I am going to take a detour from my usual posting of recent photo sessions and the like to share with you a cause very close to my heart. We are animal lovers and have several rescue animals of our own, including dogs, horses and goats and most recently a mallard duck…but our rescues, though varied, have been mild in comparison to that of my friend, Penny and the many other volunteers that came forth to assist in Operation New Beginnings in Billings, Montana when 200 dogs, mostly English Shepherds, were seized from hoarder, Linda Kapsa’s Ballantine property in December 2008.
Sadly, as this operation comes to a close within the next few weeks in Yellowstone County, Montana, dogs are being shipped cross country by the NESR (National English Shepherd Rescue) as opposed to being placed in homes right here in Montana. Volunteers who have given 8 months of their lives to these dogs, who love these dogs, know these dogs and with whom the dogs have bonded, are being denied adoption. Yellowstone County residents are being denied adoption. And yet, volunteers and Yellowstone County residents were to be given first priority in the adoption process by order of the District Court.
This video chronicles the story of one volunteer, Penny and her unwavering dedication to Joy and Love, both of which were denied a home with Penny…
Please…I know how busy you are, but it is within your power to make a difference TODAY. Please lend your support to Penny and the Operation New Beginnings volunteers by joining their cause, Give Joy and Her Friends a Voice or the Facebook Group at Give Penny her Puppy! to learn more about how you can help.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
by Susann
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