Here’s a group I have supported for many years. They have taken in dogs that wouldn’t have a chance otherwise—whether it’s from injuries or illness—as well as lovely dogs that just need to find new homes. While the focus is cocker spaniels, they’ve helped other dogs as well including dogs saved from Korean meat farms. Though they are headquartered in Southern California their adopters come from all over, and their thorough processes make sure that each dog finds the best possible situation to thrive. I love these guys!
Saving Great Animals rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs in need. Their adoptable animals come to them from different types of situations. Many of them are rescued from highly over-populated shelters, where they are at risk of being euthanized. Some come from neglectful situations and others are surrendered by their owners or found on the street. Whatever their background, they love all the animals in their care and work hard to place them with suitable loving families. I’ve followed the transformation of dogs who came into their care –so scared they wouldn’t even look at you at first, and now thriving in their forever homes. SGA is a local group (Bellevue and greater Seattle).
I have been moved by the plight of laboratory animals since I was old enough to comprehend it. This group was formerly called Beagle Freedom Project –however, they work to help many animals, including cats, horses, and farm animals. The Rescue + Freedom Project is a US based non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing survivors of unique captivity and cruelty and telling their emotionally compelling stories to prompt social change and celebrate a #RescueLifestyle.
Since 2010 the charity has been freeing survivors from laboratory experiments, senior and special needs animals from shelters, and victims of horrific abuse from around the world.
No matter what the condition, the location, or the expense, the Rescue and Freedom Project stands at the ready to rescue, rehabilitate, and repeat.
Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary
This story moves me deeply and I have wanted to show support for what Catherine’s family is doing, taking a tragedy and turning it into something for the greater good of our fellow beings. Six-year-old Catherine Violet Hubbard was kind. A lover of all animals, she always made it a point to show them extraordinary compassion. Whether she was gently cradling an insect in her palm, or squeezing a furry friend in a full-bodied hug, Catherine wanted them to know that they could trust her and that she would keep them safe from harm. She said that when she grew up, she was going to take care of the animals, even creating her own business cards for “Catherine’s Animal Shelter,” with the self-appointed title of “Care Taker.”
Tragically, on December 14, 2012, Catherine’s life ended at Sandy Hook Elementary School – cutting short a young girl’s dream before it could become a reality.
Determined to honor their daughter’s memory and continue her crusade of compassion, Catherine’s parents are creating the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown, CT – a place of peace and inspiration where all creatures will know they are safe and that people are kind, just as Catherine would have wanted.
Marilyn is a wonderful landscape and animal artist from Pennsylvania-an amazingly talented woman with a heart for animals. She created and donated original art for the cover of the “Love Has Many Faces” CD project. Her works speak for themselves so please visit her site.