Update: THANK YOU to Anne Schwanz-Boeckh for fostering and Rags to Riches Animal Rescue inc for taking him in!! If anyone is interested in adopting, please reach out to Rags to Riches!
Update: We have a rescue if we can find a FOSTER. Who can foster?
🎄 Hoping for a Holiday Miracle for This Sweet Boy 🎄
Yesterday, on Christmas Eve, we witnessed a heartbreaking moment outside Publix in Apollo Beach —a man trying to give away the dog, Saddie. This sweet boy, just 3 years old, could have easily fallen into the wrong hands. Thankfully, Krysten Handy Durant and Justin Durant sprang into action and took him into their home until PRC opens tomorrow.
Now, we’re hoping for a Christmas miracle. ❤️
This lovable pup adores belly rubs, playing with toys, and is great on a leash. He is neutered. He is unknown with dogs, cats, and kids.
Are you a rescue who can take him in? Or would you consider fostering or adopting him? If you’re interested in adopting, you’ll need to meet us at PRC.
Let’s give him the love and security he deserves this holiday season. Please share to spread the word and help us find him a forever home! 🐾
Saddie's PRC id: A1978013
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A huge thank you to Nylabone for their generous donation of a bone for each dog at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center! 🐾 Your kindness brings joy to so many dogs waiting for their forever homes. These bones will provide not only enrichment but also comfort to the pups as they continue their journey to finding love and care. We're so grateful for your support in making a difference for these deserving animals. 🦴❤️ #NylaboneCares
If you're looking for a simple way to help shelters or rescues, one great option is to reach out to companies and ask for donations. Every little bit helps make a big impact!
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The Grinch is here with a Christmas plea: 300 dogs at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center in Tampa will spend Christmas Eve and Day in their kennels because of limited staff. 💔
These pups shouldn’t have to spend the holidays alone. They need fosters to give them even just a day or two of love, comfort, and freedom from their kennels.
If you can open your home this holiday season, please visit the shelter on Monday and make a difference for a dog in need. Let’s give them the gift of a warm bed and a kind heart this Christmas. 🐾🎄
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This dog has been out for at least FIVE months in Tampa by Fowler. Does anyone know if he has an owner? We can trap but we have no where for this dog to go. Huskies do not do well in shelters. If he doesn't have an owner, is anyone able to foster or adopt?
Note we will go through PRC to see if they have a chip and make sure they are vetted. We can also find a rescue if we have a foster and a backup foster!
Please share!
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A Cry for Help, a Tale of Hope: This Terrified Husky Deserves a Second Chance
Meet Cindy Lou Who.
Last week in Ruskin, I trapped a frightened and flea-covered husky who was wandering the streets. Her soulful howls revealed her breed, but her trembling body told the story of a life spent in fear and uncertainty.
She was so scared she wouldn’t jump into the car, and picking her up wasn’t an option—she simply couldn’t trust humans yet. With a reactive dog at home, keeping her wasn’t possible, and taking her to a shelter seemed like a heartbreaking last resort.
But then, a glimmer of hope. In just 24 hours, this terrified girl began to show her true spirit. Slowly but surely, she started warming up to belly rubs, a small but powerful sign that she’s ready to trust again. She’s still overwhelmed—she may have never even been inside a home before—but the spark of love is already there.
That’s where Mercy Full Project stepped in. Heather Viviano gave them a call and they agreed to take this sweet girl under their wing, but they can’t do it alone. Rescue efforts take resources, and every little bit helps. If you can, please consider donating to help give her—and others like her—the second chance she so desperately deserves.
https://mercyfullprojects.org/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
To everyone out there who believes in the power of second chances, thank you for your support. Together, we can turn fear into trust and howls into happiness.
Let’s show this beautiful husky that her life on the streets is behind her forever.
Thank you Amanda Chibatto-Leonard and Justin Durant for transporting the trap! It takes a village!
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Meet Owen: The Definition of Resilience
Owen is one of the two dogs who inspired me to make this page. He was found in Wimauma, FL
Owen may not look like your typical dog, but his story is anything but ordinary. Life hasn’t been kind to him in many ways—he's missing part of his mouth, part of his tongue, and even a toe. But if you meet Owen, you’ll quickly realize that he doesn’t let his scars define him.
From the moment Owen wags his tail, it’s like the world lights up. He greets everyone with joy, his bright eyes shining with love and trust. Despite everything he's been through, Owen remains one of the happiest, friendliest souls you could ever meet. He’s a reminder that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardships; it’s about how you respond to them.
Owen didn’t let his challenges slow him down. He’s learned to adapt—eating with a little extra effort and running like the wind despite his missing toe. Watching him play fetch or snuggle with his favorite humans, you’d never guess the obstacles he’s overcome.
Owen's story teaches us something important: life is about embracing what you can do, not focusing on what you’ve lost. His courage, determination, and unwavering joy remind us to face each day with gratitude, no matter our struggles.
Owen is living proof that scars, whether visible or not, can be beautiful. They tell a story of survival, strength, and the power to keep going. If Owen can wag his tail after all he’s been through, so can we.
Here’s to Owen, the ultimate comeback kid and a beacon of hope for us all. 🐾❤️
Please consider donating to this amazing rescue: https://linktr.ee/strangerdaysdogrescuecorp
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