Foster and Rescue Resources for Puppies

Please find downloadable, shareable handouts that are free for fosters, rescues, and shelters to use to educate fosters and volunteers on how to care for, handle, and help puppies over 3 weeks (not bottle babies–we have a set of resources specifically for newborn puppies). We also have a similar set of resources specifically for fostering […]

Sanitation: Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols for Rescues and Shelters

While it can be time-consuming and daunting at first glance, establishing sanitation procedures and protocols is critical to better-protecting the health of all animals housed within a shelter or rescue, especially those more vulnerable populations (like sick, elderly, and/or young residents). Ideally, the rescue should have information about what areas and surfaces need to be […]

Puppy Dewormer Schedule with Dosage and Minimum Age Requirements

It’s important to establish a puppy dewormer schedule and deworming protocol to ensure that they do not get overburdened with intestinal parasites as they develop. There are different types of deworming medications on the market, so it is important to select one that is appropriate for the puppy’s age and the type of worms it […]

Foster and Rescue Resources for Mom and Pups

Please find downloadable, shareable handouts that are free for fosters, rescues, and shelters to use to educate fosters and volunteers on how to care for, handle, and help pregnant and nursing moms and pups! If you need help on caring for orphaned puppies, please see our newborn puppies guides and our puppy guides (for puppies […]

About Christine

Christine Mielke has fostered over 100 dogs and puppies and assisted with countless more through volunteering at local rescues and shelters. She is an experienced medical foster who has worked with cleft palate puppies, dying and premature newborns, and critically ill and injured puppies.