Many people ask why I spend so much time on this, especially since it’s all-volunteer and I spend more time on this each week than on my paying job. I’ve decided to create a page on my blog of the stories I get back after transports.

 

This is what it’s all about.

 

From the transport of Jade the Dobergirl, May 9th, 2009…

Jade the Dobergirl

Jade the Dobergirl

Well, I had the fastest adoption ever yesterday…..and no more fitting a day than Mother’s Day! It took us well over a month to get Jade to us from Georgia, but little did she know that a very anxious family was waiting to meet her. The couple had lost their beloved Doberman very suddenly a few weeks ago. She had contacted me to see if I would take their dog’s medications as a donation. That started us talking and she told me her story of how devastated they both were at the loss of their baby – they were just simply lost without her. When I went to their home to pick up the donations, she asked me if I would adopt a Doberman to them. They specifically wanted a female, so sweet Jade came to mind. Everyone who had any contact with Jade just raved about her, so I thought it may be a good fit for them.

When I picked up Jade from the transport today I thought oh boy, she’s a little heartbreaker – what a doll! She was immediately drawn to my 10 year old daughter and road half they way home with her head in my daughter’s lap and the other half curled up in a little ball on the seat next to her. We took Jade to the couple’s home Monday and it was love at first sight. When it was time for me to leave, I told Pam “Happy Mother’s Day – you have no idea how much Jade needs you.” She stated, through tears, “No, Jade has no idea how much we need her!” You could just see the grief leave the home of these two wonderful people and the pure joy fill their hearts. I always say it not just the dog we rescue, but it is the joy we bring to the lives of their new family and everyone whose face they will ever put a smile on.

I have not seen adopters this genuinely moved by a dog in awhile. While all our adopters are always excited, this was different. Not only did Jade make her new mom’s Mother’s Day, but it will always be an extra special day every year going forward. So I gave up a few hours of my Mother’s Day to change the lives of many – to me, it is worth it………..every time.

I received a call at 6:11 this morning and ofcourse I panicked…..thinking oh no, something’s wrong. Actually, she was just calling me to leave a message on how wonderful their day was and to thank me, again, for their new little girl.

To all the wonderful transport volunteers who also gave up time on their Mother’s Day to make sure these very special dogs came home to us, you are appreciated and valued more than you can imagine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Marci Reyes
President
Lean On Me Doberman Rescue ~ Plainfield, IL
http://www.LeanOnMeDobeRescue.com