My Granddaughter and Pepper-what a team! Pepper was a dog I never dreamed would touch my soul as she did. Pepper and her siblings were left abandoned in a vacant car with only her and a brother surviving. She was adopted for approximately 3 months and then turned into a no kill shelter. Her stay there was for over a year and although she had food and shelter her beginning in life was not to be a pleasant one. During her stay some of the volunteer kids picked on her leaving her hurt emotionally and physically scared. They scared her when she was sleeping, picked her up and threw her into the kennel fence, kicked her and teased her and what else I will never know. I only came to find these few things out after I had adopted her. She was literally afraid of everything, especially big men. Pepper became my shadow and learned that she was safe and her home was with us. It took a lot of time but she eventually started to trust People. Her most famous attribute was her one floppy ear. That was Pepper! She had a smile or grin that you worked to see. Pepper loved to be brushed and combed..She would go into her show dog stance..head high, tail up, legs and body stretched to perfection. At her young age Pepper started having trouble getting up..It started slowly and eventually the pain started to show on her face and actions. Worked with the Vet to find a problem and never did figure out what was wrong. Pepper finally tore her ACL and with the problems in her spine and hips decided that even with surgrey she would still have pain.
I let her join Kai and to this day I still miss her. A loyal and loving friend I did lose on that Day !
There are thousands of stores more horrifying than these and as much as our hearts go out to them and you would love to help...make sure you take the time to research and find out what it means to have a rescue dog or to become involved in helping. There are many ways to help without taking the pet home with you..everyone's help is needed and to be effective each one much help in a manner that fits them. If you are thinking of adopting a dog do yourself and the dog a favor ...find out what it is you want and if the breed fits. We will be posting more informaton on Rescue Dogs and links . Since we are a new company we are looking for any informations, links trading, or any suggestions to help our in staying active in Dog Rescue. Please contact us by Email at: Sales@fordogsonline.com.
There are many ways to help rescue dogs with adoption or fostering. Here are a few suggestions:
- If you have old blankets,sheets,bedding items, or even pillow, donate them to your local shelter or non-kill facility.
- Volunteer to help at your shelter or local rescue organizations.
- If you can't foster or adopt a dog become active in helping find homes through your personal contacts.
- Remember not all dogs are adoptable-For whatever reason there are cases of dogs who we are actually doing them a favor by helping them over the rainbow bridge.
- Become aware of traits different breeds harbor-each one is unique. Find a local trainer or rescue person who could assit you.
