Farewell :-(

This really isn't good-bye... But it is.

My partner and I have been volunteering for some time at the local shelter in Desert Hot Springs, CA. My partner has been dog training teaching the dogs basic obedience training. He's also a certified trainer and has been training the dogs to become CGC Dogs (Service Dogs). Secondly, we're also the marketing directors for the shelter.
Our facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/saveapet2

We've also started a Dog Training company providing the public with classes (Beginner all the way up to Therapy Dog Training.) (JW Dogs).

We are leading out of the industry. We will never close down our sites. We plan on updating them for a long period of time.

It's tough because we're evaluating happiness vs money (I guess one would say). Our membership sales are as high as they've always been and I'm certain will remain that way... Our passion is animals. It's very rewarding when you have a dog that knows nothing, not even how to sit. You start with that dog and you get it certified as a therapy dog. When the dog passes the AKC's test, receives it's medalion, ID Card, vests, etc... it's a reward. It's just unbelievable. I won't lie, I've cried before in happiness on how far the dogs have came.

We do have a passion in the porn industry, it's just the "spark" isn't there anymore.

For active affiliates, the sites are still being updated as they've always been. They will not close. We're always accepting new affiliates of course. The sites will remain even if it's 50 years.

Our time only allows the paysites to be updated and a bit of marketing especially with us working at our "mainstream jobs" plus the hour drive each way to where we work. By the time 5PM rolls around, we're exhausted. And we're doing this 6 days a week.
E-mails have been re-routed to our phones. They are answered. We have outsourced our support to a 3rd party company to make things easier.

I'll miss you guys. A lot of you are wonderful people.

Wow! I am an animal lover and have rescued countless dogs. When I lived in Maine as a kid I had many strays come in over the years and "crash" in the basement during a cold winter. While I was not an official trainer I have some good memories of seeing scared dogs learn to trust this kid going to school and wait for him to get home. Way cool what you are doing.

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Originally Posted by abostonboy

Wow! I am an animal lover and have rescued countless dogs. When I lived in Maine as a kid I had many strays come in over the years and "crash" in the basement during a cold winter. While I was not an official trainer I have some good memories of seeing scared dogs learn to trust this kid going to school and wait for him to get home. Way cool what you are doing.

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We love what we do.
I do have to be honest, working at the animal shelter really opens ones eyes. The public doesn't see what really goes on in the shelter.
It's VERY DIFFICULT to get volunteers... With the shelter(s) being non-profit they only have enough budget to keep a few employees...
The animals are fed (twice daily, good portions, I'm not concerned). The animals are kept outdoors in the shade. They have plenty of water. They have pools for them to splash around in at all times. Health wise, they are taken great care of.

The problem is that the gang there doesn't have the time to provide the animals with the emotional support that they need. The interactions with the dogs consist of maybe a total of 2 minutes a day. With over 30 dogs, it's hard. The kennel crews only have enough time to open up their kennel gate, put a bowl of food in, come back after all of the dogs are fed and clean up. The same time they clean up, they refill their pools, and hose down the ground (concrete) they are in.
As soon as that's done it's 3PM (they start at 8AM), they repeat all of this overwith.
Currently, we're raising funds to put in a misting system. With the shelter being in the heart of the desert and 100 degree weather, the misters will keep them cooler.

I have 4 dogs and a foster (we may end up keeping it - 4wk old puppy)... When I come home every day I cherish the animals because I feel so bad.

That's why we put in so many hours at the shelter. Many of the dogs aren't ready for homes yet because they've become "institutionalized." One I'm working with gets scared outside of her Kennel because she's not used to it. Once she's uncomfortable she snaps. She's came a long way in a month and in about another week she'll be ready for adoption.

When I started, I thought this is rediculous! But after a couple weeks went by, I understood. I see how it is.

When I see an animal going to it's furever home, I sometimes cry. Not because I'll miss the dog but because I'm happy it's having another chance at love and happiness.

It's a cool job, but it's also depressing. That's why we are there for hours at a time.

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Originally Posted by PFLJayden

We love what we do.
I do have to be honest, working at the animal shelter really opens ones eyes. The public doesn't see what really goes on in the shelter.
It's VERY DIFFICULT to get volunteers... With the shelter(s) being non-profit they only have enough budget to keep a few employees...
The animals are fed (twice daily, good portions, I'm not concerned). The animals are kept outdoors in the shade. They have plenty of water. They have pools for them to splash around in at all times. Health wise, they are taken great care of.

The problem is that the gang there doesn't have the time to provide the animals with the emotional support that they need. The interactions with the dogs consist of maybe a total of 2 minutes a day. With over 30 dogs, it's hard. The kennel crews only have enough time to open up their kennel gate, put a bowl of food in, come back after all of the dogs are fed and clean up. The same time they clean up, they refill their pools, and hose down the ground (concrete) they are in.
As soon as that's done it's 3PM (they start at 8AM), they repeat all of this overwith.
Currently, we're raising funds to put in a misting system. With the shelter being in the heart of the desert and 100 degree weather, the misters will keep them cooler.

I have 4 dogs and a foster (we may end up keeping it - 4wk old puppy)... When I come home every day I cherish the animals because I feel so bad.

That's why we put in so many hours at the shelter. Many of the dogs aren't ready for homes yet because they've become "institutionalized." One I'm working with gets scared outside of her Kennel because she's not used to it. Once she's uncomfortable she snaps. She's came a long way in a month and in about another week she'll be ready for adoption.

When I started, I thought this is rediculous! But after a couple weeks went by, I understood. I see how it is.

When I see an animal going to it's furever home, I sometimes cry. Not because I'll miss the dog but because I'm happy it's having another chance at love and happiness.

It's a cool job, but it's also depressing. That's why we are there for hours at a time.

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I really have to take my hat off to you. Don't really know you that well, but I think it speaks volumes of you (in a positive manner) to admit the "spark" isn't there for porn anymore, but your passion is animals. Thank god there are people like you and your partner that do this kind of work. It is greatly needed.

I wish you the best, and hope you stay "tuned" with us on this forum, which I am sure you will!

Bye Bye, again.

Since its not officially a goodbye, lets say we'll see ya around!

I think it's great that you want to spend more time on your real passions in life, and I wish you all the best ... but I doubt you'll wander too far away from GWW, cause we can be just as irresistible as a tail waggin' puppy!

Congratulations on what you're doing!

best wishes and continued success in your new venture! :)

- jim