2021 Virtual Fur Ball Gala

Before Safe Hands Rescue I would get the occasional call from friends or family asking “Hey, I found this dog, can you keep her until we find the family?”

That’s how it all began.

After receiving an email in early 2007 from a friend who forwarded it from a friend who forwarded it from another that this rescue needed foster families. I was apprehensive to reply because I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. Well, days and weeks went by and I couldn’t stop thinking about it so I replied and after a very loooong pause I hit “send”.

That was by far the most rewarding email I’ve ever sent. Since then, we (the household who sacrificed time, sleep and a few shoes, remotes and ‘homework’ along the way) have fostered many puppies and dogs who all had a story, most of the stories unknown but you could pretty much guess none of them were pleasant stories.

Before Safe Hands I didn’t understand the term ‘High Kill’ shelter as I do now. What I do know is Safe Hands, as well as many other rescues, have made a very big impact on those shelters. On the surface we rescue the animals, get them into foster care and place them with their forever family. In the process, we provide food, shelter, vaccinations, medication, medical care, surgery... everything that gives these animals their second chance. On top of that, we Educate. We teach these communities the importance of spay and neuter and vaccinations. We assist in low cost spay and neuter programs and we prevent life threatening contagious disease by providing vaccinations.

These shelters are cold, and dirty and over-crowded. Most of the caretakers are volunteers trying to make things right for these kids. That’s why I’m part of the Safe Hands family and that’s my story.

The SAFE HOUSE...
It’s what this fundraiser is about. Read on for more information on The Safe House.
In the meantime, enjoy some pictures of my 3 Safe Hands forevers that I failed to let go of. Follow their adventures on Instagram...  www.instagram.com/elevenpawsalute

Safe Hands Rescue is hosting their Virtual Fur Ball Gala for the second year in a row, and I'm raising funds on their behalf! Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the renovation of the barn at The Safe House in Kentucky into an animal holding ward with safe, clean kennel runs where dogs and cats can get the medical attention and food they desperately need before making the long trip up north.

Dogs like Alfie are the reason why I'm fundraising this year, and why I know this project will save lives.

Alfie came to us malnourished, weak, and very sick. He was born as part of an unwanted litter and was deprived of medication he desperately needed to be healthy...he’d also suffered a head injury that led to him losing an eye. 

When he and the rest of his litter came to Safe Hands, Alfie was already in need of critical medical care. He was hospitalized and fighting for his life at just 2 weeks old. But, this little guy has a remarkable spirit. Slowly he got strong enough to leave the hospital and go back to his foster home. 

Soon he was learning to play, showing off his sweet, goofy personality, and making his foster mom laugh every day. Alfie was adopted by his forever family in September.

Safe Hands Rescue gives homeless pets a second chance to have a great life. If you have a companion animal, you know that we don’t just rescue them…they rescue us too. They bring happiness, make us laugh and give us comfort. We give them the best days of their lives and in return they give us the best days of ours.

That’s why I’m participating in the Safe Hands Virtual Furball, and why I’m inviting you to join me in donating to the cause. There are so many more companion animals like Alfie, who want to be saved. In challenging times like these our companion animals are there with us and for us. They see us through hard times. Challenging times like these tend to bring out the best in people. Your gift today will help save lives, share joy and create love.

Will you make a gift today to help rescue more dogs like Alfie?