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Half Way Home Rescue is why the Pettie is Important to me

July 11th, 2011

Chloe would not be alive today if it weren't for Half Way Home

Thanks to all of our friends and readers who nominated Rescue Me for a Pettie in the Best Cause Related Blog category.

We were honored to learn that Rescue Me is a finalist!

While I’m honored to have my blog in the finals, my desire to see us go all the way is fueled not by my ego, but by the $1,000 we will win for a rescue of our choice.

That rescue is Half Way Home in Collins, Mo. (not to be confused with the municipal shelter of the same name in Kansas City, Mo.)

I started volunteering with Latichia Duffy and her grass roots rescue about two years ago, when I learned that the Springfield, Mo., animal shelter not only doesn’t make animals in their charge available for public adoption, but also usse a horrible method referred to as Heartstick, to kill the unwanted and unclaimed.

Latichia is truly a homegrown, grassroots rescue. A person who cares deeply for animals, saw a need and attempts every day, to make the world a better place for the homeless animals she not only takes in from Springfield, but rescues from puppy mills that are closing or have been ordered to shut down.

This woman, as many small rescue owners do, works tirelessly night and day on behalf of those who cannot help themselves.  For those who have seen small rescues operate, there are no days off from feeding, cleaning kennels, getting pets to low cost spay/neuter facilities (Latichia routinely takes pets to Kansas City, more than two hours away for the lowest cost services) or talking to other rescues, transports and potential adopters.

Latichia has met us twice on a Sunday, an hour and half away from her home, to bring us two of our  adopted dogs, Abbi and Chloe.

Since I’ve known her, Latichia’s main goal has been to get a metal building constructed and finished so that her charges will be more comfortable while awaiting their forever homes.

Last winter, that dream was nearly realized until a devastating fire, which destroyed the new building and all of its contents, including thousands of dollars of donated food, towels, kitty condos and an industrial washer and dryer.

A generous donor did rebuild the building, but it needs to be finished and $1,000 would gp a long way towards that goal.

You can help. Each day between now and July 29, you can go to the Pettie Voting site and vote for K9 Chronicles Rescue Me in the Best Cause Related Blog category. While you’re there, K9 Cuisine’s Roxanne Hawn would also appreciate a vote in the Best Dog Blog category for her dog’s blog, Champion of My Heart.
There’s no registration, no apps to sign into. It’s easy and you can vote 2-3 times per day.

A click (or two) a day could mean so much for the animals at Halfway Home.

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8 Responses to “Half Way Home Rescue is why the Pettie is Important to me”

1. Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart says:

   July 11, 2011 at 8:51 am

   This is such a great cause, Kerri. That fire must have been a terrible blow. You know we’re voting for you each day, and we’re so grateful for the mention … because indeed Lilly and I appreciate any and all votes.
2. Kerri says:

   July 11, 2011 at 9:04 am

   Happy to help, Roxanne. This is really a cause near to my heart.
3. Jane Boursaw says:

   July 14, 2011 at 11:12 am

   Such a great cause, and the animals win, no matter which bloggers get the official award. Happy to submit my votes!
4. In Black & White says:

   July 14, 2011 at 10:12 pm

   Ugh, that must have been horrendous. Voted and keeping fingers crossed. I’m voting daily for small rescue One Tail at a Time, who saved my Billy, to win $25,000 supplies so I’ll add you to the reminder and help you get there!
5. Kerri says:

   July 23, 2011 at 5:25 pm

   Thank you, In Black & White!
6. michele c. hollow says:

   July 25, 2011 at 1:12 pm

   I’ve been voting for you. I hope we both win!
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