Puppies Future Plans...

Greetings:

After checking with agencies, airlines, shelters, and more airlines, we have determined that we will need to make a big trip across the ocean to bring the 5 puppies to North America so we can ensure they find good homes.

Here in the Republic of Georgia, there are over half a million street dogs and cats in a country that has a population of only 4 million. So there are already too many dogs needing homes. For that, we need to raise the money for 2 crates and two plane tickets to fly them to a place we know and love and have used in the past to find our furever rescue pets when we adopted dogs many times over the years.

This place has high ratings, and a great record, and ensures the sterilization and vetting process for each pet they adopt. They have kindly agreed to take our little bundles and when it is safe for them to travel, my wife and I will take all 5 puppies and bring them to an organization we know will find the best homes for them.

Our other option was to put them back in the forest where we found them but with a track record of Taylor missing a tail, Momma having a serious mysterious wound on her side, and another dog in the area that has a missing leg, with no consistent food or shelter in the winter months, we know the puppies would not do well and most would die. We didn’t ask for these pups, but since we found them, we aren’t going to let them suffer.

Just because the world is not always the best place to live, doesn’t mean we as people should sit back when we can take action and show we care. And if a few months and a few dollars are needed to do that, we are willing to sacrifice to ensure they have a chance at a good life.

And for those who might say “put them down,” that is not an option here. There is a no-kill policy in the country, so even if it was our choice or the choice of anyone, it is not allowed. No vet would safely perform the procedure. So if the options are a slow death and suffering or a happy life and good prospects, we know this is the best choice.

Thanks again for all your help and care. The cost for this is lower than our last pups as we are able to take all five in one trip. So between the crates and the cost of transporting them, it is a little more than US $5,000. That is only $1,000 per dog to ensure a tail-wagging good future.

So again thanks for your encouraging emails, prayers, and donations, and for going with us on our doggy journey.

Here are some pictures to make you smile and know that things are always better when you stand up and do the right thing. For us, part of that means caring for helpless critters. We are glad to know there are so many of you who are willing to do the same.

Thank You For Your Help

We have been taking care of 9 dogs over the last two months. That is a lot to care for properly, and the 5 little ones were an extra surprise. We know God has them in our lives for a reason, and we will do our best to ensure their love and care.

In the past month and a half since starting this adventure, we have spent over US $3,300 for surgeries, vaccines, deworming, food, transportation, care, and supplies. This includes Taylor’s two surgeries, and Taylor, Momma, and Bella’s sterilization surgeries, vaccines, and medicines.

And now we will be spending another $5,000 to ensure the 5 puppies have forever-loving homes in Canada. If you have been thinking of helping a great cause, this is it. You are helping a couple of missionaries give love and care to abandoned street dogs, who otherwise would die. Even if you can send $5, that would be wonderful. This email goes to almost 9,000 people, but so far only 16 people have donated a total of $1,200.

We are short a little over $7,000, but ALL of us... we can do this.

So please give as God has blessed you.

Any money received will be well spent and ensure all these puppies get the care they need.

The address to send checks is:

Hillside Church of Christ, PO Box 191, Plains, TX. 79355

Make checks payable to Hillside Church of Christ – Georgia Mission.

If you want to send money through PayPal, the account is: connect@ethanjonesbooks.com

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