Vanna started the week by visiting the vet this morning at BARCS for a follow up appointment and although she was understandably unsure, I think she did well. No barking, whining, pulling, etc. This cutie pie needs some rest and relaxation so we went straight home after this appointment. Once at home, she drank water,…
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Pet Adoption At Oriole Park May 28 & 29, 2023.
Orioles and Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, BARCS, are hosting a pet adoption memorial weekend today, Sunday, and tomorrow, Memorial day at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland. If you are looking for a pet to adopt, like Avril above, fill out a form with BARCS to start the process. Avril attended today’s event, Sunday,…
Avril – 52568155 BARCS
Isn’t Avril adorable? She is currently boarding with us at All My Canine Companions as a foster. She is spayed and ready for her new home. She is wearing a cute sweater, a pink backpack, she is a girl after all, and a Gentle Leader. What does she love to do? Get kisses, get close…
Reasons Why You Should Foster A Dog
These are just a few of the reasons why you should foster a dog: A dog will enrich and make your life much more fun and interesting You will give this dog the opportunity to socialize with people, and perhaps even other dogs and animals in your home By providing a temporary home, you’ll ease…
Freaking Winter Wonderland – 2/21/15
I don’t know how to start this post, so here it goes. I am going to make a list of the things I like and dislike about Winter so this way maybe someone out there will say, “Me too.” Misery does love company. Things I like about Winter: Shoveling snow, but only if I do…
How Do I handle Walking Dogs With Different Energy Level?
When Cynthia is able to help me, I walk 2 dogs and she walks the other 2. Those with higher energy level are walked longer by yours truly. But, when Cynthia is unable to help me this is what I do: I walk Alex, my slow walker, and Bella together for about 15 to 20…
CEFNI by Sara Jane
I usually don’t collaborate with other bloggers when it comes to writing a post because what I write is based on my experiences, education, and point of view, but this time I made an exception because this has to do with rescuing dogs, so here it goes: My names is Sara Jane, I volunteer for…
Basic Training Part II
Bella completed her Basic Training/Good Manners class on Saturday, 3/01/14 and to say that we are proud of her would be an understatement. With Casey, my first dog, I took Obedience I, Obedience II, and Canine Good Citizen. With Alex, my current furry kid, I took Obedience I. Why do I do this? What’s the…
Basic Training Part I
Years ago, I took Casey, our first dog, and Alex, our current dog for basic training, and I truly enjoyed the classes and the time I spent with my dogs doing our “homework.” I think that living with a dog should be an enjoyable, enriching, learning experience, but we, humans, must do our part. How? …
Teaching Bella To Get Along With Other Dogs
17 days ago, Cynthia and I went to pick up Candie, now renamed Bella, from BARCS, and the progress she’s made so far is amazing. At the beginning, Bella wanted nothing to do with Alex and we did not force her either, but rather took them both for walks, and runs around the neighborhood. Bella’s…
