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Natasha Brown believes everyone deserves a second chance – four legged friends included.
That's why she and several like-minded folks have formed Chance, a new group dedicated to supporting organizations and individuals who provide foster care for homeless or rescued dogs until permanent owners are found. They also want to provide financial assistance to rescued dogs diagnosed with cancer.
“One of my rescue dogs was diagnosed with cancer last year. I didn't realize how expensive treatment was. If I hadn't been so blessed, there's no way I could have paid for it.”
The group's motto: “Take a chance, give a chance. Save a life.” Seventeen volunteers have signed on. “This is something I've always had a huge passion for, and I found others around me that were interested in animal rescue as well … I figured that if we could all pool our resources, we could really make a difference,” Brown said.
The group has already rescued and placed three dogs since organizing about a month ago. They are taking steps to formalize their organization and plan to apply for nonprofit status.
Nancy Barnhart, another Chance founder, has fostered dogs since she was in college about 30 years ago. She estimates she's rescued 50 dogs, cats and birds over the years.
She's excited about this chance to formalize her passion: “When Natasha had the brainstorm to start this organization, I knew this is what I was supposed to do.”
