A Fence for Paisley

This amazing little one just adopted me on 3/9/22. I lost my best fur-kid/friend of 12 years on 11/29/22. Her name was Lyra, and losing her was devastating. I raised her from a puppy, and she was my best friend through thick and thin. After losing her, I was left with a huge hole in my heart and my life. I have spent every day since that day depressed and lost. I can't even put into words how much I miss her. I initially wasn't going to get another dog, because of how much it hurt losing Lyra. But then I saw a video on the Facebook page for Ruby's Rescue and Retreat in McLean, Illinois. Paisley was in a kennel, through no fault of her own, due to an owner surrender. Even in that fear and uncertainty, all she wanted was love in the video. I immediately connected, and knew that I had to meet her. And I did. I went there with the hope that we would be a fit, and I could adopt her. Instead, when I got there, she adopted me. I brought her home that night. She has lifted the weight in my heart in a way I can't describe. I don't feel empty now. And when I watch her and see how happy she is, it makes me happy that we saved each other. She is a gift, and I want to continue to give her the best life that I can. I want her to know that she no longer has to worry about uncertainty, or any kind of abuse or neglect. I want her to know that she is safe. She is such a good girl, and deserves nothing less.

And that is why I've started this fundraiser. Something very important to me is that she has a yard that is safe to be in. One that nobody will be able to do anything that could harm her. And one that she won't be able to get out of, if she should try that. I want her to be able to run around the yard, free of the leash, and just be a dog. So I am asking for help to make that happen. My yard is not that big, but I would love to be able to put a privacy fence in, all of the way around. I don't think it will cost that much. And if I am able to meet the goal on the funds, and there is any of it left after the fence, I will donate 50% of the remainder to Ruby's Rescue and Retreat. If there are no funds left, I will pledge to donate to Ruby's Rescue and Retreat on a monthly basis until I have matched 50% of what was raised. If I am not able to raise the funds here, that is okay too. I will get the fence put in one way or another, but it might just take me a bit longer to get it done. Thank you to everyone who has shown this little girl the love and support she deserves. I have read every comment, and enjoyed every like that she has received in the updates I have been posting.