Mending Souls

07/01/2025

06/19/2025

Tiny has found his forever home! His mama ‘Panda’ is still waiting for hers. If you can donate towards the fundraiser to help with these guys’ medical care, please do! Every few dollars adds up. They were taken in as an abandoned pair that needed 2 cherry eye removal surgeries, a hernia repair surgery, and heartworm treatment on top of standard spay/neuter, vax & deworm care. The vet gave us an INCREDIBLE discount for this case but we still need help covering everything.

The bill is attached if you wish to see (you'll also see a neuter from the same visit for ANOTHER abandoned puppy that is with the rescue too) and Panda will have to receive continued heartworm treatment. We do not ask for donations often & really are asking for help with these dogs. They've made great progress with the TLC of their foster mom & we are hopeful to get Panda into a wonderful home soon!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/abandoned-bulldog-needs-cherry-eye-surgery?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ-oTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuihBcjKqBLI-EQwhllgd4rTM_--LNxAej4N3XL5kXZNokv3Yn923L0kBu8F_aem_bWLh2X-43X3kgmlshHUcaQ

06/17/2025

We got an awesome donation package sent to us from Amazon! Thank you so much Andres!!

06/05/2025

It's hot outside. We all feel it. I'm starting to see those posts again. "Thinking about getting Bella a summer cool down shave". LISTEN! If your dog has the kind of coat that doesn't need shaved year round, and you're thinking it will make them cooler during the summer, you're probably wrong! Look up the breed grooming standards. Most dogs who get "summer cuts" are not supposed to be shaved ever! Many groomers refuse to do these services. You might be doing more damage than good!

So what do we do in the Florida summer heat?
Keep you & your dog well hydrated. Bring water with you & take breaks if you notice excessive panting. Go on walks in the earlier mornings & later evenings as much as possible. If you do go out during the heat of the day, make sure your dog has access to shade or grass & is never forced for any duration of time to be walking on straight concrete or asphalt. If it's too hot for the back of your hand to touch the ground, it's too hot for them! If you go to any market-type events with your dog, get some booties & train your dog to have a positive experience wearing them.

If you have a fenced backyard that your dog loves to be in, limit access to only a few minutes at a time. Especially for brachycephalic breeds!! You can incorporate a kiddy pool & some kind of shaded covering. You can even install an outdoor fan to provide them with a nice breeze! All of these things along with your dogs natural coat will help keep them cool. In case of emergency with heat stroke, remember to cool the dog SLOWLY! Ice cold water is counter productive & can cause shock. Always have the number for your closest emergency vet written down for easy access.

05/29/2025

Came home & parked my car to get out & open the gate. When I got out of the car, this little guy went running under my tire! I scooped him up & brought him down to the house & released him near my pond. He should be much happier there instead of out in the ditches!

05/28/2025

Love work like this 👏🏻

05/14/2025

Look at this handsome boy! Tucker has been scheduled for his vet apt next Thursday & he’s anxiously awaiting his new home. He was a “street pup” believed to be about 9-10 months old & potentially full breed Jack Russell Terrier. He’s on the larger side but he reminds me so much of Kiki who we took in at the beginning of this year! (Full JRT bought from an Amish breeder)

This sweet guy is full of young terrier energy. Loves to play! Crate trained & potty trained already. Very lovable. He can be a bit of a barker but he understands “no” and he’s very trainable. Not adoptable for apartment or townhome residences. He gets along well with everybody! No aggression issues. He’s looking for the right active home to adopt him after his neuter next week! If you think that might be you, please read more about him at the link below & send an inquiry thru the Petfinder site

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/tucker-76291312/fl/st-cloud/mending-souls-fl1814/

04/30/2025

Please share!!!
Tiny is an English Bulldog mix who was abandoned by his owner & picked up by a foster of ours. He had 2 cherry eyes that were first & foremost apparent needs. Tiny was left behind with a female (possibly his mom) so we knew we had a minimum of 2 alterations along with 2 cherry eye repairs to handle with these dogs! I went ahead & opened a fundraiser for Tinys eye surgery while we scheduled the dogs to get their vetting completed. NOW THEYVE BEEN SEEN & WE HAVE THE FULL REPORT!! Tiny had a hernia repair to add to the list of surgeries & mama Panda was diagnosed heartworm positive. Luckily we had an INCREDIBLE blessing from the vet which lowered this bill substantially. But we are still in need of donations to help cover everything! The bill is attached below (you'll also see a neuter from the same visit for another abandoned puppy that is with this foster mom) and Panda will have to receive continued heartworm treatment. Please if you can donate any small amount we would appreciate the support! If you cannot spare a few dollars we always benefit from sharing with your community & friends!! We do not ask for donations often & really are asking for help with these dogs. They've made visible progress already with the TLC of their foster mom & we are hopeful to get them placed into wonderful homes soon.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/abandoned-bulldog-needs-cherry-eye-surgery?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ-oTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuihBcjKqBLI-EQwhllgd4rTM_--LNxAej4N3XL5kXZNokv3Yn923L0kBu8F_aem_bWLh2X-43X3kgmlshHUcaQ

04/23/2025

I can't agree more with this message! 👏🏻
I REALLY wish that parents would take dog bite warnings more seriously & stop seeing this kind of behavior as cute. It is cute of the baby. But it's scary when you pay attention to the dog.

04/19/2025

Gucci found his forever home today!!! Woohoooooo 🎉 The amazing couple who adopted him has spent the past 10 years adopting senior dogs. We're so glad to know that his golden days will be spent with a secure, loving family! He's in good hands 😊