Author Archives: Jackie Hirtz

The Real Purpose of Clouds

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Jackie Hirtz

Last Saturday, Ella Rosebud flew to the clouds. She was my energetic, loving puppy, adopted at eleven-weeks-old who never knew she was a rescue. The day I brought her home, she raced around my backyard, rolled in the grass and … Continue reading →

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Rescue

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Jackie Hirtz

THIS IS RILEY. HE’S MY SISTER’S DOG. He’s old, gentle, kind, a wonder. “He probably lived his whole life outside,” the rescuer who pulled him from an inland shelter says, “there are signs – his ears, his nails, his teeth.” … Continue reading →

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Black and Blue ~ from J to C

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Jackie Hirtz

I thought she was listening when I told her about a baby bird that fell Into my yard on Thursday morning. How I put it in a small box with soft socks, And dripped sugar water into its yellow beak … Continue reading →

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“She’s saved a lot of lives…

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Jackie Hirtz

A search and rescue dog detected cancer in her human saving yet another life. Continue reading →

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“Dear Marcy and Jackie” What about reading to Bowzer?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jackie Hirtz

“Dear Marcy and Jackie” What about reading to Bowzer?. #readtoyourpets http://www.lolazola.com and @Tweenorama on Twitter

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“Dear Marcy and Jackie” What about reading to Bowzer?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jackie Hirtz

  “Dear Marcy and Jackie” What about reading to Bowzer?. #readtoyourpets @Tweenorama on Twitter

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Therapy Dogs Give Comfort at the Mudslide

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Jackie Hirtz

March 28, 2014 at 2:30 PM Therapy dogs give comfort, raise spirits in aftermath of March 22 mudslide ~ by Hal Bernton and Steve Miletich After the horrible mudslide that hit Darrington, Washington on March 22, volunteers brought their therapy … Continue reading →

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Le Petit Fire Dog!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Jackie Hirtz

All the little kids in the neighborhood call Ella Rose a “fire dog.” The children assume she’s a tiny Dalmatian, the breed of dog that typically hangs with firefighters, lives at the station and gets to ride in the truck. … Continue reading →

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How a Single Photo Can Save a Shelter Dog’s Life

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Jackie Hirtz

From sad to glad, gorgeous, cute, sweet, and best of all… adoptable! Take a look at this wonderful idea… a guideline for shelters to follow when taking photos of pets up for adoption. See the before and after photos and … Continue reading →

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Closed for a Great Reason!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

Why is was this animal shelter closed on Christmas? Hint: You’ll like the answer. Find out why here.

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