Sarah Mitchell
Address: Denver, Colorado
Sarah has spent the last 12 years rescuing stray dogs in low-income neighborhoods. Her grassroots initiative, Paws on the Ground, provides medical care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abandoned animals. She’s known for working late nights, driving into remote areas, and finding loving homes for over 500 dogs.
Interview Transcription
Q: What inspired you to start rescuing animals?
A: I found an injured puppy outside a gas station 12 years ago. That moment changed everything for me. I couldn’t look away anymore.
Q: What’s the biggest challenge you face?
A: Funding and time. There are more animals than resources, and it breaks my heart to say “not today” when someone calls for help.
Q: Can you share a memorable rescue story?
A: Bruno, a pitbull left in a dumpster. He had scars, trauma, and no trust left. It took weeks, but now he’s a therapy dog in a school for children with special needs.
