Solving 'Petlessness,' One Adorable Pooch at a Time

Editor's note: Local photographer "Candice Z" decided to help take on "petlessness" by teaming with . Her latest blog on petlessness, which she offered to share with Collingswood Patch, is below. To read the full entry and see her pictures of adoptable pets, visit candicez.com/blog.

There's been a lot of dogs on the Candice Z blog lately... dog lovers, here's another one for us.

Love unconditionally, always there, the one that lets you know you've got mail, and the one in the house with the most excitement that you're back at home base. It's our little (or big) babes. They say the sheer fact of petting a dog will lead to a longer human life. That's gotta say best friend all over it.

Our girl is going to be 9 years old this May and we've been so blessed to have this amazing creature living in our presence for the past 8 years. She is the sweetest most lovable thing and brings such a happiness to our home and life.

Solve petlessness. ... Almost Home Animal Shelter in Pennsaukan, NJ has everything from big to small, young to old, shy and cuddly to playful and energetic.