Sometimes people ask me why I do what I do, and I ponder. Then I get an email like this one and its pretty clear. The story of Jasmine is a sad one. You can check out her youtube video and you’ll learn more, but what really hits home is when you hear the story from the person who adopts. This is the story from Vikki who adopted Jasmine not too long ago.. Thank you Vikki for sharing!
email #1
My name is Vikki from the pei_cafe,Kathy (aka MM) was telling me about all the great work you do trying to save animals.
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all the hard work you do I just adopted a little black Sharpei named Jasmine from Kathy that came from CA…if it weren’t for people like you I wouldn’t have this sweet little girl….all of my dogs as well as both of my daughters have been throw away dog…rescues.
Kathy told me Jasmines story the more I hear and saw pictures of her the more I know I needed to see if she would allow us to adopt her…we were so thrilled to hear back from Kathy telling how happy she was that we wanted to give her a forever home….knowing how hard it is in this line of work and just how hard and depressing it can get I wanted you to know how much people like you *really* do make a differences in so many lives….thank God for people like you…what a shame there weren’t more like you in this world because it sure would make this world a much better place….so thank you for doing what your doing and do keep making a difference in this world by doing what you do.
Vikki
email #2
Hello Robert,
It’s so nice to meet you…I’m so *thankful* you saved this little girl she’s a true joy such a sweet pei.
She looks better each week..I’ve given her a couple of baths to get all the dirty out of her and I think one more should do it…she loves when I brush her which makes her coat shine..its so soft now.
Your so right she really dose have a wonderful personality even after all she’s gone through…its so hard for me to think of anyone hurting her much less wanting to put her down…its so hard to understand why or how people can treat them in them so cruel.
Yes Kathy dose a wonderful job with any fur she gets..were so happy that she showed us Jasmine even tho I wasn’t looking to adopt another dog just having lost my big rescue chow Riley to cancer but hearing her story and knowing how much she reminded me of Riley’s personality I just knew she needed us as much as my husband and I needed her.
Again I’m so happy you take the time to help as many of these second hand dogs get another chance at having a wonderful forever home…thank you for doing with out you and Kathy we wouldn’t have this beautiful little pei girl.
Yes it would be very nice to stay in touch.
A couple of pictures to remind you what you do is so worth the huge effort,time and disappointments of not being able to save all you hope to be able to save..you did this one and she’s a happy little girl now..
Vikki
Please watch Jasmine in the snow… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtgPA7SUkh4
Thank you Vikki, you make the hard work worthwhile.