It seems to me there are a couple of issues here. I don't think a shelter wants just any JoeBloe walking in one day to say "hey I'd like to help by walking your dogs". The shelter needs to know something about its volunteers though a criminal check might be a bit much. If someone has been volunteering at a shelter for some time so the staff knows them and now new policies are being put into effect, then the shelter should have some sort of informational meeting/handout for all its volunteers so they know what and why. And even when volunteers have been accepted, some mini-training should be included for handling dogs. Many shelter dogs have been abused so I wouldn't want a volunteer who grew up under the "old" system of training with spanking and collar yerking now handling a special needs dog. Actual certification for dog walkers - no - the government intrudes enough.
Jazzy's "pack"
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In an attempt to squelch the accusations by my children that I love Jazzy best :rolleyes: , I thought I'd post a photo of them too.
If any of them ever win a blue ribbon in a conformation class, I'll be sure to let you know.
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am I?
HERE's the picture of Jazzy's "pack-mates"
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What a good looking family you have and a beautiful view of the mountains.
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you have a cute family. how lucky you are to have three boys and three girls.
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They are a handsome family and would sure win…and you do have a gorgeous view of the mountains. Jazzy is very lucky indeed.
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Thanks! I like them too.<grin>
but the mountains are not "ours". That was a photo taken on vacation in the Smokeys. We live in Washington, though, and do have plenty of gorgeous mountains to enjoy also!</grin>
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Aha! I'd love to get down to that neck of the woods and "yours" too! "Ours" (The Green Mountains in VT) are pretty too, but not as big as out west!
