Just over a year ago, I was volunteering in the temporary bungalow being used as the dog hospital at the shelter and enjoying it very much. The major renovation to the original building was so close to being done, and I was very excited for the “new” shelter to open. I’d never been in that…
Canine Cancer
As a volunteer at an animal shelter in Los Angeles, I’ve spent a lot of time with all kinds of dogs, some healthy and some not so healthy. Some of the dogs have had skin conditions, dental disease, eye injuries, spinal cord problems with difficulty standing and walking, and many have had some form of…
Food Insecurity Affects Family Pets Too
Food insecurity is on the rise across the country. We’ve seen on the news the miles-long lines of people in cars waiting to pick up food donations and interviews with food pantry workers talking about the huge increase in the number of people who need assistance with food. It’s been reported that for a majority…
In the Yard
One of my favorite things to do when I’m volunteering at North Central is to takes dogs from the dog hospital out into the yard to play, snuggle, or just get some fresh air and sunshine. Sometimes when I’m off on a Friday, I like to go to the shelter in the morning because…
Rescue All Dogs 