Introducing: Penny
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
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 […]
Jonah (now Eddie) Update!
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 […]
On Fostering…
I am a huge advocate of fostering for several reasons: The obvious: You are actively and literally saving an animal’s life You can gain experience in lots of different training […]
Jonah is ADOPTED!
BIG NEWS! Jonah got a very important phone call last week–it was his new family telling him they love him and want to keep him. He’s ADOPTED! He met his […]
Photo Update: Jonah and the Adoption Event
Jonah has continued to blow us out of the water. At home, he is really coming into his own as the hilarious puppy we all knew he could be. He […]
Difficult Kenneling
Thankfully, many dogs either don’t need a kennel or kennel well. Training a dog to acclimate to a kennel (and to associate it as a ‘safe space’) is extremely important, […]
Jonah Update: Mostly off-leash
Jonah has been doing very well. He is out and about the house without a leash or tie down about 90% of the time. He has tried to initiate […]
Jonah and Frankie’s Awkward First Meetings
Jonah and Frankie had their first off-leash dog interaction. Jonah (our brown foster dog) and Frankie (our resident tan dog) have been living in the same house for over a […]
What’s in a Name?
What Makes a Good Dog Name? I find that many of the best dog names follow some of these principles: They are short, but not too short. Two or three […]
The Imperfect Dog 