What does $10,000 mean to the typical animal rescue or shelter? For last year’s recipient of the DogTime Petties donation, Wags and Walks, it meant a second chance for dozens of Southern California canines in high-volume, low-adoption areas.
From a discarded former breeding dog to pups who needed just a little extra care to get healthy to purebreds of all shapes and sizes, these animals had one thing in common: They faced grim futures at municipal shelters — until they were spotted by Lesley Brog, founder of Wags and Walks.
“I was able to do some amazing things with this grant money,” said Brog, and the photo evidence confirms it. In addition to guaranteeing loving families for dogs who’ve never known comfort and kindness, the donation helped facilitate the organization’s other mission: humane education programs in urban school districts. Grab a tissue and enjoy the photos below!
Will your favorite shelter be the one to win this year? Nominate now through June 29, 2012. The shelter or rescue with the most nominations will win $10,000, so spread the word! Good luck…
Two recent rescues, Izzy and Sam, have mastered the art of sharing
Cass, a Bijon Frise with distemper, was unlikely to survive shelter life
Cass, meeting a neighbor, after his Wags and Walks rescue
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Moby, a recent rescue, enjoying affection
German Shepherd Dog found wandering the streets, adopted by his foster family
Humane education begins early (and seems to be working)
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A Wags and Walks rescue dog facilitating a teachable moment
Visiting a classroom, teaching kindness to animals
Jasmine, a pregnant Pit Bull, before she was rescued from the Baldwin Park shelter
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Jasmine's pile of puppies
Jasmine nursing her litter
Jasmine puppy #1: adopted!
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Jasmine puppy #2: adopted!
Max, a Maltese, before his rescue from the Carson shelter
Max now: happy, loved, and groomed!
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Moo's chances for adoption were slim: a Pit Bull with a case of kennel cough
