WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE’S FIRE
It’s becoming difficult to deny that summer temperatures are increasing year after year, especially given the current heat waves that have settled across the U.S. in the past weeks. While the heat itself is dangerous, extremely dry conditions create droughts and produce high winds, escalating the risk of wildfires. Recent studies show fire season is […]
SCOUTS HONOR
As spring gives way to summer, schools let out for three sun filled months, and vacation plans are made, state and national parks prepare for their busy season, as many of them will be destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, traveling families and weekend visitors. Parks are particularly popular with those who want to enjoy the great […]
THE LONG ROAD TO RESCUE
Earlier this week, we celebrated National Dog Rescue Day. Not only is animal rescue the focus of our organization, but it’s also special to each member of our team because we all share our hearts and homes with a pet who came to us through rescue. They are daily reminders of how important our work […]
THERE WAS A FARMER HAD A DOG
When we think of pets living their happiest life, we often imagine dogs running through a field and cats chasing butterflies in tall grass. So, perhaps when rural animal shelters come to mind, we envision wide-open spaces, abundant nature, and a kind of quiet way of life for homeless pets conducive to healing and eventually […]
THE OLIVE BRANCH THAT BUILT A BRIDGE
PART I: I was in the kitchen of my childhood home, watching my sisters bustling around each other and thinking the hecticness of the holidays should be over by now, when my phone rang. We had a cross-country rescue that took us coast to coast just before Christmas and while that kept me busy well […]
WAR RARELY ENDS, THE BATTLEFIELD JUST CHANGES
The Yuletide season and approach of the New Year is a joyful time filled with family and friends for many of us, and it’s also a time of reflection as well. While I am one of the fortunate who spend the holidays back home, in the house I grew up surrounded by loved ones, my […]
WE’VE COME A LONG WAY, AND WE DIDN’T WALK ALONE
As we enter the holiday season and month of thanks, I find myself reflecting on the many things I have to be thankful for in my life. But as I sit next to the fire writing this article, with my dog curled up next to me, there are few gifts I’m more thankful for than […]
THE STORY OF US
Usually, I look for new perspectives and current issues to highlight in the animal welfare community, and this month I realized I haven’t told our story, and it’s a pretty special one. While you likely have a good idea of what we do at this point, you probably don’t know how we came to be […]
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME
If you’re a child of the 80’s like me, then sick days were synonymous with soup, saltines… and The Price is Right. Thus the passing of Bob Barker was a little more heartbreaking for a couple of reasons. One being the nostalgia we recall in that magical hour of game show goodness where every day […]
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS & BROKEN HEARTS ARE HEALED
Each month we transport hundreds of animals from life-threatening situations to shelters able to extend both space and care, providing a greater chance that these pets will be adopted into loving homes. But even shelters with high adoption rates are struggling to accommodate even a portion of the animals in need across the country, and […]
