When people think of James Dean, they probably think first of the troubled teen from "Rebel Without a Cause": nervous, volatile, soulful, a kid lost in a world that does not understand him. In "Rebel Without a Cause", Dean plays the new kid in town whose loneliness, frustration and anger mirror those feelings many of our rescues surely share.
Wednesday Col. Potter opened his arms to our newest member, Rebel. Poor Rebel, all of 12 months old, found himself in trouble. He was a mill boy, pulled to freedom, only to find the safe home he had been in could no longer keep him, so he had to move on. Twelve months old, and moving on to his third town. The world as he knows it so far doesn't seem to understand. How can it, when boys like him start their lives in mills, and right now so many are still there. When boys like him are given a home, and it doesn't go as planned. Rebel is confused, nervous, feeling lost. But he has found CP, and things are looking up!
Intakes received a call on Sunday, asking for help for this boy, and could we take him before Christmas! He would have no home as of Christmas Eve, and no place to go. Not wanting to make any promises we couldn't keep, we said we would do our best and try.
The Cairn Angels must have been watching over Rebel, because within an hour, we had approval to take him in, a volunteer to pick him up, and a foster home willing to take him! The best, most amazing part was that the volunteer picking up was driving about 7 hours on Friday, to the city near where Foster Mom lives --- and she was willing to pickup and B&B until Friday. This was a big help since all the boarding facilities were booked solid due to the holidays. Special Thanks to Lisa B. and Robin S., for saying yes, and not even hesitating for a second! CP volunteers are the best anywhere!
Welcome Rebel, we are very glad you pulled into town!
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