Sometimes a dog comes along who reminds us of the true meaning of rescue.
As Dogstuff customers know, every online purchase from our Dogstuff site creates a donation to rescue. Today, I’d like to share with you a wonderful story from one such organization, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, about a dog transformed by love.
Rose was rescued from a shelter. Had she not been released to us, her fate was pretty clear. She would not sit or lie down through the transport. When she arrived at the adoption center and sanctuary, she could barely walk, perhaps indicating some kind of neurological disorder? Most obviously, she was covered in a thick layer of mats from head to tail. … She arrived very late in the day as our volunteers are usually departing. They took one look at her and stayed. Using sheep shearing tools at first, they set to work carefully removing the mats that were tugging painfully at her skin. … She stood or sat patiently, as a small army of hands and clippers gently tackled her coat of dreadlocks and soothing voices reassured her that she was safe now.
You’ll want to read the whole thing, and don’t miss the video clip linked at the end. Every dog deserves a happy ending.
(Are you a rescue organization with a heartwarming story you’d like us to share? Send an email to DogMom@Dogstuff.com to be considered for inclusion on Dogblog.)
