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April 2024

Hello Friends.

I’ve been chomping at the bit to introduce this exciting series to you and this month I finally get to do it! It’s called ‘Conservation Dogs’ and celebrates all the amazing people and their tireless working dogs throughout the world who have devoted a large chunk (if not all) of their lives to conservation — to making the planet a better place now and for future generations long after you and I are gone.  Their focus on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, protecting biological diversity, and enhancing ecosystems is, perhaps, one of the most important movements of our lifetime.  These conservationists make an impact on the world and we’re better for it — whether it’s in our own backyards or somewhere faraway on the other side of the globe.

Vital to many of these conservation projects are working dogs — dogs of different breeds for different jobs who give their everything in the field.  Conservation Dogs explores these different conservation efforts in various locations throughout the world and showcases the humans and dogs who make it happen.  Each issue will showcase a single organization, a specific project, or an individual ‘dog/handler team’.  They work so hard and they give so much — I feel they deserve the spotlight, even if just for a moment.

In some instances, the monthly newsletter may be considered a prequel to the main stories.  These will most certainly be interesting and “stand alone” pieces with their own merit, but they will also contain pertinent information that I think is essential to the upcoming newsletters.  For example, dedicating a prequel to a specific breed or type of dog will help you understand the unique traits and capabilities that allow them to excel at their job.

In other instances, a visual sequel will follow the main story — cool videos or a collection of stunning photos.

I plan to publish this as ongoing series versus back-to-back newsletters — otherwise I’d be writing exclusively on Conservation Dogs (which isn’t a bad thing).  There will always be links to previously published newsletters in this series so that you can easily find it.  If this series really takes off, I may even create a link in the navigation bar of the website.

If you’re inclined to get involved there are many ways to do so.  Volunteering. Donating.  Hands-on work.  Or simply sharing this newsletter to spread the good word to others. Who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to become a handler/trainer or know someone who does.

Here’s to the movers and shakers of the world.

xo ~ Suzanne