Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 foster-based Australian shepherd and border collie rescue
Happy tails to sweet Capri, formerly Stanley! This Aussie pup has parents who are very familiar with deaf pups and has a new Aussie buddy. They’re home all the time, have a fenced yard, and his new mom is a trainer and behaviorist. This puppy hit the jackpot!
Look at this gorgeous quilt, handcrafted by one of our incredibly talented volunteers! It measures 65 x 65 inches and would be perfect on a bed, on a couch, or as a summer throw. It's our amazing June raffle prize.
Every $5 donated to Speak will earn one raffle ticket. Please share with all your quilt-loving friends! All proceeds will benefit our Speaklings and the new sanctuary. The drawing will be July 1.
To donate: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XDNGH2QCJVVF8
Or Venmo (please indicate the donation is for the June quilt raffle)
We are so lucky to have such talented and generous supporters who take part in our raffles!
Join us today from 10 AM to 1 PM at Zoomies Pet Cafe and spend some time with our adorable Speaklings! Come meet Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Devante, Lily Mae, and Dori while savoring a delicious meal and refreshing drink on the covered patio. Don't miss out on the fun – we can't wait to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/1200058257799086
Meet the Musical Puppies, all being fostered in the St. Louis area! These Australian shepherd pups are sweet, smart, and ready for their forever homes.
Bach is a happy, chilled pup who loves cuddles and playtime. He’s hearing and vision impaired but responds well to hand signals and is progressing with training.
Beethoven is a joyful puppy who loves people and other dogs. With limited hearing and vision, he’s learning hand signals and touch commands. He needs a home with a fenced yard, a playful dog companion, and plenty of toys.
Mozart is an adventurous and cuddly puppy with hearing and vision impairments. He enjoys exploring and playing with toys.
To adopt, fill out an application at https://www.speakrescue.com/adopt-a-dog
Join us this Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM at Zoomies Pet Cafe for a delightful meet-and-greet with some of our adorable Speaklings! Zoomies offers a fantastic summer menu, perfect for enjoying under their brand-new patio cover. Come by and get your puppy cuddles from Era, Lily Mae, Beethoven, Devante, and many more. We can't wait to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/1200058257799086
We can't believe Cheddar hasn't found her forever home yet! This adorable 8-month-old mini Aussie is a smart, active pup who thrives on playtime and cuddles. Cheddar already knows commands like sit, lay, up, crate, and off, and she’s eager to learn even more.
Potty trained and excellent on a leash, Cheddar is also fantastic in her crate. She gets along well with other dogs and is good with kids.
Are you ready to welcome this sweet, playful girl into your home and heart? Cheddar is waiting for her perfect match!
When they started looking for a dog, Ruby’s people wanted a puppy who is intelligent, very friendly, and cuddly. They met her at Bark in the Park, and knew she was the perfect fit. Happy tails!
Look at Argon’s spectacular life! His two moms have already taken him on a fantastic adventure to the beach and, back at home, he’s the center of their universe. We love when perfect pups find the perfect family! !
Foxy found her forever family and will be joining another Speakling adopted last year. Once you’ve adopted a deaf dog, it often leads to adopting another and they come with many advantages, particularly with the upcoming fireworks season. We are overjoyed Foxy has landed such a great home and will have Clem as her fursibling! !
Very shortly after we announced Darwin was adopted, he was unfortunately returned; however, it was also a very short time before he was snatched up by a corgi loving family - the home that was truly meant for him. Darwin has 4 corgi siblings, a huge fenced yard for all of his zoomies and a family who understands and adores corgis.
Little Eddie is a teeny dog with a huge personality. He’s a schnauzer/poodle mix who was given up by a breeder because he has a pretty serious heart murmur. Eddie is heading to the university in a couple of weeks for an echocardiogram and potentially surgery. We’re hoping that our June raffle helps cover some of those extraordinary costs but unfortunately, we have just a few tickets sold so far.
This month’s prize is a gorgeous red, white, and blue handcrafted quilt. Every $5 donated to Speak will earn one raffle ticket. To donate: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XDNGH2QCJVVF8
Or Venmo (please indicate the donation is for the June quilt raffle)
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When Rudy’s adoptive parents decided it was time for their family to grow, Ralphie (previously known as Neon) found himself a wonderful home. We’re thrilled for both Rudy and Ralphie, and of course, their pawrents too! Happy tails Ralphie!
The three newest tool puppies — Jigsaw, Bolt, and Blade – are being fostered in the metro Atlanta (Georgia) area. These Aussie pups are incredibly sweet and gorgeous and do not have special needs. Blade already found his home and now Bolt and Jigsaw are ready to search for their perfect families. Thanks to PMj Photography for taking such beautiful photos of these beautiful boys. Read more about them here: https://www.speakrescue.com/adopt-a-dog
Little Bayou came to us, appropriately, from Louisiana. This deaf border collie puppy is incredibly sweet and full of energy. He’s being fostered in St. Louis and will be looking for a home that appreciates his amazing brains and fun activity level. Welcome to Speak, buddy!
Chillax is the place to be tonight! Titan, Dori, and Bayou will be there to meet you from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an ice cold beer, cocktails, and some yummy food from Vails Brothers and get your puppy kisses too. Check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1005645747090954/ See you in St. Peters!
It was very unfortunate when we learned that Sammy, who was adopted a couple of years ago, needed to be returned. We understood the circumstances and knew they honestly wanted him to have more than they could give; however, we did not have any open fosters. Thankfully, his first family fostered him while the search for Sammy’s best match began. It took a while and we are grateful for their patience. Many people blame the rescues when they cannot help but the overpopulation of homeless pets is a serious problem there is just not enough homes. We are thrilled Sammy found his home and his person who he will share many adventures and a lifetime of companionship. Happy tails!
Thursday is a great night to chill with some Speaklings while you have a nice cold beer or cocktail. Head to Chillax St. Peters. You can check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1005645747090954/?ref=newsfeed
“This is how I roll” says Gus, our newest Speakling who arrived this weekend. Gus Gus is a 9-week old Maltese/Havanese/Chihuahua and while he may be a tiny pup, he has big dreams. He wants the fairy tale happily ever after and we are going to help make that happen! #
We had a very busy week but we were so glad we made time to visit our friends at HHH-After School Tutoring and Summer Camp Program. Crash and several of our adoptable Speaklings soaked up all of the attention. It was a great visit!
It may be a rainy morning in the St. Louis area, but the day will still be bright if you come visit the Speaklings at Petco Brentwood from 11 to 1 today! Titan, Hilti, Stanley, and Nancy will be there to put a smile on your face. Meet & Greet at Petco Brentwood
In April, when we rescued our five deaf puppies known as the tool litter, we had no idea there were siblings who would also need to come to us so we can find them the very best Aussie homes. Of course, we would’ve gladly taken them in then and we surely couldn’t turn them away now, even if the journey to get them was a long one. We are happy to say that Blade, Bolt, and Jigsaw have arrived safely. They are so sweet and absolutely gorgeous! These 3 boys are being fostered in the Atlanta, GA area and will be ready for homes in the very near future. #
Our monthly raffles are particularly critical when we have puppies like Eddie who needs an echocardiogram and maybe surgery for his heart. Eddie is funny, sweet, and silly and thinks he is way bigger than his 2.6 pounds. We could never rescue pups like Eddie without your assistance. He deserves a healthy, happy life!
Our raffle prize in June is this gorgeous handcrafted quilt. Every $5 donated earns one raffle ticket. The drawing will be July 1.
To donate: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XDNGH2QCJVVF8
Or Venmo (please indicate the donation is for the June quilt raffle)
Indigo, formerly known as Makita, is embarking on a new adventure with her forever family.
Named for her vibrant spirit, Indigo is a bundle of energy who quickly captivated the hearts of her parents. As her name suggests, this Aussie pup is always on the go. Her new parents and Aussie brother, Gryff, are so excited to be on the move with her. There will be plenty of neighborhood walks, hikes, and pool days in this pups future. We know Indigo is brilliant, her parents think so too. They have plans for agility training in her future, and we know she is destined for greatness.
Teensy Eddie went to the vet today to let her get a good listen of his heart. This little schnoodle was relinquished by a breeder because he has a heart murmur. Our vet believes that it’s around a 4-5 on a scale of 1 to 6, so the next step is an echocardiogram. Eddie is the sweetest, happiest nugget who loves to cuddle and drag around toys 10 times bigger than he is.
If he has tugged on your heartstrings as much as he’s tugged on ours, please consider donating for his care. Eddie is being fostered in the Atlanta area and will eventually be available for adoption.
You can donate with Venmo (please specify it’s for Eddie) or PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SGV8J2KQEDMPN or here on Facebook.
Thank you!
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We are thrilled to announce that Finch, formerly known as Ryobi, has found his forever home! Joining a bustling household, Finch now has the delightful companionship of canine brother Ru, DM Aussie sister Robin, and feline sister Ruthie. With this big and loving family, Finch is set for a lifetime of joy and adventures. Their plans include plenty of outdoor fun in the backyard and leisurely strolls through the neighborhood. Congratulations, sweet Finch, and here's to many happy tails ahead!
Meet the musical puppies! The boys are Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, and the girl is Elise. They are double merle Aussies that have some hearing and/or vision issues. They were an unwanted litter and already, they are very loved! We’ll share more info about our musical quartet as we get to know them, but please welcome them to Speak! They are being fostered in the St. Louis area.
Our monthly raffles are exciting and fun, but they are also critical to our rescue’s fundraising. We have so many needs with the new sanctuary, plus we continue to take in pups that need regular as well as advanced vet care. These monthly raffles are one small way that we help cover those costs and we really appreciate your support!
Our raffle prize for June is this gorgeous red, white, and blue quilt. Handcrafted by one of our volunteers, it measures 65 x 65 inches and would be perfect on a bed or as a summer throw. We are so lucky to have such talented and generous supporters who take part in our raffles!
Every $5 donated to Speak will earn one raffle ticket. Please share with all your quilt-loving friends! All proceeds will benefit our Speaklings and the new sanctuary. The drawing will be July 1.
To donate: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XDNGH2QCJVVF8
Or Venmo (please indicate the donation is for the June quilt raffle)
This is Eddie. He is an itty-bitty schnauzer and poodle mix – also known as a schnoodle. Eddie has a heart murmur and his breeder couldn’t sell him, so how could we say no to that face? He’s just 2 pounds and loves to snuggle and seems pretty perfect to us. We’ll keep you posted on this teeny-weeny puppy, but please welcome this scruffy guy.
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Happy weekend! Thank you to everyone who donated for our May cooler raffle. All donations benefit our pups and our work at the sanctuary. Brodie picked the lucky winner early this morning. Congratulations! Please stay tuned as we announced details for another fantastic drawing in June. Thanks for your amazing support.
Brodie had a little help with the April raffle drawing. Check out the winner of our gorgeous handmade quilt and thanks to everyone who donated! We promise another great prize for May. Stay tuned!
Congratulations to our March raffle winner who has scored all kinds of amazing Cardinals gear! Thank you to everyone for all your support! Stay tuned for info on our great April raffle.
Little Twizzler is just 4 pounds of floof. He can be timid, so he's learning that not everything is scary. And there are always lots of treats involved! (Twizzler is being fostered in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.)
Sweet Echo is having his Goldilocks moment, testing out all the beds until he finds one that is just right. This heeler puppy is so loving and chill and just wants to be with his people. He’s being fostered in the Bluffton, South Carolina, area but can travel for the perfect home. Please help us find his happily forever after. #heelerpuppy #heeler #cattledog #goldilocks #justright More info: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/echo-70898032/ga/atlanta/speak-rescue-and-sanctuary-il871/ To apply: https://awo.petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Adopt&donation_section=false&form_id=9264&form_type=generic&generic_form_id=9264&pet_id=123843§ion=1&selected_pets=false
Lincoln loves our new Sanctuary property but he's hoping he will only be a visitor there because he wants to find his own forever home. https://www.speakrescue.com/adopt-a-dog
Congratulations to the winner of our February raffle to benefit the new Speak Sanctuary! Prizes include a dog backpack, a personalized pet portrait, watercolor painting and so much more. Thanks to everyone who donated. Stay tuned for our March raffle which we know St. Louis Cardinals fans will really love!
New puppy Rigby thinks he might want to choose the next raffle ticket, but he needs your help! We need some fantastic prizes in order to encourage people to donate for tickets. If you have something amazing you’d like to donate, please send us a message. And be sure to take part in our February drawing. Prizes include an awesome Ruffwear Palisades dog backpack, a Max and Neo pink collar, a huge bag of tasty Petaluma sweet potato jerky, and a gorgeous original watercolor painting. Value is well over $300. To donate: Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BREL2YMKL63GN Venmo: @speakstl (note that it’s for the February raffle)
Duchess, a 13-year old vision and hearing impaired senior was picked up as a stray in November. She was in such horrific shape, no one thought she’d leave the shelter alive. She has been with Speak for less than two weeks and she is showing off her skills. We love seeing some pep in her step and she loves being surrounded by love! #seniordog #aussierescue #seniordogsrule #graymuzzle #fosteringsaveslives #dogsarefamily #speakrescueandsanctuary #abilitiesnotdisabilities #kindnessialanguagethedeafcanhearandtheblindcansee
Echo is sure happy to be out of the shelter and into a foster home that has really cool built-in toys! #deafdogsrock #adoptable #heelerpuppy #cattledog #heelermoments #heelerpuppy #speakling #cutepuppy #abilitiesnotdisabilities #rescue
Congratulations to our January raffle winner! Brodie is looking very dapper as he picks the winner -- and hams it up for the camera! Thanks to everyone who donated. The funds raised will be used for the medical needs of our pups and to help with our new sanctuary. Look for details soon on our awesome February raffle. Sneak peek: It features original artwork and a rugged and colorful backpack for your pup!
PJs and Pancakes at Zoomies with some Speaklings :-) #rescue #adoptme #speak
What? A chance to win big prizes? Cloud is all ears! For every $5 donated in January, you’ll get a raffle ticket towards a great gift bag with a DNA test, a Speak T-shirt, and a limited-edition Speak calendar. The money raised will be used for medical care for all our Speaklings and to help with our new sanctuary. To donate: Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GTACF9HYLP962 Venmo: @speakstl (note that it’s for the January raffle) #rescue #speakrescueandsanctuary #speaklings #dogs #speakalumni #raffle #bigprizes #donate #pomeranian #adoptdontshop
Raffle expert Brodie spends a lot of time practicing for his big gig. Here’s one of the practice sessions in December. He really just wants everyone to win! For every $5 donated in January, you’ll get a raffle ticket towards a great gift bag with a DNA test, a Speak T-shirt, and a limited-edition Speak calendar. The money raised will be used for medical care for all our Speaklings and to help with our new sanctuary. To donate: Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GTACF9HYLP962 Venmo: @speakstl (note that it’s for the January raffle)
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