But many people fail to plan for their pets future after they are gone.
Reid was inspired to start the sanctuary after the loss of her dad to cancer.
We all deserve to die with dignity and with love surrounding us.
After my dad’s passing, Reid explains, my mom was unable to keep my father’s dog.
His Doberman, Staley.
No one wanted an old dog.
Yet, here she was this most valuable member of our family.
She helped my dad and stayed at his side until he passed.
He loved her dearly yet no one wanted her.
The couple appealed to rescues but was told that Staley would be put down.
Feeling hopeless, a foster for the Doberman rescue got their information and volunteered to take her.
Staley went and was loved for another one and a half years.
She lived happily, getting to be part of a family, running, and playing.
She ended in love.
Why should they die just because they are old?
We are a throw away society, always looking for the next best thing.
What about the true golden hearts that have lived and loved.
Don’t they deserve respect and care?
An immense amount of planning and research went into establishing the WWSDS.
The couple moved and bought a large home and land.
The organization became a nonprofit in 2017 and a licensed shelter with the state of Missouri.
Since Whispering Willows began, we have helped nearly 800 senior dogs pass into peace with love and care.
Sometimes, they can take on as many as 80 dogs at a time.
Reid shares, For us, love is always the answer.
Since we are a hospice, there is not always something that can be done.
We pour our grief and love into the next soul, making it truly a mission of love.
If youre moved by this mission and want to help, the sanctuary is 100% donation-based.
you might donate in many ways through theWhispering Willows website.
She was inspired to do so after the death of her father.
