Friday, November 14, 2014

Welcome to Riley and his Family

My name is Chelsea, and I live in small-town Iowa with my husband Jared and our dog Riley.  I blog over at Second Chances about animal rescue and all things dog.  When I'm not blogging, I work in rescue as well as a doggie hotel called Bark Break Hotel.  
Riley is an 8-year-old Pekingese/Poodle mix who loves belly rubs and nice, long naps.  We adopted Riley two years ago from the Humane Society of North Iowa.  His owner had passed away, so he lay shaking in the back of a cage in the shelter.  My husband fell in love with him immediately, and we took him home a few days later.  Since then, Riley has basically become the love of our life - he is a couch potato and loves to snuggle.  He also has an intense fear of the ice maker and a fierce love of squeaky toys.
I decided to start writing Second Chances after volunteering and working at an animal shelter.  I fell in love with rescue, and I wanted to show the world how important it is to adopt and volunteer.  I use the blog primarily to share animals in need and promote different shelters, but Riley definitely makes frequent appearances  - usually wearing an adorable sweater or bow tie. :)  I have had so much fun blogging so far, and I've really enjoyed meeting so many wonderfully kind people.  The pet blogging community really is amazing - so supportive and welcoming!

In addition to working at the Bark Break Hotel, I also am a substitute paraprofessional in special needs classrooms, and I am on the board of directors for an up-and-coming Iowa rescue called Wags to Riches.  Not to toot my own horn (okay, a little), but Riley and I recently had a short article published in the October issue of Dog Fancy magazine!  Just one of the many good things that have happened to us since adopting Riley.  He truly has changed our lives in the best way possible :)  We're so excited to be featured on the Blogville Welcome Wagon and look forward to "meeting" everyone soon!
Welcome Riley!! We're glad that you are in Blogville.
Head on over to Second Chances and Bark at Riley!!

17 comments:

  1. Welcome to Blogville Riley. We all hope to learn more about You on your moms blog.

    Diana

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  2. WELCOME to Blogville Riley.... Blogville is THE Place to be.... we do all SORTS of really FUN stuffs and you are invited to join in.

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  3. Welcome, welcome, welcome! It's so nice to meet new furends. We hope to see you around real soon. We are so thankful that your Dad fell in love with you and brought you home.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  4. Hey welcome welcome and guess what we live in southeastern iowa and are three rescued pugs....stella rose, Margaret mae and angus mcconnell

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  5. Hari OM
    WELCOME Riley and Co... adoption is much needed and so glad you found your furever home Riley! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  6. Crikey ... It's sure good to meet you ... I can't wait to hear all about you and your family. Welcome!

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  7. Great to meet you all. So many dogs must be better off for all your wonderful rescue work.
    Cheers,
    Gail and Bertie.

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  8. Hi Riley!!! pleased to meet you, welcome to blogville!

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  9. OK, we'll head on over! Maybe we can chat over some Oreo cookies and a cold glass of milk!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  10. Great to meet you Riley little fluff ball. Luvs Freya Rose Blossom, X

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  11. Sounds like a great little chap with wonderful peeps. We'll head over and say Welcome.

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  12. Welcome Riley. We think its pawsome you wear bow ties and sweaters.

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  13. Welcome to Blogville Riley!! We can't wait to get to know you better!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  14. Hello and welcome! You'll love Blogville and all the residents - a wonderful community! So happy you're part of it!

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  15. Hiya Riley, big welcomes from me
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  16. Welcome to Blogville Riley, you're gonna LOVE it here!
    Wally & Sammy

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  17. Welcome Mom and Dad and Riley to Blogville! Frisbee Bradley here. I'm a 5 year old Westie girl ands I lives wiffs Mom, Dad, sissy Pickie and Mr. Kitty in Fort Bragg, CA. I thinks yu will luvs it here, I do! Sorry tu be late in welcomen yu guys! Take care! Yur fwriend Frisbee...or Goobie for short!

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