One Starfish Rehoming Connections

10/01/2025

During our Shelter Share effort, we have collected many dog coats but most of the coats we've collected are for small dogs.

We have posted on our neighboring FB group pages that we have small (and medium size) dog coats available for anyone who needs them, but have only received requests from four or five pet owners (in our area).

We still have a box of SEVERAL DOZEN really nice small, warm dog coats. And I know there are dogs out there needing a coat, but we can't figure out how to reach them.

Does anyone have a suggestion re: how we could make these coats available to a wider audience? If so, please PM me as I may not see your post here on this page.

03/01/2025

Several years ago we collected bandanas to send to shelters and rescues who wanted to help make their dogs (specifically the black dogs) look more attractive in a photo.
Over the years, though, photo shop has pretty much made "sprucing up a photo" easier (and less time consuming) than tying a bandana on a dog.
So. our bandana program has kind of fizzled and I'm wondering if anyone out there needs bandanas. If so, please PM me.
I'm going to be giving the rest of our bandanas to a senior center whose elderly ladies make quilts from small colorful pieces of fabric. So...last call for a bandana (or a dozen)....Rather than responding here, PLEASE PM ME (Marti Houge).

26/11/2024

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/gaines-family-farmstead-chicken-chips-for-dogs/

Gaines Pet Treats voluntarily recalls its Farmstead Chicken Chips dog treats due to potential Salmonella contamination. See Dog Food Advisor

31/10/2024

He ventures forth with bag in hand,
armed with his shovel and his scoop.
He only has one question now...
"Is that a leaf...or is it p**p?"

27/10/2024

Each year we like to mail our holiday rescue newsletter to our supporters and adopters. (We're trying to keep the post office in business. HA HA HA!)
If you haven't received one of our newsletters in the past but would like us to send you one, please PM me and I'll put you on our newsletter mailing list.

13/10/2024

An appeal that is always useful to spread and remember...
Temperatures are changing, nights and days are starting to get colder outside, and cats living on the streets are looking for a warm place to shelter.
Touch the hood, slightly kick the tires and honk before starting the car!
Take a minute of your time , but it's worth it, you could save a life!

02/10/2024

Is anyone out there available to short-term foster (or adopt) a very sweet neutered male Beagle/Heeler mix guy? He is four years old, weighs about 35 lbs. (he hasn't missed many meals), is housebroken, healthy, good with other dogs, and is a real people lover. He is NOT a big barker or howler, and he spends most of his days sleeping in the apartment where he lives now.

Please PM me if you know someone who might be interested in Stanley. Thanks so much!

19/09/2024

We have some good news about our semi-feral pups (Bonnie and Clyde) that we took in early this summer. They finally have turned the corner and are not so fearful, but they still need a lot of work.
We were told by a professional veterinary canine behaviorist that it would be best not to separate them, but....we are open to that possibility (depending on the circumstances) because it would be easier to work with just one of the pups rather than with both.
That being said, the rescue in Canada who was going to take both pups won't be taking them after all. And I am having a senior moment.... Who--in this group--had previously offered to take ONE of the pups, but only after one of their fosters had space. Would that person please contact me again so that we can chat?

17/09/2024

My rescue friend Elizabeth--who lives in the badly flooded are of Texas northeast of Houston--is desperately in need of Pedigree dry and canned food for her dogs. Our own rescue is struggling right now and we can't afford to help her, but I'm wondering if someone out there could either send her some Pedigree (I can provide her shipping information) or possibly make a small donation to help her with dog food. PLEASE.... PM me if you can help.

15/09/2024

I did something that I need help with--and no, it doesn't have anything to do with dog rescue, believe it or not.

Jim and I were browsing at a local St. Vincent's store (looking for pet-related items that we might offer when we have our next fundraiser) and I came across a 1948 Concord, North Carolina high school yearbook.....

Heaven only knows how it ended up in a St. Vincent's store in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin but....I have a soft spot in my heart for memorabilia, and it occurred to me that SOMEONE would love to have this yearbook.

It makes me sad to look at all the pictures of young and hopeful faces in this yearbook, since I'm guessing most (if not all) of these students and teachers have passed away. But....I was thinking that either the Historical Society in Concord--or maybe a grandchild of one of the people in this yearbook--would treasure this item.

So....I sprung for the price of $5.50, in hopes of receiving YOUR helpful suggestions in what I should do with this hidden treasure.

Any ideas?