My Nonprofit Reviews

It was not love at first sight. What had I gotten myself into, was more like it when we the transport leg to pick up Ella. She was extremely over weight, little to no fur on her back. Was it mange? She even struggled walking distance. And she would snap if touched in the wrong place. This girl, at 10 1/2 years was given up by the only family she had known. My job was to assess and determine the best fit for her. So we began.

There was a lot of paperwork, and many instructions. I learned as we went, that they care so much for these dogs, and they ensure that they are getting everything they need. There is a set structure for the foster protocol. Wow, this group was for real!

Turns out she had a thyroid issue, so once treated and on a diet exercise plan, she started to improve. The weight dropped, her fur, well that will take time. She started feeling better and became comfortable. We were on our way to getting her ready to find her new life. and then Covid hit. When asked if we could keep her for just a 'little' longer, we agreed. (in truth, I was delighted to be able to continue as part of her journey).

Now here we are, 18 months later. Ella is now a permanent foster with the Boykin Spaniel Rescue. And we are blessed to be her foster forever home. It is an amazing partnership, all for the interest of Ella. She is certainly living her BEST life. She is healthy, happy, feisty, and most of all loved.

My heart breaks to think what would her outcome have been if the Boykin Spaniel Rescue had not been there for her family to have reached out to that day? If at a shelter, she would not have been that cute loveable puppy. Would she even be deemed 'adoptable'?

Boykin Spaniel Rescue truly saved Ella's life. And made a positive impact on mine thru this process.