Active in animal rights and rescuer of many shelter dogs.

Using shelter dogs would have the added advantage of saving dogs that are looking for homes.

However, appearance in general does play a role in potential adopters' selection of shelter dogs.

The Obama family originally seemed to emphasize their desire for an adopted shelter dog, but made no firm commitments.

In the United States, it has been reported that 14.3% of shelter dogs are infected with this parasite.

After graduating, Stagikas trained shelter dogs and worked in real estate.

This would also encourage adoption of shelter dogs.

Six months ago, it began having volunteers use them to walk shelter dogs.

The pilot program, which started in October, is the first to let shelter dogs use city dog runs.

Last Monday, seven volunteers kept seven shelter dogs on their leashes until they were all inside the run.