ANIMALS
Man Saves 45 Dogs from Shelters. See Their Joyful Reaction to Freedom
They have a special place where about 45 rescued dogs and a grey wolf live happily and safely.
Although dog shelters are important, they often can’t provide the best life for the dogs there.
Many shelters have too many dogs hoping for a permanent home, but sadly, a lot of them never leave the shelter and miss out on the happiness of having a loving family or playing outside.
In this situation, a caring Canadian couple, touched by the sad situation of shelter dogs, especially the ones often ignored because of their age or health, started an amazing journey.
They committed themselves to adopting these unlucky dogs, giving them the opportunity for a better life.
Now, their home is like a dreamland for dogs, just like in the movie ‘101 Dalmatians.’
Now, the couple lives with an incredible 45 dogs and a majestic grey wolf, all enjoying the wide-open space of their four-acre property in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.
This amazing tale started in 2004 when Mark Starmer and his wife Sharon brought their first dog home.
Their simple act of kindness led to a strong mission to rescue and adopt dogs that others might overlook because of their age or health issues.
Nowadays, their place is like a safe haven for around 45 rescued dogs and a grey wolf, living happily and safely.
Seeing these happy dogs play and roam around their big home shows how dedicated the couple is to making sure the animals have a loving and safe place to live.
When people come to the Starmers’ place, they meet a variety of dogs, like a rescued grey wolf, a Portuguese Water Dog, a Shar-Pei, two Poodles, four St. Bernards, and around ten Siberian Huskies.
These dogs not only get to run and play outside but also feel at home and loved inside with the Starmers, who treat them like family.
But, taking care of so many pets comes with its own difficulties.
Taking care of vet visits, food, and grooming for all these pets can add up fast.
But, with the couple’s effort, help from friends, and support from a food supplier who believes in what they’re doing, they’re able to take care of all their furry friends.
Besides giving their dogs a caring home, the Starmers are dedicated to finding permanent homes for some of them.
They spend time and effort to find the right families for their dogs, even if it means traveling far, like Mark did when he went to New Mexico to make sure one of their dogs got a new home.
Mark’s belief is straightforward: “As far as I’m concerned, when it comes to dogs, the end of the earth isn’t too far to go.”
The Starmer family’s story with their amazing dogs is not just touching but also motivating.
It shows how much of a difference kindness and commitment can make for animals.
If you want to keep up with their journey or know more about what they do, you can find updates on their Instagram @somedogsareangels and their website, SomeDogsAreAngels.com.
Their story reminds us to consider how we can help animals who need it.