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Holding Paws
We can, do it together!
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by Carol Ely, Photos compliments of Abirdy Photos, Inc. www.abirdyphotos.com
Suggested resources for both the professional dog trainer and dog owner
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Recommended Books
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Recommended Web Sites
The Below Section are links to help expectant parents to introduce their Dog to a New Baby in the house
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"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi |
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Help someone - Reflect upon the relationship you have with your pet companion. Is it close, do you confide in him or her. Do you spend more time petting and talking to your pet, than to family or friends? This is important to know and recognize, for this reflects on you. It does not make you a bad person, but a person that should start to reach out to others. The dog is a good place to start and a good example of true unconditional devotion. Follow their example and reach out to others. See what you can do today. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Train and have your dog certified to be a therapy dog and visit people in need of the devotion your dog can give. Perhaps start by helping a neighbor in need, with their pets. Join a dog club and volunteer your time. Join a rescue relocation group to help place dogs in need of a ride, to their forever homes. There are many different ways to help others and many that include animals, just ask around. But please, contribute in some way. |
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Suggested links that could use your help -
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My Rescue Page link : My Rescued Dogs |
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This link is to a video on people giving up dogs to shelters. The video is on youtube everyone should watch - www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Daz6_pWLo
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1-22-2010 I just did a training seminar yesterday at a shelter in southern IL to teach volunteer shelter workers on how to help train the dogs they work with to make them more “adoptable”. Before starting the seminar I did a walk through and it was hard to see so many dogs waiting for homes. My husband was with and he couldn’t understand why so many very friendly dogs were given up. They even had a lot of small dogs besides the usual black dog group. A lot of the dogs had little sweaters on and looked like they should be home sleeping on someone’s couch or curled up in their lap and probably did do that at some time. It is very hard and I wish people could become more aware before they purchase that cute little puppy. I hope that the obedience classes that I am doing will help to keep more dogs in their homes. Please if you have skills to help others, help train. Sometimes just teaching them how to walk nicely on a leash or to sit could help to keep them home!
Note: Thank you all volunteers for giving of your time, energy and love. I know it is hard to see them behind bars and not at a warm loving home. You do so much, please hang in there and remember at least you are doing something to help, it is better then ignoring the situation, and I am sure that the furry faces that greet you everyday as you volunteer appreciate your time. A Big Thank You! Carol Ely
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Remember we are a a Team,
by Carol Ely |
Copyright® 2013 Carol Ely