Teddy, I still ❤️ and miss you.
❤️🩹 It's been almost two years, but the absence of my 'sweet babboo,' Teddy, still leaves a void that sometimes feels like a physical ache in my chest. He may not have been the perfect dog, but he was perfect for me, and his influence on my life is immeasurable. I am deeply grateful for the companionship he provided and the calling to be of service that he inspired in me. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, I can't thank you enough for being the bridge that brought me to my soulmate, my little guy, my alibi, and my alias, Teddy.
Recently, I discovered Global Strays, a nonprofit that supports distressed animals in under-resourced communities worldwide. You must learn more about their Veterinary Care Clinics for Working Horses program; it was eye-opening. Global Stray’s work deeply moved me, and I was so inspired that I couldn't help but donate. I'm sharing information about both nonprofits with you, hoping that you, too, will be touched by their mission and consider supporting them.
I encourage everyone to find their soulmate or be of service to support someone else's soulmate. The emotional rewards of such a connection, even if it doesn't come with a tail to wag, are heartwarming and make you feel warm and "fuzzy" inside. 😊
Your pal,
Teddy’s Mummy (AKA The Advoc8te)
#SoutheastLove forever
Spread ❤️ Locally
Courtesy Homeward Trails/Sue Bell
“Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 2002, we secure temporary and permanent homes for thousands of dogs and cats annually who are rescued from under-resourced communities and shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them.
While most of our animals come from the mid-Atlantic region, we also rescue animals internationally and have partners in numerous countries including Thailand, Kuwait, Peru, Russia, Ukraine and more.
We also provide spay/neuter for hundreds of street dogs and cats annually in Puerto Rico through our GuaniCARES program.
In 2020, Homeward Trails created our Trails UP program which brings lifesaving resources, training, education, outreach and funding to Virginia’s most under-resourced communities. Trails UP provides Trap-Neuter-Return and spay/neuter programs, vaccine clinics and sustainable solutions and programs to address the root causes of animal homelessness.”
Spread ❤️ GLOBALLY
Courtesy Global Strays
“Global Strays addresses the root of animal suffering in underserved communities worldwide.
While traveling in Central America, Liz Shafiroff witnessed starving strays at every street corner and could not turn her back. From there, Global Strays was born with the mission to stop the immediate suffering and reduce future suffering of animals in underserved regions around the world by partnering with local animal welfare professionals. Since 2017, we have helped over 10,000 strays as well as thousands of pet owners. We do much more than help one animal at a time: We tackle animal mistreatment at its root by educating communities to properly care for their pets. Smart, culturally sensitive, and connected to animal welfare advocates around the world, there is no one like Global Strays.”