Archive for November, 2008

Adorable Calendars on Sale!

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Posted in saving shelter pets | No Comments »

The Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., auction for the animals has drawn to a close.  Last night was the final gavel!  The auction was a success. 77% of the items received ... Read more..

Blind but Kind: Jack Needs a Home

Friday, November 21st, 2008 Posted in adoptable | No Comments »

Jake is a Catahoula Leopard dog mix who grew up on a California Vineyard with plenty of room to roam.  His family lost the vineyard and had to start over. ... Read more..

Marriage 911: Help for Hurting Couples

Friday, November 21st, 2008 Posted in christianity, educate yourself | 1 Comment »

It is a sad statistic, but fifty percent of marriages end in divorce.  Do we all get wrapped up in pleasing eachother that we never work on communication skills before ... Read more..

Auction to Help the Animals Ends in TEN HOURS

Friday, November 21st, 2008 Posted in saving shelter pets | No Comments »

Okay, you have procrastinated enough, now.  Today is the final day of the Saving Shelter Pets auction.  ALL monies raised, less auction fees, will go towards SSP's medical fund and ... Read more..

Mellow Out

Friday, November 21st, 2008 Posted in holidays | No Comments »

It is very important to take care of yourself. There is a real temptation to want to spread yourselves thin and do more and more for a good cause. ... Read more..

Don’t Lick Turtles or Dog’s Lips

Friday, November 21st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

 I was visiting my parents, and my mother was a little grossed out by my dogs licking my face. "There was a guy who got TAPEWORM because he let a dog ... Read more..

Help One of the “Little Guys” This Winter

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 Posted in wildlife rescue | 3 Comments »

There are many opportunities to volunteer in the spirit of the holiday season, whether it is to give Thanks, to wish others a Merry Christmas, or to simply start off ... Read more..

My Hero: Inventor of Chewable Dog Pills

Friday, November 14th, 2008 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, around the house | No Comments »

I remember trying to give my childhood dog her heartworm medication and having to trick her into swallowing it.  She used to be really sneaky about the pill ending up ... Read more..

How Do You Look at All The Sad Photos?

Friday, November 14th, 2008 Posted in volunteering | No Comments »

My box is filled every morning with notes from all over the country.  Often, I am one of a large list of people who receives them.  They are pleas for ... Read more..

Volunteer Spotlight: Bilaal Rajan

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 Posted in volunteer spotlight | 1 Comment »

From time to time, I find a worthwhile story of a young person who is making a big difference and making changes in the world around them for the better. ... Read more..