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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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The Truth About MDAS

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

The state of the Miami Dade Animal Services facility should hardly come as a surprise to anyone who’s paid attention to the local news for the past couple decades. This 50-year-old facility lacks heat, air conditioning and the most basic … 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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Little Benny

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

When I saw Benny’s picture on Facebook, I couldn’t look away. This darling little guy is a two-year-old rat terrier, listed as having a skin condition. No one had stepped up to rescue him, despite a lot of social networking, … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of a Rescuer

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Part of what I do with Southpaw Rescue is “pull” dogs from animal services, and transport them to their new homes or boarding facilities. Pulling, for those unfamiliar with the term, basically means to go through the logistical process of … Continue reading →

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