Rescue
This picture represents the epiphany of why I went into rescue.
Joey - Hospital Mascot
When the owner, Marlene, sent me this picture of her and “Joey”, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Joey was in a kill shelter and I was contacted by one of the shelter’s staff begging to free him as his days were numbered. According to the shelter, Joey was aggressive, aloof, fearful of strangers, guarding of his kennel, and unpredictable. My girlfriend, Debi, and I worked with Joey and knew immediately that, once again, this shelter dog was incorrectly labeled and we saw the potential in him.
Marlene is one of the most generous, loving, caring human beings I have encountered and Joey was meant to be with Marlene from their first encounter. To see this dog sitting with some of the most predominant medical professionals in New York, and to know that he is considered family amongst them, is an unparalleled feeling to joy.
To know that just one more dog was saved, and he brings so much love to others and is loved brings me a little bit of peace and comfort in this world of throw away pets.
I perform private rescue, focusing on dogs, mainly working dogs such as shepherds, dobermans, rotties etc, located in kill shelters. Specifically I turn my attention to the gassing shelters, which are located in the Southern regions such as Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and the infamous Mississippi. These are where the animals have the shortest amount of time, where the circumstances on how they are euthanized are almost intolerable in my opinion, and where these animals are not given a fair chance.
I will bring them up to my home, have them vetted, and begin training, socialization, and interaction. I perform home checks. Vet references are required. Applications must be completed along with a signed adoption agreement. Dogs are only placed in homes based on the correct fit after the application process.