Hi Jordan,

Eight weeks ago, our team walked into a puppy mill two hours north of here. The first thing we noticed was the quiet. There were dozens of dogs in stacked wire cages, and hardly a bark between them.

Biscuit was in a cage near the back. He was about five months old, underweight, and his paws were sore from standing on wire. When we opened the door, he didn't run to us. He pressed himself into the corner and watched.

Today, Biscuit is with a foster family. He's had his vaccinations, he's put on weight, and last Tuesday he stood on grass for the very first time. He sat down very carefully, as if he wasn't sure it was allowed. Then he rolled in it.

Biscuit got his second chance because people like you gave. But there are still dogs waiting in places like that barn, and we can only go back for them if we can pay for what comes next: the vet checks, the vaccinations and a quiet place to recover.

Thank you for being in their corner,

P.S. Want to help all year round? A monthly gift of $15 helps cover regular check-ups for dogs in our care, and you can cancel any time. Just choose "Give monthly" when you get to the donation page.