Lucky Strykes Rescue

07/30/2023

The last 2 weeks have been super difficult, physically, on me. I'm making my rounds to different specialists so I'm keeping super hopeful in overcoming whatever this is. Thursday night I was in so much pain I was crying all night and didn't get to sleep until 4am. When I let the dogs out in the morning, the newest rescue dog Grizzly Bear jumped the fence and was immediately hit by a car. I sat on the floor of the Palacios Veterinary Clinic crying as I waited for the vet. I was exhausted, I was in pain, and watching a dog in your care get hit by a car is really traumatic.

I've gone back and forth in the last 3 years about closing down the rescue. As my health had declined, it became harder and harder to manage the rescue. But, the reality is, I just can't do this by myself anymore and it is too much obligation for one person to carry. As such, it is with sadness that I announce the closing of Lucky Strykes Rescue . We have 3 dogs left for adoption, and if they don't get adopted then I guess Mako has a little more competition. They are all a little more heavier than their picture (Covid weight), are heartworm positive, and each have their own funky personality. We have been operating in the negative for a while, but plan to donate what we do have in kennels, towels, blankets, and the like, to our fellow rescuers in Palacios/Matagorda County. Thank you to my MANY friends who always supported my dream to honor my first dogs, Lucky (childhood) and Stryker (adult). You have seriously blessed me with a purpose outside of the law. And don't forgot to continue advocating for our animals - they show us what unconditional love is every day! ❤️ 🐶

07/28/2023

UPDATE: Grizzly Bear, all 110lbs of him, is doing well and is going to stay with the vet for the night. Thank you so much for the Palacios Vet Clinic for always taking good care of our rescues!

We are asking for many prayers this morning as a loose dog enticed Grizzly Bear for a jump across the fence to venture out on 4th street where he was immediately hit by a car. Prayers that he be healed are very much appreciated.

06/08/2023

We are body positive here at Lucky Strykes Dog Rescue. If Grizzly Bear thinks he can fit, we are not going to tell him otherwise! Tipping the scales at almost 90lbs at just 8 months, Grizzly Bear still has some more growing to do. He really enjoys playing in the doggie pool, walking along the bay, and chasing other playful dogs around....and around...and around again. You get the idea. If you're interested in adopting Grizzly Bear, send us a message! His adoption fee is $200.00 with a contract to alter him once he's of age as required by state law.

04/15/2023

🚨 Criminal Activity Warning🚨

All shoe owners in the immediate Palacios area are hereby warned of a suspect that is 7 months old and 85lbs who loves the taste of shoes. He's already struck one home, destroying a limited edition Steven Sprouse Louis Vuitton ballet flat. Since there was a previous unreported incident with Crocs, we believe he will strike again soon. Please be warned he does know how to open sliding doors and is tall enough to reach effortlessly onto a 3ft high shelf.

For adoption inquiries, please send us a Facebook message. We're pretty sure he will grow out of the chewing phase.... probably...🤣

03/18/2023

Grizzly Bear hasnt quite figured out how to ride in the car yet. At 6 months and 76 pounds, he might have just slightly underestimated the ability to fit into the console 🤣

Email us at [email protected] for an adoption application today!

03/12/2023

We are so blessed to be up and presenting to you the most adorable puppy who is ready for immediate adoption! Meet Grizzly Bear, aptly named because of the way he will pay at you and talk back when dissatisfied. He is ONLY 6 months old and currently weighs 76 pounds!!! He is half the size of our CED Mako and will mostly likely be over 125 pounds full grown (bigger than Mako for reference). Grizzly is a Pyrenees mix saved from our local county pound, and is already house trained and on solid foods. He has learned our rescue lifestyle very quickly, aside from the puppy tendencies like whining for attention or chewing on EVERYTHING (our poor shoes!)

If you'd like to visit with Grizzly to see if he'd be a good fit for your family, please first submit an application by contacting us at [email protected]. His adoption fee is $200, he has both round of puppy shots, heartworm and flea medicine, and a contract for proof of neutering per the state laws shall be required. As always, even if you can't adopt please share our post to help our dogs find their forever home!

03/11/2023

Adam has been adopted!!!! After 7 years of patiently waiting, he has found a new home with college student Caitlin. We are so glad that he found a human for his own and he has adjusted immediately! He even gets to come visit his former rescue friends to play once in a while. Congratulations Caitlin!!!

01/30/2023

Hello dog lovers! Scarlett was adopted but then returned to us a few years ago. Although she loves hanging with her big bro, Chief Executive Dog Mako, she didn't get along with another fellow rescue and they were in a big scuffle yesterday and the other dog is in need of some medical attention. We are a no kill shelter, and we've been doing our best to limp along since the Pandemic. The reality all rescues are facing right now is without adopters, we cannot save other dogs. We are a no kill rescue, but we have no volunteers or staff, and one very sick President who's physically limping alongside us. Please consider adopting Scarlett if you have male dogs. She doesn't do well with other female dogs. Other pros/cons about Scarlett:

- She is very active and loves to run around so she would be good at perimeter checks and zoomies
- She is a good digger so she can help you with your garden in the spring
- She has a very healthy appetite and has no food allergies
- She loves male dogs, but she is fixed so they would have long lasting platonic relationships
- She is kennel trained, in fact, she really likes and needs her safe space of her own ESPECIALLY when she is eating
- She is vocal, so she will let you know when a squirrel, bird, cat, person, or other moving object is in the area around her perimeter
- She is a great jumper, and can clear 4ft fences so she can train with you or your child for hurdle relays
- She likes to be inside, knows to stay off the bed, but if there are other dogs she WILL mark her territory because she thinks her urine is a perfume your house needs
- She is very loving and loves getting pets and giving kisses, so if physical touch is your love language you will appreciate her affection
- She is treat motivated, and knows that word very well. In fact, it is the only word she probably responds to so you don't have to learn new vocabulary for her.

She likes to be the only female (who can blame her?) She needs a fenced in area but on occasion when she has been an escapee, she knows to be home by dinner time because she doesn't like to miss a meal.

Please share to get Scarlett Adopted ASAP!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/scarlet-46555093/tx/palacios/lucky-strykes-dog-rescue-inc-tx2220/?fbclid=IwAR04kOUrf1dtkRlx55siMJPlXBtwH-SmIFEQlDfmrRPWT08N0lcdLt2KST8

11/19/2022

We are very thankful this year for the wonderful donation from Formosa Hook & Cook for Charity that will buy our essential items for the rescue. But if you have leftover turkey meat or bones this Thanksgiving, please think about dropping it off to us. Just send us a message. We make turkey broth to add flavor to the dog's kibble and they really love it!

Thank you and enjoy your Thanksgiving!

11/13/2022

Ever since the pandemic started, we, like many other charitable organizations, were not receiving major donations. Through a few private donors, we were able to provide our dogs with love, care, shelter, food, and treats (they're favorite) during this time. We also have a few volunteers that don't mind stopping by and playing with them because all dogs love a little attention.

We were completely surprised last month when we received a call about being awarded a donation. We haven't been very active on social media, and have just been taking care of the dogs. To our amazement, the rescue was awarded $5,000. The worries of being to keep our shelter opened until we could find more volunteers or buy food for the next year were quickly quelled. We are so grateful to Formosa Hook & Cook for Charity, and all the people who participated in their event, as well as the boardmembers pictured below holding the check who made the decision to help our pups continue to be loved, cared for, fed and the occasional treat. It's not that occasional, they demand a biscuit every time they go into their kennels. But that's not the point. It's that we are as grateful for the donation as the dogs are when they find a loving home that treats them well.

Thank you from the bottom of our furry hearts. Lucky Strykes Dog Rescue (and our President Jennifer who was smiling so big she didn't want to open her eyes for fear of dreaming). Just kidding. She was trying to hide her tears of Joy.

07/06/2022

🚨JOB OPENING!!!!🚨

If you love working with dogs, then please come work for our rescue! Although we've suspended rescue operations, we are a no-kill shelter and have 3 dogs that have yet to be placed. That means that they still need care every day in the mornings and evenings, as well as the weekends. We are looking for responsible individuals who love dogs, and who like to interact with them one-on-one. You will be responsible for feeding them, interacting with them, cleaning their play and sleep areas, as well as other grounds and maintenance responsibilities and errands. You must be at least 16 years old with a driver's license, and able to lift 50lbs. The pay rate starts at $8.00 per hour depending on experience. Skills including posting on social media, talking to potential adopters, and light clerical skills to help the dogs find loving homes will also be taken into consideration with your pay. Work hours are every day, including holidays (paid at a double rate), mornings from 9-11am and evenings from 4:30pm until 7pm. Some additional hours may be necessary for adoption events, hurricane preparation, or other events. If you are interested in working with our long time residents, please send an email with your resume, hourly wage request, copy of your driver's license, and date of availability to [email protected].

We will have 2 - 3 positions available beginning at the end of July.

07/04/2022

🚨COURTESY POST - MISSING DOG🚨

01/30/2022

She's been found! Thank you for all your shares!

🚨🚨LOST DOG ALERT🚨🚨
Please help us find out friend, Patsy. She's a 2 year old Black Tri Female mini Aussie. She is super sweet and around 20lbs. Last seen on FM2853 and Highway 35 Palacios. Please call 361-571-8732 if you see her or have any info on her whereabouts!

11/30/2021

Every year for , we ask for a donation. However, this year, we are asking for shares. We have 3 dogs left for adoption that need forever homes. All adoption fees have been waived. Please help us find homes for these pups!

10/22/2021

Our Chief Executive Dog (CED), Stryker, crossed the Rainbow Bridge three weeks ago after a short battle with nerve sheath cancer. We named our rescue after him because after adopting him from a kill shelter, he became an amazing service dog who was loyal, obedient, and was a guiding light in our darkest days. We will miss Stryker so much, but we will continue to honor him by doing our best with our rescues so that they too can enrich the lives of their families the way Stryker did ours.

08/26/2021

Happy National Dog Day! We have 3 dogs left available for adoption.

Adam - needs to be a single dog home
Cookie - great grounds protector
Scarlet - high energy and loving

Check them out here:
https://pro.petfinder.com/pro/organization/TX2220/pet-listings/?status=adoptable

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06/29/2021

Stryker's Story

Have you met our Chief Executive Dog, Stryker? Over 8 years ago, Stryker was a stray puppy found on the streets of North Houston. I adopted Stryker from BARC after making an instant connection with him. I was looking for a dog that could not only be my companion, but be my service dog. Stryker is very intelligent and picked up on his specialized service dog training very quickly.

Over time, as I was able to manage my disease that was causing my physical disabilities, Stryker became more of a companion dog. He didn't have to work anymore, instead, he has spent his days playing in the sand and sun. Stryker was a part of my inspiration to start Lucky Strykes Dog Rescue. I wanted to give dogs the chance to be what Stryker was for me: a loyal companion. The rescue was a combination of my first dog, Lucky and Stryker's namesake - making it Lucky Strykes Dog Rescue.

Earlier this year, Stryker started limping. We spent the last 6 months between vets, surgeries, and tests. Because of the amazing team at Palacios Vet, we were able to get to a specialist in Houston where we received the news that Stryker has nerve sheath cancer. It is terminal, has made its way to his spinal cord, and the time estimate is dependent on the growth of the tumor which means it could be as soon as a few months to several months.

We are going to spend the next months celebrating Stryker and we will need some help at the rescue. We had suspended rescuing efforts during the pandemic, and shall continue to do so, but we do need help to promote our last 3 dogs for adoption. I want these dogs to have the same chance at a loving forever home that Stryker did, and I also want the chance to spend time with Stryker and be as loyal to him as he was to me during my greatest time of need.

If you can donate your time to take photos, promote on social media, attend community events, and volunteer to manage these promotional duties during this time, I would very much appreciate it. We have our daily people that take care of the dogs, so really we are looking for someone to promote the rescuing of our last 3 dogs while we recover and regroup to build a better future for the dog rescue. If you'd like to volunteer to help, please send a resume and a short statement regarding your time availability to [email protected].

With my fullest appreciation, President and Founder - Jennifer Kim Chau and Chief Executive Dog - Stryker Ryker Chau

05/10/2021

🎊ADOPTION UPDATE🎊
From Jill's family: "A few years ago we adopted Jill. She is such a great addition ( so loveable and so protective of the house). She really is a great and well behaved dog. Also who knew that icecubes are her favorite treat. And stuffed toys don't have a chance!"

We are so happy to see and hear from Jill and we thank all of our adopters for providing such loving homes for our rescued dogs!

05/03/2021

We don't disagree! We have 3 dogs right now available for adoption. Contact us today!

https://www.facebook.com/BostonDogLawyers/posts/4533838676632153

01/24/2021

We may have 2 dogs left to adopt out, but we wanted to share a sister rescue's post because they do amazing rehabilitation work with their animals. Please consider adoption, regardless of what rescue you adopt from, you are giving a dog a chance at a loving life!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1704531789727377

01/20/2021

Cookie's best skill is alerting you. She likes to stay outside and secure the perimeter. Don't spend another day of 2021 without her!

01/17/2021

Happy Sunday, and what a Happy Sunday it is! Our sweet and loveable Adam has been adopted by none other than our Star Volunteer Sam. Adam and Sam have a lot in common, they are both quiet and strong leaders. We know that Adam will get along with his adopted brother, also from our rescue. Not only is Sam an outstanding and caring person, he is also an outstanding adopter. Thank you Sam!

We only have 2 dogs left before shutting down operations to recover to come back stronger! We are on the last of our funds and would appreciate all the shares we can get for the posts of our remaining dogs. Check out our remaining dogs here:https://www.petfinder.com/pro/dashboard/tx2220/pets/