A narrative of the rescue of 124 dogs from the Olympic Animal Sanctuary

I Once Was Lost, But Now I’m Found, is a narrative of the rescue of 124 dogs from the Olympic Animal Sanctuary, a hoarding situation in Forks, Washington. The rescue took several years and included small town political corruption, intimidation, protests, assault, lawsuits, and an attempt by the owner to run away with the dogs jammed into a semi truck. It was the largest dog rescue in the US to be carried out without support of local government. The book is written for people who are not aware of the OAS rescue and who have an interest in rescue issues. The biography of one dog, Daisy, is used as vehicle for informing readers about hoarders, failed rescues, law enforcement issues, trainers and behaviorists, and actions people can take when they become aware of abuse or neglect. The book is heavily illustrated with photos from the police file and other sources.

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I am an artist, and I live with my husband and my dogs on a island in Puget Sound. I work as a care-provider and volunteer at a dog rescue.

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