Old Fella's "Dixie Dogs"

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What's a "Dixie Dog"? A "Dixie Dog" is any orphan that we have taken in, has passed temperament and health assessments and is scheduled to travel to a new home by way of our partner shelters in New England.
Why? Several Northern states have developed such effective spay and neuter programs, as well as public education on pet stores/puppy mills, leaving the region without excess puppies and dogs. Prospective adopters frequently spend months on waiting lists for their new family members.
In Georgia, as in much of the south, we have no widespread spay/neuter programs. Thus the result is an unimaginable amount of orphans left homeless by uncaring and uneducated people who toss them out on the side of the road, or continue to allow them to reproduce. This leads to a flooded market for rescues. Adoptions do not always come easy.
Who? Any of our dogs that pass temperament and health evaluations can be sent north to waiting, loving families.
How? Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue is beginning to work with partner shelters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in order to send some of our dogs to loving homes where they are wanted. This transport of over 900 miles and 23 hours is very expensive and time consuming. However, we feel that by transporting these orphans we will be able to save even more. For some, it will be the only possibility of the good life they so deserve.
What (you can do)? Volunteer to be a short term foster parent. Many of these dogs will spend 1 month in foster preparing for their journey home. Volunteer to write grants, drive the van, help with training and socializing dogs while they await transport to their new lives. Donate, unfortunately adoption fees do not cover all costs involved: van rental, gas, in addition to health-care, food, etc.