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…
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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 -
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) -
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 -
Jasmine's pile of puppies -
Jasmine nursing her litter -
Jasmine puppy #1: adopted! -
Jasmine puppy #2: adopted! -
Max, a Maltese, before his rescue from the Carson shelter -
Max now: happy, loved, and groomed! -
Moo's chances for adoption were slim: a Pit Bull with a case of kennel cough -
Rescued Moo with his lucky human -
Alice, a mini Wheaten Terrier in her new home -
Jasmine puppy bonus photo #1 -
Jasmine puppy bonus photo #2 -
Jasmine puppies bonus photo #3
