After losing the last of our 3 retired racing greyhounds in 2014, we were ready to adopt a new family member in 2015. I searched for weeks to find the right fit with the face that "spoke " to me. The day "Freckles" picture was posted, I knew she was it. I immediately set up an appointment to visit Freckles (now Miss Daisy) and started doing some research on Karma Rescue. I was SO IMPRESSED with the breadth of their dedication and reach into the community. From sponsoring low cost or free spay and neuter programs, support of dogs living with the homeless on the streets of LA, support of senior dog rescue, assisting adopters with unforeseen costly medical emergency funding and most importantly and the PAWS for Life program in the California Prison System. As a retired police officer, I know first hand the devastation caused from making poor decisions that permanently alter your life and your perspective. This program teaches good behavior and positive skills to make the dogs more adoptable, but more importantly, life skills, compassion, discipline and responsibility to the inmates. Win-win.
I drove about 50 miles to West LA to visit Miss Daisy at the temporary housing in the Pet Hotel. The volunteer told me that others were interested and had visited Daisy already, but once we went out for a bonding walk, the volunteer immediately saw and mentioned how well she worked and walked with me. That was it. She was ours. I continue to be impressed as they contacted me every 6 months to check in with us on our progress and if we needed any assistance. Again. Impressive.
Miss Daisy travels with us and impresses everyone she meets. I am grateful to the family who gave her up when they lost their home and that they contacted Karma Rescue to help us find Daisy a new home with us. She has been a complete jo in our lives.
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I fostered a dog from Karma Rescue about 8 years ago. I ended up adopting that dog (Chloe) and she's still with me. I've kept in touch with Rande over the years and have always been impressed with how tirelessly she works to better the lives of animals. I've come to her many times for help and she never hesitates to jump in and rally up the troops. I honestly don't know how she does it - but she does it with grace, humor and diligence.
She is tireless in her crusade to clear pitbulls' bad rap and to rescue them from certain death (or lives of misery) and find them loving homes.
It's not just Rande, of course, she has a whole network of people helping her and this rescue is very organized. I highly recommend them.
Molly's Mutts & Meows is a wonderful organization! They have saved hundreds of dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from the shelters in Los Angeles. They have an incredible network of loyal volunteers that foster the animals, taking excellent care of them until they can be adopted. Molly's also provides all vet care, as most shelter animals need some TLC to be their best, and others need surgeries and other extensive care - this organization will do whatever it takes to give these homeless pets the best chance at a new life.
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