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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

I’m thrilled to introduce you to an incredible pup, who is a gentle giant with a heart as big as his name. His name is Goliath, and honestly, I have no idea why they chose that name for him . . . Okay, I’m kidding! His name fits him perfectly because this big boy is…

The shelter’s holiday event, Santa Paws Sleepover, offered pet lovers the chance to foster a dog temporarily from December 21st 2024 to January 4th 2025. The program provided everything, food, bedding, you name it so the dogs could experience the warmth of a loving home for the holidays. When I arrived at the shelter that…