01/22/2024
We mourn the loss of our dear friend, Donna. Many of you may remember her from DCF's/Village Racquet Club Rescue Rally Tennis event that raised money and donated hundreds (maybe thousands) of pounds of pet food supporting Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry. Their work is so vital for pets and people, Donna we miss you! Love, Leslie, Steve, Christina and Judi.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Donna Barker.
🌈 In Loving Memory of Donna Barker 🌈
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved founder of Chuck Waggin', Donna Barker. In 2012, Donna's compassionate spirit ignited the creation of Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry, a beacon of hope for pets and their families in need. Chuck Waggin' is a program of Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911). Donna's vision and dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization and the lives of countless animals.
🐾 Donna's Legacy:
Donna's unwavering commitment to the welfare of animals inspired the founding of the program under PACC911, Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry. Through her vision, we have been able to assist low-income families and the elderly, ensuring that pets can stay in their homes and not face relinquishment.
🌟 Our Mission:
Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry, born from Donna's passion, stands as a testament to the power of love for our furry friends. Our food donation program and referral network help families in crisis, providing pet food to those who may struggle to afford it. This innovative program allows beloved family pets to stay where they belong – at home, rather than in shelters or rescues.
💔 Donna's Passing:
While we grieve the loss of our founder, we are determined to honor Donna's legacy by continuing the vital work she started. Our commitment to keeping pets and families together remains as strong as ever.
🙏 How You Can Help:
In memory of Donna, we invite you to support our cause by making a monetary donation in lieu of flowers, or by donating pet food and supplies. Your generosity ensures that we can carry on Donna's mission and help more families in need.
🐶🐱 Donate Today:
https://pacc911.org/chuck-waggin
You can also find drop-off locations for supplies at the above link. Checks can be mailed to PACC911, 10645 N. Tatum Blvd. #200-516, Phoenix, AZ 85028 and please indicate it is in Memory of Donna Barker for Chuck Waggin.
Donna's spirit will forever live on in the wagging tails and grateful hearts of the pets and families we serve. Let us come together to celebrate her life and continue the legacy of love she leaves behind.
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🌈🐾The Rescuers Final Reward🌈🐾
Unlike most days at the Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray. All the recent arrivals at the Bridge did not know what to think, as they had never seen such a day. But the animals who had been waiting longer for their beloved people to accompany them across the Bridge knew what was happening, and they began to gather at the pathway leading to the Bridge.
Soon an elderly dog came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. He approached slowly, and though he showed no sign of injury or illness, he was in great emotional pain. Unlike the animals gathered along the pathway, he had not been restored to youth and vigor upon arriving at the Bridge. He felt out of place, and wanted only to cross over and find happiness.
But as he approached the Bridge, his way was barred by an angel, who apologized and explained that the tired and broken-spirited old dog could not cross over. Only those animals accompanied by their people were allowed to cross the Bridge. Having nobody, and with nowhere else to turn, the dog trudged into the field in front of the Bridge.
There he found others like himself, elderly or infirm, sad, and
discouraged. Unlike the other animals waiting to cross the Bridge, these animals were not running or playing. They simply were lying in the grass, staring forlornly at the pathway across the Rainbow Bridge. The old dog took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting, yet not knowing for what he was waiting.
One of the newer dogs at the Bridge asked a cat who had been there longer to explain what was happening. The cat replied, "Those poor animals were abandoned, turned away, or left at rescue places, but never found a home on earth. They all passed on with only the love of a rescuer to comfort them. Because they had no people to love them, they have nobody to es**rt them across the Rainbow Bridge."
The dog asked the cat, "So what will happen to those animals"? Before the cat could answer, the clouds began to part and the cold turned to bright sunshine. The cat replied, "Watch, and you will see."
In the distance was a single person, and as he approached the Bridge the old, infirm, and sad animals in the field were bathed in a golden light. They were at once made young and healthy, and stood to see what their fate would be. The animals who had previously gathered at the pathway bowed their heads as the person approached. At each bowed head, the person offered a scratch or hug. One by one, the now youthful and healthy animalsfrom the field fell into line behind the person. Together, they walked across the Rainbow Bridge to a future of happiness and unquestioned love.
The dog asked the cat, "What just happened"?
The cat responded, "That was a rescuer. The animals gathered along the pathway bowing in respect were those who had found their forever homes because of rescuers. They will cross over when their people arrive at the Bridge. The arrival here of a rescuer is a great and solemn event, and as a tribute they are permitted to perform one final act of rescue. They are allowed to es**rt all those poor animals they couldn't place on earth across the Rainbow Bridge."
The dog thought for a moment, then said, "I like rescuers." The cat smiled and replied, "So does heaven, my friend. So does heaven."
