Argos, A Shelter Dog Rescue
Who are we?
Argos, a Shelter Dog Rescue’s mission is to rescue, provide medical care, and successfully re-home dogs at risk of being euthanized in New Mexico shelters. We work closely with other rescues, professionals, and shelters to provide much needed education to the public.
About us
Find out who we are and what we do
Our Organization
Argos, A Shelter Dog Rescue, is a non-profit charitable 501(c)3 foster-based rescue. A Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the rescue. As we are an all-volunteer organization with no physical facility, all funds received go directly to the care of our rescue dogs. The work of the rescue .. intake, foster, transportation, adoption, fundraising, social media .. is done by a group of volunteers dedicated to finding loving forever homes for these rescue dogs. We work with local shelters, vet clinics and other rescue organizations.
Argos – A Symbol of Unconditional Loyalty
In Homer‘s Odyssey, Argos (/ˈɑːrɡɒs, -ɡəs/; Greek: Ἄργος) is Odysseus‘ faithful dog. After ten years fighting in Troy, followed by ten more years struggling to get home to Ithaca, Odysseus finally arrives at his homeland. In his absence, reckless suitors have taken over his house in hopes of marrying his wife Penelope. In order to secretly re-enter his house to ultimately spring a surprise attack on the suitors, Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar, and only his son Telemachos is told of his true identity. As Odysseus approaches his home, he finds Argos lying neglected on a pile of cow manure, infested with fleas, old and very tired. This is a sharp contrast to the dog Odysseus left behind; Argos used to be known for his speed and strength and his superior tracking skills. Unlike everyone else, including Eumaios, a lifelong friend, Argos recognizes Odysseus at once and he has just enough strength to drop his ears and wag his tail but cannot get up to greet his master. Unable to greet his beloved dog, as this would betray who he really was, Odysseus passes by (but not without shedding a tear) and enters his hall, and Argos dies. The simplicity of the relationship between Argos and Odysseus allows their reunion to be immediate and sincere.
