“We’re going to grow old whether we have a dog or not” were the wise words of my dear friend Bob Goldenberg when I introduced him and his wife, Peggy to my foster dog Darcy. I had taken Darcy to… Read More ›
Shelter Facts
Changing the course of the stream
The other day I saw a post from a friend that was so familiar and yet so strange. Familiar as I could have written the words. Probably not as kindly but the sentiment was my own. Strange as the writer… Read More ›
All animal lives should matter
My retirement in June after more than 33 years working for the Federal Government was not the least bit scary because I knew exactly what I was going to do. Or at least I thought I did. And it wasn’t… Read More ›
I took his dog
Tim Frazier was a total stranger to me when it started. And while I’d never know him well, I would learn where he lived, how he lived, who his best friend was, that he had cancer and not for the… Read More ›
A dog named Nitro
I will begin this story with the cold hard truth. My foster dog Nitro is unadoptable. Or at least by many standards and statistics in the animal sheltering world, he should be deemed as such. In fact, I am sure… Read More ›
Yes, I can try!
This puppy, named Rebel was hit by a car today and has not one but two broken legs!! Sound familiar? And he needs our help. Sounds too familiar doesn’t it? Is it his fault that his owners can’t afford his… Read More ›
Unwilling to forget
Okay I won’t hold out for those anxious for news of Atticus in his new forever home. While it’s only been a few days, I can tell you that he’s doing well, is getting so much attention as the only… Read More ›
Such a good little trooper
Honestly I don’t like it when I feel like I have to blog because I’m so angry I don’t know what else to do. I wish I had some wonderful adoption or sweet story to share. But having fumed all… Read More ›
This little hero
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
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 ›
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