Meet Penelope!
Penelope is a 4-6 month girl who came to us yesterday after being found running in the street in front of a business in Detroit. The employees secured her and took her in, but couldn't keep her at the shop. They had until closing time at 3pm to find her placement, otherwise they would have to let this sweet girl go back out on the street again. This little girl we have affectionately named Penelope (Pidder Padder) was in dire need of rescue, and we just couldn't say no. She is skin and bones, has sores on her poor little body, and was RIDDLED with fleas. To the shelter she came, the same day our sweet Vida and Solene came in. Busy busy Monday here at the shelter yesterday!
We are struggling. We need funds to vet these deserving babies, and we need fosters to step up to help them. If you'd like to foster this sweet sweet girl, here is the link to apply:
https://rejoycefulrescue.formstack.com/forms/foster_form
If you can't foster, please consider a donation towards their medical costs. Here are ways to donate:
🐾Venmo: @rejoycefulrescue
🐾PayPal: [email protected]
🐾Zelle: [email protected]
🐾Cashapp: $rejoycefulrescue
Thank you for always supporting A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue. These sweet souls couldn't be saved without the incredible support of our village. Together we can make a difference, one soul at a time.
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There are days like yesterday where we just need a day to ourselves to allow the heartache to flow.
Brutus came to us as an abandonment just last week. Being discarded as if he were garbage. The sadness and disbelief in his eyes were a hard pill to swallow. What choice did we have? It was either Brutus goes to animal control or we figure it out and keep him in our rescue with no space for him to go. So, we kept him.
Brutus has been AMAZING! Such a sweet, sweet soul. His presence alone lit up the darkest room. The softness in his eyes could make all your troubles disappear.
When we first met Brutus, we immediately knew something was wrong with his back legs area. He was put on medication for relief immediately with permission from our vet until he could be seen. Brutus saw the vet Tuesday for x-rays. Despite him being on three different pain relief medications, he needed to be sedated due to the overwhelming pain response. The x-rays showed our worst fears, and both hips were completely out of place. Brutus would cry when he lay on his bed completely still. We knew it wasn't a behavior cry but something more. This explained everything. Brutus was in such excruciating pain, even being on the best of meds. On top of this, Brutus had a sick heart. Unfortunately, this was also a concern due to his breed.
Sometimes, the kindest selfless act we can do is let them go in peace. It was not without heartbreak that the decision needed to be made for Brutus' health and pain relief. Brutus went in peace surrounded by those whom he loved the most and loved him.
At this time, we appreciate any negative comments kept to yourself. We are all grieving over the loss of Brutus. Brutus is missed and was loved by so many.
Brutus, my boy, in the short time we came to know you, you made a difference in all of our lives. Your love never wavered. This isn't goodbye, it's see you later. Brutus, we love you!
When you just need to get to your mom and her yummy food
Happy Tuesday… or not.
This young adult male brought in a scared dog this evening asking to surrender him. Unfortunately, we did not have space to help him and referred him to our rescue resource list to contact for help.
Three hours later, we were flagged down to help with a “loose dog”. Turns out it’s the same dog we met briefly earlier. The man decided to dump his dog around the corner from us.
Imagine being shoved out of a car no where you recognize. You’re alone, scared, confused, heartbroken, and completely helpless. We don’t even know his name but we have named him Brutus. This was Brutus’ day today. He went for a car ride with his person and ended up dumped left to defend himself.
As if that couldn’t be the worst of his troubles. Brutus appears to have possible hip issues, possible knees issues, and bilateral cherry eyes from what we can see on the outside. We have ZERO MEDICAL FUNDS to help him and ZERO FOSTERS to help make a difference in his life.
If we had the funds and foster for Brutus we would love to help him have a better life but due to him being abandoned and the lack of space we have at our shelter, Brutus will be going to our friends at Macomb County Animal Control tomorrow when they open.
A police investigation will be conducted for abandonment charges. We need your help. Posted in the comments is a PICTURE OF THE SUSPECT, if you recognize him please reach out to us or MCAC tomorrow and let us know who he is.
Brutus isn’t garbage! He means something and it’s not fair to him to be treated as such. Help us help Brutus, please!
Missy was so brave at the vet today! #goodestgirl #brave #arejoycefulanimalrescue#iscreamyouscream
