Kallie lets her love for others shine through above all else. She brings a pure heart and sweet innocence into my life. I have fostered a lot of dogs since I adopted Kallie, and she is wonderful with all of...
It was a crisp fall day as I was heading to a local restaurant for lunch. I arrived a bit early and heard someone say that a cat was in the bushes outside. I went out to investigate, only to...
After a frightening incident with my brother when we were young, I grew up terrified of dogs. About six years ago, a little ball of fur came into my life. Initially asked to watch over him while his owner was...
I will never forget walking into PetSmart with my 10-year-old twin daughters, intent on getting them a beta fish with very little responsibility. They were still hoping for a dog, but I wasn't ready to get a one at the...
Before I moved to Reno in 2016 I had volunteered at a shelter and fostered dogs and foster children for over 20 years. When I came to Reno to be with my sister I decided that I wanted to volunteer...
As soon as I saw Jayda, it was all over. A little boxer/Australian shepherd mix, she was probably about ten pounds and all ears. My wife Ashley met her when she was a little over two years old, and I...
We currently have three rescues with three totally different stories, unique personalities and diverse souls. Missy, the perfect people dog who loves to be told how good she is. A tough but loving girl, she is always the first to...
My favorite time with Ollie is coming home to his wild excitement. The moment I walk in the door he jumps around, so happy to greet me. Immediately I put my things down and sit on the couch, so he...
I adopted Winnie three years ago. Before she came to me, she was a stray from birth on the Navajo reservation in the Four Corners area. The story of how she was initially rescued is long and juicy, but let's...
Before Chico came to us he was a little tough guy. With some scarring on his neck, he didn’t interact with other dogs well, always having to be dominating. With lots of training and my husband reminding me to have...
When George first came to us as a foster dog he was a bundle of anxiety. Although my husband was resistant to having him from the start, when the time came for someone to adopt him, he was heartbroken at...
It’s impossible to watch a baseball game in our house when our three border collies are all there. Lovers of the game and of tennis balls, the house turns into a riot the moment the pitcher starts throwing. Only a...
