Sponsor Leo
Lama Animal Rescue was called on January 28, 2023 about an extremely malnourished dog at the cross roads in Leton, Louisiana. He truly was at the cross road in his difficult life, he was so weak he was not able to stand. From the moment we heard about this precious boy, we knew we had to do our best to save him. One of our rescuers, Kristy Tilley, drove to get him and what she found was a frail 36-pound dog that was hanging on to hope for the help that had just arrived. His joints were swollen and infected, he had severe skin issues and was heartworm positive. Even our vets didn’t hold out much hope for his survival. It was obvious he had struggled a long time on his own, but we were committed to his care. Though his progress was slow, his transformation was amazing! He now has a soft bed to sleep in and toys to play with, something he probably never had before. At his last health check, he had doubled his weight and is now a healthy, heartworm negative, 62-pound boy, with a smile that will melt any heart.
This is what rescue is all about, seeing the transformation of what love, care and commitment can do. There are many at a cross road just like Leo, help did come in time for him, but it won’t for all of them. Leo’s story is a true testimony of what compassion and kindness can do. Please open your hearts and your homes to help LaMa Animal Rescue. We cannot do it alone, each animal in need is a reflection of the heart of our community. “Whatever you do for the least, you do for me” Matthew 25:40
Will you help Leo? Please consider sponsorship of this special pup and we will list you on as a sponsor on this page. Or, please let us know if you prefer to remain anonymous. Mark donations “Leo”. All amounts help. Thank you.
Sponsor Brendy
Brendy came in our foster system as a feral momma dog found in an abandoned barn with her puppies. Her puppies were rescued but she was difficult to catch and had to be trapped to get her the care she needed. She was HW+ and would need some long-term treatment and a lot of tlc to help her learn that humans were not all bad people. It was obvious that she had been severely abused and was very scared of all people. Her soul had been beat down and her hope was all but gone. It took several weeks before she would let me touch her without hunkering down and not running into her crate to hide. Little by little she began to trust me, but it would take almost 4 months for her to feel safe enough to take a treat from my hand. (She feels safest eating her food inside her crate with the door open)
As fearful of humans as Brendy is, she has so many great qualities! She loves playing with other dogs, especially chase if there is a ball involved. She loves playing with the other rescue puppies and will wrestle for hours with them and play steal the toys. She does very well with my cat, they have mutual respect for each other and has even been known to sit together on the sofa. Brendy loves to ride in the car! She is not fearful of the vacuum cleaner or other household noises, it's just people that give her them most fear. I am sure there are some bad memories in her head of something terrible that was done to her in the past. It will take the right family to be patient with her to earn her trust. She is very non-aggressive but will bark at the door if she hears something outside. She is crate trained and makes it all through the night without going potty. If kept on a regular schedule she is great about not having accidents in the house. She walks on a leash but if other people are around will get scared and try to run. She feels safe in her crate and in the beginning, I am sure that is where she will be until she is safe enough to come out and sit on the sofa. She needs and wants love so much! She now comes up to my chair to ask for pets and love. She is also trained to come back with a beep collar.
As her foster mom, I will have a place in my heart for her always, but I know she deserves to have her own family and if I can get this far with her I know someone else that loves her can too. She will do best in a house without young or loud children but would do great if there is another dog to give her courage.
In the mornings when it’s time to go outside Brendy springs up and down like a bunny, she has a smile on her face when she gets relaxed and feels safe. I know there are good humans out there that will build on all the progress she has made, just be patient and show her love and kindness, she will love you back and be a forever family member.
Will you help Brendy? Please consider sponsorship of this special pup and we will list you on as a sponsor on this page. Or, please let us know if you prefer to remain anonymous. Mark donations “Brendy”. All amounts help. Thank you.