Sitting With Dogs

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March 31, 2026
When I walked into that kennel, she was shaking. Just trembling. And that broke my heart. Here’s the thing though.…
March 26, 2026
A tiny dog labeled “aggressive” shocks everyone when he chooses trust instead—Woody’s transformation proves how fear in shelters can be…
March 20, 2026
A dog returned to the shelter after 7 years shut down completely until a simple interaction revealed the truth behind…
March 20, 2026
A rescued Basset Hound with a powerful nose puts his instincts to the test in a playful scent game—revealing more…
March 16, 2026
I’ve seen a lot of things walking into shelters over the years. Fear. Confusion. Dogs who just shut down completely.…
March 9, 2026
A severely matted Maltipoo named Cindy arrives at the shelter injured and frozen with fear. After an emergency groom, her…
March 2, 2026
When I first met Bodie, he was pressed so tightly against the kennel wall it looked like he was trying…
February 24, 2026
When I first saw Bagel, she was pressed into the back corner of her kennel, trying to disappear. Her body…
February 17, 2026
The moment I saw him, I knew this was going to be one of those stories I’d carry with me…
February 10, 2026
The moment I saw Bobby at Chula Vista Animal Services, I knew something was wrong. His bark wasn’t just noise;…
January 26, 2026
When I first walked up to the kennel, I saw a pair of eyes that I won’t soon forget. Harley,…
January 7, 2026
When I first met Bodie in the shelter, he wouldn’t let anyone touch him. He was frozen, guarded, shut down…
January 2, 2026
When I first sat with Bagel, he was the kind of dog most people walk past without a second thought.…
December 29, 2025
A year-old Mastiff puppy who arrived at the shelter weighing nearly half her ideal body weight has completed a cross-country…
December 23, 2025
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