Words from Our Founder

Animals have always felt like a safe place to land for me. As a somewhat “weird kid,” and during some difficult times at home, I always found comfort in a cat or dog. There was something about their ability to connect with you without needing words that made me feel safe. Even now, I find myself on the hard days waiting to come home to my pitties so I can put my head against their bodies, and find a little bit of peace on the couch.

Animals have an incredible ability to love, trust, and connect - even after experiencing abuse, neglect, or things we may never fully understand. One of the great mysteries of fostering or adopting a shelter animal is wondering what they went through before they found their way to us. We may never know their whole story. What we do know is that their past does not have to determine their future.

With the right tools, support, patience, and time, we have watched animals transform again and again.

I have seen a dog who once attacked every other dog learn to walk calmly around them. I have seen a dog who couldn't stop jumping and nibbling become a dog who could happily live in a home without making everyday life difficult for their family. I have seen a Newfie who was so neglected and abused that her skin was raw and she became the most loving family pet.

These stories have shaped my life.

They remind me that sometimes an animal doesn't need to be “changed.” They need someone willing to understand them, give them a chance, and stay long enough for them to feel safe. That is why we care. And that is why we want to help as many of these animals as we possibly can by giving them the time they need to decompress and find safety at our rescue.