“Do you know any Doberman Pinscher Rescues up there? I have a full-blooded female. Ears and tail docked, fully vetted, very sweet and was at one time, fully trained…one just needs to know the right words. She gets along with other dogs, cats – so-so, and very small dogs. A Vet Tech got her from a family that kept her in a “too small crate” for three months; she was skin and bones. House trained and will use the dog door. Has had all her shots and is fixed.” That was on May 20th at 7:46am.
Oh, Foster Momma Felicia…Your heart is so big and your immense desire to help each and every one of God’s creatures is heartwarming and at times, overwhelming.
At 5:10pm that same day, we had a rescue commitment with United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of MN. I had contacted Blaine Seelinger, a member and foster for this rescue. He in turn had contacted Mary Ruud, founder and President of the rescue, who gave the green light to take this girl in.
Felicia and I met once again in Liberty MO. There were 4 smalls, 2 Chihuahuas and 2 Dachshunds that Felicia had pulled from the euthanasia list of Wewoka OK and from a backyard breeding situation that had gotten out of control. To ensure their safety and a second chance at life, Almost Home Foster & Rescue agreed to take them.
While en route back to Minnesota, and keeping everyone aware of distance and a timeline of arrival, Mary popped into the chat, “Are you going through Algona IA at all.”
“No, that is at least one hour off course for me. What do you need?”
“We have another Dobie in Algona that needs to get to Buffalo, MN to the rescue.”
“If they can meet me in Clear Lake, IA, I can get her to Blaine.” And that is how we picked up another Doberman, giving us a full carload.
By 4:30pm on Saturday afternoon, Blaine Seelinger was loading up Lettie and Luna. Lettie would remain with Blaine as a foster and Luna would continue her journey to the rescue in Buffalo.
All too often, we hear and witness competition between rescues. All too often, as a result, the dog suffers and “what is best for the furbaby” is set aside. I enjoy working with other rescues. I enjoy seeing the puppers get that second chance. I thrive and am grateful for any rescue that say, “Yes, I can help.”
Stepping up means, “Yes, I can help.”
