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In October of 2015, Rescue from the Hart saved us and our new dog from a desperate situation. We had arranged with a Canadian rescue to bring a 4 year-old terrier mix from San Bernardino shelter to us in Canada. No one had come forward to adopt her and she was overdue meaning she could be put to sleep. We paid the Canadian rescue $450 and then $432 more for her care, vetting, and transportation to Canada. It turned out they took our money and left poor Gemma at the vet that the shelter uses with the bill unpaid. We did not know what to do! Fortunately, we had watched Rescue From The Hart's videos in which they have saved many beautiful, defenseless dogs from suffering, homelessness, and possible death. We had made a small donation to support their work in early 2015. I sent them a message on Facebook. We had no contacts in Los Angeles and waited with hopes and prayers for at least a suggestion. We got more than advice! We got a rescue that went into immediate action, Annie Hart (the lead at Rescue From The Hart) called on her network of support and they got Gemma out before the vet sent her back to the shelter. They got her transported to their vets (VCA Westlake Village Animal Hospital) where she was treated for some health challenges and provided with amazing care. Rescue From The Hart helped us financially and with all the information we needed so that Gemma could get healthy and get a health certificate to legally enter Canada. Without Rescue From The Hart, this other rescue's bad actions would have resulted in Gemma's death and our endless guilt for starting a process we could not finish. Instead, Gemma has been with us for a week now and is the most beautiful, loving, cuddly bundle of affection and life that anyone could ever imagine. Annie met me at the hotel when I travelled to LA to bring Gemma back. Her kindness, gentleness, good sense, and extensive knowledge of dogs and dog rescue made a lifelong impression on me. I commend Rescue From The Hart and Annie Hart. I can never thank them enough! I wish you could compare the photo of Gemma in the animal shelter all flea and tick and parasite infested to how she is now - all fluffy and safe and well-fed and pampered (as all dogs should be - as all life should be). Thank you Rescue From The Hart! Thank you Annie! From Kathryn Brillinger of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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