So this happened this week. What happened? Me being awesome? I AM awesome. No, seriously Benji. Turn around so they can see what we mean. Oh, you mean this? No biggie. We got Benji. In case you didn’t notice, he’s missing a leg. You poor thing – it must be so horrible…. Stop. Just….stop. Right now. Benji was brought into … Read More
Scrub Wearing Human Tornadoes Skip Lunch, Save Lives.
As far as abandonment go it was an innocuous one. Instead of a pet, two forlorn sandwiches sat forgotten on the lunch table. Besides them two containers of soup were rapidly cooling. Meanwhile, back in cat triage, this was happening: You guessed correctly – it was a kitten. Kitten. Or to be more accurate, about 34 of them. Some strays, … Read More
Methuselah Update And The Current Number Of Eyeballs In Bridget’s Home.
People are just awesome. Can we all just stop for a minute and realize that? People are fan-flippin-tastic. You guys are awesome. Bridget (AKA Queen Sucker) is awesome. Our vet staff is awesome. And most of all, Connie is awesome. We’ll get to Connie. We just needed to have a group hug first. But remember Methuselah? What’th up? Thusie for … Read More
Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number: Methuselah Is In The House.
If Methusalah wasn’t so happy we’d swear she was dead. And had been dead for quite a while. Maybe it was the eyes. Or the missing jaw. Or the tongue. Or the tendency to sleep very, very deeply. Tho the tongue thtickth out. It giveth me charm. She certainly wasn’t a spring chicken. Don’t get us wrong. We have a … Read More
Yes, We Will Fix Your Dog For Free. No, We Won’t Use A Woodchipper.
We love poopies*. We really love poopies. How can you not? Look at them: We might be tiny little monsters but you are POWERLESS over our cute. Our dedication to spay/neutering has nothing to do with not liking poopies, it has to do with loving poopies. It has to do with math that just doesn’t add up. Too many unwanted … Read More
25 Million? OVER 25 Million! Mutual Rescue™ Takes Over The Internet.
If every dog gets their day, a lot of dogs (and cats) will be getting theirs very, very soon. Because Eric and Peety and Mutual Rescue™ have inspired a nation. People are looking at shelter pets in a totally different way. Us? They’re looking at us? Do we need to brag a bit? Yes, yes we do. So on Valentine’s … Read More
And Then You Saved Me: Mutual Rescue™ Goes Beyond Saving Pets
Let’s be honest: we aren’t the only ones who do the rescuing around here. Saving isn’t a one way street. For every animal that gets adopted, a person’s life gets changed by that animal. It can be as simple as having someone to come home to. But a lot of times, it goes a lot deeper than that. Animal rescue … Read More
Three Reasons Spot and Arlo’s Love Story Is All Too Human.
They’re hip. They’re hot. They’re adorable. And they’ve taken the internet by storm. If you didn’t hear about Arlo and Spot, our most beloved mismatched pair, check out these articles in Huffington Postand The Dodo. Arlo (the husky) and Spot (the poodle) were found roaming the streets in Oakland together. The awesome folks at Oakland Animal Services took them in … Read More
Homicidal Genius Seeks World Domination. Or Appropriate Home.
Brilliant. I eat puppies. Demented. We adore this seven month old herding dog mix but we have to tell you: La Niña is not for the faint of heart. True, she’s adorable. Who doesn’t love a speckled little dog that can jump straight into your arms because she’s so delighted to see you? Other dogs. That’s who doesn’t love La Niña. … Read More
No Such Thing As A Shelter Worker: The Pugilist At Best
In the back our Admin Area, Facilities Assistant Josh San Diego moves quietly through the cubes and offices, dropping off invoices and making folks aware of deliveries. Soft spoken and calm, he’s a favorite with the office dogs – tails wag frantically when they see Josh. He squats to greet them on their own level and talk to them. He’s … Read More