Shelter Dogs Are Great Dogs
My book, "Owning a Paralyzed Dog - The Complete Care Guide: Helping Your Disabled Dog Live Their Life to the Fullest," is available on Amazon. The book is based on my experiences caring for a disabled King Charles Cavalier named Winston. I met Winston when I was working at the University of Florida Small Animal … Continue reading My new book, “Owning a Paralyzed Dog – The Complete Care Guide” is available on Amazon
Dog day outs are one of my favorite programs at Alachua County Animal Services. Dogs get a chance to stretch their legs, socialize, and decompress. Volunteers get to enjoy a day with a dog without any commitment. This can be a perfect way for volunteers who are unsure about fostering or spending time at the … Continue reading Dog Seatbelts Donated to Alachua County Animal Services
Rasta has been fostered, perhaps to adopt! This wonderful couple fell in love with her at the Farmer's Market. A dog like Rasta could easily have been overlooked in a crowded shelter, but on an outing, she shone. Since I'd been fostering her, I could continue to discuss her behavior and care as they became … Continue reading Rasta Fostered!
Monday 8/26/19 I am apprehensive as we prepare to go to the vet. I am worried that the dogs will have an imporant medical concern. I leave a little early so that I can take the half-hour drive out to Archer slowly. Jazzy jumps nimbly into the car, while Rasta gives me a look that … Continue reading Jazzy and Rasta Go to the Vet
Saturday 8/24/19 The dogs do little but sleep and wander the yard on Thursday and Friday. We go on walks each morning down to the creek. They like to sniff the long grass that grows along the bank. I barely keep Jazzy from jumping in after a frog who leaps out from under her nose. … Continue reading Rasta and Jazzy are Settling In
Wednesday, 8/21/19 It was the first post that I saw when I logged onto my computer on Wednesday morning. Six dogs at risk of being euthanized in Dixie County. When I saw the post, the dogs had until noon to find foster homes. I did some quick research on the rescue who had posted the … Continue reading Introducing Jazzy and Rasta
When I arrive, the sun has not yet made it over the towering pine trees behind the shelter. Already the air is still and wet, promising another sweltering spring day in Gainesville, Fl. The boggy ground, carpeted with moss, squishes as I walk across it. I wish good morning to an orange feral cat who … Continue reading Why I Volunteer
Maggie was adopted! Maggie is a sweet, sweet girl with Alachua County Animal Services. She was a delight on her overnight outing. She was quiet and mellow in the house and didn't have any accidents. Maggie was perfect in her crate overnight. You can never be sure when you pick a dog up at the shelter … Continue reading Maggie’s Overnight Outing
I want to thank Persimmon & Co. for donating these beautiful stainless steel ID tags. These attractive tags catch the eye with a clear “Adopt me” print and our site address. They look great in adoption photos and get people’s attention on outings as well. These ID tags are rust and tarnish free and completely … Continue reading Persimmon & Co. Custom ID Tags
Playgroups are one of the most important ways that animal shelters keep dogs mentally stimulated and socialized. Playgroups allow staff to get to know each dog’s unique play style and behavior. They use this information to find the best home for every dog. Playgroups give potential adopters the opportunity to see the real dog instead … Continue reading Animal Shelter Playgroups
