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STREET DOGS
of Society’s Hidden People
A book of the homeless
and the animals they love.
by
Alan Wlasuk
Alan Wlasuk
Aug 16, 20182 min read
Angels Amongst Us
I spent this past Tuesday with Constance Swackhammer of Faithful Forgotten Best Friends - an amazing organization that provides...
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Alan Wlasuk
Aug 12, 20182 min read
The Joy Of Giving
I’ve had the chance to spend the last few years with some of the most dedicated and loving animal volunteers and shelter/rescue staff...
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Alan Wlasuk
Aug 12, 20181 min read
Karen
Little Karen, a recent addition to our shelter, chose to spend her outside time under the platform in the front run. She never did pose...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jul 31, 20182 min read
How Did He Get Here
Churro is a young (less than a year old), male English Mastiff that recently arrived at Humane Society for Hamilton County (Indiana) as a...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jul 13, 20182 min read
Take Them All Home
One of the phrases that I often hear when I corner friends, relatives, and strangers who make the mistake and ask about the dog design on...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jul 7, 20181 min read
Breaking Bad
My travels with Angela of SOAR: Street Outreach Animal Response Initiative yesterday included a stop to treat five Pit-mix puppies. When...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jul 7, 20181 min read
Life's Challenges
Consider the impossible - traveling with your old blind, diabetic dog when you fall and end up in a hospital. The dog, your life’s...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jul 4, 20181 min read
Good People
This is my good friend and fellow Humane Society for Hamilton County (Indiana) dog walker, Nancy Roberts. Just seeing her coming around...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jun 29, 20181 min read
Just Happy
Sometimes 'happy' just happens. You're living your life and something pops up that just makes you smile and tell yourself life is good. I...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jun 26, 20182 min read
Accepting Our Nows
This was the weekend of the Indy Mega event - a gathering of many of our area’s shelters and rescues within the Indiana State Fair's huge...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jun 24, 20181 min read
A Few Candid Shots
I spent this past Tuesday with Faithful Forgotten Best Friends, an organization focused on improving the quality of life for the pets of...
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Alan Wlasuk
Jun 20, 20181 min read
One Grey Hair at a Time
This is Lady - a beautiful very senior dog at IndyHumane - I don't think she is available for adoption yet - but watch the web site. We...
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Alan Wlasuk
May 18, 20181 min read
Different Worlds
I've had the opportunity to spend time with Angela Hopson and SOAR: Street Outreach Animal Response Initiative, an organization that...
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Alan Wlasuk
May 6, 20181 min read
Kendall’s Birthday
Kendall turned 21 yesterday. He has Williams Syndrome, a developmental disorder, resulting in learning problems and unique personality...
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Alan Wlasuk
May 5, 20181 min read
Chopper's Last Story
Chopper died yesterday. He died surrounded by people that loved him, people that he trusted, people that knew him for the beautiful soul...
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Alan Wlasuk
Apr 29, 20182 min read
Life’s Decisions
I came across this little guy during my time taking pictures at Humane Society of Indianapolis' Mutt Strut yesterday (The Greatest...
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Alan Wlasuk
Apr 22, 20181 min read
Childhood Memories
Bruiser, a gentle 8-year old Pit Bull, was adopted today at Humane Society for Hamilton County (Indiana) by an adorable young girl and...
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Alan Wlasuk
Apr 17, 20181 min read
A Beautiful Bond
I found this man and his pup during my Columbus, Ohio visit with Faithful Forgotten Best Friends (https://ffbf-columbus.org/) last...
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Alan Wlasuk
Apr 8, 20181 min read
A Day of Good
I spent yesterday in Columbus, Ohio with Constance Swackhammer and her FFBF (Faithful Forgotten Best Friends) organization...
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Alan Wlasuk
Apr 3, 20181 min read
My Rest Home
I found Pixie at Humane Society of Indianapolis yesterday - when she wasn't begging for attention she was hiding under her bed. American...
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