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.
Sandie's Roomies… Poor things are worn out from her chasing
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This is Mikey… he is more or less responsible for Sandie being here... If you read Sandies story of how i aquired her, you will understand... He is 2 years old
This is Sweetpea …She is 11 years old
And last but not least… Mr. Bob... Sweetpea brought him home by mistake,she tells me this after she decides he isnt fun any more... He is 10 years old
I also have a Blue Crown Conure… named Lollie... I just dont have any way of posting her picture
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So adorable, and I love the way Sandie is looking at you. I've seen that look many times from Nala! Funny how they all can be so similar…Love the pictures!
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Gorgeous cats! Too bad you can't post pictures of your conure. I love conures, they are such fun birds!
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I really have'nt thought about it but yes they are … mischeivous
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We have a Greyhound and an Italian Greyhound. No Basenji yet, but still hoping. Got an email from the group, but it was more like their "junk" mail mailing. The Thanks for applying, we have lots and lots of other dogs, please take a look on our site, we send this to everyone who has applied or is a member. Thanks you again for applying. That sort of email.
