Category Archives: Hirtz

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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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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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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Happy Update on Jeffrey and Jermaine, brother puppies…

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

“Over the past week, an adorable photo of two dogs cuddling with each other went viral online, as the story of the siblings — one of whom was blind and the other who appointed himself his brother’s helper — touched … Continue reading →

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No Kill Animal Shelters, Impossible! Think Again!

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

Nathan J. Winograd is my hero. He has proven that No Kill Animal Shelters are possible in every city. Take a look at his keynote speech at the No Kill Conference 2013 at the George Washington School of Law in … Continue reading →

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Being dog obsessed is…

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

…a good thing! Take it from Dean Koontz who writes so beautifully about his dog Trixie and other dogs. Brilliant writers are usually avid readers. Here are five dog books that Dean Koontz recommends. (Of course I recommend Mr. Koontz’s … Continue reading →

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