Our Shelter Community Blog
Get behind-the-scenes stories from our shelter tours, discover practical resources and expert advice for rescue professionals, and read inspiring updates from organizations working to save homeless dogs"
Through our travels to shelters and rescues across the southern states, we've witnessed incredible innovation, heartbreaking challenges, and inspiring success stories. Our blog shares these real-world experiences alongside practical resources, grant opportunities, and insights that can help rescue organizations operate more effectively. Whether you're a shelter professional, volunteer, or advocate, you'll find stories and solutions that matter to the work of saving homeless dogs.
Traveling North to Animal Rescues Was Eye Opening
I’m still processing all that we learned in our four visits. The rescues we visited in the north are doing great work, and most were already helping southern shelters in some ways. Many people we met do not seem to understand just how bad the situation is. Transports are slowing in some areas.
Lucky Dogs Land at Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch
The dogs at Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch, Inc. are indeed just that – lucky. Julie is the director, kennel attendant, intake coordinator, rescue coordinator, vet tech, fundraiser, and pretty much every other position necessary for rescuing 300 dogs each year.
NC/GA Shelter Tour Wrap Up
Every shelter tour is a little bit different. I am always inspired by the people we meet and while we can’t pull dogs, I do carry many of them home in my heart. I’m still thinking about the Rottie mix at Tift County Shelter who leaned into his kennel fence begging for my touch, and the super-smart border collie mix we met at Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch, who is my dream dog (although my current pack does not have any openings).
Keeping the Animals Out of the Shelter
Owner surrenders are swamping this tiny county as they labor on offering foster care and advocating for spay/neuter.
