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Following the Leader

August 4, 2016by The Imperfect Dog Leave a comment

In this case, our leader is Georgie. When I got home from work yesterday, she leapt off of the couch to greet me, all happy wags. She was so sweet […]

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Introducing: Penny

August 3, 2016by The Imperfect Dog 1 Comment

This is our new foster through Pet Haven, Penny. She is a 13 year old pit bull who has a history of seizures (although on e has not been witnessed […]

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On Transporting and Decompressing Groups of Shelter Dogs

July 29, 2016by The Imperfect Dog Leave a comment

The landscape of animal welfare is slowly changing and it is apparent that different types of dogs are more available in different areas of the United States, depending on what […]

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Jonah (now Eddie) Update!

June 27, 2016by The Imperfect Dog 1 Comment

Some of you will remember how shut down Eddie (formerly known as Jonah/Jingle) was when Pet Haven pulled him in early 12/15. Initially he didn’t even feel comfortable enough to […]

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Foster Animals

Shelter Dog Playgroups: How to Help Set Them Up

June 24, 2016by The Imperfect Dog Leave a comment

Playgroups for shelter dogs have been popularized (and rightly so) by Aimee Sadler with Dogs Playing for Life. Aimee has written a comprehensive manual (that is available FOR FREE) on […]

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Management Tips, Non-Profit

Guest Post: Dr. Cathy Lau BSc (Hons) BSc BVMS

May 31, 2016by The Imperfect Dog Leave a comment

Dr. Cathy Lau BSc (Hons) BSc BVMS is a Perth-based veterinarian, enjoying working at a small animal general practice. Cathy has a special interest in animal behaviour and she has […]

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$25,000 Fundraising Challenge

May 17, 2016by The Imperfect Dog Leave a comment

The local non-profit I am on the board of, People & Pets Together, is in the running for a HUGE prize–$25,000–from Minnesota Monthly (a local publication). We are the only […]

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Non-Profit

Georgie’s E-Collar Woes

May 9, 2016by The Imperfect Dog Leave a comment

Last week, Georgie had her eyelid tumor removed. It was irritating and causing her to squint and have all kind of ocular discharge. After having the tumor removed, she’s not […]

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Resident Animals

Seamless Integration

May 3, 2016by The Imperfect Dog Leave a comment

It didn’t take long for Georgie to settle in and make friends with Frankie. We did a shortened version of Imperfect Dog Introductions because both Frankie and Georgie have a […]

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Resident Animals

Introducing: Georgie!

April 24, 2016by The Imperfect Dog 1 Comment

Every once in a while, I will hear about a dog that I can’t get out of my mind. Usually, I will post them on Potentially Perfect Dog, exclaim over […]

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