a lesson i learned tonight in how a little love comes back to you tenfold.
a little background first: rescuing dogs comes with plenty of heartbreak, BUT the pure joy of saving just one life so far outweighs the loss from every dog that i can't save, every hurt from every criticism ("you let a PIT BULL around your kids?!"), and every hour of blood, sweat and tears that i put into what i do. there's no way for me to fully explain that - though every other rescuer, foster, or volunteer certainly know the joy that i'm referring to. saving lives is an amazing thing.
the inspiration for this post stems from a conversation i just had at the grocery store. the woman who was ringing me up knows me, knows what i do, and was actually instrumental in me rescuing the dog who is now the love of my life, Rosie. so naturally she asked how 'we' (me and Rosie) were and we chatted for a minute as i explained that we (me and a friend) now have 10 dogs in boarding, 10 dogs that were saved from death at animal control, but that now must wait patiently in a cage until their someone special steps up to the plate and adopts them. 10 dogs. that's a lot.
anyway, i was walking to my car and a woman must have overheard the conversation and she simply stopped me and said "God bless you for what you do" - WOW. i think that's the first time a human has expressed that sentiment to me in such a simple, honest way. it brought tears to my eyes, and frankly, i'm still emotional just writing this. it reminded me that there are people out there who care, who appreciate what i do, and who would probably do it themselves if given the opportunity. i am moved and feel so blessed at this moment.
all the love, all of my heart, that i pour into saving these dogs always comes back to me in some amazing way - whether it be a kiss on the cheek from a now safe dog, who was destined for death, or a simple compliment. there is truth in karma, and the love you put in is the love you get out at the end of the day. always.
ok. so on to the 10 dogs...it would be a little overwhelming for you if i posted all 10 but i'd like to tell you about a few. all wonderful dogs, all up for adoption, all waiting to show you exactly the love i explained above.
this is brodie at the pound...on his SECOND time back. he was found as a stray and adopted by a seemingly loving home, but they got a little dog crazy and took home multiple pups only to realize they couldn't handle more than one. so they ditched him. didn't even bring him back in. he was picked up as a stray, and as you can imagine, is surely feeling lonely and confused by this rejection.
this is brodie now, after being saved. dogs on their 2nd round at the pound just don't make it very long. as you can see, he is a gorgeous pit mix (male), and he is a total love bug. one of his best features is his white belly, which he LOVES to have rubbed. brodie is around 6 months old, is up to date on all his shots and will be neutered before he is adopted out.
meet queen. i cannot tell you how much i love this girl. sadly she was an owner surrender, though from the moment i met her i cannot imagine how ANYONE could let this girl go! her sleek face and adorable underbite are just too cute to bear! she is simply gorgeous, with the personality to match. whether someone took the time to work with her, i do not know, but i can tell you she is a gentle creature with a sweet soul and soft disposition. she could be running 60 miles an hour to get to you, but the moment she gets close, she slows down and approaches you respectfully and with wonderful manners.
this is queen after being pulled from the shelter - doesn't she look SO much happier!? i just love seeing a dog like her smile! She is so sweet, soft, and lovely...... she has stolen our hearts and wants a person to call her own! she has been so personable in a crowd, remained very calm and admired by many when we have been out and about. queen is also up to date on shots and will be spayed before she is adopted out.
if have made it through this...and even if you're in no position to adopt - can find it in your heart to share this blog post, and spread the word about these sweet babies who need homes? i promise you, as i mentioned above, that the love you put in will come back to you in miraculous ways!
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