This is a picture of me and the Great Dane named Leroy.  Who says shelters never get purebreds? He is a handful but a wonderful addition to the shelter family. He was surrendered to the shelter as his young owner was moving up north and could not take care of him. He is still a puppy at 130 pounds - all legs and a fantastic disposition.  Leroy truly lives up to the name of a “gentle giant”.  He strides across the yard and occasional trips over his own feet. He loves everyone and truly needs a couch to lie on.  If you can give him a great home, then he is available for adoption.

Everyday something changes in my schedule and it is difficult to keep focused on what I was actually doing.  When I take a dog, like Leroy, for a walk, by the time I return to the shelter we are both exhausted and refreshed.  It’s like starting from scratch.  Between working at the shelter, home life with my family and training three nights per week, personal time is minimal. An exhausting day leads to a good night sleep, only to do it all over again the next day.

 

I am happy to report that we have over 60 pledge forms in organizations across western Canada already.  It was great to see this take off in such a short time. So, if you see the poster and pledge form on the counters of your local veterinarian, please consider making a pledge.

My goal is to raise $25,000 and so far we have raised $5,000 for the animals.

See you next week.

D’Arcy