2006 Press
The Rake, September 2006
In
an article titled Wild Kingdom: In the Foothills of Dog Heaven, writer
Nancy Weingartner describes Home for Life® as a place where
animals "live better than some of the so-called pampered pets of the
suburbs."
Clearly enamored with the sanctuary and its residents, Weingartner conveys HFL's mission with a mix of personal observations, individual animals' stories, and quotes from HFL executive director Lisa Laverdiere. Also featured is an illustration by Rachel Ann Lindsay of Goliath, HFL's resident tortoise, wearing his "homing device—a flag stuck in a funnel that’s been strapped on to his back with an ace bandage" (see right column). Read the article.
West Salem Coulee News, March 23, 2006
Home for Life® was profiled in this newspaper or West Salem, WI, along with the Coulee Region Humane Society. The article focused on HFL as an option for animals who would otherwise be euthanized. The article also profiled HFL canine resident Carlie and Astrid, a feral cat, who came to Home for Life® from the West Salem area. Read the article.
Lavender Magazine, February 3, 2006
Home
For Life®'s Angel Care Program
is featured in an article called "How Stella Got Her Groove Back at
Home For Life" in the February 3–16 edition of Lavender,
a publication catering to the Twin Cities' gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
community. The story deals with the uncertain future faced by pets like
brave Stella,
who lose their homes and cannot be resettled through traditional pet adoption
services.
Lavender is available at select nightclubs, book stores, theaters, coffee shops, restaurants, and retail outlets throughout the Twin Cities, and on the web at www.lavendermagazine.com.
Minnesota Law & Politics, February/March, 2006
The
February/March 2006 edition of Minnesota Law & Politics profiles
the animal-advocacy work of three attorneys, including Home for Life®
executive director Lisa Laverdiere.
The article, entitled "Animal Instincts," also recognizes the work of Barbara Gislason, Chair of the Animal Law Section of the MN Bar Association, and Lori Peterson, who operates Black Beauty, a traveling exhibit that provides education about animals and advocacy for animal rights.
Minnesota Law & Politics is available on news stands throughout the state.
Read the first page of the article (PDF).