Pride Rock Rescue

12/20/2025

Before we introduce the six surviving puppies of KYA by name, we would like to take a moment to honor and remember the three babies that are not here with Kya today.

🌈 In Loving Memory of Kya’s Three Angels 🐾

🤍 Roho — Spirit

🤍 Amari — Strength, Eternal, Immortal

🤍 Zola — Calm, Peaceful

Run free, sweet babies 🌈🐶
You were loved deeply, you mattered, and you will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, wait for us at the Bridge. 💕

🕊️🌈🐾

12/19/2025

Posting again! Let’s help make the magic happen for this family!

🎄❤️💚Pride Rock Rescue ADOPTS!🎄❤️💚

Over the years, Pride Rock Rescue has sponsored a family for the holiday season; while we discontinued this a couple of years ago, we are happy and excited to bring it back!
You see, a local family that has faced more than their fair share of hardships and struggles that go far beyond what many are already feeling in today’s tough economy, has reignited our hopes of being able to help!

We’re inviting you, our amazing community, to join us in lifting them up. Together, we can remind them that they’re not alone and that compassion still runs deep!

Below, is an Amazon wishlist where you can purchase a gift or gift card that will be sent directly to their front door! 🎅🎁🎄(And yes, we absolutely did include items for their four-leggeds!) 💜
(Items may change as “Black Friday” deals and “Cyber Monday” deals occur).

Here is the wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F58SXJ47NQMH?ref_=wl_share

12/18/2025

PLEASE KEEP SHARING!!!

🚨💔 URGENT APPROVED FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED — PLEASE READ & SHARE FOR GIGI 💔🚨
📍 Fostered in WEST Hartford, CT
(Gigi has been on our intake list; we are still closed for any future intakes)

This is GIGI, a 1-year-old, 55-lb Plott Hound mix… and this sweet girl has already survived more than most dogs ever should.

When GIGI was just a tiny puppy, she was kicked so hard in the head that her eye was forced out, and she needed emergency surgery to remove it. She has only one eye now — but that one eye is full of love, hope, and a desperate wish that someone will finally choose her. ❤️‍🩹

What makes this even more heartbreaking?
The “rescue” that originally brought Gigi to CT has refused to take her back — and this isn’t the first time… or even the second time… we have stepped in for their dogs... Gigi deserves SO much better than being abandoned by the very group that was supposed to stand by her.

Despite everything she’s endured, Gigi is STILL gentle, loving, and eager to bond. She loves to play, loves to cuddle, and wants nothing more than a family to belong to.

GIGI’S NEEDS:
✔️ Fully vetted and ready for adoption
✔️ Good with other dogs — meet & greets required
❌ No cats or small animals
🏡 Fully fenced-in yard required
👧 Kids 12+ (she doesn’t know her own strength)
📍 Located in West Hartford, CT

Gigi has survived cruelty, abandonment, and disappointment… but she hasn’t given up. Please don’t let the world give up on her.

🏡 She needs a home NOW — someone loving, someone who sees her worth and can appreciate her playful personality just as much as they adore her love of snuggling up with them!

Even if you can’t adopt, SHARING can help her more than you know 🙏💕

Online application: https://form.jotform.com/priderockrescue/pride-rock-rescue-dog-application

12/15/2025

Rock and rescue is doing a fundraiser for us! Who doesn’t love a hand painted rock to keep or gift! 💟🪨🎨

Send a friend or a loved one a smile Maybe Christmas is a hard time for someone you care about. Brighten a day sending one anonymously, or with a note that says “thinking of you” or “remember to smile” or “you are loved”
$14 goes anywhere in the country
The two on bottom left add $3 for shipping weight 

12/15/2025

🏥KYA went to Norwichtown Veterinary Hospital this morning and was diagnosed with Metritis (a serious bacterial infection and inflammation of the uterus, typically happening within days of giving birth due to retained placentas or bacteria entering the birth canal), confirmed via x-ray and cytology. She received fluids and we brought home some a/d food aka “critical care Rx food” and clavamox. 💊
🙏Praying that these antibiotics work for her and that we do not have to resort to Baytril, as that would mean pulling the pups and bottle feeding them ❤️‍🩹
KYA weighed in at 23lbs today and surely needs to put on more weight. Luckily, no fever was present.
KYA, her pups and myself are beyond grateful for all of your love and support! 💓
❣️HUGE thank you to Dawn, Kat & Dr. Satterfield❣️

12/15/2025

🐾🙏🐾 Prayers needed again for Mama Kya! We will be bringing her to the vet tomorrow as we fear she may have aspirated while birthing and cleaning up her babies. ❤️‍🩹 We hope to get a better idea as to what is going on and pray that it is just post-partum acid reflux and that her lungs are clear. 🐾🙏🐾 Kya also has not been eating that well and she cannot afford to lose anymore weight!
We updated her Amazon wishlist to be short and concise for items needed immediately for the sake of both her health and comfort 💝

Thank you all so much who have donated both monetarily as well as via her wishlist on Amazon!

💝If you’re able to donate - please put “KYA & PUPS” in the memo
💟 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/priderockrescue
💟 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/PrideRockRescue
💟CashApp: https://cash.app/$PrideRockRescue
💟Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JC7PKFG7BWYE?ref_=wl_share

12/14/2025

My sincerest apologies for such a delay with a “final” update on Mama Kya and her babies; it surely has been a lengthy time of no sleep for myself as well as for the new mama…
Individual pictures of each surviving baby are in the comment section in this post.

I’ll keep this short and sweet, but want to thank each and every single one of you who have donated towards Kya and her pups, as well as to those who have made themselves readily available for me the past 48 hours to check in, listen to me freak out and ugly cry, answer any and all questions I had as well as reminding me of my purpose and place in Kya’s life.

The first pup was delivered in a full sac WITH the placenta; KYA didn’t know what to do (and honestly, neither did I) but, I did intervene to tear the sac open and cut and clamp her umbilical cord. KYA intently watched and then was a champ for the others!

Puppy #5 was the one that started to break me as I could feel the confusion and loss that Kya felt within herself. ::commence big, ugly, snot crying::

Puppy #7 was completely under developed and, at best, 1/4 the size of the others and he was DOA… I will not say anything further about him due to…well…

Puppy #9 did need assistance to fully “arrive” and was also delivered in his amniotic sac with placenta; he likely passed in utero as it was apparent that Meconium toxicity was present…

Puppies 5, 7 and 9 will be named within the same scope of theme once names are decided on for the beautiful six survivors. They matter just as much as the others and will not be forgotten.

Mama KYA and her six babies are doing well!!! Since we haven’t a clue who “fathered” these babies, we will be DNA testing them around four weeks old to gain a better idea of their genetic makeup to ensure the best possible homes for them when they are ready to be adopted!

Again, thank you ALL for your support, compassion and love. KYA, her pups and myself thank each and every single one of you.

12/12/2025

🐾🙏🐾 Please say prayers that Kya has a safe and smooth delivery! Thank you all so much who have donated both monetarily as well as via her wishlist on Amazon!
Paws crossed we don’t end up at the ER vet for an emergency c-section! Again, Kya’s wellbeing will absolutely take precedence.
💝If you’re able to donate - please put “KYA & PUPS” in the memo
💟 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/priderockrescue
💟 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/PrideRockRescue
💟CashApp: https://cash.app/$PrideRockRescue
💟Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JC7PKFG7BWYE?ref_=wl_share

12/11/2025

Posting again! 🙏

🚨💔 URGENT APPROVED FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED — PLEASE READ & SHARE FOR GIGI 💔🚨
📍 Fostered in WEST Hartford, CT
(Gigi has been on our intake list; we are still closed for any future intakes)

This is GIGI, a 1-year-old, 55-lb Plott Hound mix… and this sweet girl has already survived more than most dogs ever should.

When GIGI was just a tiny puppy, she was kicked so hard in the head that her eye was forced out, and she needed emergency surgery to remove it. She has only one eye now — but that one eye is full of love, hope, and a desperate wish that someone will finally choose her. ❤️‍🩹

What makes this even more heartbreaking?
The “rescue” that originally brought Gigi to CT has refused to take her back — and this isn’t the first time… or even the second time… we have stepped in for their dogs... Gigi deserves SO much better than being abandoned by the very group that was supposed to stand by her.

Despite everything she’s endured, Gigi is STILL gentle, loving, and eager to bond. She loves to play, loves to cuddle, and wants nothing more than a family to belong to.

GIGI’S NEEDS:
✔️ Fully vetted and ready for adoption
✔️ Good with other dogs — meet & greets required
❌ No cats or small animals
🏡 Fully fenced-in yard required
👧 Kids 12+ (she doesn’t know her own strength)
📍 Located in East Hartford, CT

Gigi has survived cruelty, abandonment, and disappointment… but she hasn’t given up. Please don’t let the world give up on her.

🏡 She needs a home NOW — someone loving, someone who sees her worth and can appreciate her playful personality just as much as they adore her love of snuggling up with them!

Even if you can’t adopt, SHARING can help her more than you know 🙏💕

Online application: https://form.jotform.com/priderockrescue/pride-rock-rescue-dog-application

12/08/2025

BUDDY is a 55lb 2 year old who absolutely LOVES other dogs and is in dire need of either a foster or adoptive home. Once again, this doggo was pulled by a CT “rescue” and had intentions of sending him back down south knowing he’d be slated for euthanasia for the simple fact that he had an injury and was not instantly ready to be sold. I mean “adopted out”.
🧬BUDDY’S🧬:
• 55% Australian Shepherd
• 23% Labrador Retriever
• 15% Miniature American Shepherd
• 3% Collie
• 2% Border Collie
🐈 Currently with other cats and is playful and will chase but has not exhibited prey drive and just wants to play
🐕 LOVES and NEEDS another playful doggo in the home to romp around with! He insists!
🏥 Fully vetted and MDR1 test showed no negative interactions to drug classifications that typically are a risk for certain breeds, like Australian Shepherds.
🐾BUDDY is a happy-go-lucky boy and is very eager to please and make any family (with another doggo!) complete!
BUDDY is currently in Griswold, CT and needs a new landing spot sooner than later, whether it be a foster or an adopter. Online application: https://form.jotform.com/priderockrescue/pride-rock-rescue-dog-application

12/06/2025

🚨💔 URGENT APPROVED FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED — PLEASE READ & SHARE FOR GIGI 💔🚨
📍 Fostered in WEST Hartford, CT
(Gigi has been on our intake list; we are still closed for any future intakes)

This is GIGI, a 1-year-old, 55-lb Plott Hound mix… and this sweet girl has already survived more than most dogs ever should.

When GIGI was just a tiny puppy, she was kicked so hard in the head that her eye was forced out, and she needed emergency surgery to remove it. She has only one eye now — but that one eye is full of love, hope, and a desperate wish that someone will finally choose her. ❤️‍🩹

What makes this even more heartbreaking?
The “rescue” that originally brought Gigi to CT has refused to take her back — and this isn’t the first time… or even the second time… we have stepped in for their dogs... Gigi deserves SO much better than being abandoned by the very group that was supposed to stand by her.

Despite everything she’s endured, Gigi is STILL gentle, loving, and eager to bond. She loves to play, loves to cuddle, and wants nothing more than a family to belong to.

GIGI’S NEEDS:
✔️ Fully vetted and ready for adoption
✔️ Good with other dogs — meet & greets required
❌ No cats or small animals
🏡 Fully fenced-in yard required
👧 Kids 12+ (she doesn’t know her own strength)
📍 Located in East Hartford, CT

Gigi has survived cruelty, abandonment, and disappointment… but she hasn’t given up. Please don’t let the world give up on her.

🏡 She needs a home NOW — someone loving, someone who sees her worth and can appreciate her playful personality just as much as they adore her love of snuggling up with them!

Even if you can’t adopt, SHARING can help her more than you know 🙏💕

Online application: https://form.jotform.com/priderockrescue/pride-rock-rescue-dog-application

12/06/2025