Tough Mutts Dog Rescue

06/19/2024

Wonderful souls waiting to love you.

What do Poppy, Fern, Duke, and Memphis have in common? 🤔

They are all residing in foster homes AND are all ready for adoption! The benefit of adopting a pet who is living in a foster home is knowing more about how they do in a home environment and in different situations outside of the shelter.

RHSPCA currently has 19 fantastic foster dogs ready for adoption. To meet with an animal in foster, simply fill out an adoption application online. We'll reach out to schedule a meet & greet from there to see if it's the right fit! www.rhspca.org/adopt

Not quite ready to adopt? Consider fostering! We have nearly 60 dogs eligible for foster placement, and we'll work with you to find the right match. www.rhspca.org/foster

06/17/2024

Great group to foster for. They supply everything including food.

💙 URGENT - DOG FOSTERS NEEDED 💙

We have received 130 more dogs so far in 2024 than we did by this time in 2023, and have nearly 140 dogs in our care. For perspective, our shelter only houses 70.

While we are hopeful that adoptions will increase, at this point we have no choice but to continue to plead for fosters for adult dogs, and move as many into foster homes as possible.

The dogs pictured (Ranger, Sadie, Laika, and Cardi) are among the highest priority to get out of the shelter for kennel stress related reasons. However, all of their friends also need foster homes. And they have 66 friends on site. We will help you find the right match!

If you have never fostered before, and you are available to temporarily house a dog (even if only for a week or two), please submit this application:

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RHVA/Dog

If you are an existing RHSPCA foster and you are available to foster a dog, short term or long term, please text (540)820-5505.

👉 Please share - we need help from our community!

06/14/2024

For over a year we have BEGGED for someone to give Simba a chance, because he REALLY deserves it after everything he's been through.
Unfortunately, like everyone else in his life, I've failed him. I have not been able to find a foster, adopter, trainer, rescue, or sanctuary that can help him.
I've never had to euthanize a dog with mild behavior issues just because we ran out of options, but that's where we are. Normally, I would bring him home and try to help or atleast give him a few days of being spoiled and loved inside a home but that's not an option. My leg is broken in five places, we have 7 dogs, and two young children.
I'll tell you what he needs and how you can help. If you aren't here to help, then CARRY ON, because I will not tolerate nasty or ignorant comments.
Needs:
To be the only pet.
A home without young children.
Extensive physical and mental stimulation daily.
A routine.
A fenced in yard.
An experienced and patient owner/handler.
Decompression time and a training program.
How you can help:
FOSTER (must meet the needs listed above).
Contact other rescues and sanctuaries.
Share.
Like.
Tag.
We have until TUESDAY 6/18 to find another miracle for Simba. He's located in Virginia but can be transferred ANYWHERE to an appropriate home or program.
When Simba was being abused at our local shelter and was just days away from being killed EVERYONE was on his side but the moment he was moved into boarding he was forgotten. His reels have had over 100k views and we still don't have one single application.
If you can help email me at [email protected] with SAVE SIMBA in the headline.
If you can't help and have something negative to say, I'll reiterate this is NOT the place for it.

04/18/2024

Anyone willing to foster? We will pull if we can get a foster. Dog friendly seniors.

04/09/2024

This guy needs serious shares, his life weighs in the balance today~ Jiminy is urgent 🚨

He is just 7 months old and there are pledges to help with vet care and a neuter for this guy.

📍ROCKY MOUNT NC 🚨 JIMINY IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME ‼️needs rescue commitment ASAP🚨 has to be tagged FIRST THING tomorrow since 4 more kennels were filled today

🙏🏻 PLEASE KEEP SHARING THIS FUN LOVING BOY - ONLY 7 months old 🙏🏻

Jiminy is a playful dog who looks to be about 7 months old. He weighs 37lbs. and is two foot tall. He is friendly and loves attention. He enjoys running and playing fetch with tennis balls. He hasn't shown any signs of aggression towards the other dogs and is in need of a forever home.

➡️ 🔗Comment, like and pledge on Jiminiy’s original post: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=743993351219334&set=a.262839167380686

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Rocky Mount, NC Critical Networking
Shelter phone: 252-972-1390
Shelter email: [email protected]

03/14/2024

Please, Don't Wait!

Have you been thinking about adding a dog or cat to the family? Waiting for the "right" time? Now is the right time. Shelters are full. Rescues are full. Even puppies are at risk! Whatever reasons you have been giving to yourself, please reconsider. Do you think shelters only have bullies and hounds? First, that is not true and second, what if it is? We personally have had both and they are great dogs who have a lot of love to give! Think the puppies go too fast for you to adopt one? Nope! There are shelters that have never had to euthanize puppies before who are now facing that very real possibility. Rescues are full and are having trouble moving dogs. Donations are down. Take a real hard look at your home. Can you make room for one more?

This is a SOS, this is a plea for help, this is a call for compassion.

If you are in the Rockingham-Harrisonburg area, our local SPCA, which has been doing a great job and has been able to maintain a high adoption/rescue rate is running an adoption special on many of their dogs this weekend. Remember you can not only save a dog now, but make room for another dog who needs some time. Check out their adoptables:

https://rhspca.org/adopt/

Can't adopt, please consider fostering, or making a donation to your favorite shelter or rescue group. Tough Mutts is putting a temporary hold on asking for donations, so that our supporters may consider supporting their local shelters.

Find a pet for your family at the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA. Browse our cats & dogs for adoption & schedule an appointment to meet your perfect match today!

03/12/2024

Contact asap if interest in fostering or adoption

MONDAY IS NOT STARTING OFF ON A GOOD NOTE. WE ARE BEGGING PEOPLE TO STEP UP AND FOSTER SO RESCUES CAN HELP. 8 LIVES HANG IN THE BALANCE. ‼️‼️‼️

We need 8 willing fosters and 8 willing rescues to team up and get these babies safe. We can do this, but we need YOUR help. Each of these dogs needs to be networked hard this week. ▪️Share ▪️ Comment ▪️ Donate ▪️Foster ▪️Volunteer boots on the ground at the shelter ▪️Pledge

🔴 Kalani - 8️⃣3️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️ 1 year old, 40lbs, spayed HW positive (undergoing full treatment)
▪️Dog and cat friendly.
▪️ Sweet and gentle gal

🔴 Gypsy - 6️⃣6️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️4 years old, 67lbs, spayed, HW POS
▪️Tested well with males and females, she is timid and needs slow intros. No cats
▪️ Personality- Sweet, nervous, enjoys snuggles once she knows your her safe space.

🔴 Nick - 6️⃣1️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️ 1 year 6 months, 55lbs, Neutered, HW negative
▪️ Dog and cat friendly

🔴 Cannon - 6️⃣1️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️ 1 year 6 months, 58lbs, Neutered, HW negative
▪️ Dog and cat friendly

🔴 Ridge - 5️⃣9️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️ 2 years old, 58lbs, Neutered, HW POS
▪️ Dog and cat friendly

🔴 Teagan - 5️⃣5️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️ 11 months old, 33lbs, not spayed , HW Neg
▪️ Dog friendly

🔴 Torren - 5️⃣5️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️ 11 months old, 33lbs, not spayed , HW Neg
▪️ Dog friendly

🔴 Tindale - 5️⃣5️⃣ days in shelter.
▪️ 11 months old, 35lbs, not spayed , HW Neg
▪️ Dog friendly

03/04/2024

Courtesy post

These two dogs are looking for their forever homes through no fault of their own. After their owner had to move, she found temporary care for them. However, the temporary housing situation is coming to an end. They have been living together for several years but can be homed separately to keep them out of the full local shelter. Isis is a cane corse mix with beautiful gold eyes. She is 10 years old. Jezzy (white and brown) is around 8 years of age. Both are spayed and will be fully vetted before rehomed. They are happy, playful silly girls. Please message us and we will put you in contact with the owner.

06/15/2023

shelter needs adoptions!!!

05/25/2023

Unusual bonded pair. Please share with anyone you know who may be open to two dogs.

02/07/2023

02/01/2023

Anyone up for fostering mom?

11/26/2022

Feeling in the holiday spirit? Consider a gift to help these pups. A lot of small gifts can make a big difference! Shelters and rescues are overwhelmed with the post Covid surge of surrenders. Please help where you can.

10/21/2022

*****ADOPTED*****

Our heart hurts so much for Lucky as he is struggling to be a shelter dog once again.......Over a month back at our shelter and not one single interest in you can be rough…..

Lucky was adopted from our shelter March 2021 as a beagle mix puppy. Lucky's family adored him so much, but with the size he grew to be it became more than they could handle. We all thought Lucky was a beagle mix and would stay a medium size dog. Lucky has grown to be more of a hound mix. It's sad for him as he became too big for the family and had to be returned to our shelter. Lucky is truly struggling as he was loved by his family. Lucky is needing each of you to share him with your friends and family in hopes he finds a family who can handle his size. Lucky is truly a big sweetheart and thinks he is a lap dog. Lucky walks very well on leash. Lucky loves being outdoors and enjoying the fresh air. Lucky's previous family said he is good with kids, but smaller kids he has too much energy for them. We were also told Lucky is good with both dogs and cats. Lucky needs each of you to help him find happiness again by being loved by a family. Please take time to share this handsome hound. We reopen tomorrow 10-2 and Saturday 10-3 to meet Lucky. Lucky's adoption fee is $95 cash or check.
Please message if you have any questions regarding Lucky!!