Walking With Strays

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

  • 6 Heartwarming Moments From My Time Walking Shelter Dogs

    I can’t believe it’s already been a year and a half since I started walking the dogs at my local shelter. In that time, I’ve met many pups each with their own personality, quirks, and stories. To celebrate the journey, I wanted to share a handful of moments that have stayed with me. Some made

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  • How to Support Your Local Shelter Without Adopting

    You want to help the animals in your community, but you’re not sure how. Maybe you’ve wondered: If any of these thoughts have crossed your mind, you’re not alone. And here’s the good news: you don’t have to do something huge to have an impact. Walking the dogs at my local shelter has taught me

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  • The Hardest (and Most Beautiful) Part of Walking Shelter Dogs

    I never really know what kind of day I’ll have when I step foot inside the animal shelter. Sometimes, the faces staring back at me from the kennels are all new and unfamiliar, which leaves me a little anxious about who I’ll meet. Other times, I feel a mix of happiness and quiet sadness when

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  • 5 Essential Items Every Shelter Dog Walker Should Bring

    When you volunteer to walk shelter dogs, preparation makes all the difference for both you and the pups. Over time, I’ve learned that having a few simple items on hand can turn a stressful outing into a smooth, happy walk. Here are five essentials I never leave the shelter without! 1. Plenty of Poop Bags

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  • Meet Bojangles: From Nervous to Nosey on the Trail

    Meet Bojangles, a six-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. I didn’t get to walk this handsome guy myself, but I had the pleasure of tagging along while my walking buddy took him out for his stroll.  I arrived at the shelter later than usual that day and happened to catch them just as they were heading

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  • Welcome to Walking With Strays

    Hi, I’m Kat! I’ve been volunteering at my local animal shelter since July 2024.  When I first signed up, I just wanted to get out of my head and do something good, something that would help others (or in this case, dogs). What I didn’t expect was how rewarding it would be to care for

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  • 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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