Gnomes Pawsitive Impact

16/09/2023

Here in this house...

I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks of the other dogs 'out there'.
I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake my world will not have changed.
I will never know hunger, or the fear of not knowing if I'll eat.
I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from the heat.
I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness,
and be allowed to smell all that can reach my nose.
My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted.

Here in this house...

There will be an effort to communicate with me on my level.
I will be talked to and, even if I don't understand,
I can enjoy the warmth of the words.
I will be given a name so that I may know who I am among many.
My name will be used in joy, and I will love the sound of it!

Here in this house...

I will never be a substitute for anything I am not.
I will never be used to improve peoples' images of themselves.
I will be loved because I am who I am, not someone's idea of who I should be.
I will never suffer for someone's anger, impatience, or stupidity.
I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved by all.
If I do not learn my lessons well, they will look to my teacher for blame.

Here in this house...

I can trust arms that hold, hands that touch...
knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me.
If I am ill, I will be doctored.
If scared, I will be calmed.
If sad, I will be cheered.
No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful and thought to be of value.
I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, too unruly, or not cute enough.
My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought.
I will learn that humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair as dogs.

Here in this house...

I will belong.
I will be home.

~Author Unknown

11/09/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pUbG0vmYsY

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, pet adoptions surged. But now, many animal shelters are dealing with the opposite problem, as the number of peopl...

10/09/2023

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/8/16/23833307/pets-animal-shelters-cats-dogs-affordable-housing-inflation

How animal shelters are coping with a crisis of abandoned cats and dogs.

09/09/2023

https://iheartdogs.com/sol-tijuana/

Despite his condition and environment, the 16-year-old dog's loving nature shone through.

09/09/2023

A Bryson City animal shelter is looking for whoever threw a puppy out of a vehicle just outside the shelter's gates despite the gates being open.

09/09/2023

https://rockykanaka.com/after-months-of-waiting-shelters-longest-resident-gets-adopted-a-standing-ovation/

On average, dogs spend anywhere from a couple of days to many months within a shelter. There are a lot of different factors that can influence the length of their […]

08/09/2023

https://rockykanaka.com/rescue-or-imprisonment-a-dogs-330-day-battle-for-freedom-is-still-not-over/

In the heartwarming world of animal rescue, where compassionate individuals strive to give abandoned pets a second chance at life, a distressing tale has emerged that exposes the ugly underbelly of the industry.

08/09/2023

https://www.peta.org/features/ada-the-dog-adoption/https://www.peta.org/features/ada-the-dog-adoption/

For a decade, PETA’s fieldworkers visited Ada the dog. She was chained, heavily matted, and lonely. Finally, her life changed for the better, thanks to PETA.

08/09/2023

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/depressed-shelter-dog-is-unrecognizable-after-landing-her-dream-home

She waited over a year for this.

08/09/2023

https://www.newsweek.com/aggressive-puppy-faced-euthanasia-transformed-foster-carer-love-1824367

Azzy was terrified when she first left the shelter, but that all changed when her foster carer began to sing "Amazing Grace."

08/09/2023

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-humane-society-exploring-legal-options-regarding-pets-sent-to-arizona/3301891/

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona sent documents Friday to NBC 7 indicating where the animals went but questions remain.

08/09/2023

https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/feds-revoke-local-wild-animal-dealers-license-after-slew-of-violations/

Following a complaint from PETA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has revoked notorious wild-animal dealer Craig Kokas’ federal license, permanently Following a complaint from PETA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has revoked notorious wild-animal dealer Craig Kokas’ federal license, perman...

08/09/2023

https://denverite.com/2023/09/08/denver-animal-shelter-social-worker-josie-pigeon/

“Our program is informed by what we are hearing from the community. They don’t just need things for their animals, they might need things for themselves.”

08/09/2023

https://www.kwch.com/2023/09/08/wichita-animal-rescuers-outraged-after-mistaken-euthanasia-least-12-dogs-city-shelter/

Wichita animal rescuers are outraged at mistaken euthanasia of several dogs at the Wichita Animal Shelter.

08/09/2023

A resident of Phoenix was charged with animal cruelty and neglect by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for dumping her old, blind pet.

A resident of Phoenix was charged with animal cruelty and neglect by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for dumping her old, blind pet.

08/09/2023

https://scoop.upworthy.com/senior-dog-left-at-shelter-put-down-living-best-life-veterinarian-adopts-her-582456-582456-582456

'I have a feeling she's going to be around for quite a bit,' Netty's new owner said.

08/09/2023

https://www.newsweek.com/tears-over-dogs-first-day-shelter-vs-640th-1825294

Yam is a loving dog looking for a new home, according to the Pennsylvania animal shelter where he resides.

08/09/2023

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/8-year-old-shih-tzu-looking-for-new-home-after-being-left-by-owner/3130273/

An 8-year-old dog was left tied to a fence outside of the Animal Rescue League’s Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center. Raggedy Ann, a Shih Tzu, was spotted by a trash collector around 5 a.m. outside of the ARL’s shelter on Tremont St. in the middle of August. The dog had a collar but no tags a...

07/09/2023

https://local12.com/renderer/local12/amp/news/local/animal-shelter-urges-community-to-foster-dogs-amid-surge-in-rescues-animal-care-ray-anderson-dog-warden-cat-pets-family-rescue-investigation-hamilton-county-adoption-cincinnati-ohio

07/09/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1LG8DLVRx8

Police in Connersville are searching for the owners of two dogs found abandoned in the heat Monday.

07/09/2023

https://iheartdogs.com/dog-rescued-and-given-a-beautiful-new-life/

Dog who had overgrown fur was found and rescued by a team of heroes. The dog was saved just in time and shaved.

07/09/2023

https://www.newsweek.com/scarred-ex-fighting-dog-finds-loving-family-after-2-years-shelter-1824610

Kimmy's case was so severe that many animal shelters in the area did not have the resources to look after her.

07/09/2023

https://www.newsweek.com/dog-abandoned-shelter-puppies-owner-wanted-euthanized-video-1824943

Pearl the 6-year-old boxer mix was most likely used for breeding or as a junkyard dog before being cruelly discarded.

07/09/2023

https://dogtime.com/news/120060-stray-dog-finds-forever-home-after-866-days

A stray dog is finally settling into his forever home after spending 866 days at the Erie Humane Society in Pennsylvania.