I often get nostalgic and think back on the work we did in the past. One of my all-time favorite rescues was a dog named Puppy. He belonged to a local here in Malibu and had gotten in trouble so many times that Animal Control eventually took the dog and would not give him back to the owner. I couldn’t …
The Stray Dog Dilemma
Working with shelters and rescues I hear complaints from both sides of the aisle. One argument that intrigues me is the complaint about stray dogs. It seems some in rescue are so eager to criticize animal control for not dealing with the stray dog dilemma, and it is just that… a dilemma. If animal control focuses their efforts and …
Banning the Breed -Ignoring the Problem
There is a much heated topic that is on the tip of everyone’s tongue lately and that is BSL or Breed Specific Legislation. With BSL a government can impose a “ban” on a dog based on what the dog looks like. The most focused on dogs are pit-bulls. Now, whether you like them or not, whether you have one or …