I wrote a short story for (and about) Aldo yesterday that I was going to submit for publication to help him reach his forever family. Just as I was about to send it off, I found out that Aldo had been adopted. Finally, his long stay at the shelter had come to an end. Finally,…
You’ll never guess what the shelter dogs have been up to! They traveled the world. Well, kind of. Here’s what happened: For months I had been talking about wanting to get a green screen for the photo barn, so I could easily switch out backgrounds and send the dogs “on vacation” and tell a few…
I glance at the clock on my computer screen. It’s Tuesday, 3:58 PM. Then it’s 4, and the shelter closes. I check the shelter dashboard. He’s still available for adoption, it tells me. Jimmy is safe. For now. Another day to network him. Another day of hope. When shelters run out of space, dogs run…
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He’s cool. He’s cute. He’s confident. He’s Jester. The fun-loving shepherd mix has taken up temporary residence at his local animal shelter, where he makes sure there’s never a dull moment in the play yard, and is ready to charm his way into his forever home. With his movie-dog smile and nineties-boyband-vibes-oozing personality, Jester owns…
Master of facial expressions. Bandana aficionado. Morning-walk enthusiast. Five-year-old Blue is a well-rounded canine who combines youthful energy with the wisdom that comes with age and offers the best of both worlds: As a mature adult, puppy antics are behind him, but he still has the agility to bring fun into weekends. Blue is currently…
The Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter has a brand-new lineup of four-leggers, and I had the pleasure of getting to know some of them last weekend during a fun-filled photo session. They’re all adorable, with charming personalities and distinctive quirks that make it next to impossible to leave the shelter and not think about all…
Curious what’s new with the shelter dogs? I was, too, so I stopped by their kennels last weekend to meet the newest residents and to deliver some exciting news to a very charming four-legger. Charming Charlotte First things first. Timid Charlotte, who was scared to come out of her kennel just a couple of weeks…
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Yesterday, I met three of the shelter’s new dogs: Amos, Charlotte, and Marty. A lot of the shelter’s canine residents were at an off-site adoption event and not many of the remaining four-leggers needed to have their photos taken, meaning we were going to have a relaxed, no-rush photo session. Amos was my first model…
Last weekend, I met Dumbledore, a sweet, affectionate good boy who craves attention and is an avid cuddler, for a fun-filled photo session. After all of the dogs had their pictures taken, I went to see Dumbledore and Sam in their kennels. As I listened to Sam sing his heart out, soulfully howling, I noticed…
Curious what the shelter crew is up to these days? I was, too, so I paid them a visit yesterday. Some of the four-leggers enjoyed the sunny day taking long walks or playing in the yard while others took to the photo barn to dress to impress. And impressed you will be once you see…
You remember Sam, right? The gentledog with a calm demeanor and the good looks who sets himself apart with a stunning white coat and his signature red bandana. He’s been living the shelter life for a while now and is ready to find his forever companion who will give him a good home to retire…
Love is in the air at the animal shelter. With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, many of the four-leggers embraced red and pink shades during our latest photo session to get in the spirit. They showed off their sweet looks, let me see their charming personalities, and barked about all things love. Greddy…
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