On A Mission

Monday, May 26, 2014

On A Mission

Homeward Bound Canine Rescue & Rehabilitation

     There are hundreds, thousands of people across America that are involved in rescue. It is a volunteer job like no other. I'm certain that most people don't realize the work, sweat, and tears that go into saving animals. I know that before I became a volunteer, I had no idea. It is my goal that this blog will reach out to rescuers - we know & feel your burdens. Perhaps this blog will touch you in a way that helps you keep going..one day at a time. Even more, I hope this blog reaches non rescuers. Perhaps it will help you to better understand who we are, what we do, and why we do certain things. Mostly though, I pray that awareness of the over population problem in the south will be magnified, recognized, and one day rectified.

A little about us.....

      This rescue was founded by an animal lover like no other. She didn't wish for things to get  better; she felt a need, made a goal, and got her hands dirty.  Still, after several years, after the rescue has grown, she  is happiest when she's  with the dogs, giving baths, or cleaning up messes. Her heart belongs to the dogs in the shelters . Her need to help animals never falters. HWB was able to find loving homes for over 850 dogs and to transport over 1,200 to other reputable rescues last year. As you can imagine, it required hard work, diligence, amazing supporters, and commitment.

      For those that don't know, rescue is 24:7..,we eat, breath, and live it day in and day out. Our families get pushed to the side so we can stay on the phone for hours trying to find a foster or rescue to step up before an animal is put down. Our own pets get pushed aside while we run to shelters and lend a loving hand to the dogs that have no one.  We even neglect ourselves and our plans to meet the calls of rescue; shelter runs, transports, sharing, cleaning, adoption events, updating websites, and so much more. So if we seem tired, please understand. 

     HWB dedicates it's services to dogs; though we do get the occasional cat,bunny, or pig. 
(Yes, pig.) HWB pulls dogs that are on death row in shelters, beginning with the sick/injured, older dogs, and the dogs that are looked over because maybe they aren't fluff balls or purebreeds or whatever people look for..I will say that all of our dogs have unique stories & personalities that will suit many families- from 3 pound Yorkies & chihuahuas to 130 pound Great Dane & mixed breeds...we never discriminate. 

      We give vet care. We plead for fosters. We work our volunteers like there's no tomorrow because for some of these shelter dogs there is no tomorrow. No, they say that we can't save them all...but I say we can sure try!

Please share our Facebook page, petfinder pages, and blog! Help our animals by spreading the word. Everyone can do something...what will you do today?