This is a thread for those of us who have rescued (or been rescued by ) a dog. It could be a foster, a dog you own now, or a RB dog. Share your stories, pictures, etc. And if you have a rescued cat or guinea pig or other animal, tell us about them, too! It doesn't need to be an animal formally rescued, through a shelter or something, but can be any animal pulled out of a bad situation and helped.
I'll start....
Just over a year ago I rescued Middie from a bad situation - he was on a chain most of his short life and completely miserable, yet, strangely, bonded to me. I forked over enough money for him that his owners wouldn't refuse, and brought him home the same day. Now he lives in relative luxury, and though he could do without the baths, he's pretty happy and spoiled.
I also have a rescue-kitty, Tom, who was dumped by his owners into a shelter as an older kitty. He stole my mom's heart, and I wasn't leaving without a cat, and there you go. We're pretty darn glad he's around - he's such a sweet, loving cat. More like a dog, really, in the way he always wants to be petted and loved on and talked to. The people who had him before are missing out.
I'll start....
Just over a year ago I rescued Middie from a bad situation - he was on a chain most of his short life and completely miserable, yet, strangely, bonded to me. I forked over enough money for him that his owners wouldn't refuse, and brought him home the same day. Now he lives in relative luxury, and though he could do without the baths, he's pretty happy and spoiled.
I also have a rescue-kitty, Tom, who was dumped by his owners into a shelter as an older kitty. He stole my mom's heart, and I wasn't leaving without a cat, and there you go. We're pretty darn glad he's around - he's such a sweet, loving cat. More like a dog, really, in the way he always wants to be petted and loved on and talked to. The people who had him before are missing out.