Whisker Warriors

Everyone wants a home where they feel safe and secure. No one understands this better than the people at Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO). Finding forever homes for abandoned and rescued dogs and cats is what they do best.

Many of us are familiar with our local animal shelters that take in dogs and cats that are abandoned, orphaned or hurt. But what happens to wildlife in this predicament? Who helps these beautiful creatures? The Clearwater Sanctuary is just that place; it is a refuge for all life.

My two fur babies are my best friends and help to provide to my happiness every day. I believe animals, and pets in general, make humans better, so we should only want the best for them. For this reason and many others, no-kill shelters are important. What defines a no-kill shelter?

Dogs make incredible differences in our lives, community and society. They protect us, help the police and fire departments solve crimes, find missing people, sniff out illegal substances, entertain us, increase our life expectancy, but most of all show us undying loyalty and love.

Those three simple words in this title are the motto and foundation of New Orleans Bulldog Rescue.

From Dolly Parton’s “Cracker Jack” and Carrie Underwood’s “The More Boys I Meet, the More I Love My Dog” to Patti Page’s “How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?”, our four-legged friends have given some of the musical greats inspiration to create music we have loved through the decades.

Listening to the daily news, we hear about the tireless efforts of first responders to keep us safe and protected, sometimes putting their lives on the line on our streets. The daily stresses we face in doing our jobs pale in comparison to what they go through.

I have always agreed that dogs are man’s (actually everyone’s) best friend. Just like with people, good friendships take work, patience, trust and lots of love. This is where Professional K9 Solutions can make a huge difference in how you relate with your pet.

Therapy dogs have proven hugely beneficial for many work environments. Dogs can elevate human mood, offer social support, mobility assistance, help regulate emotion thus reducing stress, anxiety and depression.

I cannot imagine my life without a dog in it. The day’s troubles simply melt away when I walk through my front door and Magnolia, my precocious four-year-old miniature dachshund, runs up to me, tail wagging with exuberant joy in her heart.