Tracy’s Paws Rescue

08/20/2024

Having a love for animals has not come without consequences for me.

I have experienced this many times during my animal rescue career.

I’ve never walked down the path of least resistance or with “the crowd.” I try to walk the right way- even though that’s usually the hard way. Walking against the crowd is uncomfortable and it can make you feel extremely vulnerable and alone at first.

But, the reality is I have always been this way. It ‘s who I am. I have never felt I fit it anywhere except here. Here with all of you and my crazy life with Tracys Paws and the dogs. Thank you for accepting me for who I am❤️

I love all of you.

My love for animals has made me realize what’s important in life. But It hasn’t come without a price. I always say, live like a dog. Move forward, your best life is yet to come. Your best life is in front of you -so don’t look back.

Being silent isn’t an option for me. Being silent isn’t really silent…. It is actually a loud statement. A statement I won’t ever be a part of. I will always speak up for those who have no voice even if it comes with consequences.

I have made a lot of enemies because of this. I won’t walk down the path of least resistance if it goes against what my heart tells me is right. If I see you hurting animals with my own eyes, I will call you out- by name - and if the truth hurts- too damn bad.

I also won’t allow anyone to force me to walk with the crowd by giving me an ultimatum. I would live in a cardboard box on a street corner first.

As of today, I am no longer part of corporate America with Merck Animal Health due to a conflict of interest with my former employer and my animal advocacy voice. If you haven’t noticed, I speak up. And some people don’t like that. And Believe it or not, I have been holding back! But I no longer have a corporate buffer to make me do that. Watch out.

Disclaimer- I worked for Merck Animal Health for almost 10 yrs. I still love this company with all my heart along with all the wonderful people I worked with. But it’s time for me to move on. My voice put Merck in a position where my enemies were threatening to pull their business if I didn’t shut up. I won’t shut up. Merck has been the best company I’ve ever worked for and that’s not a fair place for them to be.

The truth hurts doesn’t it?

Deep down, despite my love for this company, I always knew it was not where I would end up.
A stepping stone for me. But it was a good one that introduced me to veterinary medicine and many life long friends. I have made great connections to help animals through Merck Animal Health and they have taught me so much.

In fact, Promoting Animal Welfare In Schools - PAWS was written from the knowledge I learned from Merck and the veterinarians that buy their wonderful products. Thank you!

If you would like to follow my animal advocacy journey, please click here:
https://www.facebook.com/mangemama.rhonda?mibextid=LQQJ4d

And to my enemies and groups who worship money, power and greed - you haven’t seen anything yet. I am just getting started.

08/18/2024

The Uvalde ISD kids are going to love this!

How sad that dogs have to live like this prior to coming to TPR?

Promoting Animal Welfare In Schools - PAWS is teaching the world how to take care of their pets.

We are making the world a better place for people and their pets, one kid at a time.

Note: We are still picking fleas and ticks of of these poor babies.

08/18/2024

New arrivals
We need names

08/18/2024

New arrivals

08/17/2024

Nestle!
Nestle beat all the odds. Stuck down at the border of Mexico. A perfect dog. Almost gone. Almost just another statistic of the stray population. She had heartworms (Already treated) and she is Chagas Positive and doing great on Dr. Madigans protocol!

She lives life to the fullest.

SHE LOVES! She knows nothing but how to love!

Nothing will hold her down, or persuade her from loving life and giving all she has to show it!

Let's all learn to be NESTLE!

08/17/2024

Major!
From a little scrawny pup starving along the border of Mexico, to a wonderful beautiful boy!

I love this dog, so much...he has rolled with punches and never looked back on his past. His brothers both adopted, and for some reason he was meant to stay at the rescue to bring me joy! But, that's not fair to him!

I want him in his very own home. He grew up here, he learned here, he played here, got healthy here, we all give him love, treats and hugs, but he doesn't get to sleep on the couch, go for long nature walks with a family or have movie nights.

All of our dogs are loved here. Beyond measure.

BUT, we haven't finished our job as a rescue, until each dog is in their very own loving home!

Until that happens, I won't rest, sleep or well.....I would be lying if I said I would stop eating! But you get my jest!

So please share our Major! His family just hasn't seen him yet!

Love and HUGS!

08/17/2024

Back in Texas!

This crazy life was missed! After a beautiful transport in Gettysburg, PA last weekend,
I went for a short visit with my mom and sister in FL. It was so good to see them.

I arrived home late last night and not a moment will be wasted. We have two loads of dogs coming in today by noon! 🙌 Some are from private rescuers and some are from the shelters.

We are not able to personally visit the border shelters this trip so our wonderful friend BAACO is bringing the pups to us!

The yards are making some progrsss and one side should be complete soon with the pools installed. We cannot allow dogs in the yards until the shade is done- is just too hot here in TX.

Thank you again to everyone who supports our mission and our love for mans best friend.

I will be LIVE tonight to show you the first group of dogs coming in today!

Note- Unfortunatley, I am having surgery on my wrist on Wednesday. 😡 but that will not stop our plans! Dogs need to be saved!

08/14/2024

Our sweet NYX.

Came to us at 2 months old, a scared little big eyed puppy, looking for love!

Look how handsome he is now!

He has grown up here with us, he has gotten love, kisses cuddles and lots of playtime, but he is missing his forever home.

He is cuddly, soft, playful and happy.

Share is video! Just like our Crew the perfect family is waiting for him!

And we will go to the ends of the earth to find it!

08/11/2024

Enjoy! Gettysburg, PA adoption event! 37 dogs find families all the way from Deep South Texas.

08/10/2024

36 dogs being handed off to their new owners in Gettysburg PA

08/10/2024

08/09/2024

GOTCHA DAY LIVE! TODAY SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH!
10:00 CST 11;00 EST
Watch 37 dogs meet their families!

All dogs are preadopted before travel, to screened adopters.
WE love these dogs with all our hearts!

Here are the 37 that are on the van right now!

Love and HUGS

08/09/2024

Jackson, TN

If anyone has any old towels they don’t need and you happen to be in Gettysburg, PA, please bring them.

We sure need them! 37 pups on board going home ❤️

08/09/2024

Jackson TN potty break

08/09/2024

Tracy’s Paws is delivering 36 adopted dogs to their new families on Saturday Aug 10th @ 10 am CST ….

Humane Education starts at 3 pm
Tracy will be reading Crusty and His Red Sweater to the kids.

My Pet Store and More

Visit our Gettysburg, Pennsylvania location to stock up on all your pet supplies, toys, food and accessories: Dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, small animals, horses.

08/08/2024

We will not have a departure video due to the heat… I’ll do one at the morning potty break❤️

08/08/2024

I will be leaving later this afternoon traveling to Gettysburg PA with 38 adopted dogs.

Wow. Just wow. We’ve had 60 adoptions this cycle with local folks and this transport combined!

In a crumbling rescue world, It’s hard to describe how I feel right now. I am so happy for each dog my heart is exploding.

These dogs have literally beat all the odds stacked up against them and they are going home.

Why? Because of YOU and everyone here at Tracy’s Paws Rescue. Thank you. We really do !

What makes me most proud is knowing that each dog has had the best care during their stay with us. We love them. They are not numbers to us. Each dog has a wonderful Tracys Paws adoption manager/counselor and several application checkers that have screened every single person who will be walking up to our van to pick up their dog in PA. With what’s going on in the animal world right now, is there any doubt in anyone’s mind why we screen people so heavily? Not everyone deserves a dog!

When you love dogs, how can you operate any other way?

I’m not sure why, but my memory is always crystal clear when I am handing over our dogs to their new families. I can’t remember what I had yesterday for lunch but I remember where each and every dog came from - and the look on their faces when I rescued them.

This will always drive me and Tracy’s Paws to find the very best people we possibly can to adopt our dogs. They deserve it.

Look at the faces in these pics…

We will see you LIVE in Gettysburg on Saturday!

Note: Crew, the beautiful black collie mix has grown up here. Thanks to Rhonda’s awesome pics, he is going home too!

08/05/2024

You won’t want to miss this new podcast for anyone wanting to get involved with helping animals.

New leaders are emerging with the animal crisis and it’s not a moment too soon. The current groups in charge have caused irreparable damage to the animal world that might not show improvement in our lifetime.

Get involved. Speak up. We are their voice.

Change is coming! I hope you will all be a part of this journey.

Click Here:

Welcome to Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP) Podcast, where each week we bring you insightful interviews with animal welfare professionals from around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, our episodes are packed with practical tips to enhance your skills, thou...

08/04/2024

Look at the date!! Over a year ago!!!?!

When will the nightmare for the innocent animals and poor people end?

When? When more and more good people speak up and scream louder and louder. Animals are not numbers!

One voice unlocks another.

If you would like to help out with animal advocacy, please fill out a volunteer application here. We need folks that can help us send emails and make some phone calls. You can do this right from home.

Volunteer Application:
https://www.tracyspawsrescue.org/copy-of-foster-application

https://www.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/26289-is-the-no-kill-movement-about-animals-or-profit

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08/04/2024

Flap Jack update ❤️No more words needed. Check video below by link or in comments.

Click Here to see his rescue….. he ran to me like he knew me forever.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRopeaHn/

08/04/2024

The STAIN started a petition in the RGV!

Their ruse is not working so well here in Texas! People are catching on and speaking up.

One voice unlocks another.

We are blocked from clicking the link - so you might have to search for their post a different way.

Read the comments! Love this!

One voice unlocks another!

Can yall see comments?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CZS6YDghmDJ7Wof/?mibextid=WC7FNe

08/04/2024

If anyone would like to sponsor a collar and leash set for one of the transport pups traveling to Gettysburg PA next week, you can find them here.

Live like a Dog!

Tracy likes to transport the dogs with a collar and tag along with a sturdy slip leash. This is the safest way to hand off a dog during a busy event. This transport option comes with a collar and a sturdy matching slip leash. Reflective Neoprene Dog Collar: XS: 5/8"*12"S:3/4"*15.7" M:1"*19.7"L:1"*23...

08/04/2024

https://www.livelikeadog.press/product-page/transport-collar-and-slip-leash

08/03/2024

FB Live Tonight at 7:30 pm CST

We have a full van heading to Gettysburg, PA for Aug 10 th delivery!

Update!

08/03/2024

Love it! More adoptions today!
Serena (L) and Lil get life upgrades and go home!

Little Serena was owner surrendered to a private rescuer in the RGV and Lil is from our Rugrat litter that came from the La Joya, TX shelter.

All our pups are properly quarantined, up to date on vaccines according to their age, given flea and tick prevention, heartworm prevention, tested for HW, Tick and Chagas according to age, spayed/neutered, microchipped and loved by all of us here at TPR until they go home.

All adopters are properly screened, background checked too!

Not everyone deserves a dog but our adopters do!

Have a great life little ones! We can’t wait to see updates on you❤️

07/28/2024

This is about an hour long but it is worth listening to.

I have personally witnessed everything Paulette outlines in this podcast including allowing animals to SUFFER inside the kennels so they hold the kennel hostage- and slowly die on their own. All about numbers.

This podcasts validates everything Tracy’s Paws had been saying.

Here is an article as well if you prefer to read:

https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_4a009f10-3364-11ef-874d-7fb1389366e9.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR24aEYEaalglPLauzrsQj2bLt464Iyzwv8Wd7PIW1R5WLcyTjXRiDzL8Vo_aem_sTwtL8RRT_6Vq18JsFyQmw

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-animal-control-report/id1472836844?i=1000661653681

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