The boy who saved more than 1,000 dogs from kill shelters.

6-year-old Boy Saved More Than 1,000 Dogs From "Kill" Shelters

A 6-year-old boy from Texas is hailed as a hero by more than a thousand of dogs across America.

Meet Roman McConn.

Jennifer and Roman McConn

Roman McConn has already helped save more than 1,000 dogs from kill shelters. Together with his mom, Jennifer McConn, they started the project in 2016.

What inspired Roman and his mom to help these animals is their family dog. "In July of 2015, we adopted Luna from a Texas "kill" shelter. I was sunk! I became heavily involved with volunteering at the local shelter," McConn writes on Facebook.

 #OperationGiveMeAChance

When his dad, who serves in the Navy, received orders to relocate overseas, Roman and his mom moved from Texas to her home state, Washington and they took 31 dogs with them. 

"I would joke with Texas Rescues about an underground railroad for dogs up to Washington because the world for a dog, generally speaking, was so much better up here in Washington than down there in Texas," Jennifer jokingly said.

This joke became a reality and Project Freedom Ride was born. The mother and son began raising money and helped their local shelter in Texas relocate hundreds of dogs to the Pacific Northwest.

Project Freedom Ride

Project Freedom Ride saves numerous strays, unwanted dogs, and dogs from "kill" shelters. The project helps those shelter dogs find new families or shelters for the dogs.

They already helped save 1,050 dogs since Project Freedom Ride started in December 2016. Once they match the dogs with new owners or Humane Societies in the Pacific Northwest, Project Freedom Ride hires a transport company to get the pups across the country.

Operation Give Me A “Chance” is in full swing!

They bring these dogs safely to their new owners, but it costs about $11,000 per transport. McConn says they raise that money through donations.

Good job to Roman and Jennifer for saving dogs and giving them another chance of life and to have a loving forever family.

“When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.”

- AD. Williams