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.
I'd like you to meet Ruby…
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She really is very cute and so loveable looking. I like the keyboard one I can see she was looking up what she was going to look like with her beautiful feathers.
Rita Jean
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She's lovely Jess, i like the one were she's looking at the computer too
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She is lovely Jess, I like how she is surfing the net already!
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Ruby looks beautiful. Fantastic colours!
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Lovely. Looks like she'll be a beauty. Thinking of you a lot lately. Thanks for posting.
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Some pictures of Ruby taken yesterday:
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She looks so much better
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She looks lovely. She is filling in nicely. How old is she now?
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Last picture really nice. She is getting so bright pretty bird for sure.
Rita Jean
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She must be about 16 weeks now i guess.
Thanks for the replies.
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Gorgeous pics, Ruby is developing fast. I like her fruit kebab and that last pic is great !
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Wow, she is quite striking.
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She really is pretty. I love the photo with her wings spread wide!
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Yes, I like that too…I can't wait to see her like that when she's older. It will be quite a sight...she's beautiful!
