BlueWolf Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 So it's me doing yet another internship again Am doing 5 days a week until November at an animal shelter that has both cats and dogs. Cats aren't new for me as I already volunteered in a cat shelter before. The dogs however, are It took me a week to get the hang of it, and a bit more for all the dogs to get used to me. It's both a shelter as well as a pension. So there are lot of friendly dogs and a few that need an extra manual. Bot I got that figured out as well. All the dogs are outside the entire day. I wanted to have some photos of the dogs today but sadly it started to rain in the afternoon so we had to bring them inside. Even their kennels still have an outside area though. So some of the pics may show a smaller area and more bars then where they usually are. I have no doubt that at some point I'll get some good photos of them in the outside kennels at some point though. Blacky. He's been brought back a couple of times because apparently he wasn't nice. He seems to like it here though as there never has been an issue with him as long as you know it's not a cuddly and in-your-face kind of dog. Give me attention!! Happy to see me. Doing a quick dance And then apparently started to pray No, more! Here's my personal favourite: Spot. Apparently I'm also heir favourite as she was WAY to excited to see me! Finally calmed down a bit. Two labradors from the pension. One of the most dangerous dogs because they're JUST SO EXCITED about everything. Have already got a few paws slammed on my face because of these The one that absolutely hated me the first week. Now loves to get up close and personal! Dagger. A labrador/stafford mix. Still the same dog.... mid-shake Max. The blind Jack Russel. Despite that he always knows where everything is. I couldn't get him to back off so here is his nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Awesome Pics Jos (as always:)) Sounds like you're having a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Here's some photos of the outside area from earlier to give you at least an impression about the area. It's next to the dunes so now houses nearby. Unlike other shelters, they're the dogs are not restricted to certain hours to be outside. When the weather is good, they're generally always here. And waaaaaay to blurry but just because I love her so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Awwww Spot has such sad eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Aw, I love all the pictures of their noses. You can tell they're just so happy to have someone pay them attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Awwww Spot has such sad eyes I found that weird as well when I saw the photos. She's not sad at all. If anything, she's the most happiest and most energetics dogs I've seen there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Awe, that's awesome. Good for you! It's so nice that your there to give them some much needed attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I have to agree about Spot, pretty dog, but she has such a sad look to her. Glad that she's not as unhappy as she looks. Excellent photos, of course as usual. Thanks for sharing some of you adventures with us. I think if I were a dog that would be the place for me until I had a furever home to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Looks like a nice shelter! And thanks for sharing the photos - its always nice volunteering at shelters, huh? So rewarding, yet so heartbreaking when you have to say goodbye... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 nice pics Jos loving Dagger's mid-shake pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 nice pics Jos loving Dagger's mid-shake pic Had just finished brushing him, guess he had a few itched he had to get out of his system, lol. Good news by the way, the two shepherds from the second to last pic found a home today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairdresser Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Amazing pics, they all look so happy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 We got some good weather (well, not really. But good enough for the dogs to be outside) so I got a few pictures of the outside dog runs after I got some time on my own today Soldier, who I keep failing to get a good photo of. Despite what the picture shows he's a friendly dog really, just a bit.. "Hey, someone's looking at me. Lets bark at him really loudly to get him to pet me!" - kind of dog Shay. Hates strange people, but lovely once she gets to know you. Some of the outside dog runs Good overview of some of the big runs at the back of the area. When the weather permits it, the dogs will be outside most of the day. They have plenty of room to run (and making holes for me to fill every time!) Excited Dagger. This is the best picture I got of him, lol. Xena. A (very small) GSD. Needs to be handled with care as she's easily scared. Had to sit still next to her fence for a few minutes before I could get these shots. The outside kennels that connect directly to their own kennels. When the dog runs are full, some of the dogs can be placed here. They'll be swapped around so they get to the big runs at the beginning of the afternoon usually. Friendly Chicky. And my current favourite: Didi "Stay with me!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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