Around 6pm on the puppies’ birthday, I went to check on the new mama and puppies. The first born puppy was not tucked in with Beans like the others were. I very slowly and carefully scooted him into the pile. I didn’t expect Beans to want to leave them, but she got up when IContinue reading “Birthday Sadness”
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Photogenic Beans
I know, I know…you were expecting a puppy update! Puppies to come, but I couldn’t NOT include these pictures of gorgeous Beans! Please follow the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s facebook page (and of course http://www.welcomepaws.org!) for more pictures and information about Beans and the puppies! Get involved! Find a local rescue and adopt, foster,Continue reading “Photogenic Beans”
Lynn’s other affliction
After Lynn taught us to leave her out of her crate to keep her calm, we all settled into a routine. She became a member of the household, following along with us as we transitioned through our days. She loved joining us in the kitchen while we prepared meals and ate. She loved exploring theContinue reading “Lynn’s other affliction”
Lynn teaches us a few things about heartworm treatment
Lynn was clearly distressed and anxious in her crate. But the instructions with which she came said that she should be crated for her own good. What was happening in my guest room did not sound like it was good for anyone, however. The point of keeping an animal more or less sedentary during heartwormContinue reading “Lynn teaches us a few things about heartworm treatment”
Gerralynn
After returning Beans and Daisy to the shelter for adoption, I expected to continue to receive foster request emails by the dozen for kittens in need of foster while they grew. We cleaned what had begun to be referred to as the “kitten room” and waited. No emails featuring super adorable kittens arrived. At thatContinue reading “Gerralynn”
Following up with Daisy
Thank you to HSHV volunteer Sandra Pruden for adopting Daisy and then for giving me permission to share her beautiful photos. See the gorgeous adolescent, and then adult, Daisy below! Sandra reports that Daisy is a joy (but we already knew that!). She is a beloved member of the family. Sandra told me that herContinue reading “Following up with Daisy”
Following up with Morgan, Part 2
While at the shelter this morning, I asked about Morgan. We had fostered her two years ago, and while our time together had ended with her biting Livie (to the tune of a $300 vet visit!), we still thought of her fondly. We had wondered where she was and what she was up to onContinue reading “Following up with Morgan, Part 2”
Just when I thought I knew how to walk a dog…
I returned to the shelter the following week to walk dogs again. After my unfortunate mistakes on my first shift, I was armed and ready with knowledge and confidence. Today wasn’t as snowy as the day last week, but it was still cold…the kind of cold in which your nostrils freeze closed a little withContinue reading “Just when I thought I knew how to walk a dog…”
In which I make some rookie dog walker mistakes
My first day as an official, independent dog walker at the shelter was a cold one. I was wearing my volunteer t-shirt though, really, there was no point to that; it was hidden under a sweatshirt, a down jacket, and a windbreaker. Each exhalation condensed into a little puff of fog. Inhaling the frigid airContinue reading “In which I make some rookie dog walker mistakes”
Dog walking
While waiting for my dog walking class date to arrive, I received an email that there had been a cancellation in an earlier class. Would I like to fill that spot? Uhhhh….YES!! I arrived at the three hour training 15 minutes early. For those who know me (and those who are getting to know meContinue reading “Dog walking”