Your Support Helped Fly Hazel to Her Rescue Road Trip, With a 17-Year-Old Leading the Way

By the time you read this, Hazel will already be on the road. This adorable little Texas puppy is one of 20 rescue dogs traveling from Clifton, Texas, to Wisconsin as part of the latest iHeartDogs Rescue Road Trip with our incredible partners at Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK). While the overnight drive is long, it represents something far more important: a fresh start. But for Hazel, getting on that transport van took an entire community. Hazel Has Quite A Big Story For Such A Little Pup It all began in Corpus Christi when a breeder surrendered her to a local animal shelter when he couldn’t find a buyer. Like many shelters across Texas, this one was already stretched beyond capacity with more dogs arriving than leaving. Thankfully, Renée from Little Charlotte’s Rescue knew that Hazel deserved another chance. When Renée learned BARK was preparing its next transport to Wisconsin, she sprang into action. She coordinated volunteers, arranged travel plans, and worked with rescue partners across multiple states to make sure Hazel could join the road trip north. The first leg of Hazel’s journey happened in the air! A 17-Year-Old Stepped Up to Help Bruce Fowler III is only 17 years ol...