Guys, my heart hurts.
Working in rescue has ups and downs, but mostly downs.
This past weekend, it rained pyrs.
First we received a surrender form for a 4 year old, male pyr. As I worked to get an evaluation set up, I received an urgent email about a puppy. A puppy that was getting kicked and beaten by some teenagers. A puppy with injuries to an unknown extent.
The puppy is in foster care, but the 4 year old is still with owners that don’t want him because I can’t find a foster. People always say they want to help, but I can’t find people to step up and actually help. My heart breaks for this dog and I feel completely helpless.
I cry. I cry because I don’t know what to do. I cry because I don’t know how to get people involved. My words can only do so much
I know everyone can’t foster for various reasons. I can’t because of an animal limit where we live. If you can’t foster, transport help is always needed. If you can’t transport, volunteer. Make phone calls. Organize applications.
A rescue can’t survive without volunteers.
Right now I wonder if our rescue is going to survive.
I’m sorry you’re feeling disheartened. But you did help that puppy and I hope you feel good about that.
Sometimes you need to step back and take some time to refresh your resolve.
I’m so sorry you are struggling to find a foster for the four year old. This is a tough time of year with people taking vacations, graduations, weddings, end of school. I wish you all the best with continuing the valuable work that you’re doing.
You helped that puppy and many other dogs in need! Please don’t let it get you down. I wish so much I was closer so I could help. In my area we have the opposite problem. There are so many rescues and volunteers that nobody seems wants my help. I’ve felt very disheartened by the lack of response to my inquiries and offers to help or donate. So I do what I can on my own and am considering making a monthly trip out to where more help is needed. But I will be sharing this post to help as much as I can!
I’m sorry. Thank you for helping the pup. I’m going that a foster makes themselves available for the four year old.
I am so sorry! ~hugs~
i joined a team in December for a new catahoula rescue. it’s been slow going to find people willing to sacrifice their personal time to help. i’ve also been looking for ideas on ways to recruit and found this http://www.animalsheltertips.com/find_volunteers.html Hopefully you will find some useful suggestions.
You are doing the best you can, and that is all you can do. Honestly, I could never do it, because I could not take the heartbreak. I shared your post in the hopes that can help in some small way…hang in there and stay strong.
Aw i’m so sorry. I can imagine how hear breaking this is 🙁
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I have 3 dogs of my own I live in Texas if you need help with anything I can do from here, I am limited but will at least offer. I will share your post. Much love and hope for help with the 4yo fur baby.
You’re doing the very best you can, and you’re making a positive difference in the lives of so many dogs. There will be better days. Hang in there. We’re thinking of you.