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Abueg: Our Healing Ground

 Our Abueg center has now become the heart of our medical rescue operations. Since Puerto is home to our trusted veterinarian and there are no clinics nearby in Aborlan, Abueg now serves as our temporary recovery sanctuary for dogs needing continuous treatment and care. This setup allows us to respond more quickly to medical emergencies and ensure each rescue gets the attention they deserve.

Unfortunately, running a rescue isn’t always met with kindness. One of our neighbors recently lodged a complaint with the barangay, causing added stress to an already heavy mission. Still, we remain grounded in faith—knowing in our hearts that the Lord is with us, helping and protecting us. That is where we draw our strength and comfort.

If more people were understanding, supportive, and better informed, this mission would be a little less heavy to carry. So much of the resistance we face stems not from real harm done, but from a lack of awareness about the value of what we do. Running a sanctuary is no small thing—it takes flesh and blood, hard-earned money, precious time, and firm determination and dedication. It’s not just a hobby or a side project—it’s a commitment that demands everything from us. Imagine if, instead of complaints, there were offers to help—or at least a willingness to listen first. The sanctuary isn’t just a place for animals; it’s a place where compassion can thrive, for everyone’s benefit.

This is Bella after the rescue...

....and this is Cookie

Still, in the face of judgment and hardship, we choose to move forward. The sanctuary continues to stand—because we believe in this mission and in the lives we are called to protect. Every rescued soul reminds us that this work is worth every sacrifice.

Thank you to everyone supporting us in this journey. Your kindness keeps the sanctuary going, and your prayers lift us up on the hardest days.

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