I am especially fond of you. Her name is Valera and yes, that was my favorite line from the movie: The Shack. I was driving to work early one morning with the girls - my two rescue dogs, Medina and L.E. As I passed a Valero gas station right across the street I noticed a skinny, medium sized dog … [Read more...]
The Daily Dudley - Rescue Stories
Nothing makes Dudley happier than seeing the success stories of his cousins and friends. And he really loves to share them. Read and learn how through the kindness of mankind, dogs get rescued, live and thrive. Nothing brings a smile to Dudley’s face like this does. Have a rescue story you'd like to share? We want to hear it! Submit your story here.
L-O-L-A LOLA LO LO LO LO LOLA
Well, I'm not the world's most passionate guy but when I looked in her eyes, well, I almost fell for my Lola. Lo lo lo lo Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola... Girls will be boys, and boys will be girls. It's a mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up world except for Lola, lo lo lo lo Lola... I just … [Read more...]
HERO NEEDED FAITH
His name is Hero. We lucked upon him while taking photos for BARC. We do this every week to update their intake mugshots, which are pretty lacking when it comes to capturing the true essence of these beautiful animals as they are admitted to the shelter. Entering a shelter is always a shock to … [Read more...]
PEARL OF WISDOM
It was 5:30 am. I had already fed and watered my dogs and loaded them up in the Ford F250 to head to the office. We rolled in and just outside of the fence, I saw a dead dog laying on the side walk. Sadly, a common sight in the Corridor of Cruelty, the area our pipe yard is located. As I pulled in … [Read more...]
GOD OPENED A DOOR
As I so often do, I was volunteering at an animal shelter to get those very deserving dogs humans of their own. It was packed. A madhouse! People were adopting dogs like crazy. It was a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, while dogs were leaving out of the front door - animals were being turned in … [Read more...]
THE BEST DAY OF HIS LIFE PART II
Years ago, while volunteering at the BARC animal shelter, I adopted a beautiful brindle dog to a nice young couple. It was a great fit and he was a wonderful dog named Nero. They changed his name to Townes and several days later, I received an email showing Townes finally being able to stretch his … [Read more...]
IN THE NAVY – THE CAJUN NAVY
In the navy, you can sail the seven seas. In the navy, you can put your mind at ease. In the navy, come on now, people make a stand. In the navy, can't you see we need a hand. In the navy, come on, protect the mother land. In the navy, come on and join your fellow man. In the navy... I just love … [Read more...]
DEE DEE’S DILEMMA
It didn't look good for Dee Dee. I'll admit, when I went to retrieve her from her kennel at the BARC animal shelter, I was not impressed. It didn't help that she shared the name of someone's evil step-mother I know. Yes, Dee Dee and I started off on the wrong foot. No fault of her own, of … [Read more...]
NATE’S FATE
Nate once had a human of his own. She probably loved him at one time. But like a lot of animals, he ended up unwanted and on the streets. This gentle soul didn't do well on his own. He was hit by a car. His leg was broken in two places. It would never be of use to him again. He roamed the streets of … [Read more...]
OUR LAST WALK TOGETHER
Owner surrender. RJ found his way into an overfilled shelter. It is not a no kill shelter. He is a beautiful boy, only two years old. I am one of many BARC photographers and promoters of "used" dogs at the shelter. When our eyes first met, it was love at first sight. How could it not be? He was … [Read more...]
