Rescue Dog plus Rescue Human equals PERFECTION.

Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by Annvi in Barkin' Doggie Bloggie, Community Efforts, Companies doin' cool things, Rescue Dogs

“It’s impossible to be around them and stay in a bad mood.” ~ John Grogan

I just found this blog post.  I had to immediately share it.  It made me cry.  Goodness.  I LOVE RESCUE DOGS.  Go out and get you one.  You will never regret it.

Cheers and Happy Barkin’!

Annvi and Tobiah

I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY by Janine Allen

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

http://rescuemedog.org/dog-blog/i-rescued-a-human-today-by-janine-allen/

Written by Janine Allen CPDT, Rescue Me Dog’s professional dog trainer. Janine’s passion is working with people and their dogs. She provides demonstrations for those who have adopted shelter dogs, lends email support to adopted dog owners that need information beyond our Training Support Pages, and aids shelter staff and volunteers in understanding dog behavior to increase their adoptability. Copyright 2010 Rescue Me Dog; www.rescuemedog.org

Fences For Fido

Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Annvi in Barkin' Doggie Bloggie, Community Efforts, Companies doin' cool things, Interesting Dog Tidbits

“One person can have a profound effect on another. And two people…well, two people can work miracles. They can change a whole town. They can change the world.” ~ Diane Frolove and Andrew Schneider, Northern Exposure, Cicely, 1992

UN-CHAINED one dog at a time

Have you heard of this organization?  Pretty cool people in Portland, Oregon.  Basically, they build fences and unchain dogs- improving the quality of life for outdoor dogs.  Ready for a tear jerker?

What I love about this group is the fact that they aren’t taking dogs away from people or judging anyone.  They are educating the public and providing a safer environment for these pups. Fences for Fido is part of the solution.  Just another example of how just a few people can have such a huge impact on so many lives.

Some stats I found on their site:

•Dogs are pack animals who want and need socialization and companionship.
•The Animal Welfare Act prohibits dog chaining as the primary means of confinement.
•The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that chaining a dog can contribute to aggressive behavior.
•The Centers for Disease Control states that chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite than unchained dogs.

Cheers and Happy Barkin’!

Annvi and Tobiah

Send a cake over!

Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by Annvi in Barkin' Doggie Bloggie, Companies doin' cool things

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love.  For me, they are the role model for being alive.” ~ Gilda Radner

I found this company that contributes 5% of your order when you purchase a cake from them so that they can send free cakes to soldiers each month overseas for their birthdays!  With the holidays coming up, I thought it was a really cool way to send some yummy goodness overseas to the people who are sacrificing so much for us.  You can also purchase a cake to send directly if you prefer not to indulge!   Click here to find out more info.

Dogs continue to amaze me (what else is new?!).  Who says they don’t have emotions or memory?  Check out how this cutie pie reacts when his owner comes home from overseas.  LOVE IT!

Send a cake over if you can, your doggie would be so proud.

Cheers and Happy Barkin’!

Annvi and Tobiah