Leeann and Lisa, two of the C.A.R.E. team volunteers, came across a sad picture (and there are many) on one of the local shelter's rescue lists - a Lab mix curled up in the corner of the kennel, back towards the door, and very withdrawn. Not a surprise for someone who has grown up as a backyard dog and after years of neglect and abuse was surrendered by her owner.
A few days later Leeann and Lisa were on their way to the shelter. The Lab turned out to be very sweet but would need lots of love, care, patience, and socialization (which is what CARE is all about!). Even though Lisa was really interested in fostering, she was worried she didn't have enough experience, having had only one other foster. Leeann, a seasoned foster parent, came to the rescue (pun intended) and offered to mentor, giving Lisa the confidence and support she needed. And so Molly-the-Lab was saved.
The timing couldn't be more perfect - during the process, the shelter staff revealed that Molly has already been given an extension and it was her last day.
And so Molly's days as an inside dog began. Even if slowly. Having been a backyard dog she was very unsure about coming into the house. She got over that with treats, love and care - a perfect combination for any dog (and hey, let's be honest, it's not a bad approach to humans too!)
Very soon, a potential parent, Lauren, saw Molly's picture and bio, and fell virtually and then actually in love. They were a perfect fit! Lauren adopted Molly and named her Peaches....a very happy ending.
Two happy endings are better than one, and this rescue story got 'em! Lauren, like many of us out there, decided to add another to her family. The second C.A.R.E. love connection was with Ruby, the blind Pit Bull.
With so many dogs in the shelters, it's always hard to find forever homes, but when you are a blind Pit Bull, it's almost impossible and you need a very special someone to see how beautiful you really are. Well, it turns out Lauren is that special someone, and there's our second happy ending!
Stay tuned for an upcoming post about Ruby and her rescue story.
A few days later Leeann and Lisa were on their way to the shelter. The Lab turned out to be very sweet but would need lots of love, care, patience, and socialization (which is what CARE is all about!). Even though Lisa was really interested in fostering, she was worried she didn't have enough experience, having had only one other foster. Leeann, a seasoned foster parent, came to the rescue (pun intended) and offered to mentor, giving Lisa the confidence and support she needed. And so Molly-the-Lab was saved.
The timing couldn't be more perfect - during the process, the shelter staff revealed that Molly has already been given an extension and it was her last day.
And so Molly's days as an inside dog began. Even if slowly. Having been a backyard dog she was very unsure about coming into the house. She got over that with treats, love and care - a perfect combination for any dog (and hey, let's be honest, it's not a bad approach to humans too!)
Very soon, a potential parent, Lauren, saw Molly's picture and bio, and fell virtually and then actually in love. They were a perfect fit! Lauren adopted Molly and named her Peaches....a very happy ending.
Two happy endings are better than one, and this rescue story got 'em! Lauren, like many of us out there, decided to add another to her family. The second C.A.R.E. love connection was with Ruby, the blind Pit Bull.
With so many dogs in the shelters, it's always hard to find forever homes, but when you are a blind Pit Bull, it's almost impossible and you need a very special someone to see how beautiful you really are. Well, it turns out Lauren is that special someone, and there's our second happy ending!
Stay tuned for an upcoming post about Ruby and her rescue story.