Trauma Resources International’s Current Project:
Cosmo’s Heart Animal Rights Project
Cosmo’s Heart is TRI’s animal rights and rescue project. Through this project, TRI partners with rescues in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest and Canada to find loving forever homes for dogs at Moreno Valley Shelter (MOVAL) who are out of time. After several years of pledging for euth-listed dogs at MOVAL, a shelter volunteer invited TRI’s Director to submit paperwork to become a rescue partner. TRI supports the rescue of approximately 100 dogs/year by overseeing the logistics of the rescue. We “pull” the dog from the shelter, and arrange transportation to a vet for a full health check, all vaccines and any necessary care. We board the dogs until they travel to their new home, and arrange their transportation to freedom.
The inspiration for this project, Cosmo, was a mini long-haired dachshund found wandering alone, skinny, straggly and scared in Galisteo, NM. Like so many rescue dogs, Cosmo rescued TRI’s Director, Amber Gray, as he entered her life at a very painful time. His fierce, unconditional love; endless trust and soft, cuddly loyalty earned him the title “The Gandhi of Canines” amongst almost everyone who his tender paws and open heart touched. Cosmo’s Heart project catalyzed the expansion in TRI’s mission from human rights to planetary rights. All donations to Cosmo’s Heart go to medical expenses, transportation and boarding so that the rescued pups can arrive to their new homes as healthy and settled as possible. Check out Cosmo’s Heart Facebook page for more information and to donate.
Check out a few photos of our previously rescued pups:
Our partners are:
– Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
– Dog Lovers Creed/Belmonte Rehabilitations – The masterful Rick Belmonte helps our rescue pups with behavioral issues prepare for life as a pet.
– We send 3-5 dogs a month to Seattle Humane’s Lifesaver Program.