11/17/2025
Urgent Call to All Dog (cat) Lovers!
H3 Hospitality Helping Hands is seeking volunteers and skilled trainers.
We started our dog rescue just 4 months ago. Since then, we have rescued 31 of 43 dogs scheduled for euthanasia at Palm Beach Animal Care and Control. Other local shelters have rescued the remaining, and unfortunately, two did not make it due to severe medical conditions, and two were euthanized before any rescue was able to get to them.
Almost everyone I speak to and tell what we are doing is surprised that Animal Care and Control is euthanizing adoptable dogs and cats. The common belief is that only dogs and cats that are severely medically challenged or have an uncontrolled, aggressive behavior are euthanized. After doing this for 4 months, this is not the case. This surprises almost everyone I explain it to.
Our rescue is currently housing 23 dogs. We are close to our capacity, not size-wise; we have the room to house up to 50, but we are tapped out on person power. Additional funding can always help address the personal problem. Rescues rely heavily on volunteer relief, which helps ease some financial pressures.
Here comes my grip (whining)! Which I rarely partake in and abhor from others, so it pains me to express myself in this way here.
When we were approached with two dogs, Chelsey and Roxane, to rescue them from being killed, we could not say no. We jumped into action, cared for the 2 in our offices above Respectables. Our staff showered them with love and food, and they became part of the family. Then the next day came two more requests to save two more from being killed, then a couple of days later, two more, and so on.
We jumped into action and converted a 12,000-square-foot air-conditioned warehouse into a shelter. We hurriedly built an indoor run and an outdoor run, splash pools, installed a swimming pool, wash stations, and off we were.
I must have spoken to 100 people about what we were doing. We were on all local news stations. Everyone asked how they could help; they would help walk, clean out kennels, and those with training experience would help train. I felt at ease; so many people were willing to help. I felt our community would come together for a very noble cause.
Well, reality was soon to slap me across the face. Out of the 100s of offers H3 rescue has been running with only a dedicated five. Those five, with the help of their kids, are working tirelessly every day, 7 days a week, to provide for our dogs' needs.
Where is the rest of the assistance that was so generously offered? Some have shown up once, maybe twice, some none at all, with weekly false promises that continue.
I should not be surprised by this; it's probably why I spend more time with dogs than with humans. But I am making a last plea, as I hate asking for help.
For everyone I have asked, Hey, do you have a dog? I typically get one of two answers. I already have one, and they would not be happy with a companion, or I would love one, but I'm not allowed where I live (or one out of ten, I'll get, I like cats, go away!)
Well, I have an answer for all those who have given a variety of excuses:
Come virtually adopt one of our dogs! This means you come and pick out a dog, you commit to walking that dog and playing with them, taking them to the beach, lunch, shopping, whatever. Just help us get these dogs stimulated and socialized. It requires 1-2 hours per week. Of course, the more you spend, the happier YOU and your new friend will be! No obligation other than sharing some of your time and love. Great for the kids also! You can't decide whether a full-time dog at home is for you and your family? Try a virtual adoption.
If you are so busy that you cannot spend 1-2 hours per week, then you must be making money. For $75 per month, you can still virtually adopt a dog, and we will find someone to walk, play, and bond with your selected dog.
See no excuses!
We are also looking for experienced trainers. We have some funds for discounted rates and, of course, welcome volunteers.
H3 is providing a safe temporary sanctuary for these dogs that would be killed or be on the street. It has to be a community effort to make this work and create a shining model.
We have built the space, saved 30 lives to date, adopted out 8 to loving forever homes, and are providing a great temporary environment for these dogs.
We are just missing YOU!
Come vists us every Saturday from 5pm to 7pm for our weekly open house and adoptions event. 505 Roseland Dr, West Palm Beach
Contact rodney 561-714-2382 or Lia 561-632-1833 and get involved! And please, if I run into you, don't say you care and want to help… unless you truly are going to commit.
Hospitality Helping Hands is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formed to help feed the hospitality workers, their families, local charities, and others in need due to the Coronavirus shutdown. Our mission is simple and directly impacts the local community. Employ hospitality professionals, open doors, fee...
