Decator's Place/Mid Missouri Malamute Rescue

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

So what did you all do last night? Well for anyone who may ever question my love and commitment to these dogs.. my night consisted of sleeping in a dog bed on the floor in my kitchen with Lakota.. she is definitely a people oriented dog and was going to have none of this being left by herself thing.🤷🏻‍♀️This was after we tried to put her in the new building for the night because I didn’t want her inside due to the sick dogs, however, she had other ideals in mind and proceeded to get out of the building after which she thought she was going to go visit with my goats.. but Tritan, being the good boy he is, sounded the alarm and ratted Ms. Lakota out🤣 so we had no choice but to bring her now very muddy self inside. I’ve got to hand it to her.. she is very persistent so what else could we do.. we couldn’t risk her getting out and running off or killing our goats.. so inside it was🥰. I did my best to make sure she stayed away from everybody but at least we do have an idea of what this illness is now if she does happen to get sick, but hopefully not. 🙏🏻

Lakota was originally found as a stray at a cemetery and the founder held her for a few months until she got out and got shot chasing someone’s livestock and they couldn’t afford the vet bill so they surrendered her to a shelter who then had her leg amputated, after which she eventually found her way to the owner that had her now (who we know very well.. so of course was going to help her) unfortunately, after Lakota got out and killed some of the neighbors sheep, she was forced to have to surrender her to us to the owners dismay.

But good news is… I already had the perfect family in mind for Lakota! They have adopted from us several times before and I knew she’d be perfect for their household! So… she is currently on her way to her new furever home where she will be forever loved and cherished! Thank you Rachelle Garrison for opening your heart and your home once again for one of our sweet pups… we love you❣️

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12/19/2025

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

This is our original post with our payment options for those that are interested. They are $35 plus $5 shipping each. Please write calendar in the note of your payment and message us your address 😊

✨ Our 2026 Calendars Are Here ✨

We are so excited to announce the release of our 2026 Decator's Place/Mid Missouri Malamute Rescue calendar, featuring stunning, original artwork by the incredibly talented Cameo Anderson

This year’s calendar is especially close to our hearts. It showcases many of our sanctuary pups..the dogs who will always call Decator’s Place home…along with a special tribute page honoring two souls we lost this year but will never forget: DeSoto and Wylie….and our very own Decator front and center🥰

Price of each calendar will be $35.00 with a $5 shipping charge.. Every calendar purchased directly supports the care, rehabilitation, and future of our rescue dogs. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone! Please message us with your address after purchase 😊

Thank you, as always, for supporting our mission and the artist who help bring it to life❤️.

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12/18/2025

Rescue never ends, neither do the bills unfortunately 😕 We owe all of you a HUGE thank you for helping us to buy a pallet of food. With 60 plus dogs we go through ALOT of food so hopefully this will get us over the hump til Greater Goods has some we can purchase.
Anyway I'm posting this as a request for help AFTER Christmas. I know everyone is strapped because it's Christmas and you guys have helped buy a pallet of food, sent food and sent toys and treats to our pups.
However yesterday our vet came to the rescue to do well checks and vaccines for 33 of our residents. That was a cost of $3300 and we will need to bring in the final 30, so that will be another $3000. Add on the vet bills we have run up testing to figure out what this virus is and the total will be in the neighborhood of $8000 and unfortunately our vet isn’t the kind to let us run up a tab😬
So after Christmas we will be pushing calendars, we still have ornaments, raffle the quilt that was graciously donated back to us and a couple tree skirts we didn't get a chance to before Christmas and have our Winter auction. Oh and yes, ALOT of begging 🙄so if you can find it in your heart to dig just a little bit deeper and helps us get this vet billed paid we would greatly appreciate it.🥰

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12/18/2025

We did it everyone! Thank you so much for being such a vital part of our rescue family… we raised the money for the pallet of food! It will be in tomorrow!!

We love and appreciate you all❤️

*Rey says thank you for the food😋

12/18/2025

Order your calendar today..please help us to continue saving lives🥰

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12/18/2025

As usual, I’m a bit behind on posting… months and months of endless illness can do that to you😩. My vitamin D levels that were basically non existent are now toxically high despite me doing nothing different from normal. My potassium is still off, my parathyroid is off, I’m dizzy, I’m exhausted, the brain fog is beyond real and I am just a mess! Between not feeling well, juggling endless doctor appointments and tests, and dealing with a wave of sick pups here at the rescue, my energy has been running on fumes lately.

My poor husband has been holding down the fort literally by himself.. including taking care of our disabled daughter and our household while I try to function the best I can. He does not get near the credit he deserves unfortunately… as the rescue itself is a 24 hour a day job on him and then adding to it has given him basically endless days and sleepless nights… most people would have bolted by now but he’s standing strong and handling things well for someone who’s wife threw him into rescue😬

After S**a underwent additional testing, we finally feel like we have a better grasp on what’s been going on with our pups…a combination of staph, E. coli, and severe bronchial infections have been making the rounds. It’s been a lot, and I’m even starting to wonder if some of has been contributing to my own health struggles.

But regardless…
In the background of the chaos…three very special souls quietly joined our pack.

Please help us officially welcome Naila, Cargon, and Lakota 💙

All three are owner surrenders( Cargon was originally a stray so a family held him briefly before surrendering to us) , and all three are as sweet as can be.

Despite the exhaustion and the challenges, we are so grateful to have them here. They are safe, they are loved, and they will spend the rest of their lives knowing nothing but patience and never-ending love.

Better late than never…welcome home, sweet ones❤️

12/17/2025

We are getting there but are not at the $1200 mark yet! Please share and donate ❤

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12/17/2025

✨ Our 2026 Calendars Are Here ✨

We are so excited to announce the release of our 2026 Decator's Place/Mid Missouri Malamute Rescue calendar, featuring stunning, original artwork by the incredibly talented Cameo Anderson

This year’s calendar is especially close to our hearts. It showcases many of our sanctuary pups..the dogs who will always call Decator’s Place home…along with a special tribute page honoring two souls we lost this year but will never forget: DeSoto and Wylie….and our very own Decator front and center🥰

Price of each calendar will be $35.00 with a $5 shipping charge.. Every calendar purchased directly supports the care, rehabilitation, and future of our rescue dogs. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone! Please message us with your address after purchase 😊

Thank you, as always, for supporting our mission and the artist who help bring it to life❤️.

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12/17/2025

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🎅The Christmas Dog Nobody Saw🐾🐾

On a quiet Christmas Eve, with the world tucked in tight,
The house glowed softly in the warm candlelight.
The tree shimmered gently, the stockings hung straight,
And magic felt close… but for one left to fate.

Outside in the cold, by the back garden gate,
Lay a dog once cherished, now forgotten by late.
A year ago he arrived with bright wrapping and bows—
A gift for the children, as the story now goes.

At first there were giggles, new toys, and delight,
But excitement fades fast when the season takes flight.
What once felt like treasure soon felt like a chore,
And slowly he mattered to no one anymore.

Curled tight against winter, his breath small and slow,
His fur dusted silver by the falling snow.
He waited in silence for footsteps or love,
While stars watched him gently from the darkness above.

Then through the still night came a soft-crunching sound—
Bootsteps that sparkled where they touched the ground.
A red-coated figure with a lantern aglow
Knelt down beside him in the shimmering snow.

With hands warm as firelight, he brushed off the frost,
Whispering kind words for the life nearly lost.
“You were never a trinket,” he said with a sigh,
“A soul isn’t something one should cast aside.”

The dog lifted his head with what strength he could spare,
And leaned into the stranger who finally cared.
In one gentle motion, he lifted him high,
Holding him close as he glanced at the sky.

“Come, little one,” he called to the reindeer above,
“Let’s find this heart a home full of steady, true love.
Not a moment of wonder, not a season’s quick joy—
But a family who sees you as more than a toy.”

And as the sleigh lifted into the winter night air,
A sparkle of hope lingered bright everywhere.
For some gifts are fleeting—but a life is not so;
A dog’s trust is forever, more precious than snow.

And long after the sleigh dipped out of sight,
A voice echoed softly through the peaceful night:

“Remember this always, and remember it right—
A dog is a promise, not a present of light.”

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