August 08, 2014

Mack the Bug

In celebration of Foster Dog Friday, we’re sharing the story of Mack, and adoptable dog in the Cincinnati area. This post was written by his dedicated and kind-hearted foster mom, Becky Gardner. Mack is a 4 yr. old, “Bug” mix (English Bulldog/Pug). He was found as a stray, blind, full...

August 08, 2014

Lessons From My Rescue Dog

Lessons We Learned From the Lessons You Shared “One of the greatest gifts we receive from dogs is the tenderness they evoke in us” – Dean Koontz  Sunny and Eva (see submission here: http://bit.ly/UDOUTq) When we decided to launch our ‘Lessons From My Rescue Dog’ contest we knew...

July 16, 2014

An Animal Rescuer's Perspective on Pet Safety

This post was written for PetHub and Lost Pet Prevention Month As rescuers, we’re in the business of finding homes for the homeless, so when those matches have finally been made, the last thing we want is to compromise on safety. We...

May 06, 2014

PBC + CrossFit: Communities Supporting the Underdog

Project Blue Collar has its roots in CrossFit, as that's where co-founders Kristin Waters and Carole Feeny first discovered their mutual passion to support the underdog.

April 15, 2014

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

Cindy Zurowick is a veteran volunteer at Save the Animals Foundation (STAF) in Cincinnati. She has been a hero to many a dog and volunteer alike, sharing her wealth of knowledge and compassion with all around her. Cindy has an...

September 10, 2013

Paw Prints On Your Heart

Each month, we ask our shelter of the month partners to share stories and topics close to their hearts. Sabrina Wilkerson, Foster Coordinator for our September shelter of the month partner, Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego, talks about her passion for fostering and why she puts...

July 23, 2013

Princess Pumpkin and Her Legacy

The Project Blue Collar Puppy Hostel has welcomed a new family to stay for awhile! Pumpkin is being fostered by Carole and was rescued by SAAP (Stray Animal Adoption Program). Pumpkin came to SAAP a few days ago...

July 23, 2013

How One Rescue Dog Started A Dog Treat Company

You've probably heard about the monthly subscription services geared towards dog, like our friends Buddy's Box. Well, we recently learned about another that is directly benefitting shelter dogs! Be Pawsitve is a monthly box of organic dog treats that gives back to shelters.Each month they send your dog a...

July 10, 2013

Celebrating "Gotchya Day," by Will Anzenberger, Kaua'i Humane Society

So, today, July 9th, is Dexter's Gotcha Day. For rescue dogs, birthdays are not as commonly known, and, ultimately, are not nearly as important as the day they find a place that gets called home. That is a rescue dog's "Gotcha Day". It's another day of transition that...

June 27, 2013

Fostering for a Rescue Group: It's a lifeline worth offering

Part II: from Carole’s personal experience Buster was my first foster turned “foster failure.”  I was going through a tough time and needed a way to divert my attention and a place to shower my love (aka breakup therapy).  I contacted a local foster-based rescue group, Stray Animal Adoption...

June 25, 2013

Fostering for a Rescue Group: It's a Lifeline Worth Offering

The sad reality of municipal animal control shelters is that they are required to euthanize in order to make room for new intake.  As a result of this ongoing crisis, rescue groups have formed as grassroots organizations across the country.  These are private non-profit groups, independently run with volunteers from...

April 23, 2013

Changing the Story

Our mission at Project Blue Collar is to celebrate the rescue dog.  To that end, we want to change the story that’s commonly heard about rescue dogs: that they are damaged and rife with issues. That story is perpetuated and reinforced by campaigns like the Sarah...

April 17, 2013

To Give is To Give

Our mission to Support the Underdog runs throughout PBC’s entire DNA. I started thinking about this idea in January, 2012. After a few months of tossing the idea around and with the encouragement of some amazing friends, I actually started doing something about it. The first course of action...

April 16, 2013

She Had Him At Hello

Do you believe in love at first sight? In Cinderella stories with a happily ever after? Then read about Arya, who went from a a rural Kentucky stray discarded and alone to a cherished family member who is loved beyond measure.

April 11, 2013

IT'S ALL IN THE NAME!

There is a lot of information and advice out on the web about how to name your dog.  For most of us, it comes down to understanding the personality of the dog or simply something symbolic to us.  Just yesterday The Today Show aired a segment on the art...

November 29, 2003

Wanted: Families for Fostering

Is Fostering for Families? Many rescue groups do not have physical locations and rely solely on foster homes to save lives. In many cases, foster homes literally can make the difference between life and death. When you foster a dog, you are actually saving two lives: The one you are...