PROGRESS TOWARD SUCCESS

noun, \ˈprä-grəs\ : a forward or onward movement (as to an objective or goal);

noun, \sək-ˈses\ : degree of favorable or desired outcome

From Imprisonment to Freedom.

Paco

Imagine, if you can, a tiny, helpless creature -- one with skin that feels, eyes that see, ears that hear, lungs that starve for a breath of fresh air, a beating heart capable of love, and a mind which can organize thoughts at least as complex as:  “I am hungry, I am thirsty, I wish to run, I love you, please help me.”  

Paco was such a creature; a Chihuahua found living his fourteenth year in a birdcage. 

Lulu's baby boy, Elton

Thanks to the people at and the mission of Last Day Dog Rescue (LDDR), he is now living his remaining years, happy and free, in the loving care of his new foster family, where he runs outside, plays and even sleeps in a real bed.  Progress.


From Near-Death To Healthful Life.
You may have read, here, the terrible tale of Lulu and her litter of little “singers.”  Her pups  Dusty (Springfield), Elton (John), Elvis (Presley), Olivia (Newton-John), Petula (Clark), Ringo (Starr), and Tina (Turner) all contracted the most often deadly canine Parvovirus.  Each was treated…all, thankfully,  survived. 

Mother Lulu and a few of her pups have already been adopted.  Progress.

Tot

In a similar story, little Tot, one of a pair of sisters found chained and neglected in a back yard, had also contracted and suffered from Parvo.  She has survived and is resting comfortably, regaining her strength, and almost ready for adoption.  Progress.

From Neglect to Impatience to Acceptance:
Adonis was a crudity case (considered wild) taken to a shelter at the tender and confused age of six months where he remained until just after his first birthday when he was adopted and given his first-ever toy.  What a gift.  What a mixed blessing.  He so adored his toy that he took to “burying” it in safe places…such as the family’s sofa…deep down in the stuffing of it.  He was taken back to the shelter and surrendered for an immediate kill for lack of room.  LDDR was contacted by the shelter volunteers who were unwilling to kill him.

Adonis

Taking his behavioral issues into account, LDDR arranged for boarding for him for an additional six months, where he was “tamed” and trained.  In the end, Adonis was discovered by a minister and his wife, who adopted him and gave him the love and attention he both craved and needed.  They are happy to inform us that he is happy, healthy, has a chest full of toys which require no hiding, and has become the unofficial mascot of their congregation, attending many church functions with dignity and aplomb.  Progress.

From “Home?” to “Home!”

Poppy

Poppy was rescued with two other siblings from a litter of six.  All three were adopted and found homes.  Unfortunately, Poppy’s enthusiasm and boundless energy proved too much for adoptive family after adoptive family.  We’re happy to report that she was finally placed in her final adoptive home with a family determined to love her to, and train her to be, the wonderful pet she now is.  Progress.


From Puppy Mill to Puppy Mom.

Proud Mama, Tink

Tink, another LDDR adoption success story, was rescued during the bust and subsequent shut-down of a highly abusive puppy mill.  Momma Tink, is about the have her first attended litter outside of a stacked crate, in a warm and comfortable home, with the assistance of a loving and compassionate family.  Progress.


From Abandonment to Adoption.
Rachel, an oft-rejected Pit Bull mix, was carried into a PetSmart store at closing time and dumped there without so much as a plea for help on the part of her “family.”  LDDR found an adoptive home for her in just five days -- a record time for both Pit Bull mixes and LDDR!  Progress.

Rachel

We’re making Progress every day.  Progress in giving dogs a chance at normalcy…often, a chance at life, itself.  We’re an organization of volunteers who believe in our cause and devote ourselves, wholly, to it. 

Progress at anything can often seem terribly slow, most especially when needs are great, when needs are urgent, when needs are crucially important.  We celebrate each of our victories with equal enthusiasm, in the face of continued, unnecessary need. 

You can be part of our Progress.  Please visit our website at www.lastdaydogrescue.org.  Take a peek through our pages of animals available for foster or adoption. Consider whether your home could be made even brighter with the addition of a canine companion.  Browse through our donations page and see how you can help us meet our goals through the tax-deductible donation of goods or funds.  Start a fund-raising drive or event in your neighborhood or at your office.  Check with you employer and see if they have a Matching Donation Program in place, or encourage them to establish one.  Come to any one of various community events at which we feature our adoptables.  Or simply spread the word of the mission and work of LDDR.

We’re making Progress.  Will you please help us and pave the way to future Success? 

On behalf of our dogs, our volunteers and all the families who proudly call an adopted pet “Ours,” we thank you.       

Written by Mark Bernazzoli

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