I hope you never get tired of me posting about Dakota Rescue. They are wonderful.

I heard Oprah once say that as long as she had a platform to reach others she would use it to try and do some good in the world. And if Oprah said it, it must be alright

Please take a moment of your day to vote for Dakota Rescue in Care2.com’s “A New Year of Hope for Animals” contest to help them win a grand prize of $10,000. Think of the homeless pets we could save with $10,000! But I need your help to get enough votes to help Dakota Rescue win. Please vote here: http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/76325/?refer=12244.a4.1230227847.7079

Bingo needs you.

Both of these doggies are bee-u-tiful!

Meet Cohiba or Coco as he is called, is a Black Lab that is around 1-2 years old. He was rescued from the Humble Animal Shelter in September the day before being euthanized. Since being rescued, Coco has been microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and has filled out nicely. He now weighs 50lbs. He is a very playful dog, and is having a blast with his 3 foster sisters, but is looking for a permanent home.

Coco is house trained, crate trained, and rides well in the car even if not in a crate. He loves to play fetch and is a very loyal dog. He loves to be near his human fosters, even if it just means lying in the floor next to the recliner.

Will you consider giving Coco a permanent place to call home?

Remember, Dakota Rescue is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible!

C’mon Houston peeps. One of you would LOVE Mr. Piper. His story makes me want to cuddle him up, but we have THREE dogs already. Can one of you love him????

Hello everyone, Wanted to send out a note on our Mr. Piper. He is still in need of a home. He is the poodle mix that was living in a drain pipe in a ditch. After further investigation with the neighbors the foster was told he had been living there for almost a year. People would walk by and feed him, but no one would give him a home. She rescued him, took him to the vet, he was vetted and groomed, after his grooming, he was 3 times as small and the vet believes he is 90% poodle and he is neutered. She took him home and even considering his prior living circumstances, he walks on a leash lovely, he has had no accidents in the house, a bit timid with sounds, but no aggression and such a love. The vet indicated that he is approximately 3 years old. The current foster said that he will stay in the house all day and not have an accident, which seems amazing because he was living in a ditch for so long. Seems like someone might have owned him before. He has turned out to be the perfec t pet. She is so sad, and would keep him, but she is leaving to England on December 9th. If she took him, he would be quarantined for 6 months. The current photos show him just after his grooming, but the foster indicated he is already getting curly hair. Can someone foster or adopt this precious boy that we are calling Mr. Piper, would make the perfect pet. Please spread the word. For information email: Dakota Rescue.   Remember, Dakota Rescue is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible!

Gorgeosity. Behold. Her name is Christine Mason Miller.

Y’all know how I’m always posting about Dakota Rescue, right? Well, I got one of their emails about a red dog named Penny that loved kids, was well behaved, and would love a forever home.

She found one!

Meet East Texas Coon Hound – Miss Penny Moon. We love her. If you have the means to help a dog (or cat), I say you owe it to them to do so. There are so many that need good homes. Don’t get me started. Sniff.

Seems like a perfect new family member!

Meet Ellie – Can anyone please find it in their heart to give me a home. I would love a permanent loving home but if you can only foster me at this time then that is o.k. too! I am UTD on all of my shots, taking HW and flea preventative. I am scheduled to get spayed next week. I love playing and being with children and I also get along great with other dogs. Basically I am kind of perfect and cute too. I am currently living in a wonderful foster home but I need to find another one. I have been given basic training. Please consider adopting or fostering me and I promise to love you forever.

Just another amazing photographer, amazing woman.

She says:

“Sometimes the best, most meaningful images, are those where someone is not looking at the camera. or maybe the focus isn’t perfect. but the moment is captured. the moment of being together and loving one another, is captured.

i learned that…
it’s not about looking perfect. acting perfect. or being perfect.
it’s not about the perfect pose or the ‘perfect’ picture.
it’s about being together as a family.
capturing moments together.
having fun together.
that’s what’s important.”

There are so many places to go on the internet and stories to read and things to buy and people to marvel at and and and …you get the picture.

I came across another tough story recently. There has been so much written on many of the blogs that I follow so I’ll let you do the reading b/c I cannot sum it up eloquently enough.

If you like:

1. shopping

2. spending money with 100% of the proceeds going to a very worthy cause

3. a silent auction

4. handmade goods

5. kids’ stuff

Then read this and get bidding! For the best spot to find all the goods and do the bidding go here.

Dakota Rescue Email Sign-Up

This is the best little independent dog rescue group here in Houston. Even if you already have dogs (I have 3!) they need a network of people to forward on the call for foster parents and potential owners for rescues they find. They do wonderful work. I’m not asking you to donate or adopt, just get on their list b/c you might know someone who could foster or needs a wonderful furry new member of their family.

Enjoy your weekend!!

Last night I saw a divine concert from MY FAVORITE AGGIE. That seems like an oxymoron to say “favorite aggie” but it’s true He is simply a wonderful, humble, disgustingly talented performer and artist. If you have never had the pleasure to see him live, do yourself a favor and catch him when he’s back in town next time. I promise you’ll be so glad you did.

Can you imagine losing this? I cannot. Give your babies extra big snuggles and kisses today. Have a little extra patience and LAUGH. That’s what I’ll be working on this afternoon

Last thing, as Lyle would say…”dance right where you are.”