A Life Worth Living: Fred’s Story & the Heart of Our Gold for Good Campaign
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Kimmi Rasky
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A Life Worth Living: Fred’s Story & the Heart of Our Gold for Good Campaign
At Rescue Revival, we believe every dog deserves love, care, and dignity, whether they are adoptable or not. As part of our August Gold for Good campaign with Tattered Paws and Golden Hearts Rescue (TPGHR), we are not only working to bring dogs like Lady to the U.S. but also shining a light on dogs like Fred, who have found their forever place in a different way.
Fred’s Journey to Safety
Fred was rescued in the summer of 2022 after he was found tied to a chain in heartbreaking condition. He was brought to the Garden, a safe haven for dogs who need time to heal, recover, or live out their days in peace. There, Fred received the medical attention he urgently needed and slowly began to recover physically.
Over time, Fred showed signs of resource guarding and biting behavior, which made him unsuitable for adoption. But giving up was never an option. TPGHR remained committed to his well-being and quality of life.
Thanks to the ongoing care and patience of the team at the Garden, Fred has made incredible behavioral progress. While he may never live in a traditional home, he now spends his days enjoying the sunshine, playing with other dogs, and living a life full of comfort and routine.
Fred has also overcome some additional health challenges in the past few years. Thanks to dedicated caregivers, he has recovered and continues to live a joyful life surrounded by people who love him.
Why Fred Matters
Our Gold for Good campaign is about celebrating dogs like Fred—dogs who may never leave the Garden but who have just as much worth and dignity as those boarding planes to new lives in the U.S.
In the same breath that we fundraise to bring over long-waiting, adoptable dogs like Lady, we also raise funds to sustain the long-term care of dogs like Fred. Rescue isn’t always about adoption—it’s about commitment. And TPGHR’s commitment to Fred is exactly the kind of support system that Rescue Revival aims to lift up.
When you give to our campaign this August, you’re not just helping dogs get home. You’re helping dogs who’ve already found their home in sanctuaries like the Garden—dogs who, for the first time in their lives, are finally safe.
How You Can Help
You can support this mission in two meaningful ways:
Donate to our Gold for Good campaign using the link below. Your donation helps fund the transport of dogs like Lady and provides ongoing support for dogs like Fred who have found their peace in the Garden.
Subscribe to our Rescue of the Month Club to receive a limited-edition TPGHR shirt and share this story with your community. Every shirt spreads awareness and helps us continue our work.
Fred is living a life worth celebrating, and Lady is one step closer to finding her own forever home. Join us in making both of these stories possible.
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