Aunty Taffy's LLC

10/07/2025

Aunty Taffy's tips for taking your baby/toddler/preschooler and/or dog with you for errands and leaving them in the car with no air conditioning and window "cracked" while you run in for a sec (20+ minutes in last night's case) in the Phoenix heat:

1. Don't.

05/07/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY!! JULY 5 – THE DAY YOU MAKE THE FINAL DECISION TO BRING ANOTHER DOG INTO YOUR FAMILY!!

Other than during a major disaster like an earthquake or hurricane, today is the absolute WORST day for animal shelters. That’s because yesterday tons and tons of people did not secure their dogs even though there were more than plenty of warnings everywhere. Naturally those dogs totally panicked because of the fireworks, especially since nowadays they resemble bombs, and tried to get away any way they could. Some neighbors were able to catch and return a few of them as Facebook posts show but most ended up at the pound or dead. The shelters are now WAY beyond capacity. Those new strays are going to need the space the other dogs are already taking up. And the shelters were ALREADY over capacity. The other dogs are now in a desperate situation and need outta there fast!

That means it’s YOUR lucky day! Lots to choose from and there may even be reduced adoption fees at county/city shelters. Here’s where to go.

Already have dogs and know how to deal with all their “tricks”? Go directly to the county/city pound and adopt somebody outta there today – you will be immediately saving them from a bad fate!

Haven’t had a dog for a long time or you do have one but they are older so it’s been a while since you brought a new one in? Go to your favorite rescue group that has their dogs in foster homes. Adopt from them. The foster parents can tell you all about the dog’s habits. Need a little help getting them settled and/or over some trauma issues? Call Aunty Taffy. Adopting from a rescue group saves 3 lives: the one you are taking from the rescue group; the one now able to take that one’s spot; and the one now able to take the spot at the pound vacated by the one now in foster.

Haven’t had a dog for a long time and don’t know any rescues? Or you’ve already checked out a couple rescues and haven’t found what you are looking for? There are over 300 rescue groups here in Phoenix. Call Aunty Taffy.

Not in the Phoenix area but still need help? No fee at all to have a phone conversation about which type of dog is your best fit so if you aren’t in my area I can still help you. I might even know about rescue groups in your area. Call Aunty Taffy.

Aunty Taffy wants to get the right dog into the right home. There is a small fee for the actual adoption program. That program includes an in-depth interview to determine the type of dog that’s the best fit, a thorough search of all the rescue groups in the Valley of the Sun and a welcome packet of information and coupons.

Aunty Taffy is here to make your pet adoption easier. Available most of the time by text. 602-999-5515.

Woof!

03/07/2025

Aunty Taffy is asking for your help for this sweet boy, Champ. He’s been in foster care a long time. He finally got into a home but the people expected a built-in happy-go-lucky dog without a care in the world. Dogs in rescue usually aren’t that. Since they were originally failed by their human, they need time to trust. The longer in foster care and/or the more they have been bounced around, the more time they need before they relax and become part of your pack, even if the rest of your pack is other people. He's been in foster for 8 months and been through trauma but Champ’s most recent people only gave him a week or two before returning him. They were probably going by that 3 day meme which is absolutely not true.

Look at him – the perfect size to be your hiking buddy. Great body. Handsome head. 65 pounds. Only 3 years old. A backpack would fit nicely on him, too. He’d feel important and would love to wear it. He’d be great sitting shotgun to “go for a ride”. This guy would love to go anywhere with his person. He’d love a family of more than one person. I totally believe kids should have dogs but in the case of a rescued dog, kids should be teens or at least approaching that and know how to behave around pets. Younger kids don’t get it and can be too rough, making the dog bite. Then the dog gets returned because the people didn’t control their kid. The dog was only responding to his ear being pulled. Champ didn’t do that but it’s a common scenario so we don’t want him put into that. Once he becomes part of the family, bring the babies around. They still have to have respect.

Please share share share this post. Champ is with Aunty Mary in Memphis right now but we can arrange for him to go anywhere if it is the right home. Aunty Taffy will be available for this handsome guy’s new family to help them guide Champ into becoming the actual Champ that he is.

Contact Aunty Taffy at 602-999-5515. And share. He’s been in foster too long!

14/06/2025

Ready for your New Buddy? Simplify things. Call Aunty Taffy at 602-999-5515. She'll search the rescue groups to find your perfect match for you.

02/06/2025

AUNTY TAFFY'S PET ADOPTIONS
602-999-5515
MATCHING PETS TO THEIR PEOPLE NEARLY 40 YEARS

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20/05/2025

This didn't all just happen instantly. Everybody had their own issues. And, even though they lived together, for years they were 2 separate packs - the big ones and the little ones. They didn't want to blend but had no choice. Over the years, I've experienced a LOT of Dog Shenanigans. They're all correctable.

SOME DOG “ISSUES” I HAVE CORRECTED

Peeing and Pooping in the House
Biting Other Dogs
Biting People
Eating The Couch
Eating the Dog Beds
Eating Shoes – Usually Just One
Taking Food Off Kitchen Counter
Digging Holes Outside
Jumping Over Wall in Backyard
Food Aggression
Toy/Possession Aggression
Afraid of Other Dogs
Afraid of People
Afraid of Men
Afraid of Loud Noises
Afraid of the Leash
Afraid of Car Rides
Getting People Through The Front Door Without Being Tackled

Got any or some of those issues? Aunty Taffy has you covered for a price that won't "cost an arm and a leg". 602-999-5515.

15/05/2025

My mom (Aunty Taffy) wants to help dogs find the right homes and stay in them. She says a lot of people give up their dogs because they don't want to fix a problem and then it gets worse for the dog. She says everyone calls that Behavioral Issues but they really aren't because the dogs are behaving exactly how they should based on the way they are thinking. It's really an Attitude Issue. If they change their attitudes, their behavior instantly changes to match it. When they are mad, like when they get yelled at and hit a lot, they bark and bite. When they are happy, like when they are getting special treats, they are smiling, wagging their tails and giving kisses.

My mom shows people how to change Dog Attitudes from Mad (or Scared) to Happy. She says people always ask for things that don't cost An Arm And A Leg so she will do this at a lower cost than most. She doesn't want any more arms or legs.

Call her up! She wants to help your dog! 602-999-5515 - Text First!

14/05/2025

What is your preferred dog breed? Mine is obviously Dalmatian. (She had to become the logo because they thankfully stopped being overbred and then abused. I only had 2.) Also I don't like red. Rusty, a very red dog, moved in shortly after this, too.

A few years ago someone came to me wanting to adopt. He missed the one who had recently gone Over The Bridge and felt the family was ready for another. He said they all talked about it and wanted a short hair dog 40 pounds or less. Hahaha... I started my search but had to stop right away: he picked up a big Husky who was abandoned. Jake's been Living The Good Life ever since, happily depositing hair everywhere.

Like Mick Jagger says: You don't always get what you want but if you try sometimes you get what you need. Truth.

13/05/2025

Greetings. Aunty Taffy here. Over the past few months I have visited quite a few pet rescue groups at their Adoption Events. Here are some of them. I am gathering as much information from each one as I can so I will know exactly where to find the pet you want when you come to me to find it. I'm learning about who has which breed, who has all breeds, who has small or large and who has foster homes vs kennels. Sadly there are tons and tons of fabulous pets in rescue instead of loving homes like yours.

Most rescues I spoke to had about 20 or 30 pets. All in foster homes. One had 150 pets. I asked how many foster homes they had. She said 150! With over 300 rescue groups in Phoenix alone, the number of volunteers is mind blowing! We need more people to keep the pets they commit to and we need the pets all spayed and neutered. This is overwhelming!

It's currently baby season - plenty of puppies and kittens. They're so cute but let's not forget all the work and destruction that comes with. All their parents and way too many other adult pets are also available to love you. No, or at least minimal, damage to your things and way less physical work for you because they basically just want to eat and nap. If you choose puppy or kitten or other pet youngster, please please do not give up at the first issue. All the issues can either be eliminated or channeled so you can have a peaceful existence together.

Whatever pet you are thinking about is in a rescue situation somewhere. Aunty Taffy will find that pet for you. 602-999-5515

03/05/2025

SAVE A PET LIFE BY ADOPTING

Save a Pet Life by adopting directly from a City or County Pound! Some of these pets have been so traumatized by their pasts that it may take a year or two to fully know and address their issues. It could take that long for them to finally settle in. People working at the pounds usually know the basics of the pets’ personalities/habits but with only a few minutes each day over the course of only a few days, they will not know much more.

Save THREE Pet Lives by adopting from a Pet Rescue Group. Adopting from rescue groups with pets in Foster Homes will free up a spot to take in another one possibly from a Pound, or at the very least prevent one from being taken there in the first place, which frees up another Pound kennel giving another stray at least a chance of survival. Unlike Pounds, Foster Homes will tell you all the good and bad traits of the pet who has learned house manners. The Foster Home Pet will settle in way more quickly and easily.

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10/04/2025

Today I officially changed the name to Aunty Taffy's LLC - WooHoo! Next up is to edit the logo, replacing "K9 Care" to "LLC". I also changed the description on this page to "Pet Adoption Service". They previously assigned dog day care center, which is not what I've been doing.

Whenever you are ready for your next pet, considering asking Aunty Taffy - me! - to do the searching for you. With over 300 pet rescue groups here in Phoenix, it can seem overwhelming. No matter who you want to adopt, I'll make it easier for you and you'll get a wonderful pet.

602-999-5515

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