Michael

“I Never Wanted This (And That’s Why It Matters)”

I never set out to start a nonprofit, hell no, that stuff is for other people. It never crossed my mind that I would or could do it and I avoided it like most people avoid stepping in dog poop. Yet, here I am somehow still managing to land in the middle of it anyway…both the dog poop and a nonprofit, go figure!?? Is it worth it? Without any doubt in the universe, YES it is worth it!

If you’d asked me even just a few years ago what I’d be doing today, “helping run and develop an animal rescue and rehabilitation organization” wouldn’t have even made the top 100.

You know the drill, yes I love animals and have all my life and that is how I ended up here, blah blah blah. Still surprised I made it here, but here I am.

I wanted to be involved, to help, to heal and to make a difference. Honestly, I never thought I would make a difference to anyone or any being in this world.

I Started helping at a shelter one day, I learned to work with the dogs, be patient with them. I had amazing mentors that taught me how to train and how to earn the trust of the dogs. How to make a difference in their lives.

So, why am I here? Magic. First time I had a frightened dog come up to me on its own because it trusted me, and that trust turned into that amazing animal finding their perfect happy home. That… that was true magic, I felt like I could make a difference, even if it is a small one, and here I am.

I want to give back, I want to make a difference in the lives of these amazing animals, that is why I am here. I want to help, I want to heal, I want to earn their trust and teach them there is a better way than being afraid, being angry and being alone.