Category Archives: From My Heart to Yours

No Kill Starts at Home: Adopt, Foster or Volunteer for the Holidays

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

The business of saving lives starts with us – with the animal-loving members of any given community. We’ve seen that No Kill is achievable in cities large and small – rural, urban and suburban – wealthy, middle-class and poor. But … Continue reading →

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It’s Up to Us

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I’ve been a part of the No Kill movement for about two years. And despite all that time, with all that I’ve been exposed to, all the lies and excuses I’ve heard from shelter staff and government officials, all the … Continue reading →

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Helping the Victims in Japan

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

The tragedy that’s happened in Japan over the past several days is almost incomprehensible.  Thousands of people dead or missing; thousands of others displaced and suffering. And it’s not just the people who are enduring this nightmare – the animals … Continue reading →

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Animals as Therapy Aids

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

As any pet owner knows, there are few things more comforting than the warm touch of a beloved pet. Our animals help to ease us through our most difficult times. They calm us, they watch over us, and they provide … Continue reading →

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Following Her Heart into Animal Rescue

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

I love this story. It’s an inspirational tale about an animal-loving woman who was a career chameleon, with previous stints as a pilot, casino dealer and singer. But, after a life-changing volunteer vacation at the Best Friend’s Animal Sanctuary in … Continue reading →

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Deformed, My Ass

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

I’m a Charlie Brown Christmas tree kinda gal. I have an eternal soft spot for the underdog (no pun intended), especially when it comes to our furry friends. Introduce me to a three-legged dachshund or a chihuahua with a missing … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Benny

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

On Monday night, I lost a creature I loved very much. I lost little Benny. I felt for this diminutive rat terrier from the first moment I saw his little face in an online snapshot. He was such a sad … Continue reading →

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Thickening My Skin

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

Lately, people have been telling me to “thicken my skin.” If you’re going to continue to do animal rescue, they declare, you can’t become so emotionally involved (this advice usually arrives after a bout of crying or bemoaning the unending … Continue reading →

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