The Generation Dog community celebrates the love of dogs and the joy in treating them as part of the family. Here are some of our friends who share our philosophy. If you'd like to have a link on the Generation Dog site, email us at woof@generationdog.com and tell us a little about your site. Looking to expand your family? Don't forget about all the furry friends in need of love and care in the many shelters around the country. Some of our favorites are listed below: ALABAMA Greater Birmingham Humane Society GBHS is dedicated to promoting respect for life through education and prevention of cruelty to animals and people. Fred, a feisty mix breed whose likeness appears on the Generation Dog emergency sticker, was adopted from here. Catherine also volunteered for this organization for years. Shelby Humane Society Also serving the Birmingham area, Shelby Humane won the Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. Generation Dog hosted a “Yappy Hour” to raise funds for this campaign. Two by Two Rescue Two by two doesn’t have a shelter per se but volunteers foster dogs until they find their forever homes. They also host dog-friendly events throughout the year. Cavalier Rescue of Alabama Stella, the cavalier immortalized on our logo, inspired such a love for the breed in Catherine that she volunteered with this organization in the past. They rescue or acquire cavalier king charles spaniels from puppy mill auctions then provide them with needed medical care and place them in loving homes. COLORADO Denver Cat Company Denver Cat Company is one of the country's first cat cafés, founded in December 2014. Denver Cat Company features adoptable cats sourced via its non-profit arm, Denver Cat Rescue. They save cats from high kill shelters in underfunded states and give them a shot to thrive in animal-loving Denver. Denver Dumb Friends League Works with the compassionate Colorado community to end pet homelessness and animal suffering. MaxFund A non-profit, No Kill shelter established in May 1988. MaxFund takes in and nurtures injured animals with no known owner. And then finds loving forever homes for these animals once they have recovered. Mile High Lab Mission The Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission, (MHLRM), a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity, is dedicated to alleviating the needless death and suffering of homeless or misplaced (lost and stray) purebred Labrador Retrievers as well as Labrador mixes mostly in high-kill overpopulated pet areas that typically are out of Colorado. Safe Harbor Lab Rescue Safe Harbor has been in continuous operation since its founding in 2002. Through July 2022, they have rescued over 4,400 Labs. An all-volunteer organization works to rehome stray, abandoned or surrendered Labrador Retrievers giving priority to those in Colorado. LOUISIANA Louisiana SPCA The Louisiana SPCA is alive and kicking still after being completely flooded. Sasha, the inspiration for the Rottweiler in our logo, was an official chair dog for one of their events back in the day. St. Francis Animal Sanctuary - Louisiana & Mississippi Delta Area The St. Francis Animal Sanctuary has a particular place in my heart our hearts because they rescued Cooper, the inspiration for the golden dog in our logo, at a week old and bottle fed and cared for him until he came to me became Catherine’s best friend at 2 1/2 months old. OTHER PetFinder Wherever you live, Petfinder can direct you to dogs available at shelters near you. Weimeraner Rescue of the South Do you love weimeraners? If so, adopt one of the available dogs from this Rescue organization instead of going to a breeder. You may also volunteer and make donations to help these majestic animals. We partnered with this charity on a fundraiser once. Looking to help our animal friends? Even if you can't bring more pets into your family, there are other things you can do to help make sure our animal friends are well cared for. As follows are some of my favorite ways to help: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals This national organization offers many ways to lend a hand. The Animal Rescue Site - A Click A Day Feeds Animals in Need! Sign up for email reminders to help you remember to click every day. Stop Puppy Mills For decades, The Humane Society of the United States has fought puppy mills on all fronts. From conducting investigations to strengthening laws, HSUS won't stop until puppy mills are shut down for good. Join them in the fight. Friends of Generation Dog ALABAMA Bob the Big Dog Pet Sitting Bob the Big Dog has transported dogs to the Rub-a-Dub-Dog Bathhouse and Spa for grooming and taken care of some of our clients’ pups when they are far from home. Creative Dog Training Play Center Whether you need training, boarding or daily care for your pooch, the folks at Creative Dog Training can help. Do Dah Day The Do Dah Day organization holds their annual music festival to raise money for local animal organizations. Not only do they raise a large amount of money for these worthy causes, but they also throw one of the best parties in Birmingham! Dog Days of Birmingham Dogs Days offers daycare, boarding, grooming and more in the downtown area of Birmingham. They have humans on site 24-hrs/day in the event of any emergency. Dog Days are owned by Jimmy and Sue Johnson, who give their time to help animals and humans alike. Flint Hill K9 Training Flint Hill K9 can help you make sure your furry family behaves like good boys and girls. Good Dog Bark Park Good Dog is a turfed, off-leash dog park covered with dog pools, tunnels, and TV’s, with more safety measures than a typical dog park. Oh, and there’s a bar Hand-in-Paw Hand in Paw serves a need in the Birmingham community with various animal therapy programs. Hounds Around Town Melissa Norman worked at the Rub-a-Dub-Dog Bathhouse and Spa for three years before embarking on her own mobile grooming venture. Pampered Pet Resort If you find yourself in this situation where you have to board your dogs and you live in the Birmingham, AL area, check out The Pampered Pet Resort, where they have luxury suites that provide a much more comfortable option for your "furry, four legged children". Rub-a-Dub-Dog Bathhouse and Spa The Rub-a-Dub-Dog Bathhouse and Spa was originally located in the back of the Generation Dog boutique when it first opened as an upscale boutique for dogs and dog lovers. The boutique is no longer in operation but the spa is still going strong! They provide cage-free grooming by appointment only for dogs in the Birmingham, Alabama area. The Whole Dog Market This small business offers a great range of high-quality foods as well as treats and more. They support local animal organizations and are all around great people. Wags ‘N Whiskers Comprehensive Pet Care We’ve known the owner of this business - Merrit Milam - since they were a teenager. They love dogs (and all animals) as much as we do! We Talk Dog Owner Adam Summerford started out training dogs before expanding to offer boarding, daycare, and grooming too. Sonnyville Design & Hosting Web design and Hosting. Sonny filled in with our website updates when Jen was off pursuing her other passions. The Dog Nanny Owner Felicia Weston has been a member of our family for years. She spent seven years grooming at the Rub-a-Dub-Dog Bathhouse and Spa before setting off on her own. COLORADO Angry Squirrel Studio Designer of Generation Dog artwork as well as other pet-themed works of art and products. CRCG - Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group’s (CRCG) caring team of rehabilitation experts will help your dog or cat to feel stronger, move better and get back into the game of life. Colorado’s first and largest indoor swimming pools for dogs. Year-round, safe, clean swimming. CRCG offers recreational swimming for healthy dogs at our Broomfield and Englewood locations. Sniff Shack - Doggy Daycare & Boarding The Sniff Shack was created to fill the need for top-notch doggy daycare & boarding in Northwest Denver, where owners Jennifer & Jessica have lived for years. All dogs deserve loving kindness! That’s why The Sniff Shack contributes to several local animal charities, as well as serving as a resource for area foster dogs and their families. LOUISIANA Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans Organization that holds the Annual Mardi Gras Parade for Dogs. OTHER Animal Wellness Magazine The only magazine produced in North America devoted to natural & holistic health for animals. Each issue speaks to animal lovers everywhere on how to improve the quality of life of our animal companions as well as animals in the wild. Ask the Vet Don't have the time or money to go to the vet whenever you have a question? Don't worry. You can now get veterinary advice online. Design Your Own Pet Tags Tired of having to go to the pet store every time your dog loses his tag? Want to have some extras with cell phone numbers of second homes? You can now design your own from the comfort of your own home. Doggie Names Search Engine Tired of the same old names for your pets? Use this great tool to find unique names -and even pairs of names. Dogpile Search Engine If you MUST search for other sites outside of Generation Dog's family of sites, at least use Dogpile! Dogs365 A great resource for finding information on dogs, dog breeds, dog training, and naming your dog. Dogster Online networking for dogs and dog lovers! Get Moving with Your Pet! The Pet Health Council helps you devise a plan for you and your pet to get in shape. My Dog is Cool This web site is devoted to the subject of keeping your dogs cool. Read up before summer! Pet Place Articles on all things dog! (and other pets too but we are partial.) Pet Urns H.A.L. Woodworking offers pet urns which are beautifully handcrafted in solid woods such as oak, pine, walnut, and cherry. Hand painting and laser etching is also available on the urns. Pet Wellbeing PetWellBeing.com offers pet health supplements including Plantaeris for dogs. for effective, all-natural canine diarrhea treatments. The Whole Dog Journal Our go to source for unbiased and accurate information about dogs. They offer webinars, a newsletter, publications, and more. Use the code TBD to save on your subscription.