✨Squad Foster Frank has been a busy bee, making leaps and bounds in his foster home! This sweet pup is thriving and loving life with his foster family.🐾
Frank has discovered the joy of pampering, and he’s a pro at bath and grooming time. Huge thanks to Southern Wash Bucket for treating him to a much-needed hygiene haircut! He’s looking fresh and fabulous thanks to their care.🛁
🐶We love seeing the heartwarming videos of Squad alum Poppy and her brother Poncho playing with Frank. He’s got no size preference—big or small, he loves playing with them all! @adventuresofpoppyandponcho
On Monday, Frank checked-in with Dr. Price at @riversidevetsc for a follow-up visit. His coat is starting to grow back, and he’s healthier every day! He’ll return to Dr. Price on 11/25/24 for a fecal test to ensure those pesky hookworms are completely gone.
🥜Speaking of milestones, Frank hit a big one yesterday by getting neutered at the @greenvillehumane ! He’ll be taking it easy for the next week to let his incision heal properly and avoid any complications.
With his vet visits, neutering, and ongoing foster care needs, we’re reaching out for your support. Every donation goes directly to help pups like Frank and is 100% tax-deductible. No amount is too small to make a real impact!🙏🏼
You can donate via Venmo/PayPal @dogsquad88, credit card on our website, or by shopping our online Squad Store: www.dogsquadsc.org/shop.
As a 501c3 nonprofit, Dog Squad relies entirely on donations from the community. We receive no government funding, so every bit of support from friends like you makes a difference. Our IRS Tax ID is 87-3968693.
🫶🏼Thank you for helping Frank and other dogs in need—your generosity changes lives!❤️
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✨Squad Foster Frank is absolutely thriving in his foster home! Just last week, he enjoyed a much-needed spa day, complete with a refreshing bath, hygiene haircut, and nail trim. Feeling like a brand-new good boy, Frank is ready to take on the week ahead.🐾
📆This week, Frank’s calendar is full! Tomorrow afternoon, he heads to @riversidevetsc for a follow-up exam to recheck his skin, and on Friday, November 15, Frank will be neutered at @greenvillehumane ✂️🥜
With such an eventful month ahead for Frank and Hope— who is scheduled for TPLO surgery on December 5— Dog Squad is humbly reaching out for your support. As a 501c3 nonprofit rescue, our work is entirely sustained by the generosity of community members like you. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us provide the care these deserving dogs need. Plus, all contributions are tax-deductible.
How to Help:
• Venmo: @dogsquad88
• PayPal: @dogsquad88
• Credit/Debit: www.dogsquadsc.org
🛍️Or, consider shopping at our online Squad Store! 100% of proceeds from every purchase directly benefit Frank, Hope, and other dogs in need.🙏🏼🐶
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Y’all, we can’t make this up…
This is not a paid partnership or sponsorship. Neither The K9 Shop nor Albright’s has any clue we’re writing this post or that we made this video. We’re sharing this because we’re just that passionate about pet health and raising awareness about the dangers that can lurk in dry kibble.
Squad Foster Hope had been fighting an uphill battle with her health for months. By this summer, her skin was red, inflamed, itchy— she just couldn’t find relief. It felt like she was trapped in a cycle of one skin infection after another. Her coat was dull, her fur was thinning, and we were at our wits’ end trying to help her alopecia.
We tried everything:
• Switching kibble brands multiple times.
• Cytopoint injections.
• Antibiotics.
• Medicated mousse.
• Apoquel.
But nothing seemed to make a difference.
Then came Val from @thek9shop_sc . She reached out, determined to help us find relief for Hope. Honestly, we’d always thought the raw diet for dogs was just a gimmick designed to get pet parents hooked. But with Hope still struggling and nothing left to lose, we decided to give it a go. On August 10, 2024, we visited The K9 Shop, learned about raw diets, and gave it a shot.
Hope’s been eating Albright’s PMR raw meals every day for 90 days now, and y’all, the results are jaw-dropping. Her coat is shiny, healthy, and thick. She doesn’t scratch herself raw anymore—in fact, she barely scratches at all! Her skin is finally healthy, and the redness is gone. The photos and videos speak for themselves.
This experience has been life-changing for us, and now we’re committed to transitioning all our animals— personal and foster— to a raw diet. It’s been a revelation, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
We’ll save our thoughts on the Big Kibble industry for another day, but if you’re interested in doing your own research, check out the book Big Kibble by Dr. Oscar Chavez and Shawn Buckley, or the YouTub
✨Did they just become best friends?!✨😍
This week, Bernie is taking on his first Squad Mentor role, showing foster Haze the ropes on how to be the best dog in his future forever home. Seeing these two play together is pure joy, and it’s hard to believe just how far they’ve both come!🥹
🐾While Haze’s foster parents are enjoying Disney World, this easygoing, goofy guy is having the best time learning and playing with Bernie, Charm, and of course, Squad Foster Hope. Can you believe this lovable boy is still waiting for a family to call his own?
Just six months ago, we never would’ve imagined Bernie and Haze as playmates. Like Bernie, Haze was once fearful and dog reactive. Thanks to his amazing foster family, Haze’s confidence has soared, and today, you’d never guess he was once a timid pup around new dogs!🫶🏼
🏡If you’re looking for a loyal, loving addition to your family, Haze might be the perfect fit! Start the adoption journey today by submitting an application on our website: www.dogsquadsc.org.
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✨Squad Foster Frank has had a whirlwind first week off the streets, and his foster family is treating him like absolute royalty. With all the love, surprises, and generous gifts he’s received, we couldn’t be more grateful for the support of our amazing community. Frank is our first small dog intake, and everything you’ve gifted him—from treats to toys and everything in between—will help him transition smoothly and prepare for his forever home.🐾🫶🏼
Tomorrow, Frank heads to @riversidevetsc to see Dr. Price for his final vaccinations and continued skin monitoring. We’ll also be discussing his neutering plan. He’s still got some time to heal and grow in his foster home, but if you’re interested in adding Frank to your family, you can begin the adoption process now by submitting an application on our website: www.dogsquadsc.org.
🙏🏼If you’d like to help cover Frank’s vet bill tomorrow, he’d be so grateful! Tax-deductible donations can be made via Venmo or PayPal @dogsquad88, or directly on our website.
❤️Thank you for being part of Frank’s journey from street life to sweet life!🐶
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🎃It’s not just Halloween— it’s Cody’s Adoption Day!🎉🙌🏼
Cody has come such a long way since we first met him five months ago as a tiny, scared stray. For those new to his story, Cody was found wandering in early May by a compassionate Good Samaritan who contacted Dog Squad. Though we were at capacity then, she didn’t give up. She took Cody to the vet for vaccinations, deworming, and heartworm prevention, staying in touch with Randy to keep us updated. Soon after, she excitedly told us a family wanted to give Cody a home— but heartbreakingly, they later dumped him.💔
Randy reached out to our contacts at Greenville County Animal Care with a picture of Cody, just in case he showed up. Sure enough, Animal Control picked him up, and he landed on the euthanasia list due to overcrowding and kennel cough. Desperate to save him, we put out a call for a medical foster, and with only 30 minutes to spare, the Goode family stepped in as Cody’s medical foster, giving him the second chance he needed.
Once his health improved, Cody moved in with Daniela, his long-term foster, who helped him gain confidence and address his resource-guarding behavior. Daniela reviewed adoption applications carefully, and as soon as she saw Bri and Zack’s, she knew it was a perfect match. Cody spent last week with them, adjusting to their home and family. When he had to come back for a final vet visit, he threw a fit watching their house fade in the distance— clearly, Cody had chosen them as much as they chose him.🥹
Today, on his adoption day, we’re beyond grateful to celebrate the happy ending Cody deserves. Huge thanks to Cole and Baylee Goode, Daniela, and everyone who stood by Cody. Your kindness, commitment, and love truly transformed his life, and for that, we’re forever grateful.🙏🏼🐾
🎉🎉Happy Adoption Day, Cody!🎉🎉
Coyotes? Wild boars? Masked intruders? No problem.
But God forbid a plastic Christmas figurine enter the premises.🤣🤣🤣
#fakepyrenees
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🌟You probably never notice how many animals are in every day commercials…
…unless you have an Aussie in your squad.😂🤦♂️🐶
@houseofpaws_sc
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🤍10.27.24: We’re feeling all sorts of emotions today.
Today marks one month since Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, leaving unimaginable devastation across the Carolinas, especially in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
A month later, many are still grappling with the storm’s impact. While we’re grateful to be safe, the destruction around us has been a humbling reminder of how fortunate we truly are. Sharing this video isn’t about sympathy for the trees downed in our yard—those are just first-world problems. We are fine.
Randy, who not only works full-time but also leads this rescue, has been carrying an incredible load. Since Helene hit, he’s been tirelessly traveling across WNC, delivering essential rescue and recovery supplies to fire stations in critical need. The call for help came, and without hesitation, he went with @safeindustries to bring supplies into areas hit hardest by the storm. Even as a Monday-to-Friday salaried worker, Randy sacrificed two weekends post-hurricane to support WNC’s recovery.
This man, y’all.
Normally, spotlighting the CEO of a rescue is something I’d consider a red flag. But today, I just want to share how proud I am of Randy. Maybe I should post this on my personal page, but the truth is, he’s one of the most selfless, hardworking people I know. Amid his packed schedule, he’s been making amazing progress on our own yard, tackling fallen trees and debris without missing a beat.
We’re less than 50 miles from Asheville, and through Randy’s work, I’ve seen firsthand the severity of the devastation there. Compared to what others are facing, we’re living in paradise. I recently read about a family whose home was taken by a mudslide, leaving their child trapped in its wreckage. Their insurance won’t cover the loss because it’s classified as a mudslide.
A crushed fence and downed trees? We’re okay.
Even though the national news may have moved on, please don’t forget about WNC. P
Last night, while dropping Cody off at his potential adoptive family’s home in Williamston, we encountered one of the most heart-stopping moments a rescuer could face. Right there on a rural highway, we watched this sweet little guy dodging car after car, coming way too close for comfort. There were so many near-misses that we had to look away, fearing we’d witness the kind of tragedy we work every day to prevent.
Without a second thought, Randy pulled over, and to our surprise, this little trooper came trotting right up to him. Let’s just say, his smell could knock out even the toughest among us! Even though we consider ourselves pretty resilient to odors, there are no words to capture the level of stink he brought with him into the truck.🤢
After dropping Cody off, we returned to where we’d found him. Randy knocked on trailer doors nearby, hoping someone might recognize him. With no leads there, we tried the convenience store around the corner and another house on the block, but no one knew who he was.😔
So here we are, 15 hours later, with this little “Frank” (as we’ve affectionately named him) safe and sound. He’s shaped like a hot dog, so Frank it is – plus, he’s got his “beans,” so Frank ‘n’ beans just fits!🌭 We could tell right away he’s young, still holding on to a few puppy teeth, and likely has mange, so he got a much-needed bath with a medicated shampoo, and he’s already looking and smelling like a whole new pup.
🙏🏼If you recognize Frank, please reach out to us ASAP.‼️ In the meantime, we’ll be getting him vetted at Riverside Vet on Monday and scheduling his neuter. A huge shout-out to Courtany and Adam, who adopted Poppy from us last year and have offered to foster Frank. Your support means the world to us!🌎🫶🏼 @adventuresofpoppyandponcho
🐾Welcome to the Squad, Frank!🐶💙
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✨Hopey is all of us struggling to make it to Friday😅
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