I think this will be my all-time favorite personal rescue picture. These four pups in a basket were part of a litter of seven, 5 week old terrier/pointer mix puppies & momma who were rescued at a local dump here in Honolulu. As a foster mom for the Hawaii Dog Foundation, I was the only one who was willing to take 5 of the 8 rescues home while we scrambled to get them help. The mother had suffered from severe malnutrition, heartworm, infection, and had several open wounds. The puppies, ranging from 2.0 - 4.1 lbs were also malnourished, covered everywhere in fleas and ticks and some open sores. They were so tiny and sad. This picture was taken that first week, after they got medical treatment and cleaned up. I'm proud to say that after 8 weeks of great foster care, only two left to place in permanent homes and they are all smiling now.

Barbara McLain
Honolulu, HI