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We
Had A Dream.....
Robin Scherer,
Co-Founder Furry Friends Network
Reprinted
from the Furry Friends Network “New Beginnings” Newsletter,
Summer 2006
As
far back as I can remember, I have been finding homes for
displaced animals.
Once
you start doing that, it is very difficult to stop. There
is always another animal out there that has a sad story
to share. This is where the birth of Furry Friends Network
begins…
A
little over five years ago, my husband and I were driving
up a country road to visit some relatives. I saw a cat
running up the road and he said, “If you catch it,
you can have it.” Well, needless to say I did not
catch that cat, but one of the children from the nearby
house indicated they had thirteen kittens and if I wanted
one, I was certainly welcome. Never having had a cat, I
hadn’t a clue on how to care for them, but I did have
a new sister-in-law, Shawna, who was quite the cat lover.
So, I enlisted her help, and from there, I guess you could
say the rest is history.
Furry
Friends Network was founded in February 2001. As of December
31, 2005, we have successfully placed 1093 dogs and 484
cats. There have been many ups and many downs, but Furry
Friends Network has saved many lives. Sadly, our eyes have
been opened to the daily tragedies that happen to countless
animals each day.
Furry
Friends Network could never be a reality without the help
of so many dedicated volunteers who each day give up something
very precious to each and every one of us - time. Our volunteers
spend great amounts of time sending emails to find help
for animals in need or coordinate the adoption of the animals
in our program. They spend time caring for foster animals,
driving to pick up animals from various shelters, delivering
animals to their new homes, doing home visits, trapping
feral cats and transporting to spay/neuter clinics, etc.
Without their tireless efforts, Furry Friends Network would
not have made an impact on so many lives. So, please hug
your adopted dog or cat and give thanks not only for their
lives, but also for the lives of the volunteers who were
instrumental in saving them! God has truly blessed Furry
Friends Network with so many dedicated volunteers.
We
look forward to continuing our mission of saving lives,
one animal at a time, and ask each of you to consider volunteering
or donating. Furry Friends Network relies solely on foster
homes to help the dogs and cats and on donations to fund
its operations. Recently, we have had many animals that
have needed extensive medical care…Please consider
helping these dogs and donating to our HOPE FUND.
God
has charged all of us with these precious lives, and no
matter where they are born all animals deserve to live!
We are their voices and Furry Friends Network is thankful
for the opportunity to help them. Please spay and neuter
anything you find that walks on four legs, and treat all
beings with respect and kindness. Remember, speak to your
animals often. Your voice is the sweetest sound they have
ever heard! One day, we will all gather over the Rainbow
Bridge and rejoice in the love we have shared! Thank you,
again for helping us on our life-saving mission. One day,
I hope the services of Furry Friends Network are no longer
needed. Unfortunately, until there are no more homeless
pets, we will continue our journey and save lives, one
animal at a time.
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