Welcome to the “It’s Not the Dog” Blog

Occasionally, I will share quick tips and quick videos when inspiration strikes me.

My Decision To Work With Shelby

My Decision To Work With Shelby

Shelby - the little Rottweiler female - wasn't leaving my mind. I felt sad that she was so fearful and I only could wonder what truly happened to her considering her fear of life. Where did she live before? Did she have a good home or was she neglected? What was her...

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Traumatized Rottweiler

Yesterday I saw Shelby again, the female Rottweiler, who's leg was amputated due to an animal trap injury. Anice, one of the volunteer walkers came inside with Shelby. She needed some help to put the Elizabethan collar back on Shelby and I was there to help. Anice...

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Rottweilers at Homeless Pets in Marietta

In late November, Fulton County Animal Control brought in a little Rottweiler female who had lost her leg. Everyone in the clinic was talking about the horrific picture they have seen when the little girl arrived. They told me that she got caught in an animal trap and...

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Effective Dog Walking

Walking dogs at Homeless Pets has become a regular routine for me. I try at least 3-4 times a week to go over there. I enjoy spending time with the dogs and get to know their personality.Unfortunately, these dogs spend their entire day in a little cage. Consequently,...

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When You Ask the Universe a Question…

...Be ready for the answer. October 25. My husband and I were watching tv and suddenly there was a commercial for www.MyASPCA.org about homeless pets. In the background they played Sarah McClogland’s song, “In the eyes of the angel.” They showed injured dogs sitting...

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