I started the proceedings today to become a non profit rescue. This is something that I had considered many times in the past and in this past week it became apparent to me that it was the thing to do. I am not stepping into this with out careful consideration.
I have had a really bad experience with a breed specific rescue with the Pyr family. They had absolutely no interest in the dogs until they determined that the puppies were full blooded and then they wanted nothing to do with the dad. The treatment from this organization came just short of harassment.
Thankfully they will not be able to have any influence on the future of the pups or the parents.
I have a very well known animal rights attorney who is handling the incorporation, filing and paper work so I am confident that this is going to be done the right way.
Morally I know that pulling those dogs out of the shelter was the right thing to do, and that meant pulling all of them, even the dad. I also knew that if they were not full blooded Pyr pups, that I still would not have walked away, even though that particular rescue group advised me that it was the only option. Gassing a litter of 3 day old pups and the proud mother was never an option. Had I left the old man, he would have been gassed that day.
So guys, say a little prayer. I am going to need a few of those and a few well wishes. I think that I have the support that I need from some very kind and wonderful people.
Rescue is all about saving a life, even if the dog is not the cute cuddly puppy. Its about the old and the young, the pure bred and the mixes.
As soon as I am incorporated, I will share the name. I have to have approval from the State for the name and I dont have that yet and I dont want to jinx anything.
