11:22pm

Everyone is wondering

Ever since the April 10 visit from Zootoo I keep getting asked everywhere I go "did you win"? or "what happened" - So many people have become so excited about the possibility of Danbury Animal Welfare Society winning a makeover. When I tell them that we have to wait until the middle of May to hear if we are in the top 3 and then ultimately the winner they look disappointed. - But I tell them that the good news will be worth the wait. Good luck to all the shelters competing. read more

6:42pm

Island Strays - US territories

While there are so many problems in the Continental US with animal abuse, feral cats, need for spay and neuter, etc. it is not a surprise to hear about the ongoing problems in Puerto Rico and the USVI. But even though there are still many abuse cases in PR reported in the news, I was happy to see that things are changing in USVI. I just came back from vacation on St. John and have seen a great change on the island over the past few years in regard to animal treatment. When I began visiting the i… read more

4:42am

Heading out

As I prepare to leave on vacation I have mixed feelings. One I really want (and need) to go especially after the past 6 weeks Zootooing and preparing for the site visit. But I know that I will suffer from Zootoo withdrawal while I will be out of e-mail contact. Pina Colada vs. Zootoo - ahhh, decisions. read more

9:36pm

The Makeover Tour

Our Shelter, Danbury Animal Welfare Society just had our Zootoo Makeover Tour visit. Wow! - it was an amazing day. A real whirlwind of activity. It was great to meet Richard and his crew. They were easy to talk to and we really had a great day showing them what we are all about, our community connection and the shelter we are all so proud of. Most of the volunteers have full time jobs in the "real world" yet so many too the day off to be part of this amazing experience. Good luck to th… read more

9:15pm

Zootoo finals

Last week when I was able to speak with Richard Thompson on the telephone to discuss his intended visit at our shelter I truly felt as if I was dreaming. While our community really came together and began "zootooing" at every available moment, it was evident that we had gotten into the game late (late Feb) versus other shelters who had been clicking since October we were doing really well. As I checked our numbers each night, I kept saying "oh, my God, we might just do this".… read more