Grass Roots Rescue, 9 W Circle Dr, Milton, DE (2026)

12/31/2025

‼️URGENT: FOSTER HOME NEEDED‼️

✨Babar Has Survived. Now He Needs Somewhere to Heal.✨

Babar is a 3–4 year old, neutered mixed breed who was found at death’s door — and somehow chose to live.

He was discovered lying on the side of a road in Philadelphia during freezing temperatures. His body was limp. His wounds were severe. His temperature was so low it couldn’t even be measured. To anyone passing by, he looked like a dog who had already lost his fight.

But Babar wasn’t done.

When a plea for help went out, we stepped in immediately — no plan, no placement, just the belief that his life mattered. He was rushed to Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital, where he’s spent the past three long weeks recovering from both visible injuries and a life-threatening internal condition.

What looked like an intestinal blockage turned out to be extreme swelling throughout his stomach and intestines — so severe that food couldn’t pass at all.
Time and care helped his body heal.

Today, Babar is medically cleared and ready to leave the hospital behind. No special instructions. No ongoing treatments. Just a dog who has endured profound trauma and deserves a soft place to land.

What Babar needs now:
A calm, patient foster home where he can decompress, learn that he is safe, and begin trusting the world again.

What we know about Babar:
🐾 Does well with dogs his size when introductions are slow and structured
😋 Food motivated and eager to learn
🚫 Cats are not a good fit

His ideal foster home:
🌟 Quiet, stable environment
🌟 Willing to commit to a full two-week shutdown
🌟 Slow, thoughtful dog introductions
🌟Probably best if there aren’t any super tiny humans in the home since we don’t have any experience with him and them.
🌟 Communication via Facebook Messenger

We’ve got you covered:
✔️ Food
✔️ Crate
✔️ Preventatives
✔️ Approved veterinary care
✔️ Ongoing rescue support

Babar didn’t give up when everything was stacked against him.
Please don’t let his journey stall now.

❤️Be the bridge between survival and a real life.
Apply to foster Babar here:
🔗https://www.grrde.org/foster-application

12/30/2025

Dog Name: Sn**ch

Breed: Mixed breed

S*x: Male

Age: 2.5 yrs

Weight: 55lbs

Medical Needs: None

Housebroken: If you take him out when he comes out of his crate and after he eats, he does great.

Crate trained: Yes

Good in the car: Yes

Good on a leash: Yes, he doesn't pull but he tries to chase the outside kitties to play

Energy level: Low to medium; he has spurts of energy and then needs to recharge

Dog Friendly: Yes, with a proper and slow introduction… though not sure how he’d be with very small ones with the prey drive he’s exhibited.

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No

Cat Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: Yes

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend? 10+ and dog-savvy; Sn**ch doesn’t do well with wrestling or loud commotion and gets overstimulated easily. He will also guard his toys, and thinks all toys are *his* toys

Traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them:

Sn**ch loves attention! We are working on manners because he does jump to get your attention. He occasionally gets possessive over toys and will need an owner that understands that bully breeds are stubborn and need an authoritative owner.

That being said, once he knows who’s boss (and it isn’t him…), he’s very lovable and stays close by. If you’re looking for a happy bundle of joy, come meet Sn**ch (he will sn**ch your heart)!

Fosters Location: Dover, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file, email [email protected] and ask the app team to pull your app)

12/30/2025

✨️Training Talk Tuesday✨️

The “same” repetitive thoughts lead to the same choices. The “same” choices always lead to the same behavior. The “same” behavior always create the same outcomes and experiences which then produce the “same” emotions that drive our thoughts, until BAM! We’ve created a perpetually repetitive, predictable future.

For anything to actually change with our current circumstances, we first have to slow down enough to become aware of our own unconscious behaviors and how they feed into the role we’ve been playing for our dog.

A dog will never change how they behave until the environment that enabled & perpetuated the fallout, changes FIRST.

A home and lifestyle is either filled with structure, rules, and boundaries for how to behave, or it is not. And both produce two drastically different outcomes.

It’s simple—If we desire a healthier, more considerate, stable default for our dog, then we have to intentionally teach them what that desired default is, over and over and over and over and over, until it becomes so engrained into their psyche, that it becomes second nature.

This isn’t trick training. It’s lifestyle training.

It’s OUR job as responsible owners to provide a predictable lifestyle for our dogs by managing THEIR thoughts, choices, and experiences, until healthy, trustworthy, good, and stable behavior becomes their auto-pilot.

But first, we have to become consciously aware of our OWN, in order to choose anew.

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12/29/2025

Dog Name: Boaz Biscuit

Breed: Hound Mix

S*x: Male

Age: 2

Weight: 50lbs

Medical Needs: None

Housebroken: Boaz does great when taken out on a regular basis. He will sing the song of his people when he needs to go out. He has marked before but seems to be over that. If not he doesn’t mind a belly band

Crate trained: 50/50. Some times he runs in like there’s magic waiting inside and other times he’s like nahhhhh. He will sleep in there although he prefers if his people are near him

Good in the car: Boaz does well in the car, in the back seat. If he’s up front he wants to drive

Good on a leash: Still learning, but not terrible. He doesn’t pull but he likes to take his time and check all the things out in typical hound fashion

Energy level: Although still young, Boaz is an old man in spirit. He’s happy just lounging around with his people. He occasionally gets excited and wanted to jump and leap everywhere

Need a fenced in yard: No. He’s an escape artist and has escaped the fence twice

Dog Friendly: Boaz does fine with other dogs. He doesn’t even bother the two legged creatures that roam the yard

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? Not necessary

Cat Friendly? Shows no interest in the cat

Kid Friendly: Boaz has been with a 15 year old and 2 year old. I always suggest supervision with the younger ones just as kids don’t always know boundaries

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed? Any age with supervision

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?

Boaz is the sweetest boy whose learning to live the good life after recently being pulled from a southern shelter. He’s pretty chill and easy to get along with who loves a good meal and snuggles.

If you know hounds, you'll understand that his nose likes to lead him to aaall the best sniffing spots there are to find. He'll likely never say no to an adventure, so long as there's plenty of things to check out!

Fosters Location: Houston, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email [email protected] and ask the app team to pull your app)

12/29/2025

Dog Name: Liam-chops

Breed: Boxer mix

S*x: Male

Age: 1 year

Weight: 45lbs

Medical Needs: None

Housebroken: Yes

Crate trained: Yes

Good in the car: He loves car rides! He likes to sit up front like a person, though he'll settle in the back if he must.

Good on a leash: Yes, though still working on not getting distracted

Energy level: Medium. Liam enjoys a good chase around the yard with other dogs, but he is also happy to lounge the day away inside.

Need a fenced in yard: No, he could be leash walked

Dog Friendly: Yes. He's in a foster home with 3 other dogs of various ages and sizes. He shares toys remarkably well. He may growl at other dogs that approach while he's eating, but that's really solved by feeding him in his crate.

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No

Cat Friendly? Yes. he's curious, but was easily rebuked by household cats

Kid Friendly: Yes

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Liam may jump when excited so babies and infants are probably not advised

Traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?

Liam is a gem. He's eager to please, willing to learn, quick to catch on to rules and schedules, and happy to meet everyone. He's highly food motivated, which has helped tremendously when it comes to teaching him. He recently learned "shake/ give paw" which has resulted in him greeting nearly everyone with a paw shake. He takes treats so gently and is a very sweet pup. He adores a good squeaky toy and will often gather every stuffed toy from the toy bin and hoard them in his bed or on the couch.

While he can be a bit timid in new situations, he's come a long way since joining GRR, and has come to enjoy hanging out at breweries, cafes and adoption events. At adoption events, he can usually be found greeting every person who walks in the door, going belly up for tummy rubs, or trying to steal squeaky toys.

Fosters Location: Grasonville, MD

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application

12/28/2025

From foster homes to forever homes 🏡
5 dogs got the best happy ending this week

Happy tails:

🐶Crunchy
🐶Finch
🐶Linus
🐶Mighty Moose
🐶Rusty Roo

Did you say your New Year’s resolution is getting a new dog? Check out our adoptables!

12/28/2025

Dog Name: Rasputia

Breed: Bully mix

S*x: Female

Age: 4-6 yrs

Weight: 46lbs

Medical Needs: She is on ear drops currently, which she has about 2 more weeks of.
Diagnosed with a low grade heart murmur (grade 2/6).

Housebroken: Yes, and will also use a pad

Crate trained: Yes

Good in the car: Yes

Good on a leash: When she walks she is, I think she would rather have a fenced yard and bathe in the sun. Won't walk too far but is doing better with daily walks

Energy level: Low, but she does get excited when you start playing with her

Need a fenced in yard: That would be what’s best for her

Dog Friendly: Yes

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No

Cat Friendly? I have 3 and she doesn’t pay much attention unless 1 of the other dogs barks at them

Kid Friendly: Yes, loves everyone and the tail doesn’t stop

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? She does jump, so I would say maybe 6 because of the dog's weight

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?

While Rasputia is not crazy about going for a walk yet, she is so good with everyone and loves to be with them. She’s a great and happy girl who will make an amazing companion for a very lucky family.

Fosters Location: Millsboro, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email [email protected] and ask the app team to pull your app)

12/28/2025

Dog Name: Minnie Mouse

Breed: Mixed Breed

S*x: Female

Age: 1

Weight: 24lbs

Medical Needs: None

Housebroken: Yes. Once comfortable in her environment, on a schedule, and knows where to go.

Crate trained: Does require coercion but is comfortable in her crate. Can be a little vocal at times, settles quickly.

Good in the car: Yes. She’s a little nervous at first but settles in.

Good on a leash: Yes. She is especially better with a dog that is good on walks.

Energy level: High. She enjoys her walks but needs to be taught how to play.

Need a fenced in yard: No. Only if walking or running with her a lot but her foster family has one and she enjoys getting her zoomies out.

Dog Friendly: Yes

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, but it may be best as she needs to be taught how to be a good dog.

Cat Friendly? Yes. She is curious but doesn’t chase them.

Kid Friendly: Yes

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Over 8. She’s still got a lot of puppy in her and needs to be taught manners. Recommend kids who have the ability to correct her.

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?

Minnie likes to steal other dogs toys from their mouth and then chew it right in front of them - that’s the extent of how she plays. She’s just a puppy who has had a rough start and needs a family who is willing to teach her from the ground up. This includes staying off the table if it’s accessible. She has the potential to be an amazing pet.

Fosters Location: Pike Creek, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email [email protected] and ask the app team to pull your app)

12/27/2025

DOG NAME: Cass Noelle

BREED: Kelpie mix

S*X: Female

AGE: 2

WEIGHT: 40lbs

MEDICAL NEEDS: None

HOUSEBROKEN: Yes

CRATE TRAINED: Yes, eats her meals in her crate and goes in at night with a cookie

GOOD IN CAR: Doesn’t get car sick, but will keep going side to side, so a seatbelt is a good idea

GOOD ON A LEASH: Needs work; a prong collar would be recommended

ENERGY LEVEL: High, Cass is high energy but when she is ready will nap quietly

NEED A FENCED YARD: Would be preferable as Cass has a lot of energy to burn; she likes to patrol the perimeter and enjoys her sunbathing time

DOG FRIENDLY: With proper introduction, yes, but not necessary. She currently is with 2 Goldens without issue

CAT FRIENDLY: Has not been tested

KID FRIENDLY: Has not been exposed to kids

TRAITS THAT MAKE YOUR FOSTER SPECIAL OR THAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM:

Cass is a very active, alert girl that needs a special home with patience to let her grow into the good dog we know is in there. Cass would benefit from an active home and some training. She is not destructive and is cuddly when she gets comfortable in her surroundings.

FOSTER’S LOCATION: Milton, DE

APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application
(If you already have an approved application on file email [email protected] and ask the app team to pull your application)

12/27/2025

Dog Name: Dude Love

Breed: Mixed Breed

S*x: Male

Age: 2 years

Weight: 65lbs

Medical Needs: None

Housebroken: Yes

Crate trained: Yes. He will go right in for a treat, and he eats in his crate

Good in the car: Yes, loves the car. MUST be secured in his seat, or he will try to sit with you.

Good on Leash: Yes. Dude loves going out for walks. He is really good.

Need a fenced in yard: Not required, but he would like if you had one.

Energy Level: Medium. He can run around outside, but will come in and relax.

Dog Friendly: Yes

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, it’s not required. However, he likes other dogs.

Cat Friendly? Yes, currently lives with one and pays her no mind.

Kid Friendly: Dude is super friendly, however, he can get a little mouthy while playing. We are working on this, and I wouldn’t recommend any children under 10.

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? No children under 10

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about?

Dude Love is the funniest, cutest, sweetest little guy. His name is so appropriate. Dude loves to be loved on. He is the epitome of a velcro dog. We have been working on his manners, and he’s doing great. He will come to you and sit in front of you when he wants attention. (He used to jump). When it’s dinner time (his FAVORITE time), he will get all wiggly and go directly to his crate, go inside, and sit. He will wait for his bowl and will not start eating until you give him the command. We have not seen any food aggression with him at all. He came to GRR emaciated, so he does eat his food fast. He is currently eating out of a slow feeder twice a day and has a puzzle feeder for his midday snack. Sometimes when he gets excited, and it’s dinner time, he likes to try and see if you have food in your hands.

Dude loves to explore. Going for hikes or on road trips are his thing. He likes to be up where he can see better.

Dude Love just loves everyone. Cats, dogs, people. It’s one big love fest for this little man.

Dude has a very special bark that keeps us laughing (think pterydactyl). He only uses it if he is in the crate and he hears or sees us. It’s like the song of his people.

Fosters Location: Magnolia, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email: [email protected] and ask the app team to pull your app)

12/27/2025

Dog Name: Autumn

Breed: Pit Mix

S*x: Female

Age: ~ 6 months

Weight: ~ 22lbs.

Medical needs: None

Housebroken: No, but she’s learning quickly.

Crate trained: Yes. She goes in with no issues.

Good in the car: Unknown.

Good on a leash: Getting there.

Energy level: High

Need a fenced in yard: No, but it is always nice to have.

Dog Friendly: Yes. She just wants to play with everyone!

Cat Friendly? Unknown.

Kid Friendly: Yes.

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Children under 10 are not recommended unless there is parental supervision. Autumn is still a puppy and learning her manners and not to jump up on people.

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?

Autumn is a very sweet little pibble! She LOVES every person she has met. She’s a smart, loving ball of energy! She loves toys and belly rubs. She’s still a puppy and learning how to interact with her dog friends. She likes to play rough. She knows “sit,” “kennel,” "no," and “off.” With some training and time, she will be a wonderful addition to your family!

Fosters Location: Smyrna, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email [email protected] and ask the app team to pull your app)

12/26/2025

Pau Pau says “Somebody adopt me already please, so I can stop posing and playing dress up every week”….

We brought you Pau Pau the cowboy (including his own country song!), Pau Pau the valentine’s heartthrob, Pau Pau the cookie thief... What else can we do to get this senior adopted? We're officially taking suggestions for what kinds of costumes you'd like to see Pau Pau in next! And if you'd like to be his exclusive stylist, apply today!

Check out his bio here:
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=1959787&name=PauPau

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