You don’t give up on a dog. You just don’t. At least you aren’t supposed to. Taking on the responsibility of a dog*#8212;and especially a Maremma sheepdog— should be a lifetime commitment that lasts the life of that creature. Some people don’t agree. That’s why shelters and rescues are always full with animals waiting to …
Forever home: How one ugly, sick stray found her own perfect Idaho
Every dog needs a forever home. This is the story of how Maddie, a sick, ugly dog abandoned to a shelter, found her way to her happy place in North Idaho.
Rescue work: When dogs choose to love us
Rescue work for animals isn’t for the faint of heart. One Coeur d’Alene woman adopted two dogs she fostered from birth and gave them forever homes.
Rescue dogs: Specially abled dogs have super abilities
Dogs are special. There’s no denying that. The bond we build with our canine companions is often indescribable, simply beyond words. (The rescue dog stories I’ve been sharing with you have touched my heart in ways this jaded ink-stained wretch struggles to comprehend some days.) Then there are special dogs. Or more appropriately, specially abled …
Rescue dogs: Angels show up to do the right thing
There are humans. There are good humans. And then there are angels, people who sacrifice their “normal” lives to do for others. Including animals. Especially rescue dogs. You don’t give up on a dog Carol was living in Southern California when an acquaintance’s dog had an oops litter. The gal wanted the puppies to go …
Rainbow Bridge: Losing the loves of our lives
Knowing our furry best friends wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge can provide comfort in losing them. One couple sought pet portraits to help prepare.
Cracker: Portrait of a Spokane rescue dog
The rescue dog is a special breed. Read how one little pugsky from the Spokane Humane Society changed the lives of a little family in Liberty Lake.
Spring spirit: How to feature green in dog photos
Dog photographers around the world are seeing green in this week’s blog circle. It’s a theme that’s just in time for spring in Spokane, too.
Rescue dogs in Spokane: How they make a house a home
Rescue dogs in Spokane and North Idaho are showing me there’s more than one way to rescue a dog and give them a forever home. Check out their stories.
Rescue dog: Just one of the kids
Rescue dog Bear came in to Cori’s life a neglected matte of blonde fur. Older than Cori’s eldest human child, he is a big part of their family.