They’re hip. They’re hot. They’re adorable. And they’ve taken the internet by storm. If you didn’t hear about Arlo and Spot, our most beloved mismatched pair, check out these articles in Huffington Postand The Dodo. Arlo (the husky) and Spot (the poodle) were found roaming the streets in Oakland together. The awesome folks at Oakland Animal Services took them in … Read More
Spider Cat: Elusive, Insurrection-Stirring Ninja Cat Seeks Appropriate Garden Home.
NOT Spider Cat. Stunt cat portrayal of Spider Cat. There are certain things in this world that are beyond human control: Tides. Weather. Earthquakes. Politicians. And Spider Cat. This is Spider Cat. Actual photo of genuine Spider Cat. Spider Cat is a garden cat. A garden cat is a kitty who grew up without the benefit of human companionship and … Read More
Homicidal Genius Seeks World Domination. Or Appropriate Home.
Brilliant. I eat puppies. Demented. We adore this seven month old herding dog mix but we have to tell you: La Niña is not for the faint of heart. True, she’s adorable. Who doesn’t love a speckled little dog that can jump straight into your arms because she’s so delighted to see you? Other dogs. That’s who doesn’t love La Niña. … Read More
No Such Thing As A Shelter Worker: The Pugilist At Best
In the back our Admin Area, Facilities Assistant Josh San Diego moves quietly through the cubes and offices, dropping off invoices and making folks aware of deliveries. Soft spoken and calm, he’s a favorite with the office dogs – tails wag frantically when they see Josh. He squats to greet them on their own level and talk to them. He’s … Read More
Six Pack Abs, Riches Beyond Belief, A Litterbox Full Of Gold? Thank The Black Cat.
Bad luck? Seriously? Pity the poor housepanthers. If there was ever a pet that needed better PR, it’s the black cat. For years they’ve been accused of all sorts of bad things – bad luck, black magic, tax evasion, not liking that adorable pic of your baby smeared in applesauce you posted on Facebook – everything. Sometimes even well meaning … Read More
Gizmo: Why The Life (And Death) Of An Elderly, Homeless Dog Gives Us Hope.
You wouldn’t think it would be possible to say that the passing of a 13 year old dog was sudden but it was. Gizmo had some issues but none of them were life threatening and all of them were under control. Which is why it was a shock when, after seven months in our care, the elderly terrier went into … Read More
There Is A Fungus Among Us – And We Want You To Bring It Home.
We’ve asked you to adopt the world’s worst dog. We’ve asked you to read a lot of really ridiculous stuff. We’ve asked you to fall in love with wonderful but disfigured puppies. As if that wasn’t bad enough, now we’re going to ask you for the impossible: We want you to bring fungus home. Okay, not fungus itself. But kittens … Read More
Guess Who Just Erased Your Quarterly Report? The Magic Mojo of Rachel’s Desk.
This is Rachel. Hi Rachel. This is actually ‘Fancy Rachel’. She doesn’t usually dress like this, nor does she usually stand in front of fishbowls full of money. That was just for our yearly gala. Rachel is our Development Manager. She works with corporate volunteer groups*, organizes events and does about a million other things. Mostly she does things from … Read More
Three Unruly Puppies Debunk Common Misconceptions About Animal Shelters.
This is Jessie, Dorie and Evie. And they need to talk to you about something. They love to talk. This isn’t unusual as they’re puppies which means making noise, pooping in shoes and wreaking havoc is sort of what they do. Do you have a shoe? I just ate breakfast. They want to chat with you about a few misconceptions … Read More
The Newest Craze: Kitten Rental. All The Cool Kids Are Doing It!
Why Kitten Rental? 1) Because SOMETHING in the bay area should be affordable to rent. Unlike Air B n’B, we promise our kittens won’t drink that bottle of wine you were saving… You want $4,000 for a 150 square foot ‘studio’? Why does that look so much like a broom closet? What do you mean parking and bathroom facilities aren’t … Read More
