The greatest dog that ever lived recently passed over the Rainbow Bridge, and although I couldn’t stop that, I thought I’d see what I could do for some very fine pooches still here. There are a bunch that need you. Here in Ames we have a Cadillac animal shelter courtesy of endless tax dollars. So I found two needy shelters in Des Moines and found out what they needed. Furry Friends has a shelter at 1723 Grand, 50309. They are like the Bethel Mission of the animal world. They need food, money and volunteers! The kitties can socialize with each other, but those doggies need walked and loved!
Another great place is Animal Lifeline of Iowa. They are at 4521 S.E. 14th Street, 50320. They are a special needs, no-kill shelter. I have mixed feelings about devoting all those resources for a small group of results, but you can’t argue they aren’t trying to save the neediest cats and dogs out there. The numbers that need us are so great… They have been around for decades and are more organized. They have an office staff that can acclimate you to their wish list (and give you one). Animal Lifeline Amazon Wishlist
For dogs (and cats too I imagine), some of the really good quality dry foods are Taste of the Wild (high prairie formula), Wellness Complete and Wellness Core, and Solid Gold (Sun Dancer and Barking at the Moon). Those are not the only brands of course, but they are 3 that consistently show up on “Best 10” dry dog food lists. Dog foods have come a long way in the past 10 years and are so vital to energy, coat, nails, mood and brain function. And of those 3, Wellness and Taste of the Wild seem to be duking it out for 1-2. I plan to check back with the shelters and see if the dogs have a taste preference.
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