04/24/2026
Beautifully written by our very own Leeann Hahn!
Ode to Lottie - The ONES and the MANY
Some stories arrive like thunder. Others come hopping across the parking lot at full speed, refusing to surrender. That was Lottie.
She was found running with a crushed rear foot, zipping along on three good legs, dangling the fourth, as if grit alone could outrun pain. Painful? Absolutely. Defeating? Not for her.
In rescue, there are the ONES and the MANY.
The Ones are the people who notice what others pass by.
The one who sees the dog in need.
The one who says “I’ll foster”.
The one who starts the fundraiser.
The one surgeon extraordinaire whose skill turns crisis into possibility.
Then there are the Many.
The village.
The donors.
The transporters.
The encouragers.
The people who share the post, send the prayer, offer the crate, cover the shift, cheer from the sidelines, and quietly keep the wheels turning.
The ONES strike the match.
The MANY keep the fire lit.
Because of both Lottie has a new chance at normal. Today she has embraced the tri-pod world and her future is wide open.
And when her healing journey is complete, Lottie will be available for adoption, ready to bring that brave spirit into a home of her own.
This is rescue. Not one hero, but a chorus of them.
Thank you to every ONE. Thank you to the MANY.