Moving Into Shep’s Place
We’re here! We finally completed the purchase of the property for Shep’s Place, and Ann and I and the dogs have moved into the house next door. Now begins the …
Help Make #GivingTuesday a Milestone for Shep’s Place
Hey, Sheppers! This Tuesday, Nov. 28, we have a special opportunity to raise funds for the renovation of Shep’s Place. Starting at 7:00 AM Central, the Gates Foundation has agreed …
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Shep Just Got Real
It’s been months, but at last, news worth posting: We have reached an agreement to buy property for Shep’s Place! The deal is contingent on us selling our current house, …
Status Report 9-10-17
Sorry I haven’t posted much lately. In part that’s because school has started, and for some reason they require me to be there 40 hours a week. The main reason, …
Shep’s Place Strategic Plan, Version 1.0
Shep’s Place Strategic Plan, Version 1.0 Approved by the Board, 8/21/17 Overview The end goal for Shep’s Place is to have a permanent, free-standing facility, backed by a robust group …
Go or No-Go?
I returned from SDS with a wealth of information about how to run a Sanctuary. The underlying purpose of the trip, however, was to answer two basic questions: Is a …
Lessons from SDS, Part 5: Making Connections — The Importance of Outreach
This is the fifth in a series of posts about what I learned while visiting the Senior Dog Sanctuary (SDS) in Severn, MD, and how it applies to Shep’s Place. …
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Lessons from SDS, Part 4: Crossing the Bridge – Handling the End of Life with Respect
Note: This is the fourth in a series of posts about what I learned while visiting the Senior Dog Sanctuary (SDS) in Severn, MD, and how it applies to Shep’s …
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Lessons from SDS, Part 3: The Care of Old Dogs
Running a Sanctuary like SDS involves all sorts of tasks. Scheduling, personnel, maintenance, fundraising, public outreach… the list goes on. But what is a Sanctuary really for? Why does it …
Lessons from SDS, Part 2: Dog People – Staff and Volunteers
This is the second in a series of posts about my visit to the Senior Dog Sanctuary (SDS) in Severn, MD. When you think of a baseball team, you don’t …
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