29/08/2025
I have no choice at this time but to ask for help for the rescue. With me having two surgeries back to back, one being major with an 8-12 week recovery time, I haven't been able to conduct adoptions, travel to do adoptions, take dogs for vet appointments, or do my work that brings money in. It's been 7 weeks since my first surgery and 5 weeks since my major surgery. Although I making progress and feeling much better than before, I still have recovery time and am having a few set backs. This means I'm operating, professionally and personally, at a reduced capacity.
Having the dogs during this medical crisis and my recovery has been very difficult (and stupid) but somehow I have been managing. I've asked, beg, pleaded for fosters till I realize to just give up on that. It seems useless even asking anymore. I have beautiful dogs that would really benefit from having more one in one. It may not perfect here, especially right now, but daily requirements are being met and the dogs remain alive, fed, and happy. Someone recently made a complaint that my dogs appear to be too thin and wanted a wellness check. Animal control verified my dogs are a good weight for their ages, their breeds, and their activity levels. I do tend to keep the dogs leaner rather than fat. A fat dog is not a healthy dog (trying to convince Carl of that and he's not buying it.) I do have a few pups that are thin due to medical issues addressed. ACO noted I need to groom the Great Pyrs matted drool bibs, which is a physical task due to their resistance of a brush and scissors. At over 110 pounds each, they let me know when they've had enough grooming for the day.
Our monthly bulk food delivery this month was another moment where I had no choice but to play he-woman, unload 2,000 pounds of feed and move the trailer to hook up to return, which unfortunately, I hurt my recovery in the process. My doctor says right now I'm okay, but I am to be on more rest, more liquid foods, and stop trying to f' his beautiful work up (his words.) But when you are alone and have responsibilities, one must be a he-woman, right?
With all this said, and I could say much more, I need to hire help. I need help with basic chores and maintenance, cleaning the property (a major must) after my long illness and being unable to maintain. I am able to do things, I just have physical restrictions. I need help, even if it's just once a week. I really need the help.
Dogs need vetting. Mowglie's feet once again have decided to become inflamed and infected (ongoing), Cinco's ears are still an issue (always have been) and he needs to be sedated to treat, Baby Boo (Boomerang) needs to have her Megaesophagus recheck, must get 4 spays and 2 neuters scheduled at $250+ each, routine annual check ups, tests, and vaccines must be scheduled, and everyone needs their semi annual deworming - just to name a few vetting tasks. There are sanctuary dogs that are aging and need additional vetting and check ups. Dogs for adoption that have been with me so long they need their annual visits to remain available for adoption. The costs just add up and up. Rescuing ain't cheap.
The AC is still an issue. After being ripped off last year of $7,000 and an AC system that does not function at full capacity, I have resorted to having an additional 3 small window units to maintain the house and kennel room at 76°. Once the weather cools and I can turn the AC off for the season, hoping it will once and for all get fixed. Any reputable and honest AC folks out there wanna lend a girl a hand?
All this takes money. Money the rescue does not have. While my illness was ongoing, then the two back to back surgeries, and now the recovery, funds have not been coming in and I have personally been supporting the rescue by withdrawing from my retirement accounts. I can no longer do that. I am now faced with less than $1,000 in the rescue accounts and $500 will be spent today on needed supplies, a house call visit, and overhead bills due. It does take money to keep the animals fed, watered, cool, and housed.
I know money is tight and the economy with inflation is really starting to hit hard, but I have to plead for help to maintain the animals welfare until they can be adopted. Please, even if you can spare $5, $10, or $25, it all adds up. Ongoing monthly donations are critical to this rescues survival. We are at a critical point and I am here, tail between my legs, asking for help. We need your help to continue. I run everything on a very tight budget and streamline costs where I can. 100 people donating just $25 a month would cover the rescues monthly expenses, vetting, and a part time worker. I don't believe this is unattainable with the amount of followers, adopters, and friends who support the rescues efforts. I really do not want to think about what will happen or what decisions will be made if we cannot get the support needed.
Financial donations can be made via the following:
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: kmkroll64 (last digits when asked 5177)
PayPal: www.paypal.me/countrydawgs
CashApp: $aussieandme
Thank you for listening and supporting Aussie And Me and our sanctuary, Country Dawgs, throughout the years. It's very appreciated beyond words. It does take a village to keep their tails wagging and butts wiggling.
