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Another volunteer and I had a lot of fun speculating what AHS could do if we actually won the Shelter Makeover contest. Unlike many of the other shelters, we can't build out because we're in the middle of the city in between a church and two apartment complexes. I suggested that maybe would could consider adding a second story to the building and… read more

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The staff and volunteers managed to whip together a great event to welcome ZooToo to the shelter last night even if SXSW traffic kept them trapped in traffic longer than anticipated. AFD had to leave on a call before ZooToo arrived, but they did show up and get some free Amy's Ice Cream. We had representatives from the city and the sheriff's depa… read more

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Kudos to all of the amazing AHS volunteers and staff who have pulled out all of the stops to make today's ZooToo visit amazing! I wish that I could have done something beyond being the main points earner for the shelter, but my personal life is just messy right now. I've finished up my cleaning at home though, so I hope to leave work early, so … read more

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I can't believe than the ZooToo committee will be at AHS already tomorrow! Time has just flown by since we really kicked the contest into high gear. I hope that I'll be able to show up tomorrow in support of AHS, but between my job and my fleet of canines, it may be a bit tough. Of course, Dad was so tickled by my certificate that he may be ex… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

We're coming down to the final days of Phase I of the shelter makeover contest, and my shelter is one of the lucky ones who has made it into round II. At the same time, I'm worn out. I'm tired of struggling to come up with items to review and interesting things to say each day. Then again what ever WILL I do in my free time at work without lurki… read more