DogsBlog.com
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Region served | United Kingdom |
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Parent organization | K9 Media Ltd |
| Website | http://www.dogsblog.com |
DogsBlog.com is a dog rescue website founded by Ryan O'Meara and Kim Bruce,[1] and set up by K9 Media Ltd, publisher of K9 Magazine. It was launched in January 2007, and has since found new homes for over 6,700 dogs via the website which provides a free service for 212 different rescue shelters.[2]
Milestones & achievements
Ben, an 8 year old Shih Tzu was the 2,000th dog rehomed via the website in May 2008.[3] 3,000 dogs were resettled in new homes by November 2008 with a success rate of 75%; for every 100 dogs listed on the website, 75 were rehomed. Also during this period it had seen a big growth in web traffic, with a 334.98% increase in visitor traffic during the year.[4]
The 4,000 milestone was announced on 14 March 2009[5] with both the 4,000th and 4,001st dogs, named Charlie and Millie, two German Shepherd cross Collie puppies. It was also announced at the same time that since its foundation, DogsBlog.com had relieved the animal welfare industry in the UK of more than £9,490,000 of financial strain.[6]
The 6,000th dog adopted via the website was Ruby, a English Bull Terrier cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier in August 2009.[7]
The website has worked with the national media in the United Kingdom to change the public opinion of dogs in rescue centres.[8]
National dog adoption month
DogsBlog.com ran the UK's first National Dog Adoption Month in August 2008 promoting the message that "Dogs in rescue shelters are not damaged goods. They are normal, happy, fun filled dogs who simply need a new home with a new family".[9] A 227% increase in dog adoptions was noted during the month.[10]
Partner charities
DogsBlog.com is affiliated with more than 212 different partner charities and rescue organisations across the UK.[2] Notable partners include Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, The Mayhew Animal Home, various Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals centres, The Blue Cross, Dogs Trust, and a wide range of local and breed specific rescue societies.[6]
See also
- Rescue group
- Petfinder.org - a similar programme in the USA
References
- ^ O'Meara, Ryan. "K9 Media: my dream company". K9 Media. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ a b Vincent, Charles (2009-11-30). "UK Dog Adoption Site Partner's With Butcher's Pet Care". PR Fire. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "Rescue site really is top dog". The Sun. 2008-05-30. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "Dog Rescue Website Passes 3,000th Rehomed Dog Landmark". K9 Magazine. 2008-11-05. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "4000 dogs say thank you very mutt". The Sun. 2009-03-14. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ a b "Dog Adoption Website Passes £9m Mark as 4,000th Dog is Rehomed". K9 Magazine. 2009-02-016. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Dog Adoption Website Hits 6000th Rehomed Dog". K9 Magazine. 2009-08-24. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ Battle, Bella (2010-05-06). "Can you give Aero a home?". The Sun. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Announcing The UK's First National Dog Adoption Month". National Dog Adoption Month. 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "Astonishing 227% Rise in Dog Adoptions in National Dog Adoption Month". National Dog Adoption Month. 2008-09-04. Retrieved 2009-12-12.