On Sunday, August 27, while the storm was still raging and waters were still rising, we were asked to manage the care for animals arriving with
This is not the day
Feeding time. We’ve all been there. Lawd, you cannot get the kibble out of the bag fast enough or the smelly food out of the can. Big eyes stare
Don’t Be a Jerk: And Other Practical Advice from a Zen Master
Our actions are part of who we are. It's not that we are inert things who do stuff. Rather, the stuff we do and who we are are inextricably woven
Safety Net
Imagine that you lost your job. And then your marriage. And then your home. All you have left are your two 14 year old cats who need special
Jacob’s Odyssey
We met Jacob on one of our “freedom rides” when we head to the City of Houston shelter and pull animals from its kill list to place them for adoption.
Dominion
Today, Celia moved from the senior room to a cozy home where she will receive hospice care from one of our truly amazing longtime volunteers. Celia
The Trust Fall
Don has a painful condition and requires specialized surgery on both eyes. Though his eyes hurt him all the time, you couldn’t ask for a friendlier
Old Dogs
By the time a dog has a muzzle as white as Maisie's they've lived to see a lot of things. You hope the white muzzle represents years of
Two Seniors. One story. 13 years.
You want to do an extreme sport? Try being over 50. Like Bette Davis said, "Getting old is not for sissies." I remember looking at the brightly