07/08/2025
Did you know we have a domestic animal crisis in our state?
Did you know shelters are euthanizing thousands of dog each year and owners are giving up their dogs at a rate higher than our rescue has ever seen?
Did you know rescues run on donations and receive no county, state or federal funding?
Dixie is a perfect example- yesterday in addition to at least 10 other owner give up requests we received, we received Dixie’s plea for help. Dixie is 16 yrs old and her owner lost his job and home- he can go with a friend but she can’t.
Dixie is housebroken, gets along with people and is great with other dogs. She is approximately 16yrs old and weighs 40lbs.
On Friday, if no help is found, she will go to the county shelter- depending on which county it is, they may or may not take her in- since she is an owner surrender she can be euthanized upon intake. If the shelter won’t take her what happens then? She gets left on the streets to fend for herself?
We want to help Dixie- but we are struggling to find kind people willing to foster. We don’t understand why- our group would cover all of Dixie’s expenses- we just need a foster home for her.
Can you help us save Dixie? Can you be the one person willing to open your heart and home to save her from a terrible ending?
Foster applications can be completed at www.barkvilledogrescue.org
Please No Negative Comments- they serve no purpose and do not help at all. We need people willing to take action and help- words mean nothing at this point.
Please Foster. Please Share. Thank You.