From Our President

I am very happy to be wrapping up my first year, and starting my second year, as President of this incredible organization. We have done some pretty amazing things in 2014, all of which will be highlighted in a special newsletter in January. In 2015 we have even more changes planned which will help us to save and find new homes for even more Rotties than in the past year.

One thing I’ve always kept in mind and have been very aware of (whether it’s running a business or a rescue) is that it takes more than 1 person to make any organization successful. I couldn't do this without the wonder team of SSRR volunteers we have.

We have a great group of Board Members who work hard to ensure this organization is the best it can be. ALL of our Board Members are volunteers and do not get paid for anything they do. They do this out of the love of the breed, with many of them working full-time jobs

I truly believe that our Foster families are some of the best in rescue. Without our Fosters, we wouldn’t have a home for our dogs to go to. Without a home, we wouldn’t be able to save as many Rotties as we have. Fostering is both rewarding and challenging at the same time.

We have some of the best transporters who sacrifice their time and change their plans in order to help our dogs get to their foster or forever home.

Without the generosity of our supporters and contributors, there would not be a rescue and none of what we do would be possible. We are fortunate enough to have some of the most generous donors and supporters I've ever seen.

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays, if you prefer)! Thank you to all who have worked so hard this past year to save this beautiful, loving and amazing breed.

Bill Lawton

President

Southern States Rescued Rottweilers