It’s a really sad fact that, as a pet rescue organisation, we sometimes have to make heartbreaking decisions. There is never enough money, never enough helpers, and never enough foster carers. When you get a sudden influx of animals needing help, it’s really hard to sit there and make the decision on those that you can save, when they all deserve a second chance at life.
It’s only Wednesday, and yet, we have already had to make that decision this week. The last two days have been hard. We have had to make decisions about seven puppies, four kittens, a cat, and four adult dogs.
All equally deserving of our help. All equally deserving of a new chance at life.
But as a committee, we know we don’t currently have the capacity to help all of them. It’s just the way it is. Hard decisions had to be made. And they were so bloody hard. There were tears, rants of frustration, and indecision. We had to look at the photos of those needing help, and say no to some of them.
A decision was made with heavy hearts and a sense of failure. While she accepted our committee decision, Jessie wasn’t willing to give up on saving them until she had exhausted every possible avenue. And she did. Behind the scenes she was making phone calls all day. It’s purely because of her tenacity, and help from another rescue organisation willing to take on those we don’t have room for, that these animals will get a chance to live long and wonderful life.
So, from the bottom of our hearts, and the hearts of the fur babies you have saved today, we thank you Jessie. For never giving up, and for being the best friend a dog could have.