Dog Adoption Discussion – Knowing What You Want
Have you given modern dog adoption processes much thought lately? I wonder what has changed since we adopted Lilly in October 2004. I am curious about one thing in particular.
Category Archives: Dog Adoption Fantasy
Dog Adoption Fantasy – What it Really Meant
A few weeks ago, a 3-month-old puppy appeared in my Facebook newsfeed. Cue instant yearning -- even though I'm nowhere near ready and she was about 900 miles away. I squealed. I shared her pix.…
Funny Adoptable Dog Matching Tool
Huge thanks to Melanie @ Frugal Kiwi for alerting me to this online tool (by the Pedigree Adoption Drive in New Zealand). Doggelganger takes a photo of your face and matches you to an adoptable…
Fantasy Dog Adoption: Bazi
I fell in love with Bazi's face, long before I knew he had some fear issues. Intel from a friend who has read his adoption file and from reading between the lines of his promo…
Fantasy Dog Adoption: Callie or Al Dente
This weekend's Fantasy Dog Adoption picks got my attention based on both breed-mixes and the looks on their faces. Plus, I cannot help but read into the likely story behind their arrival at the shelter.…
Adopt Poga Social Media Blitz
In the debut of our new Saturday blog series called Fantasy Dog Adoption, I highlighted Poga (a 4-year-old, female, German Shepherd mix) up for adoption at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, in Boulder, Colorado.…
Fantasy Dog Adoption: Mildred or Mickey
While I sometimes browse adoptable dog listings for myself, I also look for dogs for Tom's mom. She has been without a dog for many years now. Her last, a sheltie named Daisy, stood out…
Fantasy Dog Adoption: Poga or Wendy
I'm starting a new feature on ye olde blog, I think. Blame it on nutty midlife thinking, but I'm realizing that I'll likely get the chance to play Mom to only a handful of dogs…