When Macho's former guardian decided to move, there was a limit on how many dogs could come along. Three were chosen. Macho wasn’t one of them. At just one year old, Macho, a small chihuahua with physical disabilities that cause him to walk on his tiptoes and curl his front paws, was left behind. Born with special needs, he already faced an uphill battle. [...]
Today I found myself deep in thought after reading a report that confirmed what many of us in rescue already feel in our bones: the United States has the highest number of animals surrendered to shelters in the world. We're talking about millions - over 6 million cats and dogs entering shelters across the country each year. It’s staggering, heartbreaking, and frankly, exhausting. I [...]
I hate the word "deadline." I really do. It sounds like something final, a line you cross and then there’s no going back. We hear it all the time. But not from editors or project managers - from people trying to give up their animals. “I have a deadline. I’m moving by the end of the month.” “My landlord gave me a deadline.” “I [...]
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 [...]
Every single day, we hear the same sickening story: people move and leave their animals behind in an empty apartment, abandoned to fend for themselves. This story we are sharing with you today is not an isolated incident - it happens over and over again, and it is beyond heartbreaking. It’s enraging. These two innocent cats are just one example of the countless lives [...]
Animals are often our first companions, the ones who fill our homes with unconditional love long before the arrival of a new baby. Yet, time and again, we see animals abandoned, neglected, or surrendered because they suddenly seem like an inconvenience. They may find themselves displaced from the only family they’ve ever known, landing in already crowded shelters or, heartbreakingly, losing their chance to [...]
Have you ever looked into an animal’s eyes and seen trust, loyalty, even love staring back at you? Now ask yourself - what would you do to protect that trust? How far would you go to honor that bond? Being an advocate for animals means making a promise, a lifelong commitment to be there for them, no matter what. It’s not just feeding them, [...]
The Ultimate Betrayal is a heart-wrenching reality that happens all too often, especially to senior animals like Prince. Imagine giving your heart, your loyalty, your very best for years, only to be discarded when you’re most vulnerable. It’s a pattern we see again and again at the rescue, and it’s devastating - animals who’ve spent their entire lives trusting, loving, and depending on [...]
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