Addie’s freedom photo
Alma getting new mommie love
Boo’s freedom ride
Chance’s freedom ride
Elliot’s freedom photo
Fluke has been rescued and is now with new family
Harrison’s bath and freedom photo
Hilda in her new home
Isiah’s been rescued by Pet Orphan’s of So. Calif & is now very happy
Isiah’s freedom photo
Lady’s been rescued and on her way to new family
Lady’s freedom photo
Lannie’s been rescued and on her way home
Lannie in the arms of her new mom
A big thank you from Lannie
One more big THANK YOU FROM LANNIE
Lexie has been rescued
Loly in her new home
Nina’s freedom photo
Perla’s freedom photo
Santa getting some love from new mom
Santa safe in new home
Sausage’s freedom photo
A big smiling thank you from Sausage
Steve was rescued with his bro Sonny
Sonny – Steve’s bro – they were rescued together
Sydney’s in his new home now
RECENT REVIEW FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN
In a “small California town, nestled among oak, pepper and eucalyptus trees,” the once beautiful Sara is tired of facing her own mortality. As a nurse, she knows the taste of false hope. But the doctor offers a new cancer study that might save her, and a fellow patient offers renewed belief in beauty and love.
Paulette Mahurin’s His Name Was Ben is a fictionalized account of real people. Told frim Ben and Sara’s parallel points of view, it reads smoothly with just the right amount of evocative detail – scenery, history, Indian lore and spirituality, plus the all-too-real details of a body breaking down. Sensual and sensitive, it details the pain and loss of mastectomy, the power of friendship, the joy of sexuality, the dawning of love, and the pleasures of everyday life with equal aplomb. It’s a heady mix and an emotional roller-coaster that takes the reader through many highs and lows as life moves on toward inevitable truth.
The characters remind readers to “try entertaining gratitude” and follow their hearts. But this isn’t just a novel about facing illness. It’s also a tale that delves into childhood wounds that change us, the hurts that lie unseen below the surface, and the brokenness of families torn apart – the body, perhaps, as metaphor for the heart. By turns light and dark, hopeful and depressed, His Name was Ben is a captivating journey into the human soul, a study in trust, and a promise for the wounded places inside each of us.
May all readers realize “that what’s important… is living,” as they read this uplifting book.
Disclosure: I was given a free ecopy and I offer my honest review.
That is so terrific!! Lucky dogs to have you pulling for them.
Thanks so much but I feel lucky me to get to be a small part of this. ❤
You do so much for these little souls….and give so much pleasure to your readers
What a kind thing for you to say, Helen. Very grateful for your kindness and support. It’s really nice to share good news. ❤
Great to see so many saved!
Yes!!!
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Bravo ! Lucky guys.
Thankfully they are lucky. Wish we could help more. A big hug to you my friend. ❤
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pics, all animals are so precious!
Happy holidays everyone. 🙂
Animals enhance our world so much, especially dogs who teach us unconditional love. Can’t imagine life without them. Happy Holidays to you as well. ❤
They all have a smile on their face now and so do we 🙂 Extra Pawkisses for this beautiful post 🙂 ❤
I’m sure they’re feeling your extra pawisses and aw so grateful for them. A bunch of them right back at ya’ll. 🙂 ❤
❤ multiplied by 90 plus, multiplied by the families who love the 90 plus. 🙂
Yes, and I’m hoping to hit the 100+ mark by the end of the year, fingers/paws crossed. The exact number is so far is 98. Lotta smiles/wagging love going on. ❤
SO CLOSE! 🙂
Yes. ❤
this is so great
Thank you so much. It just makes my day every time I see a freedom photo. And they sure do show you their gratitude. ❤
They do. It’s a great thing you do my friend
I’m a tiny part of a big effort but oh the rewards back to my heart are huge. Have a great day my friend. ❤
The smiles on their furry faces bring smiles to mine. 🙂 ( I’m a bit grumpy so early in the morn …….. so a smile is welcome. )
Mine too, and that smile on Sausage’s face is so contagious. He’s probably exhausted himself from smiling and wagging. Hope your smile continues through the day. 🙂
Hilda looks like my kind of gal.
Aww yes, Hilda. She’s so sweet. Not sure if she’s liking that new outfit or not but she’s safe and happy, thankfully. ❤
Congratualation,you are doing a fantastic Work.
Thanks so much, Lou. A lot of people pulled together to make this happen. It’s a joy and very rewarding to work with so many caring good people to help free a dog. ❤
I believe by spring we will be in a position to take in one or two new canines. If there were a list, I’d sign up.
That’s wonderful. It’ll be a beautiful spring for your family. Can’t wait and fingers/paws crossed it’ll work out for you and the doggies to be family. ❤
Bless!
Aww, thanks Kev and right back at you. Happy Holidays! ❤
And to you, Paulette!
🙂
I still miss my 30 years ago yellow lab but can’t do the upkeep these days.
I understand on both counts, Carl. Yellow labs are one of the sweetest dogs and boy do they get into your hearts and forever stay. I also completely understand about the upkeep… As we age, it gets harder – especially with big dogs. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving and with appreciation a big thanks for your great, uplifting posts. 🙂
Blogger rumpydog a very active dog advocate.
Hi Carl. I love rumpydog and am a fan. Jen is a terrific dog/cat mom, role model, and woman. Just love her and the whole gang over there. Thank you so much. And for anyone stopping by and want to visit their site, here’s the link: http://rumpydog.com/ ❤
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