~Photos by Susan Dodd www.coolpets.us

   MOE'S MISSION: HELPING DOGS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS      

After recovering from mange and malnutrition, Moses was left with leg deformities.  His recovery has been an inspiration... His mission to use his story to raise funds and awareness for dogs who have NO voice.  Won’t you help abandoned dogs like him get the medical care others refused to provide them.   *Funding Faith's Hope Rescue

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A special gift...

In loving memory of Michael

1999-2007

"Michael was an exceptional companion.  He will remain in our hearts forever."

Michael's owner has generously donated his cart so that another large dog in need can have the same chance at a normal life.   Thank you!

URGENT!!!  URGENT!!!

Faith's Hope needs fosters homes to take in these special needs dogs so that they can recover.  Please email if you are interested in helping to foster a dog in need!  

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From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or ,"that's a lot of money for just a dog."  They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs invloved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."  Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," and "just a promise."

"Just a dog," brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a dog," brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog," I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog, but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man."

So next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"...... Just smile, because they "just don't understand."