A Safe Haven for Forgotten Furry Friends
Imagine a place where old dogs, sick dogs, abused dogs, abandoned dogs, and unwanted dogs all come together to rest, to live, to play, and to snuggle. Where meals come morning and night, classical music is always playing, and love overflows. The only choice they have to make is which couch or dog bed to lay on and which visitor to smother with kisses. Just a place for dogs to be.
This is the vision that drives the team at Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary – a safe haven for our four-legged friends who have been discarded by society. It’s a place where these precious pups can wait in the comforts of a home until they find a family of their own, a family that won’t throw them away when they get old or sick or even when they’re dying.
A Home for the Forgotten Ones
The team at Always and Furever believes that every dog deserves to be loved for who they are in the present moment, and in return, these resilient animals teach us humans a thing or two about forgiveness and unconditional love. Their mission is to provide a model of compassion that inspires us to be better, kinder people – and to always remember that we can make a difference, no matter how small.
“It’s never too late for happily ever after.” – Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary
Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
At Heanokill, a pet rescue and adoption organization in the Pacific Northwest, they believe that every animal deserves a second chance. Their team works tirelessly to save the lives of abandoned, abused, and neglected pets, giving them the love, care, and medical attention they so desperately need.
Rescuing from the Brink
Heanokill’s efforts don’t stop at simply pulling animals from kill shelters and high-risk situations. They go above and beyond to rehabilitate these vulnerable creatures, both physically and emotionally, ensuring they are ready to thrive in a loving forever home.
Whether it’s providing specialized medical treatment, behavioral training, or just a safe space to heal and learn to trust again, the Heanokill team is committed to giving each and every pet in their care the best possible chance at a happy, healthy future.
Finding Fur-Ever Homes
When it comes to finding the perfect match between pet and parent, the folks at Fur Bae Rescue in Seattle take the process very seriously. This organization, founded by two sisters with a passion for helping animals, has made it their mission to connect rescue dogs from Qatar with loving homes in the Pacific Northwest.
A Global Effort
Fur Bae Rescue’s reach extends far beyond the local community, as they work tirelessly to transport dogs from the Middle East to the rainy streets of Seattle. These canine companions, many of whom were living on the streets or in shelters in Qatar, are carefully vetted, vaccinated, and issued “puppy passports” before embarking on their journey to their fur-ever homes.
The Pet Rescue is proud to partner with Fur Bae Rescue, helping to facilitate these international adoptions and providing a warm welcome to the dogs and their new families at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
A Home at Last
One such success story is that of Lil Stevie, a four-legged globetrotter who made the essential trip from Qatar to Seattle to find her forever home. Stevie, an Arabian Village Dog, had been living on the streets when she was brought into an animal shelter in Doha.
A Heartwarming Journey
Thanks to the efforts of Fur Bae Rescue, Stevie flew with a travel buddy volunteer and two other dogs from Qatar, pausing for a layover in Dallas, Texas before arriving at SEA. There, she was met by Michelle Michaels, a Seattle volunteer with Fur Bae, who helped to facilitate the adoption process.
Sadly, Stevie’s initial adoption fell through, but it wasn’t long before Michaels found herself falling head-over-paws in love with the resilient pup. Stevie had found her fur-ever home.
Pandemic Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly posed its fair share of challenges for organizations like Fur Bae Rescue. With travel restrictions and fewer flights, the process of getting rescue dogs from Qatar to their new homes has become significantly more difficult.
Persevering Through Adversity
But the Fur Bae team, along with their dedicated volunteers like Michaels, have refused to let the pandemic deter them. They’ve adapted their operations, masking up and following physical distancing protocols to ensure the safe arrival of these precious pups at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Though the journey may be longer and the process more arduous, the team remains steadfast in their commitment to finding fur-ever homes for dogs like Stevie – homes where they’ll be loved, cared for, and allowed to thrive.
Happily Ever After… and Beyond
At the end of the day, the mission of organizations like Always and Furever, Heanokill, and Fur Bae Rescue is simple: to give forgotten, discarded, and vulnerable animals a second chance at the happy, healthy lives they deserve.
A Ripple Effect of Compassion
But the impact of their work extends far beyond just the animals they save. By modeling compassion, kindness, and unwavering dedication, these pet rescues inspire the humans they encounter to be better, more empathetic versions of themselves.
After all, as the team at Always and Furever so eloquently puts it, “It’s never too late for happily ever after.” And that sentiment, my friends, is applicable to both two-legged and four-legged creatures alike.
So, the next time you find yourself scrolling through pet adoption websites, remember the hearts and hands working tirelessly to bring these furry friends home. And if you have the means to open your home and your heart to a rescue pet in need, well, I can think of no greater gift you could give.
The Pet Rescue is honored to partner with organizations dedicated to making the world a better place, one wagging tail at a time.
