In the face of unimaginable challenges, Noah’s story is a testament to the power of love and compassion. This brave soul, plagued by tumors and critical health conditions, was once a forsaken street dog.
But thanks to the incredible efforts of Laika, a charity based in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Noah found herself surrounded by love in her final months. When Noah was rescued, she could barely walk due to her overgrown nails and was covered in tumors. The Fundación Laika Protectora de Animales, A.C. rescued her from a life of isolation, neglect, and pain.
Despite her terminal condition, Noah was promised happiness, love, and companionship. She watched the sunset, felt the cool sea breeze, and experienced the kindness of people who cared for her.
Noah’s journey came to an end, but not without leaving a lasting impact on those who knew her. Her courage and resilience inspired all who crossed her path. We bid her farewell with love and gratitude for the valuable lessons she taught us about compassion and the enduring spirit of animals.
Let Noah’s story be a reminder that even in the face of adversity, love can transform lives.
Guide Dogs of America Needs Volunteer ‘Puppy Raisers’
Working with wonderful woofers, the sort of furry joy-bringers that make a difference in people’s lives?
Pitching in with a pack of incredible pups can make a lasting impression on a person’s mind, outlook, and, for sure, their spirit, too.
And that chance to lend a hand, your time, some empathy and understanding, and a whole lot of love is coming up, on Dec. 11, thanks to a “puppy raiser” training session with Guide Dogs of America.
This is a virtual happening, via Zoom, and it will be the final online information event before in-person gatherings return to the Sylmar campus in 2022.
Guide Dogs of American pairs trained pups with “… individuals who are blind/visually impaired and service dogs for veterans and children with autism,” with dogs also being placed in “hospitals, schools, and courtrooms.”
“Our highly skilled canines become trusted companions that increase people’s confidence, mobility, and independence. All programs and services, including transportation, personalized training, room/board, and postgraduate support, are provided at no cost to the recipient,” states the organization on its site.
And helping the organization achieve its mission?
Puppy raisers, those dedicated volunteers who are among some of the first people a young, in-training dog gets to know, trust, and adore.
If you choose to pursue volunteering for this life-changing role, there’ll be a few initial considerations, as well as matters you’ll want to mull.
One consideration? Where you reside. You and the puppy in your care will need to call upon the Sylmar campus on occasion, and attendance at both monthly puppy group meetings and “puppy kindergarten classes” is required.
The Dec. 11 information session will address what you can expect from meetings and classes, as well as what at-home life will be like with the future guide dog you’re helping to raise.
Questions covered include the breeds and types of puppies that volunteers raise, what can be expected in terms of puppy proofing and such, what out-of-pocket expenses might look like, and how long the puppy will live in your home.
And, yes: “(W)hat happens when the dogs ‘go off to college’ to begin formal training” is also a central topic of the session, as well as how dogs are paired with their forever people once they’ve graduated.
The word straight from Sylmar? “We ALWAYS need puppy raisers,” says Stephanie Colman, the coordinator of the puppy program.
So even if you can’t join the December Zoom, you can plan to attend an in-person information session on the Guide Dogs of America campus, in early 2022.
Could this be your new year’s resolution?
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