Trio Animal Foundation

Trio Animal Foundation After the dogs have received medical treatment, TAF pairs them up with our therapy dogs to focus on their emotional rehabilitation.

TAF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that pays for the medical bills of some of the sickest, abused and neglected dogs impounded at Animal Control or left to fend for themselves on the streets of Chicago. The Trio Animal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that pays for the medical bills of some of the sickest, abused pets left behind at open access shelters. Once we fix their

bodies we are able to heal their hearts and teach them to trust again, making them adoptable and ready for their forever homes. But that’s not all …TAF also assists shelters, rescues and individuals by paying the medical bills of homeless pets while promoting adoption and responsible pet ownership, including spay and neuter.

03/07/2025

Jax, Butterfly, Bentley, Kane, Iris, Hazel Grace, Minnow and Peekaboo were so well behaved waiting for their bedtime snacks. 🥰

Bentley, Butterfly, Hazel Grace, Kane, Minnow, Jax, Iris & Peekaboo are oh so subtle when reminding me that it is time f...
03/07/2025

Bentley, Butterfly, Hazel Grace, Kane, Minnow, Jax, Iris & Peekaboo are oh so subtle when reminding me that it is time for their evening snack.

Eeyore does not chew on toys. Instead, he chooses to suck on a particular brand of small dog bed from Target. It soothes...
03/06/2025

Eeyore does not chew on toys. Instead, he chooses to suck on a particular brand of small dog bed from Target. It soothes him to the point that he falls asleep. For Eeyore, it is like a baby's receiving blanket or woobie.

Crystal's foster mom was so kind and got her professionally groomed today. She also dressed her up in this adorable rain...
03/05/2025

Crystal's foster mom was so kind and got her professionally groomed today. She also dressed her up in this adorable raincoat for her afternoon walk... a girl can't let the rain mess up her new hairdo!

Thank you Gail!

Kane likes his new foster buddy, Minnow. It was a little too cold for Minnow to play outside today so she cruised around...
03/04/2025

Kane likes his new foster buddy, Minnow. It was a little too cold for Minnow to play outside today so she cruised around the house and followed all of the pups.

Pardon us, would you happen to have a cookie? -Iris & Bentley
03/03/2025

Pardon us, would you happen to have a cookie?
-Iris & Bentley

Sweet little Minnow was treated to some laser therapy today. Ziggy & Iris tagged along to make her feel more comfortable...
03/01/2025

Sweet little Minnow was treated to some laser therapy today. Ziggy & Iris tagged along to make her feel more comfortable. Jax had a massage and some laser therapy, too. All the dogs really loved the extra attention. Thank you so much to Lisa and Officer Bob of L&B Pet PT for coming over to the house to help out our senior crew!

Nobody has shown any interest in adopting Minnow. She will have surgery in less than 2 weeks to have a dental, mammary tumor removed and hopefully spayed. Her surgery may need to be split up but we are hopeful that there is enough time. Minnow is such a nice dog and gets along with everyone. She weighs just over 3lbs!

03/01/2025

The whole gang came out to enjoy the warmer weather. Everyone, that is, except Luna. She still needs to be isolated for about another week. When it was time for Luna to get some one-on-on playtime outside, she was not a fan. The 30mph wind gusts did not feel good in her healing ear. Instead, she opted for a belly rub.

ZuZu made it through surgery and is back at home resting comfortably. X-rays taken of her chest and torso show that her ...
03/01/2025

ZuZu made it through surgery and is back at home resting comfortably. X-rays taken of her chest and torso show that her large mammary tumor has not spread into her lungs. This is such fantastic news! Her tumor was sent off for testing and we should know the results in 10-14 days. In the meantime, we celebrate our brave girl and her medical team. Thank you so much to Dr. Jessica L Von Waldau, and the staff at Shelter Veterinary Solutions, for taking such great care of ZuZu. She deserved every chance in the world and you gave it to her.

Get some rest ZuZu. We are all rooting for you!

ZuZu is going in for her 2nd surgery tomorrow to have the large mammary tumor on her chest removed. Please say a prayer ...
02/28/2025

ZuZu is going in for her 2nd surgery tomorrow to have the large mammary tumor on her chest removed. Please say a prayer for her and send positive thoughts her way. The tumor is large and rock hard. It is going to be a stressful time for ZuZu, her medical team and new mom and dad.

We'll make sure to update you once ZuZu is out of surgery.

Poor Jax has had a rough day. As it turns out, his mouth was in much worse shape than we thought. Jax had to have 21 tee...
02/27/2025

Poor Jax has had a rough day. As it turns out, his mouth was in much worse shape than we thought. Jax had to have 21 teeth pulled. 4 of the removed teeth already had root abscesses. He must have been in so much pain. X-rays of Jax's spine show an old injury in his neck. The x-rays were sen off to a radiology specialist to get a more detailed read of what is going on. An injury like this would coincide with his not having full range of motion going down stairs. It also explains why he cannot groom the area around his p***s. He just can't bend that far. This new information means that Jax will always need a sterile lubricant applied to the inner part of his p***s. Since he had a section of the outer skin surgically removed in December (at the previous shelter), the exposed area collects dirt and whatever else he may walk past.

We had to have another urinalysis sent out and should receive the results from all of his test on Monday. Until we have that information, we are holding off on contacting any possible adopters. We thought that Jax was good to go right into a new home. Thank God we held onto him. this would have been a huge expense for a potential adopter.

A big thank you to Dr. Stecher and the staff at Precious Bond Animal Hospital for taking such good care of Jax. I know that working on him filled up much of your day.

One of TAF's long time supporters is asking for help. On 2/14/25, their beloved Goldie Jean was being groomed by a mobil...
02/27/2025

One of TAF's long time supporters is asking for help. On 2/14/25, their beloved Goldie Jean was being groomed by a mobile groomer and got away without her tags on. They still have not found her. If you could share this post, it may help Goldie Jean find her way home. Thanks!

Eeyore had some one on one time with his new girlfriend Peekaboo today. The big guy likes her vibe and is quite comforta...
02/26/2025

Eeyore had some one on one time with his new girlfriend Peekaboo today. The big guy likes her vibe and is quite comfortable around her. That says quite a bit about her temperament. She is such a nice and respectful dog. Peekaboo jumped up on the Kuranda bed so that she could get a little closer to Eeyore and give him a kiss.♥️

02/26/2025

Jax hops just like Dozer!!!

02/25/2025

3-Legged Peekaboo had the time of her life running today. Even though she thought the snow was great, a new toy and a non-slick service made her smile today. Just look at her go!

Jax has had a very busy schedule since he came into our care. He is a regular VIP around here. Last Thursday, Shelter Ve...
02/25/2025

Jax has had a very busy schedule since he came into our care. He is a regular VIP around here. Last Thursday, Shelter Veterinary Solutions was able to fit him into their busy schedule to get senior blood panel and a senior wellness checkup. It was determined that Jax needs to undergo dental surgery and have x-rays taken of his shoulders. He is very stiff when he walks. The surgery date was to be determined once his bloodwork came back. He would undergo x-rays the day of his surgery, as to not further stress him out.

When we left the vet, Jax had an accident on the stairs. Unbeknownst to anyone that has been around him since he arrived at his previous shelter in December, Jax is unable to go down stairs. He can finagle one or two by jumping but he is unable to fully bend his legs to maneuver a flight of stairs. He was going down my back stairs and made it to about the second stair before he started to roll. He kind of looked like a fainting goat. Jax was startled, and a bit sore, afterwards but got up and went about his business.

Jax bloodwork came back today and it looks great. However, the vet is unable to fit him in for surgery until April. Because of that, we reached out to our primary vet. They had a cancelation and were able to do Jax's pre-surgical exam this evening. He is scheduled for a full set if x-rays and dental surgery this Thursday. A urinalysis was almost performed to make sure that we aren't missing anything.

After talking with both of Jax' veterinarians, we believe that he is aged more around 7-8 years old. Jax seems to have some structural issues in his neck, shoulders, and right elbow. Knowing that he came into the shelter abused and terribly matted down (to the point that the tip of his p***s needed to be surgically removed) one can only imagine where Jax came from. He seems like a puppy mill dog.

In any case, he is still going to have a wonderful life. We just need to invest some money in his vetting and get him the help he needs. He is the happiest little dog and such a joy to be around. He deserves every chance in the world.

Thank you so much to Dr. Stecher at Precious Bond Animal Hospital for helping Jax today!

We will keep you posted.

Crystal's foster mom checked in and said that she is doing great and ready for adoption. Our fluffy muppet is a Cocker S...
02/24/2025

Crystal's foster mom checked in and said that she is doing great and ready for adoption. Our fluffy muppet is a Cocker Spaniel mix with the sweetest personality. Crystal is believed to be around 10 years old, weighs around 30 lbs, loves to play with her ball and is very food motivated. We aren't sure if Crystal is deaf but she definitely is a bit hard of hearing. Years of inflamed inner ears, from untreated infection/allergies, may have done some damage. After undergoing extensive dental surgery and a second surgery to removed an extensive amount of growths (fatty, warts, cysts), Crystal has made a full recovery.

We'll get some updated photos of Crystal up soon and get her officially posted. I just wanted to remind everyone that have followed her journey, and have supported her along the way, that she is still looking for a forever home.

Our newest pups were treated to a spa day! Lisa & Bob of L & B Pet Pt came over to give 3-legged Peekaboo, Jax and Minno...
02/23/2025

Our newest pups were treated to a spa day! Lisa & Bob of L & B Pet Pt came over to give 3-legged Peekaboo, Jax and Minnow laser therapy, massages & nail trims. It was so great to see the pups interact with new people and in new situations. All 3 did wonderful and really enjoyed their glow-ups. After their sessions, I no longer needed to carry Peekaboo down the stairs. Lisa fitted her with a harness, worked with her and now Peekaboo runs down the stairs like a pro.

Thank you Lisa & Officer Bob!

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Snack Time
Snack Time

Jax, Butterfly, Bentley, Kane, Iris, Hazel Grace, Minnow and Peekaboo were so well behaved waiting for their bedtime snacks. 🥰

ALL the Pups Outside!
ALL the Pups Outside!

The whole gang came out to enjoy the warmer weather. Everyone, that is, except Luna. She still needs to be isolated for about another week. When it was time for Luna to get some one-on-on playtime outside, she was not a fan. The 30mph wind gusts did not feel good in her healing ear. Instead, she opted for a belly rub.

Jax!
Jax!

Jax hops just like Dozer!!!

3-Legged Peekaboo Loves Her Freedom!
3-Legged Peekaboo Loves Her Freedom!

3-Legged Peekaboo had the time of her life running today. Even though she thought the snow was great, a new toy and a non-slick service made her smile today. Just look at her go!

TAF Hoodie Raffle
TAF Hoodie Raffle

9 lucky winners will be chosen to receive a TAF Carhartt hoodie

Just sprung from the shelter, and wearing his new blue fleece, Jax was feeling pretty special. He must have been giving off a rockstar vibe because Hazel Grace came up to meet him and actually wanted to play. Of course, Iris had to get in on the action, too. As for Kane, he just continued to do his own thing.

Butterfly Learns Some New Tricks
Butterfly Learns Some New Tricks

Butterfly may not be able to hear but her eyesight is 20/20. This is not the first time that we've walked into a room to see Butterfly watching dogs on tv. Once the dogs were done with their tricks she lost interest. Butterfly is such a smart girl! 📚

Trio Animal Foundation Hat Raffle
Trio Animal Foundation Hat Raffle

Live Drawing where 9 lucky winners will receive a one of a kind TAF hat and can wear it with pride, knowing they helped raise money for homeless dogs in need!

With this cold weather, we decided to have an indoor play date today! It was the first time that Luna (French Bulldog) has played and the pups had so much fun with her. Even Kane (black fluffy foster) started to play!

Butterfly watching the AKC Dog Show is just about the sweetest thing you will see all day. She was a big fan of the Papilion's ears. Maybe it is because their name means butterfly. 🦋

Bentley's Gotcha Day!
Bentley's Gotcha Day!

8 years ago today, TAF's gentlest therapy dog Bentley was waiting to be saved at an open access shelter. His owners had given him up and he was shaking in a corner. We scooped him up and the rest is history. Bentley is by far the most valuable member of our therapy dog team. He has saved so many dogs that were to be euthanized due to temperament. Once Bentley was able to win them over, we knew that the right dog in a future adoptive home could, too. Our little old man is 1 in a million. ♥️ HAPPY GOTCHA DAY BENTLEY! We love you!

Iris Loves Eeyore
Iris Loves Eeyore

Iris paired up her affection for Eeyore perfectly with the soundtrack of the movie on tv. ♥️🥹🎄

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