Best Friends, Loyal Companions & Soul Mates
The perfect match – easy, effortless and irresistible, yet such a rare diamond to unearth, but in my 8 years of rescuing and re-homing dogs, I have struck gold every time, with soul mate matches that are written in the stars and made in heaven.
My formula for success? Dogged determination, a refusal to give up and deep wells of faith, combined with experience, instinct and a feeling of peace in the heart as the final stamp of approval.
Amanda’s Ark is a Last Chance Café for dogs and cats who are at risk of losing their lives or continuing in their suffering, due to irresponsible ownership, decisions made in fear, abandonment and neglect.
Trusted Guardians
Not that you can own a living soul, we are Trusted Guardians and it is our duty, as stewards of creation, to protect the vulnerable from harm and give from a whole heart, to those who are in need.
And in this act of giving, of pure unconditional love, when humanity is at its best, stretching out our hand and stretching ourselves, deep bonds are formed, binding us together in a symbiotic relationship of mutual upliftment.
It is said that we don’t choose an animal, they choose us, but I think the truth goes even deeper, with an invisible cord connecting us, ensuring that we find each other, despite the seemingly infinite possibilities.
When You Know, You Know
I don’t know exactly how it works, I just know that when you know, you know, and this inner knowing has never failed me.
Sometimes these matches are so unlikely that it defies belief, but the formula transcends age, distance and all barriers, as two souls are brought together, each holding the key to a piece of the other’s heart.
Such is the special bond shared between friends, soul mates and cherished companions, as our destinies are weaved together in an unbreakable cord that connects us to this life and maybe even the next.
Happy Ever After
I am reminded of Dulcie, an active woman in her 80’s and Rosie, an overbred malnourished Pittie cross with joint issues. Love at first sight, Dulcie insisted she had to have her, re-named her Lexy and described their time together as the most wonderful years of her life.
And Rooney (pictured above with his Mom Abbi), a misunderstood Boerboel-cross left behind when his family moved, resulting in years in kennels and his rescuers losing hope and considering euthanasia, but with a little help and a new perspective, his perfect home came with a second family who adore him, who he adores in return.
Lastly, Frankie, a Scottish Terrier and Lassie, a small Collie-type dog, claimed by Rupert and his wife Shaun, who on meeting Frankie immediately said “We’ll take him!” and the same with Lassie a few years later, both of whom went from a challenging start to being cherished.
The Reward of Rescue
Animals are so precious, always so happy to see us, they unflinchingly want to be everywhere we are and would give their lives for us in a heartbeat, and we owe them the same level of commitment.
Yet, their loving and protective nature is all too often taken for granted, easily discarded and not even seen, and they fall through the cracks, locked away in cages, homeless, scarred and scared, at the mercy of a kind stranger who just can’t look away.
Despite having almost 100 animals, looking towards has been the most rewarding, fulfilling and meaningful labour of love and act of service I have ever undertaken and I am surrounded by so much love that my heart is overflowing.
Help Save A Life
With no regular support, rescue is getting harder and saying no often means death or continued suffering, so we have to say yes, and without help, it’s impossible.
If you are able to offer your home and your heart to a precious soul in need, please contact me to explore a perfect match, I have a broad selection from cute and cuddly to big and burly, you will definitely make a new friend and maybe even find your soul mate!
A Forever Home welcomes a new family member, Fostering provides a lifeline whilst a Forever Home is found or helps families stay together whilst a plan is made, and Virtually Adopting enables you to become an Ark Angel who joins with us to sponsor an animal’s care.
URGENT Funding Angels Needed
🐾 R500 per month covers basic needs;
🐾 R1,000 includes vet bills and staff costs;
🐾 R1,500 covers boarding fees;
🐾 Any amount, no amount is too small.
You will receive regular updates, your heart will feel good and you will directly contribute towards saving a life.
As we continue in faith and hope, together we can restore faith in humanity and making a profound difference to all those whose lives we save and touch.
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