One Lucky Rescue

It’s with the heaviest heart that I share the news of Loki’s passing. He was a true warrior, showing incredible strength and willpower every single day. Despite his fierce spirit, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) eventually took over, ending his battle.

Loki's journey began as a stray, marked by a severe wound on his ear and a polyp that caused him discomfort. Despite his rough start, he possessed an unyielding spirit. In the few months he knew love, he experienced the warmth of safety, the comfort of shelter, and the peace of companionship.

Though his time with us was short, Loki knew love and comfort. He wasn't alone and knew a home. He leaves behind a legacy of strength and resilience, reminding us to cherish every moment. Rest in peace, sweet Loki. Fly high little buddy. You’ll be forever missed. ❤️🕊️

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If you're thinking of getting into animal rescue, here's something you need to know:

You need to build armor, not just for the hard work, but for the people.

You’ll need more than compassion. You’ll need resilience. You’ll need to remind yourself daily why you started, because the world will test you.

People will cheer you on when you post a happy rescue story. But when you say no, because your rescue is full, your funds are low, or your team is exhausted, those same voices will criticize you.

They’ll forget the animals you saved and focus on the one you couldn’t take.

Don’t let it change your heart.

Some people will praise your care, your process, your kindness, until they want to surrender a pet, and you ask questions or try to help them work through it. Suddenly, you’re the worst person for them.

That’s part of the job.

You’ll lose relationships. Some friends won’t understand why you fight for animal rights. Others will be cold to you when you’re being too dramatic for them after spending the night with a dying rescue.

Let them go.

People will call you every hour, message you at 2am, expect you to be available around the clock. And when you finally pause to breathe, they’ll say you’re fake, you don’t care.

It’ll sting, but keep breathing anyway.

Other rescuers will criticize how you operate, even if they’ve never set foot in your rescue. Some will help. Others will just talk.

Focus on the work, not the noise.

You’ll see things you can’t unsee. You’ll witness cruelty. And sometimes, no matter how fast you get there or how much you spend, you’ll still lose the animal.

Those are the nights you’ll sit and cry alone, and no one knows that.

But even in that pain, you’ll keep going.
Because despite all of it, the judgment, the burnout, the loss, the work matters.

Every life saved is a reason to continue.

Rescue is beautiful, heartbreaking, and unforgiving. But if you’re in it for the right reasons, you’ll find strength in the heartbreak and purpose in the pain.

Just don’t lose yourself in the process. ❤️

Truth be told… 🧡🐾

Grateful for such amazing friends!

That’s a whole lot of love in one truck box! Happy furry friends, and full bellies! 🐾

Words just can’t express the gratitude. Thank you pause4change!! ❤️

Not pictured here, is another generous donation from Pound Rescue!! ❤️

This is what community means, coming together for one another!

📦🐾 1,100 lbs of LOVE delivered! 🐾📦

Our program rolled out with a BIG delivery today — roughly 1,100 lbs of food headed to our friends at One Lucky Rescue 💚

Because when one rescue needs a hand, we show up. That’s what this community is all about. 🙌

Thank you to everyone who supports Pause4Change — you help make moments like this possible! 🐶🐱

Newest little one ❤️

Found on the side of a highway outside of the city… with nothing nearby. All alone, scared, so young to be on their own, and cold in this rainy weather. Nearly being hit by vehicles on a very, very busy road.

Safe now. While actively searching for the rest of the family, we are just thankful this little one is safe and out of harms way. Praying we find the family, but we have to take the little wins of knowing we saved one. ❤️