by Jacque Petrone | Oct 12, 2018 | Blog
When most people think of family and estate planning, their thoughts immediately turn to their loved ones: children, spouses, siblings and parents. But what about our four-legged loved ones? Those beautiful souls who bring so much light, love and joy into our lives.... by Jacque Petrone | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog
Volunteers. The unsung heroes of the non-profit world. They come in before the sun rises, stay long after the sun sets and dedicate their leisure time working for HALO. (Leisure time working? That’s an oxymoron, right?) They put their own personal needs and... by Jacque Petrone | Jul 8, 2018 | Blog
“$200?! Are you kidding me???” If you have ever been fortunate enough to work for or volunteer at an animal rescue shelter, you most likely have heard these words in one form or fashion. Most often they are uttered in a shrill and unbelieving voice... by Jacque Petrone | Jun 21, 2018 | Blog
Prepping for hurricanes. Ugh. But this is the price we must pay to live in this beautiful paradise we call home. Some of us (ahem…me) wait until the very last moment to buy the necessary supplies for survival. (I’m not getting out of bed until it’s a Cat 3.) All... by Jacque Petrone | Jun 6, 2018 | Blog
No-kill rescue is often difficult, sometimes heartbreaking and always rewarding but one aspect of it is rarely discussed, publicized or even understood: lifers. The forgotten ones. Forgotten by nature, society and most times, the very humans that made them the way...