Four Stepping Stones Rescue

08/17/2024

I got a message about some puppies in bad shape in the wooded field just 2 blocks from me so I went down to check it out which I knew better than to do. Some how they ended up in my car! ANYONE ABLE TO HELP HOLD ONTO THESE CUTIES? I HAVE BO ROOM WITH 18 DOGS ALREADY AT MY HOUSE! I'm getting some capstar and puppy food now for then and headed home to deworm and vaccinated them. PLEASE SOME ONE HELP ME OUT WITH THEM. IM ALREADY CLEANING UP AFTER DOGS FRIM SUN UP TO SUN DOWN. I'm in phenix city Alabama

If you would like to donate towards their care the rescue donation links are below
Paypal
https://www.paypal.me/4ssrescue

Cash app
$4ssrescue

Venmo
Four-stepping-stones-rescue
Last 4 of the number is 1173

08/10/2024

The good-byes never get any easier. It's still pretty rough with certain ones. Etra has been with is since she was 6 weeks a.d she is now 10 or 11 months. Hard not to get attached in that amount of time. It's going to feel weird her not here any more. Been talking with her new mom for 2 weeks now about her adopting Etta. Since her new mom is still in college I didn't make her adoption process the simplest. I worry since on college there life isn't quite yet settled And there should be .more moves ahead of her in life , I just wanted to make sure Etta would still be stable with her mom no matter where they move. Trinity passed all perfectly and every thing the here friends that were listed as her reference. Her room mates, her landlord, and her mom and dad. Just want to make sure this sweet girl is not going to ne uprooted with life changes. I feel she will perfectly safe for many many years .

Have a great life Etta. I'm missing you already. In fact I was already .missing you as I watched you walk out that gate. Love you sweet girl !

08/03/2024

Went to Lowes and seen a doggie I just could not leave behind. Fido is going home with me. WHATS ONE MORE GONNA HURT! 😁

07/31/2024

Is there anyone on here in the phenix city area that is able to foster this guy even for a couple of days. He is a medium size dog. He is Rtta and Lila's siblings thst was adopted out as a puppy a d some how ended up in Russel county animal control last week. I was never able to get in touch with his adopter and he was going to be euthanized today so I got him yesterday. His name is Fozzie. He is pretty nervous. I let him stay in the shop last night away from all the dogs so he could decompress away from all the barking on my house which I don't have any room in the house anyways. This morning when I got up he was no longer on the shop and had pushed the door open and I assume climbed the fence. When he climbed the fence he went into Rhea's yard. Luckily Rhea was in a nice mood because when I found him both him and Rhea were snuggled up sleeping together. Rhea is not safe for him to be around. Rhea will be friends with a dog and them she flips over nothing and is no longer nice. Rhea is 2 to 3 times his size and he would not ne able to defend himself with her. If anyone could foster him just until I get a open spot it would be so helpful. I am supposed to have a adoption this weekend so that would open up a spot for him inside. He is not safe to stay in the shop another night as he is able to get out even with the chair pushed up against the door. Please call me of you can help this overwhelmed lady out. 7065771173.

07/28/2024

Got a picture of Barkley on his ride to his home in Atlanta. I don't think he could look any prouder than he does in this picture.

07/28/2024

BARKLEY ADOPTED!

Barkley has been so ready to be adopted and today was his day. When he saw some one at the fence he ran up to them for a quick hello and he was them trying to get in the car to leave. It's like he knew they were here to get him. He has found the perfect mom and dad for himself as he loves to go for car rides and they make LOTS of trips to Floroda to their lake house and back to the home in Atlanta. His new mom and dad understand and willing to deal with his mew place anxiety for the first couple of days which he will have. Barkley gets anxious when in new places and is quite not himself the first couple of day which is why he has been here so long.
I couldn't be happier with whom Barkley picked to be his new parents . Have a great life Barkley and you be a good boy. I miss you already and nope that is not tears in my eyes.

07/25/2024

Fritz is getting adopted!

Fritz left on Monday to go to his forever home at Mr Barr's house. Frirz's life has changed and will be Mr. Barr's best buddy and do everything with him and he will get to go on nightly walks on the trails out behind Mr. Barr's house. Fritz's adoption picture is the first picture. The second picture is of Rocky AKA JoJo who was adopted by Mr . Barr just 14 short months ago. JoJo came to me several months before he was adopted a grumpy boy. He was not socialized at all and if your hand came to close to him he was going to draw blood. He meant business. I had already had it in my mind thst JoJo would be with me forever because he would never get adopted that way. He also had a awful skin allery from having so many fleas and had hardly any hair on his body from the scratching and skin infection. Over time Jo jo began to trust me and others he began to trust a little more than he use too. Mr Barr's daughter called one day and wanted her dad to come meet jojo and I ofcourse said yes but in the back of my mind I just knew they would be disappointed because he took a little bit before he would warm up to new people and i just knew he was going to show his bad side. When Mr Barr got here he sat down in the chair and i warned him about how JoJo could be before i evem brought him out. When JoJo came out i held my breath as Mr Barr reached down toward JoJo. JoJo surprisingly ran up to Mr. Barr like he has always known him and put himself right at Mr Barr's hands for him to pick him up and that is what Mr. Barr did and out him in his lap. Jo jo not once even acted like he was going to snap. Jojo wasn't even thst nice to me and I am the who has been caring for him for months. The two of them had a bond at the first moment of seeing each other. They both needed each other and so that was a done deal. Mr. Barr brought JoJo to me every week for a while and then it went to every two weeks for medicated baths for his skin that was neglected for his first 8 years of his life before coming to me . For a while jo jo was only nice to Mr. Barr and when family came to visit they all knew that they had to beware of Jojo . Mr barr thought thst was funny . But over time of having Mr Barr and realizing not all people are bad and he doesn't have to be so defensive. He became thus sweet dog that you could do anything to and not even worry about him biting any more. With Mr Barr , Jojo turned completely into a different dog. Mr barr did not miss one single appt during that time he had him up until 2 months ago. Mr barr called me to tell me the jojo wasn't going to make it to his appt because he was at the vet sick and they had surgery planned the next day. Jojo had a tooth ache and when taken to thr vet was told he had cancer in his bone in his jaw. They were going to try and remove it all. They removed part of Jojo jaw to get most of the cancer but they were not able to get it all and it did not take long . It came back with a vengeance. Jojo was set free of his pain 2 weeks ago. The 3rd picture is of him after his surgery after he healed up and also the last time I got to see him. He was gone not long after that 3rd picture was taken. Rest in peace sweet boy. I'm so glad you and your dad met because he gave you the best year of your life. He gave you a life that you never even imagined before. I'm so proud of you and the dog you became. .

On Monday Mr Barr came to the house and I knew right off what he needed. He needed a dog to help him heal his broken heart. No one will ever take the place of jojo but Mr Barr will atleast have the comfort of another dog trying to help heal his broken heart.. I believe Fritz is the perfect boy to follow in Jojo's foot prints. You be a good boy Fritz ! I know you will also make me proud.

Thank you Kathy Faircloth Powell and family for fostering Fritz giving him a place to stay until Mr Barr found him. . ❤️

07/24/2024

Our newest intake! Wasn't taking on anymore but I could not say no to this baby and let him ne taken to Russell County animal control. He is doing a stray hold here with me and will be put up for adoption . He will start getting his vettingwhile on the stray hold. Just look at that adorable face. ❤️

07/14/2024

Sweet Ginger got chosen for a outing today! They picked the right dog because Ginger loves water. She stay in the baby pool here at the house. But she got to go swimming today . I'm so happy she got to go do this.

07/13/2024

Just look at a
ABBY mastering her training! She is up for adoption by the way. The Adopter even receives 2 free training classes where they know how to keep Abby's training on track. Abby is a fun loving and energetic petite girl. She has waited and worked really hard to find her forever.

DOGS they are fu***ng amazing. 12 weeks ago ABBY could not sit still. Now she is just at ease, no rush to get anywhere. Dogs are way better than people and they want to please us and make us happy. She has MASTERED RECALL. If you're curious about RECALL work I suggest following Brian Agnew on IG.

07/11/2024

We are in need of cleaners and toys to keep the dogs busy. I can't even explain how important it is for toys . I made a Amazon list on the items we use and I pick a large variety of toys I think the dogs will enjoy. I appreciate everyone in all the help you do in supporting us.

If you would like to donate I will also put the links below or if you would rather donate towards out bill at the vet we have a balance of around $400 we owe at Caldwell. The account is under Four Stepping Stones Rescue. Vets number is 334 297 5000
Paypal
https://www.paypal.me/4ssrescue
Cash app
$4ssrescue
Venmo
Four-stepping-stones-rescue
Last four is 1173

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07/07/2024

Hallelujah! Teddy has left for his happily forever after! His new family has loads of patience that he will use every single bit of.!
Congratulations Teddy on finding your perfect home where you be loved for the silly , happy, and excited dog that you are.
Happy life, happy boy!

07/06/2024

Anyone want to help me tomorrow at petco in Columbus from 10 to 1? Just need help walking the dogs and keeping them hydrated. If your able to help take good pictures of the dogs for me is a plus. It's hard for me to get good pictures with so many around. The dogs would love a walk around the store for some one on one attention. If you have volunteer hours you need to get filled this is the perfect way to get the hours done. Four Stepping Stones Rescue is a 501c3 organization and can sign for your hours.
If you are able to come help please text me at 7065771173.
Picture of sweet Barkley's innocent eyes for attention to the post.

07/06/2024

**Please share post so more can see**
We will be at Petco in Columbus from 10 to 1 tomorrow. A few more of our friends will also be there. Come and meet us. Our foster mom will also have a few house plants that she rooted from one of her house plants to try and raise some money for our care. So please buy a rescue plant to help support a rescue dog that is in care of Four Stepping Stones Rescue ! All the funds raised goes to our care.
We look forward to meeting you.
First picture is Fritz, second picture is Shotzy, third picture is Barkley. Fritz is a 1-2 year old shih-tzu that is shy at first but loves everyone. Shotzy is a adorable 8 yr old terrier mix that loves being spoiled rotton. You will never be alone while on the couch watching your TV with Shotzy around. Barkley is a 7 yr old poodle mix that wants a best friend and will be totally loyal to his human. His human will never be bored with Barkley around.
Along with these 3 we will also have Slim a 1-2 yr old lab- chi mix weighing around 25 lbs, Lila a 8 month old schnauzer-pit mix weighing aroind 30 lbs, Tater 5 month old mix breed that will be a medium size dog full grown right now weoghing around 15 lbs, Ginger a 5 month old mix breed that will most and likely be a smaller size large breed dog right now weighing around 18 lbs. I have to say about Ginger that she is as sweet as can be and loves every one and every dog. She is a sweetie pie and one of my favorites.

07/02/2024

Etta has been with us since she was 6 weeks old and she is now around 8/9 months old. It's was past her time to find her forever and she just left on a trial stay in her potential new home.
Good luck to you Etta. You be a good girl! I'm missing you already! ❤️

07/02/2024

It's that time again that flea and heartworm prevention is due and I need to stock back up on laundry soap and cleaners. I'm almost completely out. I'm still not caught up on all the Emergency vet bills and the bills from last month. Things are getting behind that it feels it will never be caught up. Last month was a rough month so some how we have to dig ourself out of the hole. Please help if you. It's greatly appreciated.
Picture of momma and Gunner napping on the kitchen floor this morning for attention to the post! I just love my Hurtsboro doggies. They are my special ones.

Paypal
https://www.paypal.me/4ssrescue
Cash app
$4ssrescue
Venmo
Four-stepping-stones-rescue
Last 4 of the number is 1173
You can also donate to account at vet. Account is under Four Stepping Stones Rescue at Caldwells vet clinic. 3342975000

07/01/2024

THIS is ABBY who is still looking for a home or foster. I'm unable to take in another difficult dog until she finds a home. ABBY used to be a handful but with a lot of RECALL work she understands what to do in most situations.

06/30/2024

Teddy needs some one to take him on a long walk to help him get rid of his excited energy! Anyone have rime to take him to the Riverwalk for a walk. I have to work today and he is needing some extra attention away from all the other dogs. Please if you can help please do. Call or text 7065771173

06/29/2024

I'm so proud of my Trixie! She graduated from doggie training today! She was 1 of the 3 puppies that was trapped in the bone yard that day. She was the hardest one to trap and took several days. She is smart as a whip. And definitely can be a challenge but such a special gorl to me.. Her adopters love her so much and have worked with her for months now. They had many days they wanted to give up but they stuck with it. They said they now feel like a family of 3. ❤️

06/28/2024

I know some one is out there looking for their self a new buddy. Buddy is the perfect friend for some one. He will not let you down and you will not be bored around his silly personality . Teddy is a doodle around 1 yrs old and on the smaller size of around 40/45 lbs. He is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, heart worm negative and in preventatives, and microchipped!
If interested in meeting Teddy just shoot me a text. 7065771173. I do better with text. Teddy is located in Phenix city.

06/19/2024

Mile waited on his perfect forever home patiently and has finally found his lap he will be laying on. He can be the total lap dog and not have to share his attention with no other dog. Their mom suddenly lost her dog to a heart attack and their mom was crushed. So they have been searching for the perfect dog for her and found it in Miles.
Have a happy life Miles.

06/15/2024

**HURRY AND GET YOUR TICKET SO YOU DONT MISS OUT ON THE SPIN THE WHEE drawing next Friday evening.
Money is very tight here lately and trying to get more funds onto the rescue account . Four Stepping Stones Rescue is going to do a spin the wheel drawing for this gift certificate for $75 to be used at Grooms By Jennifer . The groomer will be no other but me! 😁
The drawing which I will actually be spinning the wheel, will be held a week from today at 8 PM on the Four Stepping Stones page. Male sure you go now and follow the rescue page . Tickets will be for $5 and each ticket purchased will get your name put on the wheel. Tickets can be bought through any of these apps. PLEASE NOTE ON COMMENT "SPIN THE WHEEL"
Paypal
https://www.paypal.me/4ssrescue
Cash app
$4ssrescue
Venmo
FOUR-STEPPING-STONES-RESCUE
Last 4 of the number is 1173

06/14/2024

Been stuck at Auburn emergency vet for hours the past couple of days and then coming home to catch a power nap and then to work my appointments and never got a chance to wash they rescue dogs blankets the past 3/4 days.
That pile tight there plus what's on the washer is 4 days worth of rescue laundry.. With the number of dogs the simple chores turn into big ones. It never gets completely finished because there is just more that is coming right behind it.
Anyone that is bored during the day and wants something to do, YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME AND HELP CLEAN UP HERE AFTER THE DOGS.! I promise there is something that always needs to be done. I'm out there cleaning up p**p out in the yard 3 or 4 times a day just trying to keep the flies away. The dogs are attention deprived because trying to keep up with their messes alone is enough to keep one person busy .
I'm excited for whom ever to come give me a hand but please call or text before dropping by the house. I don't like it when some one surprise stops by the house because it causes excitement and chaos with the dogs and could start a spat. I like to have them situated when I know some one is coming. My number is 7065771173

And yes, the rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and time here helping out can count as volunteer time if you have something that you need volunteer hours for!

06/10/2024

I'm looking for a volunteer to help with a few things I am not able to get to but is very important for the rescue. Between working and taking care of my personal dogs and the rescue dogs I don't have time to get to it and it's a very big part of rescue. It's a full time job just about on its own. I need some one to help me go over the adoption applications and keep check on the messages on Facebook and Google. You need to ne local, Phenix city area, as You must have time to come meet the dogs occasionally so you some what know the dogs and who is who and what type of home they would do best in and how to respond to the messages. I'm picky over the applications so some one weeding out the applications to get to the ones that will be approved will be of great help and save me time where I can focus where I need to focus.
I do have to be picky on who does this volunteer position as the application have applicamts personal information and I must trust that you aren't going to hijack the rescue Google account like just previously happened to me. I do want to add, after doing research I discovered that hijacking someone's account is breaking the law and does carry prison time, possibly federal prison time, behind it . That information is good for any one else that may get their account hijacked by someone they know that is being vindictive or what ever else. . 🙄
Please know this is volunteer and does not have pay . This is a position to help the dogs and to help get them their forever home. The rescue does not recieve enough funds to give anyone , not even me, a pay check.

Please text me at 7065771173. Please be patient as I also have a job to do so I can support myself.

06/10/2024

Update on Jackson

Jackson was able to leave Auburn ER last night and he went to his new foster. I love his new foster, she is experienced with dogs with seizures which is a big plus. He also will have a kid to play with .
I do not know how much his remainder of his ER Bill is going to be and I still have not yet paid his regular vet bill from Saturday where he was at all day Saturday. I have 4 other appt this week for spay and nueter for the dogs already in our care. . Plus as always will be needing more food and supplies for all the dogs .
If you are able to donate please do. We are getting close to be digging a hole and I don't want to get into a hole that we are not able to dig ourselves out of. The cost of the care for this many dogs adds up quickly with just the food and monthly preventative for heartworm and fleas. And that just reminds me it's time for me to stock up on flea prevention as well! 😏

You can call the donation into Caldwell at 3342975000 under Four Stepping Stones Rescue or you can donate through one of the apps.
Paypal
https://www.paypal.me/4ssrescue
Cash app
$4ssrescue
Venmo
Four-stepping-stones-rescue
Lastv4 of the number is 1173

06/09/2024

Mikey and Lila

Baby pools to help keep them cool do not go well when you have tunnel diggers! 🫤

06/08/2024

Dr Patton suggest Jackson go to Auburn ER but we do not have the funds to cover the cost. We are desperate to come to with the deposit so they will take him in. I am not sure how much the deposit is going to be. Please help!
Paypal
https://www.paypal.me/4ssrescue
Cash app
$4ssrescue