Our Feel-Good Friday stories have focused on such a plethora of topics, from rescue dogs who literally rescued their owners to therapy dogs to funny animal friendships. We have also featured various ways people can contribute to rescue efforts, and Martha's Mutt Movers is a great example of how even the simple things, the ones that nobody considers, make a huge difference and save lives.
I first learned of Martha's service through a special on The Today Show. You can read my original source here and see some video as well.
Martha arranges transportation for dogs moving from hill-kill shelters to safer situations. Sometimes it's to a foster home, a breed-specfic rescue group, or maybe a new furever family. When I shared the story of Matt Hannon, a 7 year old cancer survivor, and his new rescue Jo Alice, she had been brought north by a pilot who participates in a similar program to Mutt Movers called Pilots N Paws.
Martha's service divides the trips into small increments, so different volunteers can each take a quick leg and make an overwhelming task into a manageable one! It's really an amazing idea and honestly saves so many lives!
It seems so simple and yet I'm not sure I ever would have thought of it.
This week has been a terrible week for the news. Well, let's be honest, it seems like they all are terrible news weeks that try to shatter our faith in humanity. Thanks, Martha, for putting so much time and energy into finding a way to get these dogs into an adoptable position and a chance at a great life. You've restored my faith a bit.
Readers, click on any of the above pictures to be taken to the Martha's Mutt Movers site where you can see all the dogs they have helped save and learn more about them. You can also see ways for you to help! Wiley already thinks he's ready to do his part.
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Martha's service divides the trips into small increments, so different volunteers can each take a quick leg and make an overwhelming task into a manageable one! It's really an amazing idea and honestly saves so many lives!
It seems so simple and yet I'm not sure I ever would have thought of it.
This week has been a terrible week for the news. Well, let's be honest, it seems like they all are terrible news weeks that try to shatter our faith in humanity. Thanks, Martha, for putting so much time and energy into finding a way to get these dogs into an adoptable position and a chance at a great life. You've restored my faith a bit.
Readers, click on any of the above pictures to be taken to the Martha's Mutt Movers site where you can see all the dogs they have helped save and learn more about them. You can also see ways for you to help! Wiley already thinks he's ready to do his part.
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What a wonderful article! Thank you so much for spreading the word on rescue transport. People don't realize that just a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday can make a world of difference in the life of a shelter dog.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for both the kind words and the job you do.
DeleteThis is awesome. I love being part of Martha's Mutt Movers. Every run I do fills me with immense joy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamara!
DeleteAs one of Martha's Mutt Movers, I can honestly say doing this gives me more satisfaction and enjoyment than just about anything in the world! You can feel the love with every dog and to watch a dog go from a cowering bundle of fear to a well loved family member ... there is no better feeling! Rock on Martha the world is a better place because of you!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you describe the experience Christine. You're definitely selling this program to me!
DeleteAs a shelter rescue coordinator I can' t begin to tell you what a huge help that all of the mutt movers are in saving lives. Every single volunteer should be extremely proud of the difference they are making. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you guys do!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Jennifer. Thanks as well for doing all you do to save our precious dogs.
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