Service to SURFice Dog — Canine Helps Quadriplegic Surf

Incredible must see video of Ricochet, an intelligent and curious canine who, on the way to becoming a service dog, discovered that her inquisitiveness and passion for chasing all that life has to offer,  took her service skills in a different direction.  This was sent to me by Judy Fridono, Executive Director of Puppy Prodigies.  Grab some tissues — it’s a tear jerker, but in a  feel good sort of way. Great music by Taylor Hicks. You’ll definitely want to share this one.   And thank you Ricochet and Judy for  "daring to create a life you love and a world you desire to live in." 

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Animal Shelters in Crisis in Phoenix … and the U.S. – Adopt an Animal Now!

2009 has been a challenging year for many people.  Thousands have lost their homes.  This crisis has affected not only people but also animals across the U.S.  One of the hardest hit areas is Phoenix.  Each day I get many emails with pictures of beautiful dogs and cats who are on the "e" list — the euthanasia list. The shelters have no room–far more animals are coming in than being adopted and so to make room many animals are euthanized.  It is heartbreaking for those who work at the shelters and also for all who love animals.  These precious beings are just not given a chance to live. 

Watch this video to see how you might be able to help out. 

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Video for Animal Adoption — Wave of the Future?

One of my friends, Su Humphrey, forwarded this video to me.  I am on a list that Su sends out to many people concerned and involved in animal welfare and care.  People, like myself, who desire to see a world in which all sentient beings can live in harmony.  It’s been heart-wrenching to see the enormous amount of animals who’ve become homeless due to their owners — or as animal-centric folk like to say —  their  "people" having had their homes foreclosed on.  So many people have found themselves in challenging situations where they’ve been unable to care for their beloved animals after they’ve lost their homes. It’s been large dogs who’ve been displaced the most.  Su is a real star in that she saw this crisis coming early on and began sending out emails about animals on the e-list at humane societies, in addition to animals who are in desperate need of assistance for one reason or another.  

When I watched this video about Lazarus I was deeply touched.  Not only by Lazarus himself, but also by the people who had spent time — obviously quite a lot of time (doing videos myself I can really appreciate that) — highlighting this handsome guy.  What an innovative and creative way to let Lazarus’s future "person" know all about him.  Could videos highlighting animals for adoption be the wave of the future?  

As the video on YouTube has 1,308 views to date I thought Lazarus would for sure have found his forever home and person by now. I contacted Last Chance Dog Rescue in Alabama and was amazed to discover that Lazarus is still there — still waiting to be adopted!  

If you would like to adopt Lazarus, or know someone who might, go to: http://www.lastchancedogrescue.com/  

To find out more about the amazing Su Humphrey go to:  www.AnimalHealingConnection.com

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