My Nonprofit Reviews

In May 2021, GLWR matched me with this guy. His name is Brody. Brody was about 16 months old when he was removed from a horrible house where he was confined 24 hours a day. He was never let outdoors. He had to fight for food and water with about 30 other weims confined in the same house. His nails had never been trimmed. His tail was docked by the owners or some other person who was obviously not a medical or veterinary professional. He had worms, eye and ear infections, and untreated wounds from which he still bears physical scars. He was one of 26 dogs that survived that house and were fortunate enough to be cared for by GLWR foster families. GLWR treated his physical wounds, provided him with medication and food, and paid for his rehabilitation. For the first time in his life, Brody was allowed outdoors. He was exercised. His foster family gave him a bed, toys, treats, guidance, training, freedom and love - all the things he so deserved but had been denied his entire life. Brody lived with a foster family in the Chicago area for awhile and he lived in the Grand Haven area home of GLWR’s Executive Director. He’s pretty well traveled these days. GLWR went to extreme lengths to find a forever home for him, and I am honored that they trusted me enough to let me take Brody home. As it turned out, the deplorable house he was removed from on October 30, 2020, is less than 15 miles from his forever home with me. Though geographically close, the beginning and end points of his journey are worlds apart. I am eternally grateful to GLWR, not only matching me with Brody, but for their painstaking efforts to match each dog in their care with the best possible home. These are top-notch people who found me another best friend, and, in the process, restored my faith in humanity.