I feel like I talk about my time working at the animal shelter a lot compared to the other jobs I've had in the past. I was only there about seven months, but the experience had a profound impact on me. Another profession I did for many years was caregiving, eventually becoming a Certified Nursing … Continue reading Why Senior Pets are Worth Considering
Sometimes I just sit and marvel at how much my way of thinking has changed in the past couple of years. While this is normal and to be expected with age, there's another element that affects how much we do or don't change: the decision to embrace or reject willful ignorance. When we got our … Continue reading Why you Should Consider Spaying/Neutering your Pet
I have officially had my pit bull mix Ember for an entire year. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell her story a little bit and perhaps encourage you to consider adoption. About a year ago I was working primarily as dog staff at my local Humane Society. I have a very clear memory … Continue reading Ember’s One Year Adoptiversary
Like everyone else on the planet I've experienced things that gave me hope for humanity and things that absolutely broke my heart. My time working at the animal shelter was no different. I saw people patiently get to know nervous dogs and slowly earn their trust before giving them a forever home. I remember a … Continue reading Why you Probably Shouldn’t Gift a Pet
Full disclosure: I do have a pit bull at home. Some people may think that makes me biased, but I think having one in my life, in addition to my time spent working with dogs at the animal shelter, gives me additional insight into this topic. I won't be getting into any anecdotes about my … Continue reading The Truth About Pit Bulls
You've probably heard the phrase 'adopt don't shop' at some point in your life. It's a stand alone statement that many feel requires no further explanation. The implication is that adopting an animal is clearly a good thing, but shopping for one through a breeder is not good or ethically neutral, but is in fact … Continue reading Adopt Don’t Shop: Why it Matters
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