Just a week before Christmas, St Nicholas Animal Rescue delivered joy and love to some of our less fortunate.
This charitable organization is known for sheltering and rescuing abused and injured animals. This Christmas Season, however, their volunteers spent several days shopping, packing dozens of gifts, and preparing for their Saturday visits. And off they went, accompanied by several most friendly dogs and puppies, to deliver their gifts to an orphanage and to some of Dominica homeless.
Their first stop: Chances – the orphanage in Jimmit, housing many small and older children. After that they arrived at the Grotto – home for the homeless. At both locations, St Nicholas Animal Rescue volunteers delivered beautifully packed gifts donated by the Rescue, adding to the Christmas joy, and also reminding on this special occasion that all of us are one family and should look after each other.
However, it was the other part of volunteers’ visits that brought perhaps even more smiles – rescue dogs and puppies came with volunteers to deliver their unconditional love and to spend a few moments to play – specially with children. As a matter of fact – two puppies were adopted by older children right away – making their Christmas a specially joyful occasion.
“Dogs and puppies can do what many others can’t – deliver warmth, love, and happiness – even through a brief encounter. These precious moments can stay with many of us for a long time” – says Dr. Naderkhani – head of the Rescue. All these animals were rescued, they experienced goodness and compassion in their misfortune. They are full of love, now giving back to our community.”
Indeed, this part of their visits met with such enthusiasm that the Rescue is planning to make it a yearly event. “All our puppies are fully vaccinated as a rule, so it is safe to play with them. We vaccinate them not only for deadly Parvo virus, but also for Leptospirosis and other diseases that can be transferred to humans. Vaccination of all our animals is an integral part of medical care before we offer them for adoption” – added Dr. Naderkhani.
“Interaction with puppies and dogs gives children more than moments of happiness. It adds to positive expansion on emotional level, also teaching responsibility and social values. Combined with simple fun and the bond of love – all these help to enrich childhood, and form better future adults.
We just delivered our gifts of joy and love, and it was a memorable experience for all volunteers. But – we have more joy to offer. Consider adopting a puppy or dog from us. We now have so many different ones to pick from. All are vaccinated, we add a starter kit for each adopted animal – and if you can open your heart and door to a rescued dog – your family can experience the blessings of animal love and devotion given back to you”.
For more information, to adopt or donate, please visit www.snar-dm.com , call, or check St. Nicholas Animal Rescue on Facebook.
