Essential Petcare

03/03/2022

*ON MATERNITY LEAVE* Twins on the way! I will update everyone when I am back up and running. Thank you for your business & support! - Valerie May

12/20/2021

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is urgently asking for blankets, sheets, towels, wet dog food, and rubber dog toys!

Please bring all new or gently used items to our location any day of the week between 10AM and 5PM at:

14444 Okeechobee Blvd
Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470

‼️PLEASE NOTE: All used items must be cleaned in order to be accepted. We do not need any dry dog food at this time. Please visit www.BDRR.org/donate-items to see the most up-to-date list of items we are seeking at this time.

We do not offer donation pick up at this time.

12/13/2021

Urgent Call for Fosters!

We are at maximum capacity and are working as hard as possible to make more space for more precious lives this holiday season. Will you open your home and your hearts to a foster dog in need? We need immediate placement for...

-A pregnant Doberman mother
-Disabled/Special Needs Dogs
-Dogs who need daily medical attention
-Shy/timid dogs who do not do well in the shelter setting
At this time we do NOT need fosters for puppies.

Please send your foster application to www.bdrr.org/foster! For all questions, please email [email protected].📢NOTE: All fosters are placed by our foster manager, and we do not allow dogs to be selected/picked from our website's list of available dogs.

06/29/2021

-BOOKED-
I will NOT be taking additional walks/pet sitting from July 11 through July 17! Please be sure to book your services as early as possible, and address cancelations as soon as possible. Thank you!

06/24/2021

Apparently canine influenza is going around Palm Beach County. Please make sure your pets are up to date on their shots and keep a close eye out for symptoms:
-cough
-runny nose
-fever
-lethargy
-eye discharge
-reduced appetite
(Www.cdc.gov)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

We recently took in a dog from an owner surrender situation who, within days of arriving, began to show symptoms of canine influenza which has infected many of our other dogs. The dog was immediately isolated, and the ranch is temporarily closed to protect the safety of the other dogs. The ranch also learned from regional experts (on this contagious canine illness, not known to be transferable to humans), that there are other cases of canine influenza throughout Palm Beach County. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is advising dog owners to immediately avoid using dog parks, dog beaches, or common gathering places, and to make sure that their dogs are up to date on vaccines.

We highly recommend getting your dog the influenza vaccine from your Veterinarian. This story will be covered on local television and media outlets and we will actively update this post as county and state information becomes available.

05/31/2021

Water emergency! West Palm Beach, FL

04/05/2021

FYI: I will be unavailable Saturday, April 10th through Sunday, April 18th. I'll be hiking the Appalachian Trail and will have limited cell service.

02/04/2021

This beautiful tri-color is missing!

Please spread the word! Dior was LOST on February 1, 2021 in West Palm Beach, FL 33407 near 40th st. pinewood

Message from Owner: I miss you now baby girl she is very sweet and friendly please help us find her

Description: black with beige going down her legs and a white patch in her chest

For more info or to contact Dior's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/6785824

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

02/03/2021

Little Frenchies like this get stolen SO OFTEN. Keep an eye out!

***UPDATE*** REUNITED!! Sky is home safe & sound after 23 hours, 55 minutes :)

Please spread the word! Sky was LOST on February 2, 2021 in West Palm Beach, FL 33409 near Redwood road/ Belvedere homes/ golfview heights

Message from Owner: Please help us find Sky

Description: Sky was last seen on Redwood rd in West Palm Beach Florida.
She is a blue French-bulldog and weighs 14lbs. She is microchipped. Please call Kim at (561) 859-6453 if you have any information about Sky. She was last seen being carried by a young man in his early twenties. He was wearing a blue shirt. Please be on the lookout. Thank you!

For more info or to contact Sky's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/6783266

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

02/01/2021

*COLD FRONT ALERT* Lows in the 40s expected this week! If you are not made for the cold, feel free to get in touch and I will help warm up your animals for you!

01/18/2021

Cooper needs a home!

Location Miami. 3 1/2 years old
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Cooper was found running loose on the Redlands.
Isabel Zapata that work on saving dogs in that area, took a picture of him and contacted GGARR.
GGARR said YES, we will take him and Susan, another Redlands volunteer drove him to Mueller Animal Hospital.
He is completed Vetted and waiting for a home to call his own

For information on Cooper, contact
Yoly Ramirez at [email protected]

01/05/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Please note that my business name is changing to ESSENTIAL PETCARE!
It has proven true during this pandemic that while we keep our loved ones healthy, our pets still need caring for. Whether you are back to work, or not able to walk your dog regularly, get in touch with me and I'd be happy to help!

01/05/2021

Start the year off right for your pet!

Find Local Deals on Nextdoor, the neighborhood hub.

12/27/2020

Everglades Angels Dog Rescue 1-800-511-DOGS

12/27/2020

12/21/2020

🎁🎄 Can you help Sam find a home of his own?! This sweet 6 year old has been with us for 946 days and we are all really hoping this season will be his turn. He is SO deserving of his very own !! Share to help him find his forever family!! 🎄🎁

Can you resist this face?! We can't! Meet Sam! This 6 year old Boxer mix weighs about 70 lbs and was rescued from a high kill shelter. This guy is super sweet and very gentle with people. He's in need of a person that will be sure to let him have careful and slow introductions to other dogs. If you already have a dog, a meet and greet is always required. This super great pup is excited to find his own forever home!

🎄🎄 Please SHARE to be help get this handsome guy into his very own home before the holidays! Submit an application on our website if you are interested in adopting! www.bdrr.org/adopt. You can see all of our currently available dogs on our website as well! www.bdrr.org/meet-our-dogs 🎄🎄

12/19/2020

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12/18/2020

🎄🎄 Come on down and join us on Saturday at the Village Bootery from 10:30-3pm for an adoption event! 15% of Village Bootery sales will be donated to BDRR! Meet some of our dogs that are looking to go while shopping for a great cause! 🎄🎄

12/10/2020

Please spread the word! Little Man was LOST on December 4, 2020 in Wellington, FL 33414 near Forest hill and Wellington town center

Description:

For more info or to contact Little Man's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/6661056

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

11/21/2020

MISSING possibly STOLEN

Please spread the word! Diesel is STILL MISSING as of Sep 10, 2020, last seen in Lake Worth, FL 33467 near Blanchette and Yearling dr.

Description:

For more info or to contact Diesel's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/6328949

***Re-Post - STILL MISSING AS OF Sep 20, 2020***

***Re-Post - STILL MISSING AS OF Oct 03, 2020***

***Re-Post - STILL MISSING AS OF Nov 20, 2020***

"It’s been over 4 months and we’re still looking out for Diesel. If you know anyone who recently got a dog that looks like this in the last 4-5 months please let us know. We miss him so much and we won’t stop looking. "

11/19/2020

Lost Rottie in Lake Worth!

***UPDATE*** REUNITED!! Coco is home safe & sound after 10 hours, 32 minutes :)

"THANK you so much for this amazing app Coco wasn't gone for more than 2 hours when someone saw the post from pawnoost and contacted me
THEY took such good care of her until I picked her up, thank you so much she is home safe"
-Coco's Owner
Please spread the word! Coco was LOST on November 19, 2020 in Palm Beach County, FL 33463 near Jog road and lake worth

Message from Owner: Good morning, My coco got out the gate around 8am on 11.19.20. She's very friendly just looks like a bear. My son and I had her since she was born 11 years ago please contact me once you find her. We need her home safely. Thank you so much.

Description: Milk chocolate fur Rottweiler German Sheppard mix

For more info or to contact Coco's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/6621296

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

11/11/2020

Happy Veterans Day to the K-9 units as well!

We are on our way to reaching our $10,000 fundraising goal by Veterans Day! Long time WDF supporters John and Rita Canning are matching every dollar we raise up to $10k❤️

👏🏼As of right now, we have raised $2,845 dollars, help us get to our $10,000 dollar goal by donating and sharing this post. Every dollar will be doubled & we are so appreciative!!

🤍Photo of Beni & his handler back in his working days

10/10/2020

Happy 7th birthday to my first born - Xena May 🖤7️⃣

09/30/2020

Happy girl swimming before the cold front. LOL

09/28/2020

Very helpful info about dogs that get lost from somewhere OTHER than home.

Dogs lost from a place other than home:

Dogs who are lost in unfamiliar places typically stay in the area or circle back. They may hide during the daytime, venturing out for food and water when it's quiet at night.

This article from Lost Dogs of America will help if your dog was lost from a stressful situation or in an unfamiliar place.

http://lostdogsofamerica.org/catching-a-shy-elusive-dog-part-1-in-a-series/

09/28/2020

Adopt adopt adopt!

Today is the day! The 7th annual C2Z Adoption Event! Stop by the shelter we are here from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Pop on over to www.countdown2zero.org for all of the event details and to meet hundreds of adoptable pets!