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Remembering Gus
19 March 2009If you would like to share your memories of Gus and/or send Mary Ellen and Michael a message, please do so below.
Winston Graves-McCrory
22 January 2009Winston Graves-McCrory
Winnie’s Wish
Most who read this will not have known Winston Graves-McCrory. I share his story with you for one reason: Winnie’s wish was always to be part of a family……..
If you knew Winnie, please share your story about him. Or, please share the story of your animal companion.
Lucy and Brinks Updates
25 August 2008Brinks’ Arrival Story
“From Shelter to Shelter”
Beginning in the summer of 2004, several of my family members and I began backpacking short sections of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. My uncle Brant (now in his early eighties) and my father Lane had talked about doing this for at least 20 years, but only until Brant’s […]
Having a Dog Around the House Is Good For the Immune System
12 May 2008Here is an interesting article that suggests that having a dog around the house may protect children from developing allergies later in life. Click here to read the article
“Just why this should be is unclear but scientists believe youngsters may get beneficial early exposure to germs carried into the house on the animal’s fur, […]
Sniffles Update: Heartworm treatment on hold
12 May 2008Sniffles has really not been feeling well at all over the last week. He had a brief respite at the lake with his foster mom last weekend. He returned to NRVC on last Monday. Last week, he stayed at NRVC because he just wouldn’t eat. The kind folks at NRVC gave […]
Sniffles Update: Sniffles back in Foster Home
25 April 2008From Sniffles’ Foster Mom: “Yes, Sniffles is home. When we got here, Sniffles jumped out of the back of my CRV (without a leash), made his way slowly up the walk waited at the front door. Once in, he went for the water bowl, out to the backyard for a quick marking […]
Shamrock and Roll was a Rockin’ Success
19 March 2008Thanks to Thomas for sending along these great pictures from the Shamrock and Roll 2008 at Atlantic Station.? Our Pal’s Place volunteers and dogs had a great time.? By all reports, the dogs were all tired out after their big day socializing with all the runners.
Now it is time to start planning for […]
Celebrate Animals! Event Update
4 October 2007We had a great day at the Celebrate Animals! Run/Walk � Pet Expo � Super Adoption Event this past weekend. Over 60 pet vendors and pet rescue groups participated including OPP. The goal of the event was to raise money for a new animal welfare medical clinic and for the construction of a new dog […]
Noah’s Ark in Locust Grove Needs Pet Food
22 September 2007Russ Boles has just notified me that Noah’s Ark in Locust Grove, GA is in desperate need of pet food donations. Click here to see their food needs.
For those of you who do not know of Noah’s Ark, they are an exceptional organization with the mission of “Bringing children and animals together for the purpose […]
The Atlanta Braves Invites You to Bring Your Dog
7 August 2007Did you know that Bobby Cox, the manager of the Atlanta Braves is a big dog fan and that he has lent his name to a nonprofit that helps to save dogs?
Bark in the Park is an Atlanta Braves event where you are invited to bring your dog to the game. For $18 you […]
