There’s a quiet moment almost every rescue dog mom experiences.
It usually happens late at night.
The house is still.
Your dog is nearby — maybe curled up on a bed, maybe just close enough to feel safe.
The house is still.
Your dog is nearby — maybe curled up on a bed, maybe just close enough to feel safe.
And suddenly the questions creep in...
Why me?
Am I really the right person for this dog?
What if I mess this up?
Am I really the right person for this dog?
What if I mess this up?
If you’ve ever thought those things, you’re not alone.
Rescue Is Rarely Random
God doesn’t make accidental pairings.
Not the timing.
Not the circumstances.
And not you.
Not the circumstances.
And not you.
You may see a dog with a past — fear, habits, or behaviors you don’t yet understand.
But God sees a story still being written.
But God sees a story still being written.
Rescue dogs don’t arrive in perfect packages. They arrive with history. And the woman who adopts them often does too.
That’s not a mistake.
That’s alignment.
That’s alignment.
You Were Chosen for Willingness, Not Perfection
You weren’t chosen because you’d do everything right.
You were chosen because you’re willing.
Willing to slow down.
Willing to learn.
Willing to love a soul that’s already been disappointed by the world.
Willing to learn.
Willing to love a soul that’s already been disappointed by the world.
Rescue dogs don’t need flawless owners.
They need faithful ones.
They need faithful ones.
Owners who choose patience over panic.
Consistency over chaos.
Grace over guilt.
Consistency over chaos.
Grace over guilt.
Sometimes the Rescue Goes Both Ways
This is the part no one prepares you for.
Sometimes the rescue isn’t one-sided.
Dogs teach us presence.
They soften guarded hearts.
They invite us into routine, rest, and trust — often before we realize we need it.
They soften guarded hearts.
They invite us into routine, rest, and trust — often before we realize we need it.
That anxious pacing? It teaches you to slow down.
That need for routine? It brings peace back into your home.
That bond forming between you? That’s trust being rebuilt — on both ends of the leash.
That need for routine? It brings peace back into your home.
That bond forming between you? That’s trust being rebuilt — on both ends of the leash.
You’re Not Behind — You’re Right Where You’re Meant to Be
If you’re second-guessing yourself, pause for a moment.
Place a hand on your dog.
Say a quiet prayer.
And remember this truth:
Say a quiet prayer.
And remember this truth:
God knew exactly what He was doing when He gave you this dog.
You were entrusted with this life for such a time as this.
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