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• This little hero

  By carrieroe on March 17, 2016 • ( 17 )

  

  5.3.16  As I prepare to post the first blog I’ve written since Atticus’ I thought it worthwhile to share here how Atticus is doing.  He has made amazing strides in the 6 weeks since he arrived.  He has put on… Read More ›

• It’s all in the view

  By carrieroe on March 9, 2016 • ( 5 )

  

  Rarely does a day go by that someone doesn’t say that they don’t understand how I can do what I do. More often than not they have seen some sad story about another dog or cat abandoned, abused or neglected… Read More ›

• 2015 Adoption Video

  By carrieroe on January 2, 2016 • ( 0 )

  Visit the post for more. Source: 2015 Adoption Video

• The Story of Cammie – by guest blogger Cindy Buckingham

  By carrieroe on December 31, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

   Cindy Buckingham is a great friend, fellow foster, our volunteer coordinator and so much more.  I shared a story about another of her foster experiences, A Lucky Little Life, a few years ago.  This is her story that follows is… Read More ›

• With the Curse Comes the Gift

  By carrieroe on December 24, 2015 • ( 0 )

  Maybe it’s coincidence that I’m writing this blog on Christmas Eve but I’d say not so much.  Even thought I know well now that the best gifts don’t come in wrapped packages.  I find the best ones come in less… Read More ›

• The Last Dog Chosen

  By carrieroe on November 22, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  When I walked into our lobby one afternoon not long ago and was greeted by the red rimmed eyes of one of our staff, I immediately got that hollow feeling in my stomach. The feeling that happens when I realize… Read More ›

• Boyd: A Soldier’s Dog

  By carrieroe on November 11, 2015 • ( 5 )

  

  In 2009 a young man adopted a dog from our shelter. A Husky mix that we had named “Boyd.” Boyd was just a wonderful dog. He was friendly, gentle and loved everyone he met. And while not a puppy, he… Read More ›

• Where I’m supposed to be

  By carrieroe on October 30, 2015 • ( 16 )

  When I was in high school l lived one door down from Dr. Jim Davis, a well-known veterinarian in our community. I knew him both as our dog, Heidi’s vet and as our neighbor and as such it was common… Read More ›

• My Mistake

  By carrieroe on August 29, 2015 • ( 11 )

  This is one of the most difficult blogs I have ever written.  Simply put, I don’t write well or clearly when I’m pissed.  But the ten previous drafts helped a little to dilute the anger that was laced in my… Read More ›

• It’s About Them

  By carrieroe on August 14, 2015 • ( 3 )

  Someone tagged me on a post this week from HSOV foster mom (and so much more) Amber DeLong who shared about fostering two dogs that after two years now have a potential adopter, and reading the emotion filled comments by… Read More ›