When night falls and the rain is hitting the pavement there is areas where the lights hit the drops just right that it sparkles beautiful colors as it dances on the ground but as we reach many of our destinations that is often forgotten as we slip in mud, get our feet wet, soaked in puddles full of rat poison, discarded items left behind in a heap, rats scavenging for the little food they can find, their large size often has us thinking we found a lost dog but our thoughts are quickly guided back into the reality that is seeping under our feet, the rats hiss, some have no fear, like a reshoot of Scarface these battling rodents are waging a gang war against us and the people and animals that must endure their nights and days surrounded by their nasty venom.
Homelessness isn't pretty, its rough, heartbreaking, full of despair, sorrow and violence, the madness haunts a lot of men and women and we ask ourselves and others when will this end? It must so that those living in or out of homelessness can breathe. In the battle of every day existence are these extremely dedicated, loving animals that want nothing more than to be with their people, to be fed, full bellies, dry, a roof that doesn't leak, to be treated with kindness and in return they will lay beside you to offer comfort without judgment, a paw to stop the tears and they'll jump in joyous jubilation for the new days beginning, it is here that Seattle Dogs walks thru the mud and the muck careful not to complain for although several of us have lived thru homelessness we are careful not to forget we have homes to go to now, so we gather up what supplies we have and we search for the next animal in need, there is always a animal in need, and a person who is grateful we showed up.
A owner that welcomes us is refreshing, immediate trust, respect, this is what Seattle Dogs brings along with everything the pet needs and a lot of things the owner never expected to receive. It is here in these few minutes that we learn of what the needs are and we find a owner not knowing how there need can possibly be met, their in lies Seattle Dogs.
Meet Angel, this beautiful girl is now on our map, she will continue to receive our help as long as she needs it but wait there is a need not yet met, you see Angel just finished her 1st heat, her dad did everything right in keeping all males from her, now he wants her spayed as soon as possible. With our vets we are looking at an appointment in 2-3 weeks, we are wondering would you? Could you? Help? She needs exam, spay, vaccines, microchip. With an emphasis on spay and neuter Seattle Dogs will fulfill our promise to do all of this for Angel, she deserves it and her dad deserves our helping hand in ensuring he never has to worry about another heat
We are grateful we had the opportunity to run into Angel and her dad, it is nights like this that make the mud, the muck, the rats worth the walk and it makes the drive home one of a full heart.
We will see Angel again in a few days to take another weeks worth of food, supplies and we hope to have secured some funds to get some much needed blankets and food for him too.
If you want to help us help others you can donate any amount in a variety of ways:
❤️ directly to our vet by phone or in person Greenwood Animal Hospital 206-528-3838
🦮 C A S H A P P $seattledogs
❤️Our #GivingTuesday2021 fundraiser https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/story/Qglubg?amp
