Times Are Tough, Especially For Grass Roots Rescues!

I don’t think I have to tell you that times are tough. Things are getting better for sure, but for new and grass root rescues it’s just not fast enough. As you know, I volunteer my time, my photography, sometimes my home (when the husband agrees! LOL) to many dog organizations. Recently Barks of Love has been top on my list. Remember the pumpkin patch photos? (LOVE THEM) And the calendar? (which, by the way is still on sale!)

Barks of Love is a true grass roots rescue organization. The wonderful group of guys and gals work tirelessly to place dogs in homes. Sometimes, their hearts are too big though. (Not a bad thing!!!) In the past few months, so many dogs have been turned into the shelters in and around Los Angeles. Some of them from good homes that have run into hard times. Some from abusive situations. Some just strays that knew whose yard to wander into.

I seriously don’t know how they do it. Walk into a shelter that is full to capacity. (and full means, in most cases HUNDREDS of homeless dogs.) There to pick up only one dog. All eyes on them, pleading to be rescued too. But the one thing that gets in the way is not enough money. No money to save those sweet dogs. So the only other option for many is to be put to sleep.

Anyway, one of the gals from the rescue shared with me their dire situation. They need a little extra help this month because their hearts are too big. (she didn’t say that! LOL But I do!) So, if you have an extra 10 bucks or 20 bucks please donate to Barks Of Love. It’s fully tax deductible.

AND….if you were planning on getting me a Christmas present, skip it and make a donation instead. Seriously. I have everything I need. These dogs don’t.