With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, here’s a list of things that is safe and harmful for your K-9.
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📣 Meet Lex! The Big, Goofy Sweetheart Looking for His Forever Home! 🐾
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will keep you smiling, look no further—Lex is your guy!
This handsome pit bull is the perfect combination of goofy, smart, and loving. He’s got a big personality and an even bigger heart. Lex adores belly rubs, short walks 😆, and hanging out with his favorite humans. His loyalty knows no bounds, and he’ll make sure you never feel alone.
Here’s what makes Lex amazing:
✨ Smart and Eager to Learn – Lex loves to show off his smarts and would thrive with someone who enjoys teaching him new tricks.
✨ Big Goofball Energy – Whether it’s zoomies in the yard or just lounging with you on the couch, Lex will keep you laughing.
✨ A Loyal Best Friend – Lex will be your shadow and your biggest fan.
🐕 Lex is great with people and loves being the center of attention. He is a big puppy and will need someone who is able to manage and continue training a dog of his size, but as you can see, he’s off to a great start! Lex is neutered, up to date on his vaccines.
Let’s help this big-hearted boy find the loving home he deserves! 🏡 If you’re ready to open your heart and home to Lex, send us a message.
💌 Please share to help Lex find his perfect match!
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📣 Meet Lex! The Big, Goofy Sweetheart Looking for His Forever Home! 🐾
📣 Meet Lex! The Big, Goofy Sweetheart Looking for His Forever Home! 🐾
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will keep you smiling, look no further—Lex is your guy!
This handsome pit bull is the perfect combination of goofy, smart, and loving. He’s got a big personality and an even bigger heart. Lex adores belly rubs, short walks 😆, and hanging out with his favorite humans. His loyalty knows no bounds, and he’ll make sure you never feel alone.
Here’s what makes Lex amazing:
✨ Smart and Eager to Learn – Lex loves to show off his smarts and would thrive with someone who enjoys teaching him new tricks.
✨ Big Goofball Energy – Whether it’s zoomies in the yard or just lounging with you on the couch, Lex will keep you laughing.
✨ A Loyal Best Friend – Lex will be your shadow and your biggest fan.
🐕 Lex is great with people and loves being the center of attention. He is a big puppy and will need someone who is able to manage and continue training a dog of his size, but as you can see, he’s off to a great start! Lex is neutered, up to date on his vaccines.
Let’s help this big-hearted boy find the loving home he deserves! 🏡 If you’re ready to open your heart and home to Lex, send us a message.
💌 Please share to help Lex find his perfect match!
#AdoptDontShop #PitBullLove #BackStepStrays #ForeverHome
🌟 Meet Dallas: The Perfect Kitten Companion! 🌟
Woohoo!! Dallas has been adopted!
🌟 Meet Dallas: The Perfect Kitten Companion! 🌟
This sweet boy is looking for his forever home, and his foster mom has so much love to share about him:
“Dallas loves his shadows (don’t judge him, lol) and is quite the talker—he’ll hold a great conversation with you! He’s a cuddle bug who purrs so loud, it’s like a little motor running. His favorite spot for scratches? Right under his chin!
Dallas is also best buds with our dog, Prince—they’re true partners in crime. He’s playful, curious, and just an all-around great fella. A typical kitten who’s ready to snuggle, play, and bring so much joy to your life!”
If you’re looking for a lovable, playful, and affectionate kitten to join your family, Dallas is your guy. Let’s find this special boy the forever home he deserves! 💕
📩 Message us to learn more about Dallas or to schedule a meet-and-greet. Don’t wait—this little shadow chaser won’t last long! 🐾
#adoptdontshop #rescuecatsrock #BackStepStrays
🐾 We were up late last night doing what we do best – trapping cats to be spayed and neutered today!
🐾 We were up late last night doing what we do best – trapping cats to be spayed and neutered today!
Did you know that cats are crepuscular, meaning they’re most active at dawn and dusk? For cat colonies in busy areas, like near businesses, the tend to break the rules and come out later at night when traffic dies down. So, we were out there too, working under the stars, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. 😁
Today, 13 feral and stray-turned-tame kitties are heading off into baby-making retirement! Each one spayed or neutered is another step closer to reducing overpopulation and giving these cats a better quality of life.
If you’d like to support this effort, donation links are listed below. Thank you for being part of this mission with us! 🌙🐱
Donation links
Zeffy fee free donations: 💸
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/77c5f1b4-dae1-4534-beef-7dac4fefb7c4
Venmo: @backstepstrays 💸
Cash App: $backstepstrays 💸
PayPal: [email protected] 💸
Amazon: https://a.co/jhllE1m 📦
Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/back-step-strays_b118948068📦
Snail mail: P.O. Box 217, Ware Shoals, SC, 29692 🐌
#tnrsaveslives #spayandneuteristhesolution #feralcats #backstepstrays
📣 Meet Sylvia - A Rescue Looking for a Second Chance ❤️
📣 Meet Sylvia - A Rescue Looking for a Second Chance ❤️
On Monday, we rescued a sweet cat we have since named Sylvia. She was found huddled at the door of Burger King, desperately looking for food and shelter. It’s heartbreaking to think she may have been dumped there and left to fend for herself, but that appears to be exactly what happened. While Sylvia is hesitant to trust, it’s clear she’s been around people before and is simply traumatized from being abandoned in an unknown place.
Some people who abandon cats think that dropping them near an established colony means they’ll find food and safety. Sadly, this is usually not true. Established colonies typically don’t accept newcomers, leaving cats like Sylvia with no access to food or shelter. Without rescue, these cats can end up alone, frozen with fear, hungry, and exposed to the elements. We’re so grateful that we found Sylvia quickly! She wouldn’t have fared well in the rain and cold expected tomorrow.
Sylvia deserves the chance to trust again, to feel safe, and to know she’s loved. She’s already been TNR’d, meaning she’s spayed and up to date on her vaccines, and she’s ready to begin her journey toward a new life. We’re looking for a foster or forever home where Sylvia can finally feel secure and rebuild her trust in humans. As you can see, she’s already making progress after only two days. 😁
If you’re interested in fostering or adopting Sylvia, or if you’d like to help support her care, please reach out to us or click one of the donation links below. 👇
Let’s give Sylvia the warmth and love she’s been waiting for 🏠❤️
Donation links
Zeffy fee free donations: 💸
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/77c5f1b4-dae1-4534-beef-7dac4fefb7c4
Venmo: @backstepstrays 💸
Cash App: $backstepstrays 💸
PayPal: [email protected] 💸
Amazon: https://a.co/jhllE1m 📦
Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/back-step-strays_b118948068📦
Snail mail: P.O. Box 21
Shoutout to our amazing volunteers who made today possible! We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for your dedication and heart! 🐾❤️ Visit us at www.backstepstrays.org to see how you can help too!#backstepstrays #volunteersmakeadifference #WareShoals #communitycats #supportlocalrescues
🎉 Woohoo!! We’re thrilled to share that a generous donation of cat and dog food is coming our way this Saturday! This will make a HUGE difference for our animals, but we need your help to get it from Greenville Animal Care back to Ware Shoals. If you’re able to lend a hand with transport, please give us a call, text, or message! Thank you for helping us make this possible! 🐾❤️
You can contact us at 864-318-9807 or go to backstepstrays.org
Some pets love the hustle and bustle of Halloween, while others will find this spooky holiday a bit stressful. We recognize that animals are individuals, so while you while enjoy the festivities, consider it from your pet’s perspective: A dog’s natural instinct is to protect their home or to alert you that a stranger has arrived, while cats typically prefer a quiet environment with their family. Trick-or-treaters continually knocking on the door or ringing the bell can be very stressful to both dogs and cats. Read on for our tips and tricks on taking the terror out of your pet's Halloween!
🎃 1. Halloween hype causes pet stress:
Before the trick-or-treating starts, put your pets in a quiet room where they will be safe from all the Halloween activity. If your pup is likely to try to run out the front door and is comfortable in a crate, consider putting them in the crate with a treat-filled toy and some soft music playing in the background. A spritz of a feline pheromone spray may help keep your cats calm.
Minimize noise by sitting outside to keep trick-or-treaters from knocking on the door or ringing the bell.
Even if you are just having friends over for a Halloween party, keep your pets away from the festivities in their safe room. Masks and costumes change how people look and smell to a pet, so even familiar people may become frightening. Put a sign on the door to the safe room so your guests know it’s off-limits.
When going out trick-or-treating, leave your dog at home. Dogs can be easily excited by the Halloween commotion, and a bite or a lost dog will quickly end the evening’s fun.
👻2. Halloween candy—a treat for you, a trick for your pet(s):
Pre-Halloween and during trick-or-treating, keep candy safely stashed in a high cabinet secured with a lock or child-safety latch. Many foods, such as chocolate, gum and xylitol (a sweetener used in many foods) are hazardous to pets.
Watch your kids! Children may make the harmful mistake of sharing th
