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.
Where's AJ #22
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Well, I am imagining the song is by The Eagles - Take It Easy. Winslow, Arizona?
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^i'm thinking you are spot on!
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Can't guess, but it's good to hear from you again, Belinda.
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Yeah, Winslow, Az. I've been there in the summer time. So hot the soles of your shoes will melt if you stand still long enough!
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Yes. We were in Winslow.
I pop in here every now and again. Things were getting a little heated before I took some time off. Some long-time members had their feelings hurt and I was, sadly, a part of that. So I figured I'd back off a bit and let things settle.
Then I was distracted by this guy who turned out to be a real …....piece of work.
Soooo.......will this winter ever get over itself?? It started in October and just has not let up! In the OK Panhandle the other day, it was around 25 degrees, and a wind chill on top of that! Walked AJ in Milan, NM yesterday morning and my fingers started to ache after just a few minutes from the cold. I'm clear down in Casa Grande today and have to put on a coat.
Groundhog must've seen his shadow this year. Hopefully, next year someone holds a parasol over him!
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Don't let heated debates get to you. We argue, we move on. Unless you attack someone personally, people need to put their big girl panties or big boy boxers on and move onward. You never know when something YOU say will help someone, so keep your butt on here regular!
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So happy to see that AJ and you are back..I've missed you both immensly.
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Yes, ma'am, Ms. B-mamma. Oh, and I see you have a new addition to your family.
I got my "puppy fix" recently with Pandora's 4 baby girls. And dang near fell in love with the little trindle. I walked in the door to be greeted by 3 b/w's and that ttrindle. Picked up the trindle and she was yodeling the whole time…at 8 weeks old!
And then went into the living room, where those rascals had done a little .....er..... redecorating...... on the couch. Ms. Pandora (kennel name) quickly stuffed the fluff back into the couch while "scolding" them. She says there are Basenji..... and then there are Black and Whites.
And when I got back to the truck, AJ was jjeeeaaaaaalllllooooooouuuuuuuuussss. He let me know on no uncertain terms that it was not okay to cheat on him with 4 puppies, 3 bitches and 4 dogs….as well as 2 other pretty girls of other breeds.
But I'm actually considering begging Ms. Pandora for that little trindle. She has an awesome personality.
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What do you think AJ would think about a sister? Sounds very exciting though…How can you not love a little girl...right?
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Belinda, I forgot to mention how happy I was to see your post this morning. We have missed you and AJ!
Do not forget about us. We love seeing you here.
