Category Archives: Animal Rescue

Wake-up! There’s a Rooster in the Kitchen

Posted on March 23, 2012 by admin

There is one bird I love most at my dad’s ranch—the cutest, sweetest, most beautiful little rooster in the world. He likes to sit on your lap and have his ruddy feathers stroked and he’s so friendly you can scoop … Continue reading →

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The Wagging Tails Make It All Worthwhile

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

It’s the end of January and I’m in California on deployment with the Humane Society of the United States Animal Response Team, assisting over 80 dogs (and a few cats) that are awaiting adoption from a confiscation case. As always, the … Continue reading →

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My First Deployment with HSUS: 200+ Animals Rescued from a Hoarder

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

This desolate property is strange and unnerving, a reckless spot of scrubland in eastern Arizona. The big rig for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is being carefully negotiated into position as I follow the lead team on … Continue reading →

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A Very Special Holli-day

Posted on December 25, 2009 by admin

Ho! Ho! Ho! I hope everyone is enjoying a fun and festive holiday! This morning Malki helped us celebrate Christmas with her traditional shredding of paper as we opened presents. And many presents there were, wonderful items from our closest … Continue reading →

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Born Free: A Gecko Story

Posted on October 9, 2009 by admin

It was heart retching to see a baby so emaciated! Last week I happened into the garage and, glancing down, discovered a hatchling Western Banded gecko (scientifically named Coleonyx variegates) stuck in an empty dog bowl and nearly dead from starvation. … Continue reading →

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