# @redefining.normal_ on Instagram

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- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61432490-redefiningnormal-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-03-02T07:54:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Redefining Normal (@redefining.normal_) — https://gondola.cc/redefining.normal_

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Dogs in shelters… OK, I’m not sure if this is a rant or a story.

Roger & Michelle invited us to volunteer for dog walking. I didn’t bring Debbie on the first day due to her compassionate heart and safety for my wife.

Upon arriving at the shelter, pride filled me, seeing around 30 volunteers cars parked.

Michelle explained the walking process as we entered, amidst the overwhelming sound of excited dogs.

The facility is adequate but far from a suitable long-term environment for a dog’s mental well-being.

The emotions I felt to the realities as Michelle spoke were similar to those at a funeral. From pride in volunteers humanity, I shifted to despair, resentment, and anger towards the dogs’ previous owners, whose circumstances I couldn’t fully know. I understand circumstances such as health or financial issues. However, abandoning a dog is inexcusable and cowardly.

The team here does an incredible job, with dogs being rehoused across the EU & UK. The shelter’s efforts are commendable, but a lack of marketing understanding is a bottleneck.

There’s no easy-to-access digital database for potential adopters to find a dog. I can remedy this by creating a website to filter dogs by type, size, age etc and provide necessary information, essentially creating a marketplace for dogs. Assistance with this & collaboration is welcomed!

It’s impossible to provide, space, love, and attention each dog deserves. If you’re able to volunteer, please do so. rogerhaddrell  can explain the process.

I’m not familiar enough with the setup to solicit monetary donations. I have contributed to a direct campaign to transport a dog to its forever home. If you’re inclined to donate, consider non-monetary contributions, like sharing content to help these dogs find homes.

Did I feel good about going? No. These dogs need homes, human interaction, a caring voice, a brushed coat, a goodnight kiss, and a human they can trust.

My dream is for this facility to have a waiting list of homes wanting dogs, not a list of dogs waiting for homes.
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#dogshelter #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #foreverhome #saveadog u#dogadoption #fosterdogs

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saveadog, dogshelter, rescuedog, fosterdogs, foreverhome, adoptdontshop, dogadoption

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