The wisdom that I glean from working with dogs is endless. To me, they’re better than any spiritual text, self help book or sangha. In a word, they are my guru. All dogs have the capacity to love unconditionally and to give with abundance. They’re humble, selfless, and they act according to what’s best for the pack. They seek to avoid conflict at all costs. They’re not motivated by material possessions, greed or lust. They have no ego!

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Helping Homeless Pets is proud to announce the launch of Helping Homeless Pets Radio online at http://www.helpinghomelesspets.com/radio/  Useful information about training rescued dogs, statistics from the OSPCA, and first hand accounts from volunteers involved in animal rescue are just a click away.

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It can be one of the most stressful events you will encounter as a dog owner…leaving your dog behind! We are all not immune to the feelings we encounter when we are faced with the inevitable task of seeking out the perfect place for Sparky to spend his summer vacation. While many people opt to have their dog accompany them on their excursions, there are still a great majority who will have to face the facts, and begin the hunt for the perfect Boarding Facility.

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I was delighted when Lowell Brown, founder of the site, called and asked if I would like to join the Toronto barks team! I couldn’t wait to say YES, thank you for the invite and opportunity! Each month I will be submitting a column called “Barking for A Home” and will feature a shelter or rescue dog who is in need of a place to hang his or her leash in a new forever home.

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Big boy Rufus is a 6 year old Saint Bernard who was surrendered to the shelter when his owner became ill and could no longer care for him. Here’s what Rufus had to say during his interview “I consider myself to be a large teddy Bear, and love a good belly rub and being petted. There is a lot of me to love! I tend to take it pretty easy on my walks, preferring to relax and take in the scenery. I would enjoy lying on the grass (or rolling in it), or sitting with you on a park bench watching the people go by. I will need regular grooming and a high quality dog food, once adopted, to keep me in tip top shape.

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