Love this dog story
Everybody loves a good dog story, especially one with a happy ending. Carol Smock’s story started off in September, 2000 when she read Chip's heart-wrenching story on a Lab Rescue website. Chip’s previous family had abandoned him at a shelter when they found a tumor.
Smock decided to arrange a meeting to become his adoptive parent. The introduction went very well and after his surgery, Smock brought him home on October 16, 2000. Over the next few years, Chocolate Chip, a loyal and loving companion, moved with Smock to Dallas and Chicago, and in 2003 they made their permanent home in Nashville, TN.
Six years later, Smock again found a lump on Chip. When the veterinarian recommended surgery, Smock was forced to pause due to her unemployment. She needed time to save the money for the surgery. Before surgery could be scheduled, Chip awoke very sick and passed quickly. But this sad story does still have a happy ending because Chip inspired Smock to do something great.
As a result of this experience, Smock along with five friends and her sister, created Brown Dog Foundation as a 501c3 public charity. Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families who find themselves in similar situation.
“We want to partner with a family instead of a token gift,” said Smock. “The families pay what they can and we fund the rest.” Some families face a long term care situation for a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment. Her hope is that knowing this foundation exists, dog-owners will have their dogs tested for cancer more frequently.
Brown Dog finds itself in a situation to grow and expand throughout the country through the Pepsi Refresh Grant. The foundation could receive a grant of $250,000 if it gets the most votes in one month. There are three ways to help by voting and you can click here to find out how to do all three at this link.
Smock says her research shows that there are 600 families across the country that are in need and cannot be helped. “Our goal is to provide resources for families who have fallen on hard times who have a pet. These families are in the situation of having to choose whether to put food on the table or getting the pet the care they need.”
Locally, Brown Dog Foundation has made a difference in many lives. One special story is about Ashland City’s Daisy. Daisy was swept away in the May floods and her hip was badly damaged and pulled out of socket. Daisy literally dragged herself home seven days later. The family had just used all their savings to repair the damage to their home caused by the flood. Brown Dog Foundation stepped up and helped this family and Daisy is on the mend.
During the weekend of the flood, the foundation raised $5,000 and used it to help 50 pets. Besides Daisy’s family, others had help in replacing Heartguard and flea medicine.
Wow! Awesome work Brown Dog Foundation!
Get Involved:
Donate to Brown Dog Foundation.
Brown Dog Foundation 2010 Wish List.
Brown Dog Foundation's Adopt A Family Program
Brown Dog Foundation on Facebook.
Sources: Brown Dog Foundation
Kelly Gilfillan
Brentwood Homepage
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