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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Update on Dixie and her Puppies

We first blogged about Dixie and her puppies back some time ago.  We have since heard from the family who adopted one of Dixie’s puppies.  They call him Rocko and they have this to say: “Well Rocko is the sweetest … 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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