Bella keeps me sane in a crazy world. She’s always there, this small presence, offering selfless peace and loyalty. Always by my side, I know that she would follow me anywhere, and it’s good to feel that love. My fiancé...
Lacy communicates with the world through her energy. That’s why my wife and Lacy do volunteer therapy work together in the community, allowing them to connect with new people and bond with others. But before they go out for the...
We started out with one rescue dog, Levi. He was a very submissive dog, and we had to learn how to be gentle and compassionate around him to help him overcome his fear and anxiety. Over the past ten years...
She is my partner through the ups and downs that life brings. Whether it’s her underbite smile that brightens the moment. . . . or her simply being my favorite travel companion. She’s always sassy and playful while being fiercely...
When my best friend decided he was ready to get a dog, we knew at that moment that we were going to be co-dog owners. We went down to the SPCA and as soon as I saw Beanie, I knew...
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...
