Posted in In Memoriam

Apparently Will wasn't a huge dog lover but then again, in his days dogs didn't enjoy the popularity they have now: "Bulldogs are adorable, with faces like toads that have been sat on. My hounds are bred out of the Spartan kind; So flew'd, so sanded; their heads are hung with ears that sweep away the morning dew... " A MidSummer Night's Dream … read more

Posted in Zootoo website

Reading some of the comments on journals tonight makes us wonder. There has to be a better way to help shelters rather than having tens of thousands of animal lovers spend millions of man/woman hours at their computers trying to earn services and cash for just a few shelters. The publicity of the contest was great for some but we can't believ… read more

Posted in Adoptions

The HSUS and Maddie's Fund will be teaming up this year to joing the Ad Council to present a campaign that focuses on shelter adoptions. It is the first time ever that the prestigious, 66-year-old Ad Council has focused a nationwide public service campaign on an animal welfare issue.The Ad Council has been the leading producer of public service adv… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

The pressure of the make-over contest was intense but the joy of making friends both close and far away has been most rewarding. Several of us have been making a game of it tonight so for that I am most greatful. Sets us up for some interesting pajama parties in the future. All are welcome in NJ for tours of St. Hubert's and Liberty Humane. read more

Posted in General

This morning there was a lot of splashing around the pond as Jett did his morning rounds. Upon inspection this evening I found a brick in the pond that usually anchors the net on one side. When I pulled the brick out I realized that not only was it keeping the net in the water, but a large frog as well. Kermit or one of his siblings was trapped… read more