We’re glad our discount shelter buying program was helpful to the GWP Rescue. Here’s a guest blog post from Mary Murray, a volunteer leader at the shelter, about her experience on Tracie Hotchner’s Cat Chat Radio Show. Even though we donate 5 times more than the average company, we’re still saddened by how many donation requests we have to turn away. So a discount is the least we can do. Shelters can learn more about the Halo program (offering 30-40% discounts for shelters) by calling Halo at 800-426-4256, or emailing customers@halopets.com.

By Mary Murray, GWPRescue.com

What an amazing evening GWP Rescue, Inc had September 9th! Through Tracie Hotchner-radio personality and author of “The Dog Bible”, teamed us up with David Yaskulka from HALO, Purely for Pets, to discuss our rescue and the need for quality nutrition.

As our German Wirehaired Pointers come in from across the country from shelters and from facilities with horrendous conditions, we see some extreme cases of emaciation, anemia, heart worm disease, and digestive disorders. As of late, we have been faced with some very difficult cases. One being a wonderful Wirehair named Murray. He came to us as an extreme case of neglect at 38 lbs. and near death. Murray should have weighed at least 60-70 lbs.

As seven of ten of our GWP’s coming to our licensed facility and to our foster home network are in such bad shape, we were always searching for an affordable, nutritionally based diet. Most instances we had to cook for the dogs, and with the neglected pups we had just this past May, with various litters this was a tremendous undertaking. Time spent preparing meals could have been spent in more productive ways as most of the babies were too young to be without their mother.

As Tracie and I corresponded…..she so graciously offered to help our licensed facility meet with the Halo company on her show. What I did not expect was the incredible gift from the Halo company. David had quite a surprise for us! Not only are we able to get a tremendous discount for our shelter for our puppies and adult dogs as a public charity, but he offered us a $1000.00 gift of products to further enhance the health and well being of our animals..

What a magical night it was…connecting with a company that is passionate about animal health, a wonderful author that has the “Dog Bible’, a comprehensive guide for owners leaving no question unanswered. Thank you both so very much!

We will always remember the special moment and support of our animals by no fault of their own are abused and neglected. Their journey will be much easier now thanks to caring folks such as yourselves. Kudos to you both!

Mary Murray
GWPRescue.com