It seems to me there are a couple of issues here. I don't think a shelter wants just any JoeBloe walking in one day to say "hey I'd like to help by walking your dogs". The shelter needs to know something about its volunteers though a criminal check might be a bit much. If someone has been volunteering at a shelter for some time so the staff knows them and now new policies are being put into effect, then the shelter should have some sort of informational meeting/handout for all its volunteers so they know what and why. And even when volunteers have been accepted, some mini-training should be included for handling dogs. Many shelter dogs have been abused so I wouldn't want a volunteer who grew up under the "old" system of training with spanking and collar yerking now handling a special needs dog. Actual certification for dog walkers - no - the government intrudes enough.
Dog falls for cat
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Awww . Thanks for Posting . I'm guessing that dog is a pup but he's so adorable
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too cute..not in my house..Moses wants to eat our cat..snack..
Otis just wants to irritate her and the other two don't even see her.. -
Gives new meaning to the term Cougar
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Gives new meaning to the term Cougar
Now that's one I'll be laughing about all evening!
Great post, Dan.
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Great video, i realy enjoyed it.
When my parents bring their Papillon to our house he always wants to play with the Cats.
When Tom lies on his back Reuben thinks this is a sign the cat wants to play and blunders straight in. Tom just wants to wrap all four paws around him in a deadly embrace -
What a great video! The way that puppy looks at the cat.. Totally in love
