This weekend, everyone will have an opportunity to support Wannabe Rescued, a non-profit that is constantly working to save the lives of Selma and Dallas County homeless dogs and puppies.

This Saturday beginning at 7 a.m., the non-profit will hold their annual yard sale that will go towards funds needed to continue to do the work they do.

From the humble beginnings in 2012, the organization has flourished into multiple volunteers that assist Lorraine Alexander and Debbie Clark.

In our upcoming magazine issue, you can also read in depth the job that these volunteers do on a daily basis.

“It started out with me and her [Alexander] going to the shelter one day and seeing how much of a problem there was and how many dogs were being put to sleep. 96 percent of them never made it out the door,” said Clark. “So we decided to post their pictures and get them networked and it sort of exploded from there. We got our non-profit certification, other volunteers and developed partnerships and that’s how we’ve been able to help rescue so many dogs.”

According to Clark, the organization rescues, on average, 700-800 dogs and puppies per year.

Between the volunteers, that is still a lot of work and funding to complete all that needs to be done.

According to Alexander, the organization has been collecting items for the past two weeks, amassing a collection of nearly everything including furniture, home décor, electronics, children’s toys and both men and women’s clothing.

“There’s truly something for everyone,” said Alexander. “Come buy a gift for yourself or a loved one and save a puppy’s life in the process.”

What these volunteers do is no easy task and it is a service that benefits the entire county by keeping stray dogs safe and off the streets.

This organization deserves our support.

Wannabe Rescued’s Annual Yard Sale will take place at Westwood Baptist Church, located at 4085 Hwy. 80 West across from the former Taylorville Family Fun Entertainment Center.