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100+ Dogs Left to Starve in the Florida Everglades

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

We all know human beings are capable of horrific things. We see it every day in the world of shelter reform and rescue. But those of us within the No Kill movement subscribe to the reality that MOST human beings … 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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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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