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I work at an animal shelter. Everyday I see things that upset me to no end. Animals that come in covered in fleas and ticks. Dogs that are so severely matted that you can't tell where the fur ends and the dog begins. Animals so skinny that you can't figure out how they are still alive. I will be blogging as often as possible about the things I see everyday in order to convince more people to...

A few days ago, someone ditched a dog outside where I work. They just dropped the dog out the door and drove away. The animal is the sweetest thing! A purebred young dog. I don't understand why? When you do that to a dog, it has to wait for several days (depending on where you live) in a kennel with other animals until it can be adopted out. During that time period, it is susceptible to all...

For years, I worked as a corporate shill, hating every moment of it. After several years, I realized I needed to do something to make a difference in the world. I started working at an animal shelter, particularly with dogs. I have to say, the pay cut was worth it. I've added years to my life since I've been able to cut out so much stress. Also how can you be too stressed when you go and...

It's rough out there for everyone in this economy, including pets. I work at the SPCA of Central...