Harter's Hospice & PUPPY Rescue

01/05/2024

The best new year day has come and it has come for APOLLO!! We could not be more excited for him. Kids are his specialty and he’s got THREE. 🩵 I can’t wait to follow his new journey in life.

And to add- we had some generous donations for Apollo to go to day play. We paid for 5 so the family can send him to play with daisy and continue his social abilities!!!

Apollo’s mom message me. Their son said,”I have a new dog and it’s snowing. All my wishes have come true.”

01/04/2024

Mia’s update
We went to the vet, today. Went better than I expected and she is such a gem.
Mia weighed in at 80 #!!
She had her ears cleaned, her nails trimmed and X-rays done.
She received two weeks of antibiotics and prednisone for the skin infections and inflammation around her heart/lungs. Recheck by X-rays in 2 weeks. Then start doxycycline.
THE LEG WILL BE SAVED! We will schedule FHO surgery at the next check. After that surgery we will begin heartworm treatment. Somewhere in there she will be spayed as well.
Mia is eating and drinking well which was the first battle. She already looks better.

We’ve got a super long road ahead. We thank you for the support. I’m telling you it makes this process much more pleasant.

01/03/2024

Mia update

For those that have asked for a wish list we have one on Amazon.

MIA HHPR
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/271YJF6NG3IHD?ref_=wl_share

12/31/2023

I want to make a statement regarding things being said about Mia.
It was suggested we euthanize her. This person doesn’t know me, my rescue or our values. This person doesn’t know Mia, had not met her and doesn’t know her QOL, as we don’t, either.
WE DO NOT euthanize a dog bc of their ailments without learning the dog, the problems and options to help and or fix.
This statement was rude and extreme. This person also works at a Humane euthanizing clinic so saying this was pretty bold. I promise I will fight you if this is suggested without causation. I pride myself on our care and professionalism. Some rules are meant to be broken and this was one. If MIA were to remain tied up and declining then yes, there are worse things than death. But, she was saved by our ACO.
We promise these dogs the world if we can give it to them. We, also, do not allow suffering. HOWEVER, MIA IS suffering, at this time, bc she’s emaciated and in pain. We have begun care and pain management. There is no reason, at all, to consider euthanasia, at this time.
We specialize in palliative care for those that cannot recover. If that is what this is, she will get it. As of this day, MIA deserves the chance to recover. It’s a slow and long road that we will take her on. Safely and with love.

Let’s go by that golden rule: if you have nothing nice to say (about my rescue), don’t say anything at all. I can be a savage and won’t hold back. 💕

12/30/2023

Meet Alvin and Thodore!
These brothers have been in animal control since about 3 months old and are 9 months old now. There was a third that was adopted from ac so we took these two, TOGETHER! They are so happy running the nice big yard in the sun, having fun and foster dad is happy to have fur and paws around, again!
Win, win!!
Welcome, boys!!

12/28/2023

Thank you to all of our supporters! We could not do what we do without you.
Thank you to the committed foster parents that give endlessly and thoroughly. You are the positive change in each dogs’ life.
We will always put the dog’s best interest before our pride and ourselves.
Animal welfare has done no favors to our furry friends. We will keep trying!

We need foster homes, desperately. Please consider us! 🐶

12/21/2023

7 letdowns. SEVEN.
Apollo went MONTHS with zero interest and suddenly he was a little popular. Some didn’t even get to meet him and changed their mind. He had 7 interests/apps and nothing came about.
However, his foster family has never complained and added a stocking for Christmas. He is very, very loved. We still have hopes that his family is SOMEWHERE.
Apollo, too, is really enjoying day play while we wait. He’s become a staff favorite and is making friends every time he goes. That warms my heart so much!
Thank you to those that helped to gift him the punch cards. 💕
Hhpr.rescuegroups.org

12/19/2023

EDIT: FOSTER FOUND
THANK YOU

I NEED A MEDICAL FOSTER WITH DANE EXPERIENCE. This is all I am permitted to show at this time. This is an adult, female Great Dane. Severely starved and malnourished. She, also, has a broken hip. She is nowhere near being able to have surgery. This will be a long and slow process. If you can commit to me and to this dog please contact me.
She was apprehended and yes, it is being taken care of. What I need is a medical foster. Please.
She is friendly with dogs, cats and kids
Carla Harter

12/17/2023

TOBEY IS ADOPTED!
Merry Christmas sweet boy.
From a long, caged life in the basement to home for Christmas. Doesn’t get much better.

12/17/2023

Diamond is out and about in her new outfit, today. This little bits is too much. She has blossomed in foster care so well and is taking on the world. And, you may have guess, foster mom said, “MINE.” 15 and fabulous, fitting right in.
Merry Christmas, Diamond!

12/17/2023

See this handsome man with his new handsome dog? Well, he and his committed temp foster are the reason Cairo was able to hitch a ride on the Kennett van, today. Chris was seeking canine companionship and was sent my way. He chose this sweet guy and we made it happen. Cairo will go “foster to adopt” with Chris to make sure it’s a great fit but I have a feeling these smiles will be lasting ones.
I HAVE NO OPEN FOSTERS. This man is the ONLY reason I could tag another. We need you. So many ways this can happen but not without a COMMITTED foster, whether short or long term.
Welcome Cairo!!

12/16/2023

These showed up today!!!
Please, please take selfies and send them to me so I can make an album for supporting “if you see something, say something!”

12/15/2023

Merry Christmas, Nya. 🩵
She is by far the strongest and sweetest girl that made it out alive.
Nya is the epitome of the bully breed and of resilience.

12/08/2023

Anybody out there in the market for a purebred, super sweet and playful poodle??
Tobey is ready to start his looking journey for the bestest poodle family!
He is 8, dogs, cats, kids ☑️
Crate trained, house trained.
Vetting complete.
Arnold mo.

12/08/2023

This little girl had to go to ac bc her mom went to a nursing home. Meet Diamond.
Diamond is 15 and getting comfortable in her foster home. She has a couple other furballs to help show her around and help her feel comfortable.
We are happy to have her for however long she’d like to stay! 💕

We were only able to do this bc a foster stepped up to the plate. A new foster to us. Our rescue can only survive with foster homes. We need you!

12/07/2023

🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺

12/05/2023

Be that positive your dog needs and turns to! Don’t be a threat.

12/02/2023

Little miss Pixie is doing well.
She will still bite your face off for looking at her or her favorite mom. 😂
This little gal is a force to be reckoned with. Her collapsed trachea and beginnings of CHF don’t get her down, at all. She’s gone camping a couple times and now has her very own clean basket of blankets/clothes to lie in when she chooses.
Her and the resident dogs are super cute in their antics and living together.

Pixie also saw a psychic. 😂😂😂

(Videos in comments)

12/02/2023

Martha had her third comprehensive exam to help determine how to move forward. She was taken off hospice last month and keeps improving. Very mild improvement but it is still in that direction. She will have another at the end of the month and if still moving forward we will begin heartworm treatment in January.

Pictures is today and the other two are August when she was found, unable to stand or walk. She kept those babies safe and fed until help came.
She deserves this chance! 💕

12/02/2023

Harter's Hospice & PUPPY Rescue is in dire need of foster homes. The need continues to grow bc the mistreatment of our canine friends is growing by the day.
We do not only take the seniors, sick and dying. We ALWAYS want those dogs, yes. But, we take any and all kinds and all ages. We have parameters for safety.
Can you foster ONE TIME? Can each one timer get another one timer? That is the chain that could save many lives, just one time for you.

As a rescue, we cannot keep going without you.

Let’s talk! Message me here or Carla Harter

12/01/2023

Have a great weekend!
Spay! Neuter! Adopt!
Hhpr.rescuegroups.org

11/29/2023

Tobey: TAKE THIS OFF OR I AM LEAVING!
Lol. How adorable is this poodle boi?

Tobey had surgery, today. He had a mass on his chest removed. I’m voting for benign but the doc said it looked pretty suspicious. ☹️ We need some good juju. Tobey is experiencing all of the wonderful things in life that he’s not experienced in his 8 years. We want to keep him doing this and being incredibly sweet and of course handsome!

11/21/2023

We are looking for an experienced Great Dane foster no further than one hour from 63010. Max has his first vet appt set for 11/27 2pm. He still needs to be neutered along with rabies, dhpp and heartworm test. He’s a wonderful dog. What we can say so far is dogs, cats and kids are a go! 🩵 We would also entertain a foster to adopt bc you will fall in love with him.
Message me!
Video of play in comments!

EDIT TO ADD: max wont be neutered until 12mo old. We also require THOROUGH vetting which includes a HISTORY of heartworm testing and preventatives purchased and given.

11/20/2023

Let’s talk about crating your dogs.
Not everyone does and not every dog needs to be crated. And to note- no, it is not cruel. We do crate train our fosters.

SIZE MATTERS.
We are governed by the Mo dept of ag. There are specifics we must follow to appropriately crate our dogs. This should continue in the adopters home.

Dogs need to be able to sit up straight. They need to be able to stand.
They need to be able to stand up and turn around. Improper sizing of young dogs can inhibit proper growth. Improper sizing of adult dogs is quite uncomfortable. Compare it to the squatting position completing a task and when you stand up you kind of groan, go slow, stretch out the cramp or otherwise. SAME FOR DOGS. They should not be squished in a crate, unable to move properly. Please measure appropriately!

11/20/2023

Even when they know they’re beaitiful….

11/18/2023

Holy moly, meet Max!!
Kennett transport came up and brought us this gem. Max is 8mo old. His family longed for him to have a better life so KHD stepped in and let us take over.
Poor dude had a broken back leg that has been repaired but as you can see it doesn’t hinder his puppiness and playful times with resident doggo Opal!
Welcome Maximus ❤️‍🩹

11/17/2023

Please support our “if you see something, say something” campaign!

I want selfies in yours when they come. We will make a super cute album of all the wearers! 🐕

If you see something, say something.. Help us raise money for the rescue and the dogs that are our guests to adoption!

11/16/2023

Apollo is coming up on a year without a permanent family. Yes, he’s thriving in foster care but fosters understand their job and roll in a dog’s life. There are more lives that need them.

APOLLO IS PERFECT

Meet Apollo - an adoptable pet Dog

11/15/2023

When putting food in the boyscout bags for collection: DON’T FORGET DOG/CAT food! Many human food pantries do not stock pet food. When these situations arise, someone isn’t eating and it’s usually the human sharing their human food with their pet. ☹️ Grab a case and set it under your bag of human food.

My rescue did a community outreach program and food pantries were a focus. Our findings were just this. No pet food.
Keep human bellies full and donate pet food, today! ❤️‍🩹

Not to diminish scouting for food. IN ADDITION TO your human food donation. Or please take it to your local food pantry. Either way it will help and be appreciated.

SHARE!!!

11/14/2023

Get a tshirt and help support our cause!
“If you see something, say something” campaign!

If you see something, say something.. Help us raise money for the rescue and the dogs that are our guests to adoption!

11/13/2023

I had a very clear dream last night.
It was a dream that Ivy was adopted. Ivy’s new mom is middle aged, shoulder length auburn hair, medium build and wore a green coat.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! 👩‍🦰
Ivy is one of the easiest, most pleasant dogs to have.
Hhpr.rescuegroups.org

11/11/2023

Day one with Tobey!
Look at this amazing transformation by grooming him. HE IS SMILING!
He was so bad he was shampooed four times including oatmeal, medicated, a medicated that sits for ten minutes.
Our groomer is amazing!!
Foster mom was quick on her toes to get this done.
It’s only up from here poodle boi! 🩵

11/11/2023

Meet Tobey.
Tobey is a “if you see something, say something” kind’a guy. And, that’s exactly what happened. Without judgement it was noticed he wasn’t given a great life, a life in the basement in a cage. Every single day. With gentle discussion and explanation of what we do, it was agreed upon that Tobey could thrive in the rescue and have a better future.
He is 8 years old and sweet as can be, looooooves getting the love and attention he should have always had. He needs a deep cleaning and cutting on his coat which is scheduled tomorrow.

The healing process has begun.

Thank you to the ones that were kind and his voice. I will always preach “if you see something, say something.”

11/10/2023

Sort of a weird, somber day with the rescue.
I tagged these two teacup yorkies one day ago, spayed/neutered, released. They arrived, today. Fosters headed home with them, I get an emergency call from Quincy’s foster.
“he just died, he’s dead.” He spent the day with her, lots of pets and love. His balance was off, lethargic and not a happy or even scared dog. Just blah. He was just checked out. We have no idea why. Imperial AH was very kind in helping me with Quinn.

Welcome Pixie! She seems ok. Nervous, scared and a little growly. Understandably so. She seems to be settling in with her foster moms. I’m really hoping her outcome is much better. She’s in a good place to start her new journey!

Two, 4 #, teacup yorkies “found as strays.” Unaltered. BYB is my guess.
We have to do better, people. So many “don’ts” here. A needless death followed by a rough past to begin with.

RIP Quinn