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Why I Do Rescue

11/24/2014

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When I tell people that I run a rescue I get a variety of responses.

Some are merely curious. “Oh? Why?”

Some want to know if I make money doing it. When I say no they are horrified. “Why would you do something that take so much time if you’re not getting paid?”

Inevitably I respond to most with a blanket answer, but the truth is the answer is not so easy.

Why? Why do I run a rescue? Why do I do something that takes so much time if I’m not getting paid?

There are really no easy answers. I run a rescue because I want to make a difference. I want to save lives. I want to match people to a companion and new member of their family. No, I don’t make money doing it, in fact, oftentimes I lose money doing it. But that doesn’t matter in the end. What I do get out of doing rescue is worth far more than money. I get to see a neglected, abused dog learn to love and trust. I get to see a dog from a horrific hoarding situation get cleaned up and transformed into a beloved family member. I get to see an obese dog lose weight and gain energy and get a new lease on life. I get to see a little girl meet her new best friend. I get emails and texts and photos from people whose lives have changed by taking a rescue dog into their lives. I have made countless friends in my time doing rescue.

But there are two sides to rescue. I also see the tears of the person giving up their much loved companion because they know it’s the best thing for them. I see the older dog that is given up because the family has found a newer, younger dog. I see the dog who lost all of its teeth because the owners never took it to a vet. I see the filthy, sick dog that has lived in a chicken coop for most of its life. I see the puppy left in a crate all day every day because its people have no time or patience for it. I see the dogs left on chains outside because in their owner’s eyes they are only good for producing puppies. I have learned to fight back tears and bite back my anger and disgust so I can get a dog out of a bad situation.

Rescue is bittersweet. It is never black and white. There is so much horror and heartbreak that sometimes I think I just can’t keep doing it. But then there are moments of such happiness and joy that I know I can never NOT do it. When I see dogs that I fostered in my home come running to see me I am overwhelmed. They are the reason I run a rescue. The neglected, the abandoned, the abused. They are why I do rescue because without rescues, these dogs do not have a voice. We are their voices; we are the ones who can make a difference in their lives.

There are no easy answers because rescue is not easy. Fostering is not easy. It is work, hard work. But it is so very rewarding.

If you are interested in helping dogs in need, contact a local rescue. Rescues cannot survive without people to help, whether it’s fostering dogs, networking dogs, donating supplies or money. Every bit helps save lives.

And that’s why I do rescue.

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Vianna Trilovic
11/25/2014 04:47:00 am

I am so glad you can dedicate a blog to Cavaliers (rescue work and other related information). I will be sharing this and future posts on FB and through email. I look forward to seeing 'updates'. Thank you for taking the time to do this. ♥

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Cavalier Crazy Rescue
11/27/2014 01:21:12 am

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the blog and if you have any ideas for a post, please let me know! <3

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*We do not ship. Adopter must come to Utah to adopt*

REQUIREMENTS: Aura must have a fenced yard. Gentle, patient kids ok. Aura must have at least one other dog in her forever home. Adopter must be patient and willing to work with Aura to over come her puppy mill past.

Sweet Aura has had her spay and dental and is ready to find her forever home.

Aura is 7 years old and came to us from a puppy mill. She is still very timid but has improved a lot since her dental as her mouth has healed.

Aura needs to have a fenced yard as she is a flight risk if she were allowed to be off leash. With time she will improve more but at this time she would not be a good fit for an apartment as she is still skittish on a leash.

She has improved much and will allow her foster to pet her and will sit on the couch with her. She loves other dogs and is good with kids who will be patient and gentle with her. She is afraid of sudden quick movements by adults and some loud sounds but is improving daily!

Aura is a sweet girl who has has a rough life but will make an amazing companion with the right family who will work with her to overcome her fears and allow her to blossom!

If you’re interested in Aura and meet the requirements you can download our app on our website and email it in, or email and request an application at cavaliercrazyrescue@gmail.com

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*We do not ship. Adopter must come to Utah to adopt*

Requirements: a calm, mellow home. Adopter must be willing to continue her diet and exercise program. Dogs ok. No cats. Older children or adult only home.

Gina was rescued off of a local classified page by a Good Samaritan who released her to rescue when they found out this little one needed some extensive dental work.

Gina is 14 years old and is a miniature poodle. She is extremely obese and her foster family has been working on getting the weight off with weight management food and gentle exercise. Gina has an asymptomatic grade 2 heart murmur which we are hoping will improve once she is back to a proper weight, which for her is probably around 19-20lbs. At her intake she weighed a whopping 37lbs, so she is definitely morbidly obese and needs a home that will continue her weight loss journey.

Gina is a well mannered, sweet girl who is 100% reliably housetrained, gets along with all other dogs, and loves to be with her people. She doesn’t bark, or chew. Her only naughty habit is that she likes to chase cats. She might do well with cats who are dog savvy, as she isn’t aggressive about it, but she would do best with no kitties in her forever home. While she gets along with other dogs, she prefers her people and would do just fine as an only dog with someone home most of the time.

Gina has been spayed and had a dental and is up to date on shots and microchipped. She is ready for a retirement home to call her own.

You can find our application on our website or email cavaliercrazyrescue@gmail.com if you’d like to apply to make her part of your family!

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