For a long time we’ve been working on developing this program and today we’re proud to announce it. As many of you know since the day I started Bound Angels it has been my goal to partner with those who do the hard work of saving shelter pets and help them save even more lives…. Well, today is a big …
Working with Shelters that Work
I’ve always said that there are two types of people in the world: those that say it can’t be done and those that are busy doing what others say “can’t be done.” I’m happy to see so many shelters nationwide embracing tools that help save lives. Last week I was invited to speak to SAWA (the Society of Animal Welfare …
Desperate Dogs Determined Measures
I can’t tell you how many people have asked me to teach them how to do what I do or to write a book on the topic. Well, for the last year I’ve been doing both: I’ve been working with shelters teaching them the system that I’ve used to save dogs condemned to death and I’ve been writing my book …
To Test or Not To Test
That is the dilemma facing shelters throughout the country. Of course I am talking about the temperament testing dogs. It is such a heated debate between shelters and animal rights advocates that taking a stance is certain to ostracize you from one or the other. The truth is that both sides have valid points. Shelters are always asked about the …
The Forgotten remain forgotten…
I see the eyes on the dogs behind the bars at the shelter, it’s almost as if I can hear their thoughts and their cries. They look through the bars hopeless and broken. The faces are the same, the dogs are the same, the stories are the same. As so many rescues and big organizations come into the shelters to …
The Hayden Law at Risk…
Many of you who read this post may not life in California where this law is in effect, but I urge you to read on anyway. The Hayden Law SB 1785, written in 1998 by Tom Hayden is one of the most progressive laws for shelter pets anywhere. It came into effect in July 1999. It requires shelters to hold …
Working Together
Over the years I’ve seen so many people approach rescue with their hearts bleeding and only hoping to do the right thing. In fact, one thing I see over and over again is people starting their own non-profit rescue organization in an attempt to do it better than the others. It is always their goal to do more than the …
I’m Not Saying you Have to Adopt, but…
With so much political correctness surrounding the decision about your new pet, I thought I’d talk very openly about the decision. It’s not whether you should adopt or buy a dog, but some other things that surround your decision. To begin with, before you ever decide to get a pet you should ask yourself if you are ready for a …
Free Adoption Handout
One of the most common problems facing dogs is lack of understanding from people bringing them home, either for the first time or even seasoned dog owners. People may have the best intentions, but often fall short and place way too much pressure on the dog, this is a recipe for disaster. This disaster usually ends with the dog back …
Smoke and Mirrors
Well after yesterdays post “Laying the Blame” I saw countless responses in favor and many who tried to slam my opinion. How can anyone see what I’m saying as wrong? Simple, they don’t address it. Why won’t anyone just come out and say “If you dump a dog at a shelter, you are wrong.” Instead they cry and scream about …