Here in Turkey the dogs are generally vaccinated and spayed/neutered but they mostly go unloved and seem very sad, which makes me sad. Congratulations on the great work you're going to be doing.
We really struggled with the situation for dogs in Turkey. On one hand, there are the public health programs, as you've noted. But on the other, dogs will always do better in a home or a stable situation with proper care, not just roaming the streets their entire lives. Anyway, I'm happy to finally be making a small contribution to an organisation focused on this issue.
So happy for you that you’ll be joining the team at sos. I checked out the web site and it seems like a wonderful organization.
I will be taking a 6 month leave of absence from my job to go to Ecuador to work with 2 great organizations doing the same work in Cuenca and cotacachi. Saw your wonderful video of your visit to Cuenca.
Best of luck with your new adventure and thank you for all of the work that you’re doing on behalf of pets in need.
It’s wonderful to hear that you’re heading off to Ecuador to help out. Dogs have a really tough time in that country and, in fact, it was in a beach town in Ecuador where I first had my epiphany about helping dogs in need. Keep us posted on your adventures there — we’d love to know what your experience is like.
I love to see your updates about how your lives are evolving. I learn a lot from you both on multiple levels.
This fantasy of being a world traveler is still just around the corner in my mind. Fortunately, I have made travel a priority and have been many places over the last few decades. I’ve only dreamed of being a full time traveler.
My point is, you’re the people that went for it instead of just thinking about it. You made your adventure happen! You’ve gone full circle and interested to see how you find having a home base vs. being full time travelers. I’ve always been a home base traveler with a steady job and limited vacation time though have always dreamed of being a full time traveler. It’s fun to follow your adventures! Machu Picchu is a tourist destination, isn’t it? I loved my time in Peru, but couldn’t catch my breath — ever 😄
I'm glad we can continue to provide a little inspiration and food for thought! It's great that you've been able to fit in so much travel all these years. Full-time travel is a huge lifestyle change and doesn't work for everyone but we personally found it to be a very rewarding chapter.
Here in Turkey the dogs are generally vaccinated and spayed/neutered but they mostly go unloved and seem very sad, which makes me sad. Congratulations on the great work you're going to be doing.
We really struggled with the situation for dogs in Turkey. On one hand, there are the public health programs, as you've noted. But on the other, dogs will always do better in a home or a stable situation with proper care, not just roaming the streets their entire lives. Anyway, I'm happy to finally be making a small contribution to an organisation focused on this issue.
Stephanie,
So happy for you that you’ll be joining the team at sos. I checked out the web site and it seems like a wonderful organization.
I will be taking a 6 month leave of absence from my job to go to Ecuador to work with 2 great organizations doing the same work in Cuenca and cotacachi. Saw your wonderful video of your visit to Cuenca.
Best of luck with your new adventure and thank you for all of the work that you’re doing on behalf of pets in need.
Jan
It’s wonderful to hear that you’re heading off to Ecuador to help out. Dogs have a really tough time in that country and, in fact, it was in a beach town in Ecuador where I first had my epiphany about helping dogs in need. Keep us posted on your adventures there — we’d love to know what your experience is like.
Agree…stay tuned.
Jan
I love to see your updates about how your lives are evolving. I learn a lot from you both on multiple levels.
This fantasy of being a world traveler is still just around the corner in my mind. Fortunately, I have made travel a priority and have been many places over the last few decades. I’ve only dreamed of being a full time traveler.
My point is, you’re the people that went for it instead of just thinking about it. You made your adventure happen! You’ve gone full circle and interested to see how you find having a home base vs. being full time travelers. I’ve always been a home base traveler with a steady job and limited vacation time though have always dreamed of being a full time traveler. It’s fun to follow your adventures! Machu Picchu is a tourist destination, isn’t it? I loved my time in Peru, but couldn’t catch my breath — ever 😄
I'm glad we can continue to provide a little inspiration and food for thought! It's great that you've been able to fit in so much travel all these years. Full-time travel is a huge lifestyle change and doesn't work for everyone but we personally found it to be a very rewarding chapter.