| One Good Turn Deserves Another Karma Dogs was started in the fall of 2006 when three friends came together and wanted to spread the love of two special dogs. Dirk is a 1 and a half year old hound mix who was surrendered to an animal rescue worker in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. He made his way to Maryland, where he was quickly adopted by Andrew and Kelly. He was a shy, but friendly pup, who was not quite sure what was happening. After a few months of settling in, he blossomed into a wonderful, sweet, gentle dog who loves people and other animals. He has an uncanny way of tuning into someone and lending unspoken support to anyone who needs it. Check out Dirk's Diary of Becoming a Karma Dog here: Shamrock was adopted in 2001 as a puppy from a local animal rescue. She is a lab mix with understanding eyes and the patience of a Saint. Sham still bears some visible scars from a past life, but she lives in the now. Shamrock is very obedient and can tolerate even the loudest dog, most annoying puppy or playful child. After observing her with 3 very young and playful rescue pups, it is clear her name should be St. Shamrock. Tasha was adopted a year ago from Pet Rescue of Maryland. Tasha had been treated terribly by humans she met in the past, but has moved on and forgotten those people who were not kind. Tasha is truly a beautiful, sweet dog with a wise soul. We think being a Karma Dog helps Tasha as much as she will help Karma Dogs. And that is what it is all about, isn't it? For more about Karma Dog's first big success, check read more about Tasha and her story, go here. For more about therapy dogs, go here. Kelly Gould is a television commercial producer who has always loved animals, especially dogs. After rescuing three dogs and being a full time volunteer for Pet Rescue of Maryland, she realized that some dogs were special and could make valuable contributions that would have life-changing affects on others. Kelly has currently helped more than 200 dogs and cats find forever homes, including many difficult dogs who would have otherwise been euthanized. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in Radio/Television/Film and Sociology. Bridget Trafton currently works for the Abilities Network and has worked in special education for the last eleven years. Bridget graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Behavioral Science and has a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education from Goucher. She is a Certified Instructor for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and will graduate from Towson State University in May with an M.S. in Counseling Psychology. Andrew Gould is a copywriter for an advertising agency. He also teaches Hebrew School and runs an "Post B'nai Mitzvah" Program for children over the age of 13. Andrew has also taught a Chavurah program and started a chapter of the "Magic Me" program at the University of Pennsylvania. |
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