After Rita Lynd adopted Hannah the Boxer, she looked into her beautiful eyes and made her promise. She promises that one day, she will open a sanctuary for orphaned dogs to live their later years in comfort and care.
This promise was made in 2009, and after years of hard work and fundraising, it finally became a reality in 2019.
Hannah was adopted by Rita, a retired dog behaviorist, after her owner, John passed away. He and Rita are close friends. It was Rita who came to check on him and discovered that he had died suddenly at her home. Hannah faithfully stayed by his side for four days before they were discovered, and is said to be quite distraught.
“Hannah was in a lot of pain and stress. Trying to get her away from John is heartbreaking. I sat with her night after night while she howled and howled,” Rita said.
Even living with Rita, an experienced dog trainer, it took Hannah six months to heal and start enjoying life again. This experience, along with Hannah’s story, inspired Rita to found The Hannah Foundation Inc. A non-profit organization provides a sanctuary for orphaned dogs whose owners have made provisions for future care in their favor.
“There are a lot of people without families. And what happens to their dog when they die? ‘ Rita mused.
Just as a will allows you to provide for the people in your life, you can now extend that provision to your dogs. Pet parents who need someone to care for their dog in the event of their death can choose to claim The Hannah Foundation, which will fund their pet’s medical and personal care costs for the duration of their pet’s life. their time in the reserve.
Dogs that are not fostered and must be pre-registered to access the reserve. Hannah’s House becomes their forever home, where they are surrounded by love and a life of luxury. A piece of clothing belonging to their deceased owner is kept and records of their diet, exercise habits, and favorite toys are created.
The sanctuary offers a warm and comfortable home, dog-friendly gardens, queen-sized beds for dogs to share, daily walks on the property’s walking trails, grooming and checks regular veterinarian, in-home caretaker and transport when required.
Hannah’s House currently has four lovely residents: Marley, Banjo, Taz and Tango. Judging by the photos shared on the reserve’s Facebook page, they seem quite cozy. Another 50 dogs across Australia are now registered to come to Hannah’s House in case their owners pass by.
The Hannah Foundation was recently gifted another property and plans to expand its services to cat care. Now a search is being made for qualified caregivers.
If you are interested in contributing to a nonprofit or would like more information about registering your dog companion with Hannah’s House, you can do so through their website: https://www.hannahcaninesanctuary.org.au
H/T: abc.net
Featured pictures: The Hannah Foundation Inc / Facebook
