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May 3, 2014 By Susan Daffron

Adventures in Dog Washing

The second book of my Alpine Grove series, Fuzzy Logic, includes a scene of dog washing gone horribly wrong. I’m happy to report that I have never ended up standing in the back yard naked looking for a soapy dog. But I have had many adventures in dog washing. One thing I’ve noticed is that […]

Filed Under: Alpine Grove Novels, Dogs, Furry Thoughts

February 7, 2014 By Susan Daffron

5 Ways You Can Help Homeless Animals Now

puppy

Every time I visit a web site full of adoptable pets, I see the thousands of animals needing homes and I want to do more to help. But like many people, I have a lot going on in my life, and a few years ago I had to cut back on the “hands-on” volunteer work I […]

Filed Under: Rescue

February 7, 2014 By Susan Daffron

Adopting a Dog is Good for You Too

hiking with dogs

When you adopt a dog from an animal shelter or rescue group, you save a life. Obviously adoption is good for the dog, but it’s also good for you. Countless studies have shown that contact with pets makes you feel good, both physically and mentally. Owning a dog can contribute to your health and well-being. […]

Filed Under: Dogs, Rescue

February 6, 2014 By Susan Daffron

A Fundraising Fundamental: Start Small

dog walk fundraiser

(Or Why the Yappy Hour Should Come Before the Fur Ball) When you run a non-profit animal rescue group, you can’t do it all alone. But time and time again people try. A few months ago, I was talking to a woman who runs a small dog rescue group in California. With only two or […]

Filed Under: Furry Thoughts, Rescue Tagged With: fundraising

February 7, 2011 By Susan Daffron

The Chicken Wire Chronicles

chicken wire

Many cats are dropped off at shelters and rescues when they stop using the litter box. I’ve read a ton of books on caring for cats, and even written one myself. Of course, all that reading and theory didn’t prepare me for the reality. Living with the smell of kitty pee permanently burned into my nostrils […]

Filed Under: Cats

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