Howling Hounds Sanctuary Rescue

09/04/2024

LIFE GOES ON

I look at my emails once every three hours during the day, 5am to 11pm, deleting the promotions, irrelevant emails selling insurance or telling me that I’ve won something. One of the prominent emails that I delete are postings about dogs scheduled for euthanization primarily from southern Florida. I don’t even look at the emails any longer because I can’t do anything for the myriad dogs awaiting death. It is depressing, unhinging, I know that I can’t help them only shutter at the thought of what they are going through.
Perhaps we could save some of them if we only had room to take them in. Stretched to the point of breaking our rescue fights against the tide of surrenders and found dogs in the wild. How could we possibly do more? At the end of the day, I go to sleep with the howls of our family calling for a solution that we all know is not coming anytime soon.
Rescue work isn’t a glamorous effort, it doesn’t reward you with fame and fortune, on the contrary it is a lonely job. The only benefit we get is a lick of the face, a wagging tail, and the look of thanks our dogs give us at feeding time. It is not an ideal situation for them, they are not free, but they are alive and healthy. Occasionally, averaging about 5 times a month, one of our lucky charges gets a chance at a new life with all the attention and happiness that comes with being apart of a loving family where they are one of maybe a couple of other dogs living in freedom and comfort. I often wonder if they remember where they have come from.
Again, I search my emails and again I delete them. Am I any different than the executioner? Do I care less about those I can’t save? My fear is I won’t keep up with the tasks I already carry. I will achieve an equilibrium of feelings as the entropy of my consciousness fades my ability to care.
Life goes on for the community, immutable against the tumultuous flow of unwanted souls. In the corner of my emotional attachment to the rescue effort is an anger that simmers that only a dog’s breathing love keeps at bay. Today I commit to carry on with the work knowing that not all are rescued, that a community ignores the suffering for they too are suffering.

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09/02/2024

HAPPY LABOR DAY
Morning with friends

08/28/2024

THE INTENSITY OF RAIN

As I browse through the various websites of pet rescues and foster programs who are looking for homes for their charges, I can’t help but wonder as to why there are so many and the growing number of them obfuscates my mind.
I scroll through the myriad postings about abuse and survival and realize I can’t come to grips with the reasons this happens. Is society so cruel that they ignore the reality of it or is our communal ignorance an attempt to deny the rights of these animals.
In Florida they are nothing more than property, slaves to the whims of those who would mistreat their benign nature. There is no case ever that is justified by the actions of the abused. Many die of this abuse, many more go unnoticed and dissolve into the earth without a care of human sympathy.
I persist in my reading aligning the mishaps with the overwhelming flow of unwanted animals into shelters and rescues that due to the volume are on the brink of collapse. Shelters deal with the flow by killing those deemed unworthy of life unadoptable their only claim to the executioner.
Like the rain, persistent in its downward momentum, we watch as the numbers increase year over year without relief without an umbrella to slow the profusion of droplets. As I view the pictures and videos of the helpless, I notice first the tear-stained cheeks and the swollen eyes of those who only want love, who only give love, who only suffer the lack of love.
My anger arises from those who do harm to their pets, without consequence they discard them, without a moral obligation they display a narcissistic selfishness that most think is not possible, but it is possible, and no one sees the need to do anything about it.
I fear the intensity of rain, I am ashamed of my neighbors who do nothing, I can’t give enough to the cause of saving them knowing I can’t save enough to make a difference.

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08/24/2024

We did a live drawing just shortly after 2 from our 50/50 raffle with the adoption event at Tractor Supply. This is the winning ticket. They have been contacted and have donated their 50% back to rescue. What amazing people we met today and we have a home visit scheduled for adoptionwith one of our dogs as well. Thank you for my volunteers and it was great seeing CARE there. Another wonderful shelter located in Rukin.

08/24/2024

08/24/2024

Having a good time at Tractor Supply. We are here until 2 pm.

08/24/2024

Today is the day. Come out to Tractor Supply in Riverview. We will have some of our adoptable dogs with us. We are having a 50/50 raffle and Andrea will be joining us to help educate on the overcrowding of shelters and rescues. She is working for her Gold Award in Girl Scouts.

08/22/2024

Hope to meet lots of new people.

08/22/2024

All of these beautiful babies are looking for their furever homes. Applications can be filled out at dogsrgr8.com and fill free to call us for more information. They need a loving family so they can rest their heads on a nice soft lap.

08/21/2024

SATURDAY 10 TO 2
TRACTOR SUPPLY on Big Bend in Riverview.
Come see some of our adorable and adoptable pups. Not sure who we will be bringing yet. Take a chance at our 50/50 raffle. All proceeds help our dogs. You do not need to be present for the drawing. I hope to see everyone this Saturday. Please share with everyone you know.

08/20/2024

Come out and join us this Saturday August 24th at Tractor Supply. Bring your furbabies as they will have treats for them to try and maybe you will see a furbaby to add to your family. Tell all your family, friends and neighbors about this event. We will be doing a 50/50 Raffle to support the dogs. No need to be present at the time of drawing. We will draw at 2pm at the end of the event with the manager of Tractor Supply. We will give you a call to notify you that you have won and do it live on Facebook.

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08/17/2024

Update Update:
Sprout is feeling better. No bleeding the last couple days. We did go through with his neutering as recommended he was well enough. Still no answers but as long as no bleeding and he is acting fine we will take it. Lol
Thank you everyone for your prayers and kind words.

UPDATE:
$830+ and 5 hours and still no real answers.
Sprout is happy and active as ever but still no explanation. Not one drop of blood the whole time there but woke up to a messy bed after only 3 hours sleep. We did blood work. Red count good. White count good. A little anemic which was to be expected. F***l good, urine good. Nothing on exrays or ultrasound. No swelling or redness. Kidney function seems fine doesn't seem to be prolapse. What then?????? They have started him on an antibiotic and an anti inflammatory. We just need to monitor him and take him back for recheck and any other tests that might be needed. But for now it is a mystery.

I guess I will be spending my night at the emergency vet tonight. Not sure what's going on with him but bleeding from his p***s. VEG here we come. Why do things always happen on the weekends. Had a good time at the adoption event today but came back to this. He is still in a excited happy mood so that's a plus. We will keep you posted.

08/17/2024

Adoption Event at Tampa Executive Airport going on now. Come our and find your new furry friend.

08/16/2024

Don't forget to come out and see some of our wonderful pups that will be up for adoption. Event is tomorrow Saturday August 17th starting at 11am.

08/12/2024

A HUGE SHOUT out to Havana Pet Salon & Spa in Apollo Beach. Sadie did an amazing job as usual. This is our poor baby that was rescued from a hot garage in a kennel full of fesse. We are now waiting for a vet appointment and he has an adopter all ready lined up. Thank you again for the wonderful job and donating your services to our rescue.

08/10/2024

Trying to play catch up with our adoptions.
7 pups found their new furever homes in July. We couldn't be more happy for all of them. Thank you to all of our wonderful adopters.

08/04/2024

Bailey who is actually a curly haired white dog was totally black with mud after a small rain. He totally loves the mud and didn't mind the bath either. We love rainy days here at HHSR.

08/01/2024

Come out and join us and other rescues to see some adoptable furbabies. And don't forget to stop and meet Gunner and check out his children's books series. There will be games, prizes, food trucks a 50/50 raffle and lots more.
Tell your friends, family, neighbors. Heck just tell everyone and let's see how many times we can get this post shared.

08/01/2024

We keep saying we are full and can't take another dog and then we get these pictures. So I guess we can take one more dog. What is wrong with people. This dog was left in a crate in a hot garage for days. Animal control said there was no crime, but requested the door be left open a bit and a fan placed in the garage. Ugh
We picked him up a 9:30 last night and brought him home. He got a nice warm bath, we trimmed him up and tucked him in a nice cozy bed. He is playing well and enjoying life today. Next stop will be the vet to get checked out neutered and all his shots.

08/01/2024

Quick question for all our rescue friends out there!!
Do you require all animals that a foster or adopter has in their home to be spay/neutered??

07/30/2024

DOUBLE DONATION MONTH!!!!!!
Our fundraiser will accept orders through the month of August. We want to Thank all of you, who have already placed orders to help support our wonderful dogs here at Howling Hounds Sanctuary Rescue.

07/30/2024

Good night all
❤️ 🐶 ❤️

07/28/2024

07/25/2024

Our babies Raven and Ryder waiting patiently to see the vet. 2:15 now and appointment was for 1:30. Ugh!!! Both of these sweet babies have seizures so we are here for our yearly check up. 🙏 🙏 they are going to get us in soon.

07/22/2024

Our pups are getting excited

07/20/2024

They may not be interested in the pool but they are all interested in being adopted and having their own families. For more info call 763-202-3787 or 727-420-2805. We will be happy to answer your questions. Applications can be filled out at dogsrgr8.com

07/20/2024

10 MVP TICKETS - Let's play a game! Share below what your favorite thing is about our host or a memory you guys share together to make her feel special

07/19/2024

Howling Hounds Sanctuary Rescue is the recipient of a fundraiser by Lois and Pampered Chef

Here is my link for you to browse or join the party: