Every once in a while you meet someone in a strange way and it turns out you have more in common with them than you would have originally guessed. I was at an ice cream social and ended up seated next to a guy named Jet. Eventually we ended up discussing dogs, dog behavior, and [...]
A Letter from a Shelter Manager
August 1, 2010 By
“This is an article that gets posted on CraigsList quit often. I have no way of verifying that it is true but having volunteered in two shelters in two different states: I feel comfortable posting it as realistic fiction. Please remember different states have different rules and regulations.” For everyone that posted a reply, I’m [...]
Jake left tied to a tree
July 9, 2010 By
I got an emergency email the other night from a woman who manages an apartment complex. A husband and wife separate and move out… leaving their dog tied to a tree out in the yard of the complex. Here is the original email. My neighbors, I guess, have seperated–the wife moved out this afternoon–all we [...]
Flag The Breeders On Craig’s List? OK!
June 18, 2010 By
There seems to be some controversy brewing right here in sin city! I just interviewed a guy named Mike about his Facebook fan page called Flag The Breeders On Craigslist. He says it all started after he rescued a pit and realized the fate of most abandoned animals in Las Vegas was death. “Backyard breeders [...]
Animal Foundation Open Letter
June 15, 2010 By
The following is a public release letter that was forwarded to me from Andy Bischel, Director of Development, the Animal Foundation. It is titled the The Animal Foundation (TAF) Mission Description. He is clearly frank about the reality of the homeless, lost, neglected, unwanted and abused animals here in Las Vegas and the mission that [...]
I’m a flaky dog owner, who should never ever have a dog again.
June 13, 2010 By
According to many rescue dog people, I’m a flake that should never ever have another dog. For five years I have heeded their advice. But recently something changed, something major. I didn’t suddenly become a more stable person, or win the lottery. No, I’m a struggling student at the age of forty-two and still have [...]
Pits Available for adoption from Leid Animal Shelter in North Las Vegas.
June 10, 2010 By
These guys are ready to GO! With a little love and consistency in training, pits make great companion and/or service dogs. Please consider adopting a rescue from a shelter. Please Adopt Please support local rescue’s Please advocate spay & neuter Thank You Lilly’s Friends LillysFriends.com
Buddy is ready for a home
May 19, 2010 By
Buddy is a great dog and is confident and happy. He is ready for his forever home.
DOG BEHAVIOR AT OFF-LEASH PARKS (henderson & las vegas)
May 19, 2010 By
Before entering a dog park you really need to be in tune to your dog’s body language and you can’t be in denial about your dog’s temperament.
Rocky Update
May 17, 2010 By
I meet Rocky at Leid Animal Shelter on 4-17-2010 and again on 5-15-2010. He is an amazing dog and needs a forever home where he will get some consistent guidance and attention, he gets along well with everyone and could make a wonderful only dog or part of pack!
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