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Through no fault of their own, many of our dogs have endured heartbreaking hardships. Some have travelled hundreds of miles with filthy matted fur infested with fleas and ticks ... Some have arrived with their toenails grown into their feet, with severe ear infections, with exposed nerves in their teeth, and with eye infections limiting their sight ... Some have arrived with tumors so severe, their ability to even walk is impeded.
Many have been malnurished to the point where they are less than half their recommended body weight. They've been chained to trees, dog houses, grills, and bumpers of cars ... some for so long we've seen their chains grown into their necks.
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Luke meets his rescuer.
| A fellow rescue wrote the following note, which perfectly sums up what it means to be a rescuer:
Lassie, Cleo, Rin Tin Tin and Toto don't show up in rescue. We don't get the elegantly coiffed, classically beautiful, completely trained, perfectly behaved dog. We get the leftovers. Dogs that other people have incompetently bred, inadequately socialized, ineffectively "trained," and badly treated. Most Rescue dogs have had it. They've been pushed from one lousy situation to another. They've never had proper veterinary care, kind and consistent training, or sufficient company. They've lived outside, in a crate, or in the basement. They're scared, depressed and anxious. Some are angry. Some are sick. Some have given up.
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Getting ready to leave!
| But we are Rescue and we don't give up. We never give up on a dog. We know that a dog is a living being, with a spirit and a heart and feelings. Our dogs are not commodities, things, or garbage. They are part of sacred creation and they deserve as much love and care and respect as the next Westminster champion. So please, please don't come to rescue in the hopes of getting a "bargain," or indeed of "getting" anything. Come to Rescue to give, to love, to save a life -- and to mend your own spirit. For Rescue will reward you in ways you never thought possible. I can promise you this -- a rescue dog will make you a better person. - Author Unknown
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Smiling Luke at home!
| Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio is dedicated to finding the best possible home for our rescues. We are committed to being forthright with our potential adopters about any and all issues we are aware of.
When adopting one of our dogs, you are agreeing to make a lifetime committment to him or her. We want this to be their forever home - NOT another temporary chapter in their lives that may cause them further harm.
If you are not willing to work with your dog on any issues that may arise stemming from their previous situations, please do not adopt. |
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