NOTE TO ADOPTERS

"Lassie, Cleo, Rin Tin Tin and Toto don't show up in a Rescue shelter.  We don't get the elegantly coiffed, classically beautiful, completely trained, or perfectly behaved dog or cat.  We get the leftovers.  Animals that other people have incompetently bred, inadequately socialized, ineffectively "trained," and badly treated.  Most Rescue dogs and cats have had it. They've been pushed from one lousy situation to another.  They've never had proper veterinary care, kind and consistent training, or sufficient company.  They've lived outside, in a crate, or in the basement.  They're scared, depressed and anxious.  Some are angry.  Some are sick. Some have given up.

But we are an Animal Rescue and we don't give up.  We never give up on animal.  We know that they are living beings, with a spirit, a heart and feelings.  Our animals are not commodities, things, or garbage.  They are part of sacred creation and they deserve as much love and care and respect as the next Westminster champion.  So please, please don't come to rescue a dog or cat in the hopes of getting a "bargain," or indeed of "getting" anything.  Come to the shelter to give, to love, to save a life and to mend your own spirit.  For Rescue will reward you in ways you never thought possible.  We can promise you this -- a rescue dog or cat will make you a better person."  Unknown