Meet the wonderful gay couple who rescued over 14,000 dogs
A post shared by Danny & Ron’s Rescue (@dannyronsrescue) The gay couple’s rescuing efforts extend to saving dogs from puppy mills, dog-fighting operations and shelters where abandoned animals are going to soon be euthanised.They never anticipated that their dedication to rescuing dogs would entirely consume both their time and financial resources.
The aftermath of Katrina significantly depleted their retirement savings, and the annual costs placed them under constant pressure to secure funds – even resulting in them taking out loans.A turning point came when an attorney offered to help them establish a non-profit organisation, leading to the formation of Danny & Ron’s Rescue in 2008.Support now comes from various sources, including voluntary adoption donations, consistent backing from loyal individual and corporate supporters, and the proceeds from their annual Kids Lip-Sync competition – where Gloria Gaynor, singer of the LGBTQ+ anthem ’I Will Survive’, has been an honorary guest for over a decade.Danny and Ron allowed filmmakers into their homes to make a documentary called Life in the Doghouse, released on Netflix in 2018.
All of the net proceeds were donated to dog rescue efforts around the country.Operating the rescue from their residence in South Carolina, which they now call ‘the doghouse’, has become a sanctuary for these animals.
What sets their rescue apart is the dogs’ unique living arrangements. Every corner of their home has been adapted and re-purposed and even their bedroom is not off-limits, as some dogs are allowed the roam the house freely.At any given time, they can accommodate over 100 rescues, and many have various medical and emotional challenges.
