11/08/2023
Who is Mission Monipaw?
Michaela lives in California, MO on a small farm with her boyfriend, Cord. She adopted Bella when she was 21 from Rescue One in Springfield, MO.
At the time, Bella had been there the longest and had failed her temperament test. That is, until the Browning Family stepped up as her foster family and helped her defy all odds. They worked with her and helped her heal.
I was hopeful to be her new home, but nervous. We took it slow and now she has been my best friend for many years. We have been through many trials, together.
I met my boyfriend and his husky, Pike 4 years ago. He is the most even-tempered dog youāll ever meet, but is an expert escape artist. Bella and Pike have always gotten along great!
An opportunity for a home in the country opened up. We wanted to give our dogs the space to run. More space = more dogs, right?
A few months before closing, a rescue posted a GSP that had shown up. No one claimed her, no chip, nothing. We fell in love with her and ran to bring her home.
Then came the pup that started Mission Monipaw. I was at the gym one morning and he came right up to me. No one else was around. When I left, I could not leave the parking lot without opening my door. He jumped right in!
We got him vetted and looked for his owner for almost a month, to no avail. Since he got along with everyone else in our household, we decided to keep him.
Our county (Moniteau - Monipaw get it?) has NO resources and a HUGE issue with homeless animals/overpopulation. I would love to open a rescue someday, but Iām just one person - trying to change the world. I work two jobs and still have to reserve time for our 4 dogs and their well being.
Since May, we have taken in/provided funding and vet care for NINE dogs. We currently are looking for homes for two.
The other 7 found their happily ever after. Iām so glad I could be there for them, and hope their lives are better because of it.
For the animals, until there are none. I cannot thank you enough for being here. Every like, share, comment, dollar donated is SO appreciated.
-Michaela