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.
My week with Lou and b's
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We have spent a week up on Whidbey Is, Wa state area, and its been
fun. We have a cabin, rustic, but a bit of a view of the water.
Not to far from a beach where I can walk the dogs.
So, I am washing the dishes the first day there, and suddenly, my feet are wet.:eek:
The plumbing under the sink let go and water was everywhere…thankfully no b's were "hurt" by the dreaded water........
Saved by a couch to get up on...
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What fun! Are you able to let them run loose on the island? That would be worth living really rustic for awhile. Enjoy!
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Sharron, so glad to hear that you, Lou and your b's are having a great little vacation. I've been on Whidbey Island. I just love the big wildnerness there. Such big green trees that smell so full of life.
Enjoy the rest of your vacation, my friend.
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Sharron, so glad the b's didn't have to be airlifted!!!!!
Love Whidbey Island. Piece of interesting trivia: It is the 2nd longest Island in the US, after Kodiak Island in Alaska.
Enjoy the rest of your vacation!!!
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The b's loved the rental..the sun woke me up at 6am, and when I had to leave the dogs, they went upstairs to lay on the bed in the sun..
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I am envious:)
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Thanks! I am headed to the basenji national in Co tomorrow.
I hope I can get some folks to take photos of Wheat for me.
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Glad you're all enjpying your holiday. I'm looking forward to seeing more (and more) photos of Miss Wheat.
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Any Whidbey photos?
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Sharron, enjoy your time at the Nationals with Miss Wheat!
