Amarillo Rescue Coalition

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Amarillo Rescue Coalition

Our mission is to protect and advocate for shelter animals in need through adoption, education resources, and community programs.
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PLEASE NOTE: We do not take in owner surrenders, lost or found animals, nor do we have a physical shelter.

04/24/2024

Our Peachy Weach is all ready for her new home!

Peach is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and ready to be your bestie for the restie.

She loves kids, cats, dogs and everyone and everything in between!
She is not scared of the vacuum, and enjoys lounging around anywhere she fits.
Peach will es**rt you to the bathroom for those late night potty runs, and patiently (whatever that means for a cat) wait for breakfast while you get ready for start your day.

If you think Peach would be the perfect fit for your family follow the link below:

https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2036039&name=Peach

04/23/2024

What a month it’s been! 😅

Everyone but Clementine got spayed & neutered and healed!

BlackBerry made it to his new home in perfect health!
🥳

The remaining kittens all caught Giardia. 😖
30 days of antibiotics, bleaching everything & changing litter boxes each day, and 5 medications two times a day, we were in the clear. 🥹

No sooner were we in the clear, Mango popped up with Uveitis in his eye. (See his left eye? 😭)
Steroids and eye drops with no improvement and now more antibiotics. 🥹

On top of their spays and neuters, plus the cost of changing litter everyday, and seeing the vet every other day (or it seemed like!) we blew through $2,000 in 1 month. 😭

If you guys have anything to spare this month, we would be forever grateful for your generosity.
Venmo:
PayPal:
Remember we are a 501(c)(3) rescue and your donations are tax deductible! 😅

On the bright side, Mango is now a fan favorite at Swann on 45th so if you stop by, mention his name & they’ll all gush over how much they love him! 🥰

03/10/2024

When we took the kittens to the vet for their final set of vaccines and check ups, the vet found Clementine had a grade 4 heart murmur and is only half the size of her siblings. They weighed in at 5.06 lbs and she’s at a mere 2.6

Unfortunately, when a kitten suffers from fading kitten syndrome, and is failure to thrive, this is not uncommon.

However, in Clementine’s case this means she is not a candidate for being put under sedation, such as being spayed. Doing so, there is a high chance it would be fatal.

Because of this she will not be eligible for adoption, and will stay within ARC at her foster parent’s home, for her lifetime. All of their pets are spayed and neutered & they will not be taking on anymore fosters moving forward.

We believe in responsible rescue and adopting her out not spayed would simply be irresponsible on our part. Not just because of the massive over population problem but for Clemmy’s safety as well. A pregnancy could also be fatal, like sedation.

We wanted to keep you updated because her siblings get fixed Monday!! We will be posting them and opening their adoption applications THIS WEEK! 😍

So keep an eye out for Mango, Blackberry and Peach!

02/10/2024

If you’ve ever adopted a cat or kitten from ARC, did you notice they are the snuggliest, sweetest, most relaxed, and well-handled?!

Well, that’s thanks to this girl right here; Emma.

She is our resident cat snuggler.
She acclimates our kittens and cats to small kiddos and they become SO well rounded. They become the most unbothered, love bugs you have ever met. (Seriously!)

Shes got a big heart and love to help these babies. We’re very proud of her, despite being little, she understands how fostering works and is happy to see them go to their forever homes, without getting her heart broken.

Let’s all take time to appreciate this sweet girl.

And keep your eyes peeled in the coming months for your chance to adopt a new batch of Emma’s snuggle bugs!

02/04/2024

Happy Sunday from the kitten crew!
Clementine, Mango, BlackBerry & Peach are sending you good vibes for the week ahead!
😻

01/30/2024

We haven’t posted our Tango Swago in a hot minute. He’s still with our foster in College Station but he’s been battling skin issues for MONTHS!

The vet can’t find a cause for the on going irritation.

Finally our last option was a biopsy, which would have been great, until it split wide open!
Poor Tango!
He’s been a trooper but it certainly has wracked up quite the bill!

If you would like to help with his on going vet care, you can through the handles below!

Venmo:
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01/24/2024

Have y’all ever had a sink cat?! 🚰🐱
Peach is a sink cat, which means she loves to lounge in the sink and sneakies are her favorite past time!

Her and her siblings are about ready to begin their vaccines and vetting! 🏥
It’s also the time of year we renew our insurance and pay our non-profit taxes! 💰
We sure would love some help to cover those expenses! 😍

If you’d like donate to help with their care or our rescue expenses, you can use the handles below:
Venmo:
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11/29/2023

✨We had our first repeat adopter this year! ✨

Macaroni went home with Uno’s dad!
Uno was in our care in February of 2022 and shortly after adopted to the best home. Her dad knew his fuzzy family wasn’t complete just yet!

🧡 From their dad:
“Macaroni and Uno had their daily zoomies of chasing each other around the house this morning. He is such a pleasure to have around! 😂 I love his diesel truck purrs and bulldozing cuddles. When I play video games, he’ll get up on the Tv and swipe at my character running around. Oftentimes he will jump up and just watch me play with his head cocked 😂
He completes my little cat family, and I love getting out of work to be with those two crazy kitties!”

To say they are perfect, is an understatement.
We love to see it. 🧡🐈🧡🐈🧡

11/10/2023

You’ve probably heard that kitten season is in the spring.
Well the Texas Panhandle didn’t get the memo.

We took in these four babies this week.
🍑 Peach (orange female)
🫐Blackberry (tabby male) ((we know, we know, but there’s no blackberry emoji!))
🍊Clementine (calico female)
🥭 Mango (orange male) ((there’s a mango emoji but no blackberries?! Okayyyy.))

Clementine came to us suffering from fading kitten syndrome: and the first days were touch and go. We managed to get her body temp up, managed to keep her blood sugar up, and got her fed. Her veterinarian assured us she looked and sounded good and to keep doing what we’re doing and they gave her antibiotics to help boost her system. She isn’t out of the woods yet for the next few weeks but she is doing much better!

Fading kitten syndrome affects nearly 30% of kittens worldwide and most of the time it’s fatal! We are very thankful she’s doing better!

Her litter mates are all tiny, minus Peach, she’s the size of a normal 3 week old kitten. But they are all in good health otherwise.

To help get them through this period and care they need we’d like to purchase some extra supplies. We’re looking at an incubator to regulate their body temps, as well as their need for formula still mixed with their wet food. They also have vet visits and spays and neuters coming up in the coming months.

If you’d like to donate you can via PayPal, or Venmo:
PayPal:
Venmo:

11/06/2023

Macaroni & Pudding are still looking for their forever homes! 🏡

Macaroni is a typical orange 🍊 cat. Not a thought behind those eyes & he’s never gotten a turn with the braincell. Macaroni is a SNUGGLER. You like cat naps? He’s your partner. He likes to play but mainly he wants your attention, and demands all of it. He is a sweet lovey boy who is ready to be yours forever.

Pudding is a beauty! 🖤 She is brave and has no fear. She loves being the first one to explore anything new. Pudding was the first one to figure out what a vacuum cleaner was and led her brothers and sisters to other new discoveries like what dogs are. She LOVES dogs. She loves to play with cats and dogs, and kids too! Shes always up to something and rarely caught relaxing.

If either of these babies seems like a great fit for your home, follow the link below to apply to adopt them!

https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/adopt

10/25/2023

The little ladies, Pudding, Coconut & Oatmeal are finally fixed!

You know what that means! Their adoption applications are OPEN!

Let’s get to know them:

Pudding: She has never known peace a day in her life. She wakes up each day and chooses chaos (not violence). Pudding is the life of the party, and can’t sit still. If ADHD were defined by kittens, she’d be in the textbook. Want someone to show you where you forgot to dust? Pudding is your girl, she will randomly show up on your lap covered in cobwebs and won’t give up where she found them. Shes good with kids, cats and dogs. Actually she loves dogs, we think she might believe she is one.

Coconut: She’s a reserved one. Some might even call her apathetic. She likes to relax and loaf around, stare out the window and contemplate the meaning of life. Think of her as a stale piece of bread. She will love you, when she wants, and likes to play, when she wants. If you let her do what she wants, when she wants, you’ll probably win her favor. She is good with kids, cats and dogs. Although she likes cats and kids the most.

Oatmeal: She thinks she’s better than everyone. You can’t sit with her. And she does NOT wear pink on Wednesdays. (It’s actually her least favorite color.) She likes to snuggle when she needs a pick me up. But she’s pretty self sufficient as far as cats go. Just feed her on time, or she will be sure to tell you all about it. She too walks talks and acts like a Siamese. She is good with cats, kids and dogs, but like Coconut, she likes kids and cats the most.

If you guys think any of these ladies would be a good fit for your family follow the link below to apply to adopt:

https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/adopt

10/15/2023

Macaroni and Porkchop are ready for new homes!

Both are kid, dog and cat friendly. Macaroni is very outgoing and goofy. Porkchop is playful but more reserved.
They are up to date on their vaccines, microchipped and neutered.

If you think they would be a good addition to your family follow the link below:

https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/adopt

Please remember we DO NOT adopt on a first come basis, we adopt based on the best fit for the animals in our care.

10/11/2023

Nipsey is still looking for her forever family!

09/26/2023

The babies are scheduled for their spays & neuters coming in October!

If you’d like to help us cover these costs, see our handles below!

PayPal:
Venmo:

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09/23/2023

Puddin’ & Macaroni are creepin’ 👀

The boys Macaroni & Porkchop are scheduled to be neutered 10/11!

The girls Puddin’, Coconut & Oatmeal are scheduled to be spayed 10/24!

Stay tuned! 😍

09/12/2023

Coconut wanted to show you her banana bed. 🍌

08/30/2023

✨ Macaroni would like to wish you all a happy Wednesday & remind you to stay hydrated. ✨

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08/10/2023

It’s been a long while but WE’RE BACK and oh, how we have missed you all!

We have a new set of foster kittens, who are around 4 weeks old, and won’t be ready for their new homes for quite a while longer.

But we wanted to take this chance to introduce them!

Oatmeal: The bubbly, snuggly siamese female.
Macaroni: The spacey, laid back orange tabby male.
Pudding: The adventurous, snuggly black female.
Coconut: The ring leader, brave, siamese female.
Porkchop: The laid back, scaredy cat siamese male.

Keep following for updates on their journey as they grow! 🐈🐈‍⬛

02/14/2023

Bitsy Nipsey, (kinda like Fancy Nancy...but better.) found her way into the ARC foster program after being dumped in the country. 🐄

Her foster took her in and has been working diligently with her on learning manners. 🤠
So far she does really well on a no-pull harness, knows how to sit and learns more each day because she is SUPER food motivated. 🤤
Bitsy Nipsey is crate trained for overnight stays, uses a doggy door and is potty trained! 🙌🏻
She is very active and loves to play with tennis balls, but her favorite game is tug 'o war.
Nip is respectful of cats, but mostly uninterested in them. She knows they are the boss of the house! 🐈
She does well with small dogs but her best bud currently is a boxer that is bigger than she is! 🐕‍🦺
She loves everyone, but is a little shy around men at first. 🙍🏼‍♂️
Bitsy Nipsey doesn't dig or climb, and is an all around great pup. 🐶
She weighs 46lbs and is a mid-sized love bug.
She has been spayed, is up to date on vaccines and is ready for you to welcome her into your family! 🏡

If you're interested in adopting Bitsy Nipsey, follow the link below:
www.amarescuecoalition.com/adopt

02/11/2023

These 4 pups are looking for homes, whether that’s temporary foster homes or forever families! 💕

There are 3 males and 1 female left, they’re approximately 6 months old. These 4 are the only ones left from a litter of 7 picked up as strays on December 9th.

If you want to meet these pups, they’re in kennel H9 at the shelter!

To foster, sign up here. ⬇️
www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

02/08/2023

Say hello to Windy!

This unique coated gal is described by shelter staff as elegant and sweet! After being taken to the shelter as a stray, and not being reclaimed, she’s looking for a new home. Windy is approximately 46 lbs, walks well on a leash, knows a few basic commands and estimated to be 2.5 years old.

Visit Windy in kennel E7, see if she might be a good fit for you!

To foster, sign up here. ⬇️
www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

02/08/2023

Booth! 🎾

This young man is ready to find his people! He would thrive in an active home as he loves to play and enjoys going on walks. Booth is approximately 65 lbs, located in kennel F19, and is already fixed and ready to go home!

To meet Booth, visit the shelter at 3501 S Osage.

To foster, sign up here. ⬇️
www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

02/08/2023

Meet Angie!

This young girl has been at the shelter since November 28th! 😱

As you can see by the pictures below, she’s not just a little baby anymore. She was only 12 lbs when she was taken to the shelter with her siblings as strays, as you can see she’s quite a bit bigger now. All of her siblings have been adopted, Angie is the only one left. How adorable is she?!

Share this post and let’s find her a forever family!

She’s located in kennel F17 at the shelter at 3501 S Osage.

If you would like to foster, sign up on our website. www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

01/26/2023

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01/20/2023

Jules 💎

Jules arrived at our local shelter as a stray. After recovering from a sickness she's now available for adoption or to be pulled by a rescue!

The shelter says that Jules is unsure about being at the shelter and is a bit scared, but given time to warm up, and she is sweet and caring. She will need some training on a leash to be more confident during her walks, but give her a treat and she's happy to take it gently from your fingers and loves being pet!

Would you like to help dogs like Jules? Sign up to be a foster! If you want to meet her in person she’s in kennel D16.

01/20/2023

Tango is hilarious. This dog has so much personality! He is pure energy and pure joy.

Tango enjoys the company of other dogs. He loves playful dogs but is also able to calm down and be around dogs with less energy than he has. He chases cats and chickens. He loves hard chew toys and carries them around with him. He destroys soft toys instantly.

He enjoys going on walks and is good on leash. He knows basic commands and is potty and crate trained. He needs complete supervision in the house. He enjoys being outdoors but wants you to be with him.

Apply on our website if you think Tango could be the one for you!
www.amarescuecoalition.com/adopt

01/20/2023

Gale, Gabby & Gretchen! 💕

These sisters have been at the shelter since December 7th! We’re on the search for 3 families looking to add a new pet to their family or wanting to foster. They’re approximately 6-8 months old and around 50 lbs. They need some help socializing to really come out of their shell. A home that can offer patience and that is able to take it at their pace would be best. After getting out of the shelter they will thrive!

If you want to visit the girls in person, they’re in kennel D18 at 3501 S Osage.

01/16/2023

Fendi needs a home! 🐾

Could that be you? He would benefit from a temporary foster home or finding his forever home!

Fendi was taken to the shelter with his 2 siblings on November 14th! He is the only one left from the litter and is growing up at the shelter.

If you want to visit him in person, visit him in kennel D14 at the shelter at 3501 S Osage. If you want to foster him, we can provide all supplies, you provide the love and care!

www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

01/02/2023

This is Tommy, a 5 year old male who is currently at our city shelter. He is said to be dog friendly, weighs around 75 lbs, and walks well on a leash.

Currently staying in kennel G4, he has been waiting for a plan out of the shelter since November 18th!

Share Tommy so we can find him a home! 💙

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PO Box 8640
Amarillo, TX
79114

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Have y’all ever had a sink cat?! 🚰🐱 Peach is a sink cat, which means she loves to lounge in the sink and sneakies are her favorite past time! Her and her siblings are about ready to begin their vaccines and vetting! 🏥 It’s also the time of year we renew our insurance and pay our non-profit taxes! 💰 We sure would love some help to cover those expenses! 😍 If you’d like donate to help with their care or our rescue expenses, you can use the handles below: Venmo: @amarillorescue PayPal: @amarillorescue

Giving Tuesday is here! Today is the last day of The Panhandle Gives and the biggest fundraising day for non-profits. We appreciate any support from our followers and couldn’t do this without you! This adorable kitten below is Boo, who needed a rescue to step in and help. We had a foster step up and after some growing, a successful adoption! Let us know if you have questions about fostering, we would be happy to help with any concerns you may have. https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition

Remember Meatball?! This guy caught our eye at the shelter because he LOVED to play with other dogs, he was one of the many dogs sitting without interest and needed out. One of our fosters had the perfect set up for a playful dog so we pulled him. 💕 Meatball was very social and loved kids, cats, dogs and was an all around easy foster dog during his time waiting for his forever home. A great family met him and he is now living his best life! If you want to help us save dogs like Meatball, some options to get involved are listed below. Join the ARC team! Adopt ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/adopt Volunteer ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/volunteer Donate during The Panhandle Gives! 🌟 https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition

Please consider donating for Giving Tuesday!! Willow came to ARC after shutting down in the shelter. She became severely depressed, refused to eat and became a potato in a kennel. This put her at great risk to be euthanized. We stepped in with an amazing foster family who had recently suffered the loss of their long time companion, and needed something to take their minds off of the pain of that loss. Together, Willow and her foster family healed, and formed an inseparable bond. No promotion was needed for Willow because there was no way they were giving her up. Lots of love & light at the end of this adoption tail! Foster ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster Volunteer ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/volunteer Donate ➡️ https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition

Everyone remember Blanche? (cue all Golden Girls fans) 😉 So much to say for her, this girl surprised us all! When we visited her at the shelter to evaluate her, she wasn’t the sweetest thing..she was scared and unsure of all humans. One thing we did notice was that she was drawn to kids. She was growling at our board member but seeking out her young daughter for comfort. We committed to pull her into our program and her foster mom started working to make her comfortable. Blanche was covered in painful mats and we knew this was going to cause her to be much more hesitant to be herself and accept attention and affection. Her foster mom is very experienced with the dogs who need some extra TLC but we couldn’t believe how quickly she came out of her shell. After a very short time, the zoomies were in full force. Blanche received a good grooming and necessary vet care, we then started the search for her perfect family. I’d say we found her match and she is living the spoiled life she deserves! Want to help dogs like Blanche? Sign up below, there’s many opportunities to get involved! Foster ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster Volunteer ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/volunteer Donate ➡️ https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition

Let’s go down memory lane! This girl holds an extra special place in all of hearts as she was our very first ARC dog! She was microchipped upon arrival to our city shelter but was never claimed by her owners. After waiting for a month, we busted her outta there and moved her to a foster home! Her foster mom was so patient with her and provided such a loving environment for Zola to thrive in and become her goofy self. She took awhile to find her forever people but her foster mom continued building her confidence while we waited. Zola was placed as a service dog for a local veteran through another nonprofit in Amarillo and now has a very important job! We hope you enjoy these few photos and of her learning to “dog” again. ❤️ If you want to help dogs like Zola, sign up to join our team! Foster ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster Volunteer ➡️ https://www.amarescuecoalition.com/volunteer Donate ➡️ https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition #arcalumni #shelterdogsrock #amarillorescuecoalition #thepanhandlegives #aaf

Chestnut is still looking for a foster! Could that be you? Share this sweet boys post and maybe we can even find a forever home for him! Want to foster but maybe Chestnut isn’t a good fit? Let us help find you a good match! There’s many dogs and cats of all ages looking for someone. 🐶🐱 www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

UPDATE - both were tagged for rescues! This is Linq and Tinker! Both of these guys are ready to make their break from the shelter. Linq is a neutered male, fully vaccinated and weighs 58 lbs. He loves to play! Linq would be ready for adoption once he was in a foster and we knew more about his personality (so we could place him best for what he needs). Tinker is female, a little more to herself than Linq and weighs 45 lbs. These two are ready for new homes! Whether that’s a permanent family or a temporary foster. Join the team and sign up to be a foster! It’s FREE! We cover medical expenses and supplies, you provide a safe and loving environment. www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

🥳🥳 Uno got adopted!! 🥳🥳 Our sweet girl had a meet and greet, where her adopter photographed all her favorite toys and then bought them for her to come home to! 🤩 He is ecstatic to have her home, and she’s adjusting perfectly! 🏡🥰 🐾✨Happy tails Miss Uno! ✨🐾

Hogan was an overlooked lab mix waiting at our shelter for weeks. One of our fosters fell in love with his photos so we evaluated him and then put a tag on him to pull him to become an ARC Alumni! Hogan found his well deserved family and is happily living near College Station now. 💙 Giving Tuesday runs today until midnight, please consider donating so we can help more dogs like Hogan! https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition-72a7b1ce-54e2-4f90-a4b6-cd02ed10f4e6

As the Panhandle Gives campaign continues, we want to share more stories of animals saved through our program. Ree was a staff favorite at the shelter, her petite size made her very unique and she had a wonderful personality that stood out to everyone. After getting Ree spayed and ready for adoption, she met a potential adopter but with one thing in the way, they live in Washington and the airline wouldn’t let her fly back. A plan was made to get her home, after a long few days she made it across the country and is living a new and amazing life! Consider helping dogs like Ree through donations or fostering! 💕 https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition-72a7b1ce-54e2-4f90-a4b6-cd02ed10f4e6 www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

Cheerio was the cutest, tiniest, little puppy who we cannot believe was at risk. Due to her age, and the concerns for sickness, she couldn’t stay at the shelter any longer. We have a puppy foster who had an open spot so we pulled her! This little girl is full of spunk, love, and sooo playful. All 3 lbs of her. She is growing to be such a loved member of her new family and we are so happy we were able to step in and help her! For us to be able to save dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia, we must have funds to cover their care. All of our animals are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and given preventatives for heartworms, fleas and ticks while they are in their foster home. Your donations cover these costs as well as food or other necessary care. If you’re able to donate, any amount is greatly appreciated! Donate here ➡️ https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition-72a7b1ce-54e2-4f90-a4b6-cd02ed10f4e6 If you want to open your home to an animal in need, sign up to be a foster here. ➡️ www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster

Static! This little guy was a single puppy who needed a route out of our city shelter. We committed to take him and he knew so much about a home we couldn’t believe he was never reclaimed. He started using puppy pads immediately and adjusted to the fosters personal pets so well! Surprisingly, we didn’t have a ton of applications for him but when we did we couldn’t have found a better fit. Statics new home had a chalkboard the kids decorated for him welcoming him home on adoption day, and the boys were so happy to have a new puppy. He adjusted well and is still doing great! Help us help dogs like Static! Foster 🐶🐱 www.amarescuecoalition.com/foster Donate ❤️ https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/amarillo-rescue-coalition-72a7b1ce-54e2-4f90-a4b6-cd02ed10f4e6