People don’t necessarily associate animal rescues with the Shar-Pei, the often-expensive Chinese dog known for its deep wrinkles and blue-black tongue. But these dogs experience their share of tough ...

Once the call comes in, the clock starts ticking. Animal shelters throughout the Southeast call Barbara Abel — sometimes five a day — when a Chinese shar-pei in their care is about to be euthanized.

Shar Pei’s are an intelligent, calm, and loyal breed and even though Gracie is a Shar Pei mix she is exhibiting all these traits. Gracie was adopted out as a puppy and was recently returned to ...

Spike’s story: Spike is very relaxed and calm. He loves people and is good with other dogs. He’s happiest lying at your feet or following you around the house. He would do great in a retiree’s home or ...

When I opened my home to Aldo, a Chinese Shar-Pei who had suffered terrible abuse in Puerto Rico, he was skittish, mistrustful, and had no experience with stairs. Within a month, he had become my best ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Harrison is looking for a second chance at a healthy and happy life after experiencing abuse and neglect. The Vegas Pet Rescue Project sent us this blurb about his condition and his ...

Champ’s story:Champ is a handsome, well-mannered lad, sweet, affectionate and good with other dogs. He does well with routine, structure, boundaries and rules. He knows how to sit and shake and loves ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A local shelter pup is about to make it on the big screen. Cronut, an 8-month-old Shar-Pei puppy from Chesapeake, was selected to compete in this year’s Puppy Bowl. The Puppy ...

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