Brindle Posse Rescue, Inc.

10/14/2025

Anyone out that way or it's definitely worth the trip, open to anyone!

Final Pop-up clinic for 2025! Open to all residents. Same requirements as always, all dogs must be 5 years old and younger, and 50 lb or less. Cats must be 6 years old and younger. And don't worry, we plan on continuing the clinics next year 😉

10/14/2025

10/14/2025

BRAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The challenges of the teenage dog.

There’s a saying that most parents of teenagers can relate to - "Parents of teenagers understand why some animals eat their young!"

The changes that happen in the brain of a teenage dog are not that different to a human teenager.

The brain undergoes a period of "pruning" and "re-wiring". This process can cause some parts not to work, work sporadically or work too much.

To describe it in the simplest of terms -the prefrontal cortex of a teenage brain is at the “back of the queue” in this process. It’s still “under construction” and still developing. This area of the brain is responsible for making “logical” decisions, controlling impulses, learning, remembering, problem solving and social interaction.

Because the prefrontal cortex is being reconstructed, the brain relies more on a part called the amygdala to make choices and react.
The amygdala is involved in the “big feelings” we may see - emotional responses like fight or flight, anxiety, excitement, reactivity, impulse control and instinctive behaviour.

Being aware of the physical changes the teenage brain is going through in the process of maturing, helps us to be more understanding and accepting.

Statistics show that many dogs are surrendered or re homed during the teenage stage as their owners no longer “like” the way their dog behaves, can’t handle them or just give up on them.

Please don’t give up on your teenage dog. We need to manage our expectations and frustrations during this phase.

Understand and acknowledge what is happening in their brain. Help them through this stage with patience, consistency, love and acceptance.

10/12/2025

Auction is closed however Facebook won't let me close it because they are limiting the number of remarks that I can make. Please message the page for totals and pick up information. I'm really starting to hate this place

10/12/2025

Less than 30 minutes!

10/12/2025

Less than 2 hrs!

10/12/2025

Welcome home Barney ❤️

10/12/2025

Ends today 7pm!
For Blu-berry, Barney & Dakota's medical expenses. ❤️🙏🐾

10/11/2025

Less than 36 hrs left to get those bids in! This month we had Blu-berry's spay & mass removal, unexpected a**l gland explosion in Willow, next up is Barney's vet visit for senior meds & the next day Dakota gets spayed & x-rays to possibly see what's causing the head tremors.

10/11/2025

💯💯💯

What's the number one mistake?
Presuming that because we are offering them safety in a new home, it now means they're settled.

Your home is new.
Your home is strange.
It looks, smells and sounds completely different.

We can't rush how they feel, but we can help them and provide security and a calmer environment while they start to settle.
The timeline for that is very individual.
The 3x3x3 rule is great, but it's not a steadfast rule.
It's a guideline.

As humans we do tend to push limits, shorten timeframes or dismiss them because we feel they don't really apply to us.

"He slept well yesterday".
That doesn't mean he doesn't need naps and downtime even more today.

"She coped when my friend came over"
Excellent, that's progress, however she may not be ready at all to go to that cafe today with your friend.

"He let me pat him, we're making a real connection"
Love that! We still need to be cautious about letting others pat him.

In saying all of this, there are dogs and puppies that are remarkably resilient.
They thrive in different environments and challenges.

Then there are those that we "believe" are doing well, but their body language and behaviour are showing they're clearly struggling.
Body language is a tricky wee beastie, especially when we have had another dog that showed stress differently.

Having a settled dog that feels safe is a great aim.

Take the smaller steps to get there.

10/10/2025

Ends Sunday 7pm!