Tyson the Shelter Dog

Remember Me Thursday

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Remember Me Thursday was brought to my attention by Three Irish Cats an advocacy and awareness blog with occasional tales from the cats. Remember Me Thursday was founded by Mark Arms, CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center, in an effort to bring awareness to shelter animals awaiting their furever homes and those who unfortunately never make it out of the shelters alive like my buddy, Tyson.  Today let’s honor the lives lost, bring awareness to those in need of homes, and gratitude to all who contribute to the welfare of animals. And my all time favorite, share rescue stories! No…

Helping Audrey

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Audrey has been at the Carson Shelter in LA county since August 7, 2016. The shelter has reached its max capacity with 50 dogs having been surrendered over the weekend. Audrey is one of many to be killed this Friday, January 20, 2017.  Please consider sharing Audrey’s information on any of your social media platforms and/or especially with anyone who may have a helpful resource to aid in Audrey’s safety.  ( Audrey’s video ) Here is what the “Saving Carson Shelter Dogs” volunteers say about Audrey: “She is very SPECIAL! She doesn’t bark or cry, stays outside of her kennel most…

Victoria Lise captures green eyed Kahlonie kitty

GVAWL Animals

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  “Until one has loved an animal- a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France Some of the souls I have been blessed to cross paths with at Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League. Oliver and Rugur have found their forever homes since these photos were taken but all of the others are patiently awaiting a committed, loving family or companion. As promised I created a page under photography of the animals at the shelter which you can find Here. Even if you aren’t looking for a furry companion your heart will smile looking at the purest most genuine beings. Their…

Compassion is a Two Way Street

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Many of us would consider ourselves to be compassionate humans or could at least remember ways in which we have exercised our compassion. It’s a seemingly easy street to travel if we view it from our own angle.  I, for one, believed myself to be very compassionate by nature until my eyes were opened to the duality of true compassion. My Nana gifted me the book Saving Simon by Jon Katz two years ago,  a story mainly of a rescue donkey, Simon, who made a triumphant recovery after years of neglect. You see most of us (myself included) would would have…