****About Maria****

I started in rescue 17 years ago.  I, more or less, stumbled upon it.  I believe I discovered I was a caretaker when my 2-year-old Pekingese suddenly became paralyzed, caused by a slipped disc.  I was forced to learn how to express a dog's bladder because my failure to do so would have cost my dog his life....this is how it all began!!!  Throughout the years I have always leaned towards animals who were old or disabled.  My heart went out for the little ones that nobody wanted.....to me they were treasures. 

There is nothing in this world that can fill my heart in quite the same way as an animal that I can help.  The overall feeling of rescue is more rewarding than anything I ever imagined, whether it be the ability to know that a dog is alive because I helped it or whether it be watching a person's face when they first set eyes on a dog they are about to adopt.

I have met so many wonderful people through rescue.  I am grateful to every person that has adopted a dog from me.  I consider my adopters friends and have a special bond with each and everyone of them.  Adopters are ones who bring these dogs to their final destiny....it's a place called "HOME".
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Maria LaRocca

My Human and Canine Family