Please help Change of Heart Pit Bull Rescue and other advocates in their incredible efforts to assist this poverty stricken couple living in Perris, CA…

It’s a tragic situation that at its core continues to show how inherently good people, regardless of their circumstances, continue to be good people. These 2 individuals, deeply hit by economic hardship and since rendered homeless, have been living for numerous years in a tiny camper with broken windows and a non-functioning door. They are located in a downtrodden area of Perris, California and have been allowing many of the local “stray” dogs to make themselves at home in their environment. Unfortunately, the surrounding area serves as a “prime dumping ground” for people looking to castoff their unwanted animals. This is not an uncommon occurrence. Doubly bad, some of the locals have started poisoning the dogs, already killing 5 of them… There is currently 12 dogs remaining, many that are pittie mixes, including 4 young puppies and a beautiful mother.

These folks collect cans to get money for food, and due to not having a running water supply, have to consistently fill up jugs with water for themselves and the dogs. The nearest store is probably 3 miles away, and it is unclear whether they have an efficient mode of transportation. They have no trash service, no electricity, which means that they are freezing at night. While visiting, Sarah (from COHPBR) noticed that they had no blankets for themselves. She supplied them with a bundle of donated blankets–and the couple, instead of actually using them for themselves, just happily gave them over to the dogs! In the face of all of this, they keep the location as organized as possible and have managed to keep the dogs well fed. They are NOT hoarders. They are NOT pulling dogs and stashing them. They are an elderly couple who are opting to care for the roaming castoffs that literally show up and onto the property that they are living on. There’s a big difference.

Sarah noted how the woman’s hands were “painful looking, cold, cracked, weathered and filthy.” She continued, “She showed so much affection towards these dogs, she talked to them in a kind voice and handled them gently. She was so happy to hear that we would be helping to get them spayed and neutered. She showed nothing but gratitude.” This woman is willing to give all of these dogs to legitimate rescues. She wants the best for all of them… They have no money, but it is beyond clear that they do absolutely care.

COHPBR, due to being full, cannot actually take any of the dogs; but Sarah is actively raising funds and plans to personally transfer each dog, one by one, to her private vet to have them spayed and neutered. She has also set up an Amazon Wish List in order to gather supplies for this couple and their dogs. Please consider donating to either link, or both. All of your donations are tax deductible, as COHPBR is a registered 501(c)3. Any other ideas in regards to helping? Please contact Sarah through cohpitbullrescue@yahoo.com!

Lastly, please do not judge these people. Please help. They are doing everything that they can with the few resources that they do have. Please contact responsible and reliable rescue personnel, and put your heads together with Sarah and the many others that are already trying to help. Animal Control should absolutely NOT be called. They are already trying to get the dogs out, and they would likely just be taken to shelters and unceremoniously killed within days. Please help make this a better situation for all involved, people and dogs.