I started following NYBC on social media many years ago and loved all their rescue stories. The story of D'Angelo is what led me to follow and support NYBC, however I gained a much bigger connection to the rescue; In Nov 2018, a one day old pup was rescued from euthanasia for having a cleft palate; My Mom and I followed the daily updates and this was especially significant because my mom was ill with stage 4 cancer and this rescue pup and all of the rescue's posts was something she looked forward to, despite her condition, it was part of her daily routine to follow. After a few months of following, my Mom told me she wished she could adopt Daliso; I knew he was not up for adoption as he had became a pack dog at the owner of the rescue's home, but I knew I had to try to get her to meet him. In Feb 2019, I sent an email to the rescue explaining my mom was terminally ill and her connection to watching little Daliso beating the odds and asked if there was anyway possible she could meet him....I knew this was a long shot; rescue is 24/7 and they also had so many followers and so many that loved Daliso- they get inundated with messages and I knew there was probably no way this would happen. After a few days, I got an email asking for my address and coordinating a time to come visit, while also saying they'd be bringing me and my mom NYBC gear. I was in complete shock; I cried, I couldn't believe that I was going to be able to surprise my Mom with meeting Daliso! Craig (the founder of NYBC) and his wife came to our home with Daliso and it's a gift and memory that is truly priceless to me. When your loved one is going through such suffering and you can make a dent in that with genuine happiness, it is truly beyond words to explain. We became instantly connected and Daliso's visits continued, up until her last days on this earth in June 2019. To have such intimate moments with a couple we had just met and seeing the love was truly rewarding. Daliso brought my mom such joy, they were inseperable. She looked forward to seeing him on Instagram and then his real life visits! Craig and V even took time to attend my mom's services and kept in touch. In August 2019, something happened that only genuine, loving people with compassion for humans and animals would do; they asked me if I would like to adopt Daliso, because they felt he was a piece of my Mom and would help me and our family grieve and heal. I couldn't believe what they had said, Daliso had been with them at just two days old, they saved his life. They tube fed him every 2 hours, they gave him a chance and he survived and now they were willing to allow me to adopt him?! I didn't want to separate Daliso from his human and doggie family, but they felt we were all put in each other's past for a reason and they were right. I knew this decision was not easy for them, but it came from the heart. I officially became Daliso's mommy and I have an extended family within NYBC. They have always been there for me and Daliso and even helped with surgical recommendations for my senior dog that I had at the time as well. I am a committed supporter of NYBC; In Feb 2021, I medically fostered a dog, for a few months, that they saved from the Brooklyn ACC; who needed emergency surgery and is now living a wonderful life, all healed up because of this rescue. They truly appreciate their fosters and accommodate all their needs. I have family and friends who volunteer, donate and have adopted from NYBC; all having the best experiences and utmost regard for what this team does to help save animals. A true testament of my personal story with NYBC is on YouTube and Instagram. Instagram handle Dalisogianni_nybc and YouTube link is in Bio. Rescue work is dedication, it's a passion and something to be admired, despite devastation and heartache and disappointments along the way. For anyone looking to rescue a dog, please consider NYBC; they will set up meet and greets, provide training from their wonderful trainer Joey and always ensure smooth transitions to your home. They are with you throughout your dog's life and always there to provide guidance and medical advice. Thank you NYBC for sacrificing and giving me Daliso; without him, my life would certainly be different and I am forever grateful to all of you for your acts of kindness and Daliso's priceless time with my Mom. read more