One Love For A Peaceful Existence

Photo by Sunshine

I have friends and family members who have come out over the years and I love each and every single one of them no differently than I love someone who is straight.  Sexual orientation and preference, matters not to me.  What does matter is that people, regardless of being gay, lesbian, transgender, or whatever other preference they choose or don't choose (so long as it is mutually consensual), are respected, admired and treated with fairness and equality.  We all have the same basic human needs in life - love, affection, friends, family, food, water, clothes, a roof over our heads, etc. that make us whole and complete.  We share those common denominators.  It doesn't bode well for a peaceful existence if people are compelled to point fingers, call someone names, be a bully, and deny human rights.  Life is tough enough.  There's enough turmoil in this world without imposing individual differences upon others.  I support you - all of you - whoever you are!

Please show your support by visiting and commenting on Director, Rob Schmidt and Slippery Rock Pictures   latest project, Worst Thing About Coming Out.

Time Traveller



Lately, time has been well spent writing a couple of screenplays and  a children's book, all while on a tireless quest to find a wonderful new home for Jasmine (see post below). Last winter’s settlement was established in Idaho with no access to Internet except during the occasional jaunts to a library or a café.  This translates into an opportunistic time to write a ton, but no time to update blogs!  With that said, several months may have passed by, but none have been passed over.  Days and months have been packed-full, overflowing with ideas as well as an onslaught of chores, goals, and a multitude of agendas; the ever-growing and shrinking list everyone endures with no end in sight until one’s time on earth has been concluded.  Once life on the moon or a new planet is established however, all deals are off and the sentiment should be replaced with 'death as we now know it.' The constant gripe by most is, there are not enough hours in a day to accomplish all that one sets out to achieve, and as one gets older, a day quickly gains momentum and soon, another year has flown by.  Alas, without extending an excuse for inactivity in cyberspace, please accept the sincerest apologies for disappearing for far too long and in the ‘blink of an eye.’  Residency has since been reestablished on the east coast with full access to the Internet and services.

Copyright © 2012 Alyssa Polacsek & Latté News
Photo by Monceau

Operation: Rescue Jasmine

Jasmine is one of 14 dogs and 44 cats rescued from a rescue shelter in Driggs, Idaho forced to close due to mismanagement and poor operations that threatened the welfare of several animals. In the midst of a behind the scenes political scandal, Jasmine, a 2 1/2 year old female pit-mix, became a scapegoat for the shelter’s myriad issues.

In May, a vet tech came to the shelter under instructions to euthanize Jasmine. When asked who authorized this, the reply was, “A Board Member.” One phone call proved this to be false.

The inexplicable plan to destroy this lovable dog was the first of many attempts to take control of the shelter — attempts involving authority figures in a small community where politics run deep.

After more threats were made against Jasmine, I was allowed to remove her from the shelter. Together we visited an organization in Kanab, Utah, nationally renowned for rescuing and rehabilitating 22 dogs having once belonged to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Michael Vick. There she received a wonderful evaluation before we drove to upstate NY and Vermont, where she remains in temporary foster care.

Jasmine is a happy girl despite spending nearly a year in a shelter. She is playful, loyal, and super affectionate with men, women, and children.  She desperately needs a permanent home — ideally with a fenced in yard to run and play fetch with her owner and perhaps one other dog, but NO cats!  Please contact me if you‘re interested in bringing Jasmine into your life.


Copyright © 2011 Alyssa Polacsek & Latté News

Non-stop play - everyday!

Otis and Jasmine have officially been introduced.  It happened accidentally but worked out well - as I thought it would.  There was an early morning knock at the door.  I got up to answer.  Jasmine had spent the night in the bedroom with me.  Otis spent the night on the couch (not because he was bad).  Anyway, in my sleepy haze I answered the door and there next to me were both dogs side-by-side, heads poking out of the screen, tails wagging.  I reacted quickly.  Slipped.  Fell.  They both stood over me and when I finally managed to recover they looked at one another as if to say, "Oh.  Hi.  I didn't notice you standing there.  Do you think she's all right.  Should we call for help."  Then, they played.  They have been playing non-stop since about a week or so ago.  They LOVE one another.  Otis even shares his toys with Jasmine.  

Louis - Bear Spray in his mouth!

UPDATE: Louis is still at Dog Logic.  He is playing with other dogs and having fun!  He is a very handsome boy and would love to find a good home.  
Louis is an amazing Yellow Lab who is the poster child of abuse.  While at the shelter in Driggs, ID he was sprayed directly in his mouth with BEAR SPRAY to break up a dog fight.  The shelter was forced to close due to financial strain but the poor judgement made by the Operations Manager endangered this dog as well as other animals.  Louis NEEDS a home sooner than later!  He was moved to Bitter Root in MT - BUT they transferred him to DOG LOGIC in Missoula, MT.  Please arrange to meet him.  He is a good boy!  He can jump over tall fences - so it is best not to leave him unattended or he will jump over and wander off.  He is very social!

Redford NEEDS a home!

ADOPTED!!!

Redford - a handsome Pyrenees /Labrador Mix was one of 6 dogs moved to Hamilton, MT when the shelter in Driggs, ID was forced to close due to financial strain and mismanagement.

Redford desperately needs a home!  

He does not like other dogs BUT is SUPER affectionate with people and he's good with cats and kids.  

If you would like to learn more about Redford, visit Bitterroot and make arrangements to visit with him.  

You will be happy you did and he will appreciate you more than ever.

Tiger Needs Some Training

ADOPTED

Tiger is a very handsome Catahoula Leopard Mix - another dog moved to Hamilton, MT.  He is about 10 months old - still a puppy and needs some training to be the best he can be.  He is GREAT!  Very playful.  Lots of energy!  He would do best in a home without children - a little too much energy perhaps.  He will entertain you to no end.