In a world that has seemingly gone mad, you would be forgiven for wondering if an effort like rescue is trivial in comparison to the headlines these days. But it’s not. There are lessons here.
It’s not just the hundreds of dogs that we rescue each year through our own effort at Homeward Bound – but the untold number of rescuers, advocates and angels all over the globe working together for a common good.
It’s not just the dogs saved, but the countless number of people whose lives are touched…
enhanced…
and transformed as a result.
It’s not just the act of rescue, but the education that accompanies it. Not that long ago, rescue networks were non-existent. We have a long way to go – but we have demonstrated that a difference can be made against seemingly impossible odds when people stand united together. The dogs, and our work on their behalf, teach us about acceptance of others,
forgiveness,
and healing.
We learn to face adversity without losing hope…
and how to say “good-bye” – while still carrying on.
Rescue reminds us that despite all the difficult things we see and experience, human beings still have the capacity for care and compassion.
And in this crazy world – maybe that matters most.
“The next evolutionary step for humankind is to move from human to kind.” ~ Author Unknown
Gardens For Goldens 
Your writing moves me each and every week. Thank you for putting the work we do, the dogs we save and the people that put their hearts out there into beautiful blogs. You are amazing.
JJ
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Correction…you are the amazing one…for all that you have inspired. THANK YOU.
A
Thank you for the good, important and caring work that you do. Life with our rescued dog, Bella, has taught us many of the lessons you mention here. Thank you.
And thank you for loving Bella and giving her a new chapter and forever home. 🙂
I love what you do. Thank you.
Thank you! And hugs to Pumpkin. 🙂
Beautiful words and pictures!
Thank you!
Well said. I am so touched I have no words. Thanks.
You just made my morning, thank you. You are all amazing.
And you made mine. Thank you, Carol. 🙂
Wonderful post especially after this past week. Dogs can always teach us something. 🙂
Maybe someday, we’ll all get better at listening. 🙂
Think of all of the lives you’ve touched in such a good and powerful way. Thank you, and thank you for posting your lovely lovely photographs.
You’re so generous…thank you, Elisa!
Wow, such powerful writing followed by images that grab my heart strings – bless your heart Audrey and the good works that rescuers and Homeward Bound does. Take care ~
Thank you, Mary.
Beautiful post.
Monty and Harlow
Bravo. No act of kindness is too little to matter. Let’s spread compassion everywhere we can.
Agreed!
Happy new year and best wishes to you and yours for health, happiness, peace & prosperity in 2015!
And to you as well!