At MOSAIC, every piece matters. Our journey began not with a grand mission, but with individual stories that wove together to form a movement of compassion and action.
Major’s Legacy
It all started with Major—a spirited soul who bounded into our lives unexpectedly. His unconditional and unrestrained love taught us that the most profound connections often come unplanned. Major showed us that love is found in everyday moments: a playful nudge, a shared glance, a missing sock, and those cherished walks, especially the one we didn’t know would be our last.
Quiet Arrivals
Then came Sadie—reserved and gentle, a stark contrast to Major’s loving chaos. She entered cautiously, with the weight of past disappointments. Sadie revealed that love doesn’t always announce itself loudly; sometimes, it waits quietly, hoping for trust to be rebuilt. She didn’t ask for much: a spot on the couch, assurance of permanence, and permission to stare at whatever you’re eating until it fell on the ground. Through her, we discovered the quiet joys of companionship: snuggling during thunderstorms, playful moments of her showing us how to drag your nose through the sand, and a trust nurtured through patience and understanding.
Just Two Days
And then there’s Olivia — Bun-Bun. She came with the promise of just “two days” and never left, showing us that even the tiniest, quietest lives deserve love that is loud, unwavering, and full of all the little gestures that make magic happen. The time she knew she was safe and could twirl as she leaped through the air. The first time she tasted dill and collard greens and realized, well… she also liked artisan lettuce and the whole left side of the garden. She turned our home into hers — and reminded us that the ones who need us the most rarely ask for it out loud.
The Others
There are animals everywhere, waiting in the cold corners of a world that’s moved on without them. They wait behind shelter gates no one opens, in backyards no one checks, and in silence that stretches. MOSAIC wasn’t built from a blueprint. It was built from a feeling—from the weight of knowing they’re still out there, unseen and unheard. We want to remind them gently and without condition, that they still matter. That love hasn’t forgotten them, and neither have we.
The Collective
MOSAIC isn’t a shelter—it’s a collective of people across the world who believe that love doesn’t need a location, and compassion doesn’t require permission. From travelers helping street dogs all over the globe find homes in the U.S., to fosters opening up their spare rooms and hearts, we operate across borders, time zones, and languages. Some of us walk shelter dogs who’ve waited years for a name. Some offer a soft blanket, a warm bath, a bed that isn’t ripped, or a ride in the front sea to get a burger. Others show up with nothing but time, sitting beside a dog until the shaking stops. We are flight volunteers, adopters, donors, advocates, and everyday people with one thing in common: we don’t look away. We believe the whole world can be a shelter for these animals, if enough of us decide to make space. Whether it’s arranging a flight crate, tossing a ball in a dusty courtyard, or whispering “you’re safe now” to ears that have only known fear —every act matters. Big or small, seen or unseen, it’s part of the MOSAIC.
What Makes Us Different
No red tape. Just a world of quiet, ordinary people choosing to show up—because for one dog, on one day, it changes everything.
Time Isn’t Money
MOSAIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered entirely by volunteers—no salaries, no overhead, no corporate fluff. Just real people, giving real time, to change real lives. We’re not clocking hours; we’re rearranging our lives. Skipping caviar. Buying fewer shoes. Trading weekend plans for transport runs and late-night vet visits. We use our own money, time, and hearts to keep this going—because the smallest sacrifice to us can be the thing that saves a life to them.
The Lost & Found Life Project
Not all who are lost run wild—some are sitting quietly in kennels, tucked in corners, passed by a hundred times. These are the souls we seek out: the overlooked, the long-timers, the ones who’ve given up wagging. Through MOSAIC’s Lost & Found Life Project, we find beauty in the forgotten and hope in the left-behind. Whether it’s the senior dog in the last kennel with cloudy eyes, or the dog whose name no one remembers anymore, we make it our mission to find them—and remind them they are still the “goodest boys and girls that ever were.”
Make a Wish: The Best Day Ever Project
Everyone deserves one perfect day. Especially the shelter dogs still waiting. MOSAIC’s Best Day Ever movement is our way of granting small wishes with big meaning. Anyone can fill out a form to tell us about a gentle soul in any U.S. shelter—maybe it’s a dog who’s been waiting for months without interest. An old girl who needs a soft bed and a puppuccino. A scared dog who hides from the world and just needs a quiet friend to sit beside them. A bonded pair who haven’t seen sunlight together in weeks. A birthday boy who’s never had a toy of his own. You make the wish—we’ll do the rest. Volunteer your time, donate to cover the magic, or simply tell us where to go. One of our local volunteers will step in, boots on the ground and heart in hand, to make it happen.