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Since "Operation Mutt Move," the working atmosphere seems to be filled with an air of calm. The dogs are given a structured routine each day, something dogs crave on which they thrive. At 1 oÕclock, when the workers take their mandatory one-hour lunch break, the dogs naturally fall into their Òquiet time.Ó
The shelter will soon be losing some key help from several national organizations and by the beginning of November, the shelterÕs managers, Susan Britt and Bobbi Allen, will be relying solely on staffing from The Animal Welfare Society and The Animal Refuge League. As the daily regimen is streamlined further, they anticipate fewer workers will be needed and expect 12-15 each day will suffice to keep things running smoothly and provide the dogs with what they need. The dogs seem far more animated than when they were at the Buxton site. Britt elaborates, ÒItÕs as if they finally feel safe enough now to really be themselves and weÕre seeing their individualities beginning to emerge.Ó However, many dogs are still exhibiting behaviors associated with a lack of socialization.
Currently both shelters continue to seek monetary donations to help with this ongoing crisis and they also request large dog toys and large stuffed animals.