Mason is one of the youngest volunteers for LOYAL. He helps on transports with dogs and fostering alongside his dedicated parents.
This year for Mason's 11th Birthday instead of gifts he asked for donations to LOYAL to help the puppy mill victims. Mason raised $300 for the dogs! Please read his amazing story below!
We started with Loyal rescue as most people do , we adopted a great dog.We had two already , and My son mason wanted a dog for him.So we contacted Loyal , went to visit a few dogs at their foster homes , but done seemed a good fit for us.The we saw Wyatt on the web site.We drove to TO to see him along with another dog.I have to admit , I was leading towards the other one.But when we got there, Wyatt jumped in Mason's lap and went to sleep.That sealed the deal!He has slept with Mason ever sense.
Our two rescues are such great dogs.It is hard to believe that no one wanted them.We decided that we wanted to help.The more we found out about the rescue organization , and the things that these poor dogs have gone through , it broke out hearts and made us mad.We decided to start with helping in the transports that happen on the weekends.Mason would come with me and wouldn't let me put the dogs in crates.He was covered in drool and hair and loved every minute of it.Then the two big mill busts on Montreal happened.It was hard for me to explain to Mason what was happening.he couldn't understand what someone would not love their dogs to death like we do.We are now a foster home and I help with the phone screening and home visits.
When it was time for his birthday , I asked what he wanted.he wasn't sure , and I said "do you really need more gifts"That's when he decided to ask for donations for Loyal.He even included Grammy and Grampy in his list.The response from his friends,and their parents, was great.Everyone wanted to help.He ended up raising $300..One of his friends who is having his birthday in December is going to ask for donations for Sick Kids hospital.
We are very proud of him , and I think he is proud of himself.
2 comments:
Way to go, Mason!! But we're not really surprised. You come by your love of animals naturally, through your parents and grandparents. We're animal lovers too, and appreciate your efforts to help out dogs in distress.
Keep up the great work you are doing!
from Jean and Russell, Nova Scotia
Wow Mason, you have really helped these special animals by your birthday money. But more importantly, you are an amazing inspiration to other kids and adults. Your mom and dad must be proud of you. Thank you for helping out our animal friends in distress.
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