Brodie 05-184 [1]

6/19/05: Can any of you tell me why people couldn't see the beautiful dog that lay beneath the mats, dirt and ticks?

Introducing Brodie (he's the one on the steps in the picture below). These pictures were all taken within approximately 5 hours of bailing him out of the shelter, and about 3 hours of Mike and I bathing, brushing, cutting, bathing - etc. etc.

When my friend in Boxer rescue called me yesterday, it was 1:47 p.m., I hadn't showered yet, Rowan 05-153 was needing my time, I had laundry piled high from before I went to ND to get Rowan a week ago, we needed to clean our hairy house and I faltered when she said "Karen, this is Shelly - I'm at the shelter and they've got a Golden that is scheduled to be euthanized at 4:00 p.m. - you need to see this guy. He's a mess, but he needs you." I looked at the quote on my fridge that I often read as a reminder of my duty...."Those who have the ability to take action - have the responsibility to take action!" Well - off I went, crate, leash, collar, treats, cell phone and RAGOM contacts list in hand. The rest is history.

Thanks everyone, for your inspiration and allowing me the opportunity to be a part of RAGOM.

Editor's note: I believe we should be thanking Karen, not the other way around!!