It's not just a name, it's a fact
ALL Creatures Matter Rescue is here to help small breed dogs in need and ensure they get the care they deserve. We then place them with carefully screened, loving families. There are many animals in the world without homes and millions are killed every year! This is unacceptable. ACM takes in as many dogs as possible who are either on "death row", from puppy mills or relinquished by their owners. They will be housed in a home where they will get individualized attention and care until they are adopted.
The welfare of these animals is of the utmost importance, therefore, an application and references will be required for adoption. They will be spayed or neutered, given all shots and tested for heartworm disease before leaving the rescue. In addition, we provide any needed medical attention the animal might require regardless of the costs. No animal will ever be euthanized in this rescue over money or inconvenience!
ACM exists to save the lives of animals in need and depends upon donations, adoptions, and volunteers to exist. We hope you take the time to look at our animals and make a donation of some kind to help those in need.
Did you know when you adopt a rescue dog
that you are actually saving TWO lives?
You're saving the one you adopt AND
a homeless pet that now has room in a rescue.
Benefits of Fostering
- You save a dog's life
- You have a companionship even though you cannot make a permanent commitment
- It doesn’t cost you much. Just some time and food. The rescue pays for all vet fees.
- You get a rewarding sense of fulfillment for saving that life
- The dog may become better behaved, giving him a greater chance at a lifetime home
- You will gain experience in caring for and training a pet
- You become a part of the ALL Creatures Matter family
Of course, there are some cons
- The dog you take in may not be a ‘perfect’ dog. It likely came from a shelter or a puppy mill and may need more attention than most.
- Patience is required for training and for teaching some of the dogs to trust people
- It requires someone to be home most of the time and to be dedicated to helping the dog learn
- You may fall in love and be sad when it leaves
The benefits of fostering a dog in need far outweigh the downside. You will be part of taking a dog from death row to a fur-ever home. Imagine the feeling of saving a life and then helping that dog to become the best it can be and watching it go to a loving home. It is unbelievably rewarding! If you are willing to take this on, contact me and together we will make it happen. There is a dog RIGHT NOW that needs your help.
IS THIS WORK TOO HARD?
Some days I wonder how I got into this. Dogs running around in all directions, barking, whining, peeing and fighting; giving them one bath after another; separating the alpha males; chasing the one that got loose in the neighborhood and refuses to come! Then there are some who like to chew on things like furniture, books and knick knacks; tearing up every single dog toy and 'de-stuffing' it; carrying laundry, shoes, purses and remote controls into the backyard; jumping on my furniture; soiling their crates; then I'm walking the yard cleaning up all the brown 'presents' they left. It feels like it's almost constant cleaning up after dogs! The carpet cleaner has become a permanent fixture in my living room. And then comes feeding time, major chaos with dogs fighting to get someone else's food before they're locked in their crates to eat in peace. I can't forget about the dog bite that got infected and ran up my medical bills. All the money spent on vet bills, dog food, cleaning products, medicines and various dog supplies is mind boggling! Times like these are frustrating and challenging. One day during such an episode, my daughter looked at me in frustration and said "Is this really worth it?” I hesitated, looked around at them, took a deep breath and said "Yes! Yes, it's worth it. They are alive and happy and that's what matters!" with a smile on my face.
Yes! It is worth it. It may sound rough but it's not so bad considering lives are being saved and dogs are being made healthy and happy. Nothing worth having comes easy and that includes this type of work. But for the first time in my life, I see the reward of a job well done that I think is actually fulfilling. It's a beautiful thing when a sick dog finally gets better and you know he's going to survive; or when one of them looks at you with their sweet eyes, wags their tails and wants nothing more than to give you a wet kiss and let you know they love you.
Yes, they are definitely worth it.
“ We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they
would depict the devil in human form. ” - William Ralph Inge (1860-1954)
Sadie, Peanut and Cheyanne
My pets are family. Being with them makes me so happy. I wish that everyone could experience the joy of loving and being loved by an animal. But before you take this on, remember they are a life-long responsibility and make sure you are ready for that commitment. It's not fair to the animal. They get so attached to you and then don't understand why their loved ones have abandoned them. We know that sometimes life circumstances prevent us from keeping a pet so when this happens, we are happy to step in and help the animal make the transition as easy as possible.
