by Judith Staponkus | Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
It had been months since we said good-bye to Charlie, when Greg and I finally decided to bring another dog home from the Shelter. Choosing one was a difficult decision because every dog deserves to be in a home, and we have grown to love every one of them after...
by Judith Staponkus | May 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Beautiful Marley waited for a very long time to find his forever home. On April 25, 2022, he finally was adopted when a couple took a chance on Marley, looking past his history and trusting our shelter staff and volunteers who have worked to help Marley become his...
by Judith Staponkus | Apr 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
When you have a friend who must leave you for their best new life, it is bittersweet. Meet Romeo, a dog I have walked at the Lakeland Animal Shelter for almost five years, including twice a day, seven days a week for over the last two years. We became close friends in...
by Judith Staponkus | Nov 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you belong to a book club? Whether your club is serious, social, or a combination of both, a book discussion is a whole lot easier if you can find questions to guide you. Here are some to try out for BUILD YOUR WINGS ON THE WAY DOWN. I hope you find them useful....
by Judith Staponkus | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our dog Charlie crossed the Rainbow Bridge two weeks ago. When he closed his eyes for that last time, I didn’t think I could bear the loss of my tough little best friend who followed me everywhere and needed me so much. I wished I could go back in time and relive...
