Special Urgent Prayer Request for Bo and Sadie, a Soldier's Dogs

"Bo"

"Sadie"

I received an email from Lou Ann. In order to understand the prayer request I need to share her email too: From Lou Ann:

I am passing along this e-mail from a friend in Florida just in case either of you might know of any other networks where this could possibly be shared, and also for your prayers on behalf of these two dogs in need. Of note, in case you are wondering who the "FOBs" are, too . . . . . we (I'm an original member, too) are an informal group who came together on another blog who followed the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner (racehorse), Barbaro. You might remember his story. We came to be known as the Fans or Friends of Barbaro, and many of us have stayed together online to both honour his legacy and many help in many ways possible with many other four-legged friends, too. My heart shatters in a million pieces every time I hear of dogs (and other four-legged friends, too) in these kinds of desperate situations, and so I am passing along just in the event that you two might know of anyone else or any networks where this might be posted in hopes of helping these two dogs. The FOB friend who posted this, Linda Loman, is very active in dog rescue herself, and she does transport for dog rescues in her area as well, so I know Linda's post to be legitimate. Esther, I wonder if a prayer request could possibly be posted at Prayers For Our Pets for Bo and Sadie?? I thought of that right away also but in all honesty I was too upset after reading about Bo and Sadie to even get the words together to post the prayer request . . . . if you think a prayer request would be possible, can I please ask you to put that one into words for the site? Sincere thanks, always, Lou Ann

I'm coming to you all with a 'networking' request to find a foster home for two dogs. Another group of us FOBs who works to rescue dogs is trying to save two American bulldogs. I'm just asking if you all would please share this info with your contacts, your dog friends, your military friends and those who might want to help a military person (in a roundabout way). Of course, if any of you would like to foster these dogs, that would be a win win!! :-) Bo and Sadie, between 2 and 3 years old, spayed & neutered, described by shelter staff as very sweet. Pictures attached. Their soldier owner dumped them at the Pound when he deployed. We do not know his possibly heartbreaking reasons or rationale but he does not want them back. These dogs were well cared for so it's hard to fathom and, I'm guessing, was a difficult decision for him to make. I am 100% certain it was a hard decision for these two dogs. Regardless, we are in a race against time to find a foster home for them. We have American Bulldog Rescue in Tampa who can take them "under their wing" BUT a foster home is needed. The rescue's local Tampa fosters are filled. They are doing their best but meanwhile, Bo and Sadie sit in the high kill shelter in Athens, Alabama. (some of you might remember that is where my Rottie, Tank, came from. It is NOT a good place) So, please share. I'm including Dale Parrent (an original FOB!) on this email. She works closely with the Pound director and might see any responses before I do. The rescue is in Tampa but foster home doesn't need to be. The rescue director will make arrangements for the paperwork and all else that is necessary. She can also provide more info if someone is interested. Thank you. Bo and Sadie thank you.