Walking With Strays

A Diary of Shelter Dogs Through the Eyes of a Volunteer Walker

  • Beautiful On The Inside & Outside But Not A Dog Person

    It’s been two weeks since I last volunteered at the shelter. During my break, I spent some much-needed time with a dear friend who flew in from Germany to visit, it was soooo wonderful catching up and reminiscing. My return was met with gloomy gray clouds, misty showers, and a biting chill, that made the…

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  • What Happens When A Beautiful Dog is Excited For A Little Game Of Tug Of War?

    A Walk with French Toast: A Strangely Short Stroll Picking up where I left off, the second dog I walked was a gorgeous husky who, at the time, didn’t even have a name, just “Unknown” on his kennel card. (A few days later, I found out the shelter graced him with the name French Toast.…

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  • This Fascinating Dog Is Excited By Birds

    A Rainy Day Adventure with Miley It was a wet and chilly day, but I decided to trade in my warm comforter for a leash and a waist bag full of treats. My options?  A drizzly day with mild temps or a sunny day with below-freezing temperatures.  Either way, spending time with shelter pups was…

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  • Baby Is Her Name But This is One Big Dog

    It felt like spring was in the air, so I took full advantage of the beautiful weather by heading to the shelter to walk some pups before the cold returns! Normally, I volunteer when the shelter is closed to the public, so I was surprised to see the parking lot full and bustling with activity.…

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  • How This Dog Doesn’t Worry About An Unusual Neck Tilt

    Howdy! Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a handsome boy with a special name, Hank The Cow Dog! I always wonder how they come up with these names. Hank is listed as a German Shepherd mix and has an unusual neck issue. The photos and video I took don’t quite capture it, but he…

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  • Will This Attractive Dog Make Your Heart Skip A Beat?

    Here’s a Dog with a Name That Will Instantly Put a Smile on Your Face! Meet Skippyjon Jones! This handsome boy is believed to be a mix of Collie Smooth and Siberian Husky. While his listing photo at the animal shelter makes him look medium-sized, in person, he’s quite large! I was taken by surprise…

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  • Your New Obsession Kolache: A Dog That Matches Her Sweet Name

    I Go Nuts for Kolache! Wait . . . that doesn’t sound quite right. Let’s try again, I go nuts for Donuts! Still not quite there. How about this: I go nuts for Donuts and Kolache! Now that feels right because today, I’m introducing you to Kolache, a sweet shelter pup! I’ll admit, before meeting…

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  • Bringing Home a Rescue Dog: How to Make Their Transition Happy and Stress-Free

    Bringing Home a Rescue Dog: How to Help Your New Pet Adjust The day has finally arrived!  You’re standing at your doorstep, leash in hand, with a new furry friend by your side. You’ve adopted a dog! This is an exciting and rewarding moment.  You took the time to research breeds and temperaments to find…

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  • How To Choose A Dog From a Shelter: Tips That Will Make You Feel Confident

    How to Choose a Dog from a Shelter: A Guide for Future Pet Parents So, you’ve decided to welcome a dog into your family, how exciting!  Owning a dog brings countless rewards, from: Expanding your social circle (dogs have a magical way of getting people to open up)  To improving your physical health through daily…

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