LHASA HAPPY HOMES RESCUE INC
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Mission Statement
I was looking to find a cute companion for my Lhasa, Kramer, our logo mascot. I subscribed to an online rescue list for the breed. Next thing I knew, I was being asked to go to the shelter to rescue a Lhasa with sarcoptic mange, who turned out to be a Shih Tzu with fleas! The rest is history! The most upsetting part was while at the shelter, the kennel staff tried to convince me that I didn’t want this dog. Wearing my “rescue hat” (for the first time mind you) I proudly uttered, “Of course I want this dog, I’m a rescuer!” I took this mangey mutt, put him in a crate, and trotted off to the vet. Little did I know that would be the first of many, many, many trips to that shelter and many others. Once word got out that I successfully rescued this dog, rookie that I was, I was ask to help rescue more. Before I knew it, I was helping a groomer, who was keeping gorgeous Lhasa pups crammed in crates, stacked on top of another, in a filthy, hot grooming studio. She had to move, so she had to place these pups.
About This Cause
Founded in April 2001, Lhasa Happy Homes Rescue, Inc., is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) rescue and foster care organization created for the safe haven and permanent placement of homeless pups. We specialize in Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu and Maltese, but also rescue other small mixed breeds under 20 lbs. All Lhasa Happy Homes pups are cared for in a home environment and treated as if they were part of the family. Each is temperament tested, and we evaluate their interaction with other dogs, kids and people to determine the best home for each. They receive responsible medical attention, rehabilitation when necessary, treats and toys when they are good, and a warm lap to lay on at the end of the day to let them know how much they are loved. We strive to give adopters our best assessment of a dog’s physical condition and behavior to assure that the selected dog is a good match for the intended family. These dogs have been through a lot, and they deserve to be loved unconditionally – the same way they’ll love you! Our ongoing mission is to match families with their ideal pets and give these special pups a second chance at a great new life. It is staggering to see these beautiful dogs dumped in the shelters or abandoned by their families day after day, year after year. We concentrate on the dogs of our breed (Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Maltese and small breed mixes) who have ended up on the shelters through no fault of their own. Many of these dogs have critical injuries, require surgery, are senior in age and/or have otherwise been left to die. It's not the dog’s fault; it’s really human error 99% of the time due to a lack of education or misinformation about these breeds. It is our goal to educate the public about these dogs, their needs, training requirements and the social environment they require to live long and happy lives. It is our goal to make them feel secure, safe and protected so that when they are placed in their homes, they will stay there! Our utmost goal is to adopt humans who will provide the perfect forever home for these little furbabies. As long as there is a Lhasa in the shelter, our work is not done…. and unfortunately, the numbers keep growing. It is heartbreaking to see these beautiful dogs dumped in the shelters or abandoned by their families. It is gratifying when people, like you, step up to the plate and help hem…. perfect with all their imperfections.