As we have reported of the fate of dogs that are placed in high kill shelters that are being euthanized by the thousands each day across the country, it's the determination of some special non-kill rescue organizations that truly make a difference, especially to everyone involved.
For the last few weeks, I have been personally volunteering a few hours of my time to a rescue organization called "Paws To The Rescue". Based in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, Paws To The Rescue pulls animals scheduled for euthanasia out of "kill shelters" and gets these pets into a temporary, but safe, foster or boarding facility until they can find other approved "non kill" rescue organizations to take over the task of housing and finding them a great home. Once it is determined what other rescue organizations will participate, Paws To The Rescue then provides the necessary vaccinations prior to the transport, and then finds volunteer drivers so they can coordinate the transportation route to the pet's final rescue organizaton.
The start of this rescue's transport (a.k.a. freedom train) usually begins in South Carolina where Paws To The Rescue is based out of. Between the help of many volunteers who live locally through the route of where the "freedom train" is passing through, each driver only drives for approximately one hour until they meet another transportation driver at a specific meet up location and then pass the dogs along to the next driver. This continues on until the final leg of the transport is at the doors of the rescue organization who will then provide all the necessary and additional care until those dogs are adopted.
So, on a leisurely Sunday afternoon when I get notice that the "freedom train" will be passing through my area, I graciously volunteer a few hours of my time (and gas) to this well organized rescue group. Driving approximately 3-4 dogs at a time, I meet up with the prior driver, take the dogs and then drive usally an hour north of me to another meet up location where I meet another volunteer. As easily as this is, nothing is more rewarding when you are taking part in helping an animal in need, no matter if it's only an hour. Having the opportunity to meet and give some needed love and deserved attention to these sweet souls during a quiet hour drive is just priceless.
If you live in the eastern states of South Carolina to upstate New York and would like more information on becoming a "freedom train" volunteer, please visit their Shelter Home Page or contact Jen Nall directly by email to get on her freedom train call out list. Another great rescue organization looking for volunteer drivers in the same areas is "Get Shelter Pets". You can contact Rhonda Sims by email as well.
For the last few weeks, I have been personally volunteering a few hours of my time to a rescue organization called "Paws To The Rescue". Based in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, Paws To The Rescue pulls animals scheduled for euthanasia out of "kill shelters" and gets these pets into a temporary, but safe, foster or boarding facility until they can find other approved "non kill" rescue organizations to take over the task of housing and finding them a great home. Once it is determined what other rescue organizations will participate, Paws To The Rescue then provides the necessary vaccinations prior to the transport, and then finds volunteer drivers so they can coordinate the transportation route to the pet's final rescue organizaton.
The start of this rescue's transport (a.k.a. freedom train) usually begins in South Carolina where Paws To The Rescue is based out of. Between the help of many volunteers who live locally through the route of where the "freedom train" is passing through, each driver only drives for approximately one hour until they meet another transportation driver at a specific meet up location and then pass the dogs along to the next driver. This continues on until the final leg of the transport is at the doors of the rescue organization who will then provide all the necessary and additional care until those dogs are adopted.
So, on a leisurely Sunday afternoon when I get notice that the "freedom train" will be passing through my area, I graciously volunteer a few hours of my time (and gas) to this well organized rescue group. Driving approximately 3-4 dogs at a time, I meet up with the prior driver, take the dogs and then drive usally an hour north of me to another meet up location where I meet another volunteer. As easily as this is, nothing is more rewarding when you are taking part in helping an animal in need, no matter if it's only an hour. Having the opportunity to meet and give some needed love and deserved attention to these sweet souls during a quiet hour drive is just priceless.
If you live in the eastern states of South Carolina to upstate New York and would like more information on becoming a "freedom train" volunteer, please visit their Shelter Home Page or contact Jen Nall directly by email to get on her freedom train call out list. Another great rescue organization looking for volunteer drivers in the same areas is "Get Shelter Pets". You can contact Rhonda Sims by email as well.
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