* Alex and I did a little road trippin' last weekend and headed down to Benld, Illinois for a home visit for English Setter Rescue. We were so pleased to make that long drive to be able to meet Gloria and talk to her about adopting a setter and providing a forever home. Sure I may have complained it was 4.5 hours of driving each way past nothing but cornfields, and I drove Alex crazy jibber-jabbering in the car the whole way about how can there was nothing but cornfields to look at, but oh it was so worth it. Not only did Gloria get approved for MacArthur, but she also adopted his former kennel-mate Patton. These two dogs were surrendered in Kentucky with 2 other setters because the former owner no longer wanted to hunt so simply disposed of them like unwanted kitchen appliances. Of the four dogs Ike was first adopted and now Gloria has Mac & Patton! (we still need to find a home for Winston folks! www.ohioenglishsetterrescue.org - click on adoptable dogs) There were so many people who made this possible - OESR for stepping in to pull all four dogs, dedicated foster homes in different states caring for them and transport volunteers to get them to Gloria. But in the end, all these little acts added up to a happy homecoming. These pictures are of Gloria and MacArthur and Patton meeting yesterday in Indiana before heading home to southern Illinois. My heart is full that these dogs have found such a loving home.
It takes a village to get dogs homes, so do whatever little part you can. This happy rescue story is because many little pieces of the puzzle came together. Why don't you all find a way to be a part of the solution? Rescue, educate, volunteer...care. It's more rewarding than you know.
- Shannon
