Throughout my decades in rescue, I’ve seen a great deal of people interested in the Great Pyrenees breed. Some simply want a pet, while others n...
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It’s a sad day when animals face euthanasia or stand in harm’s way. That’s why rescues began…to prevent kind, loving animals f...
Read MoreGreat Pyrenees Rescue Continues the Fight
k9.5 Rescue’s focus includes special needs dogs who might otherwise be euthanized if not given the opportunity to enter our organization. One su...
Read MoreCaring for a Blind Dog
A recent discussion led me to this post because I realized that the process of a rescuer pulling a shelter dog probably isn’t fully understood b...
Read MoreThe Process of Pulling a Shelter Dog
Since June, I have been all over town and social media begging everyone for gently used shoes that they no longer wanted or needed. Volunteers joined ...
Read MoreShoes, shoes, dogs…and more shoes
Oh, Lottie…. 18lbs, enormous grin, and adorable feet. Feisty, fearless, active and lightening fast. Devoted to a fault, affectionate, and devili...
Read MoreLittle Lottie Lou
The past week has been pretty typical in the world of rescue. We’ve been bombarded with all of the regular pleas for help in regard to dogs who ...
Read More“How much do you need?” A complex question in the life of a charity.
I just read a horrifying article on a local school promoting a “pig rodeo,” aka: greased pig contest, for a school pep rally. Students wer...
Read MoreThe Media, Animals and Children
It’s no secret that I love special needs and senior dogs. We have several in our rescue who we are constantly showing off via the website and so...
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