Sometimes life’s road curves away from reality and takes the person down a dangerous path. So it did for this person in the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako. The exact location doesn’t matter for this story because it ends at Turtle Gardens. A few weeks ago we received a call from the Court bailiff looking for a safe haven for dogs on a seized property. He didn’t know how many or what breed they were. Could we help? I answered to please call the SPCA as they have the funding and facilities to take in multiple dogs. But that we would help if need be. Famous last words!!
Monday he called back that there was no one else to help the dogs and that they were sled dogs possibly as many as 30. Could we help? Otherwise it was a bullet. I said yes and prayed silently and fervently that the resources to do this would fall into place. That we would have the money for the gas to pick them up. That we would have extra help. That there wouldn’t be too many. That they would be in good shape. That the money for speuters, vaccinations and vet care would be there when we needed it. And the biggest prayer of all – that they be mentally stable and adoptable.
Two days ago he called to give me the address and he still did not know the condition of the dogs but the owner was in hospital. Alarm bells went off in my head and I told him Dave and Stan would be there.
I will let the pictures tell the story. Sometimes rescue hurts the soul.
And now the faces of the "Sherriff" dogs.
This was where the first three dogs that arrived were locked in. They are an older dog the Grandma? and two teenagers. They have been living with me for two days now and are already asking for the door to potty. They are lean but mentally – they are ok. They are very adoptable.
And yesterday’s work:
The TG caravan brings the dogs to Turtle gardens to begin their journey to a better tomorrow.
©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.
Let us know what else we can do to help.
October 7th, 2007 | #
With tears in my eyes….there are no words…I am so sorry Turtle Gardens and the new entries. Life just isn’t fair sometimes. Thank you Yvette…this is such a huge endevour…
October 7th, 2007 | #
I posted a link on the I Village BC board. OMG I sincerly hope that all these dogs are adoptable.
October 7th, 2007 | #
Hi, I would really like to talk to you about adopting one or two of these dogs. How would I go about this. I have this huge feeling in my heart that these are dogs I could help also. I would like to speak with you sometime.
Thanks for doing all of this,
Sarah
October 8th, 2007 | #
Please fill out an application and email it to me on petfinder. The dogs will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and vet checked before adoption. Some will be ready before others. And there are some Alaskan Huskies but most are greyhound/siberian huskies.
October 8th, 2007 | #
oh my god. thanks for helping them.
October 9th, 2007 | #
Yvette & family,
WOW- (I think that is all that needs to be said.)
Would you please give me permission to try and contact the media about these dogs??? I think that the more people who know the more the better, and hopefully as word gets out there will be adoptions and sponsors.
As well as food and funds are there any supplies that you need asap? (More leashes, collars, beds, blankets etc.)
I will do anything that I can on this end to help – just let me know what you might need.
Thanks, bless you-
Melissa
October 10th, 2007 | #
Go ahead Melissa. There is a lot of people coming forward for these dogs! I will keep you updated on what we need. Thank you so much everyone for your kindness and support.
October 10th, 2007 | #
Yvette,
I saw an ad on Craigslist in the pet section about this.
Also I just contacted-
- CBC News
-The Province Paper
-The Sun
-Global News
-The Surrey Leader
-The Prince George Citizen
-Island Times Colonist
Hopefully some/all of them will come through and get the story out there!
October 10th, 2007 | #