New Beginnings For Merced County Animals

20/12/2024

Guess what yesterday was? 70 dogs and cats flew out with the wonderful Wings of Rescue team. 👏👏👏
Looking at the photos, besides two pilots, there was also a look out! Wouldn't you love to know what was going through the kitty's brain looking out that window?😺😼😹😸
New Beginnings is extremely grateful for everyone who loves these precious animals and support this mission to save every animal possible in Merced County.
Blessings!❤❤🐾🐾

19/12/2024

Hi everyone we have some goodies left over from the Bake Sale available for purchase. We have a few dog beds with additional items included, a gorgeous floral centerpiece and hoodies available as well. Call or text 209-769-8953 for more information or to purchase!

18/12/2024

Not everyone can adopt, but everyone can do something! 🐶✨ Big or small, every effort helps save lives. Thank you all for supporting our mission and helping us do all that we can for the animals of Merced County.

17/12/2024

Ken came into rescue as a tiny, hissy kitten. He is now 5 months old and loves his people. He initially hisses at strangers at Atwater Petco, but scratch his back and he relaxes. Pet for awhile, and you will be able to hear his loud purr through his super-soft fur.

16/12/2024

ADOPTED
Friendly and outgoing, Roy is at the Atwater Petco waiting for his forever home. Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped. $70 adoption fee

15/12/2024

ADOPTED
Meet 5-month-old Jersey. He is a Snowshoe/Lynx point. He is friendly and just the right amount of playful. Meet him at Atwater Petco.

14/12/2024

Today's Holiday Bake Sale exceeded expectations, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Our bakers and volunteers played a crucial role in this success, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for their hard work and dedication. We would also like to show our appreciation to all of you shoppers and supporters and everyone who made this event a part of your day. You helped make this fundraising event successful. The animals of Merced County thank you. 🥰

14/12/2024

Even Twilight visited the bake sale!

14/12/2024

13/12/2024

UPDATE: These 3 were flown to a Washington rescue thanks to a foster!
Short Term (4 days) Foster Home Needed Urgently
We’re searching for a foster home for these three adorable pups! They need a space for four days where they can be kept separate, as they are not yet fully vaccinated.

The foster family must also be available to bring them to their transport flight on Tuesday morning in Atwater.

Please reach out if you can help!
209-259-5074

11/12/2024

We’re just 3 days away from our Holiday Fundraiser! Please share the post with friends and family to help make this fundraising event successful for the animals who need us most. We hope to see you there!

11/12/2024

For those looking to adopt a cat, but don't want a crazy kitten, here's Moomie. She is a 4-year-old sweetie in the Atwater Petco. Spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, she is wishing for her own home this Christmas ⛄🎁

09/12/2024

Would anyone be up for making these yummy Meltaway Brownie Cookies for the bake sale Saturday? If so here’s all the info;

Ingredients:

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Directions:

Prepare the Dough:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until fully combined.
Sift in the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Gradually fold in the flour until a thick batter forms. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Shape the Cookies:

Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve:

Dust with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy! These cookies are best served with a glass of milk for the ultimate treat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes
Kcal: 150 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies

07/12/2024

We’ve had lots of requests for Classic Rolled Sugar Cookies for our Holiday Bake Sale next Saturday! Do we have anyone willing to make a couple dozen for this fundraising event?

If you don’t have your own recipe here’s one we were given;

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups butter, softened 🧈
2 cups white sugar 🍬
4 eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
5 cups all-purpose flour 🍞
2 tsps baking powder 🥄
1 tsp salt 🧂

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
Divide the dough into two balls, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out shapes with your favorite cookie cutters and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Cool on wire racks before decorating.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Kcal: 130 kcal per cookie (approx.) | Servings: 36 cookies

06/12/2024

We would love some yummy Soft Christmas Cookies for the Bake Sale next weekend! Anyone willing to make them?

Ingredients:
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
4 tablespoons milk
For the Icing:

2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
Directions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.

Combine the Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until combined. If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Roll and Cut the Dough: Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into festive shapes using cookie cutters, and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake the Cookies: Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Add food coloring if desired. Once the cookies are cool, spread or pipe the icing on top and decorate with sprinkles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 28 minutes
Kcal: 120 kcal per cookie | Servings: 48 cookies

05/12/2024

Another uplifting day! Some days can really take you down and then there are these days!❤❤❤❤❤
48 dogs and 21 cats, another 69, flew out to Washington and across the border to British Colombia. Thank you Wings of Rescue and Captains, Kale and Anji! Let's do it again in two weeks! 👩‍✈️👨‍✈👏🐾👏🐾
It was good to be able to get a number of cats on this flight. We have so many cats on our waiting list, so this was a good day. Hopefully, more will fly out on the 17th.🛩✈😽😺😻
Preparing for the flights can be exhausting, but then you start loading the plane. As you look into their eyes and see their wonderful personalities, you know why we go through all the emails, texts, phone calls, vaccinations, testing, paperwork,😡, printing, and all the electronic information needed for the flight.
I can't wait for two more weeks!😁🙃😉
Thank you to all the wonderful people who make this happen. We love you!❤❤❤❤