It’s a bad joke in BR circles, but on more than one occasion, different members of a local SPCA cornered BR diehard and foster dad Jesse Hernandez 
at our Shots Fairs and, in a well intentioned but super-DUMB maneuver to do good, asked him how much money it would take for him to speuter his (already altered) dogs.
Ari, an Icelandic Horse, is my riding partner and best buddy. Now 21 years old, he is still healthy and sound, and has the best temperament of any horse I’ve ever ridden.I didn’t start riding until I was almost 40 years old, so I’ve always considered myself a beginner, and have just in the last five years found myself completely comfortable riding. Ari is a big reason for my comfort– he is a fabulous horse. Read the rest of this entry »
This email inquiry came in last night.
Hello. I have been following the Michael Vick story and am wondering where BADRAP stands. I didn’t see anything on the badrap.org web site. I read in the news that the HSUS has met with him. Since BADRAP took in so many of his beautiful dogs, I thought you guys would be worth listening to on the topic. Is there any indication that he is sincere and recognizes how bad his actions were? Has he actually done anything to show remorse for his cruelty to the dogs you took in? My gut-reaction is to be very dubious. There’s just too much money at stake for him if no NFL team will take him on because of this. I think that any public-service ad he does for the HSUS is too little … too easy. But, I’m just an observer in the whole mess. You guys saw it up-close and I would trust your judgment on the current situation.
Thank you Kathleen, for being such a great spokes-mama for your Vick dog!
Nearly five months after leaving their freezing hell hole, the Kay County Oklahoma bust dogs are starting to find their way home. It’s such a good feeling, I can’t even tellya. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s time to start prepping for our spring Pit Ed Camp, held at Oakland Animal Services. These quarterly gatherings designed for shelter workers have turned into hyper-busy think tanks with some of the most motivated pit bull activists in the country. After a long week of non-stop gabbing, sussing, ruminating, bantering and scheming about pit bulls pit bulls pit bulls, we all go home and collapse. And then, those of us in Cali get to sit back and watch what the Campers do with their inspiration. That’s my favorite part. Read the rest of this entry »
“Dog People Only Need Apply” -Becoming a Pet-Friendly Landlord
I love when this happens….This is the ‘Ejicate the Landlord’ article I’ve been meaning to write but haven’t gotten around to. Authored by attorney Elaine Lee, who specializes in landlord-tenant law among other things. In Bay Woof this month. Thank you Bay Woof!
What a fun way to celebrate your obsession: SFgate columnist Amelia Glynn launched a happy little contest in her Tails of the City column this week. Pet Haiku Contest Read the rest of this entry »
