You may have heard us mention our “sanctuary dogs” in the past. These are dogs that for one reason or another, will never be able to safely acclimate to a traditional home. However, once a dog enters our rescue, WE are their home no matter how long it takes; even if that means forever. 💛
We have 7 sanctuary dogs at the rescue right now: Timmy, Stan, Kyle, Wendy, Britney, Gamora and Admiral. Some of them came to us feral, some came from a life of abuse, and some struggle with reactivity issues for reasons we may never know. But they all have one thing in common, the rescue has become their safe place and it will be their sanctuary for as long as they need. 🐶✨
Being a sanctuary dog does not mean they are forgotten! Not one of our sanctuary dogs spends their days alone. Some spend their days in the yard with other rescues and daycare dogs, and some are paired into smaller socialization groups with 2 - 4 other pups! They receive daily love and affection from our trained staff in a way that avoids stress and allows them to feel in control. 💛
Each one of these dogs has made extensive progress towards conquering their fears and we will continue to help them every step of the way. If you would like to sponsor one of our sanctuary dogs by making a monthly donation towards their care, please visit the “donate” page our website happylittlerescue.com or click the link in our bio to learn more. 🐶💛
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It’s $2 Tuesday! Today, your donations help pay for the vet care of over 1400 pets and counting! Venmo @ happylittlerescue or links on our website. We appreciate your support!
Summer time at the rescue means…POOL PARTY! And if you ask us, there is no better way to beat that Colorado heat.☀️
Comment below with your best tips and tricks to beat the heat during the summer time! Bonus points if you tag us in your own puppy pool parties 🐶💛
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Foster care is truly one of the best things possible for a rescue pet💕 Featured here are:🐱Penelope (black and white with black nose)🐱Spooker (orange)🐱Socks (black and white with pink nose). All 3 of these cuties are being fostered by our amazing foster Claire! They have all been getting a taste of the good life with playtime, cuddles and treats. But, it’s time these loving cats find a home of their very own! Interested in adopting? Send us a message and we will tell you all about their personalities and what their perfect match looks like💛 Interested in becoming a kitty foster? Fill out an application online!💛#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuecatsofinstagram #rescuecat #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction
NEW INTAKE ALERT🚨 and if you can’t tell, we are very excited to welcome these two brothers to the Happy Little Rescue!Meet Darby and Moonie✨ These handsome boys were transferred to us from Texas! They have been in the shelter since they were just a few months old, and somehow they were receiving no interest at their previous shelter😔 But we believe that a fresh start is all these guys need! They are sweet as can be!💛 They do take a little time to warm up to new people, but once they do, their happy wiggles start and it’s pretty much the cutest thing you’ve ever seen! We can’t wait to see what Colorado has in store for them.💛If you’d like to donate to the care of Darby and Moonie please visit happylittlerescue.com to support them💛#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
We’re not crying 🥹 Thank you to everyone who has ever adopted from the Happy Little Rescue, or any rescue! It means more to us than you will ever know. #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
Twerk has been with us from the beginning, so we can verify that she’s been fluffin ✨stunnin✨ since the beginning.Although we love having Twerk as a party of the Happy Little Rescue family, we know that she deserves a family of her very own🥹This silver lab will make the best companion! She’s sweet, loyal, playful and is the first to initiate playtime with the other pups. Her disability doesn’t slow her down in the slightest, and it gives her the cutest little bunny hop when she runs! Could you be the perfect family for this special needs girl? Send us a message today💛 #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
If you’re subscribed to our newsletter, then you might just see this girl featured as our dog of the week🐶 If you’re not subscribed to our newsletter, what are you doing?😜 Send us a message with your email and we will add you to the list before it’s sent out tomorrow at 3pm! Because even if you aren’t looking for a loyal, athletic, smart, and gorgeous gold eyed girl, someone you know might be! Help us spread the word about Bobbi, she has been at the rescue far too long😔 but we know her perfect match is out there and we won’t give up until we find it!! You can help by sharing this post. Let’s hope her perfect match sees it💛 #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
We may or may not have way too much fun in the play yard🐶☀️The play yard is full of both adoptable Happy Little Rescues and Happy Little Rescue alumni that are back for day care or boarding💛 We are grateful for our adopters that choose to bring their pups back to the rescue, there is nothing we love more than seeing old friends reunite! Is one of these pups yours? Comment below😍#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
Did someone say.. KITTENS?? We have kittens of all shapes and sizes right now and they could not be any cuter!🐱😍 If you’re in the market for a sweet, playful and cuddly ball of fur, then stop on by the rescue this week to meet your new best friend!💛#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
While Nikki’s official job title at The HLR may be kennel tech…she also happens to be our resident shy dog whisperer! Nikki goes above and beyond to quickly form a connection with each and every dog who walks through our doors. No matter how fearful they may be. One thing is for sure, The Happy Little Rescue would not be the same without this amazing woman! ❤️ Do you know someone with a special connection with dogs? Tag them below! 🥹🫶 #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
Fun fact: there is an ongoing thread of photos and videos amongst our rescue staff called “Harlee sitting on things”🤣 It’s undecided whether it’s because he prefers the view, he’s showing off, or if he’s just really passionate about parkour🤷🏼♀️ But one thing is for sure, things are never boring when he’s around! This 7 month old goofball is going to make some family so happy! He is probably one of the most popular choices for our Rent A Rescue program. He is always out on adventures with our volunteers and they only ever have good things to say about their time with him! Have you ever taken Harlee out on an adventure or sleepover? Comment below with your favorite thing about him. Let’s find Harlee a home!💛#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
We couldn’t help ourselves… but can you blame us?🐶 Yesterday we took a look around and realized, it’s Heeler season at the rescue! We’ve got Heeler mixes of all shapes, sizes and attitudes😍 If you’re a fan of Blue Heelers, then come by the rescue today! The Rent a Rescue program allows you to take one of these cuties out for a hike so that you can really get to know them. Because if you’re a fan of this breed, you know they shine when they are outside adventuring✨Not interested in adopting but still want to help us save dogs like Feisty, North, Pancake and Captain? Donate and support our mission by going to happylittlerescue.com💛#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
Tacos. Wine. and PUPPIES🐶 what more could you ask for?
Thank you The Ordinary Fellow for hosting us for such a fun event🍷🐾 It’s safe to say that all the pups had a blast, and we did too!
And a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers for making this event possible! We couldn’t do it without you💛
Cheers to a summer filled with sunshine and puppy kisses!
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Meant to post in our group, Happy Little Rescue Volunteers/Supporters but oh, well. Everyone should know how awesome our volunteers are!
Who doesn’t love a troublemaker am I right?😜🐾 With over 30+ dogs at the rescue, there is bound to be a trouble maker or 2 (or 3 or 10🤣). But one thing is for sure, they always keep us entertained and laughing and the Happy Little Rescue wouldn’t be the same without them!Do you have a trouble maker pup at your home? Send us your funniest trouble maker dog videos so we can share them on our story or comment below telling us your favorite naughty dog stories😂💛#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
We understand that sometimes a dog cannot be a member of your family forever. Life changes or behavioral issues may come up that make pet and person incompatible. For our happy little rescues, this isn’t the case. We keep dogs as members of our family forever. No matter how long it has been and no matter the reason, we will take our pets back at any moment. Take Twerk here. This breeder surrender came to us at eight weeks old because she had some back end issues where she couldn’t control her potty. Twerk is a “normal”, playful, happy go lucky lab, but requires diaper changes while inside. We had Twerk fixed but still, she was not adopted until one year old. When she came back a year later, we did not hesitate taking Twerk to get treated for an ear infection and vaccine boosters. These are our dogs for life. Of course, our ideal outcome is a home for every dog, but we are happy to be the second home. No matter what. We are always looking for donations specific to our fluctuating vet bills so we can continue to be here for our family. Always.
Sometimes captions just aren’t necessary. But this is Astrid. She’s sweet, Chunky, and #adoptable🐶#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
Rescue Besties✨💛 Because the Happy Little Rescue prioritizes socialization, dogs oftentimes find themselves a rescue bestie🐶 Even the rescues that are dog selective still have roommates and/or smaller play groups that match their personality type. Meaning that no one is EVER kept entirely alone. Plus, watching dogs find their perfect playmate is one of our favorite parts of the job🥹💛#rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptarescue #adoptdontshop #grandjunctionliving #grandjunction #coloradorescuedogs
![[EDIT: He is now in the hands of Fruita PD!]Does this guy belong to you? He found his way to our tent at the Fruita Farm...](https://img4.voofla.com/412/099/122150817584120991.jpg)
![[EDIT: All of these pups have secured a foster home!💛 thank you all!! ]Calling all FOSTERS💛 these little ones are trying...](https://img3.voofla.com/012/099/122150543510120991.jpg)
