Below is an incredible example of the impact Harley had on one young woman. Thank you to Melissa for sharing her story! (in the photo below, Melissa is just to the right of Harley – closest to him)
“I can’t even remember how it all started except I was following this one-eyed little puppy mill survivor on facebook. In the evening I would wait for his goodnight photo. I then realized how special he was … his dream of ending puppy mills became mine. I’ve been a dog groomer for 20 plus years, rescued tons of animals and always volunteered at the shelters. I knew of puppy mills, but Harley made me aware. I found myself following Harley on facebook day and night. Then a meet-up was posted … he was coming to Florida. I don’t know why, but I would have lost my job to meet him. They weren’t sure which day so I took off both. I left at 9am to get to Vero Beach which takes 2 hours from where I live, the meet-up was at 3pm. I was not going to miss Harley or get lost … I was going to be there when he arrived and I was. What I felt was amazing to be around Harley, Dan and Rudi. It made me relieve I wanted to do more. I booked my trip to Colorado and set up dates to volunteer at National Mill Dog Rescue, and I was ready to attend Hops and Harley. Harley is gone now and because of him I’m following through. I’m thinking of moving there and helping puppy mill dogs all because I fell in love with a one-eyed dog on facebook, a true animal hero. I love you Harley. I think of you everyday and I am part of your mission til the day I cross over the rainbow bridge. Hugs and kisses. Love, Melissa from Florida”
