Dear Editor,
Life has been tough for us in the group homes, but I’m happy to say our prayers have been answered. We’re extremely excited that our quality of life is much better thanks to a few dedicated people.
The woman who runs our group home in Golden Valley has always strived to make us residents as comfortable as possible. She has continually dedicated herself to taking care of us, ensuring we have a clean, dry place to live, and enough food so we have full stomachs. There isn’t anything worse than going to bed hungry.
Another thing she and the other group homes have done is make them accessible to people who might want to come and visit us. If we don’t receive exposure, we are destined to live in our group home for a very long time, if not forever. Everyone deserves a home where they’re loved.
I must admit our names are not actually what I told you because I want to protect the innocent victims who have ended up here along with me.
We are the four-legged residents at the animal shelters and the sanctuaries located in Mohave County. Barney, Gertrude, Shorty, and I are the lucky ones because we reside at For the Luv of Paws Domestic Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in Golden Valley, where 60 dogs, 120 cats, and two ferrets currently reside.
We are thankful for the dedicated humans, the volunteers, and especially Cherie DaLynn and Debbie Betz, who run For the Luv of Paws, and for the other group homes that take care of our relatives. Their devoted vision of making our quality of lives better while we wait for someone to adopt us is most appreciated.
Some of the group homes have other species, such as chickens, turtles, ducks, birds, goats, pot belly pigs, and horses – all available for adoption.
All I can say is if you have a void in your heart and want to fill it, please visit one of the group homes, animal shelters, rescues, or sanctuaries. If you don’t know where they are, pick up the telephone directory to see what rescues and sanctuaries are listed, or surf the worldwide web on your computer.
There are plenty of us who would love to go home with a new family. We want to be loved, appreciated, and part of your family.
Butch Meriwether
