B-Squad Dog Rescue

10/31/2024

Please share!
Help us find Mason.... it's getting cold outside 😢 he is cold and hungry and needs The Retrievers to be able to set up a trap to catch him!
He is timid, skittish and will run! PEASE don't chase him, call if you spot him! He no longer has his harness on

10/28/2024

Our van tonight and tomorrow will be slightly larger so that we can take in a little better viewing of all the spooky sites!

We still have good availability on our 6pm tour this evening and a few seats left on our 7:30pm tour this evening and both the 6 and 7:30pm tours tomorrow!

Don’t miss out! We were able to capture some orbs yesterday! All participants receive a B-Squad etched mug filled with some goodies to enjoy while on our hour long tour!

Reserve your seat now!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49ACAF2EA20-52479039-bsquad

10/27/2024

10/24/2024

Our day was derailed from our original plans to ensure that this cute little nugget could receive the vetting she needed in order to move on to one of our partner rescues tomorrow.

Little Ruthie is a corgi/aussie mix that found herself needing specialty care for a grade 6/6 heart murmur. One of our team members dropped everything to secure her today and get her to our team at Best Care Pet Hospital where she was evaluated and received the necessary care to move on to The Bond Between where she will receive a full cardiac work up.

This little girl had everyone wrapped around her paw and we are excited she will receive the care she deserves in order to ensure she lives a long- happy life!

Please follow her progress at the Bond Between and send prayers for a successful surgery correction and healthy life for this sweet girl!

10/21/2024

Reserve your seats for our haunted tour!

https://m.signupgenius.com/? #!/showSignUp/4090F49ACAF2EA20-52479039-bsquad

10/21/2024

What rhymes with Riddles and wants to join your family?

Skittles!
(Enter Cheesey comedic drums 🥁)

But for real- can you share and help this sweet girl find her forever family today? She’s a great little 4 month old Boston terrier girl looking for her perfect match!

Please check out her profile via the link below to learn more about her and welcome her home today!

https://bsquaddogrescue.com/available-dogs/24-24-skittles/

10/21/2024

What a week!

We end this challenging week with the photo of Medley below…

From commercial breeder to couch potato in less than 24 hours. Rescue is cool like that- and made possible because of YOU!

Good night and God’s blessings!

10/20/2024

👻🎃First Ever B-Squad Haunted Van Tours! 🎃👻

Join our co-founders (Mandi and Misten) as they take you on a 60 minute tour of all things spooky in Central Sioux Falls. This is a first for us and we don't know what will be scarier... Mandi's driving or Misten's spooky tales!

ABOUT THE HAUNTED TOUR:

Pioneers who show up in photos, stagehands who whisper your name, gangsters who refuse to leave the speakeasy, and more! Join us for a spooky tour of central Sioux Falls where our B Squad team members will share spine-tingling stories of the city’s past and the spirits who still hang around in the present.

Tickets are $25 per seat. This will be a 60 minute tour in a 15- passenger van with some getting in and out of the vehicle. Seats will be snug- we recommend purchasing an extra seat if you'd like additional room.

Please follow the link below to reserve your seat on this spooky adventure. Once you reserve your slot, an email will be sent to you including a link for payment. We are excited for this unique event and can't wait to get spooky with you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49ACAF2EA20-52479039-bsquad

Dates of Haunted Tours:

Sunday, October 27th, 2024
4:30 PM- Tour 1
6 PM- Tour 2
7:30 PM- Tour 3

Monday, October 28th, 2024
6 PM- Tour 4
7:30 PM- Tour 5

Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
6 PM- Tour 6
7:30 PM - Tour 7

*Tales include homicide, infanticide, domestic violence, and supernatural experiences. Some material may not be appropriate for people under 15.

All proceeds to be applied to our outstanding veterinary debt. Thank you!

10/20/2024

Our transport team was up before the sun securing everyone and now both vans are heading north on their way home.

Included on this transport are Zoey, the one year old yorkie with hip issues and Medley, a 6Y old mini schnauzer that we were able to say YES to because of YOUR support! Thank you!

Giant thanks to our team members who give up their weekend to save lives time and time again! And thanks to all of YOU who shared, donated, prayed, and cheered us on! We love you!

Schulte Subaru

10/20/2024

Siblings Dori, Dollie, and Augie reunited this weekend to let you know that they have received vet clearance for adoption!

These little poodle mixes arrived last month and have rocked their veterinary treatment! All have a clean bill of health and are ready to find their forever homes! Visit our website below to view their profiles and complete an application to welcome them home today!

https://bsquaddogrescue.com/available-dogs

10/19/2024

And they are off to save some lives!

Team members Carrie and Megan are loaded and hitting the road thanks to all of your support! Stay tuned for updates as they get in position this evening and secure who we can in the morning!

Giant thanks to Schulte Subaru! They sponsor the maintenance on Vida the Rescue Van and this week she got an oil change, new tires, new rear brakes, and lots of fluids to make sure all off our precious cargo is safe on the road! Thank you Mike, Sarah, and the entire team at Schulte Subaru!

We are short by about $500 to welcome this retired schnauzer (6Y female) to rescue. If we can raise the funds necessary to cover her care once in rescue by tomorrow morning, she can be one of the lucky ones riding home tomorrow! She also still needs a committed foster family. If you are able to welcome her to your home while she receives veterinary care and a spay/dental, please complete our foster app via the link below!

Update: we have the schnauzer’s care covered. Any additional donations will go towards the care of others hoping to come to rescue tomorrow. We will secure them one dog at a time! Thank you!

https://bsquaddogrescue.com/foster/

We appreciate your support!

paypal.me/bsquaddogrescue.com
Venmo @ bsquad last 4 digits are 3942
Or mail to PO Box 583, Brandon SD 57004

10/19/2024

I'm not crying... you're crying! 😂😂 OK…I’m definitely crying’

From our director: When my husband passed away last year we had over 100 dogs in rescue. Admittedly, due to my world falling apart, there were a number of dogs that fell through the cracks and ended up being in rescue longer than normal. We are righting the ship slowly but surely.

Cosmo is one of those dogs... but this video today makes my guilty heart feel so much better. The wait was worth it for Cosmo to find the sweet family where he was always meant to be. THIS is what makes all our blood, sweat, and tears worth it. We couldn't be happier for this family and Cosmo. Happy life sweet boy!

Giant thank you to his foster families for doing such a good job with this Cosmo. Stay tuned for more success stories as we work hard to get dogs adopted out into homes!

10/18/2024

Surprise #2- a 6 year old female schnauzer being retired from breeding with none of our partner rescues being able to commit to her. She will need a spay- senior bloodwork and a dental with likely extractions. Committing to her is an $800-$1,000 commitment.

Can you help us raise those funds so that we don’t have to leave her behind? She also needs a committed foster before we can say yes- we have until Sunday morning.

Please apply to foster at:

https://bsquaddogrescue.com/foster/

Donations for us to be able to commit to her can be made via:

PayPal.me/bsquaddogrescue.com

Venmo @ bsquad

Mail to PO Box 583, Brandon sd 57005

Calling Best Care Pet Hospital at 605-344-2412 and applying payment directly to our account.

ONE DOG AT A TIME! Thank you!
She also needs a name!

10/16/2024

‼️Matching Challenge!‼️ please share!
Update: Challenge Completed! $1002 of $1000

It’s Wednesday which means we have three days left to raise an additional $2250 as we have 15 of 60 dogs currently marked safe.

Below are faces of dogs that have come before because someone stepped up to offer them a second chance. There are 45 dogs waiting right now for you to make a difference for them. And what’s great this morning? We have an amazing supporter that’s offered a $1,000 matching donation! That means if you sponsor 1 dog at $50- we will be able to save another with this generous challenge!

Who feels like saving some lives today?

PayPal.me/bsquaddogreacue
Venmo@bsquad
Or mail to PO Box 583, Brandon SD 57005

Can’t donate funds? Did you know we earn funds from Facebook simply by you interacting with us? Comment with your support, like, SHARE this post and follow our page to help us earn funds! Thank you!

10/16/2024

We can all learn lessons from this three legged dog.

8 days ago Mika was welcomed to B-Squad after being abandoned by her family when they moved and then was shot by a stranger. Thanks to LightShine Canine: A Rez Dog Rescue she was picked up by an amazing volunteer and brought to a vet for triage. Mika made her way to B-Squad and was seen by the team at All City Pet Care South and ER where she would have her leg amputated by the amazing Dr. Heitman. She is doing amazing in her recovery and is the sweetest dog that just loves to be by her people.

Below is a note from our director, who is currently fostering Mika:

When Mika arrived to rescue she was unsure of people and decided that she really didn't like other dogs. Even though she was in great pain, she quickly came to realize that we were there to help her and she began melting in for as many snuggles as she could get. Warming up to the other dogs in our home is another story.

I recently began taking Mika for walks with my resident dog, Hattie. Mika does ok with dogs as long as they don't impose on her personal space. Walking offers her a different type of stimulation and I could have them close, but controlled to avoid any negative behavior.

As we began to walk through the nature area, the sounds of fall were all around us... crackling leaves, squirrels squeaking as they hustled up trees, birds calling out to one another, all sounds that bring a smile to my face. It was quickly apparent that Mika did not feel the same way. As we started to walk down the pathway, I could see her flinch with every little noise. She would jump when a squirrel would hustle off and she would freeze if she thought she saw a person in the distance. I couldn't help but become a little emotional thinking about the life she must have lead before arriving to us. How crazy is it to think that she was actually "lucky" to have been shot and ending up with us?

Dogs and people aren't terribly different when it comes to love, trust, and fear. Here this dog was after being abandoned by the only family that she ever knew. Was she hungry? Did she begin to roam looking for food? Who would shoot her? So many questions about her past, but ultimately she came from a place where alot of things were threats to her survival. Whether that be other dogs, traffic, or people. In Mika's case it was ultimately a person that betrayed her trust and tried to take her life by shooting her. Knowing how sweet she is this breaks my heart. Was she approaching someone for pets? Was she excited to see someone only to be shot? We will never know. What was very apparent was that this little 3 legged dog was very different from my own dog that was enjoying every sniff along the trail and completely relaxed. Mika was constantly scanning and evaluating every noise and scent and determining if they were threats. This trauma that she experienced in her life had changed her.

And that's when I paused for a moment on a bench on the trail so we could all just be still and take in the moment. How many of us have been changed by trauma we have experienced? It's no secret that I lost my husband to a heart attack just over a year ago. Granted no one shot me, but they may as well have as everything I thought about the world fell away. This new world was scary, everything felt strange and threatening, and I'm sure I walked around just like little Mika wondering where the next threat would come from. I am continually amazed by the lessons that rescue teaches me. I know that Mika's life is forever changed. I wish I could tell her she won’t always feel like this. All she has to do is slowly begin to trust that I've got her... I won't let anything bad happen to her again. One day... she will be as carefree as my resident dog, Hattie, where she can live in the moment and just enjoy every sniff on the journey.

In my own life, especially with the weeks we have had and the challenges that still lie ahead. It's hard not to be scared... not to worry... not to wonder what may hurt us or how things will come together. There is freedom when you stop fearing all that could go wrong around you and begin to trust and believe that God has got you. All you need to do is simply begin to trust in Him and you will slowly begin to relax again and enjoy and appreciate the journey.

Rescue offers cool lessons like that. Love transforms.

No matter where you are on your journey at this time. Keep going... you are loved beyond measure.

Mika will be continuing to recover in rescue and we will happily share her progress as she experiences her own transformation.

10/15/2024

What do you see when you look at this photo?

I’ll tell you what this photo actually is. Recently new to rescue Berkin (3Y cocker spaniel) and Lottie (3Y cockapoo). Both of these girls are commercial Amish facility survivors.

Berkin is resting after being spayed and having an extensive oral surgery done where they removed a total of 15 teeth. We are thankful the team at Best Care Pet Hospital could get her in right away as the amount of decay and rotting tissue was something we hadn’t seen (or smelled) before. So much infection that is now gone and she can begin to heal.

And Lottie- laying close to her new found friend for support is being treated likely for the first time for ears that have so much scar tissue from years of untreated infection that we can barely get medication into them. It breaks us to think of the pain and discomfort this girl has been in all the while having litter after litter of puppies.

Lucky for both of these girls that they were surrendered after having mainly black puppies. Black puppies are undesirable in the pet stores. Although we are disgusted and angry- we are also grateful for the opportunity to get them the veterinary care they so desperately needed.

Even though these girls have literally gone through hell, they want nothing more than to be by their foster families and soak up all the LOVE they can.

Why are we sharing this? Berkin’s spay and oral surgery cost us just over $1,400 and Lottie’s care will total between $800 and $2,500 depending on if we can save her hearing or not.

Normally we would quietly chip away at these totals little by little. However, there are currently 60+ dogs in similar situations waiting for us to show up for them this weekend in order to offer them their chance at safety.

We need to raise $3,500 by Friday in order to be able to help these dogs. We are overwhelmed but are tackling this just as we have everything else- one step at a time and one dog at a time.

Can you spare $50 to sponsor one dog’s freedom ride? We need you! THEY need you! We can’t complete this mission without you.

Update: 4 of 60 dogs safe

Preferred donation methods are as follows:

PayPal.me/bsquaddogrescue

Venmo@ bsquad

Or mail to PO Box 583, Brandon SD 57005

Thank you for your continued support!

10/11/2024

Lots of new faces hitting the website as it’s updated this weekend!

Keep an eye on our page and apply to welcome your best friend home today!

https://bsquaddogrescue.com/available-dogs/

10/11/2024

More good news!

Peanut was discharged from the hospital this evening. With treatment, we were able to get her ammonia levels back to a safe level.

She will continue to get medication and treatments at home until she can see internal medicine and get an ultrasound to confirm the portasystemic shunt. The good news is that we can medically manage her condition until this can be confirmed and if necessary- a surgical correction can be done.

One thing at a time! We can do this! Peanut is worth it!

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported her by sharing, praying, and donating! She has a long road ahead, but we are committed to giving her what she needs.

We are SO CLOSE to meeting our $1,500 marching challenge today! If you’re able to help push us to the finish line we would greatly appreciate it!

PayPal.me/bsquaddogrescue

Venmo@ bsquad

Or mail to PO Box 583, Brandon SD 57005

Thank you!

10/10/2024

We hear good things happen in 3’s!

We are visiting the team at Best Care Pet Hospital and our paws are crossed that is the case as Koa, Melee, and Clancy are all getting exams and hoping for clearance for adoption! Stay tuned for these adorable faces to hit the website!

From left to right:
Clancy- male- yorkie- 10 months old
Melee- female- French bulldog- 6 years
Koa- female- French bulldog- 3 years

https://bsquaddogrescue.com/available-dogs/

10/10/2024

‼️DONATION MATCH- PLEASE SHARE! ‼️

Update: Challenge Completed! $1530 of $1500

Yesterday a pretty cool thing happened.

Team member Stacie took off on Tuesday within a few hours of the request for assistance in order to help 26 deserving dogs get out of an unfortunate situation.

She secured everyone before the sun came up yesterday and made the long drive back to get these kiddos to safety. Thanks to some pretty amazing partner rescues that stepped up on a moments notice, all of these dogs are safe and settling into foster homes today.

We are so grateful that things and people fell into place perfectly for us to make this happen. Normally, rescue missions of this type take days if not weeks to fully put together and orchestrate. We had a local vet onsite and all of these things come together in less than 24 hours... it seems cliche... but for us that do these things quite regularly... this was nothing short of a miracle.

Now the downer news... we are still short of funds to be able to cover this mission and add that to the other outstanding balances and things are looking pretty scary for our future. We will continue to work on raising funds and knock things out one step at a time, but we also have some pretty exciting news!

One of our long time supporters has offered a matching donation up to $1,500. That means... your donation to B-Squad today can be doubled... how cool is that? This comes at a time when we desperately need it... can you please help us maximize and reach our goal of $1,500? Thank you!

Preferred donation methods are below:

paypal.me/bsquaddogrescue

Venmo

or Mail to PO Box 583, Brandon SD 57005. Please comment if you are sending a check so we can include it in this matching funds challenge!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support! We greatly appreciate it!

Schulte Subaru

10/09/2024

We can't seem to catch a break, let alone our breath. Warning that the video below can be hard to watch.

Last evening, Peanut's fosters noticed something was off. Peanut was not her usual energetic self and they noted that she seemed out of it. After seeing her stumble when trying to walk, we immediately sent them to All City Pet Care South and ER. Originally, we suspected Peanut was having a hypoglycemic event, but her blood sugar was relatively normal.

Additional bloodwork would show that little Peanut's white blood cell count was elevated as were her ammonia levels. When the ammonia level is elevated in a dog, a PSS shunt is generally suspected. A portosystemic shunt is an abnormal blood vessel that allows blood to bypass the liver and enter the main circulation without being filtered (cleaned properly) by the liver. In Peanut's case, her ammonia levels reached dangerous levels where she began to experience neurological side effects. In layman's terms... the breakdown of bacteria in her digestive tract creates ammonia that enters the bloodstream because it isn't properly filtered through the liver and is pumped directly to the brain causing these neurological symptoms.

Peanut was hospitalized and started receiving immediate treatment to help reduce those dangerous ammonia levels. She will need to see a specialist and have an ultrasound done to confirm the shunt and if all goes well, surgical repair will be necessary.

As you are likely aware, this couldn't come at a worse time. We don't have the funds needed to cover the cost of her care.

We are going to take things one step at a time. We need to raise approximately $1,500 for her hospital stay to date and the ultrasound needed to diagnose her shunt. Based on those results and after consulting with an internal medicine specialist, we will develop a care plan that will be in the best interest of Peanut.

Peanut is a true "peanut" weighing in at just over 2.5lbs. She's a TINY yorkie with a GIANT heart and zest for life and we all just absolutely adore her.

PLEASE consider making a tax deductible donation and helping us raise the funds necessary to cover her life saving care. Our director will be going live Thursday evening to talk about our last PSS Shunt case (Clancey) and his success. Thank you doesn't seem to be enough these days, but we can't continue on without you!

Preferred donation methods are as follows:

paypal.me/bsquaddogrescue

Venmo

Mail to PO Box 583, Brandon SD 57005

or by calling Best Care Pet Hospital and applying payment directly to our account at 605-334-2412.

Thank you!

10/08/2024

Sometimes we all just need to take a moment and soak in the sun. Mika came through her amputation with flying colors.

We still need to raise funds to cover her surgery- but today is day 1 in moving forward in her recovery and 2nd chance at life.

PayPal.me/bsquaddogrescue

Venmo .

10/08/2024

‼️ 🛟 HELP! MIRACLE IN PROGRESS 🛟 ‼️

We were contacted by one of our smaller partner rescues regarding a situation of a small kennel in the process of closing whose owner was recently hospitalized. They needed someone onsite as quickly as possible in order to make sure dogs were being cared for and then rescue placement for all so that owner could focus on her health and close her kennel.

I can’t even believe things are coming together- BUT here we are! A B-Squad team member is prepping to hit the road immediately and we have been working since early this am on rescue placement with partner rescues. Arrangements are being made for a vet in the area to go onsite to complete exams, health certificates and vaccinations needed for us to legally and safely transport them.

The only piece of this puzzle that is missing is the funds to pull everything off. We are needing to raise $2,000 quickly in order to help us cover the transport and vetting costs to welcome all of these kiddos to the safety of partner rescues.

Can you spare $50 to help us save a life? Perhaps $5? Can you share this post? Many hands make small work- and we need many to step up to help us pull off this miracle!

Preferred donations methods are below:

PayPal.me/bsquaddogrescue

Venmo @ bsquad

Or mail to PO Box 583, Brandon SD 57005

Thank you! Prayers appreciated for the safety of our team, the dogs on their journey to a new life, and for the kennel owner that she may focus on her healing. We are grateful that she reached out for help!