Dallas Shenanigans

Happy Thursday folks! I am off to Dallas today wahooo! I've never been and can't wait to check out a new city. I'm headed there in a few hours with the Founder of Last Hope K9 Rescue to hang out with some fam and check out some shelters! Hopefully we'll be bringing back a few pups :) 

So obviously I post a ridiculous amount of dog stuff... andddd it's taken over my life! I am really curious to know why more people don't foster?? Fostering is the backbone of our organization and if people don't step up to foster then my little baby munchkins get put to sleep in AR for overcrowding. Instead of posting sad pics of dogs, I like to show the happy ones, the ones we save. We can only do that with YOU though! We have a huge amount of fosters in AR but we need wayyyyy more in MA/NH/CT/RI. I've fostered 7 times, and am now unfortunately in a living situation where I can't foster, but will in a heartbeat as soon as this changes. IF you've ever considered fostering, or maybe never even heard of fostering, please send me a message with your questions, comments or concerns and hopefully I can answer them and get you on board with Last Hope K9 Rescue! Or feel free to email our amazing Foster team directly at foster@lasthopek9.org.

Everyone has the chance to save a life and do something amazing. Why not start today? I promise a million times over, it will be worth it.

xox always-Linds

Lady Liberty: My Freedom from Trash to Treasure

WHAT A DAY!!! WOW! Last Hope K9 Rescue just saved a dog from Brooklyn this morning who was chained and locked to a fire hydrant and left to die. An amazing NYC worker, Vinny Cama stayed by Liberty's side for four hours until help arrived. The animal rescue I work with was able to save this sweet girl and I couldn't be more proud to work with them!

Tomorrow morning I am lucky enough to be able to drive to NYC with our Founder, Rachele Huelsman to give Liberty her FREEDOM RIDE! This amazing little nugget already has an application in for her adoption which warms my heart. I'll be posting LOTS of pictures here and on Liberty's FB page tomorrow!

To read about her story in the NY Examiner click here: http://www.examiner.com/article/liberty-emaciated-dog-left-chained-to-a-fire-hydrant-is-now-safe-thanks-to-net

To get updates on Liberty and her new adventures, follow her on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/LadyLibertyMyFreedomeFromTrashToTreasure

xox always- Linds

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all my lovely and amazing family and friends! I have to include all my doggie Foster Mommas and FURever Moms out there as well! My family is headed up to Newburyport today for Brunch and I'm hoping the weather gets a bit nicer out.

So this month has brought on some major life changes which I am SUPER excited about. I am no longer at my job WAHOO!!! I've decided to pursue a life of strictly dogs all the time. I just got hired at Durty Harry's as a part-time Doggie Walker and I'm in the process of enrolling in school to be a Vet Tech!

Everything with Last Hope K9 Rescue is going amazingly well. We even made it onto CBS's Pet Parade Segment this morning! Check it out :) Our next Adoption Event is Sunday, May 19th from 12:30-4:00pm at Destination Dog in Franklin MA!! We'll have a ton of pawsome dogs to meet and adopt! Please email Adoptions@lasthopek9.org to get pre-approved. I promise I'll respond within 24 hours of your email :)


xox always- Linds

Rescue Roast Coffee!

Happy Wednesday! I've been busy with all my rescue work and I just have to share our newest project!!! What's better than coffee? Coffee that benefits Last Hope K9 Rescue!!!!!! Check out this awesome Rescue Roast ♥ YUMMMMM The more you buy, the more you save :)

http://www.raisemoneyforpets.com/lahok9re.html

xox always-Linds

Last Hope K9 Rescue... On the Road Again!

Happy Tuesday! Although its mid March... Boston weather is unpredictable hence a random snow storm today.I am SO ready for warm weather.. fortunately I'll be able to see some sunshine NEXT week!!!! Where am I going you ask.... Just read below :)

The Animal Rescue I work for, Last Hope K9 Rescue is hitting the road for Arkansas to help at the shelters we get our dogs from later this month. We have set a lofty goal to vaccinate every dog that walks through the doors of Benton Animal Control for the next 6 months. Please consider making your most generous gift to help us vaccinate shelter dogs! Every single dollar counts :) Please donate here if you can, and help spread the word as well <3

To donate: http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/Vaccination-Fundraiser-to-Help-Shelter-Dogs/48447

I am lucky enough to be going on my second trip to Arkansas to help out and I can't wait!

xox always- Linds

Daylight

Happy Wednesday Lovelies!

As if I needed one more reason to LOVE Adam Levine even more?!  If you're looking for an inspirational tidbit today then look no further than Maroon 5's newest video, Daylight. I think it's utterly amazing, moving and beautiful! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!


xox always-Linds

Video of Last Hope K9 Rescue Roadtrip to Arkansas!

Happy Friday!! And Happy Weekend :)

I made a video from my trip down to Arkansas with Last Hope K9 Rescue- hope you enjoy!!



xox always-Linds

Currently Listening to Tuesday!

Morning Lovelies!

It's time to be a little nostalgic :) I LOVE Jack Johnson more than anything and he is SO amazing live it's just about ridiculous.My all-time favorite song is Breakdown off the album In Between Dreams released in 2005. His music is just so effortless and always relaxes me which is why I thought I'd share on this gloomy day in Boston!

Hope you enjoy as much as I do!! Lyrics and live video are below!

"Breakdown"

I hope this old train breaks down
Then I could take a walk around
And, see what there is to see
And time is just a melody
All the people in the street
Walk as fast as their feet can take them
I just roll through town
And though my windows got a view
The frame I'm looking through
Seems to have no concern for now
So for now

I need this
Old train to breakdown
Oh please just
Let me please breakdown

This engine screams out loud
Centipede gonna crawl westbound
So I don't even make a sound
Cause it's gonna sting me when I leave this town
All the people in the street
That I'll never get to meet
If these tracks don't bend somehow
And I got no time
That I got to get to
Where I don't need to be
So I

I need this
Old train to breakdown
Oh please just
Let me please breakdown
I need this
Old train to breakdown
Oh please just
Let me please breakdown
I wanna break on down
But I can’t stop now
Let me break on down

But you can’t stop nothing
If you got no control
Of the thoughts in your mind
That you kept in, you know
You don't know nothing
But you don't need to know
The wisdoms in the trees
Not the glass windows
You can’t stop wishing
If you don't let go
But things that you find
And you lose, and you know
You keep on rolling
Put the moment on hold
The frames too bright
So put the blinds down low

I need this
Old train to breakdown
Oh please just
Let me please breakdown
I need this
Old train to breakdown
Oh please just
Let me please breakdown
I wanna break on down
But I can’t stop now

xox always- Linds

We're All A Little Crazy...

How is it Monday again? So sorry I haven't blogged in... a longgg...longggg time. My life has been chaotic to say the least, especially with all the doggie rescue which has been amazing!

Today is just one of those days. It's Monday after a long and rocky weekend. Like many, sometimes I feel crazy and whenever I feel this way I always go onto Tyler Knott's website (http://tylerknott.com/) for a little inspiration. This of course totally hit home with me <3

xox always- Linds

Laughter is Contagious

Good morning lovelies!

If you need a mid week pick me up then, I definitely have the commercial to make you laugh. I was watching tv the other night and the new VW commercial came on and I couldn't stop cracking up. What can I say, laughter is contagious. Just try not to smile or laugh when you watch it!!!!

xox always- Linds

Meet Oz

Meet Oz. He is a handsome 8 year old Pit Bull that has had a very rough life.  He was found in Arkansas two weeks ago with severe lacerations to his neck. Oz's entire neck bloody and terribly infected. Last Hope K9 Rescue knew we had to do something immediately.  Due to the funds we were able to raise overnight for this poor boy, we pulled him from the shelter and got him right into see a veterinarian. His neck was cleaned and bandaged repeatedly, and while the process was painful, all Oz did is give the entire staff kisses over and over again. After this was done, he had a full vet exam, showing that he is Heartworm positive in addition to having the tick borne illness ehrlichiosis, hookworms and intestinal parasites.  He was started on the med Doxycycline which is the first step in Heartworm treatment in  addition; it will help get treat ehrlichiosis.

Five days after Oz’s thorough examination and treatment, the owner called the shelter to ask if his dog was there and when he could pick him up. Animal control called Last Hope K9 Rescue asked us if we would like to press criminal charges against this man for animal cruelty and animal neglect. We thought it over, and want what is best for Oz, so agreed to press charges. We were able to get all the Vet records from when this man had Oz and of course it wasn’t good news.  He tested positive in 2006 for Heartworm and again in 2009. Since 2009, Oz has not seen a vet. That is three years that Oz has not been treated for Heartworm, flea and tick, gotten his vaccinations, or any treatment overall.

Unfortunately for us, the situation got even worse when the family fostering Oz found out they knew the man we were pressing charges against. Oz’s foster parents are both lawyers and we knew this was a conflict of interest for Oz so we removed him from their care and placed him back with the Veterinarian who has been helping Oz so much. The court date was set for November but because the foster family are both lawyers, they were able to get a judge to move the court date up to this upcoming Monday. Now Last Hope K9 Rescue is scrambling to make ends meet as we have hired a great lawyer referred by Humane Society who will represent us. The fees are high and we are asking for everyone’s help.

If you can donate in ANY way, Last Hope K9 Rescue in addition to Oz will be FURever Grateful. All we want is for Oz to be happy and healthy and loved and to never go back to the horrible situation he was in before. Can you help?

If you can, please visit our chipin site and make a contribution if possible!http://lasthopek9rescue.chipin.com/fight-for-oz

xox always-Linds

Calling all Dog Lovers!

Hi lovelies!

I've gotten very involved with the organization  Last Hope K9 Rescue. They do SO much for all the dogs in need and I am so happy to be one of their Adoption Coordinators. 

I had to share one of the most inspiring Facebook posts I've received :) It melted my little heart!

"I just wanted to reach out and thank you for all you do for all of these precious, sweet dogs. I see your posts daily and your indomitable spirit, dedication, and passion to help save lives -- in any way possible -- renews my commitment to being a hero for dogs in need as well. Thank you for being you. Your selflessness is beautiful and contagious. Never stop fighting for them. They deserve a second chance at life, and I thank you on their behalf for giving them that chance. :)"

We have our third adoption event coming up on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 12:30-4:30pm at the Dog's Den in Pembroke, MA. It's a costume party for the doggies, so I think it will be a TON of fun! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

As always- we are looking for fosters, weekend/emergency fosters and transport help!!

xox always- Linds

ZARA Obsessed!!!

Morning and HAPPY FASHION FRIDAY!!

A few weeks ago when my sister was here I posted about my FABULOUS Leather gold studded jacket that I picked up at Zara. I've been obsessed with Zara for a few years now and have to share some of my favorite fall shoe picks!!

I personally think Zara has really great prices for the uniqueness they offer. Check out the pictures below taken directly from http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269191/Shoes

POP OF COLOR

Wedge Court Shoe: $99.90

Vamp Shoe with Heel Back and High Heel: $79.90

Combined High Heel Court Shoe: $89.90

BASIC BLACKS

Wide Heel Ankle Boot with Ankle Strap: $129.00

Fashion Wedge Boot: $199.00

High Heel Boot with Buckle: $89.90

Pointed Court Shoe with Straps: $99.90

EMBELLISHED

Studded Ankle Strap Sandal: $89.90

Studded Ankle Boot: $159.00

Studded Rose Gold Slipper: $169.00

xox always- Linds

Amazing Fall Fashion

Hello my lovely fashionistas!

It certainly feels like fall in Boston, luckily with the cooler weather, I can wear way more black and of course layers and fun fall coats! WOOHOO!!!

Every season I tend to go onto www.fashionising.com to take a look at all things trending! Of course this fall is no different.

Here are my FAVORITE fall trends for 2012! Leather Skirts, Structured Handbags and awesome Hats!

LEATHER SKIRTS!

STRUCTURED HANDBAGS!

AMAZING HATS!

Have a wonderful afternoon!!!
xox always- Linds

Fall Fashion at TJ Maxx

Hello my lovely fashionistas!

I spend a lot of my free time perusing different TJ Maxx and Marshalls locations to find the best deals :) I post all of them to Instagram but sadly I cannot afford to get all of them. I do buy as much as I can though haha!

This past weekend I was headed out to dinner so of course I took a small driving break at the TJ Maxx on RT 114 in Peabody. Below are my Fall Fashion finds woohoo!!

xox always-Linds

AMAZING weekend!

Happy Happy Monday!!

HAHA Monday's are usually a hard day, just getting back into the swing of things, but I am on a complete high from this weekend :) Although it flew by, and I didn't sleep much, this weekend.... just amazing!

Saturday was spend creating brochures and fliers for our adoption event on Sunday. Then I picked up my second foster babygirl Pam in Rhode Island Saturday night. Ahhh she is such a doll and a cuddlebug. I love it!!

Sunday. Well...  honestly I don't even know how to start. I've been volunteering with Last Hope K9 Rescue for a few months down, and it's been such a spectacular experience. It makes me feel like I'm changing the world- one dog at a time, but it makes me feel fulfilled and I can't really put it into words. My friend Marisa, a Foster Fail after 2 days (see pic below of Jam her new dog) came over to my apt on Sunday and we took her dog, and a foster dog she picked up for transport, and my foster Pam over to Fenway Bark and set up for the event.  I believe we had about 22-24 dogs there and guess what... 10 yes TEN of them got adopted!! My PammyPam was one of them!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot thank Fenway Bark for all their amazing support and allowing us to host the even there. The space is insane, it is literally a Doggie Heaven. There were a few highlights of my day. The first is getting to see my first foster babygirl Callie. Her adoptive family brought her by and I got a ton of kisses from her! The second highlight of my day was seeing an emaciated Boxer, Angel, being saved by an adoptive family. Melts my heart! The last highlight of course is my Pam getting adopted by a WONDERFUL family!!!! Below are some pics of the event!

As always, check out two of my favorite places, www.facebook.com/lasthopek9rescue and www.fenwaybarkonline.com

xox always-Linds

LAST HOPE K9 RESCUE ADOPTION EVENT!

Gooood morning lovelies!! I just wanted to take a quick moment to post about Last Hope K9 Rescue's Adoption Event taking place:

Sunday, September 23rd

2:00-6:00pm

Fenway Bark

Boston MA, 02210

More information can be found below. Additionally, please find information on our organization!! To view our EventBrite invitation and register (FREE) please click http://lasthopek9rescueadoptionevent-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Our mission at Last Hope K9 Rescue is to save every possible dog we can from being euthanized within

high-volume kill shelters throughout the United States

As the literal “last hope” of nearly every animal we serve, we work tirelessly to place each one within a stable, loving environment that can act as either their forever home, or the gateway to their forever home. We also strive to ensure that all of our adoptions and foster placements are the optimal fit for everyone involved, including our dogs. This leads to our second goal: enriching human lives through canine companionship. To us, you can’t have one without the other.

Our Founder, Rachele Huelsman, lost her best friend and beloved dog Titan a few months before starting Last Hope K9 Rescue. She has always been a dog lover, avid animal advocate, and an active volunteer in canine rescue.

After losing Titan she decided to honor his memory by saving dogs lives. Out of her love and dedication to her beloved friend, Last Hope K9 Rescue was born.

Most of the dogs we rescue come from New York, North Carolina, Arkansas and Georgia. Occasionally we get dogs from MA or surrounding New England states, but it's much less common. The main reason is because MA has spay/neuter laws. Canine overpopulation is significantly less problematic in this state. The states we rescue from DO NOT have spay/neuter laws. There are many more stray and unwanted dogs that need us to intervene to save them from being euthanized.

More information on Last Hope K9 Rescue can be found below:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LastHopeK9Rescue

Website: http://www.lasthopek9.com/

Helpful email addresses:

General Information: info@lasthopek9.com

Adoption Information: adoptions@lasthopek9.com

Fostering Information: foster@lasthopek9.com

Volunteer Information: volunteer@lasthopek9.com

More information on Fenway Bark can be found below:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fenwaybark

Website: http://fenwaybarkonline.com/index.html

Weekend Update :)

Happy Tuesday!!

The sister officially left last Friday :(


Onto Weekend fun! Friday night is GIRLS NIGHT WAHOOOO!!! My Friend Jess is in town visiting from Australia. It's been a year since I last saw her and I absolutely can't wait to give her a gigantic hug! Saturday, I'm getting our newest foster baby, Pamela (hopefully changing the name!) She's a skinny little lab mix who needs a lot of snuggles and kisses and yummy food. My friend Marisa is fostering a dog Tara (although she's most likely adopting her #fosterfail) We're going to have a playdate on Saturday and then Sunday Last Hope K9 Rescue has our second adoption event at Fenway Bark!!! I absolutely cannot wait.

My Foster Baby!!!

PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! :)

I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!

xox always- Linds

Jillian Jensen

Happy Thursday, and for me…. It’s my FRIDAY! Wahoo J The sis gets back from NYC so tonight I’m heading out with some of my fabulous friends for drinks and apps! Ahhh can’t wait J

Other fun news- my friend Marisa just got approved by Last Hope K9 Rescue to foster, and she’s taking home a little bundle of love this Saturday! I could not be more excited for her J

I don’t know if any of you watched The X Factor last night but I had a blast watching new judges, Demi Lovato and Britney Spears. AMAZING, so fun! It was an amazing show and I was having so much fun watching it, and then the 19 year old Jillian Jensen from Massachusetts came on…. I don’t think I have ever cried so much watching a contestant live out their dream. She was bullied all through middle school and high school and taunted by her own music and told she would never be anything. She has one of the most beautifully unique voices I’ve heard. I am OBSESSED with her, and the whole audition. Watch below for your viewing pleasure, oh- and grab a box of tissues, you’ll need it <3

xox always-Linds 

Weekend Recap and New Music!

Happy Tuesday!!

I’ve had such a lovely weekend with my sister J She flew into Boston from Cali Saturday morning and it’s been nonstop ever since hahah!

Saturday morning was spent saying goodbye to my foster dog Callie whose adoptive family picked her up from me at 10am. After some tears, my sister and I headed out to brunch and mimosas= yummy! From there we headed over to Tamo Salon to have my sister’s hair cut by the owner, Charbel. AMAZING. If you live in Boston you BETTER be going to him. He is a magician J Afterwards we headed over to Newbury Street of course to do some shopping wahooo! I got the most ridiculously amazing gold studded leather jacket at Zara.  

Saying Goodbye to my Callie Girl (mini horse)

Brunch at Barlow's!

Hair by Charbel Tamo @Tamo Salon and Papagayos Margaritas YUM!

Sunday was family day allll day long. Oh and some shopping was thrown in there of course ha! We spent some time visiting my Grandmother, Great Aunt and Aunt. While we were there we sipped on tea (per usual) caught up and then perused my Grandmother’s closet for some splendid finds. She gave my sister a gorgeous pair of unlined chocolate elbow length leather gloves and she gave me a vintage Gucci crossbody bag- AMAZING. LOVE LOVE LOVE. The rest of the afternoon/evening was spent enjoying dinner with my parents.

<3 my Family

I have Monday & Friday off from work this week which is so wonderful J Yesterday Lauren and I roamed around Cambridge and checked out some vintage stores. My sister got the most beautiful deep purple silk blouse and I got a knock off Mulberry bag J From there we met up with a few of my friends in the North End for the most amazing lunch at Neptunes. The oysters/wine/apps were SOOOO SOOO GOOD and then my friends paid the bill like a bunch of assholes ridiculously nice people who didn’t need to do that!!!!!

YUMMMMMMMMMMY

On to some Currently Listening to Tuesday!

You may remember this song from 2010, simply because the music video went viral overnight. The entire music video is created out of Jelly Beans! It took 288,000 Jelly Beans to make the video- INSANE! The artists name is Kina Grannis and the song is, “In Your Arms” I completely forgot about this song until I was watching the finale of The Real L Word and there she was singing the song. AHHH I love it so much and I’m so glad I started listening to her again. The video and lyrics are below so enjoy!!

Official Website: http://www.kinagrannis.com/?page=home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinagrannis

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kinagrannis

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kinagrannis

Background: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kina_Grannis

"In Your Arms"

Hush, now let's go quiet to the park
Where it first started
Cool night, us lying in the dark
I felt my heart
Was trying to find the place for you to stay
A place where I feel safe

[Chorus:]
Anything we have known, anything we've forgotten
In the rain, in the dark we'll lay
In your arms, in your arms I'll stay
Anything we have known, anything we've forgotten
In the rain, in the dark we'll lay
In your arms, in your arms I'll stay

Take my hand
Let's go into the trees
Behind the branches
Falling on our knees
I remember feeling like this part of us will never change

[Chorus]

Follow me
We both know the way
It's always been the same

[Chorus]

In your arms I'll stay [x4]

xox always-Linds