Author Archives
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Weaseling his way into their hearts!
All too often I hear animal lovers say at the loss of their beloved pet that they just can’t bear to go through the pain again. As such they won’t ever have another. This is just unimaginable to me. For… Read More ›
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A Lucky Little Life
When I received the email on the first of December from one of our Shelter volunteers asking for help for some friends who wanted a Boston Terrier, I knew we didn’t have any at the moment in our shelter. But… Read More ›
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Tucker, the grumpy Beagle who taught me the secret
Growing up it was normal that when it came time to get a pet in my family, we always got puppies. We bought one when I was quite young and then after that adopted others. But each at their cute… Read More ›
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Expanding your heart
I love fostering. With animal overpopulation as it is, puppies and kittens are pretty much a constant at my house. My neighbors grandchildren think I run a zoo and sometimes it feels that way. But not having fosters, even with my… Read More ›
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Ordinary Animal Lovers
When a new Facebook friend asked me what an ordinary animal lover could do to help animals in need, I have to admit I laughed a little. Not out loud….you know, LOL. But just the old fashion way. I first thought… Read More ›
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Taking time to help
I’ll just ignore them as they wander through my neighborhood. Hopefully they’ll just keep on passing through and won’t linger in my yard. As I catch them out of the corner of my eye when I drive, I think it’s… Read More ›
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Hope
“Mommy, mommy, you tied my pigtails too tight! That’s what I thought when I first saw the little black dog in the cage in our intake office. I’m sorry but I just couldn’t help it. That’s how my mind works… Read More ›
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A Box at the Bus Stop
Late this afternoon as I was just pulling into my home, my phone rang with a familiar name on the screen. Debbie Hines, friend and foster care coordinator. Her calls are frequent so I didn’t suspect anything abnormal and certainly… Read More ›
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Sweet Sorrow
As I prepare to send the last of Autumn’s puppies that were born here 9 weeks ago off to their new homes and to a wonderful Lab rescue who will then have the pleasure of helping to find homes for… Read More ›
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Angels ARE Everywhere
The story, as there always is one, was that the kitten had been found in a mud puddle. His rescuer promptly brought him to the shelter. This would be his first angel. There was obviously something wrong with him that… Read More ›
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