HELLO WORLD!

Welcome to our animals rescue report. I’ve begun this adventure as a way of bringing wonderful dogs needing rescue to the forefront. With stories to tell of unwanted, abused and neglected animals I believe we can make a difference “one dog at a time”.

My journey in dog rescue began long before the adoption of “my Buddy” but it was FOR THE LOVE OF BUDDY that I became so much more involved and determined to make an impact in the lives of so many dogs that were discarded and unwanted.

I had been involved in rescue by donating a percentage of my commissions in real estate sales towards saving dogs and then finding them homes. I remember when I picked up Buddy from the transport that brought him from NC to NJ. He was pitiful- so skinny and with a “lampshade” on his head. He hugged the side of the van that had transported him, with. his shoulders slumped, and he squeezed as close to the door as he could to feel safe, trying to hide among the crates of dogs being transported with him.

If he had only known how much I believe in him and in the value of unwanted and discarded dogs I am certain he would have just jumped into my arms as soon as he met me. But, I knew not to push him and I waited to earn his trust. He had been through enough. He occasionally tossed a glance at me as if he was longing for me to care. It was as if he wanted the courage to let me embrace him. His tail (just the tip of it) wagged, tapping the side of the seat steadily. It took a while for him to trust me, but then he inched towards me while I pretended not to notice. And he nudged his nose at my hand welcoming me to stroke his sweet face and to soothe him with loving words.

Buddy was not originally meant to be mine. I rescued him and then transported. him to New Jersey when I found an adopter who said they wanted him. He was heart worm positive and arrangements had been made for me to pay for his treatment when he got to his home and settled, rather to go through a treatment in a kennel in NC. But God works in strange ways, and because his adopter backed out AFTER I brought him to NJ, I decided to keep him through his heart worm treatment and when he was well I’d look for a home.

Little did I know God’s real plan for Buddy and for me. You see Buddy has touched my soul in a way that I can barely find words to describe. He is my inspiration! I fell completely in love with Buddy and could never have adopted him out! He is my hero. He is an incredibly sensitive, soulful dog. Each and every time I see Buddy looking around to make sure I’m not far from him or that I see him sleeping next to me as I work, my heart swells with so much love for him.

I can never look at Buddy without that stab of fear in my heart over the thought that he would have been euthanized had he not been rescued. I can never look at Buddy without thanking God that he claimed me. I cannot imagine my life without Buddy and I know that I will watch over Buddy, as he will watch over me, all the days of our lives.

So, I know these dogs in the shelters are NOT my Buddy, but they are another abandoned souls LIKE BUDDY. So, he is my inspiration for starting Diamond Dogs Rescue, Inc. and for making a difference in the lives of shelter dogs….just one dog at a time!