An Ottumwa, Iowa, man is hoping to walk 150 miles with rescue dogs this summer to help them find loving homes. Bret Shepherd, owner of Lucky’s Dog Walks, is working with the Heartland Humane Society to take as many of their dogs for walks as possible. His goal is to walk 150 miles and help the dogs get adopted.
The Heartland Humane Society’s Situation
The Heartland Humane Society currently cares for over 120 dogs and is so full that it cannot take in any more. For the dogs there, these walks are often the highlight of their day. Due to the high number of animals, the shelter can only provide the bare necessities, making these walks a welcome change of pace.
Shepherd posts updates on social media after each walk, sharing snapshots of the dogs outside the shelter. These posts offer valuable insights into how the dogs behave on a leash, interact with other dogs, and respond to people, which helps the shelter team find them suitable homes.
Making a Difference
Shepherd hopes his efforts will lead to more adoptions. He is even offering the first walk free to anyone who adopts a dog from the shelter through his business. He also wants to inspire others to see how easy it is to make a difference by taking a dog for a short walk, whether during a lunch break or summer vacation.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
