Another New Volunteer... Lot's More Lovin'

Gretchen came in Saturday to spend some "Canine Companion" time with some of our beautiful dogs. Here she is with one of our smaller dogs, Coco Chanel, Chihuahua/pug mix.  She knows how to wiggle her tail, step the right way and win her way into the heart of the one holding her. She certainly had Gretchen's attention... and when she thought she was not getting it, she would bark just the right way to get all eyes on her

. It sure made Gretchen ready to come back and spend more time loving our dogs. We have enough to keep everyone busy. All our sweet furry friends need extra attention to help prepare them for their forever families... we are just waiting for a few more volunteers. 

Great Days Ahead

When it is gloomy and rainy outside...
we look for the positives in our days!

Dad Signs the Adoption Papers~

It may be raining outside but our cats and dogs are warm and cuddly inside. Another family sun shines inside as they sign the papers to increase the size of their forever family. WOO HOO... Ring that Bell! 

Another Happy Family!

What joy it is to learn another forever family is being formed. Meet the Rodriguez family. They had such a difficult time deciding which dog to bring home... at the time of this post, it is still up in the air. However, don't count out a double adoption!

We Love Our Group Volunteers

Savannah, Sarah, Ryan, Ashleigh

The ladies from TALH: Texas Academy volunteered with us yesterday. When groups come, we try to pair them off in work teams so they have partners. Ashleigh and Savannah worked in the puppy room and Sarah and Ryan stayed in the cat room. They all spent time socializing with our furry friends. Sometimes our college students spend time socializing here because they cannot have their animals in the dorms and they miss them. So, we help provide them with a 'temporary' fix and it helps keep our animals with love and friendship while they wait for their forever families. Through the experience, Ashleigh is actually in the process of adopting with her family back home. She goes back to Dallas this weekend to get all the needed paperwork to complete her adoption. She loves spending time with her hopeful new forever family addition.

Fair Warning!

Audine is one of the early staff arrivals at the shelter. After a long night alone, Fife often joins us in the office. I try to be patient as Audine spends some quality time with Fife. However... HELLO!!??!! I am LOOPY... I am the one who gets her undivided attention!! I will share "Mr. Fife" but only for short time periods. So do not think it is okay with me that you jump up on her desk trying to get all of the attention... consider this fair warning!

Frolicking Felines Finding Their Way

For obvious reasons, I, as a soft pup, do declare myself not always willing to snuggle up with a cat. However, Fife is one cat that has me open to the idea. Today, Fife was walking around the shelter as if he were the king... hmpf... maybe he is and no one told me. However I will tell you what I have learned about these frisky felines that I was not aware of before now.

Fife

First, cats are nocturnal. I had to think about that as I realize how often I could hear Audine's mom's cat roaming the house late at night and quietly snuggle closer wondering if it would find it's way into her room... phew, didn't happen. I also learned the one thing Audine does not like about cats is when they rub up on her legs. Did you know this is when a cat is marking his territory? I had no idea! I am still so fascinated by the things I continue to learn on the backside of the HSSET. Have you learned anything new?