02/01/2025
We often hear and read that the relationship between rescues and their rescuers are on a different level. We, ourselves, have taken on rescues and establishing Green Meadows Pet Aftercare made us further witness this inspiring phenomenon. Read about Emerald's heartwarming story below:
Emmie, from the very first time we saw you at the CARE Rescue Shelter, we knew we needed you in our lives. Your body broken, yet your spirit playful and alive. Injured as a puppy, rescued and raised by CARE, your lust for life and joy around people made you a favorite, even an unofficial mascot. Yet for many years you were overlooked for more "healthy" dogs and puppies. CARE provided you a healthy and loving environment, but you had no place of your own. Thankfully, we were considered able and worthy, so we made our home your home. For 3 years you gave us unconditional love. For 3 years you gave us more than we could ever return. Our hearts are broken that you left us, but we know you are in good company, and finally running and playing like every dog should. We're sure Lola (our beloved Cocker Spaniel) was there to greet you as you crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Ruby wonders where you are. Though we rescued her after you, and she was so very young, she was always your big sister, keeping you company so you would never be alone. Along came Buddy and Sam and we had that shelter vibe for you, the good vibe where you always had dogs around you. But you were always the first among equals.
Now you can play Emmie...get out there and run with the big dogs.
Emerald was crippled by a hit and run driver when she was a stray puppy on the street. Community Animal Rescue Efforts CARE, Inc. saved her. Thank you Helen, Aiai and the entire CARE team. Her injuries left her with bone damage and paralysis to her rear legs. She developed a strong chest and front legs and was able to get around very well. The shelter (and our yard) provided plenty of grassy landscape so she seemed quite comfortable moving around with just her front legs. We got her a wheelchair device for her hind quarters but she never liked it. Her soulful eyes would melt your heart and she had one of those deep throaty barks that could be quite welcoming, or quite alarming, but never annoying.
You will never regret having a rescue for a pet. 🐈