Good Dog Adoption Agency, Inc.

11/28/2025

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Urgent Miracle Needed

Out of more than fifty dogs, this little girl is the one who broke me open. Every time I walk into a shelter, there is usually one dog whose eyes stay with me long after I leave. Today, that dog was Chicken Noodle.

She is everything that makes saving a life feel impossible and necessary at the same time.

She is a pit.
She is heartworm positive.
And the shelter believes she may need two knee surgeries.

I don’t know how I’ll raise the funds or where I’ll find a foster. But the moment she walked toward me, I knew I had to try. I put my Maggie collar and tutu on her—my symbol of the dogs I’ve loved and lost—and I promised her I would get her out. I didn’t know she was already a shelter favorite. I only knew that her temperament was extraordinary.

She is only 34 pounds, around 4 years old, gentle, sweet, and dog friendly. She is the kind of dog who still believes in people, even after the world has not been kind to her.

My birthday is on Thanksgiving. Twelve years ago, on that day, I started fostering. Every year since then, the only thing I’ve ever wanted for my birthday is to save a life.

This year, it’s her.
This year, Chicken Noodle is my birthday wish.
But I cannot make this happen alone.
She will need significant medical funds.
She will need PLEDGES.
She will need a miracle foster.

Right now, not a single rescue has said they can take her on.
Her shelter is full, and because of her medical needs, she is likely becoming urgent.

I won’t list the shelter publicly, but she will need a foster in or near Charlotte, NC.

If we can pull her out, it will truly be a miracle.
Please help me give her the chance she deserves.

PLEASE HELP ME SAVE HER!

*** THERE ARE SCAMMERS SO ONCE YOU MAKE A PLEDGE YOU MUST WAIT UNTIL I COMMENT AND SEND YOU TO A RESCUE'S PAGE SO YOU CAN VERIFY THEY ARE PULLING HER AND YOU VERIFY THEY ARE LEGIT DO NOT EVER HONOR A PLEDGE TO A PAYPAY OR SOMETHING YOU HAVE NOT VERIFIED IS LEGIT***

11/24/2025

📢📢 The state has passed a new bill that legally recognizes pets as family members, marking a huge step forward for animal rights and welfare.

This change means pets will now have stronger protections in cases like divorce, custody disputes, and abuse investigations. The law recognizes what pet owners have always known: animals feel love, loyalty, and pain just like we do.

Supporters say this bill is about compassion and responsibility. It ensures that pets are treated as living beings with emotional bonds, not just possessions that can be divided or discarded.

11/22/2025

11/20/2025

The Barkley family chases after the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile while on a road trip in the all-new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.

11/19/2025

Prince George’s County Council voted Monday to repeal the county’s controversial ban on pit bull–type dogs. The ban was enacted more than 20 years ago, deeming most pit bulls unadoptable and leading to many animals entering the county’s shelter to remain there for months without being able to go outside. Now, the council has lifted the ban, changing its code to focus on animal behavior rather than breed when determining how to care for dogs. Read more: https://bit.ly/47Oxyuj

📸: Courtesy of Sloane Brown

11/15/2025

Isle of Dogs — Born from Grief, Built on Love

Max (17?) Red (14?) Mia (6?) Mavis (6?) Gray (4?)

Isle of Dogs began during one of the hardest moments of my life — losing my Maggie, suddenly and far too soon. I didn’t know what to do with all that grief, so I turned it into something that could honor her: a place where dogs like her would always be welcome.

I wanted a place where families could vacation with their dogs — not just a place where dogs were “allowed.” A place where no one had to worry about breed restrictions, size limits, or the number of dogs. I decided Isle of Dogs would welcome them all, because Maggie and her siblings never got that chance.

Everyone told me it was a terrible idea. But five years later, Isle of Dogs has become one of the greatest joys of my life. What began as a way to heal has turned into a space that brings joy, peace, and connection to hundreds of dogs and their families — giving them the kind of experiences Maggie never had.

Through Isle of Dogs, I’ve also found a way to help countless rescue dogs be seen and valued — dogs who might have otherwise been overlooked.

I started this as a way to cope with grief, and what it became is far more meaningful than I could have imagined.
How many dogs do you think have walked through the doors of Isle of Dogs in the last five years? Many are repeat guests, but the total number might surprise you.

We still have Christmas open at Isle of Dogs and Dog Mountain, as well as several winter dates available. Winter is truly the most peaceful and restorative time to visit — a season to recharge and reconnect.

As we continue to pour time and heart into helping dogs through our rescue work, I hope that those who believe in our mission also support our rentals. Every stay helps us continue this work and keep the doors of Isle of Dogs open to all who need it.

Links in the comments :)

11/15/2025