Tyson's Place Animal Rescue

Tyson's Place Animal Rescue Tyson's Place mission is to assist terminally ill people with finding new families for their pets.

What we do:

We believe that pets belong with their people until the very end. We assist people receiving hospice care by doing basic pet care duties, such as cleaning litter boxes and walking dogs, so that the pet can remain with the owner for as long as possible. Pets are family members, and they have the ability to comfort someone who is in his or her last days. We also set up a plan for the pe

t after the owner has passed away. If no one in the family is taking the animal, Tyson's Place Animal Rescue will arrange to have the pet live in a foster home until adopted. What we believe:

1) Pets and people deserve dignity in their golden years. People should be able to be with their pets until the end and should know that their pets will be cared for after he or she has passed away.

2) Older animals don't get adopted as quickly as younger animals in animal shelters. They often find themselves first for euthanasia because people simply don't want older animals. The shelter environment is extremely overwhelming for any animal, but even more so for a pet that has just went through the trauma of losing its owner. By intervening early, we will be able to place these animals in foster homes before they end up in shelters. By transitioning the animal to a foster home, the pet gets all the socialization and comfort of home.

3) I, as the founder, am a firm believer in what I call Rescue Done Right - which means addressing the mental well being of an animal and also realizing that euthanasia is not the worst option. I have worked in an open admission animal shelter that, at the time, has a 50% euthanasia rate, and worked with many different kinds of rescue. I am strongly opposed to the long-term warehousing of animals. I understand that cages and kennels are a temporary means of housing animals until a home can be found, but they are not meant to be used for years on end. You cannot rescue a dog and put it in a cement run for the next two years, as the animal's mental well being is dwindling, and then pat yourself on the back that you saved a life. I would be happy to further discuss these ideas and experiences with anyone who is interested.

We had the privilege of helping Jeanne, a compassionate older adult, with vet bills for her newly rescued dog, Rosie.For...
04/01/2025

We had the privilege of helping Jeanne, a compassionate older adult, with vet bills for her newly rescued dog, Rosie.

For five years, Jeanne watched Rosie live outside in a backyard filled with junk and trash, with owners who showed little interest in bringing her indoors. Every day, Jeanne fed Rosie through the fence, offering her the only kindness she had ever known.

When Rosie's owners decided to move, Jeanne asked if she could take her in—and they agreed. Since Rosie had never been touched by a human, she was terrified, and it took hours to coax her inside. Now, with patience and love, Jeanne and her dog are helping Rosie adjust to life as a cherished family member.

Thanks to our supporters, we were able to assist with Rosie's vet bills, including treatment for heartworm disease. ❤️

Adoption news! Sweet little Reggie,9, is settling in at his new home, getting lots of love and attention as the king of ...
04/01/2025

Adoption news! Sweet little Reggie,9, is settling in at his new home, getting lots of love and attention as the king of the castle in his adopters’ home. We forgot to mention the best part - they are repeat adopters! Several years ago, they adopted a pair of senior dogs from us and now they came back to us for Reggie. It’s an honor to be chosen again by them!

✨ Big news! ✨ What started as a small, informal program helping older adults with vet bills has grown into a vital lifel...
03/28/2025

✨ Big news! ✨ What started as a small, informal program helping older adults with vet bills has grown into a vital lifeline keeping pets and their people together. Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, we’ve been able to provide essential care to dogs like Bowzer and Benji, including heartworm tests and prevention.

Now, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve received an extremely generous donation that will allow us to expand even further! In addition to vet care assistance, we can now help older adults in need by providing pet food, joint supplements, and other essential supplies—ensuring more pets stay healthy and loved in their homes. 💙🐾

Darcy’s face when she is at the vet for her monthly arthritis pain injection. This sweet, gentle girl is always happy, e...
03/25/2025

Darcy’s face when she is at the vet for her monthly arthritis pain injection. This sweet, gentle girl is always happy, especially when treats and extra pets are involved. 10 year old Great Pyrenees Darcy and her border collie sister Molly are available for adoption.

Recently, we received an email from a veteran and senior in distress. Their elderly cat had been losing weight rapidly, ...
03/14/2025

Recently, we received an email from a veteran and senior in distress. Their elderly cat had been losing weight rapidly, and they were desperate for help. Thankfully, they qualified for our program that assists older adults with vet expenses, and we quickly reassured them that we could help.

At first, we didn’t hear back—but when they finally replied, their words stopped us in our tracks: “It took me a bit to write back because my eyes filled with tears.”

Because of our support, they were able to get bloodwork done, leading to a diagnosis of a treatable thyroid issue. Their next message warmed our hearts:

"I wish I could give you a big hug because you saved my fur-baby’s life, and I’ll always remember that. I was terrified we would have to euthanize him, but you gave him another chance at life."

This is why we do what we do. 💙 Thank you to everyone who supports us - you make this work possible—you’re changing lives, one pet at a time.

✨ Adoption News! ✨We are overjoyed to share that 15-year-old Charlie has been adopted! ❤️Charlie’s journey has been a lo...
03/11/2025

✨ Adoption News! ✨

We are overjoyed to share that 15-year-old Charlie has been adopted! ❤️

Charlie’s journey has been a long and heartbreaking one. After her owner passed away, she was tossed outside and spent two years struggling to survive. But thanks to an incredible team of rescuers and advocates, her story took a turn for the better.

🐾 Laurie, a dedicated local cat rescuer, took Charlie in.
🐾 Furry Friends Rescue, Inc. got her healthy and ready for a second chance.
🐾 Wiser Whiskers
Southeast Michigan Senior Pet Networking shared her story, which led us to bring her across the state to our rescue.
🐾 Barb, one of our amazing fosters, gave her the love and care she so desperately needed.

Then, fate stepped in once more. Laura and Dave were looking to adopt a senior cat and had the compassion and resources to manage Charlie’s arthritis care. Now, she’s safe, loved, and living her very best life. 🏡💖

It truly takes a village to save a life, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you to everyone who played a part in Charlie’s journey! 🐱✨

Sassy’s Journey to a Healthier, Happier Life 💕Over the past two months, we’ve been working hard to help Sassy, age 7, fe...
03/10/2025

Sassy’s Journey to a Healthier, Happier Life 💕

Over the past two months, we’ve been working hard to help Sassy, age 7, feel her best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Along the way, we’ve learned a few things about her needs.

🐾 Medical Care: Sassy was diagnosed with seizures, and she’s now on medication to help manage them. She’s also carrying twice her ideal weight, which has been causing joint pain, so she’s on pain medication and a special weight-loss diet.

🐾 Confidence Building: Sassy is a shy girl who needs help feeling secure in new situations. With guidance from a behavioral trainer, we’ve created a plan to help her gain confidence.

🐾 What’s Next? We’re giving her a few weeks to adjust to her new medication, and then she’ll be ready for adoption! Sassy will need a dog-savvy adopter who can stay committed to her care—keeping up with her medication, helping her shed those extra pounds with lots of walks (she LOVES them!), and following her training plan to help her thrive.

Sassy has come so far already, and we know the perfect home is out there for her. Stay tuned for updates as she gets closer to being adoption-ready! 🐶💖

We can’t take in every animal that fits our mission, but we do everything we can to help.When Max’s owner passed away, h...
03/02/2025

We can’t take in every animal that fits our mission, but we do everything we can to help.

When Max’s owner passed away, he was at risk of becoming homeless. A concerned family member posted on a rehoming page, and the response was overwhelming—over a hundred people commented and shared.

When we saw the post, we stepped in to cover the vet care for the dog in need, including neutering and vaccinations. Because of this, Max was able to stay with family instead of being rehomed. His new owner shared:

"Because of you, I am able to keep my dad’s dog and still have that piece of him. My family appreciates you more than you can imagine!"

This is the power of community. This is what your support makes possible. Thank you for helping us keep pets and their people together whenever we can. ❤️

Luna, a senior chihuahua adopted from us, passed away recently, and her journey with her adopters just brought us to tea...
03/01/2025

Luna, a senior chihuahua adopted from us, passed away recently, and her journey with her adopters just brought us to tears. Luna got us through covid, was a part of our wedding, quietly supervised house projects, was a cuddly companion during my hyperemesis pregnancy that basically had me in bed for 9 months, stayed by my side through a home birth as a dog doula, and has been so steady and loving through Vivian’s early years. She has left our hearts so full and we like to think she lived these golden years to the fullest.

Bandit is just so photogenic - especially when his favorite treat is involved. This 6 year old handsome tuxedo cat has b...
02/22/2025

Bandit is just so photogenic - especially when his favorite treat is involved. This 6 year old handsome tuxedo cat has been with us for one year looking for a home - he has a strong sense of personal boundaries and only likes to be pet on his terms, making it a bit more difficult to find the right adopter.

Exciting news!! Our beautiful 16 year old Daisy is adopted! This mostly blind and deaf girl came to us several months ag...
02/15/2025

Exciting news!! Our beautiful 16 year old Daisy is adopted! This mostly blind and deaf girl came to us several months ago after her owner died. She had severe dental disease that required a dental specialist due to a broken jaw. She recovered wonderfully and is just thriving with her adopters. Check out her leaping in their backyard, loving the snow!

Sweet Sassy is on the road to recovery! ❤️ This brave 7-year-old girl just had a much-needed dental procedure, including...
02/13/2025

Sweet Sassy is on the road to recovery! ❤️ This brave 7-year-old girl just had a much-needed dental procedure, including seven extractions due to painful infections. Some of her teeth even had pockets of pus, but thanks to her amazing vet team, she's now on strong antibiotics and pain meds to help her heal.

Her wonderful foster mom is making sure she’s extra cozy—even warming up her blanket in the dryer for some added comfort. 🥰

Dental health is so important, especially for small dogs! Neglected teeth can lead to serious infections and pain, so regular cleanings are a must. We can't wait to see Sassy’s personality shine as she starts feeling better!

We just got our 2024 stats from Petfinder.com and wow—we had over 20,000 views last year! 🎉🐾 That’s 20,000 chances for o...
02/12/2025

We just got our 2024 stats from Petfinder.com and wow—we had over 20,000 views last year! 🎉🐾 That’s 20,000 chances for our senior dogs and cats to find their perfect homes. Thank you for all the love and support for our rescue pets! Every share, like, and adoption inquiry makes a difference. Let’s make 2025 even bigger! ❤️

The look you give your mom when she quits petting you! Buddy is just loving life with his adopters and yes, she kept pet...
02/11/2025

The look you give your mom when she quits petting you! Buddy is just loving life with his adopters and yes, she kept petting him after the photo. 😝

When your cat is looking smart! This is Lucy, adopted from us, giving librarian vibes. Feel free to share your photos be...
02/08/2025

When your cat is looking smart! This is Lucy, adopted from us, giving librarian vibes. Feel free to share your photos below of your dog or cat looking the smartest!

02/07/2025

Adoptable Bandit loves squeeze treats! They are great way to get him to take his meds too for a GI issue he is having at the moment. This 5 year old boy has a big personality and an unlimited supply of sass - we know there is an adopter out there that understands him.

We are at the vet nearly every week because we believe strongly in providing quality of life to our adoptable animals an...
02/05/2025

We are at the vet nearly every week because we believe strongly in providing quality of life to our adoptable animals and that may mean more frequent visits to manage age related issues such as arthritis. Adoptable Charlie, age 15, makes the perfect patient. She is happy to greet the vet staff and cooperative for her exam and treatments. She is an extra special outgoing girl!

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Adoptable Bandit loves squeeze treats! They are great way to get him to take his meds too for a GI issue he is having at the moment. This 5 year old boy has a big personality and an unlimited supply of sass - we know there is an adopter out there that understands him.

Adoptable Bandit
Adoptable Bandit

Bandit trying to make the case that he should be adopted! #spicycat #tuxedocat #rescuecatsrock

Pumpkin and His Adopter
Pumpkin and His Adopter

Look at this amazing video of Pumpkin, adopted from us in 2017, get his daily rocking session with his adopter. What is extra special about this is that Pumpkin was an extremely shy cat when he came to us - hiding all the time. This year, the adopter’s sister finally got to see him for the first time - he didn’t hide! Cats are complex - sometimes they need years to get into their groove.

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