Doggie Doula and Foster Care

Doggie Doula and Foster Care An experienced foster mom for Hospice dogs, Pregnant dogs, and dogs with behavioral issues. We also take in bottle litters and special needs puppies.

09/08/2025

Not quite a week post OP. And Gunner is being a pretty great patient so far. But this puppy is definitely getting stirr-crazy with his crate rest.
So tonight we let him and Lissa have a small play session before bed.

Hopefully, only a few more weeks and Gunner can play freely again. We can't wait for him to be healed up, and headed to his forever home 💙

Gunner made it through surgery!! And things are looking up. He will have some pins holding the bones steady for a while....
09/02/2025

Gunner made it through surgery!! And things are looking up. He will have some pins holding the bones steady for a while. But all hardware will be able to be removed post healing!
That means Gunner wont be setting off the metal detectors forever 🤣 it also means that his healing process should go smoothly, pending he follows Dr's orders and stays off his feet.

We are still trying to cover the last $1500-$2000 of his bill. So please keep those amazing donations coming. No amount is too small! Every share also helps, spread the word about these awesome rescues, just trying to save animals lives. 🖤

https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/cec31d17-fb20-45e9-9d67-8da755bee74d

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3126459946237952377&created=1756555539

09/02/2025

Good morning everyone!
Today's the day!! Gunners leg repair will be performed this afternoon 🎊

We want to thank everyone who has supported this mission! Too many times rescues have to resort to amputation, simply because the cost of repair is so much higher. You have helped us raise just over $3000!
But we can't stop there! I know we can raise the last $2000 to cover this surgery cost.

Our rescue groups will never stop fighting for these loving pets. Its because of the generosity and support that all of you share with us, that we can help dogs like Gunner.
So thank you! Please keep sharing Gunners fundraiser. No contribution is too small 🖤

*911 FUNDRAISING ALERT!*First I would like to thank all of our amazing supporters who have donated so far! We have raise...
08/31/2025

*911 FUNDRAISING ALERT!*

First I would like to thank all of our amazing supporters who have donated so far! We have raised $2500 towards our goal. Thats half way!!

Gunners surgery is scheduled for Sept 2nd. We are desperately trying to raise the other half, so this beautiful puppy can keep his leg! Please share far and wide!

**Id like to highlight something pretty awesome about this journey so far. I have been involved in rescue and rehabilitation for over a decade. One of the uglier sides of this world, is how possessive and territorial individuals can be over animals and funds.
This is the FIRST situation where I have had not one but 2 other rescues step up to the plate and offer help with no strings attached. No arguments, just one united goal of helping a puppy thrive again. Its been a pretty amazing experience!** Forever Changed Animal Rescue is just like me. A smaller nonprofit, trying to save the lives of innocent animals. Without hesitation they helped me get Gunner seen by one of their vets and then took over "custody" of him, while leaving him in my foster care.
Here is where the beautiful side of Dog Showing side stepped in. I was introduced to the present of Atlantic GSP Rescue through a show handler I followed after helping deliver a litter of Foxhounds. This amazing woman donated some of her own funds and is waiting in the sidelines for further assistance. Once again..... no strings, no arguments, just love and healing. Kris Eckard and Faith Fields thank you again for being amazing individuals.

Now back to Gunner! He has been an excellent paitent so far. He desperately wants to play with his new house mates. But is sticking to leash walking nicely. He is in happy spirits and knows we're here to help.
Too many times rescues have to resort to amputation over repair. The cost is much higher to fix the leg and resources today are scarce! Please help us raise the other half of his surgery cost, so we can save Gunner's leg!

Preferred donating options (fee free)

Zeffy
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/cec31d17-fb20-45e9-9d67-8da755bee74d

Venmo
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3126459946237952377&created=1756555539

Or META 👇(there is a small fee when using this form. And a delayed deposit, but I know people like to track the donation total 🖤)

911!! We are trying to save this 7mo GSP puppies broken leg! Forever Changed Animal Rescue and I are partnering up to sa...
08/29/2025

911!! We are trying to save this 7mo GSP puppies broken leg!

Forever Changed Animal Rescue and I are partnering up to save this sweet puppy.

Gunner is a very sweet young dog who had a fall down a set of stairs. His previous owners could not afford the surgery to repair his femur and we were asked to take Gunner into our rescue.

Due to his young age we were hoping to avoid amputation but the surgical cost to repair his leg will require some fund-raising. We are hoping to raise roughly $6000 to cover post surgery rehab also!

Please go to https://www.facebook.com/share/15pyMeWbfg/ for donation directly to his new rescue!

Another group pulled them. But thank you all for the help
07/30/2025

Another group pulled them. But thank you all for the help

ADOPTION PENDING Well folks. We have some disappointing news. Formerly known as Bruce, now Gus has been returned to our ...
07/09/2025

ADOPTION PENDING

Well folks. We have some disappointing news. Formerly known as Bruce, now Gus has been returned to our care.
Now let me start off by saying his previous adopters did not give up on him. Gus spent 6 weeks at Muddy and Co. Puppy academy and they exhausted all options to better him and tame his anxiety. Unfortunately the first dog in the home made it very clear that he was not ready to share his family. So for everyone's safety, Gus is now looking for another chance at love.

Here's a little back story on this handsome sweetheart. Gus/Bruce grew up in our kennel system. Many breeds such as hounds do not handle kennel life well. Gus was no exception and developed some pretty serious kennel anxiety. His team of caretakers begged for options to help him, and reached out for help with training and foster care. This is where we came in. We chipped away at his broken exterior and found a pretty wonderful boy underneath the surface.

Today Gus is delightful to work with. He checks every single box. Cat, Dog, and kid social. Honestly he would probably let the burglar in your home and lead them straight to the cookie jar 🤣
Gus also is wonderful around our working show horse farm. He can be trusted with animals of all sizes and even stays on the property (when supervised)
Jeff Nani put 6 weeks of incredible training and rehabilitation of his mind. Because of this Gus is now beautifully crate trained as well as many other basic commands. Jeff has generously offered to stand by Gus through his journey to happiness. He is available for advice and refreshers through all of Gus' future transitions.

We hope that this will be the last time Gus is offered to the public for adoption. He deserves his own kid, and a bed to call home. Please reach out to Fauquier SPCA if you would like to apply to adopt Gus!

06/24/2025

I'd like to warn everyone that this video is absolutely heartbreaking. Mikayla left behind a shattered family and an incredible organization. She was needed in our world, and will be impossible to replace.

I'd like to share some darker information about the rescue and rehabilitation world. Its FULL of egotistical bullies. Everyone has an opinion about the "correct" way to operate and are not shy about sharing their rude opinions. But here is the reality, when working with animal of any kind. The rules have to be bent for each situation.
She was bullied for "buying" foxes out of a disgusting fur farm. But what other options did those innocent animals have? The animal welfare laws allow such neglect to happen. No one else is coming forward to help these animals and they will suffer a horrible end to life.

Unfortunately we have seen this, and so much worse happen throughout the rescue community. Even one of our local superstars Colby’s Crew Rescue has endured endless hate for "buying" horses from slaughter. I have dug deep into the laws around livestock shipping/slaughter in PA. And frankly there are none. Animal's are allowed to be dumped at slaughter houses and kill pens in horrendous condition. Horses are allowed to be used, abused, and thrown away and they call it Religious exemption. Because the Amish view live animals as tools/equipment.
So instead of trashing and bashing because you dont understand. Maybe try and be part of the change.. ... not part of its downfall.

Do better.

Penelope and Sophie cuddles
09/26/2024

Penelope and Sophie cuddles

09/26/2024

We are fostering this absolute gem of a kitty for Fauquier SPCA. Lissa has named her Penelope and When I tell you this kitty checks ALL the boxes 📦 I'm not kidding. Not only is she litter box trained. She's so friendly! Cat, dog, and even toddler proof. Whomever gets to adopt this wonderful girl is going to have so much fun with her.
She has not quite made weight for her spay and rabies vacc, yet. But she should be there soon, after that she will be ready for a wonderful home.

09/26/2024

We took Zara to her new home for some off leash training. It's safe to say she passed with flying colors. With every layer we peel back on the wonderful girl, it continues to amaze me that she landed in the shelter system. Shes just about perfect. She still needs to learn some proper horse etiquette but she's on the right path!

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Sumerduck, VA
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