We had a last-minute/unplanned “vol day” this morning. About half of Team Russell showed up to take all of the dogs out for a little while to eat and do their business before tucking them back into their warm crates (on fresh blankets) indoors.

2013 was such a monumental year for us! Even though we've been around for a decade, our little rescue has never known such an outpouring of love - from volunteers, adopted/foster parents and supporters around the globe. We are so thankful for social media and the Internet to help us spread our mission and find JRT lovers around the world.

Arena had been with us for years … five long ones, in fact. We were afraid she might never find a forever home. Those fears were laid to rest in April ...