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We’ve been blogging for nearly 18 years, so while we migrate our more popular blog posts over here, interested readers may want to dig through our archives here for other goodies: Former Blog Site.
An Offer: Housing Opportunity for Dog Owners in Need
A Special Keep'Em Home Disaster Response Project Shorty Buses as temporary homes. We've received a number of retired transit buses and because they're in such excellent shape, we're matching them with qualified dog owners who are
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Love in a Parking Lot
Senior Milestone Dogs Reunite Early this summer, five elder dogs and their people gave our soon-to-be-developed Pit Ed Class training grounds the very best send-off. Set next to the waterfront in West Berkeley for
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Morning Dog Care / ISO Fall Intern
Work that dog! / Now accepting apps for FALL INTERN SUMMER INTERN POSITION FILLED. Thank you! Now accepting applications for FALL INTERN starting late August, early September. Seeking an intern to work with BR's Rescue
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2021, what took you so long?
Dog help us, we made it. Push off, 2020. There's not much more anyone can say, right? It's over. We hope you had a good ritual for putting this year to rest, once and for
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Animal Culture: Finding Hope
A focus on what's right in our world. This past spring, the creators of Animal Culture Magazine approached us with an idea. They wanted to create an issue that offered hope during difficult times.
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Tightrope Walking, C-19 & Barn Etiquette
Covid-19 is forcing us to adjust and adapt, and we're all walking that tightrope as we figure it out. Making solid adoption matches is a huge source of joy for us. While we've dialed our
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Big News: Energy Independence
Powered by the Sun! Big News: We're producing our own electricity now. Our new 'puppy' - this big fat solar battery - just got plugged in after Covid-19 made us wait. Isn't she a beauty?
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#GivingTuesdayNow Fundraising Ask During Covid-19
Our Response to Covid-19 Needs We've been blessed with the help of motivated volunteer helpers, generous veterinarians and this supportive, always encouraging community. BR's credit card has been smokin' as we respond to community needs,
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Helper Connect. To support our neighbors.
It's okay to ask. It's good to give. Some weeks ago, animal shelters were understandably concerned that illnesses resulting from Covid19 would result in a massive influx of surrendered pets. Thankfully that scenario hasn't
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The here and now: Locked down but moving forward.
Needless to say, tough times. Saturday Pit Ed classes have been delayed until April. We'll announce when it seems safe to come out of hiding and do class again. If you're having behavior issues with
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