In my searches for blog material, and just keeping up-to-date with what's going on in the world of dog rescue, I come across so many terrible stories. Dogs like Lennox, who are euthanized unjustly because of the way they look. Shelters calling themselves "no-kill" facilities that euthanize healthy dogs and then send postcards to the dogs' sponsors telling them the dog has been adopted. New breed-specific legislation being passed. Animals abused or left to live in their own filth or set to fighting. And it's really easy to get swamped by all of that. I mean, really easy. When I do my searches, I know I'm going to need a box of tissues handy.
But it's crucial to remember, for every terrible story that breaks news, there are ten or a hundred or a thousand people working quietly in the background for the betterment of pets. People who volunteer or donate. People who train and educate. People offering affordable veterinary options. People who work against BSL or for animal advocacy. People who cuddle their rescue dogs or purchase from reputable breeders or dog-sit for a friend who needs a hand. People who care.
Here are some of their stories.
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Oh, I guess I should have mentioned you may still need those tissues.
