Heidi's
Legacy Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescue and placement of unwanted companion animals.
Based in Florida, Heidi's Legacy has helped thousands of companion animals find loving forever homes.
These are wonderful loving animals that often only need love, compassion and training to make them an incredibly awesome family
member and best friend.
Who
We Are Heidi's Legacy was established in 2002
as an all breed rescue in honor of Heidi, a marvelous German Shepherd that was abandoned
by her original owners and left to die in the
country. Sadly Heidi died shortly after her arrival with us but we have dedicated our lives to saving others just as lovable and just
as deserving as Heidi was. Read
Heidi's Story.
Heidi's Legacy is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization
staffed entirely by volunteers that LOVE and RESPECT animals. If a life can be saved, we will do what needs to be done.
Our goal is to save as many lives as possible so they can enrich the lives of
their new adoptive families as they do ours.
The
Dogs In Our Program begin with a quarantine period of no less than 14
days. During this time they are watched, loved and cared for and socialization is
begun.
All their medical needs are addressed; All animals are altered, given age appropriate vaccines, de-wormed, heartworm tested and
given either Frontline Plus or Advantix for flea control.
Too we
often see dogs who have not been socialized at all so we begin that process
immediately. Our dogs live in our foster family homes as part of the family, interacting with everyone and everything.
They are not living in crates stacked upon crates, or left outside in kennels. We evaluate our dogs before they are adopted
and identify any areas that may need improvement so that they are well adjusted
and ready to be placed in a loving home.
Our foster homes are a temporary step toward a better life. We brush
up their house manners and see that each dog learns the basic skills needed to get
along with others. The most precious gift we can give to the dogs in our
program is the knowledge that they are safe... that its okay to trust again and to love
again. We encourage each new forever family to continue the socialization and training
process once the dog is settled into their new home.
Donations
Heidi's Legacy depends on your generous
contributions in order to continue day to day operations. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE and may be made by clicking on the Donate
Button to the left.
100% of donated funds go toward veterinary needs and
routine care of the pets in our rescue. We are entirely staffed by volunteers with no salaries paid.
Adoption fees only
cover a portion of our expenses so any amount you can contribute will save lives.
Become A Foster Home Heidi's Legacy also depends on
like-minded animal lovers for assistance with foster care. We house as many as we can, but desperately need foster homes. It is painful to turn away a pet in need because we know what its fate most likely will be. Please become a foster parent. One dog at a time is all that it will take. These lives are
precious,; please help us help them.
All dogs belong INSIDE the home for interaction as a family member. Do not apply to adopt one of our dogs if it will not live in your home with you as a family member, or
if your other dogs are being kept outside. We do not tolerate chaining a dog outside.
Adopt
Or Foster And Save A Life! You will never regret saving a life.
We often hear that the human foster or adoptive family gets more out of the
relationship than the pet being saved. They have so much love to give. Try it!
Looking for that
special someone? If you are looking for a lifetime companion and have not been able to find that special one, please feel free to tell us what you are looking for in
your ideal furry friend. We will do everything possible to rescue "your special companion" for you!
Email: HeidisLegacy@aol.com
Did You Know?
Between 6-8 million
dogs and cats end up in animal shelters in the United States each year. (HSUS estimate)
Between 3-4 million
each year are euthanized there. (HSUS estimate)
Number of animal shelters in the United States: Between 4,000 and 6,000
(HSUS estimate)
Percentage of dogs in shelters who are purebred: 25%
(HSUS estimate)
Average number of puppies in a canine litter: 6-10
In six years, one female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs.
We believe that Spay & Neuter is an
absolute necessity in order to stop the killing of homeless animals. Gas chambers used to suffocate animals to death
or the equally horrifying "heart stick" method MUST be outlawed across our nation. Hitler gassed
humans; are we not more civilized?
Adopting A Pet Is A Lifetime Commitment.
Please
consider your lifestyle carefully before you adopt so that you can
be prepared to make a commitment for the pet's entire
lifetime.
Your pet loves you unconditionally and this
devotion deserves to be returned. Just as you would not give up your
children should they become inconvenient, please do not abandon your
furry family member.
If the expenses involved in keeping your
pet are an issue, Heidi's Legacy can help you learn how to reduce
some of the expenses involved with pet care. We are not veterinarians but we will happily share what we
know if this will save the life of your
pet.
Please Don't Breed Or Buy While Shelter Animals Die.
Man's Best Friend Does Not Deserve To Be On Death Row!
Our Companions Select Their Humans!
We are so proud to be able to say that ever since we announced that our dogs pick their new families, not visa versa, many other shelters and rescues have adopted this philosophy. Although humans initiate the meeting, it is our dogs that make the final decision who they want to live with and give their love to. When we see that our dog is not interacting well with a potential adopter, the dog stays with us until his/her right family comes along.
When we see our dogs' eyes light up when they meet that certain someone, then we know we have done our job right.
Giving
Up Your Dog
Due in part to the current real estate market and foreclosure crisis here in Florida, Heidi's Legacy: Dog Rescue has been filled beyond capacity. However, we would be happy to help you re-home an animal by offering a courtesy post on Petfinder IF IT MEETS OUR REQUIREMENTS. (Your dog must be spayed/neutered, have a sound
temperament and you must be willing to continue to care for your dog until we can
find space in a foster home.)
If you are willing to continue caring for your pet until
either a suitable new home can be found or space in a foster home becomes
available, please complete the owner
surrender request right away and DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. You have to realize that companion animals
are losing their homes/families by the hundreds. We will do what we can do to help but even finding foster homes has become difficult. We will be happy to
help if we can. We hate seeing dogs being put down in the shelters due to space considerations.
If
You Would Like To Help
but are unable to adopt a dog
at this time, please consider
joining our Heidi's Legacy Foster Families
who provide love and security on a temporary basis until the animal is
adopted. Or make a tax-deductible donation to our efforts on behalf
of homeless animals.
Contributions to Heidi's Legacy are gratefully accepted and may
be made via paypal or by check.
Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue
3102 Nichols Road
Lithia, FL 33547
813.737.1795
Email Us For More Information: HeidisLegacy@aol.com
Heidi's Legacy Dog
Rescue
Serving the homeless dogs of Florida.
Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3), no-kill, animal rescue
organization made up entirely by volunteers. We are dedicated
to
rehabilitating, caring for and finding permanent placements
for abused, neglected and unwanted animals in a no-kill
environment.
We never euthanize an animal to make room
for another. We care for all the animals we take in
until they are adopted.
Make
A Tax-Deductible Donation to help Heidi's Legacy continue its life saving
work.
Your contribution will assist us in saving the lives of abandoned
animals each year.
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