Christmas Spirit

Last week, I helped load up one of my very favorite dogs from Operation Broken Chain onto a transport to start his new life. This is Spirit:

Spirit is such a special guy. He was a shelter favorite from day one, and he was one of “my dogs,” in the enrichment pen I was assigned to. I played fetch with him, discovered his love of peanut butter Kongs, figured out he knows “sit” and of course had the honor of cleaning up his business.

Everyone who has the pleasure of meeting Spirit falls in love with his sweet nature, his big goofy smile and that hilarious horse/velociraptor sounding growl/howl/bark/squeal. (Seriously, what IS that noise??)

The volunteers at the shelter all talk about how far many of the dogs have come since they were rescued over Thanksgiving weekend. But we never said that about Spirit – he seemed “perfect” from the beginning.  He was named for the wonderful spirit he exhibited from day one – he loves everyone he meets, and even though he came from hell on earth, he wants nothing more than to be in your lap or curl up in the corner with a favorite toy.

So where is Spirit now? This lucky guy is hanging out with the awesome folks at Big Bully Rescue in Phoenix, Arizona. Big Bully Rescue is “dedicated to rescuing and rehoming bully-type breeds.” They specialize in American Bulldogs, Olde English Bulldogs, Presa Canarios, Pit Bulls, Bullmastiffs, Cane Corsos, Dogo Argentinos and Dogue de Bordeauxs “French Mastiffs.” They, like so many rescue organizations across the country, are a small organization who rely on foster families, and the need in their area is far larger than their capacity. Even so, they just couldn’t turn their back on Spirit when they heard his story.

I may or may not have cried like a baby when Spirit’s transport pulled away from the shelter – ok, I did. (Seriously, like a little girl.) I am going to miss him so much, but of course I am beyond thrilled for him that he’ll get to spend Christmas in a loving foster home. Lucky foster family!

To find out how you can add Spirit to your family, check out Big Bully Rescue or visit their Facebook page to get lots of updates on Spirit. You can help donate to Spirit’s care here.

There are still 25 dogs at the emergency shelter in need of rescue organizations to take them in. If you’re a pit bull rescue organization in the United States or Canada and would like to help these dogs by becoming a placement partner with Animal Rescue Corps, please e-mail placement@animalrescuecorps.org.

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My New Friends

I had the honor and pleasure of visiting the Operation Broken Chain dogs this morning at the emergency shelter.  A handful of the pit bulls and all the non-pit bull type dogs have been placed with rescue organizations and will soon be up for adoption – including Ellie Mae, placed with Agape Animal Rescue who just gave birth to her 7 puppies over the weekend. Congratulations, momma – your breeding days are over!

Five boys, two girls. Adorbs, much?
Photo courtesy of Ellie Mae’s foster dad.

Today was an awesome day for me to head back out to the shelter. Up until now, the volunteers focus has been attending to medical needs, providing food and water, and keeping the cages clean.  Now that a good number of the dogs have been placed, with a little extra time and manpower Animal Rescue Corps added “enrichment” time to  the dogs’ schedules.  “Enrichment” is a 10 - 20 minute period of time in which the dogs are let of out their crates in a confined area for supervised interaction with toys, treats, and play. This time is used to evaluate the dogs and take notes on their mental state, so ARC can determine the best situation for them to be placed in, once they leave the emergency shelter.

So guess what I got to do today? That’s right, I was lucky enough to be assigned to one of the enrichment areas. Now, technically, I was still on poop-scoop and cage-cleaning duty, but still – I had the absolute best morning. I can’t wait to introduce you to my new friends…

Fred

Fred is a love-and-a-half. He is so happy, and just loves being a dog! He ran around the enclosure for his entire time period, chasing after and playing with a rubber Kong bone. He loved being loved on, and had the most wonderful “plop-down” when he got tired – he just threw his body to the ground. Such a character!

Elsie

Wow, Elsie…this girl has some energy!  She was so much fun to watch run around. Whoever is lucky enough to be Elsie’s foster family is going to have a blast watching her learn and grow. And this one has some serious webbed paws going on, she’s gonna be a swimmer, for sure!

Shay

Poor little cautious Shay, with sores on her behind.  After Fred and Elsie spend their “recess” bounding around the enclosure and romping in the hay, Shay was a reminder that every dog is different, and recovers from trauma differently. Even though she’s now had nine days of eating regularly, Shay is still very underweight.  She padded around the room cautiously, exploring the play tunnel and sniffing the toys. She wasn’t too enthusiastic about being touched, but after what she’s been through, who could blame her?

Bosco

My little precious Bosco was the one that just broke my heart today. Even though we’re brindle lovers at Foster House, I am a huge sucker for the black and white pitties.  Poor little Bosco just didn’t feel like venturing out from the safety of his crate today. He’d take a few tentative steps but never ventured more than a few inches from the door before he would dart back inside. In all fairness to Bosco, there’s a lot of noise and activity at the shelter, so again – who can blame him for being cautious?

Geiger

After Bosco came a complete 180 with the arrival of Hurricane Geiger! Oh my lord, I fell in love with this little sweetie instantly. Geiger is a classic case of a dog who realizes that the worst is behind her, and she’s not going to waste any time wallowing in her past, no sir. What a ball of fun! Tearing around the room, slipping and sliding in the hay, and discovering the Most Wonderful Thing Ever: a squeak toy!

Winnie

Darling Winnie, oh I just love her! Alert and curious, tentative yet trusting. I’m no professional, but I just have a feeling that Winnie will absolutely flourish in a loving foster home. Just like I’m sure all of these dogs will!

And as always, HUGE thank you to Amiee Stubbs Photography for such beautiful photographs of these darling pups! Can she capture an animal’s spirit or what?

While these dogs will eventually be available for adoption, I should note that Animal Rescue Corps does not adopt out the dogs they rescue directly. They rely on a network of placement partners to take custody of the dogs, and place them in loving foster homes until they can be adopted.  Animal Rescue Corps is still in need of placement partners for many of these wonderful dogs. If you are a pit bull rescue group in the U.S. or Canada and you are interested in partnering with Animal Rescue Corps to help our bully breed friends from Operation Broken Chain, or future operations, this is a great time to begin that relationship. Please email placement@animalrescuecorps.org to start that process.

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Operation Broken Chain

I could not believe it when I heard - Animal Rescue Corps was on the ground in Middle Tennessee once again, called to a property in Cheatham County on the evening of Thanksgiving.  When they arrived, they discovered 65 dogs living on chains, in what is suspected to be the largest dog fighting operation ever discovered in Tennessee. Operation Broken Chain was officially underway, and my heart was officially broken.

I watched the news in horror as I saw these poor precious dogs – most of them pit bull mixes – with heavy logging chains around their necks, tied to spikes in the ground.

Some of them were so malnourished, with skin stretched so tightly over their bones, that they had open sores just from sitting on the ground.

Others had scars on their faces and chests that told a gruesome story of abuse.

Along with the pit bull type dogs, there were a handful of Beagles and Hounds. One of the Hounds was pregnant, perhaps a side breeding business? Do I even want to know?

If their water dish was frozen over, how were they supposed to drink it??

*Sigh* and puppies….

Animal Rescue Corps has been in Tennessee seven times in the last several years, most recently with Operation Freedom this past summer, and Operation Sweethearts last year.  Does this mean that there’s a worse culture of abuse here than in other parts of the country? ARC president Scotlund Haisley says not necessarily. A lot of times, rural Animal Control offices simply don’t have the resources to handle such situations, and need the help. Thankfully, ARC is there to respond.

Just another day in the life of Agape Animal Rescue Director, Tanya Willis – kicking a$$ and saving lives.

Foster Dad and I spent this past Sunday out at the emergency shelter, set up in half of a warehouse in Lebanon, Tennessee.  It was cold and loud, but for these dogs it was the first place they’ve ever been “safe” in their lives.

This was such a different experience than the last couple rescues operations we’ve volunteered with. In Sweethearts and Freedom, most of the dogs were terrified of everything – especially us. But you guys, these dogs…in true pit bull fashion, these dogs wanted nothing more than human affection. As we distributed food and water, they were pushing against the doors of their cages trying to climb into our laps. As we passed by them, they would press their whole sides against their crates and wag their tails fiercely, in the hopes they might get a little scratch through the bars. And when we took them into the “potty area” to stretch their legs so we could clean their crates, most of them prefered to be in our laps covering our faces with sweet kisses, or chasing a rubber Kong around the room – experiencing “play” for the very first time. Every single one of them stole my heart.

Every single one of these dogs embodies the word “resilience” – no amount of abuse or neglect could break their spirits.

That day was the first full day the dogs were at the shelter, which was focused on getting all the dogs initial veterinary exams and documenting their conditions. The dogs didn’t even have names yet – but one of them sticks in my mind. A sweet brown and white girl with severe crate anxiety – the way she gnawed at that thing, she bloodied her nose trying to escape. But when she got out and into the potty area, even though her bones were visible under her skin and she walked as though she was in constant pain, after some cautious sniffing…she started to prance. Actually prance around the enclosure, chasing after a Kong. It’s like she suddenly realized, “Oh yeah! I’m a dog and it’s awesome!” It was absolutely amazing to see.

Even though we’ve not been able to go back since Sunday, these dogs have been in my mind non-stop since then. As much as these cases break my heart, I try so hard to think of it as the happiest time in theses dogs’ lives so far. After all, their suffering is over.

Operation Broken Chain in the news:

(Nov. 24) Dog Fighting Operation Busted
(Nov. 25) Rescued Dogs are being Nursed Back to Health
(Nov. 26) Federal Agents Investigate Dog Fighting Operation
(Nov. 26) 65 Dogs Removed from Suspected Dog Fighting Operation
(Nov. 28) Interview with Scotlund Haisley on Morning Line
(Nov. 28) Suspected Dog Fighting Operation Uncovered in Cheatham County

How you can help.

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In My Own Backyard

I woke up one day last week to the unmistakable whimper of puppies.

My heart sank.  I knew immediately where it was coming from.  I had heard it before.

I looked out my back window and my suspicions were confirmed. 

I counted at least six little puppies, maybe 5-6 weeks old.  I know who their momma is – she’s a repeat offender.  She’s one of the many stray dogs who roam my neighborhood, un-cared for, un-loved, and of course un-spayed.  She hangs out in my neighbors back yard a lot of the time, though she doesn’t “belong” to them (that is, they claim no responsibility for her).  And so, these puppies,  like other litters before them, will go unclaimed as well.

Since Foster Dad and I began our foster journey almost a year ago, we’ve rehomed five dogs.  Five dogs who otherwise might not have had a chance at a happy healthy life, are now in loving furever homes.  This last batch of stray puppies brought more dogs into this world than Foster Dad and I have rescued and rehomed since we started fostering.  Because of this one dog, all our efforts have essentially been canceled out - plus one more!

Talk about a deflating moment.

I see these poor puppies and I feel completely helpless.  We are absolutely not in a situation to rescue a litter of puppies.  And if they have any pit bull in them (and knowing who the daddy most likely is, they probably do), they don’t have a chance at the Humane Association or our local Animal Control – neither of whom adopt out pit bulls. 

At the same time, my heart aches for them and their mother - did Roxie come from a situation like this?  Was she born under a shed to a malnourished over-bred mother?  When she was big enough, did she finally wander off because she didn’t know what else to do?  If we hadn’t picked her up that night, how soon would it have been before she popped out a litter of her own?

I’ve had this post in “draft” form for nearly a week now, trying to think of a nice tidy way to wrap it up.  I don’t have it.  I am beyond upset at what I see going on right in front of me.  I can’t even bring myself to think about how many other stray dogs in my city alone are contributing to the pet overpopulation problem, right this moment – let alone all over the country. Every time I come back to this post to finish it up, I get so angry I could cry.  So, with nothing else to say o the matter at this moment….

…to be continued.

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A Bunch of Random

Let’s skip over all the I-know-we-haven’t-posted-in-awhile-we’ve-been-so-busy-but-we’re-still-here stuff, and just jump right in, shall we? 

Update: Operation Freedom Dogs

After 21 days at the emergency shelter, all 200+ rescued animals - including dogs, cats, turtles, chickens, geese, fish, a goat & a donkey – have been placed with rescue partners in loving foster homes.  All of them will continue on their road to physical and mental rehabilitation, and hopefully will be available for adoption soon.  A list of Animal Rescue Corps’ placement partners can be found here:

Agape Animal Rescue (Nashville, TN)
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue (Thompsons Station, TN)
Central Kentucky Regional Humane Society (Lancaster, KY)
Northwoods Humane Society (Haywood, WI)
Country K9 Rescue (Lebanon, TN)
Nashville Cat Rescue (Nashville, TN)
New Leash on Life (Lebanon, TN)
Noah’s Ark Society (Nashville, TN)

The number of people who came together to make this rescue possible is truly amazing – of course the staff of ARC, countless volunteers who gave their time and energy for three weeks, local restaurants who provided lunch each day, veterinarians who volunteered their services, local community members who donated supplies, photographers who spent hours at the shelter capturing touching images, the media for covering the story and bringing attention to the operation, and of course the rescue organizations who stepped up as placement partners and the foster families who will see these animals through to adoption.  It’s been an overwhelming, emotional experience, and I am truly humbled to have been a part of it.  It’s been a privilege working with each and every one of you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Auction for the Dogs

On the heels of Operation Freedom Dogs, Brentwood Jewelry & Gifts (Nashville, TN) donated this bee-you-tee-full ring to Animal Rescue Corps.  The ring, modeled here by animal lover Mrs. Tennessee 2012 Bethany Sharp, is now up for auction on Ebay (link below).  ARC will donate a portion of the proceeds to Agape Animal Rescue and other placement partners with Operation Freedom.  Bidding is open through Saturday, July 28th.

The stunning lady’s 18k White Gold Polynesian Black Cultured Pearl (pictured above) and diamond ring is set with a 14.0 mm mostly Round Black “Peackock” colored Black Pearl. The cross over shank is bead set with a total of fifty round brilliant cut diamonds, approximate total diamond weight 1.00 carats, graded S11 clarity and G in color.; the ring weighs 11.80 grams. The appraised value is $6,800.00.

Room for One More?

Agape has taken just one more pup from Operation Freedom into their foster program.  Because how can anyone resist that face?  Meet Prince!

Is he a doll face or what?   I know I said this about every single dog at the emergency shelter at one point or another, but Prince is seriously one of my favorites.  So happy to have him in the Agape family!

Recap: Glitter & Glam

Nope, nevermind…I’ve got too many awesome pictures to share, G&G 2012 deserves its own post.  Here’s a preview:

KITTEH!!

My sister got a new kitten.  His name is Preekaroo (I don’t know, you’ll have to ask her). 

I mean, I am not a cat person, but come ON…no one can deny that kittens are damn cute.

Cooper

Still adorable, still adoptable. Still waiting on his Furever Family to find him.  Is it you?

If you’d like to add Cooper to your family, please fill out an application with Agape Animal Rescue.

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Agape’s Freedom Dogs

Over the weekend, Agape Animal Rescue volunteers and foster parents loaded up over a dozen of the Freedom Dogs for the next leg of their journey on the way to Furever…their foster homes!  Foster Dad and I had the honor of meeting most of these dogs over the weekend,  and I can tell you they are all absolute loves.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am forever amazed by the resilience of dogs and their capacity to forgive us and trust again even after being neglected for their entire lives.  Amazing…just amazing.

So now, without further ado, I am proud and honored to introduce you to the newest members of the Agape Family; The Freedom Dogs!

Tessa

Angel

Angel has the pleasure of bunking with former Foster House tenant, Kate!  This will be Kate’s second stint at rehabilitating a damaged dog.  Her former foster brother, Sweetheart Jake, has been adopted into a wonderful home and is doing awesome.  Angel is a lucky girl!

Jerry Lewis

Stella

Tonka

Indy

Cinderella

Daisy

Beasley

Jimmy

Alex

Blue

Hmm, am I forgetting something?  I feel like I’m forgetting something….oh that’s right, puppies!!!!!!

Liberty & Justice

These fourteen dogs were the first to leave the emergency shelter.  They’re a combination of dogs from Operation Freedom Dogs and Operation Freedom Part 2.  At this point, every one of them still needs medical attention of some kind – there’s any combination of heartworms, mange and malnutrition among them, and they all need their no-babies surgeries.  There are also varying degrees of mental rehabilitation that will need to be done before they’ll be officially ready for adoption, though some seem more “ready” than others.  So if you see one that strikes your fancy, hang in there – and keep an eye on the Agape Adoptable Dogs page of their website, and the Agape Facebook page for updates and more pictures.  In the meantime, if you are interested in sponsoring one of these sweet souls, in any dollar amount, you can do so by clicking here.

Humongous THANK YOU’s go to Amiee Stubbs for these beautiful photos, Agape Animal Rescue for accepting these dolls into their wonderful foster program, and of course Animal Rescue Corps for never turning their backs on an animal in need.  Welcome to the Agape family, Freedom Dogs! 

I know I’ve  been doing a lot of non-Cooper related posts lately, but he’s still on the market!  If you’d like to add Cooper to your family, please fill out an application with Agape Animal Rescue.

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Operation Freedom…part 2??

Last week I wrote about a hoarding bust that took place on July 3rd about an hour outside of Nashville, dubbed Operation Freedom Dogs.  Over 100 dogs were liberated from disgusting conditions and taken to an emergency shelter near Foster House.  

Foster Dad and I spent the weekend volunteering with them, feeding the dogs their special diet, lugging crates around and cleaning up their business. While a handful of the pups seem thrilled to be sprung from their hell on earth and ready to start their new life, the majority of them are terrified. Most of them cowered in the back of their crates when we opened the doors. They were all covered in bloated ticks. Some wouldn’t eat. One is so pregnant she’s about to pop.  One is blind. It was exhausting, dirty, heartbreaking work, but we felt good knowing that those dogs would never have to suffer again.  For the rest of their lives, they’d be safe, fed clean food & water every day, and get medical attention they need.

But then, just days later, Animal Rescue Corps got an emergency call from the White County sheriff’s department, asking for help in responding to yet another animal cruelty situation, at a property that had been operating as an “animal sanctuary.” 

Most of the animals are underweight, suffering from external parasites, and have untreated wounds. Their living conditions were hazardous to their physical, social, and emotional well being and no animals had access to clean water or sufficient food.

 

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And so 24 chickens, 12 rabbits, 12 dogs, 7 cats, 6 ducks, 3 turtles, a goose, a goat, a donkey and even some goldfish joined the Freedom Dogs at the emergency shelter…Operation Freedom Part 2.

I haven’t been able to get back to the emergency shelter since the new crew has come in.  Honestly, it’s taken me several days to get this post together, because I just haven’t wanted to sit down and write it.  It’s hard sometimes to be optimistic about the rescue work you’re doing when you see so much neglect in such a short period of time. It’s hard to think about how many more animals are in similar situations right now, suffering – because no one but their abusers know they exist.

But then I hear that one of the volunteers has already adopted all of the goldfish, and that all of the cats have been taken in by a local cat rescue group.  Most of the dogs are eating now, and Agape Animal Rescue is going to take a dozen of them into our adoption program.  I see that Goat and Donkey have been reunited, and in the words of The Turtles, are so happy to-ge-theeeeeeeeer!

So Foster Dad and I will buck up, strap on our hard soled shoes and ARC volunteer t-shirts and head back to the emergency shelter this weekend.  We’ll either be scooping poop, cleaning dog cages, or maybe get our first lesson in chicken wrangling.  Whatever they need.  For the animals.

If you live in the Nashville area and would like to help, the emergency shelter is in desperate need of supplies and volunteers:

We are in continual need of volunteers at our emergency shelter (at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds) over the course of the next week or two. While we have a strong need for individuals with previous ARC training and/or emergency rescue experience, we are happy to welcome new volunteers looking to learn the ropes! If you are comfortable around a variety of animals and can give your time on our 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm shifts, please email volunteer@animalrescuecorps.org with your contact information and any relevant skills/experience so that our volunteer coordinator can contact you if needed.

We are currently in need of the following supplies, which can be delivered to the Vaughn Building at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds: puppy pads, latex-free gloves, dust/surgical masks, paper towels, large KONG dog toys, creamy peanut butter, equine pine/pine shavings, breeder maintenance chicken scratch, goat and donkey feed, duck and geese feed, & rabbit food.

If you don’t live in Nashville but would still like to help, you can donate on Animal Rescue Corps website, or to Agape Animal Rescue.  The twelve dogs we take in are surely going to need some extended medical care and attention – I heard an estimate of about $3000 per dog…yikes!  I don’t know which ones they will be yet, but I can’t wait to introduce them to you.

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Operation Freedom Dogs

My first thought: *sigh* here we go again…

On July 3rd, Animal Rescue Corps was on the scene again in Middle Tennessee carrying out a large-scale rescue effort.  Over 100 medium to large size dogs were reported living in deplorable conditions in Lebanon, about an hour east of Nashville.  Just like they did in February’s Operation Sweethearts, ARC responded to the reports and found unimaginable conditions. As temperatures reached record highs across Tennessee and much of the country, these dogs lived their days crowded together in pens with no shelter from the elements. Water bowls were found dry, their food crawling with insects. 

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From a statement by ARC,

Animal Rescue Corps only recently learned of these dogs and the conditions they were forced to exist in for two decades… rusty decrepit cages with nothing for shelter but sharp metal boxes and rusted out barrels, dangerous terrain littered with nails, dangerous objects and the bones of dogs that did not survive these harsh conditions.

The good news?  Every last dog was surrendered and removed from the property.

On the Fourth of July, as Americans from coast to coast celebrated their Independence, these dogs were getting their first taste of Freedom. Just like the Sweethearts this past winter, they will all be vetted, groomed, temperament tested and placed with rescue organizations to get them ready for adoption into loving homes.  But before that can happen, some will need intensive medical attention for broken bones, untreated injuries, and (I would guess) heartworms.  The worst is over for these sweet babies, but they still have a long way to go.

**UPDATE** I just found out that the Freedom Dogs will be honored at this Sunday night’s awesome Agape fundraiser, Glitter & Glam!  Also, Animal Rescue Corps President, Scotlund Haisley, will be there as a guest speaker and runway model!  Like you needed another reason to go…

To find out more about how you can help the Freedom Dogs, watch for updates on the Animal Rescue Corps website.

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More Puppy Therapy

This is Olive.

Up until this past weekend, Olive has spent her entire short life tied to a tree in my neighborhood.  She caught the eye of a neighbor and friend of mine, the hilarious and brilliant Jen from South Nashville Life.  She was tied up outside some apartments that up are run by our neighborhood association, and tying an animal outside in such a way is a breach of their lease (not to mention just not cool, but we’ve already talked about that). 

So Jen and I worked with the board of our neighborhood association to speak with the owner about surrendering the dog.  When Jen went to check on her one hot day and found her once again with no water, and discovered that the dog’s “owners” had taken off to Florida for a long weekend, her heartstrings snapped right in two.  We finally tracked down the ower and she agreed to surrender the puppy to us.

Now Olive is living happily at Jen’s pad, with her two new foster brothers, Marvin & Eli – who, as of yet, are not quite sure what to make of this new guest.  Check back tomorrow to hear Jen’s take about a new furry guest in her home!

The best part?  Jen is signing up with Agape to be a foster parent, so Olive can get into the Agape program!  Woo-hoo!!  That means little Olive will be able to reap all the benefits that come with being an Agape dog – food, toys, professional photos, and the whole enchilada of vet care (shots, meds, and the ever-important no-baby surgery).  And you know what else that means – Olive will soon be searching for her Furever Family!  Is it you?

If you’d like to make Olive part a Furever part of your family, please fill out an application with Agape Animal Rescue.

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Jake & Kate

Remember this guy?

This is Jake.  He’s one of the seventeen dogs that Agape Animal Rescue has taken in from Operation Sweethearts, the cruelty case busted by Animal Rescue Corps on Valentine’s Day.  He was kept outside 24 hours a day, living in filth, hungry, cold and scared.  Guess where Jake is now?

Recognize his snuggle buddy?  That’s right!  That’s former foster Kaylee (now Kate) – Jake was taken in by her amazing furever family to help nurse him back to health and get him ready to find People of his very own!   Kate’s superstar dog trainer mom, Kandice, reports of Jake’s first night in his new pad:

“You can see by the picture Jake is loving his new place. He will come to me on first day but very cautious…Will keep you posted as to his progress. I think Kate and Jake are going to be best friends.”

I look at these two together, warm and safe and happy, and I can’t help but think that the beginning part of Kate’s life has an eerie similarity to Jake’s…she’s going to be such a good foster-sister to Jake, because she can relate to the pain and uncertainty he’s been through.  And thanks to Agape and ARC, neither of them have to worry about going back to that kind of life ever again!

For information on adopting Jake, please contact
Agape Animal Rescue.
A lot of the Sweethearts that Agape took in from this rescue operation continue to need extensive medical care.  Please consider donating towards their needs.

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