Atlas Wanderlust Animal Blog

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Potting Training a Dog? What?!

Toilet training your dog may seem like a daunting task, but see what you can do to make it a reality!

Potting Training a Dog? What?!

Toilet training your dog may seem like a daunting task, but see what you can do to make it a reality!

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Anti-Allergenic Dogs are Really a Thing!

Keeping your home clean with pets can be challenging! See how you can help reduce allergens in your living spaces.

Anti-Allergenic Dogs are Really a Thing!

Keeping your home clean with pets can be challenging! See how you can help reduce allergens in your living spaces.

beautiful wolf / dog in the cold

Unforgettable Dogs in Famous Fairy Tales- Our E...

Dogs have been capturing our hearts since the beginning of time. Here are some of our favorites.

Unforgettable Dogs in Famous Fairy Tales- Our E...

Dogs have been capturing our hearts since the beginning of time. Here are some of our favorites.

6 puppies sitting in a barn

The Sad Reality of Puppy Mills

Puppy mills are a serious problem that must be addressed. When possible, adopt before you shop!

The Sad Reality of Puppy Mills

Puppy mills are a serious problem that must be addressed. When possible, adopt before you shop!

brown dog being pampered with a masage

Is Acupuncture Right For Your Dog?

Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide range of conditions including joint pain, arthritis, and more…

Is Acupuncture Right For Your Dog?

Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide range of conditions including joint pain, arthritis, and more…

2 adult dogs running on the beach at sunset

Is Your Dog Getting a Healthy Diet?

A healthy diet for an adult dog should provide the right balance of nutrients…

Is Your Dog Getting a Healthy Diet?

A healthy diet for an adult dog should provide the right balance of nutrients…

Who gets rescued- the dog or owner?

Adopting a rescue dog can bring many benefits to both the dog and the adopter.

  • Saving a life

    By adopting a rescue dog, you are giving a dog in need a second chance at a happy life. Rescue dogs are often in shelters due to no fault of their own, such as being abandoned or surrendered by their previous owner.

  • Sense of satisfaction

    Adopting a rescue dog can provide a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, knowing that you have given a dog in need a loving home.

  • Finding the right fit

    Many rescue organizations have a wide variety of dogs available for adoption, with different breeds, ages, and personalities. This can make it easier to find a dog that is the right fit for your lifestyle and family.

  • Training and behavior support

    Many rescue organizations provide training and behavior support for adopted dogs to help them adjust to their new home and make the transition as smooth as possible.

  • Community involvement

    Adopting a rescue dog can also be an opportunity to get involved in the local animal welfare community, volunteering or participating in fundraising events to support the rescue organization.

  • Lower cost

    Adopting a rescue dog is often less expensive than buying a dog from a breeder. The adoption fee typically includes vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and other medical care that the dog may have received while in the shelter.