The Paw Patch

12/08/2024

Grover is so much fun, sweet, and spunky! Please consider adopting Grover. 😍

💔 Another Holiday Without a Forever Home for Grover 💔

The holidays are a time for family, warmth, and love—but for Grover, it’s just another season without a family to call his own.

At 10 years old, this sweet senior lab has already been through so much. He’s deaf and has vision challenges but that hasn’t stopped him from being an incredible dog with so much love to give. Grover is happiest when playing with his toys, feeling the comfort of a soft blanket, or enjoying quiet moments with the people he loves.

He needs a special home where he can feel safe, loved, and cared for—a place to finally belong. Grover deserves to spend his golden years surrounded by a family who sees past his challenges and loves him for the gentle soul he is.

Could you be the one to make this his last holiday season without a family? Please help us find Grover his forever home by sharing his story or applying to adopt him today.

🐾 Let’s give Grover the gift he’s been waiting for—love, security, and a home to call his own.

If you are interested in learning more about Grover, click here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/grover-73107283/in/indianapolis/love-of-labs-in287/

12/07/2024

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12/06/2024

For our 2nd annual Giving Tree we have selected Oinking Acres as our 2024 recipient. Oinking Acres is a fan favorite for so many of our staff, which made them a natural choice. They always go above and beyond the call of duty for so many species, not just pigs. Please consider helping support our friends at Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary this holiday season! 🐖 🎄 🐈 ❤️ 🐔 🫏 🌟

12/06/2024

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Check out this cool hack from our pals at Neighborhood Cats to prevent your cat colony's wet food from turning into icy blocks during these frigid temperatures! ❄️

Grab two small, brand-new litter boxes. 📦📦

Place three hand warmers at the bottom of one box, then slide the empty litter box into the first one. You can snag these single-use, air-activated hand warmers at your local hardware store or find them online. 🛒💻

Now, pop the wet food at the top directly over the hand warmers and toss some dry food at the other end. Thanks to this setup, the hand warmers will keep the food from freezing for a solid six hours! 🕰️ No more chilly dinners for your feline friends! 🐾

12/05/2024

Dr. T's nephew's dog, Maple, was really struggling with her mobility and pain. They were thinking the worst until Dr.T recommended they give the osteoarthritis injection called Librela a try. Below is his nephew's testimony!!
"Don’t know if it’s placebo or if it’s actually working, but Maple already seems to be a whole lot better. Much more social, not stiff in the morning or after a walk, and even seems to have more of an appetite(?). Seems like a puppy again!
Maple is 9 years old and was acting like a 15 year old dog!" GO MAPLE, GO!!!!

12/04/2024

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This , please consider supporting my mission by donating to Oinking Acres Farm Rescue and Sanctuary.

Over the last 8 years, Oinking Acres has grown into a beautiful sanctuary that has been a safe place for hundreds of neglected and abused farm animals. For most of these animals, Oinking Acres was their last hope.

Without the refuge provided by OA, undoubtedly, many of these animals would have died or been euthanized. It is only through your support that we are able to give these beautiful beings a second chance and hope for a future.

This year for Giving Tuesday, I am raising funds specifically for our medical bills. In the world of rescue, the reality is that unexpected emergencies do occur taking away funds intended regular vet visits, feed, utilities, hay and straw, and all the daily expenses that come along with caring for over 300 animals.

We recently took in a pig that had been attacked by dogs not once, but twice. At the moment we are closed to intakes and operate on an emergency basis. This pig was located less than 15 minutes from the farm and we just couldn’t turn him away. Roomba has been in our care for a few weeks and is already making great progress.

There is only one reason I am able to move on a dime and rescue animals in emergency situations like this….it’s only because of the support of our followers. We are blessed to know whatever our need is, it will be met by those that believe in the lifesaving work that takes place at Oinking Acres and those that love these animals as fiercely as we do.

Thank you to all those who have joined us in our Giving Tuesday fundraiser by donating and/or sharing. It’s only through your generosity that we’re able to save pigs like Roomba and provide them with a safe place to live, a proper diet and the best medical care when needed. Thank you all so much!

Venmo- @ oinkingacres

PayPal- [email protected]

Checks can be mailed to 8420 N Co Rd 650 E Brownsburg IN 46112

12/03/2024

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You’re all invited to Frosty and Noelle’s first birthday party here at the sanctuary! Come celebrate the twins with us from 11am-2:30pm Sunday, December 8th. At 12pm we will sing happy birthday to them and give them their birthday cake 🎂!! If you’d like to bring Frosty or Noelle a birthday present, below is a list of items we always need!

⁃ Blankets, towels, and comforters.
⁃ Fresh produce like apples, carrots, cucumbers.
⁃ Bags of pig chow.
⁃ Bags of shavings.
⁃ Bales of straw.
⁃ Amazon gift cards.
⁃ Tractor Supply gift cards.
⁃ Shop our Amazon Wishlist here: www.oinkingacres.org/how-to-help

The whole farm will be open and visitors are welcome to take a self guided tour around the sanctuary. It’s a $10 donation per person to enter the farm. It’s going to be a day full of celebration! We hope to see you at the twin’s first birthday party. 🎈🎉 🥳🥳

12/01/2024

🎶Jingle bells, Batman smells, they made me wear this hatttttt. 🎵
-- A song by Duncan

11/30/2024

THIS IS TODAY!
🐈‍⬛️ Help support local small business and fabulous animal rescue resources!! 💞

Join us tomorrow from 12pm to 3pm at Youngblood's Natural Animal Care Center & Massage meet some of our cats/kittens that are available for adoption.
Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with us during Youngblood's Sale.

11/29/2024

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! We are closed today in celebration of the holiday. We will be back tomorrow for our regular hours. Please remember to be extra cautious with foods and drinks aeoubd your fur family this holiday season!! 🦃🍗🥚🥧🌰

11/26/2024

Remember, a tiny holiday snack could carry a large medical bill! 🐕🍗🥧🦃🥚🤢🐈

11/26/2024

Let's all make a promise to try our hardest to keep our fur family out of the ER this year! 🥧🍗🐾🤢🐕🐈

11/25/2024

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🚫🥛 Resist the urge to offer cats milk!

Despite what cartoons and movies might suggest, milk isn’t a treat for most cats—it can actually cause digestive issues. 🐾 Many cats are lactose intolerant, meaning their digestive systems can’t properly break down dairy, which can lead to diarrhea and discomfort.

If you want to treat your feline friend, try something cat-friendly like:
🐱 A small piece of cooked chicken or fish
🐱 Store-bought cat treats

Remember, fresh water is all your cat truly needs to stay hydrated! 💧 Let’s keep our kitties happy and healthy by sticking to what’s best for them.





Many thanks to Cat Behavior Associates for this information and graphic.

11/24/2024

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PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND WATCH THIS HIGHLY IMPORTANT TIK TOK! Leptospirosis is a ccntagious life-threatening bacterial infection spread through the urine of wildlife. Leptospirosis is *officially* considered a core vaccine for all dogs everywhere. We have considered this vaccine a core vaccine in our clinic for quite some time now. Leptospirosis is also zoonotic, which means it is contagious to people, making it even more serious!!! 💉🧬🐾🐕🦝🐀🦌👎🙅‍♀️

9929 likes, 697 comments. “Sending all the healing energy to this sweet pup who is fighting for his life.”

11/23/2024

Our technical staff (and all the other staff members) are doing a LOT more than you may see. Please try to be kind, patient, and understanding. ❤️‍🩹🙏🐾🥺

11/22/2024

When you need the yummy snacks to stop talking to you, you use whatever is closest to shut it up! 🤣🤫