Farewell Payton

It’s been a really tough week, and it’s hardly even Wednesday yet!!  I just learned this morning that this sweet old girl Payton crossed the rainbow bridge.  You might remember Riley from a few posts back?  Well, Riley and Payton were good friends.  They didn’t live together, but their moms would take turns caring for each other’s dogs while either one was out of town.  So, as you can imagine, Payton and Riley were good buds!  Sadly, Payton developed an auto immune decease and underwent a blood transfusion, but unfortunately, she was not able to bounce back.  I leave you with this photo of Payton.  May you rest in peace Pay Pay, and run free with Riley now!

Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair – Next Weekend!

Hey there!  We’re excited to be getting ready for the 4th Annual Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair, next weekend!

Come see us on May 20th at Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane in Durham, CT.  Last year we had a great turnout, despite all the rain.  I’m hoping for better weather this year, but whatever we end up with will be fine.  For now, enjoy some of our favorite images from last year…

To see more, check us out on Facebook!

Best Friends New York Super Adoption

I haven’t had a chance to post a recap of the Best Friends Animal Society Super Adoption in White Plains, NY until just now.  I’ve been sorting through the hundreds thousands of images that John and I took at the event and I am still so completely overwhelmed by the whole experience!  It was incredible to see sooooo many volunteers lending a helping hand!  And the families, well….so many families chose ADOPTION this weekend, and that is just amazing!!!!  It was truly life altering for so many, including ME!  I’ve been a HUGE supporter of animal rescue for years.  I’ve done a lot of volunteering before, but this experience, by far, was the BEST!  I will never forget the animals I met, and the families who left the event a little bit bigger than they arrived.

THANKS TO YOU Best Friends (and the gazillion volunteers you wrangled up!)  Check out more pics here!