A man after my own heart. I love all animals especially dogs. Conor Garland and I bonded over our mutual love of dogs. He had 4 when I met him and I had 5. One of mine (and 1 of his) has since passed away so now I have 6 dogs. When my Golden Retriever, Lexi Boca passed away we adopted the dog I bought for a friend that had been her service dog as my friend passed away. Then I began the process of acquiring a special puppy to purchase and train as my service dog. Thus, dog 6, whose name is Conor Roo Garland. He's a designer Tiny Golden who is 33 lbs now that he's fully grown at 6 months of age. He will be my last dog and has the same life expectancy I do of 18 years. (Everyone passes at 86 in my family). He was picked for his unique qualities and will ultimately be my hearing ear dog. He's passed beginner training, and is in intermediate classes to be followed by "good citizen" classes before he'll test as my service dog. He'll help me in parking lots, grocery aisle, crowded venues and already knows how to turn off the alarm if I'm sleeping on "the good ear".
People ask my husband and I how we handle so many dogs. They are pack animals and like children learn from each other. They know if they do what earned another dog a treat they will earn treats too.
I recommend that everyone have no fewer than 3 dogs. They are pack animals and like to sleep with their kind (up to 20 hours a day). If you have a pair and they have to be separated (by death or illness) the other dog suffers depression. With 3 dogs if 1 passes the 2 will comfort one another until you can get another. Our dogs range in size from 8 to 80 lbs and from 6 months to 13 and 6 months. They all get along, have their own bowls, toys and favorite sleeping spots. It's easier to have 3 dogs than it is 1.
If my home ever becomes dog-free I'll become a foster furry mom. Please consider a fur-ever home for a wonderful rescue of any age.
I can’t adopt a dog right now because I have a rescue cat that just can’t handle dogs because of her history. Don’t forget the cats that need homes too!
This is great, well done Craig. There has been a spike in owner-surrenders in my area as so many people got puppies during lockdown when everyone was stuck at home to pass the time. Now that things are opening back up, they don't want the dog any more. It's absolutely heartbreaking that such callous individuals are allowed to inflict their lack of compassion on animals.
I'd love my own dog but work precludes it, so instead I foster trainee guide dogs for the blind during their development. Although sending them on their way is never easy, you know they're going to change someone's life for the better (plus you get a brand new one a few weeks later!).
This is awesome. I can't adopt or volunteer because I am allergic to dogs' saliva (sigh), but I did donate.
Also, if a raffle like the one Jim suggests comes to fruition, I'll donate my extra ticket vouchers and something crocheted (a stuffed animal, or, if I am feeling ambitious, an afghan).
Amazing work Craig! We saw the level of urgency and need from the valley shelters and recently adopted our fourth dog so this really hits home for my family. I absolutely love the work that you and Matt are doing on top of your already excellent work covering the Coyotes.
Great article, Craig. Appreciate you putting a spotlight on this and bringing awareness. Hoping this helps a few of them get off that list in a positive way. We are as involved as we can be (usually through fundraising or transport) with som rescues we have gotten to know.
Also would mention that many companies now offer corporate giving companies in which they will match an amount and deducted it out over even installments over a year.
Also, getting their Amazon Smile link is an easy way to donate a few hundred dollars per year through items you are already buying.
I’d be happy to donate a set of our tickets (2 seats) for a game or two this year for a raffle (say $5 per entry) with all proceeds going to the MCACC. Our seats aren’t amazing but 15-20 rows back behind the Coyotes goal should see a lot of action this season.
One last note in the fall when it’s cooler and many of us are hopefully back in a normal work environment, we had success hosting events at our building in the past where the shelter brings some dogs and cats out for a couple hours.
Living in Flagstaff, it's a bit hard to help the Desert Dogs, however, we have adopted all of our dogs, either found as strays and we kept (after trying to locate owners), from Second Chance (now high country humane) and our current pup from Tuba City Humane Society. Three of our dogs have been REZ rescues - huge problem on the reservation. We do donate to TCHS, as we can, fixed income only goes so far. I hope your plea for the Desert Dogs goes viral and many of the deserving dogs will finally fine a forever home. Well Done!
This is incredibly heartwarming. 2 of my dogs came from that east valley shelter, and 2 came from follow your heart rescue. All 4 have given me a whole lot more than I've given them. Great article/project Craig.
Thanks for speaking up for dogs. We've recently competed fencing in part of our back yard abutting the cow pasture and have been looking for a suitable dog. Given our location, we are almost required to go up to the shelters in the St Louis area and have started conversations with several over the last week or so. They don't seem to be in as dire conditions but they do have a lot of dogs and cats available.
It's too bad we are not in Phoenix still ( and see no move back there for at least a few years) or I would be all over this. I've had dogs most of my adult life, life for me is nor really fully complete with a dog with me. There are no bad dogs, only some dogs that need time and attention to be a good companion.
Volunteering at MCACC has been one of the great joys of my life. It has legitimately made me a better husband and father. I encourage anyone who wants to know that they can make an impact in the world to consider helping these poor pups.
Right now, there is a volunteer shortage and dogs are not getting out of their kennels. You can imagine how terrifying that must be for them.
If you have one hour a week, you could get out 3 dogs for a 20 minute walk. Just one hour.
I'm humbly asking our Coyotes community here to consider that one hour. Please reach out with any questions. @gregdunaway on twitter or gregdunaway@gmail.com
We've adopted all of our dogs and count our days with them in our family as greatly improved by their presence. Every single one of them brought something different to the family and it's always good.
Thanks to you all for taking the reins with this task, and I hope it gets some dogs back where they belong.
This isn't the venue or time, but part of a complete discussion with the overflow of dogs in the kennels should really include the overwhelming percentage of dogs identified as a particular breed or mix thereof.
It's a problem for which I have no proposed solution.
I expect to take some heat for what appears to be breed bigotry.
Great job Craig. I’ve never had a dog. I’m petrified of all animals. I ran 7-10 miles every morning before work and got attacked by a coyote one pre-dawn morning. Every rabies shot were injected into the bites on my shin!
My wife had a parakeet when we first got married. It got loose one night and I hid in our bedroom and locked the door until she reassured me she had re-captured it! Three days ago a little ole lady lost control of her dog and it came after me while on a training run. I uttered a cuss word at the lady and feel so bad about it, I’m avoiding that road now ha
All firms of animals just petrify me... what causes that I know not. But great work doing that. Fantastic.
A man after my own heart. I love all animals especially dogs. Conor Garland and I bonded over our mutual love of dogs. He had 4 when I met him and I had 5. One of mine (and 1 of his) has since passed away so now I have 6 dogs. When my Golden Retriever, Lexi Boca passed away we adopted the dog I bought for a friend that had been her service dog as my friend passed away. Then I began the process of acquiring a special puppy to purchase and train as my service dog. Thus, dog 6, whose name is Conor Roo Garland. He's a designer Tiny Golden who is 33 lbs now that he's fully grown at 6 months of age. He will be my last dog and has the same life expectancy I do of 18 years. (Everyone passes at 86 in my family). He was picked for his unique qualities and will ultimately be my hearing ear dog. He's passed beginner training, and is in intermediate classes to be followed by "good citizen" classes before he'll test as my service dog. He'll help me in parking lots, grocery aisle, crowded venues and already knows how to turn off the alarm if I'm sleeping on "the good ear".
People ask my husband and I how we handle so many dogs. They are pack animals and like children learn from each other. They know if they do what earned another dog a treat they will earn treats too.
I recommend that everyone have no fewer than 3 dogs. They are pack animals and like to sleep with their kind (up to 20 hours a day). If you have a pair and they have to be separated (by death or illness) the other dog suffers depression. With 3 dogs if 1 passes the 2 will comfort one another until you can get another. Our dogs range in size from 8 to 80 lbs and from 6 months to 13 and 6 months. They all get along, have their own bowls, toys and favorite sleeping spots. It's easier to have 3 dogs than it is 1.
If my home ever becomes dog-free I'll become a foster furry mom. Please consider a fur-ever home for a wonderful rescue of any age.
Craig, your killing me!! In a good way.
I can’t adopt a dog right now because I have a rescue cat that just can’t handle dogs because of her history. Don’t forget the cats that need homes too!
Donated.
This is great, well done Craig. There has been a spike in owner-surrenders in my area as so many people got puppies during lockdown when everyone was stuck at home to pass the time. Now that things are opening back up, they don't want the dog any more. It's absolutely heartbreaking that such callous individuals are allowed to inflict their lack of compassion on animals.
I'd love my own dog but work precludes it, so instead I foster trainee guide dogs for the blind during their development. Although sending them on their way is never easy, you know they're going to change someone's life for the better (plus you get a brand new one a few weeks later!).
This is awesome. I can't adopt or volunteer because I am allergic to dogs' saliva (sigh), but I did donate.
Also, if a raffle like the one Jim suggests comes to fruition, I'll donate my extra ticket vouchers and something crocheted (a stuffed animal, or, if I am feeling ambitious, an afghan).
Amazing work Craig! We saw the level of urgency and need from the valley shelters and recently adopted our fourth dog so this really hits home for my family. I absolutely love the work that you and Matt are doing on top of your already excellent work covering the Coyotes.
Great article, Craig. Appreciate you putting a spotlight on this and bringing awareness. Hoping this helps a few of them get off that list in a positive way. We are as involved as we can be (usually through fundraising or transport) with som rescues we have gotten to know.
Also would mention that many companies now offer corporate giving companies in which they will match an amount and deducted it out over even installments over a year.
Also, getting their Amazon Smile link is an easy way to donate a few hundred dollars per year through items you are already buying.
I’d be happy to donate a set of our tickets (2 seats) for a game or two this year for a raffle (say $5 per entry) with all proceeds going to the MCACC. Our seats aren’t amazing but 15-20 rows back behind the Coyotes goal should see a lot of action this season.
One last note in the fall when it’s cooler and many of us are hopefully back in a normal work environment, we had success hosting events at our building in the past where the shelter brings some dogs and cats out for a couple hours.
Living in Flagstaff, it's a bit hard to help the Desert Dogs, however, we have adopted all of our dogs, either found as strays and we kept (after trying to locate owners), from Second Chance (now high country humane) and our current pup from Tuba City Humane Society. Three of our dogs have been REZ rescues - huge problem on the reservation. We do donate to TCHS, as we can, fixed income only goes so far. I hope your plea for the Desert Dogs goes viral and many of the deserving dogs will finally fine a forever home. Well Done!
This is incredibly heartwarming. 2 of my dogs came from that east valley shelter, and 2 came from follow your heart rescue. All 4 have given me a whole lot more than I've given them. Great article/project Craig.
Thanks for speaking up for dogs. We've recently competed fencing in part of our back yard abutting the cow pasture and have been looking for a suitable dog. Given our location, we are almost required to go up to the shelters in the St Louis area and have started conversations with several over the last week or so. They don't seem to be in as dire conditions but they do have a lot of dogs and cats available.
It's too bad we are not in Phoenix still ( and see no move back there for at least a few years) or I would be all over this. I've had dogs most of my adult life, life for me is nor really fully complete with a dog with me. There are no bad dogs, only some dogs that need time and attention to be a good companion.
Volunteering at MCACC has been one of the great joys of my life. It has legitimately made me a better husband and father. I encourage anyone who wants to know that they can make an impact in the world to consider helping these poor pups.
Right now, there is a volunteer shortage and dogs are not getting out of their kennels. You can imagine how terrifying that must be for them.
If you have one hour a week, you could get out 3 dogs for a 20 minute walk. Just one hour.
I'm humbly asking our Coyotes community here to consider that one hour. Please reach out with any questions. @gregdunaway on twitter or gregdunaway@gmail.com
Well done you guys!
We've adopted all of our dogs and count our days with them in our family as greatly improved by their presence. Every single one of them brought something different to the family and it's always good.
Thanks to you all for taking the reins with this task, and I hope it gets some dogs back where they belong.
This isn't the venue or time, but part of a complete discussion with the overflow of dogs in the kennels should really include the overwhelming percentage of dogs identified as a particular breed or mix thereof.
It's a problem for which I have no proposed solution.
I expect to take some heat for what appears to be breed bigotry.
You are absolutely correct. They get a bad rap. Normally, the fault is with the damn owner.
Great job Craig. I’ve never had a dog. I’m petrified of all animals. I ran 7-10 miles every morning before work and got attacked by a coyote one pre-dawn morning. Every rabies shot were injected into the bites on my shin!
My wife had a parakeet when we first got married. It got loose one night and I hid in our bedroom and locked the door until she reassured me she had re-captured it! Three days ago a little ole lady lost control of her dog and it came after me while on a training run. I uttered a cuss word at the lady and feel so bad about it, I’m avoiding that road now ha
All firms of animals just petrify me... what causes that I know not. But great work doing that. Fantastic.