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Heartworm Disease Information
The pill was to keep me safe from a serious and sometimes fatal disease called heartworm disease. It turns out I, or any other dog, could get the disease from a mosquito! One bite is enough! Who knew?! Over 30 types of mosquitoes are able to transmit this awful disease. The mosquito just acts as a carrier of the parasite Dirofilaria immitis commonly referred to as Heartworm... more...

About Microchipping
If you have heard about microchipping pets, but not sure what that means or the benefits, or if you haven't heard of this new technology, you're not alone. Hannah is wondering what this microchipping stuff is all about too! A microchip is a small chip about the size and shape of a large grain of rice with a unique number in it. Take 2 Rescue uses 24PetWatch brand microchips. They can be read by scanners made by other microchip manufacturers such as Avid and Home Again. ... more...

About Our Foster 2 Adopt Program
Not sure about how a second dog will fit into the family?
Have you grown up with small dogs but find some of the larger ones awful cute? (or vice versa!)
Take 2 Rescue's Foster To Adopt program may be just what you are looking for... more...

Finding a Reputable Rescue
Whether you have found a stray, are looking to rehome your dog or want to adopt a dog, it is important that you know who you are giving your dog to or getting your dog from. Unfortunately, there are organizations and people out there who perhaps meant well at one time, but have become overwhelmed or careless and are just hoarding dogs, keeping them in poor conditions without proper vet care, adequate food, water, shetler, etc. There are also those who are just trying to make money... more...

The Un-Socialized Dog
Fear, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. Tank is a seven month old American Pit Bull Terrier. Contrary to popular belief, the only vicious beings here were the ones holding the camera. Tank's owner ended up with a litter of unwanted pit bulls quite by "accident", or more accurate - negligence. He thought the garage was an appropriate place to raise the pups; they had little to no human interaction during the early months of their lives, integral for socialization. ... more...