What a great journey you have taken. I have had my time in dog rescue too and to see the poor creatures arrive, shaken, afraid and typically mistreated or abused would break even the coldest heart. Thankfully people like you met and indeed yourself are able to help and to shine a light on their situations.
Thanks for posting, I'm now a follower too.
Thank you very much for sharing you experience as well and for your kind words.
And above all, thank you for helping animals in shelters!
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