Some days it feels like the phone never stops ringing. A dog was found tied to a fence. A cat was discovered wandering a parking lot. Someone’s relative passed away and they don't want to inherit their dog. A family is moving in two weeks and doesn’t want to bring their pets. A couple is having a baby. A landlord changed their mind. A [...]
Let’s get real for a minute. In rescue, we see a lot of things - some beautiful, some heartbreaking, and some that are just… frustratingly misunderstood. One of those things? When a dog or cat gets returned. It happens. Not very often - but it does. And every time, whispers start: “What went wrong?” or “Was there a behavior issue?” or the worst one [...]
If you’ve ever worked in rescue - or loved an animal like family - you know this truth: emergencies don’t wait until you're ready. Today was like so many others. Emails. Phone calls. DMs. All carrying the same heartbreaking theme: “My cat/dog needs help. I can’t afford it. What do I do?” We get these messages daily. A dog needing surgery after swallowing something [...]
This morning started the way too many do - before the sun had even risen, our phones were already ringing. By 7am, we had already answered several calls from people asking to surrender their animals. Not one person called to adopt. And this isn’t unusual. Call after call, it's the same refrain - “I need to give up my dog.” “My new apartment doesn’t [...]
Time. It’s such a simple word. And yet, when it comes to the lives of animals - especially those in transition - it means everything. I think about this a lot. The time it takes for a frightened dog to stop flinching at every sound. The time it takes for a cat to stop hiding under the bed and finally crawl into your lap. [...]
Some days, I wish every animal could know only one path: the path that leads to a good home, to warmth, safety, belly rubs, and someone whispering, “You’re finally home.” But in animal rescue, I’ve come to learn there are really five places a companion animal can end up, and the differences between them can mean everything. Sometimes, thinking about this keeps me [...]
As I sit down to write this, I find myself feeling something close to disbelief. For me, and for so many people I know in rescue, the idea of giving up a beloved companion is almost incomprehensible. Our animals are family. They move with us, just like our children would. If we have a baby, we work harder on boundaries and training. If [...]
Lately, our phones have been ringing off the hook. And you’d think that would be a good thing - maybe it means more people are opening their hearts and homes to the animals who so desperately need them, right? But the reality couldn’t be more disheartening. Only about 2% of the calls we receive are from people inquiring about adoption. The rest? They're from [...]
It’s Christmas Eve. The day before families gather. Food is probably already being prepared, gifts are being wrapped, and holiday music is playing in the background. For most, it’s a time of joy and togetherness. But here at the rescue, our phones are still ringing. Our inboxes are still filling up. The messages we receive are not ones of holiday cheer, but heartbreaking pleas [...]
As the year comes to a close, many of us start thinking about taxes, charitable contributions, and ways to make a lasting impact. But did you know that you can use your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to support causes that matter to you, while also reaping some significant tax benefits? It’s something not everyone knows about, and we wanted to bring it to your [...]
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