Hi y'all,
I don't operate an actual shelter or anything, but my partner has dedicated the last ten years of her life rescuing cats, dogs and anyone that needs it. Monica has never gone looking for animals, it just seems that people who know her know that she loves them and is great with them and has a nice big house with a nice big yard. Monica has received over 20 dogs and cats in need, and each one gets cleaned up, brought to health, taught basic obedience and has a happy, comfortable place to stay until, using her network of friends and family, she finds the perfect home. The numbers of animals are not huge because of the care and effort she puts into the plight of each animal. We have three forever dogs, one very special one named Bello. Bello is a heeler cross Monica found wandering in an industrial area when he was just a puppy. The area is close to the river, so he and his siblings were likely left there or drowned (unfortunately we live in a remote area with a lot of poverty so spaying and neutering pets is not a priority). He is connected to Monica on a level I can't even describe. He knows what she is thinking and intuitively understands the purpose of so many pets coming in and out of his home. Despite his size, he is incredibly gentle with small animals, especially babies. Most of the rescue pets who have no previous training learn tricks and good behavior by watching Bello, who makes it look so easy He is also a soft, comforting guy to cuddle the pets who are too scared of humans to get cuddles from us the first little while. Since I have been with Monica, I have learned how rewarding it is to provide care, comfort and a better life to an animal who needs it, and eventually, a terrific pet for someone who is trustworthy and kind. It's not always fun or easy and is often expensive and time consuming but rewarding beyond measure. They day I saw the first dog I helped her rehab (a lovely rottie cross who was the victim of a tail and ear cropping gone horribly wrong by a farmer who did it himself) drive away with her brand new family, ready to trust and be loved, I knew this was MY forever family. Each new face is a new adventure and a new chance to connect beautiful pets with beautiful people
I don't operate an actual shelter or anything, but my partner has dedicated the last ten years of her life rescuing cats, dogs and anyone that needs it. Monica has never gone looking for animals, it just seems that people who know her know that she loves them and is great with them and has a nice big house with a nice big yard. Monica has received over 20 dogs and cats in need, and each one gets cleaned up, brought to health, taught basic obedience and has a happy, comfortable place to stay until, using her network of friends and family, she finds the perfect home. The numbers of animals are not huge because of the care and effort she puts into the plight of each animal. We have three forever dogs, one very special one named Bello. Bello is a heeler cross Monica found wandering in an industrial area when he was just a puppy. The area is close to the river, so he and his siblings were likely left there or drowned (unfortunately we live in a remote area with a lot of poverty so spaying and neutering pets is not a priority). He is connected to Monica on a level I can't even describe. He knows what she is thinking and intuitively understands the purpose of so many pets coming in and out of his home. Despite his size, he is incredibly gentle with small animals, especially babies. Most of the rescue pets who have no previous training learn tricks and good behavior by watching Bello, who makes it look so easy He is also a soft, comforting guy to cuddle the pets who are too scared of humans to get cuddles from us the first little while. Since I have been with Monica, I have learned how rewarding it is to provide care, comfort and a better life to an animal who needs it, and eventually, a terrific pet for someone who is trustworthy and kind. It's not always fun or easy and is often expensive and time consuming but rewarding beyond measure. They day I saw the first dog I helped her rehab (a lovely rottie cross who was the victim of a tail and ear cropping gone horribly wrong by a farmer who did it himself) drive away with her brand new family, ready to trust and be loved, I knew this was MY forever family. Each new face is a new adventure and a new chance to connect beautiful pets with beautiful people