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.
A Boy & His Dog :)
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Wanted to share this sweet picture of my nephew Max with Julio
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This great pic belongs on a card that has "I'm glad we're best friends" on it!
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Fabulous photo, I'm sure his parents love it, and it would make a wonderful greeting card!
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What a great picture. I agree, greeting card perfect!
However, roflmao… I hope you have never seen the movie "A Boy and His Dog" with Don Johnson. What makes it funnier is Johnson played "SONNY" Crockett on Miami Vice.
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Wonderful picture -I agree with the others it would make a great card.
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I saw that movie, loved the ending. I didn't make the "Sonny" connection, though!
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Wow what a great picture !!!
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Just wow!!!!
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Hi Sonnyboy,
What a lovely picture and thanks for sharing this with others and making this thread, A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. Do you have more pictures to share?