Wellington, Florida & Camden, South Carolina
Danny & ’ Ron s Rescue
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anny & Ron’s Rescue, which has locations in both Florida and South Carolina, supports the welfare of all dogs by rescuing dogs into their home, embracing them as their own, and helping them find forever homes. Founders Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta began their rescue mission in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by aiding dogs that were left homeless by the storm. Since then, their outreach has grown to heights they never imagined. They are now rescuing puppy mill dogs, bait dogs used in dogfighting, and hundreds of dogs from shelters—often moments away from euthanasia. Danny & Ron’s Rescue also currently delivers pet food and supplies to more than 48 elderly people living in poverty—and they pay for these dogs’ medical bills, as well. The organization has rescued dogs from junkyards and shelters, freed animals chained to trees and living in small cages, and saved abandoned pets living on the streets. According to Danny and Ron, their Rescue is a unique organization. Because an abused or neglected dog can only recover and learn to trust again when it is in a loving home, Danny and Ron have turned their own house into the ultimate safe haven. There, they personally care for injured and abused animals until they are ready for adoption. Each dog receives a wellness check from the rescue’s veterinarian, is then spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, groomed, and loved. But most important, each dog is treated like part of the family, fed organic dog food from its own bowl, and even allowed to sleep in the bed. Danny and Ron believe that the opportunity to live with humans and other dogs in a real home environment is the best way to prepare a dog for adoption and a life with a loving family. They are also proud to be one of the only organizations that does not charge a pre-set adoption fee and instead relies on an affordable donation from the adopter. Danny and Ron’s journey as animal advocates was featured in the 2019 documentary “Life in the Doghouse,” which aired on Netflix, and shared their story of their commitment to helping dogs, and their mission of speaking for helpless animals that have no voice. To date, they have saved more than 12,000 dogs and show no signs of slowing down. “Danny & Ron’s Rescue is thrilled to be one of the charity organizations featured in the Catwalk Furbaby by Elysian!” said Danny and Ron. “We are grateful to our designer, Marc Bouwer, and to our sponsor, Durbin Emerson, for their enthusiastic support! This magnificent event will help to ensure that we can continue to rescue dogs into our home, embrace them as our own, and help them find forever homes.” Danny & Ron’s Rescue will be represented at the event by designer Marc Bouwer, whose dog Eliza will be strutting on the catwalk. Bouwer, who hails from South Africa but who now calls America home, is known not only for his artful draping and use of stretch fabrics (dubbed athletic glamour), but for being the first designer to produce a virtual fashion show in response to economic struggle across the globe as well as in respect for the environment. ■ Sponsor: Durbin Emerson / dannyronsrescue.org
SAVING ONE DOG WILL NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT SURELY FOR THAT ONE DOG, THE WORLD WILL CHANGE FOREVER.” —KAREN DEVISON
AUTHOR OF A DOG’S GUIDE TO HUMANS
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