My Nonprofit Reviews

ederard
Review for Hound Rescue, Austin, TX, USA
We have been overwhelmingly blessed by the little beagle mix this organization found and recommended to us. Our past preference over the years have been beagle rescues. We chose them for their expressive eyes and loyalty. We went to Brian and Holly because after many years as a companion to my retired husband our beloved Pepper passed away last January. It took till May for the healing process to allow that part of his heart to find another. We asked this organization to find a beagle exactly like the one we lost same age , same face etc. They sent us pictures of some beagles that were close but we continued to press for what we had before. One day they began sending us information on "Gizmo". He had a crazy name and his funny face was not the usual beagle face and he was not an older dog. At first we resisted, wanting to keep what we could of Pepper. Then both of them sent us texts regarding Gizmo because by this time they knew us and the love we had to offer. They knew us better than we knew ourselves because they sensed a desire for deep healing that we did not express that we were seeking. Brian had hosted Gizmo in his home and knew him well. He suggested that we meet Gizmo to enlarge all our possibilities. He told us that this beagle was a match for our hearts.The day we met our new "baby" we fell in love. Every other time we rescued, it was always about what we could give to our adoptee. From the second we met (now) Baby Gizmo, he was all about hugs and affection. He loves to curl up in our laps, if we take a step he is right there with us, he is gentle, so caring and affectionate, he is curious, and a delight to watch entertaining himself. We got Baby Gizmo in June and in the seven months since we have discovered happiness everyday. We will always be grateful for the insight of the people behind this organization. Their knowledge has given unimagined joy.