I've been lurking around your blog for a long time now. I like your humor, it reminds me of my cousins. I also like reading about your rescue work and how you are even now dealing with a aggressive dog in your house. I feel like I would be too scared to have a dog like yours. Does she scare you? Do you ever think you will do something else and not rescue anymore? Does she make it hard to go out or to have a party at your house? I have so many questions bubbling up in my mind to ask you, but I will maybe write to you again for those. My last question to you is, what drives you to keep going?
Hello there Jordan,
I have to say your email was quite possibly one of the more in depth ones in regards to my rescue work. First I want to thank you for taking the time to email and ask. I am open to all questions and will happily do my best to answer them. Especially in this case where it's about my soul mates; the dogs! Anytime I can expand knowledge regarding rescue, and better the lives of those often forgotten.
I can understand your fear in regards to Mako and dogs like her. I cannot say that I have ever been afraid of her. I am fully aware of what she is capable of, and I've seen her go full on stupid. It's a sobering experience and one that reminds me of my responsibility of not only her safety but everyone around her; animals and humans alike. I'm no superhuman, so yes I have the all those great and terrible emotions that all other humans possess; I however cannot allow those emotions to be shown within my home. Like all animals, rescues especially feed off of our emotions. With that being said, it is very critical that we maintain a calm demeanour in our home so that our animals remain as calm as they can be.
As far as ever hangin up my leashes. No, is the simple answer. As I age, I am 43 now; I may have to scale back on how many animals I take on, and I may need to reexamine the size and temperament of the animals I also take on. In the end, rescue is about better the life of an animal who requires a second chance. As such it is important that I be in the proper position to better their lives and not cause them more harm. This would be why I do not have parties or large groups of people over in my home. Mako is particular in who she warms to and trusts. She can seem very interested in someone who comes over which can lead her to being in an over active frame of mind which can pose large problems. Until I have temperment tested her with someone and know that she is sound, she remains muzzled around anyone new in our home. Yes, having rescues; Mako in particular with her social issues does make it difficult to go out and do spur of the moment things. I have to plan ahead for everything and ensure that my being gone is not going to adversely affect her.
So what drives me to keep going? My absolute love of animals. My greatest desire is to 'Save Them All' For all of the times in my life when the chips where down and I needed that sympathetic ear, or someone to simply love me just as I am without judgement or hesitation; it was a dog. And honouring that kind of loyalty, devotion, and unconditional love should never look like the image below.
Vick has not served his time. His actions are unforgivable. They are the actions of a monster whom has no right being allowed out into society let alone given a key to any city. Dallas, Texas should be ashamed! Where Vick is concerned, he'll never get it. When we speak out we are speaking to all those surrounding him and cheering him on as though he's a hero?
Michael Vick IS A MONSTER
So yes I am driven to do far better, and show these amazing creatures that life does not have to hurt. Love, is gentle and kind, and it never asks you to do harm for profit. But I do believe that Francis said it best when he said:
"Our north star was kindness, kindness to animals, kindness to each other. There is an artificial distance put between ourselves and these animals. We pride ourselves and give ourselves a special place because we make all of these things, and we talk and we write. But when you get to know the animals and see the richness of their lives and the depth of their feelings and their intelligence. The grounding that they give us, the link that they give us to nature.
Its not that they are distant at all, these are our brother and sister creatures. The lives of all of these animals have intrinsic value… they’re not ours to dispose of or to discard. There is no small life or insignificant life that doesn’t matter. If Best Friends stands for anything it's the testament to following that dream and doing what you know to be the right thing to do. You may not change the world, but you'll have a good time trying."
Best Friends' philosophy, as expressed by cofounder Francis Battista
If I can even encourage just one person to sit down and watch The Champions, a documentary film by Darcy Dennett, which can be viewed on Netflix or downloaded via the link above; I'm glad. It will help you understand why we do what we do, but more over why it is so important to do what we do. The stigma and false information that surrounds dogs whom need a second chance is like a loaded gun aimed at some amazing animals. It's is unjust and it needs to end. It among a few other reasons is my driving force for speaking out against PETA. They are not ethical in their treatment of animals and in many cases are just as bad as the abusers that animals are rescued from. BAD RAP crew, Best Friends, New York Bully Crew, Rebecca Corry, 6 legs Foundation and other's are far more worthy of attention and praise; just to name a few
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Part of my pack enjoying some playtime and working on socialization.
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