Best Friends of Baker, Inc.

UPDATE: Adopted! Urgent need! Due to serious illness in his family, this little cutie needs a new home (or foster care) immediately. According to the owner he’s great with all other animals, potty trained, leash trained, etc. Not yet neutered, but we will have it done soon. Please call (541) 519-7387.

A follow up on this guy, since a number of people were concerned about him. He’s out of impound and VERY happy to be in foster care. Many thanks to a brand new foster volunteer for making it possible!

Peeking in at mama Lavender

Mama Sparky is workin’ round the clock!!

Please let our brave firefighters know just how much you appreciate them saving animals in distress. They brought us a young calico mama, whom they rescued and named Sparky (another calico mama, not Lavender from our recent posts). Her babies were reported to have all died, but firefighters were able to save Sparky, who was understandably distressed. They brought her to us and she was placed with a foster volunteer who was bottle feeding half of the orphaned newborns that were also rescued from the fire. Sparky was disoriented but relieved, immediately bonding with foster mom and seeking affectionate comfort. While the foster began gently suggesting the fragile newborns to their potential surrogate mom, the firefighters called with a PLOT TWIST! Three of Sparky’s own babies had been found, and were rushed into town to be reunited with their mama. As they settled in together, foster mom sensed the right timing to directly introduce the four needy newborns into the love fest. AND IT WORKED. Mama Sparky now has seven babies: Coal, Halligan, Skidgen, Ash, Ember, Blaze, and Smokey. One big, happy family. All will be adoptable soon. From the bottom of our hearts, thank-you to foster mom Tessa, for the time and intuition she devoted to this heartwarming outcome, and to the fire heroes who believed these lives were worth saving.

Update on the kittens rescued by firefighters.

❗️ H E L P ❗️FIRE EVACUEES - These are NOT adoptable, they are in immediate need of emergency care, just until the fire is contained enough for them to go home. Their owners are staying at the Red Cross shelter at the Nazarene church. They are currently in crates at the fairgrounds. Please help. Call or text 541-519-7387 UPDATE: we have a placement for the cat

Update: Foster care found! 🥰 ***FOSTER (or adopter) NEEDED*** Marie’s owner passed away in May and she’s been living in upheaval since. She’s approximately ten years old, very sweet, but timid. She’s great with cats and other dogs. Fully vaccinated. Foster care (or new home) needs to begin Monday. She needs someone gentle to help her feel secure and recover from her confusing loss. Please call or text: 720-325-0095.

Mango & Misty are feeling so much better already. Misty was refusing to eat but foster mom changed her mind!

Beatrice was a wild child just a month ago, but look at her now!!! Many thanks to Marcus of The Ruff House Unleashed, for this incredible transformation. And now’s your chance to adopt a young, healthy dog straight out of four weeks of professional training!

More of Saint. Just because he makes us so happy.

Some footage of Butch (adoptable)!

Copper thinks foster care is the BEST. He’s about 8 months old; a lab mix puppy found abandoned with his littermates outside town. He's now in a foster home working on house training and manners, and living with three other dogs, chickens, and equines. No cats or kids in the foster home but he would likely be OK with both after a slow and careful introduction. We're not quite sure what breed but maybe a mix of hound and Catahoula leopard dog. We expect he'll mature over 50 lbs - he has big webbed feet! He's sweet, friendly and playful and loves going on walks. Not leash trained but working on it in his foster home. He'll make a great family dog and has a lot of love to give. If you would like to be considered for adoption, please submit an application by copying and pasting the following into your web browser https://www.bestfriendsofbaker.org/adoption-application and a volunteer will be in touch

Domino would like to thank everyone who donated to his care! The fundraiser covered almost 90% of the extensive treatment, and his adoption fee will cover the rest. He’s resting comfortably in his foster home, assertively demanding treats and attention.

If you’re happy and you know it wag your butt.

Local friend, Hobbes, keeping a watchful eye on things.

Atlas would make a perfect running partner! Also hiking, camping, etc. He runs exuberantly, but stays where he can see his person, running back to check in and celebrate every few minutes. He’s incredibly athletic with excellent off-leash recall. And he’s not even two years old yet, so he has many years of agile energy ahead. Check out his impressive stride, and tag someone who needs an adventure buddy!

Truffle and Porcini in their brand new forever home.

UPDATE 12/27/23: His adoption was not a good fit, so Atlas is back in foster care again. He needs another chance with someone who doesn’t mind intensely attention-seeking behavior (or can patiently help him unlearn it). Congratulations Atlas, you’ll be spending a happily-ever-after Christmas in your forever home, with your very own dad.

Beautiful Stella is available for adoption! More info here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/stella-69161842/or/baker-city/best-friends-of-baker-inc-or148/