Posted in Shelter Makeover

I can't believe that the top 2 shelters in the makeover contest have over 1 million points. That is absolutely incredible! It is nice to see that so many people care about animal issues. read more

Posted in Current Events

I just can't get over the pink dolphin story that was in the news. There was a student that came in for advising today that wants to work with dolphins so it seems like today was the day for dolphins. I am mostly amazed that I had not heard about the pink dolphin until today. read more

Posted in General

Boomer has decided that the sign the roofer has put in the yard (Yea! The insurance company finally came through) is pure evil. He has a barking stand-off with it everytime he goes outside. It makes me laugh so hard, I can't even fuss at him. read more

Posted in General

Boomer, Rex, and Lucy were in the parade. They are the official parade members; we were merely escorts. Rex and lucy rode in the "float" (highly decorated wagon) while Boomer walked with us. They were all very well behaved. We were a little nervous about Boomer because he had never been to an event like that, but after a few minutes he settled … read more

Posted in General

Yesterday, we were in the very last Mardi Gras parade of the Carnival season. Yes, it is after Fat Tuesday. Mardi Paws is the only krewe that I know of that parades after Mardi Gras. It was a little chilly on the Lakefront, but it was a beautiful day. We went as the "Lucky Ducks" since all of our dogs are rescues. We threw Mardi Gras rubber du… read more