This all-volunteer organization has many real estate professionals and others contributing in a variety of ways – from construction projects, to fostering/adopting, to using their social media skills to get the word out.  Since realtors are out in the neighborhoods, who better to be on the lookout for abandoned pets.

But as we have seen in the news today, dogs can lose their homes in other ways,  i.e. the Alaskan dog who led troopers through pitch black country roads to his burning house.  He was very determined to help save his house.

It’s a heartwarming story with a happy ending in that he will have a home to return to.  Dogs are as attached to their homes as we are, so when they lose them it’s devastating to them too.  Home means comfort, stability, a place to sleep, get a good meal, and of course love and companionship.     Having no sense of time, imagine how scary and confusing it is to be left in an empty house or turned over to complete strangers.  Luckily, Lost Our Home has a loyal group of trainers and foster parents to help ease this transition.

Kudos to the Arizona Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) for recently holding a raffle and raising several thousand dollars for this foundation.  It’s so simple and a great way to show support to their realtor base.

So here’s a Bowser Beer Bark Out to any company involved with home selling, building, furnishing, etc.   Raise some funds, get involved, or adopt a dog  . . . what a great cause to tie your name to.    Just think – you can actually provide a home for a deserving individual without dealing with short sales, mortgage modifications, or loan sharks.  And dogs don’t care what your credit score is!

A little doggie whispered in my ear that Oprah is considering adopting another dog.    All the Busy Dogs are wagging with excitement over the news.  They are also concerned about the plight of so many good dogs in need of a home.   We all hope that Oprah chooses her next canine companion, be it a puppy or a more mature dog, from a deserving shelter.  She has featured puppy mills and rescue organizations on her show many times and this would give much needed attention to the thousands of dogs who are waiting to be loved.

Oprah, please don’t just go back to PAWS in Chicago and find another Sadie. . . showcase stories of how seemingly hopeless dogs have been rehabilitated and bond successfully with their new families.  Talk about all the great mixed breeds that are just as smart and wonderful as the pure breeds, and are waiting for a chance to have a home.  Use your great power to convince people to consider adopting a dog from a reputable shelter so that the no-kill shelters don’t have to turn any away.

With the crisis in Haiti and the housing crisis in our own country, there is a HUGE need for people to not only to open their wallets, but their hearts as well, to the plight of so many dogs in need.

We applaud Oprah for all of her past efforts in bringing attention to pet adoptions and support of shelters.

Oprah, here’s a suggestion….. adopt a rescue dog… name it TomCruise (you can call it Cruiser for short)….and then let it jump on your couch till its heart’s content!

Does anyone have any other suggestions?