As most people know, I am not one to run from controversy or conflict. My background in eastern studies have taught me that one must face the enemy head on in order to win, and one should fight with honor. I have lived by my honor my entire life and fought for what I believe in even when the odds …
Socializing Dogs in Shelters
One of the biggest issues facing dogs in shelters is the shut down of the behaviors we’ve bred into them for so many years; namely socialization. A dog’s ability to live with, and be happy with, other dogs and people is one of the key things that makes the dog a perfect companion animal. Among the people who have done …
Here Kitty Kitty….
As an advocate for dogs and someone who has given up a large part of my life to advocate on behalf of dogs; both pets and shelter dogs, I am saddened by the plight of cats at the shelters. They truly are the silent victims, often shut away in small cages and killed in far larger numbers than dogs. For …
Tell me again… why would I want the dog that you don’t want?
It’s not uncommon that I get a call, email or facebook post from someone looking to dispose of their dog that is absolutely perfect… EXCEPT for when….. That is when the litany of excuses comes in: • He loves other dogs, except for when he’s on a leash or there’s food, or if the other dog has brown fur. • …
spreading the message
The last several years have been such a great experience for me. All of the people I’ve met and worked with to save more and more animals really fuel my fire to take Bound Angels to the next level. I’ve seen the videos from the Bound Angels Shelter Angel Video program place dogs into loving homes, and these were dogs …
it’s about the follow-through
It’s never a surprise to read a story of a rescue stepping up for a high needs dog and then getting the shaft. In fact, it’s often the case because of the flow of human emotions. Rescue, for the most part, is dictated by emotions and because of that the follow through often lags. When a dog’s photo is in …
defending the temperament test concept.
There was a recent online article condemning temperament tests for dogs at animal shelter. The link to the article is here: My response is below: While I agree with the notion that bad temperament tests are deadly to dogs, I disagree with those that say “there in no place for temperament testing in our shelter system.” There are plenty of …
Bravo on Smoke and Mirrors post
I received the following email yesterday and wanted to share it with you. It is a response to the Smoke and Mirrors post and I believe this email says what so many of us caring dog owners believe (why can’t the others care just 1/2 as much?)… this mail speaks to my heart! Bravo to you Christy!!! 3 years ago, …