Rosebud Rescue

01/19/2025

Queen City Pitties Animal Rescue helped us out SO MUCH in dealing with our Parvo puppies, and now their sweet little Hank has tested positive. Please share and donate if you can 🙏🏼

01/18/2025

Fresno was neutered yesterday but he STILL doesn’t have anyone interested in adopting him 🥺

Mini Aussie/Mountain Cur mix, 5 months old, neutered male, currently 20lbs

✅ Dog/cat friendly
✅ Crate trained
✅ Doing great on potty training, has a dog door in foster home
✅ Walks well on a leash once comfortable

Fresno was always the quieter and more submissive pup in his litter, but he LOVES to meet people and is the snuggliest boy! We think he would do great in a home with kids. His brothers have all been adopted and we don’t know why nobody has been interested in him 😢

If you’re interested in adopting Fresno please complete an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
Long distance adoptions considered in the US only.

*Please keep in mind that it is time consuming for our volunteers to process applications. We ask that you are sure you are ready to welcome a dog into your home and are seriously interested in adopting BEFORE applying.*

01/17/2025

Although we are closed for intake, last night we opened up a foster home to a dog who we agreed to help back in November. We were contacted around Thanksgiving time by a family working to get their grandmother, who lives 2 hours away from them and has no other family interested in helping her, into assisted living where she would unfortunately not be able to bring her dog. Being her only companion she asked to keep him until she made the move, so we told them to reach out when she was ready.

Upon arrival last night he had a very long, matted coat. We weren’t willing to leave him like that any longer so our president spent her birthday night shaving him down. Once we got through all his fluff, we realized how significantly underweight he was 🥺 We decided to hold off on getting him neutered today as we want to get him to a healthy weight before putting him under. He is also going to need a dental as most of his teeth are rotten. For now, he is enjoying all life has to offer in the comfort of sweaters and PJ’s to keep him nice and warm with small frequent meals and extra cookies throughout the day to safely get some weight on him.

We want to give this sweet boy a fresh start on life, so we’re calling him Casper 🤍 We ask that no judgement is passed on his former owner. She loved her dog and this was absolutely not intentional, just a very sad part of what happens as you age. Instead, take this as a reminder to check up often on your elderly loved ones, especially those who live alone.

One thing about our rescue is that we do not charge a surrender fee, as we’ve often found that those who need help with a dog the most cannot afford it, as would have been the case here. If you’re interested in donating towards Casper’s care, you can do so at the following;

Venmo:

PayPal or card: paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5P8FWTC8ZHPPY

Amazon wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15LW27KX5X8J?ref_=wl_share

01/16/2025

Coraline, Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd mix, spayed female, 2 years old, 25-30lbs

💚 Crate trained
💚 Walks well on leash
💚 Potty trained when on a consistent routine
💚 Dog friendly after a slow intro
💛 Can be a little shy her first few days somewhere new
❤️ Previous owner reported she will jump fences, though she has never done this in her current foster home
❤️ No cats, small dogs, or young children

Coraline was surrendered to us 7 months ago and has had no interest. She may need a few days to decompress in a new home but will be your new best friend once she’s comfortable! She is fun, outgoing, and the sweetest cuddliest girl in the world! She had some issues with the other female dog in her previous home, however BOTH females were pregnant and living with an unaltered male, so that’s not a huge shock. She has changed quite a bit for the better in foster and we know her people are out there somewhere!

If you’re interested in adopting Coraline please complete an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
Long distance adoptions considered in the US only.

*Please keep in mind that it is time consuming for our volunteers to process applications. We ask that you are sure you are ready to welcome a dog into your home and are seriously interested in adopting BEFORE applying.*

01/15/2025

Maui, Chihuahua, 6-8 years old, neutered male, 6lbs

🟢 Dog/cat friendly, would likely prefer another small dog companion
🟢 Crate trained though it’s not necessary
🟢 SUPER sweet, wants to cuddle all the time!
🟢 Walks well on a leash, fenced yard not required
🟢 Dental done in November
🟡 Will go potty outside but was previously p*e pad trained and prefers to use them inside
🔴 No dogs over 20lbs or young children due to his stature and size

Maui came to us from The Pit Chic’s shelter after being found in a home after his owner had passed away. While it was clear she loved her dogs, she had obviously been struggling to care for them for quite some time and their living conditions were very poor. Our original plan was to adopt him and his “sister” out as a bonded pair, however we are still working through some medical issues with her, and we think he is ready to start the search for his own forever home if we find the perfect applicant 💞

If you’re interested in adopting Maui please complete an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
Long distance adoptions considered in the US only.

*Please keep in mind that it is time consuming for our volunteers to process applications. We ask that you are sure you are ready to welcome a dog into your home and are seriously interested in adopting BEFORE applying.*

01/14/2025

Chloe (tri) and Myla (tan/grey), mixed breed females, 14 weeks old, spays scheduled for April

🟢 Dog/cat/people friendly
🟢 Crate trained
🟢 SUPER cuddly and sweet 💞
🟡 P*e pad trained at the moment due to vaccination status
🟡 Working on leash training

These 2 girls came up north with their mamma from a shelter in KY as tiny babies and are finally ready to find their forever homes! They will need 1 more round of vaccines including Rabies at 16 weeks of age.

If you’re interested in adopting Chloe or Myla please complete an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
Local adoptions only due to their scheduled spays.

*Please keep in mind that it is time consuming for our volunteers to process applications. We ask that you are sure you are ready to welcome a dog into your home and are seriously interested in adopting BEFORE applying.*

01/14/2025

Aussie lovers!!! Our friends over at All-Star Animal Rescue are looking for the perfect family for this beautiful girl. She is sweet as pie, loves her people, and has all the best qualities of one of our favorite breeds! 🩵

Please fill out their application if you’re interested in adopting her: https://www.cognitoforms.com/AllStarAnimalRescueInc/AllStarAnimalRescueAdoptionApplication?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR177es_1i7RyYTbHpuBY3SQi_SL7d6tJxE4yn3zGZS7cdCiv-EZo3VHCa4_aem_BkXTahFzYVwpGmLDsaO6bQ

Sometimes life doesn’t work out as planned, and sweet Piper is looking for her forever home again. This isn’t her fault—her previous home’s dog was just a little too much for her to handle.

Piper has been wonderful with cats and some dogs, however we would recommend a single dog household as she's still adjusting to a home...but her boundless energy makes her a better fit for a home without young children, as she might accidentally knock them over. She’d love a fenced-in yard where she can run freely and would be overjoyed to become someone’s hiking buddy—she’s always up for an adventure!

Piper is still full of love and hope, ready to be someone’s loyal companion. If you think you could be her perfect match, please fill out an application today. Let’s help Piper find the home she truly deserves!

01/14/2025

Austin, 1 year, neutered male, Australian Cattle Dog, 35-40lbs

🟢 Dog/cat/people friendly
🟢 Crate trained
🟢 Walks well on leash, no fence required
🟡 Doing great with potty training when on a routine

Austin was saved from the euthanasia list at a KY shelter and he is the sweetest boy! He’s relatively quiet and easygoing for a Cattle Dog and would likely fit into any home environment. Let’s find this guy his people in the new year!

If you’re interested in adopting Austin please complete an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
Long distance adoptions considered in the US only.

*Please keep in mind that it is time consuming for our volunteers to process applications. We ask that you are sure you are ready to welcome a dog into your home and are seriously interested in adopting BEFORE applying.*

01/09/2025

Reilly, 10 months old, neutered male, Cattle Dog mix, 30-35lbs

✅ Crate trained
✅ Potty trained
✅ Dog/cat/farm animal friendly
✅ Strong start to obedience training - his foster is a dog trainer!

Reilly was saved from a shelter in KY as a baby and his brother was adopted months ago. He’s missed all his first holidays with a forever family… 😢 Can we find him a home before his first birthday?
📍Buffalo, NY

If you’re interested in adopting Reilly please submit an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
Long distance adoptions considered in the US only

12/24/2024

An update on Cook (now Blue) - He was released from the hospital late last night and is back at home and doing great! He is happy, playing, eating, drinking, and taking his meds. He is still on antibiotics for some congestion and is in isolation until a Parvo test comes back negative, but overall, we think he is ready to leave this behind him.

We are still trying to raise funds to recoup some of the costs of the veterinary care (right around $4,000) that has come out of pocket from our president and her family trying to save these puppies. It’s never something they hesitate to do, and never expect to see it back, however, our president has their own dog hospitalized now as well and the price is astronomical due to having to transfer for the holiday. After giving so much to other dogs in need, they are pouring from an empty cup while trying to save their own.

Please visit the link(s) below to donate. PayPal is preferred as we can access those funds immediately, Venmo can only do a 3 day transfer to our bank. You can use a credit or debit card at the PayPal link without creating an account.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5P8FWTC8ZHPPY&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaan5uGNOJXS5wqdbZ7U3i71hfaU_lMdJ9J2D-pK5OJNWDJfUKNA0XarL-c_aem_NGVHHFAZOtO5ILPAW-WUBA

account.venmo.com/u/rosebudrescue

As a 501c3 your donations are tax deductible. Please email [email protected] with your full name, payment method, and donation amount for a receipt (some of our volunteers are out of town so please be patient with us). It takes an army and we need ours out in full force ❤️

12/21/2024

UPDATE 12/22: The morning was rough, we got a call that his white blood cell count was basically none, and he had spiked a fever and still wouldn’t eat. This evening we got an update that he is responding to the additional antibiotic well, eating and drinking on his own very enthusiastically, and following staff around his room when out and about. We believe he is pulling through but don’t have a date for release yet 🙏🏼🙏🏼

UPDATE 12/21 5:00PM: Cook (aka Blue) is now being hospitalized at Village Veterinary Clinic of Hamburg. We drained the rescue account once again, and maxxed out another personal credit card to pay the deposit of 50% of the attached estimate. We need to raise the rest before pickup. Please share 🙏🏼

An update on our Parvo puppies… with the heaviest heart, we are so sad to report that we lost Allen, despite feeling as though they were responding to treatment well. We are devastated by his loss 😞

Last night, Cook seemed to be doing great. He was up, playing with toys, getting vocal, continuing to drink well, and even climbed out of his play pen. We were so hopeful that he was on the mend. But today, he is not eating, and is weaker than yesterday. We have him back at the emergency vet and are waiting for him to be seen so we can come up with a treatment plan.

We are so thankful for the donations we’ve received so far, but we’ve gotten barely enough to cover outpatient treatment, let alone a hospital stay for multiple days if that’s what is recommended. We still need your thoughts, prayers, shares, and if at all possible monetary donations to help this guy pull through 🙏🏼 He has a loving family waiting for him who have been following along from the start and we want so badly to see him through this 😢

Please visit the link(s) in our bio to donate. PayPal is preferred as we can access those funds immediately, Venmo can only do a 3 day transfer to our bank. You can use a credit or debit card at the PayPal link without creating an account.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5P8FWTC8ZHPPY&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaan5uGNOJXS5wqdbZ7U3i71hfaU_lMdJ9J2D-pK5OJNWDJfUKNA0XarL-c_aem_NGVHHFAZOtO5ILPAW-WUBA

account.venmo.com/u/rosebudrescue

As a 501c3 your donations are tax deductible. Please email [email protected] with your full name, payment method, and donation amount for a receipt (some of our volunteers are out of town so please be patient with us). It takes an army and we need ours out in full force ❤️

12/19/2024

🚨 SOS!!! 🚨 We know the holidays are quickly approaching, but we need your help again 😞 On Tuesday, one of our two Husky siblings we took in last week, Cook, lost interest in food. Wednesday afternoon his brother Allen did the same. Due to a strong gut feeling and their unknown exposure/vaccination status prior to intake we decided to do a Parvo test, which was unfortunately positive. We had them seen on an emergency basis last night for fluids, antibiotics, anti-nausea meds, and the monoclonal antibody treatment to give them the best chance of survival. Thankfully we caught this early and acted fast while their symptoms were on the mild side and they are currently drinking and eating small amounts here and there, still in relatively good spirits and giving us some tail wags. But they are nowhere near out of the woods yet.

As you can see from our invoice, we used 4 different cards to pay this bill… only one was the rescues, which is now drained. We have board members paying out of pocket and using personal credit cards to keep these dogs alive. If they decline and need to be hospitalized, the amount is astronomical ($4,000-$10,000 per puppy, if not more). We are such a small rescue and receive so little in donations, unexpected emergencies like this really set us back, and sometimes even make us wonder if we can continue to do this anymore. We need your help. We are begging and pleading and trying our best to prepare for more aggressive treatment if needed 😢

Please visit the link(s) below to donate. PayPal is preferred.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5P8FWTC8ZHPPY&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaan5uGNOJXS5wqdbZ7U3i71hfaU_lMdJ9J2D-pK5OJNWDJfUKNA0XarL-c_aem_NGVHHFAZOtO5ILPAW-WUBA

account.venmo.com/u/rosebudrescue

As a 501c3 your donations are tax deductible. Please email [email protected] with your full name, payment method, and donation amount for a receipt (some of our volunteers are out of town so please be patient with us). It takes an army and we need ours out in full force ❤️

*These are NOT the 3 puppies from the house in Orchard Park. Khalil, Keon, and Amari are all still searching for their forever homes.*

12/16/2024

Our Bills Mafia pups are officially on the hunt for their forever homes! Over the last few weeks, we have welcomed a total of 5 Husky (some Shepherd mix) puppies into our rescue and they all officially have a clean bill of health and are accepting applications! They are 14 weeks old, all are males besides Amari.

They are all very happy, friendly, energetic puppies but love to snuggle up with their people! They are friendly with all dogs, have been exposed to cats with no issue, and have recently started working on crate training. An adopter should expect to continue that, and also work on potty training, leash walking, socialization, and obedience with their new family member.

Please keep in mind, puppies are not considered fully vaccinated until 16 weeks of age. They will need one more booster vaccine the first or second week of January. Local adoptions only as they will be spayed/neutered at our vet in Hamburg, NY in April.

Puppies are ready now, with meet and greets done at the adopters home to double as the home check. They are eligible for a 1 week foster-to-adopt if desired to ensure they are the right fit. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting, please complete an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt

You are welcome to specify which puppies you would be interested in, but we also do our best to suggest who we think would be the best fit for your family based on your application.

12/14/2024

Fresno and Petal stole some hearts at our adoption event earlier this week but neither one got any applications 😢 Fresno is a 4 month old Mini Aussie/Mountain Cur mix (DNA tested) male, and Petal is a 4.5 month old mixed breed female. We estimate that both will stay under 50lbs full grown.

Both pups are crate trained, fully vaccinated, working hard on potty training, figuring out leash walking, and love everyone they meet. They are very dog friendly, Fresno is great with cats, Petal lives with them but tries to play with them so will need some boundaries in place if living with kitty friends. Both have spays/neuters scheduled within the next 2 months.

If you’re interested in fostering or adopting Petal or Fresno, please submit an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt

12/14/2024

Tonight we welcomed Greta into the rescue family 💗
A list of dogs needing rescue from a puppy mill came out, and on it was an 8 year old Maltese/Bichon mix. Our president couldn’t stop the thinking about her… EIGHT years spent living in a puppy mill. For a small dog, that’s likely 17+ litters, back to back to back. We needed to get her out of there and thankfully, a small dog was adopted, opening up a spot in foster for this sweet lady last night!

She is stinky, her teeth are rotten, her nails are horrendous and were making it difficult for her to walk, but this happy girl has not stopped wagging her little tail since we got her off transport. We are just as excited that her life is changing as she is! 😍

Greta will be getting a dental along with her spay next month. Our senior dogs often cost us more in vet care than we make back on their adoption fee. But that’s okay, because we can’t wait to see her flourish!

Please consider donating to Greta’s care at the links below or purchasing some supplies from our wishlist! We can’t continue saving dogs like her without your continued support 💕

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5P8FWTC8ZHPPY

https://account.venmo.com/u/rosebudrescue

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15LW27KX5X8J?ref_=wl_share

12/10/2024

Thanks to two of the incredible vet offices who help us with the care of our dogs, ALL SIX of the dogs rescued from the abandoned house in Orchard Park were vetted today! The three puppies (who we had to name after the Bills given their hometown) Keon, Khalil, and Amani all got exams and vaccines, and the three adults Cleo, Katara (mamma to the puppies) and Annubis (dad) have all been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and had their 4dx tests. Annubis is being treated for Lyme and Cleo for an ear infection but otherwise, everyone is in relatively good health!

We want to thank everyone again for their support and those behind the scenes who worked so hard to make this happen. These dogs are not officially up for adoption yet, however, you can always submit an application to get preapproved for when that time comes! We are still searching for foster homes as well. If you are interested in giving one of these dogs their chance at a new life, please submit an adoption application on our website at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt (fosters use the same application and indicate “foster only”)

To donate to their care, please visit our PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5P8FWTC8ZHPPY
Find us on Venmo, “Rosebud Rescue Inc” https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3584046533707543708&created=1733684183.06148&printed=1
Or donate off our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15LW27KX5X8J?ref_=wl_share

As a 501(c)(3), your donations are tax deductible. Please email [email protected] with your name, donation amount, and payment method for a receipt 🌹🐶

12/09/2024

Come hang out with some of our sweet dogs tomorrow from 4PM-6:30PM at Resorts Boarding & Play 🐶 89 Buffalo St. Hamburg, NY!

Very excited to announce that some of our adoptable pups will be attending our adoption event on Monday December 9th from 4PM-6:30PM hosted by Resorts Boarding & Play in Hamburg! Come on down to 89 Buffalo St to meet them! 🥰

12/08/2024

Yesterday was a very long day filled with a lot of very caring people, and really summed up the bittersweet part of rescue. Many of you probably saw a post circulating about dogs who were left in a house in Orchard Park for several months in deplorable conditions with no heat or electricity, and only being fed and watered here and there. Neighbors have reported that this has been an issue since at least August, and that other organizations had been contacted to help, but nothing was able to be done. We reached out to the owner of the dogs to see if we could help, but as she had told others in the past, she would not let the dogs go.

Yesterday evening, a neighbor reached out and let us know that her and the owner had come to an agreement where she would be purchasing the dogs, and would need a rescue to surrender them to. We had about an hour to make it happen, but thankfully, we were able to find a few temporary fosters to get the dogs out of there safely. With the help of the neighbors and some friends, we were able to get more dogs than even anticipated loaded up and off to fosters. We received videos of the inside of the residence today, and it is worse than we originally thought. To think of how those dogs have been living for so long hurts, but an incredible team of people worked together to help them leave that life behind.

Pictured here are the three adult dogs who are now safe in our rescue. The two females unfortunately started fighting prior to the owner deciding to give them up, so both of them do have some minor injuries, but thankfully nothing too serious. The priority for them right now is to have them seen by our wonderful team of vets, give them baths, let them settle in and decompress, and spoil them with treats and affection 💕

How can you help? We are still searching for more long-term foster homes for these dogs. Our fosters who stepped up are only able to keep them for a short time. If you are interested in fostering, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or messenger. Fosters must be in the Western New York area for vet appointments. None of these dogs are officially available for adoption yet until vetting is complete, however, our fosters do get the first opportunity to adopt their dog when that time comes. We would also be happy to do a transfer to another rescue with an available foster and provide a portion of any donations received for their vet care.

This rescue has definitely come with some extra expenses that we were not predicting, however, we are so happy we were able to help, and so thankful for everyone who has been working behind the scenes to put this to an end for months. Neighbors, rescues, animal welfare organizations, Orchard Park officials, and anyone who persisted in shining light on this issue. Because of all of you, these dogs are on their way to start the rest of their forevers

To donate towards their care, please visit our PayPal donation link at https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5P8FWTC8ZHPPY or find us on Venmo, “Rosebud Rescue Inc” https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3584046533707543708&created=1733684183.06148&printed=1
To help with supplies off our Amazon wishlist (we ALWAYS need dog food! Scroll down a bit for that): https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15LW27KX5X8J?ref_=wl_share

As a 501(c)(3), your donations are tax deductible. Please email [email protected] with your name, donation amount, and payment method for a receipt 🌹🐶