Archive for January, 2011
Boy Oh Boy!
Photos are an essential element to finding a dog his/her forever home. These days, most people search for their next family member on-line. Since dogs cannot write luring personal ads, often their picture is the best way to capture their...
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And Two More Makes a Full House (For Today)
Scott brought home these adorable little wrinkle babies today. They came from a litter of four. Two were able to find homes, but these little girls weren’t as lucky. Their owner went to Scott for help and I could...
You Never Know What You Are Gonna Get
It was 2008. I had been doing rescue for some time, and when AARF received an emergency plea from a local Vet, I couldn’t pass up the chance to help. I arrived at the Vet’s office and told them I...
The Only Dog that Would Choose Me Over Ham
I am currently sitting on my bed, updating this blog. There are four dogs around me… each of them devouring a ham hock – a little trick so that they are not walking on my keyboard while trying to get...
Check out my progress, Dude!
While Spirit is far from a “normal” puppy, I am very happy to report that she is still showing signs of adjusting to life with all of us !scary humans! every day. When I come home for lunch, it is...
It’s Elementary!
After days of grueling, non-stop thinking… it has been decided. The little boys have been named: Doc and Watson. Huge Sherlock Holmes fan right here (giant thumbs pointing right at this writer)! Naming these guys has made me realize...
Tuck Loves Crates
Scott grabbed this photo of our girls the other day with his phone camera. Tuck loves wire and plastic crates. I never put her in one as a puppy because I thought at the time that they were cruel. I...
Update: Cricket
Remember the beautiful white cat that was hanging out in our laundry room??? Well… good news… she is on her way to finding a forever home! Last week, I went by the Humane Society to have her scanned for a...
New Additions: Need Names
HELP! It is no secret… I love coming up with creative names for my fosters. In fact, it is one of my favorite parts of fostering, right behind getting updates from their new homes, taking their photos, watching them grow,...
A Hopeful New Year
It has been 28 days since Spirit came into my life. I really thought our journey together would be over by this time; that the need to end her fear would make my decision easy. Instead, she continues to surprise...