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Our Mission at Hooves and Paws
Rescue
At
Hooves & Paws Rescue, Inc. we rehabilitate abused, starved,
neglected or unwanted horses and large breed dogs. If possible,
following rehabilitation, we place such animals in loving homes. If
for any reason an animal cannot be placed, the animal will live it's
life out at our rescue facility in a safe, loving environment. To those who do not know the love between humans and animals
I started this journey with my daughter to teach her above all-else to be humane, with humans as well as animals. From the moment we started working with Genea & Bill and kids (rescues), we grew to realize that no matter what life hands you; you pick up and go on the best way you can. Working with the animals at Hooves and Paws Rescue has been an extremely rewarding experience.
From the arrival of the newest member (Fever)
we really began to take a look at our society as a whole and
wonder where in the world did the humanity go? I see countless
people on the streets and no where to go. The inhumanity we
have shown towards animals is even worse. People starving
animals, mutilating animals, dog fighting… the list goes on.
The point of fact is there is a ray of hope out there and you
see it every-time you see someone doing something to help
(rather it be animals or people). I feel very lucky to be a
volunteer at Hooves and Paws Rescue, where it has given me a
second chance to redeem my faith in humanity. As James Elliot
once wrote for all things great and small. My daughter has
learned so much from the kids (Herbie in particular) but she has
learned the most from Genea & Bill. Who although is gruff
sometimes Bill has taught her the cardinal lesson “If someone
slaps you on your cheek, turn and offer them the other, (Jesus
said to his disciples) and that no matter if you get hurt, do
not stop loving the one who hurt you. Genea has taught her the
almighty lesson of acceptance. You can not change everything,
just your corner of the world. To the two best Humane People in
the world, we are forever in your debt but above all- always
your friends.
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If Not For You
I would have died that day if not for you
I would have given up on life if not for your kind eyes
I would have used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle
hands.
I would have left this life believing that all humans don't care.
Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted,
skin that isn't flea bitten, good food and enough of it, beds to
sleep on, someone to love me, to show me I deserve love just
because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands. Your
big heart saved me. You saved me from terror of the pound
soothing away the memories of my old life.
You taught me what it means to be loved. I have seen you do
the same for other dogs like me. I have heard you ask yourself
in times of despair-why you do it.
When there is no money, no more room, no more homes you open
your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little tighter,
make just a little more room to save one more like me.
I tell you with gratitude and love that shines in my eyes in
the best way I know how reminding you why you go on trying. I
am the reason.
The dogs before me are the reason as are the ones who come
after. Our lives would have been wasted, our love never given.
We would die if not for you.
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