It Takes A Village-premium pet boarding resort

18/02/2025

17/02/2025

✨Did you know that if you have a pacemaker, you can include it in your Will to be donated to a dog in need after you pass away?
Although pacemakers cannot be used for another human, they can help dogs with heart problems and potentially save their lives. You can arrange for the pacemaker to be sent to a vet of your choice.
Many pacemakers are simply thrown away, and dogs may die because people do not know about this option.
Donating the pacemaker can even save the dog's owner the cost of a new one, which can sometimes make a crucial difference in affording life-saving treatment.

17/02/2025

Great local rescue!

16/02/2025

Aww ♡

15/02/2025

15/02/2025

Happy pups!

Did you know we now offer microchips for only $25??
That includes implantation and registration!

Great deal!

15/02/2025

Just a little window into our craziness!

Woke up at 5:30am and started morning let-outs feeding, and pup meds with Dru and Brian. It was chilly!

The kids are off school today, so they slept in for a little bit.

I checked my email for Petfinder inquiries for possible adoptions!

Got a call about 1 pup and 2 adults needing a home, in dire need. We're supposed to get them tomorrow.. keep an eye out. So cute!

4 teacher conferences today to speak to our son's middle school teachers-- they all said that he's a great kid! ♡

By 10am, we were trying to help reunite a found dog with the owner looking for her.... the said dog is now "missing"...
after a police report and visit from animal control, we're just waiting for a miracle.

We then got a message about a weimaraner needing a place to go, today!-- bc she escaped again. We said yes, and I headed to get her.

Then, it was time for the next let out, play time, and pickups for The Village pups!

After getting her home (the weimaraner Jade), the lady that found the dog and returned it to the owner was LIVID that they didn't get to keep that lady's dog, and they were upset that we wouldn't give her to them.
We explained our protocol- temperment testing, vet appointment, dog/cat/kid testing, and our normal requirements, like a secure fenced in yard.
That family and their friends jumped on the bandwagon to speak badly of us and the previous owner. Lawd have mercy, y'all!

Later that day, the kids gave all of the pups their Valentine's pup-cup and played with bubbles. The sun was out, and it gorgeous today!

We microchipped a couple of our new rescues, and updated files. I took a couple of adoption calls and booked zoom interviews... for Bella/Chica and Snowy/Winston/Chickie/Lolli!!!!!

We exchanged small gifts, and I hung out with the kids for a bit.

Brian and I were going to go to dinner tonight, but we were exhausted and took the kids to Cracker Barrel in our work clothes. (We're all supposed to go out to Connor's tomorrow!)

After returning home, I got a call about a senior dachshund in Rogersville found at a gas station in a box! The number on the dog's tag was disconnected...
I messaged a lady that I knew worked at that clinic, and the rabies tag was registered to a deceased lady. They're looking for the dogs next of kin.
We offered to help out.

Last let out for the day is happening now, the pups love running and playing at night. The yards are well-lit.

My favorite part of the day is here- I can almost feel my heated weighted blanket!

I haven't wrote about Cannoli yet-- I want to make sure he pulls through first. He was starved and now eating 6 small meals a day. More later on him. ♡

I wrote all of this to say, I love my family,... even with our crazy brains and neverending passion to help any animal that we can!

True love comes in all shapes and sizes-- if you'd like to have a forever Valentine, please look at our adoptable doggies!

P.S. This is a NORMAL DAY for us! Keep in mind, this all while taking care of our Village pups, our Adoption Center pups, and our personal pups.. someone is always out there spoiling them!

(I copied this idea from another rescuer. Rescue isn't all roses, y'all!)

15/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day!

All of your pups here had a great day!

We felt the sun kissing our cheeks, shared a special treat with all, and cuddled til the sun went down.

Sounds like a perfect Valentine's to me!

14/02/2025

Meet our new precious lady, Jade!

She is an amazing weimaraner that loves kids, cats, and other dogs!

She will be up for adoption very soon.

Sweet Jade was surrendered by her owner today, to give her a safe place to stretch her legs!



Requirements:
-Secure fenced-in yard
-Indoor home
-Loving family

11/02/2025

Goofy Loki doesn't mind the rain one bit!

He loves to run no matter what!!! ♡ Such a sweetheart!

11/02/2025

Who left the water faucet on?

Rain, rain .... go away!

Dixie & Rosie are not happy with this winter stuff poppin' back up!
Lol

11/02/2025

Welcome to The Village, Edsel!!!!

Such a sweet boy!

11/02/2025

MICROCHIP UPDATE:

🐕 Our rescue does NOT use "Save This Life" microchips, ... the company that is closing.

I've checked all microchips that we've used the last 17 years, and they're active and not going to deactivate.

We have used:
-HomeAgain
-Petlink
-Nanochip
-Fi Nano

Thank you for caring! ♡

11/02/2025

“Repeat after me. Muzzled dogs are NOT BAD DOGS.

Muzzled dogs have good humans.

Muzzled dogs can have more experiences because they are managed. Their quality of life is INCREASED because of the muzzle.

Muzzled dogs can still have treats.

Muzzled dogs are not miserable.

Muzzled dogs are muzzled for ALL KINDS OF REASONS. Not just aggression. Maybe they eat too much stuff off the ground and get sick. Maybe they play too rough. Maybe they over react when startled. Maybe they want to eat squirrels. Maybe they need to learn better social skills. Not all dogs in a muzzle have a bite history, some have them on to prevent that in the first place. Sometimes the muzzle is more for the HUMAN than the DOG because it allows them to feel more confident. Big dogs, small dogs, and all breeds and sizes need muzzles sometimes. It is not a breed specific tool.

Muzzled dogs are GOOD DOGS WITH GREAT HUMANS who are setting their dog up to not fail. Judging a dog in a muzzle and their owner is the same as judging someone for wearing a helmet. They are choosing safety and being proactive and it takes WORK to get your dog to a level that they are happily working and walking around in a muzzle so kudos to the humans and dogs I work with who put that time in to better their dogs lives.

If you see a dog in a muzzle, don’t stare, don’t ask rude questions, just say “nice job, great looking dog!” And carry on. Believe me, you will have just made that humans day.”

Credit for this information goes to

Helen St. Pierre
No Monkey Business Dog Training

08/02/2025

These cuties are some happy, worn out pups!!

They have chased each other, caught balls, and chased bubbles since 8am!

08/02/2025

Party animals!