Had i known in November of 2011 when i started Lumberjack, the need, the number of calls to take dogs in, the abused dogs we would see, and those we would take in, i can say i probably wouldnt have changed a thing. Its a job. And a mission. It takes a tremendous amount of time and money. Ive done it all. Ive supported Rescues, transported, helped people, all the while trying to do the best i can for those we save, to find a worthy home. Ive invested thousands of thousands dollars of my own money, while still trying to hold down a full time job. I wont lie. Its been a burden. Its a balancing act at best. I will always do what i can to help. I always have.But i am 52 years old, and at some point i need to pass the torch to the younger generation. Im not there yet. But im close. I see the posts daily of abused dogs. It affects me the same way it does any Rescuer. I cry a hell of a lot more now than i ever did before. My solace is seeing the Unadoptables be adopted. No matter how long it takes. Running a Non Profit is a slippery slope. Regardless of what come in, there are always needs for the dogs. Bills have to be paid. As our Rescue has grown and the number we have taken in, so have our expenses. Its the Holiday Season and everyones attention turns to family and friends, and celebrating. Please remember this is the worst time of the year for animals being abandoned and abused. Donate to the Rescue of your choice. But Please Donate. God Bless You All.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 02:31:23 +0000