tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets
Every morning for two weeks, I have jumped on the computer first thing to see what needs to be done to roll out the message for the day’s campaign. It gets written, translated, passed along the appropriate paths, messaged, posted, tweeted… a process of some hours and certainly a tad more complicated that just suggested.
Posted on March 9th, 2010 by isak
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Here you will hear the conversation between one of the members of Let’s Adopt! (South Africa), calling from Johannesburg and Miss Mary Ellen Donovan, Legal Advisor to Mayor Peter Kelly of the city of Halifax. This will help you understand the problems Brindi and Francesca Rogier have been suffering during the last 19 months.
Posted on March 6th, 2010 by isak
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I spoke with Francesca yesterday after a full final day of court and heard something in her voice that I have never heard before. There was an optimism coming from inside her. Not a perfunctory optimism, but one that seemed to be coming straight from her heart. It simply brought me to tears.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 by isak
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I have made this journey with Francesca since April, 2008. I have walked behind her, beside her, in front of her, anytime of the day or night, through smiles and through tears. I have read it all and heard it all. I have sought my own answers.
Posted on January 27th, 2010 by isak
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Looking through some messages on Facebook this morning, I found a post that includes three photos: homeless women and their dogs — photographer(s) unknown. I was immediately drawn to the photos. In the hard times, the scenario could easily be any one of us. It could easily be me and my “kids,” knock on wood.
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Cats, Dogs, Observations, Pet Assistance, Pet Food, Pets and Foreclosure | 2 Comments »
All the little souls in this film are safe – thanks to the huge networking power of animal lovers all over the world. From those who crosspost and email – to those who physically pull the dogs from the shelters and take them to a safe haven. This is a thank you to them all … their compassion, generosity and kindness makes this world a more bearable place.
Posted on December 29th, 2009 by isak
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The Nova Scotia SPCA has cancelled all visits for Brindi by her owner Francesca Rogier, who is currently involved in a provincial court battle to have her dog returned to her after she was seized by Animal Control in July 2008 and scheduled to be put down for incidents involving other dogs.
Posted on December 12th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Animal Stories, Dogs | 1 Comment »
Steve Markwell is a brave man. At his Washington sanctuary, he takes in the worst of the worst that have been turned away by all other shelters – pit bulls, guard dogs, face-biters and cat-killers.
Posted on December 11th, 2009 by isak
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The author of a highly regarded new book on coping during a pet’s terminal illness is paying it forward by offering an exclusive fundraiser for beleaguered nonprofit animal groups. Books sold through nonprofits’ websites will earn them 40% of the retail price
Posted on December 11th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Dogs, General, Memoriam | No Comments »
A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a old style house: “Talking Dog For Sale.”
Posted on November 6th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Dogs, On the Lighter Side | No Comments »
