Phones Down

What a frustrating day! So, many people to call, waiting for call-backs ... just one of those "tying up loose ends" kind of days.

We were working to get a young Rotti boy (who was going to be surrendered to a high-kill) into a foster/forever home ASAP. Normally our team is up to the challenge of cross-posting and seeking help for this boy and as it turned out within a day of hearing of this Rotti boy's plight we had found a potentially "perfect" home for him. They heard his story and sent in an application immediately. We put a rush on the application and reference checks were done. PERFECT application! What more could we ask for? At this point, it is my cue to get on the phone and start making arrangements for this young fellow to travel to his foster/forever home, except the weather last night got in my way. High winds and heavy rains left me basically cut off of from my phone and computer. I was totally frustrated! People were expecting my phone calls and I was expecting calls back and no one could reach me.

So I contacted a couple of our volunteers via cell phone and told them what was happening and asked if they could make a few calls on my behalf. We have such an incredible group of volunteers and I was amazed at how quickly one of our newest volunteers took the "bull by the horns" and jumped in head-first and made the necessary calls. Perhaps this was not the best circumstance for someone fairly new to rescue to be involved in as situations can turn complicated.

When dealing with third parties on surrenders it is not uncommon for people to be dishonest (or less than forthcoming) about the situation the dog is in. Our volunteer called to make arrangements for transport and was told the dog was surrendered to the shelter ... but this volunteer wasn't ready to "give up" on the dog and insisted that the owners go back to the shelter and reclaim him (wow)!

My last brief update was at 10 p.m. last night and I cannot tell you how this is going to turn out yet. There is a person out there that wants this Rotti boy and we will do everything in our power to make this happen. I hope to have more information today, please cross your fingers so we can make another miracle happen!

My sincere thanks go to Alli and Beth for burning up those phone lines. You ladies have gone the extra mile on behalf of our rescue!