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Jessica Gore, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM Dog Positive Training & Consultation, Pupsitting & Reiki

17/06/2025

Post lunch smoosh fest

12/06/2025

1k words

04/06/2025

Every adoption that we do is special. But sometimes there is one that just sticks out in the hearts of our staff. This is the case for Waylon’s adoption. ❤️

After waiting 95 days for someone to notice just how special he was, Waylon hit the JACKPOT. When Marvy came with her son to “just look around,” we knew instantly they were amazing adopters. Her son asked so many great questions not only about Waylon’s personality, but how to help him safe and healthy with heartworm prevention and microchips. Our staff were truly blown away by this young man.

And if that does not give you an insight into how prepared this young man was to adopt a dog, he even dressed up for the adoption! Just look at that fancy outfit! When asked why he dressed up, he simply replied that it was a “special occasion.” 🥹

Now Waylon is living his BEST life. He not only is spoiled (he has racked up quite the Petco and Amazon haul of new stuff lol) but he never leaves his new best friend’s side. From sharing a bed at night to hanging out with his new duck friends (yes, you read that correctly), Waylon and his new family were meant to be! 🥰

* Check out Waylon and Cai’s new social media on Instagram and TikTok: @ waylonandcai *

01/06/2025

BRUV WUT

31/05/2025

"I'm just interested in people on the edges. I feel an affinity for people who haven't had the best breaks in society. What I want to do more than anything is acknowledge their existence."

Died on this day ten years ago: powerful and confrontational documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark (20 March 1940 – 25 May 2015), who captured the lives of societal outsiders (like homeless people, s*x workers, mental patients and carnival folk) with unflinching grit and compassion. Mark also occasionally photographed celebrities and public figures – like this impossibly fierce portrait of turbulent soul diva Etta James (1938 – 2012).

28/05/2025

We are a group of Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Doctorate level Animal Behaviorists dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through an understanding of animal behavior. Join us and discover how insight into animal behavior can strengthen the human animal bond and enhance....

22/05/2025

This is the intake line outside CACC and it's like this every single day. 📸

In just the first 20 days of May, we’ve averaged 56 animals coming into the shelter per day, a jump from April’s 54 per day. That may not sound huge, but at this volume, every increase stretches our already limited resources to the brink. 💔

Many of the pets in this line are arriving as strays. But many are also being surrendered by their owners... people who likely love their pets, but may not know what else to do.

🙏 If you’re thinking about surrendering your pet, please understand:

➡️ You know your pet better than anyone.
➡️ You are their best advocate.
➡️ Rehoming directly gives your pet the best chance at landing in the right home.

When a pet is brought to the shelter, they become one of hundreds. In a noisy, unfamiliar environment, even the best pets can shut down, making it harder for them to stand out. 🐾

By rehoming your pet directly, you can share their likes, needs, routines, and quirks. These are things that can make a family fall in love. ❤️ That’s information we just don’t always receive.

CACC should be a last resort, reserved for animals truly in crisis.

And we want you to know, you don’t have to make that decision alone. PAWS Chicago is also onsite at CACC five days a week during intake hours to help with diversion support. Talk to us first. Learn what resources are out there. Let’s explore other options before you get in line with your family member.

We are here to help you succeed, not separate you from your best friend.

13/05/2025

Thank you to the science-based dog training and professional community for your tireless advocacy against harm and outdated perspectives.

08/05/2025

Scientists in Science Advances have discovered a genetic footprint that helps explain herding dogs’ mental acuity and keen social skills. https://scim.ag/3EOqGRI

06/05/2025

Leeloo wanted to show everyone how good her nose looks today - I think we can all agree

In order from perf -> perfecTION

04/05/2025

That’s it - that’s the post

02/02/2025

Today’s dog walk ground score is a cool, vintage cookbook!
Grateful for this jacket in case it was peed on before I got to it 🤗

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