Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2013
It seems lately, once again, the work of Bound Angels is drawing some criticism. I was alerted of this situation a few weeks ago and have been handling it personally, but want to make you aware in case you hear of it from someone else. In any situation there will always be critics and this time the criticism is coming …
So, another thing I am not good at being consistent at is fundraising. I guess that’s because I see so many other groups fundraising more than doing the work, so I think that everyone thinks like me. Therefore, I don’t do fundraisers. Since starting Bound Angels in 2007 we’ve done 3, yes 3 fundraisers. We run on a super shoestring …
Well, it’s been a while, but just one more email about Best Friends can set me off. I get their updates, how great their doing and how great the sanctuary is, blah, blah blah… all followed up with the request for more donations… Just something to add to the $50 MILLION they take in. Now I don’t care how much …
I remember a long time ago someone told me that if they had my talents they would save dogs all day long. Well, we figured out a way to make that happen for so many people -anywhere in the world. Through our vimeo channel http://www.vimeo.com/boundangels we are able to share our teachings worldwide. And best of all, we do it …
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) have today issued statements to highlight their vehement disapproval of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)’s apparent policy of euthanizing animals frequently at its shelter in Norfolk, VA. Furthermore, the AKC has called for the PETA shelter to take steps towards balancing its adoption and euthanasia …
Last week I visited a local shelter, in a less than desirable neighborhood here in LA. I know the shelter business very well, so when I make my comments they are not coming from an emotional place, but rather a place of knowledge. Upon arriving at the shelter I walked through the animal receiving department and found a small hispanic …
There is this constant battle between rescues and shelters that does little more than cost innocent animals their lives. I am referring mainly to the rescue groups that “rescue” pets from the shelter whose greatest risk at the shelter is adoption. Let’s face it, there are certain breeds of dogs at the shelter that have little to no chance …
When we look at how an animal shelter performs, we typically judge them by how many animals are adopted / rescued vs. how many animals are killed. These numbers may seem simple at the surface but are often skewed by a veil of deceit. Typically this should be a simple approach: The shelter took in 100 animals, 90 were adopted, …
This is written to those who stand by and criticize those doing the work. To those that scoff and moan how much better things could be done. Those that point fault at the actions of others and contribute nothing in the process. Critics exist in all areas, but here I would like to address those in my own backyard. …
Last weekend I taught another Shelter Rescue workshop at the Ventura County Animal Shelter and the turnout was great. We had over 30 participants. Many were volunteers from VCAS, others came from near and far to participate. Participants learned dog handling, marketing, training and adoption skills. Everyone came away feeling inspired to save more lives. VCAS has graciously …
