After Helping a Homeless Dog, This Woman Started a Rescue and Saved 300 Dogs!

Recalling the first rescue Judy told Inside Edition, “I was driving down the service road (near the lake) and I spotted a stray. The stray led me to another dog that was injured.” She spent the next week feeding the dog daily to gain his trust and her patience paid off: he finally came to her. She rescued the dog from the “dumping ground” and helped him recover then get adopted.

One memorable rescue was Callie, an adorable little dog who was found with a rope around her neck and left abandoned. When Judy got Callie in the car, Callie took one last look back and then kissed Judy. 

Callie is currently living with a foster family and is loving life. Looking quite stylish in her pink harness! 

Judy has rescued over 300 dogs over the years and has a dedicated team of volunteers and fosters who are committed to helping homeless animals in the Fort Worth area.

Unfortunately, Judy says that most of the dogs she finds are dead. “There are times I don’t even sleep when I find them dead. I found one recently dead last week that truly broke my heart. It was a tiny puppy that was found inside a bag. Someone had cut the dog’s chest open. It’s the worst case I’ve seen recently,” Judy explained to Inside Edition.

Despite all the suffering she sees, she turns the negative into a positive and says that it’s moments like those when she is even more motivated to continue what she’s doing. With an organization that has a motto of “every animal matters,” Judy says, “It’s not just about rescuing. It’s about educating people to avoid these circumstances. I don’t think I can stop until I make a change in the area or make a big impact.”

Feeling motivated to help animals in your area? You too can make a difference in the lives of homeless animals just like Judy simply by volunteering at your local animal shelter. Organizations rely heavily on volunteers to assist with animal care and day-to-day operations. There’s never a shortage of things to do and opportunities are available for people of every skill set. You can help take dogs for walks, give them food and water, and make sure their area is clean. If your preference is helping out behind the scenes, you can volunteer your services by assisting with fundraisers, outreach events or general office tasks. And please, always adopt and never shop!