Author Archives: jisanders
Being an APA Angel
I am an active volunteer with Austin Pets Alive! and my main role currently is to represent the animals on our website. This consists of posting pictures and bios, some that I write and some that others write, onto our … Continue reading
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Metric & Me: Graduation!
Metric & I had our last class this week. Check out these links to get caught up: Week 1, Week 2, Week 2.5, Week 3, Week 4+ This week we finally worked on leash walking…which I was looking forward to … Continue reading
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Metric & Me…On Holiday
Click here to catch up: Week 1, Week 2, Week 2.5, Week 3 We didn’t have class this week and I’ll be on vacation next week. Our next class is scheduled for February 23rd, so please check back that week … Continue reading
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Metric & Me III
Let me start off by saying…Metric got ADOPTED!!! Click Week 1, Week 2, and Week 2.5 to catch up. A lovely lady adopted Metric last week, who happens to be a trainer herself, so he is in good hands. And, she … Continue reading
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Metric & Me…III?
Click Week 1 and Week 2 to get caught up. As for week 3…the trainer had the flu this week, so we didn’t have class. I know Metric was disappointed, as was I. Check back next week, though, for Metric … Continue reading
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Metric & Me Part II
Metric and I finished week two of our training class last night. Click here to read about our first class: http://www.austinpetsalive.org/2009/01/14/metric-me/ This week, we added to what we learned last week. Again, I’m learning that his training has more to … Continue reading
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Metric & Me
OK, so there is a movie currently playing with a similar title about the world’s worst dog, though my story is a bit more realistic and just as heartwarming. I have been a volunteer with Austin Pets Alive! for several months now … Continue reading
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