For years, I have been perplexed by the fact that some rescue organizations attend dog auctions to purchase puppy mill dogs under the guise

Beware of disaster profiteers Today marks the 11 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina striking New Orleans. And, as I type this, another flood of epic proportion has left people and animals in Louisiana in desperate need. While some things have changed in the animal welfare system, one thing remains the same: Not all of the "rescuers" should be trusted. Profiteering During other Disasters The first time I learned about disaster profiteering was actually in another disaster s

On the eve of the eleven-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, I have been thinking about a Katrina survivor and his family, who forever changed my view of animal rescue. It is an especially important story to remember, given that many parts of Louisiana are currently under water from another epic flood. Goldie is the golden-colored Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix pictured above. He came to live with us as the result of a surprisingly large rescue effort I was leading in the wake o