Thursday, September 25, 2008
OOoohh... Momma, Mommas!!!
"A home is a kingdom of its own in the midst of the world,
We will be working on non stop fundraising next year, so we can do more and continue helping the animals. The shelter is up, our septic is in, but we still have to buy the heating and cooling unit, kennels, cages and many other things to be fully functional.
a stronghold amid life's strains & struggles."
Approximately 11 months to 1 year, she LOVES people.
I couldn't stand it anymore, seeing all these momma dogs...
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
It wasn't until I started doing rescue, that I began to look at life so very differently..
Began to truly cherish, the moments of my life, the quiet times, the very simple moments, the people and things I love that I took for granted.
Realizing that life is what we make it...
Many of you who read, know only what is on these pages..
And while I try to keep this upbeat the best I can, there is a part of me, that feels I should share just one day of my emotions with you.
Those of us who do rescue, are in the trenches so to speak, trying to save life..
It changes you forever. It is so very easy for it to overwhelm you..
Your soul screams why??!!! Your heart breaks a million times over..
Many nites my mind replays, over & over, the faces I left behind and could not take with me..
The eyes, as you see with so many of the pictures on my blog, the eyes say it all.
Doing this type of work day after day is emotionally hard, it is easy to become jaded, bitter, angry and just wanting to shut down.
I struggle everyday with being positive, knowing that I have to keep my mind strong with positive thoughts & words.
As always, I want to take this moment to Thank YOU for being here:)
Your comments give me strength and courage to keep going on..
The power of kind thoughts and words, are immense, to the point of being everyday miracles.
These past months have been loaded, with moms and pups at the pound.
It kills me to see them there and so it has been very, very, busy here!!!!
The before and after pictures are as always, so amazing...
This is "Britta" and her pups.
There are 7 of them, many were under the cot when this picture was taken.
She is a small Lab, approximately 1 year old. Super shy of people.
Afraid of fast movement and especially men.
Note the change in body language and of course the eyes in the next picture.
She is a love, when she gets to know you.
I'm sure time will change her fear of people. Her pups love everyone!!!
This is "Willa" she was terrified when we first picked her up.
Skin and bones, cuts & wounds all over her body, part of her ear is missing.
Approximately 11 months to 1 year, she LOVES people.
Can't get enough of hanging around with us!!
Not sure what she is but we'll say lab/something tall, possible greyhound or whippet mix.
She has 8 pups, who knows what they are, but they are darling!!!
Slowly gaining weight now that her pups are weaned.
Next we have "Gidget" she is ???? Boston Terrier or some type of terrier mix.
Next we have "Gidget" she is ???? Boston Terrier or some type of terrier mix.
Very undershot jaw.
Approximately 1-2 years of age, weighing about 35 pounds.
Another one that loves people and food!!! Super Happy & Silly girl!!!
She had 10 puppies if you can believe that..
Poor darling...
I couldn't stand it anymore, seeing all these momma dogs...
So we sponsored the "Spay Station" to come to the community I live in, Portland Tennessee.
We truly didn't have the money to do this, but how could we not..
I just don't want to see anymore adoptable animals at the pound being put to sleep needlessly, especially pups:(
We scraped it together and over 30 animals were fixed that day, with a waiting list for the next time we can afford to do this again.
The cost was $425.00 to co-sponsor, the end result, is priceless..
Think about it, if the 3 moms I have can create 25 new lives, how many lives were saved by fixing over 30 animals!!! WoW!!!
We will be working on non stop fundraising next year, so we can do more and continue helping the animals. The shelter is up, our septic is in, but we still have to buy the heating and cooling unit, kennels, cages and many other things to be fully functional.
Times are financially tight for everyone and it does scare me, but I will keep thinking positive thoughts and know that one way or another God, the Universe or whatever you believe in will provide. We have no choice the animals need us...
So we will continue on and keep going!!!
I know this post was a bit of a downer, but please focus on all the lives saved.
Look at their faces and know they are safe & loved here and will be on their way to new homes in the near future.
I promise the next post will be really cute and fun!!!
Love,
Me
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