A different kind of organization
A different kind of organization

While I ran our rescue organization, I did things my way, according to my values, not what was already being done in animal rescue. Reaching out to those nobody wanted, who needed special care, until the end. We were their family, our house was their kingdom. I was their personal nurse and loving mom, but it had a price.

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Gurky, a rescue in disguise
Gurky, a rescue in disguise

Gurky definitely changed our lives, so much that he inspired us the “I am Gurk” motto, pet parents who, no matter their furry kid's health issues or irrational behaviors, go above and beyond to offer them the best care and cherish them like a full member of the family and . He is our rescue in disguise and this is his eventful story.

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Rescue or not rescue, that's the question! Or is it really?
Rescue or not rescue, that's the question! Or is it really?

People have different ideas of what the word rescue means. Some have no clue what it entails and think about dogs saving people in avalanches… Others think they got it all figured out and are indubitably amazing human beings for rescuing animals in need. But after all, is it really relevant?

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The zombies of animal rescue
The zombies of animal rescue

How can come rescue advocates lose their mind and transform into zombies? And most importantly, how to avoid being bitten by evil maniacs who only have their own interest in mind and create chaos instead of good deeds. Better be prepared if you want to enter the frightening animal rescue world!

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