03/05/2024
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,”-famous quote
Every day we are given a choice. Do the right thing, do nothing or do wrong. Often, people choose to do nothing-it’s easier.
Life has never been easy for me. I can’t remember a single day of my life that I haven’t struggled through in all my almost 47 years living: I’ve had chronic arthritis since being 5/6 years old. Many of my joints have been replaced over the years to help combat the ravages of the disease, meant to aid with the pain and suffering caused, and almost losing my life in the process.
Life is daily pain and struggling to me; but I’ve never been one to do nothing about evils I see. I’ve always chosen to do right, no matter the difficulties or the consequences I can inflict upon myself because of this choice.
I stand my ground day in, day out, putting the dogs under my care before myself. I live daily to serve these innocent beings-to do this takes everything I have, causing myself more pain, both physical and mental, taking over every second of my day, and allowing for no time off-it’s the choice I made.
I’ve never been one to say much about myself, I’m a private person, even although I’m an open book with all I encounter…what you see is what you get.
Every day I care for the 12 dogs with me, of which 7 are my own dogs, the others I’ve taken in for others because, these dogs, like myself much of the time, are seen as useless-seen as not adoptable because of past trauma and so therefore given few chances, not many able to see past their own wants and ideas of a dog and simply see a life trapped in perpetual fear, begging for help-help that’s rarely granted because of pre conceived notions and the fact that these dogs aren’t going to conform into what they believe a dog should be. All I see is their suffering, something I know all too well, and know, that although it’s going to inflict more pain on myself to care for them, it’s nothing compared with what these innocents face-the dogs that most don’t want, even in rescue, and so I personally take these dogs in and pay for their needs mostly out of my own pocket-they’re worth every Penny I have, of which I don’t have much. I’d give them the clothes off my back if it means they are happy. They are a gift and a privilege to have, giving more than mere money can buy.
I’m often asked why I hurt and exhaust myself to rescue-for me the answer is simple-they come first! Their need is far greater than mine and I can’t in good conscience just turn a blind eye….I choose to do right, I choose to give them a chance of happiness that few do, and at least TRY!
