We all have a different calling in our lives. For Chris and Mariesa Hughes from Clifton Park in New York, their calling turned out to be helping old and disabled dogs.
Wanting to do something to help these dogs, the dog-loving couple has spent $55,000 on renovations in an effort to turn their home into the ideal retirement facility for these dogs to live out their golden years.
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In doing so, the couple found so much joy and love brought to them by the dogs that they take in. It’s a win-win! Chris and Mariesa were inspired to start their non-profit called Mr. Mo Project after they experienced their own problems with their elderly dog, Mo. They wanted to create the non-profit for the benefit of other elderly dogs, stating that they’re “determined to ensure that the elderly dog population nationwide is cared for.”
Sharing on their website, the couple noted that all senior dogs deserve to be happy and loved, just like any other dog. With their work, they have managed to save hundreds of dogs from being euthanized because they’re old or have health issues.
View this post on InstagramWe just want to share our pack of all rescued dogs, and what they live with and overcome…all combined to make one big, happy family ❤️ From left to right, top to bottom Money – 12 years old, laryngeal paralysis Fitzgibbons – 10 years old, hit by a car, hip dysplasia Delilah- 10 years old, cruelty case, front leg amputation and jaw correction. Pixie – 12 years old Lacie – 10 years old Vera – 15 years old, front limb contracture Mabel – 16 years old, tracheotomy, no lower jaw Mya Marie – 12 years old, diabetic, blind, liver cancer Major – 12 years old, no lower jaw Tejas – 12 years old, mast cell cancer, spindle cell cancer Frank – 18 years old, blind, deaf, hind end weakness Pesto – 18 years old, kidney disease, blind, daily Sub-Q fluids Gizmo – 20 years old, blind Tina – 21 years old, blind Meatball – 12 years old, anxiety and OCD, heart disease Quinn – 12 years old, mast cell cancer Stig – 13 years old, recurring mast cell cancer Sammy – 13 years old, TPLO surgery Phil – 7 months old, hydrocephalus, AA Luxation Mercury- 1 year old, hemivertibrea (rear leg paralysis) #multidoghousehold #rescuedogs #seniordogs #specialneedsdogs #rescuelife #senioreverything #20dogsandcounting #proud #dogs #love #perfectlyimperfect
In a post on Instagram, the couple happily showed off their big, furry family. They dedicated their post to their many senior fur babies that they love so dearly.
In order to accommodate their 20 elderly fur babies, the couple splashed out $55,000 in home renovations to make sure that all the dogs could comfortably live out their days. They even spent $30,000 of that money on a hydrotherapy pool – something that allows their senior dogs to enjoy some low-impact exercise! Sounds absolutely amazing.
View this post on InstagramJust waiting for the next beautiful day 🌞 #rescuedogs #shelter dogs #bondedpair #laceyandpixie #doubletrouble #mygirls #soakingupthesun☀️ #sunnydays #love #gomrmo
And Chris and Mariesa are absolute angels for wanting to take in all the old dogs that they can. For ways to get involved with the Mr. Mo Project, click here.
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