Fresh Start Fosters of Jackson County WV

09/29/2023

HSOP Could use some thoughts and prayers...I'm coming to the realization that we are not going to be able to save them all this time. Too much is stacked against us and we are once again in a situation where there are literally no open kennels, and my heart is breaking.

When you get in 5-10 strays in a single day for the second or third day in a row and your capacity is in the 50-60 range...when there is no one stepping up to bail you out, and there is no one else to call for help...what could possibly be the next move?

One day very soon, a very caring and wonderful tech is going to get a list. They are going to dole out the treats, give lots of pets and hugs. They are going to tell each one how that they were very good boys and girls, that it wasn't anything that they did, that it won't hurt at all...it unfortunately came down to space and numbers, and they were just on the wrong side of a list. Hearts are going to break, but they will be there because no one here would allow anyone to cross that rainbow bridge alone. And I/we are going to cry for both the lives lost and for the ones who had to bear witness to it.

Please - adopt - foster - spay/neuter - advocate. Do not let these lives lost be in vain. We can do better. We owe them more.
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09/21/2023

POSITION AVAILABLE!!!!

Experienced groomer….must provide previous employer and pictures of work.

OR

Bather/groomer in training….duties of bather include (but not limited to) bathing, drying, ear cleaning, nail trimming (training provided). Once fully trained as bather, grooming will be introduced in segments.

This is for 1 available position. Position also requires answering phone, checking customers in/out, and scheduling appointments. Pay for this position will be a percentage of groom cost and will be based on experience. Candidate MUST pass pre employment drug screen and agree to random testing. Ability to lift 100+ pounds with assistance is required. All necessary equipment will be provided.

Please call/text 304-373-5001 or mail resume to: Happy Hounds Grooming
108C Royal St
Ravenswood, WV 26164

09/16/2023

08/14/2023

So sad

This is what happens when you say FREE TO GOOD HOME with NO FEE!!! Take a GOOD LOOK! THIS is REAL!

08/02/2023

When your dog comes to the dog kennel because you’re tired of him, because he bothers you, prevents you from going on holiday or other excuses...

He sits and waits.
He's waiting for you to come get him.
A second, a minute, an hour, a day, a month, a year --- he's waiting for you.

He doesn’t know why, but he’s waiting because he trusts you, because unlike you, he loves you.

Listen up well then. Your animal is not a toy.
Think twice before getting a pet. You have the responsibility of a living being and of a family member.

08/02/2023

Sun Gazing

07/24/2023

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE IN NORTH CAROLINA.. WHAT AN EMOTIONAL PICTURE 🌈LAKE LURE FLOWERING BRIDGE..

07/22/2023

HEADS UP...its Corn on the Cob season! They can be DEADLY to dogs if they swallow them,,,, even just a piece of a cob .... can cause blockages.... BE SURE to throw them away correctly so dogs do NOT get them... thanks

07/20/2023

A Dog's Purpose?
(according to a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa , and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,

''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING...

~ Source: Ultima National Resources, LLC

07/19/2023

Despite the name, "deer tick" the main vector for Lyme disease that deer ticks feed on are actually white-footed mice. Researchers even use the population of white-footed mice to determine how bad the following tick seasons will be!

07/12/2023

Location: Ripley WV

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Everyone meet max. Max is a 3 year old Labradoodle, up to date on all shots, not neutered (will need done), house and crate trained, good with kids,cats and other dogs. He is looking for rescue or his forever home.

If interested please text me at 304.786.4345 or send me a PM.

07/11/2023

Says this is supposed to be on Prime Video the 28th of this month. The trailer is on You Tube now. I cried when I watched the Trailer. Please watch this so you will know what rescuers go thru…. What these dogs go thru.

06/23/2023

My newest foster Sunny…. 4 month old German shepherd puppy! She leaves Wednesday for rescue!!

06/20/2023

A new foster coming in today! He’s a yellow lab knows all commands, house/crate trained, loves kids and cats!! Beautiful baby!

UPDATE: HAS RESCUE COMMITTMENT

06/19/2023

When 2 of your past fosters got adopted!!! foxy and peach were 2 of many many dogs that came thru me!!

06/09/2023

These 3 babies got groomed and ready for their big transport day tomrw!! Bath brushed ears and nails done at Happy Hounds Grooming in Ravenswood!! Mutt, Jeff and Peach

06/07/2023

These 3 babes have rescue and leave me Saturday morning. I’m so thankful to have such a wonderful group of people to work with!!

06/06/2023

I shall
Gather up
All the lost souls
That wander this earth
All the ones that are alone
All the ones that are broken
All the ones that never really fitted in
I shall gather them all up
And together we shall find our home
~A little poem written by Athey Thompson
Taken from A Little Book Of Poetry
By Athey Thompson

This picture is of Camberley Kate, who was well known in Camberley as the lady who would wander the streets with her “stray dogs” cart and gather up all the waifs and strays. It is said that during her life she rescued and gave a loving home to over 600 homeless dogs.

Today, we are honouring this inspirational lady who devoted her life to saving dogs. And what a legacy she did leave behind, and to all the animals, we must be kind.
Kate Ward in Camberley, England in 1962 🤍