Borders Without Boundaries Rescue

25/08/2024

Miss Hedy, "Hedicus", "Grandmas Girl" (named after the actress/inventor Hedy Lamar)had a blow up of allergies which resulted in stuffy nose, head and red weepy eyes. Thankfully, after seeing our Vet for an allergy shot and eye meds, she is feeling much improved.
To say I am relieved is an understatement, as Miss Hedy is my Mother's cat. Mom had bottle fed and raised Hedy from just a few days of age. My Mother treasured her.
And near the time of my Mother's death, her having the knowledge that I would continue to lovingly care for her beloved feline, was a beautiful gift of peace which I could give her before she departed this world.
I feel passionately about families stepping up to give that peace and assurance to their family member who may be departing this life or are having to make lifestyle changes, regarding their companion animal. It is a selfless gift you can give; which blesses them, blesses their pet and blesses you. Caring for their companion is a comfort and feels like you have a piece of their love with you at all times.

25/08/2024

23/08/2024

Red had a health check today, and at 13.5 yrs of age, I was feeling nervous about what the results would be...
She arrived into our care when she was approx. 2-2.5yrs of age. She would not work cattle, so much of those first years of her life were spent chained to a 50 gallon drum.
In my initial meeting with her all those years ago, she presented with a sun burnt orange, brittle coat of fur and was terrified to be approached or touched.
In our Rescue, she was given space and time. Allowing her to choose what she was comfortable with tolerating. After many months, it was apparent that she would remain in our rescue. Although her physical appearance healed, her emotional trauma remained.
Her scars may not be visible; but I see them still to this day. Her extreme mistrust of people. The panic which overwhelms her if there is any deviation from her daily routine. Or, if I am simply out of her sight.
It is a humbling honor and an enormous responsibility, to realize that you are a safe harbor, for the well being of another life.
Thankfully, if an A+ on blood work results is an indicator... Red and I will be blessed with an unbroken bond, and the joy of continued travel through this life together.

15/08/2024

I think this is worth sharing and I am going to make some additions.
Borders Without Boundaries is at full capacity. We do not euthanize unless it is medically necessary, therefore, we are currently at sanctuary status for the dogs/cats already in our care: the elderly, medical special needs and behavioral special needs. And yes, we love each of them and their unique personalities. So when you call or write, asking to give the "gift" of puppies/kittens you have, because you did not find it important to have your dog/cat spayed/neutered(in some cases at no cost), in order to avoid the apparent result... I can only respond with "no", because it would be irresponsible to take in more when we are already stretched to the max financially and physically. Not to mention the emotional upset created for those already in our care. Yes, one more dog or one more cat does make a difference to the balance of the entire community of animals(intake and residents alike).
We also have to isolate new arrivals for at least two weeks to be certain they are not harboring disease, before we can even consider introducing them to the in-house residents or community for adoption. This entire process can take weeks to months.
My recommendation is to make wise choices, being brutally honest with yourself regarding your capacity to provide and care for another living being for their lifetime, because your choices don't just affect you.

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08/08/2024

25/07/2024

We are looking to find loving homes for these two girls, as their elderly owners are having to make living location changes.

Both are spayed, vaccinated, indoor cats only. 4 yrs of age.
Fraya is the white female, sweet tempered, enjoys cuddling.
Sassy is the yellow tabby female, timid; but likes petting when she chooses.
They do not need to be adopted together; but both will require a home(s) where they will be allowed to safely adjust to their new surroundings.

09/07/2024

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04/07/2024

01/07/2024

The BEST CASE UPDATE!!!! It took a village and all of you...
Missing 13 days... Ohana has just been found!
Immense, intensive local campaign... No sightings no leads... Vehicle and driver were found..... Ohana appeared out of no where down the street from her home.
Thank you to the family who brought her home.
No blame no speculation...
Just one very happy family and a young dobie that has some bumps but looks great.
Thank you all for all the tips... Congrats to Ohana and her diligent family!

Case UPDATE: The Search for Ohana… Missing Young Doberman Pinscher Female
Location: Rural Kearney, Nebraska, southeast of Riverdale near W 100th St, Cottonmill Ave and Highway 40

During the investigation into what happened to Ohana, certain facts and probabilities were discovered.

First, we know that Ohana collided with the truck pictured as we have the whole accident on surveillance camera. In no way do we or Ohana’s family blame this driver as the fault for the collision seems to fall on the young dog. That said we would like to talk with the driver as our videos show the driver staying in the area for a period of time before driving off in the direction the K9 TEAM found as Ohana’s scent trail. We would only like to talk with the driver.

There is no blame intended… we just have questions as the vehicle goes in the direction Ohana did and then the scent ends… and there has been no leads or sightings since the day of the accident.

Please SHARE… and do not lay blame as we need to talk with the driver to find out what he/she knows or saw in regard to the minutes after the accident.

Thank you ~Karin

www.k9pi.com
www.lostpetprofessionals.com
Call: 888-569-5775

27/06/2024

UPDATE: I am delighted to announce that the owner was located after I contacted the Police Dept inquiring if anyone had reported a missing dog. A great reminder for locals to report a lost or stolen animal to the authorities.
Is anyone missing a Senior model canine?
Found traveling south on Green Street, near the Valentine, NE ball field.
Call: 402-376-1791

25/06/2024

Kearney, Nebraska >> Missing Young Doberman Pinscher

13/06/2024

The sun is out and we're experiencing our first round of higher temperatures this summer. Since May 1, Animal Control has responded to 28 calls related to pets being left in hot cars. Please leave your animals at home on hot days. Cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures within minutes. If you’re concerned about a pet in a hot vehicle, contact Animal Control at 402-441-7900.

26/02/2024

A valuable read for those who care.

18/12/2023

This has been a year of loss... Loss of beloved animals and humans. The past several months has left one wondering how much more can the heart break before shattering. "SMILES"(2008-2023)- safely returned to her Creator & Julie 12/17/2023.
Rest in Play sweet girl, we will miss your beautiful smiles and sweet spirit. We were honored to care for you, blessed to know and love you.

16/10/2023

Courtesy Post:
Coming up for rehoming Oct 31st. I rescued this little cutie pie from bomgarrs. Vet wasn't sure he make it thru the weekend. Then barely 5 weeks old. Now he is a rambunctious little wild boy who loves to purr and play. Socialized with dogs puppies and other cats. He eats hard and soft food litter boxed trained and UTD on shots! Rehoming fee will apply and vet references! Please message me Jacque Hansen for details!

06/10/2023

Holdrege, Nebraska >>>MISSING Silver Labrador Retriever

09/09/2023

STILL MISSING
Family heartbroken 💔

URGENT!!! LOST!!! at Merritt Reservoir Valentine, NE at 9AM on 9/9/23.
Boardman Creek area
"COPPER"
Brittany Spaniel Hunting Dog
Golden & White
Copper does not know the area, bolted without his GPS tracking collar this morning. Owners desperate to find him!!!
Contact Jenna at: (402)689-0996

30/07/2023

This sweet, exuberant, girl came into our Rescue 5 yrs ago. My Mother fostered her until she was adopted when she was a wee baby. Whenever we have an adoption, we offer dog sitting for them if they ever need it. This cutie gets to come visit about every month for a few days. While she is here, she gets to visit her foster grandma, lounge on sofa & chairs, and play "catch me if you can" with Dora(the cat, who likes to tease her) and be groomed/bathed when requested(her least loved activity even though we take lots of breaks between clips and scissor snips).
This visit was all about lounging and play with cat and dogs. She likes her visits; but is always happy to see her "mom" again 🥰

25/07/2023

Update regarding Richard:
Not the news I wanted to hear... Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common type of bladder tumor seen in dogs. Also called urothelial carcinoma, this malignant tumor grows from the transitional epithelial cells lining the bladder and invades the bladder walls. Early stage may present like a UTI. There is no cure.
Heartbroken.
We spent tonight on the sofa chilling and eating snacks. Comfort food and quality time together :)

24/07/2023

Richard, our "happy pants" boy, is unable to eliminate urine effectively. Will be traveling to one of our veterinarians for tests this morning. A UTI is preferable to the other results I know it could be... Sure do love this fella, so believing for the best!

29/06/2023

A friend shared this with me and it truly hit home.
We and a handful of folks we know, do our best to care for the feral cats in our community. We feed, provide shelter and do our utmost to trap, spay/neuter, vaccinate, release and continue to care for them. Humans failed them in the beginning of their lives and we in turn do our best to rectify that irresponsibility. If you cannot keep and responsibly care for them, then DO NOT get them to begin with, no matter how cute you think they are. They are living beings and deserve to be responsibly cared for.

03/06/2023

Rest in play Rudy... 16.5 years and 14 of those years you spent with us, ever entertaining, cantankerous, bossy, a biter and beloved. I take comfort in the fact that when no one else wanted you, we did. I miss you little big guy...
A special "thank you" to Dea Dea Sporleder for the kindness of all things "squeaky"; which brought him joy in his final days.

13/05/2023

UPDATE! FOUND! :)
Missing from the 200 block of Valentine St. Let out at 10:30 Friday night and didn’t come back. Neutered male. Green and blue collar with tags. Very friendly and goes by Trooper. Please call 4023891329 or 4023229935 if you’ve seen him please. This is not the same dog that has been roaming this neighborhood.

06/05/2023

Can we please stop expecting that EVERY dog wants to go to dog parks, daycares, patio parties and have birthday parties with other dogs! Nobody loves dogs more than me, but I’m here to tell you that dogs aren’t human children. They don’t want to do everything a human child does. Breed can matter when deciding what is fun for your best friend. Your Husky may have the energy to run, your Retriever may want to retrieve and your terrier may want to chase and grab. So yes, raising them with kindness is paramount, but paying attention to their needs is too. I said it.

This mentality that every dog has to be “social” with other people and dogs is keeping my shelter full, my days long and my heart broken, because I see the best dogs passed over, because they wouldn’t do well at a dog park or daycare. Not every dog needs to like your friends. I keep my dog in his room when people come over, because he isn’t comfortable around everyone, and I don’t want to set him up for failure. Love your dog enough to respect her boundaries.

Your dog doesn’t want to meet every dog. The reality show you watched about dog training and dog adoption is fake, I’ve worked in television, it’s edited to create a good story, not necessarily a real story. Let’s stop these narratives on dog ownership that are SOLD to us and based on making money. Dogs aren’t a business they are our best friends. Remember that.

Your dog can be perfectly safe and happy without overstimulating daycare or doggy birthday parties. Those things are fun for some dogs, but not for all. I want to take my dog everywhere, I want to give my dog the things I would want, but for the love of dogs in shelters everywhere, let’s ask dogs what do they REALLY want?

Dogs want more sniffs, waterlogged sticks, a quiet place to decompress, a space to stretch their legs and you to respect their body language and boundaries. They are talking to you…listen.

06/05/2023

Just finished watching a sweet movie with Richard, to help him through the storm(thunder & lightning flashes). He gets terrified and quite stressed, so we also spent time playing tug & toss during the movie as a distraction measure. Hopefully he'll begin to equate storms with leisure time on the couch and enjoyable games-treats included :)

05/05/2023

A memory from 2013
Cannot believe the years have passed so quickly! Those walls have sheltered hundreds of animals in need. 10 years with an actual building and 18 years of Rescue. We remain humble & grateful. Blessed everyday & in awe of His provision.
Raising the trusses (pictured: Randy Voigt, Glen Bitner, Grant Bitner & Brian Bopp).

21/04/2023

17/04/2023

Last week was another busy Vet visit day for several... Molly(Poodle/10+yrs) a BWBR adopted alumni, traveled with us for a health check and bloodwork. Smiles(Malamute/10+ yrs) required surgery for growths on two of her legs, health check, bloodwork and VX. Maggie(Canardly/12+yrs)required a dental-infected molar removed, health check, bloodwork and VX. Snuggles(Havanese/9yrs) routine check of his liver values. Rudy(Doxi/14+yrs) routine check of his liver values, AG, NT. Rudy's nick name is "shark" for a reason! Taco(LC Chihuahua/14+yrs) health check, bloodwork with dental scheduled for next month. Bubba(male feline/10+yrs/not pictured)health check, bloodwork with dental scheduled for next month. LuLu(female feline/3yrs)was MIA in the cat corral, thus avoided capture. She's a clever girl!
We were all worn out by our day long experience of health and wellness along with the travel time; but at the end of the day, THANKFUL. I would imagine that our Vet and staff were feeling the same.
*Much appreciation to Linda Pennock for afternoon, heat of the day transport in her air conditioned vehicle, as my van is currently without AC and could only transport early AM.*