Jamie’s Rescue

Miami, FL – September 16, 2015 – They are there to welcome you with a smile after you’ve had a long day, they are there to cuddle alongside you when you sleep, and they listen to you without talking back, let’s just face it: there is nothing better than good old puppy love. For Jamie Robinson, her mission has always been to give furry friends in need a loving home. With a lack of loving shelters for animals in need to go, along her unwavering passion and determination, Robinson finally secured a home for stray dogs and puppies. Jamie’s Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 2007 that successfully placed thousands dogs and puppies in safe, loving homes.

Jamie Robinson

Saving one rescue dog might not change the world, but it will change the world for that one rescue dog.

Jamie Robinson, Founder  of Jamie's Rescue

Before she opened up her doors to her furry friends, Jamie Robinson was working as a White House photographer and videographer for CBS during the Carter administration. She was the first female videographer for the White House, traveling the world with the President on Air Force One. She is also an accomplished artist, exhibiting her work in some of the best galleries in this country and in Europe. Finally settling back hometown here in Miami, she traveled the city photographing interesting people for her Tropical Wildlife page in the Miami Herald. Although photography was her passion, she found there was something else that was also a major force behind her drive.

Robinson would constantly find herself bringing stray dogs home since there were such little options of places to take them and promised herself that one day she would open her own rescue for dogs and puppies found on the streets. Unfortunately, what many people are not aware of is that The Humane Society will only take in dogs with owners that are unable to keep them. That means the only option for street dogs is animal services, which is a kill shelter. The opportunity finally arose where she was able to close her studio and pursue her lifelong dream of saving animals lives.

Robinson sees running this rescue as her biggest accomplishment. She gets up at 5:00 am every morning to take care of the many litters of puppies and dogs that are found in boxes and dumpsters all over the city of Miami. She nurtures them back to health and puts them up for adoption. This is a total labor of love. What sets Jamie’s Rescue apart from other animal shelters is that the shelter is completely cage free. The rescue has an acre of land in which the dogs and puppies are able to run free, along with doggie doors that lead into the main house. All of the animals are also fed organic food.

Robinson has dedicated her later years to saving dogs which she credit to saving her own life in a time of personal struggle. She believes dogs are god sent and should be treated as family members. Robinson ensures the homes in which she places these dogs have the same feelings. She is a one woman show running everything from the care of the dogs, to the adoption interview process, to the follow ups, and the list goes on and on. She does the work of twenty people and she does it with love. Robinson’s entire day is focused around vet visits, dropping off and picking up neutered puppies, and appointments with potential new homes. Her life is committed to helping these animals.

For those who are wanting to adopt a furry friend, the first step in the process is submitting the application. Robinson will then call around and do an extensive interview with potential owners to ensure these rescue dogs are going to a loving, caring home. Robinson also will set up an appointment with the person or family who is adopting to make sure everyone is on the same page and there is a mutual connection between owner and dog. Every puppy and dog will receive their shots, get spayed, neutered and microchipped. Adoption fees can range anywhere between $150 and $350.

As one could expect, the biggest hurdle Jamie’s Rescue currently faces is the lack of funding. Since these animals are being rescued off the street, some will require a lot of vetting before they are adoption ready which can get very expensive. A common problem with many pups being rescued is Parvo, a virus that affects a lot of street puppies as the mothers of these puppies are not vaccinated. Parvo can be very pricey to treat and typically runs around one thousand dollars per puppy. The adoption fees rarely cover the expense Jamie’s Rescue puts into making a puppy healthy again.

Kerry McLaney

Jamie’s Rescue does an excellent job of joining together with various organizations within the community to spread the word about dog and puppy adoption. Bringing along her pups to these various events never fails to be a sure way to melt potential owners hearts. World Red Eye recently joined Robinson and the rest of the Jamie’s Rescue crew at “Barks, Brews, & BBQ” fundraiser with new restaurant, Ms. Cheezious. While enjoying some brews and bites, attendees seized the opportunity to bond with the adorable canines and the day event ended up with a few adoptions. These events are a perfect way to not only spread the word about the organization, but also raise funds to keep these pups healthy and happy.

Diana Contreras

Rachel & Jamie Robinson

Natalie Gee & Rachel Robinson

Jamie Robinson