Humanity Thrives
Fueled by the actions, hearts, and emotions of genuinely caring people in and around Sanford, NC - literally hundreds of abused and neglected canines are at last on their way to a happier life ... thanks to ALDF volunteers who have, and are continuing, to expend hundreds of man-hours into the construction and maintenance of a “makeshift facility” to house, and care for hundreds of our “furry friends” rescued from an abysmal life in filth and dangerously crowded and unsafe conditions ...
The tangible efforts being made on behalf of these “little guys and gals” is simply monumental! Building space and facility, management, materials, supplies, equipment, tools, food, veterinary medicine and treatment, bedding, and most importantly - people to CARE about the needs and well-being of these animals (who have known only suffering and injury for far too long) ... all of this is now being provided thanks to the brighter side of our “humanity” - the part of us that feels the love in our hearts for all of God’s creatures great and small.
I am grateful to my friend, Nancy who volunteered the two of us to drive to Sanford last week to pick up two little “blinded” Pomeranians (blinded most likely from prolonged exposure to ammonia gases) for delivery to Elaine H. who lives in Duncan, SC and will be providing “foster care” for the two “little girls”. Elaine utilizes her home as a “Pomeranian Rescue” facility. She in turn provides rehabilitation, care, love, and attention to her “Poms” and to those many others for whom she finds loving homes and adoption... Elaine (and her family) are very “special” people.
When we arrived at ALDF’s Sanford facilty, I was amazed at the magnitude of volunteer activity being undertaken to benefit the well being of the animals that had been “rescued” and were being housed at the facility (an old converted industrial/warehouse). While Nancy made arrangements for the “Pom’s transfer, I (with permission) wandered around the facility with my camera. Though definitely a makeshift and temporary facility, the “cleanliness” and safety of the place, and the professional level of care and housing for the animals was astounding. I estimate that thousands of square feet were lined in plastic (swept and cleaned daily), fencing and containment was generous, bedding was clean and abundant, quality food was being administered, sanitation was excellent, and about a dozen volunteers were skillfully attending to the needs of the many dogs housed there .... Organization and records were being maintained. It was simply “first class”!
I’m not familiar with all of the circumstances (or legalities) of the situation that brought these animals to this location (I’m told there were several hundred rescued from a single source in the Sanford area - It’s difficult for me to even imagine such a travesty), but I have nothing but praise for the generous and kind actions that I witnessed being undertaken on behalf of the happiness and well-being of so many of our most unfortunate “furry friends”...
