How A Purposeful Rescue Helps Overlooked Dogs In Need
The Los Angeles-based 501C3 non-profit, A Purposeful Rescue, helps pups in need, known as unicorns. According to the organization’s website, “unicorns” are furry friends who are overlooked in shelters as they may have health issues or need some extra TLC. In a 2019 interview with Give Back News, the founder of APR, Hillary Rosen, explained that these pups are not spotlighted at typical shelters as they are usually being treated for their conditions “back in medical.”
While speaking to Voyage LA in 2018, Rosen explained that she decided to establish APR in 2012 after she visited a South Los Angeles shelter.
“I can’t even remember what the situation was that made me get in my car and drive to the shelter that day but my life was forever changed. I remember walking the kennels. All of them. Row by row and thinking to myself ‘Why are all these amazing dogs here?’ and being completely overwhelmed. I also felt a very strong urge to do something… so I did!” shared the dog lover.
During a 2019 interview with ModernBeast, Rosen shared what kind of dogs the organization uses its resources on. She noted that they tend to “gravitate towards the tub tubs, the geriatric, the eyeless or needing to be eyeless, the limbless or needing to be limbless, the broken, and the super shy weirdo dogs.” She also explained that she enjoys watching the canine companions’ physical and emotional transformations.
“Getting to watch these hot mess unicorns transform is just the d*** best!” asserted the adoption advocate.
She clarified that working in the rescue space has been draining at times.
“Of course, there are challenges…like having a full time job on top of running a rescue that is basically like having 5 full time jobs. But it’s so worth it - even on days that I want to throw my phone into traffic or lock myself in a bathroom because some of the stuff we see is just really hard. I think the good outweighs the bad - for me at least - but d*** that bad stuff you just cannot unsee sometimes,” stated Rosen.
If you would like to help A Purposeful Rescue consider adopting or fostering. The organization is currently looking for dog lovers who are able to foster pups larger than 45-pounds.