Sugarbear moves into a cottage next to Rico!

Sugarbear, a white pit bull, learned quickly in life how to survive. Barely out of puppyhood herself, she began a life as a puppy producer, litter after litter. But that wasn’t all. Her owners took her out on the streets, where Sugarbear was forced to fight other...

Our boy, The Resilient Rico.

Rico arrived in St. Louis on a very warm Friday April night. The baggage people were so nice to Rico and wanted to know his story. They were so happy to have him as a guest as he was the best dog they had flying. Rico looked out his crate at all the new people...

All about Rico

Phase I of Rico’s new home is complete! Brutally abused Rico, an urban San Diego dog, will be moving into his new custom-built cottage in Missouri on April 10th.  Funds are still needed to complete the next phase of the project: building Rico’s play yard. St. Louis,...

Please Help Carina

Your donation will help us afford the cost of medical care and boarding for poor Carina, until she can move into a foster or new adoptive home. Read Carina’s full story below and CLICK HERE to go to our ChipIn page, where you can donate to Carina’s recovery. Every...

Tongueless Dog Needs $5,000 for Dream Cottage

SAN DIEGO, California–December 1, 2010–Rico Suave, whose former owner cut out all of his tongue with a knife, inspires nationwide advocates; two non-profit dog rescue groups 2,000 miles apart join fundraising efforts to build Rico a home for the holidays. Rico lived...