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RADD Dog Rescue

Our mission is giving second chances to dogs on the euthanasia list! Join us in the life changing journey to Rescue a Death Row Doggie!🐾❤️
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Our dedicated team works tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, & find forever homes for our beloved furry companions.

11/19/2024

Today we want to publish a personal testimonial from one of our adopters, Diane, who adopted Mason, from Fort Worth animal care and control. We want to remind everyone that bringing in a rescue dog isn’t always easy. But with time, patience, faith, and a positive mindset, it CAN work out in your favor. Don’t give up on them, they need you!

“Hi everyone, I’m here to share my rescue story with all of you. I saw this handsome guy that was available for rescue from Texas…. Here I was in PA and thought I WANT THIS GUY!!! With lots of planning I was lucky enough to pick him up from his very loving foster mom on July 27th. He was in his foster with 2 other dogs so I was like great it’ll be super easy to introduce him to my current dog(10 yr old) well things didn’t exactly go as planned. We got off to a rocky start and honestly I thought I was going to have to return him to the rescue. I was completely devastated. He was very reactive towards my resident dog. He lunged at her a few times, lots of growling, and was reactive towards any other dogs on walks. I couldn’t take him to dog parks, or pet stores. I was able to find a trainer and he was a godsend. It was 2- 2 1/2 months of weekly training with both dogs and a commitment from me to them that I wasn’t giving up. It wasn’t easy and believe me there were days that all I could do was cry and wonder… will this ever work??? Well guess what??? It did work!!!! It took dedication, consistency, and patience… and time. Then 1 day it just clicked between the dogs and they were actually getting along. They have now become best friends… and now my 10 yr old chases and plays with him out in the yard. I’m here to encourage anyone going through a rough patch with their rescue dog to not give up on them. They need us!!! He’s now my snuggle buddy too. I think he needed me just as much as I needed him. We all play a big part in each dog’s adoption…Mason went from a street dog in TX to a well behaved spoiled best friend in PA. Please rescue and give these much deserving babies their furever home 🐾

11/19/2024

We’ve caught wind of another fake account. Earlier today, we specified that the correct handle on Venmo had a name attached to it. We’ve since reported the scam account. It appears there’s ANOTHER fake account made again, with the same name. Please note that the top account is the real one and the bottom is a scam!

11/18/2024

‼️Donations needed‼️
We are in the lowest place we’ve ever been financially. This is a scary place to be as we have so many dogs in our care who still need us. We do not have money to cover any of the upcoming surgeries/vet bills/ and upcoming transports putting us thousands in the hole. We are asking if each one of our followers, we have just over 1,700, can donate $5 dollars today to help us continue our work. If each person could just donate $5, it would make a WORLD of difference that our dogs desperately need. This is a desperate plea for help. We are a small rescue who has done BIG things. Please help us, continue to help them.
Thank you for your continued support.

Paypal: paypal.me/RADD2
Venmo: “Sarah sierra”
*(double check bc there’s a scam account posing as us)*
Zelle: [email protected]
CashApp: $raddrescue2

11/17/2024

We LOVE your updates! Today we received an update about Bradley. He was the 10-year-old lab/golden mix who had a deep slice all the way to his spine. The old man was in terrible shape. We had him treated and Tracy P. found a lovely couple willing to take a chance on Bradley. We sent him to the adopters and as it turned out, he was very dog reactive. We were worried, but they decided this boy deserved great senior years and they were going to work with him.
Today we received an update. He will never be dog friendly...they wrote "understandably". They love him all the same and have compassionately accepted that Bradley's trauma requires some adjusting, but that was more than okay, he is their boy. They sent a picture today of Bradley enjoying his best life.

In the rescue world, we feel this is what Thanksgiving is about and we will be very thankful this season as we remember all of the great adopters and fosters who have welcomed a rescue dog into their lives. Thank you from Bradley and all the other dogs who get to wake up every day with a family. Adopters and fosters, you are a true gift!

Below is Bradley now and right after we had him operated on from the injury.

11/17/2024

Ace, Sarco, and Sugar are great dogs who need a foster to get the chance to find their forever families!
Ace is a little over 1 and has been dog, cat, and kid-tested. He is a super happy and energetic boy who would love to be with an active family!
Sarco is a 3-year-old lab mix who is a play-group rock star and really enjoys living in the moment with people and furry friends.

Sugar was overbred and then dumped when she was no longer needed. To boot, the family cut her ears to make her look more fierce and yet she is a sweetheart and dog-friendly. She just wants to be loved. This 3-year-old wants to give kisses and be with her people.
All three are being overlooked because they are stuck in boarding. Please consider fostering, foster-to-adopting, or adopting one of these great dogs! Write us at [email protected] if you can help these sweet dogs on their forever home journey.

11/15/2024

RADD is working with a small shelter in Sandy Oaks, TX to find loving homes for a few pups before they have to be euthanized. Please help us find homes for these 3 adorabale puppies.

Meet Starr, Hendrix and Smiley!! These pups were dumped and the local shelter picked them up.

Starr is a female black lab mix with beautiful white markings. She is 25.8lbs and is around 5 months old. She loves to play and gets along well with other dogs. She does well in a car and did good at the vet. She greets everyone with a wagging tail and a big puppy smile! She is learning commands and is really smart.

Hendrix is a male black lab with beautiful markings. He is 28.5lbs and is around 5 months. He loves to play and gets along great with other dogs! He is the biggest of the litter but is submissive. He rides well in cars and did great at the vet. He is also learning commands and is very smart.

Smiley is a female black lab with beautiful markings. She is 25.3lbs and is around 5 months. She loves to play with other dogs. She also did good in the car and at the vet. She has a beautiful puppy grin and is so happy! She is the smallest of the litter but don’t let that fool you, she does not let anyone push her around!

All of these puppies are up to date on shots and will be spayed and neutered! Please help them find a loving home!!!

11/15/2024

RADD is working with a small shelter in Sandy Oaks to find fosters or adopters for a few dogs before they are euthanized. We would love to find a home for these well deserving pups!!

Meet BATMAN: Batman is a male Black Lab mix with striking dark coloring. Batman is a medium-large size dog at 60 lbs and is around 1.5-2 years of age. Batman was found as a stray wandering the neighborhood. Batman is as cool as his name suggests. HE LOVES WATER. He loves to play with the water hose and he loves his baths. He walks on a leash well and will walk alongside you when you ask him to. He did good in the car and at the vet. He greets you with a wagging tail and a big smile. He gets along well with his fellow submissive dogs. He is not hard to catch and did not go after the local stray cat while on the leash being walked. He is heartworm negative and has had all of his vaccinations.

WITH OTHER DOGS: Batman likes to come out with the other dogs and is ready to play. He does best with other submissive dogs. He wags his tail and barks when they get let out. When he was picked up Batman was with another dog. He would prefer to eat alone or with dogs who will not come and eat his food as he was bullied by the others for his food.

OBSERVATIONS: Batman will need a loving family prepared to give this sweet boy the time to play, learn some tricks and obedience, and give him a nice warm bed to lay in at night. He is a kind dog and has a lot of love to give and would EXCEL in basic obedience classes as he has been a very fast learner here. He is very motivated with water play. He just needs the kindness of a loving home and a bit of training to be the best pup he can be.

11/15/2024

We are working with an ACS foster trying to find placement for Duncan. The foster can no longer keep Duncan and will be returning to ACS on Friday, November 22nd. We would like to find him a place before that happens.

Meet Duncan!

Temperament notes while Duncan was at ACS: "Dog displays sociability by coming over for treats and affection with a loose body and a low wagging tail. He takes treats gently from hand and engages handler in play behavior with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail."

Information provided by Duncan's foster:
Looking for the perfect addition to your family this holiday season? Look no further – Duncan, an 8-month-old medium size mix, is all you could wish for and more! Duncan is a handsome, lovable pup with a heart of gold and energy to spare. He’s always ready to play fetch, go on a walk, or snuggle up for some cozy downtime. Duncan is smart, attentive, and eager to please, which means he's picking up basic commands quickly and will be a breeze to train! He already loves his crate and is eager to go to bed in the evening.
Here’s what makes Duncan so special:

🧡 Loyal & Affectionate: Once he bonds with you, Duncan will be your most loyal companion, whether you’re relaxing at home or out on a new adventure.

🐾 Adventure-Ready: This boy loves the outdoors! Hiking trails, park strolls, and backyard playtime are his favorites. He’d love an active family who will keep him engaged and happy.

🐶 Playful & Social: Duncan adores playtime with other dogs and would make a great playmate for an existing pet. He’s still a young pup, so he’s looking for someone who can guide him with patience and love.

🎅 Holiday Companion: Duncan is all about the cozy vibes and festive cheer. He’s hoping for a forever home to spend his first holiday season with, making memories, and maybe even sneaking a holiday treat or two!

Duncan is up-to-date on all vaccinations, neutered, and ready to go to his new home. All he needs now is a family to love him as much as he’ll love you. He’s ready to be part of your holiday memories – and every day after!

11/13/2024

Adoption announcement!🥰🥰
Buddy found his family! Thank you to everyone who supported his journey. Here he is with his favorite sister! Already in his new home, he has enjoyed cuddling, looking at cows, and hanging out with his new family! Have a wonderful life Buddy and be the best boy!

11/11/2024

Mable made it through surgery but we found out some really terrible things.
The vet called and removed 3 teeth and the 4th one was so bad it just fell out. Her mouth was quite infected. But that isn't the worst of it😢 Both of Mable's lower and upper jaw had been fractured. She had been living with that for a long time and in, what the vet described as, excruciating pain. To add insult to injury she reminded me that Mable had just been spayed while at the end of a pregnancy and her body is going through a lot. The vet was tearful and said we did a good thing getting her mouth addressed, as this dog has suffered.

The estimate was between 800 and 1100, but she needs to stay overnight so it will be even more than the high end. We really need your help to cover this operation. We have hit almost $200 and that is a wonderful start.
Here are a few more pictures where you can see now how her jaw is dislocated.

If you can help miss Mable we would greatly appreciate it. Poor girl has been suffering for a while and is still such a sweetheart. Here's to better days Mable, we got you.
Paypal: paypal.me/RADD2
Venmo:
Zelle: [email protected]
CashApp: $raddrescue2

11/09/2024

ACS reached out to our rescue. They have a dog Blue that they pulled into their office. They were asking that we tag as he is the best dog!!!

Meet Blue. He is an Am Staff, 4 years, 52lbs. He is HW negative, neutered and up to date on shots. He literally is the best dog. Very affectionate, loves all humans big and small, gets along with dogs and cats! Just a big love bug!

Blue needs a home. We cannot have this wonderful dog sit in boarding. If you are interested please submit an application! Blue would love a place to call home before the holidays!

11/09/2024

THE MUSICIAN PUPPIES AND A HOME FOR GREG:
If you remember the musician puppies, this story will make you sad.

They were all adopted by loving families. Before leaving for their homes they had been fully checked by a vet and cleared as healthy bundles of joy. We had no idea that one little bug had already doomed four of these pups with a deadly infection. About 3 weeks after the first one arrived home, he had an urgent heart crisis and passed away. A week later, Janis also died suddenly. And two weeks later on the same day, but far apart, Loretta and Cat Stevens suddenly died. We were unable to get a necropsy as the only place that had a puppy didn't return our calls.

There were four puppies left.

This was an urgent and scary time. After a long conversation and research with the vet in Texas we had a potential cause. The Kissing Bug. If a dog is infected by eating or getting bit by an infected bug, it can transmit a deadly parasite causing Chagas. If chagas spreads to the heart, it can kill a dog within minutes. This is a rather rare infection, and only in the southern part of the US. (Please don't panic, it is still not common). Luckily, a Texas vet had started researching and practicing protocols to treat infected dogs with very good results. We sent Dolly Parton in to get tested. We had many conversations with that vet to prepare for a potential positive result for Dolly.

In the meantime, Baxter (another sibling), was also tested.
Then Dolly's test came back positive. Her vet had done her due diligence and started Dolly on the protocol. Baxter's test came back negative.
We alerted the other two as well and they also took measures for Joni and Bob.

This leads us to part two. We were heartbroken and cried at the loss of the other four puppies. We did our best to reimburse what we could (still a non-profit and we had already invested so much money into the puppies that was already spent). We offered to send another dog at our personal expense (the volunteers) if and when any of these families were interested. Most just wanted refunds and we did what we could.

Loretta's family, like the others, were devastated when she suddenly passed away. They asked for time to mourn and would be in touch when they were ready. They recently decided that they would like to save another one and have picked Greg! We are overjoyed as we have been trying to find Greg and Burt a home. They were surrendered with Billy as 3-4 month old pups to ACS and are affectionate puppies.

This is always bittersweet though, Greg gets to go home, but only because Loretta didn't survive. This reminds us of Lilly Bug who got an amazing family, but only because Snips didn't make it. We are so thankful that these families have decided to give another dog the opportunity the first one never had.

This brings us to our last request. We need funds to cover Greg's transport to his forever home if you are able. The cost is $350 for this transport and he will leave Sunday.
Loretta found this family and she lived a wonderful week before suddenly passing. She has gifted Greg this new life and a loving family and in that way will never be forgotten.
Thank you for reading, it has been a long couple of months with lots of heartbreak. If you can help we would be forever grateful. Please put "Greg's journey" in the subject line
Paypal: paypal.me/RADD2
Venmo:
Zelle: [email protected]
CashApp: $raddrescue2

11/08/2024

‼️Donations Needed for Dunkin‼️

Precious Dunkin should be packing her bags on the way to her family. Instead, today we got the unexpected news that not only is Dunkin heartworm positive but she also has a mass that will need to be removed. We estimate these unexpected costs to be around 1700 total for both treatments. We’re hoping and putting our best wishes out there that this mass won’t be malignant, and that Dunkin will get the long lived happily ever after she deserves. 💕

We would like to get moving on booking her surgery as soon as possible. Please donate if you can and share and thank you for being a part of the Radd Family 🐾

Paypal: paypal.me/RADD2
Venmo:
Zelle: [email protected]
CashApp: $raddrescue2

11/08/2024

TAGGED BY A PARTNER RESCUE
‼️Urgent foster or adopter needed‼️
This is the face of a dog who’s been recycled back into the system. Juju is a sweet boy and was adopted 3 years ago from the same shelter. We think he was abandoned or got lost, and now he will die here. We want to give juju the second chance he deserves! We extended his euthanasia date today and have until tomorrow to find him placement. Can anyone help us save this sweet boy?!

Transform a life with a second chance! 🐾❤️

11/06/2024

RADD works closely with City of Sandy Oaks Animal Control to find placement for their dogs. These pups need loving homes. Please reach out to them if you are interested in adopting.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AZhdq1wmJ/?mibextid=ox5AEW

11/06/2024

We would like to introduce you to Sadie. Sadie was dumped on the street by her owner. Luckily our transporter was there and watched it. She immediately called us and we welcomed Sadie into our rescue. We do not know much about her but she is a loveable lab. She is a very happy dog and gets along with other dogs. We believe she is on the younger side. We will get her to the vet to confirm age and ensure she is spayed and up to date on shots. Sadie would love to find a loving home. If you are interested please submit an application.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfderxeVSRaTD4LtBtWJiOMN-c75R5JVsDZ0fVGxTdEKbYDHQ/viewform?usp=embed_facebook

11/06/2024

Miss Georgia is in boarding preparing for her forever home on a farm in WV! Can she be anymore precious?❤️

11/05/2024

Lab puppies update. Thank you for the overwhelming interest. We will go through the applications over the next few days and will reach out soon.

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Radd did a collective save recently with Shadow and Pearl, a mom and daughter duo on the euthanasia list from ACS. We pulled them and planned to work fast to get them placed. Little did we know two fosters wrote to ACS in hopes to connect to the rescue that saved them. After connecting with them and doing an interview and application process, they proved to be a grand slam! Not only are they wonderful fosters, but they’ve gone above and beyond for Shadow and Pearl! They made their room cozy and special complete with a colorful sign that says “Shadow and Pearl’s Room” 🥰 Shadow and Pearl are doing great! Today, they sent us a video they made of their new additions! Thank you to this wonderful couple for being the best fosters we could have ever imagined! 😍

Butterfly and Handsome have become great friends! Handsome has a potential adopter! And thanks to supporters Butterfly is getting treated for heartworm starting Friday with the first injection! Thank you again to all of you who donated! Now, one last step... we need an adopter for Butterfly. She will remain in Texas to do her treatments but once completed we would love to send her to a forever home! Knowing Butterfly's background this is a tearjerker. If you don’t know about her traumatic story, please search our Broken Butterfly post!

ATTENTION: Wonderful dog alert 🗣️‼️ We REALLY need to get this group of fantastic dogs into homes as soon as possible. Please take a look at the video, you won’t be disappointed with this great group!

There are still 4 puppies left that are as sweet! Please write if interested in adopting. As always you can contact us at [email protected]

Maggie and puppies are more than ready to find homes! They are fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated! We have 5 puppies left (Dolly is hanging out with aunt SI but is also available). Mom Maggie is wonderful and listed as a cattle dog mix. All puppies have a great disposition and would love to find their homes. Please email [email protected] if interested!

Butterflies go through metamorphosis well it turns out dogs named Butterfly do too! Our beautiful girl has overcome her doggy fear! No cats though! If you are interested in being a part of Butterfly’s beautiful story please contact us at [email protected] This girl is ready for a home!! Her original post is here: https://www.facebook.com/profile/61557521547984/search/?q=Butterfly

Snips, just letting you know you did it. Lilly Bug made it home and it couldn’t be a better fit! Congratulations to her new family! Lilly Bug you will never know all that had to happen for you to have this joy, be a good girl and have a wonderful life! Thank you to everyone who supported and followed this saga.

Introducing a brand new Aurora ✨💥❤️

AURORA UPDATE😍 Who would of ever thought, this scared, owner surrendered and dumped girl Aurora, who was on death row at the shelter the day we rescued her, who spent her time there facing the wall and hoping to disappear, who then battled multiple health problems and faced a grave outcome, would now be a BRAND NEW happy and healthy girl with a complete fresh bill of life in all ways? We couldn’t be happier to see the progress Aurora has made! She has been through hell and back, and is finally living her best life! Donations are still appreciated for Auroras $4,000 dollar extensive medical treatment and thank you for your support 🐾

Oh Brandy! You and your remaining babies are so lovely! We are all so happy we were able to save you! Pups are up and moving around! Mom is beaming with pride. We will be opening pre- adoption in 3 more weeks. Brandy is dog friendly, cat friendly, and just a delight! More pictures and videos are in the comments!

Aurora is slowly improving❤️ We are now over 2,200 dollars for her medical care. Donations are highly appreciated for sweet Aurora

Aurora is slowly improving. We are now over $2,200 dollars for her medical care. Donations are highly appreciated for sweet Aurora ❤️

Aurora (formerly Brisket) is hospitalized due to a severe case of pneumonia.

‼️Donations are desperately needed for Aurora’s continued care‼️ Aurora (formerly Brisket) is hospitalized due to a bad case of pneumonia. She has started eating and gained more strength, but we would like her to stay in veterinary care as long as possible to give her the best possible chance for the best outcome. Paypal: @RADD2 Venmo: @RADDRESCUE2 Zelle: [email protected] CashApp: $raddrescue2