My Ramblings

Children are for people that can’t have dogs.

I read this quote the other day and it cracked me up.  Of course, being child-less makes me biased. It got me thinking about all the ways that dogs are easier than kids: You won’t get arrested for leaving them...

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Busy, Busy, Busy

We have a big craft sale coming up this weekend, so I have been a busy little bee trying to get items ready to sell.  Remember all of those auction items I bought… well, here they are now! Please ignore...

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Hooked On Auctions

Friday, I took the day off.  Continuing my search for items to recreate and sell, I headed out to some auctions.  There is a craft sale coming up this weekend and I have reserved a booth with the hopes of...

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Oh, the irony.

Certainly one of biggest obstacles to saving dogs is having the money to do it.  Dogs are not cheap, especially rescue dogs that often carry expensive medical baggage that has to be unloaded before they can find a new home. ...

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Care to Tango?

This is Tango: It is rare to get a shot of Tango looking at the camera, especially one where he is smiling and so full of glee. Working at the Humane Society, I always found it amazing how many dogs were...

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Bad News, Bear

Mama Bear (my affectionate nickname for Clover) received some bad news recently.  She is heartworm positive. In case you are not aware… it is my self-made mission in life to educate all pet owners about heartworms (whether they want me to or...

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What a difference a week makes!

A week ago today, all three of the luck puppies were adopted.  In keeping true to their names, they were very fortunate to find outstanding homes.  I could not have found better adopters for them, if I pulled them straight...

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Finally Home.

Tally came into my life in October of 2009.  The horrible situation that she came from melted my heart and I found myself sneaking her special food and occassionally cuddling with her in the kennel when no one was looking.  Eventually, I...

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Puppies! Puppies! Puppies!

We will start taking applicatons for the three puppies on Saturday, March 31.  That is the same day that they will attend their first adoption fair 12:00 til 4:00.  The address is AARF, 300 Harvey Street, Winston-Salem, NC. I must...

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Eve, Still Waiting

Eve is still waiting for her forever home to find her. Approximately five months old, she now weighs in around 35 pounds.  She continues to be a sweet, adorable little girl with a lean build.  She has lots of energy...

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