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Katie and Logan –A Love Story
Meet Logan
For almost 10 years, #283 only knew the inside of a crate at the puppy mill. For his owners, he was little more than a cash machine. He wasn’t allowed to run in the yard, bask in the sunshine, or curl up against someone’s warm toes on a cold winter day. Instead, He spent his days and nights in a cold dirty cage, a number among hundreds of other dogs.
Meet Katie
A life- long animal lover, a veterinary technician, and a Rescue Ranger with the Downtown Animal Care Foundation, Katie volunteers with D.A. C. F. because she feels a calling to help animals in need.
A Love Connection
On February 10th, Katie and another Rescue Ranger began loading crates and preparing for the 14-hour drive to the puppy mill auction. Little did Katie know on that cool February day that her life would soon be changed forever! Instead, Katie and her fellow Rescue Ranger had one thing on their minds when they headed off to Missouri; they wondered how they could rescue as many animals as possible when cash and space was short.
When they arrived at the auction, Katie felt the familiar feeling of both dread and hope. Dread- because she didn’t know what the condition the poor creatures that were about to be presented would be in, and hope because with any luck the Rescue Rangers would be able to save a few of these poor souls and help them begin a life of freedom.
Knowing that they didn’t have enough cash to compete with other breeders, they decided to focus on rescuing the animals that looked like they were the most in need of veterinary care and were animals others didn’t want and that would likely be dumped or killed if not rescued.
The auction began and with the bright lights, cool draft and the noise of the crowd, most of the animals that were brought up on the bidding table were cold, and frightened. The Rescue Rangers took their place near the front, and crossed their fingers. They watched as each dog was brought out and sold to the highest bidder.
Then it happened – #283 was brought up to the front. He was old, shaking and looked lost. Because of his age and his condition he didn’t get many bids. Katie and the other Ranger were able to successfully bid on #283 and win. When Katie first picked him up, it was love at first sight- at least for Katie and probably for Logan too, although he was too scared to notice how much this stranger would change his life and how much he would change hers. That day the Rescue Rangers were able to save 3 sweet souls from a place many of us have only seen in our nightmares – the puppy mill. Days that were filled with loneliness, filth and darkness would soon be filled with sunshine, freedom and lots of love.
Logan now spends his days living a life any pup would dream of. He lives with a family that loves him and makes his wellbeing a priority. He also gets to travel with Katie on Rescue Ranger missions as the Rescue Rangers mascot.
For hundreds of animals in need each year, The Downtown Animal Care Foundation represents hope, care, and a love. From providing matching emergency care grants for low-income residents living in Colorado to our Rescue Ranger program that accepts neglected and unwanted animals and finds loving forever homes, D.A.C.F. is often the last chance for animals that have no other options.
Your donation today can help D.A.C.F programs continue provide hope to sick, unwanted and neglected animals in Colorado.
Will you give today to help other animals like Logan
Thank you for your consideration, and we hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season!
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