Outpouring of Support for Injured Dog Prompts LB Owner to Give Back

Submitted by Tracy Friedman

On April 2014 an unfortunate experience that almost cost the life of my sweet, beautiful sheltie named “Malibu” while visiting Laguna Beach ended up changing my life. The Patch ran the story and very quickly both Malibu and I felt the compassion of caring concerned citizens from the Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park. The outpouring of support for Malibu had drawn the attention from so many caring and compassionate people of Laguna Beach and surrounding cities.

Going through so many emotions from witnessing Malibu being mauled like a rag doll, several surgeries and endless infections to her wonderful recovery and I could not have gotten through it without the support and kindness of so many people! This experience has given me a newfound calling to help others. I am so happy to be able to assist with the Volunteer and Foster program for GreenDog Foundation which is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that rescues, fosters and adopts unwanted, abused, abandoned and neglected dogs!

GreenDog works tirelessly to save so many euthanized listed dogs in the high kill Shelters and give them a second or third chance to find loving Furever homes!

During the Christmas Holidays, thousands of animals are purchased as cute adorable puppies as gifts. After the honeymoon and novelty period wears off, hundreds if not thousands are dumped back at local shelters or just neglected and left uncared for.

GreenDog Foundation is Seeking Foster Families to help us re-absorb these unwanted creatures of love! “In order to continue to save dogs, we need Fosters desperately” say’s Kristine Weathers founder of the Nonprofit GreenDog Foundation. Foster Families and Volunteers are the foundation for helping GreenDog and other rescue organizations help put an end to endless euthanasia and homelessness of so many lovely dogs.

Below are a few simple request for Fosters:

1-home inspection for safety of dog

2- Basic care of dog i.e. food, water, exercise

3- Ability to work with the dog as though it was your own and

4- Make dog available for adoption events

5- LOVE

If interested in lending a much need Paw, please contact Tracy Friedman, Volunteer Coordinator for GreenDog Foundation athttp://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1879764.jsp.

We could use help across the board plus taxable donations too!

GreenDog Foundation will be holding an Adoption Event at Muttropolos in Fashion Island on Jan. 31 and on Valentines Day from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 865 Newport Center Drive.