TABTO

After 10 years at the Capitol advocating for animal welfare, spay and neuter reform, and real accountability for large nonprofits, I’m stepping into a new season. Many politiciansin Colorado on animal welfare promote themselves, not the the hsrd real issues.

We haven’t stopped caring.
But because love is meant to move.
There is a time to fight in rooms with microphones. New leadership is coming and developing .

My time is to kneel beside the dog in front of me and simply serve.
For a decade, I pushed for government responsibility, transparency, and change in the systems that impact the voiceless. I still believe in that work. Deeply. But now, I’m returning to the heart of it — the why.
The dog.
The one in front of us.
The one who doesn’t care about policy — only about whether someone shows up.

On our new YouTube for Good Dog Good Life, we’re sharing this next chapter. Less politics. More presence. Less noise. More love in action. Real rescue. Real stories. Real accountability — starting with ourselves.
This isn’t walking away.
It’s walking forward — serving with my whole heart.
If you’ve followed the fight, now come follow the love.
Join us.

“Love heals, you are never alone when you're walking in it. Be a voice for the voiceless.” #love Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

The season in upon us! We are excited to begin a new season.

There have been seasons in our lives that have taught us resilience, honesty, and what it truly means to serve with compassion and integrity. Those lessons shaped our calling.

Our mission has always been simple:
to fight for the dogs no one else sees, to speak truth where systems stay silent, and to use the gifts God entrusted to us for the good of both people and animals.
For years, we have stood in the gap for Colorado’s forgotten—foster kids, the homeless, those battling addiction, and the abandoned dogs scattered across rural communities.

We’ve seen the realities many prefer not to acknowledge: trafficking, warehousing, government accountability, more red tape, importation pipelines, overcrowded shelters, and the politics that allow these cycles to continue.

We have clearly seen how too many lawmakers choose politics over policy, comfort over accountability, and influence over the lives of the animals—and the people—doing the real work.

This past season has tested us. The lobbyists we trust and the advocates we know we stand firm in this next legislative season of political agendas.
After a decade of fighting the good fight, we are stepping into a new chapter. We trust our God. And in the end, every one of us will reap what we sow, regardless of the titles we hold or the power we think we have.
They may listen only to the voices that benefit them, but we will continue speaking for the animals who cannot speak for themselves.

We are not losing heart.
We are simply shifting into a new season—one of quieter but deeper advocacy, creating, serving, and locking arms with the true advocates who put dogs above politics and integrity above influence.
Our work matters.
Your voice matters.

Every dog’s life matters far more than any political agenda.
Thank you for walking this road with us.
— Billy & Lynn Ge**er
Good Dog Good Life
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Prior to the formalization of TABTO, the founders responded to a need to help save dogs from Clovis, New Mexico, and facilitated a solution!

The Buff Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, is owned by Jacquelyn Botts-Meyer and her husband, Chris. The restaurant graciously donated a van to the cause and it has helped transport hundreds of dogs from New Mexico over the border to Colorado! That became our mission. Serving unwanted shelter dogs.

In addition, we have raised thousands of dollars, facilitated the adoptions of many dogs, and provided hundreds of hours of volunteer time to dog rescue efforts in Roswell New Mexico, Colvis, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

TABTO intends to facilitate even more worthy collaborations by engaging multiple rescue organizations and related volunteers across the state of Colorado! We are excited about the work ahead!

After getting sued and understanding more about the business models, we closed our doors and lobbyed for better standards of care and quality of life for our companions. All animal rescuers do not all have angel wings.

After almost a decade we have a registered lobbyist to support us in the the coming Sunset Review with our legislators in 2026….. Fighting the good fight.

We are finally seeing the why for our work. Thank you God for seeing us through!

**“Every state has shelter dogs waiting for a second chance — and every person can help. Maybe you can adopt or foster. Maybe you can volunteer, share a post, or bake cookies for a fundraiser.

No act of kindness is too small when it comes to helping animals in need.

Together, across this country, we can turn compassion into action and give our shelter dogs the love and care they deserve.

Let’s be the encounter that changes their story.”

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Rescue and Sheltering Done Right: Advocating for Stronger Oversight and Ethical Practices, violations and inspection reports must be available to consumers, licensees, and the public.

Rescue is about more than saving animals—it’s about protecting their welfare and our consumers. We should be creating lasting positive change. To ensure better futures for dogs, families, and communities, Colorado must prioritize ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability—starting with improving the PACFA (Pet Animal Care Facilities Act) regulatory system. We believe the current Sunset will bring about positive change. Our judicial and consumer protection must also be more aware and involved protecting consumers.

Why PACFA Matters

The PACFA department plays a critical role in overseeing animal welfare, ensuring facilities adhere to standards of care, and addressing ongoing violations. However, there’s a pressing need to strengthen PACFA’s ability to:

Hold repeat offenders accountable for neglect or violations.

Conduct regular, thorough inspections of facilities.

Enforce penalties to deter noncompliance and prioritize animal well-being over financial interests.

Best Practices for Reform

Focus on Offenders: Repeated violators of animal welfare laws create ongoing harm for animals and tarnish the integrity of rescue efforts. PACFA must be equipped to address these offenders swiftly and decisively.

Data-Driven Oversight: Increased focus on data collection and transparency in shelters and rescues documenting and providing the public with licensee’s violations. Data driven records verifying the spay and neuter is being followed up on and documented. More unannounced inspections. More transparency and follow up on our spay and neuter started is necessary. More data driven information can help the operations and can help regulators and the public monitor compliance and better understand trends affecting animal welfare.

Education for Compliance: Provide resources and training to facilities, emphasizing long-term compliance and fostering a proactive approach to meeting better standards of care.

A Call for Accountability

PACFA is crucial to protecting vulnerable animals and ensuring public confidence in the rescue system. Strengthening this regulatory body means:

Increasing inspections and enforcement for chronic violators.

Empowering PACFA with the resources needed to improve transparency, accountability, and outreach.
Creating mechanisms to support ethical practices while addressing misconduct head-on.

Let’s protect Colorado’s animals and communities by supporting reform in PACFA’s oversight efforts. Real rescue is not just about saving lives—it’s about safeguarding their quality.

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