DOG ZONE
DOG ZONE
DOG ZONE
Meet dogs and read their stories. Some of them happy, some of them silly, some full of wonder, and some very, very sad. This page will give you the opportunity to think about a dog’s life, the life that means so much to some and so little to others. This page will give you the opportunity to see how dogs all around the world change lives and save lives. We can do the same for them!
Pet: Family Member or Property?
Bringing a pet home comes with responsibilities. But what some people often forget is that one is responsible for a living being rather than a thing. Also, differently from any other type of work, having a dependent requires much more patience, caring, and love….
Pets are for Better or Worse
By the end of August of 2017, Houstonians started receiving text and paper notifications about how to seek shelter during natural disasters. One of the sentences was highlighted: “You can’t bring your pets to shelter.” Only a couple of days later, ‘Space City’ was…
Four (Very Important) Details Animal Hospital Will Not Share With You
They Don’t Take Your Dog For A Walk Many dog owners assume that when they bring their dog for boarding at an animal hospital, it will be taken for its daily walks. The fact is, not every animal hospital will include this to their routine (will certainly add it to the…
Under Angel’s Wings (Lil King’s Story)
Bringing a pet home comes with responsibilities. But whavat some people often forget is that one is responsible for a living being rather than a thing. Also, differently from any other type of work, having a dependent requires much more patience, caring, and love….
Four Reasons You Find It Easy to Trust Dogs
Four Reasons You Find it Easy to Trust DogsYou spend more time with dogs than people- Social distancing guidelines advise you to stay 6-feet away from other people. And you are so determined to follow them. But guess what? You may be just one of too few…
Family We Choose
You probably came across a person who wished they were able to choose their family. They wanted a life with less drama (those pointless, endless arguments) and more understanding and compassion. Unfortunately, their wish was never granted. Also, unfortunately, they…
Dolly Pawton
Dogs feel when we are happy or sad, when we need someone; when we just need them. When I first heard of Dolly Pawton, I wasn’t aware that her story can bring even a bigger smile to a person’s face than the sound of her name. I am smiling joyfully each time I read the…
Save Life: Shelter Dogs in Need for Heroes
Stud Muffin (photo courtesy of Houston Animal Shelter Heroes)Every day, dogs are neglected. Every day, dogs are abused. Every day, dogs die. If they are lucky enough to be found on time, they finally receive…
Shatzi’s Story
All my reading events are based on a special guest from an animal shelter. That was not different for the event held on March 11, 2020, at Friendswood Public Library in Texas. So Shatzi came along. She was that special visitor sitting between a pile of my books and…
Animal Shelters and their Public Relations
Millions of animals enter animal shelters in the U.S. Their survival depends on people. Some of those people are volunteers, some are fosters, and some are those who simply care. Animal shelters, on the other hand, depend on donations from the public to do their work….
Animal Shelters vs. Animal Rescue Groups
Imagine looking at a picture of a beautiful, young, healthy, friendly, playful dog holding a toy in their mouth. They look happy. Very happy. They look like they are going to the dog park or some other fun place. But soon they will realize that would never happen.
