I'm a firm believer in being a voice, a firm loud voice if need be, for those who cannot defend themselves. In the rescue world you will find some of the most vocal, assertive, opinionated, and loyal people, you'll ever meet. You'll also find that we can also be a little crazy :). It comes with the territory. But all those things we have to be. We have to be relentless to see … [Read more...]
Adopting a Puppy is Like Getting Married
Adopting a puppy is kind of like getting married. A young couple on cloud nine, dressed to the nines and staring lovingly into one another's eyes as they take their vows...They aren't thinking of the spats over his inability to put socks in the hamper, or how they will grow and change as time goes on. When you pick up that little fluffy puppy...your heart nearly bursting as he … [Read more...]
7 Common Misconceptions About Rescue
1) All shelter dogs have problems. False. This can not be further from the truth. All dogs have their issues, as do we. If you ask a person who fosters a lot they can tell you that they have encountered some of the sweetest most obedient dogs. It's not their fault they were in the shelter, you see, a person...a human being let THEM down. Do not assume that the … [Read more...]
It’s About Second Chances
Jixer. When I met her in the shelter she was pressed against the cage door like some mushed pile of dough attempting to ooze through the bars. She was squealing in a tone that would make you want to stab yourself in the ears with a plastic spoon, and every millimeter quivered with excitement. Utterly ridiculous dog. Luckily for her she was the only dog in the weight range I was … [Read more...]
They Will Change Your Life
Why in the world would we bring amazing dogs into our home, train them, fall in love with them, and make them part of our family...just to adopt them to another family? Because it's beautiful. Because it's saving a life. Because it teaches us to get over yourselves. Because we know that serving is more life giving than anything else. This next reason surprises me every time, … [Read more...]
