan Daffron talks to Judy Price from Atlanta Pet Rescue about a three-year old Beagle-Pekingese mix named Dakota who is available for adoption. Atlanta Pet Rescue is a no-kill animal shelter in Georgia that often takes in animals from other shelters and animal control facilities. Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 3/27/2009 6:17 AM

This week, I got an email from someone who is getting our fundraising ideas via email. She said "These are great for SPCA's and Humane Societies but what about ideas for breed-specific organizations?" Read More »

By NAPRP Admin on 3/23/2009 6:40 AM

Susan Daffron talks to Mike Rueb, the Trainer and Enrichment Coordinator at Bideawee in New York about a dog named Spanky. Bideawee (pronounced Bye-Dah-Wee) is Scottish for "Stay Awhile." Founded in 1903, Bideawee is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the country. Read More »