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 ›
Shelter Facts
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 ›
2015 Adoption Video
Visit the post for more. Source: 2015 Adoption Video
The Story of Cammie – by guest blogger Cindy Buckingham
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
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
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
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
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
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 ›
Important
As the lovely cat paced back and forth in his tiny cage, patiently but somewhat insistently nudging his head on the bars in the direction of the woman standing right outside, he seemed to me to be pleading to be… Read More ›
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