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Speak Rescue and Sanctuary Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 foster-based Australian shepherd and border collie rescue

Does your pup have a costume ready for Halloween? Coen's ears may already qualify for hers! Be sure to come to Zoomies P...
15/10/2025

Does your pup have a costume ready for Halloween? Coen's ears may already qualify for hers! Be sure to come to Zoomies Pet Cafe Barktoberfest this Sunday from 10 to 2 and bring your pup for the costume contest. Shop local vendors, listen to live music, meet adoptable pups, enjoy Zoomies food and drink. You don't want to miss this one! Details: https://facebook.com/events/s/barktoberfest-2025/1314318810111984/

Check out the gorgeous prizes in our October raffle. It features a beautiful hand-crafted afghan with a whimsical pawpri...
15/10/2025

Check out the gorgeous prizes in our October raffle. It features a beautiful hand-crafted afghan with a whimsical pawprint pattern. Handmade by one of our incredibly talented volunteers, it’s soft and lovely and perfect for snuggling with your pup on the couch.

The prize your dog will really love is a fantastic, artistic custom dog cake, made by artist and pastry chef Anna at New York-based Dog Cakes for Dogs. The cake features your pet’s perfect face and comes with a keepsake drawing, All ingredients are human grade and pet friendly. You’ll also get a few boxes of Dogsters ice cream for your party guests.

Tickets are just $5 and you can get them through our donation portal https://speakrescue.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/40058 or via Venmo (please note it’s for the October raffle). Thank you so much!

Who couldn’t love this adorable little face? Believe it or not, this sweet 7-month-old Chihuahua puppy was brought to a ...
14/10/2025

Who couldn’t love this adorable little face? Believe it or not, this sweet 7-month-old Chihuahua puppy was brought to a vet to be euthanized because the owners didn’t like the way he looked. Thankfully, the village stepped in. We can’t imagine ending a life simply because someone didn’t see perfection in his appearance. So now, Ziggy, who is full of life and incredibly darling, of course, – is a Speakling.

This morning, our volunteers were on the road, just minutes away from picking up Polly – the pup that was hit by a car i...
13/10/2025

This morning, our volunteers were on the road, just minutes away from picking up Polly – the pup that was hit by a car in Arkansas – when we were notified that her owners were found. Originally, they opted to relinquish her to rescue because of the high costs of her surgery and care. But they changed their minds and have decided to take her home. We are always thrilled when owners are found and really hope that they are able to provide her with the intense medical care she needs. We made sure the family has our information, so if things change, we can step up again for Polly. Thank you to everyone who donated for her care. We would like to use those funds for the next pup in drastic need, but will be glad to refund your donation. We had a whole team of volunteers and medical experts ready to jump in immediately and help. We will be ready for the next dog who needs rescue.

EDIT: This morning, our volunteers were on the road, just minutes away from picking up Polly – the pup that was hit by a...
13/10/2025

EDIT: This morning, our volunteers were on the road, just minutes away from picking up Polly – the pup that was hit by a car in Arkansas – when we were notified that her owners were found. Originally, they opted to relinquish her to rescue because of the high costs of her surgery and care. But they changed their minds and have decided to take her home. We are always thrilled when owners are found and really hope that they are able to provide her with the intense medical care she needs. We made sure the family has our information, so if things change, we can step up again for Polly. Thank you to everyone who donated for her care. We would like to use those funds for the next pup in drastic need, but will be glad to refund your donation. We had a whole team of volunteers and medical experts ready to jump in immediately and help. We will be ready for the next dog who needs rescue.

Just one week ago, we learned about Polly who was struck by a car in Northeast Arkansas. Her injuries were severe and her prognosis was grim. People worked hard to locate her owners and to find a rescue but, with no luck, they feared euthanasia was the only option. Then someone reached out to us. After hearing about Polly’s resilience, sweetness, and eagerness to recover, our team jumped into action, determined to give her a chance.

At first, vets feared her spinal cord was severed. Thankfully, x-rays revealed otherwise. Polly has compromised discs at T12 and T13, but she’s already regained about 80% of the use of one back leg and is able to rise with assistance. She will need an MRI and surgery will have to be performed by a neurologist. Fortunately, our neurologist was able to make space for Polly this week. She’s now transitioned to oral pain medication and one of our volunteers will pick her up tomorrow. She will be able to rest comfortably at home while awaiting her appointment this Wednesday.

We are asking you to help us help Polly. Her diagnostics and surgery will be costly. Polly is just 1–2 years old and has her whole life ahead of her. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way, including her arrival tomorrow. We can’t wait to meet Miss Polly and help her begin her journey to healing—but we can never do what we do without you.
https://speakrescue.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/40435
Other Ways to donate:
Venmo:
Mail: Speak Rescue and Sanctuary, P.O. Box 318, Troy, IL 62294

It’s here! The 2026 Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary Calendar has officially gone to print!A huge thank you to everyone who e...
12/10/2025

It’s here! The 2026 Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary Calendar has officially gone to print!

A huge thank you to everyone who entered and voted in our calendar contest.

The calendars will be ready to ship November 30, just in time for holiday gifts, and perfect for every dog lover on your list.

Each page is packed with adorable Speaklings who inspire everything we do.

Preorder yours now:
https://www.yearbox.com/calendarsforgood/speak-rescue-and-sanctuary-2026-calendar/

Sunshine, check! Speaklings and other vendors, check, check. Wine, brunch or lunch, music, check, check, check!! Well, w...
12/10/2025

Sunshine, check! Speaklings and other vendors, check, check. Wine, brunch or lunch, music, check, check, check!! Well, we guess all the ingredients are there for a great day at Chandler Hill's Wine and Wags event. Come out to see Coen, Swiss, and Slushie from 11am to 2pm. Chandler Hill Vineyards is in Defiance, and it is a fun, dog-friendly spot, so your pup can come too! Event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BZyDmzkng/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Gobi’s new parents were smitten with him the very second they met. Who wouldn’t fall in love with this gorgeous and swee...
11/10/2025

Gobi’s new parents were smitten with him the very second they met. Who wouldn’t fall in love with this gorgeous and sweet puppy? He has a great fenced-in yard and his parents work from home, so Gobi sure is a happy guy. Gobi is already going on all sorts of adventures and has so many more planned. What a happy ending for a happy pup!

You have cake on your birthday, right? What about your BFF? Our October raffle prize features a special, one-of-a-kind t...
10/10/2025

You have cake on your birthday, right? What about your BFF? Our October raffle prize features a special, one-of-a-kind tasty gift for your pup and all their friends. It’s a hand-painted 6-inch cake, created by artist and Pastry chef Anna at Dog Cakes for Dogs. Made from human-grade, pet-friendly ingredients, the cake’s design is based on one of your favorite photos of your pups. You’ll even get a keepsake drawing of your dog and a few boxes of Dogsters ice cream for all your canine party guests.

Part two of our October raffle features this gorgeous handmade pawprint afghan, crafted by one of our incredibly talented volunteers. Each little paw is made in shades of gray, tan, and brown on a beautiful cream background. You can snuggle with your pup in this lovely throw or save it all for yourself.

Raffle proceeds are critical to helping us cover our monthly expenses. Tickets are just $5 and you can get them through our donation portal https://speakrescue.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/40058 or via Venmo (please note it’s for the October raffle). Thank you so much!

Our darling Swiss, the last of the cheese litter, is still with us, and we’ve got some good news to share. Swiss recentl...
10/10/2025

Our darling Swiss, the last of the cheese litter, is still with us, and we’ve got some good news to share. Swiss recently had an MRI of his brain and spine due to some concerns, including one back leg that was lagging behind. But guess what? The results looked great! The neurologist recommended x-rays of that leg just to be safe, and those came back looking good too. While he’s still a little uncoordinated at times, Swiss is thriving and convinced he can fly now. We aren't arguing.

He’s scheduled for a follow-up with the neurologist just to be sure all is well, but in the meantime, Swiss has been attending events and charming everyone in sight while scouting for his forever home.

Now for the fun part… we got Swiss’s DNA results back and he’s made up of NINE different breeds! Before we do the reveal, we want you to try and guess his top five—or even just the top two. Here’s a hint: the top five are herding breeds but he has much more of one specific breed than any other. Let’s see those guesses in the comments. Also, Swiss is encouraging any compliments you want to throw his way.

What's better than hanging out on a patio on a pretty fall day with wine and wagging pups? Not much in our book, so you ...
09/10/2025

What's better than hanging out on a patio on a pretty fall day with wine and wagging pups? Not much in our book, so you better plan on coming to Wine and Wags at Chandler Hill Vineyards in Defiance this Sunday. We will be there from 11 to 2 with some Speaklings. Plus there are other vendors and the great food and wine from Chandler Hill. You don't want to miss this one! RSVP: https://facebook.com/events/s/wine-wags/798778573110605/

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