Here's the story.
Around Sept. 23rd, Corrine was posted on the GSD bb with an out (kill) date of Sept. 25. It was thought that a GSD rescue in IL would pick her up. She was going out to check her out. So we figured she was safe. Then early morning Sept. 25, we find out the rescue did not pick her up. The reason I found out later was that she did not look like a GSD, so her rescue would have trouble finding her a home, since anyone contacting them were looking for a GSD. She said she looke dobe-ish. So we all posted our "so very sorrys and why does this happen...". In the evening, we find that they did not put her down. OK, she's alive!!! There's hope. We kept "bumping" her up on the list, but there were no takers. We find that Corrine is still there on Sept. 27. Her time is short and no one interested!
By the 28th, I was getting nervous. No one was stepping up for this beauty. One of the seasoned rescuers suggested that someone should e-mail area all breed rescues. She got a lead and asked if an IL person could call. That's me. I did. I spoke to a lady and she gave me some hope, but no guarantees. Then I e-mailed 13 rescues. The other rescuer e-mailed 9. I got a few hits. One said she maybe had a foster, but didn't contact me back. Then on Monday morning, a volunteer from a rescue 2 1/2 hours away from Fulton contacted me.

This wonderful volunteer said that she would do what she could. She took the info I sent to her shelter manager and asked if they could take her. Now this rescue is across the street from a kill shelter, so they are always pulling dogs. It so happened that there was one cage open and if Corrine could qualify, she could be taken in. Well, after a whole day and a half of negotiations and questions between the volunteer and I, there was a possible chance for Corrine. With help from the bb rescue person and GSD rescue contacts, Fulton and the volunteer spoke and the rescue would take Corrine IF she was up to date on Parvo and distemper shots. They would have to have been in her system a while, so the shelter would be safe. Well, it so happens that the place that Corrine was in, does not give shots to the adult dogs, only puppies. Was Corrine out of luck? NO, fate has it that she was brought in as a stray with her puppy. Since they gave the shots to the puppy, they gave the shots to her, too!!!! Soooo, Corrine now has a temporary home til she finds her forever home. She is saved. Of course another problem cropped up. Will the rescue hold her cage til Saturday when she could be picked up or will they give it away??? (Sweat, sweat....) YES, they WILL hold the cage open for her til Saturday. Also, someone may help transport her to her new place, too. Whew!

Now until this gorgeous dog is safely at the rescue center, I will not rest, BUT it is looking good. As of right now, Corrine is saved. Hopefully nothing unforseen will come up to ruin her chances for life now.

So, today I helped save a life. Boy, was it stressful.
If anyone would like to champion a soul, choose one from www.petfinder.com and e-mail all the area rescues. Send them the dog's link to the webpage and just ask if they could save them. Who knows, you just might be able to save a life, too!!

Sorry this is soooo long.