Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue

Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue Animal rescue specializing in cat adoptions in the Winchester, VA area. We also rescue small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.)

from time to time if fosters are available. We no longer handle rehoming of dogs but can recommend rescues for you.

Come visit us today from 2 to 4!At the Wi******er PetSmart! Coco is hoping for a forever home!
11/30/2025

Come visit us today from 2 to 4!
At the Wi******er PetSmart! Coco is hoping for a forever home!

We were all pretty worried about Blue! When she came into care she was unable to use her back legs. She was seen by our ...
11/30/2025

We were all pretty worried about Blue! When she came into care she was unable to use her back legs. She was seen by our friends at the Animal Medical Center of Frederick County...Dr. Bruce Welch !! There were so many concerns regarding walking, using the bathroom, and exactly the extent of the damage. Well the xrays this week showed amazing improvement and she is getting around so well! The doctor now thinks she may not need surgery. We go back in about three weeks. Huge thanks to Dr. Welch and to the foster family who worked so hard and followed all the recommendations so closely!!
This is the report:
Blue is so much better. The pelvis has stabilized and seems to be sufficiently wide. She has some rear leg gait abnormalities….. esp the left caudal stride phase. We need to keep her trim for life. Overall quite good!👍

Happy Saturday everyone!! Congratulations and happy life Lucy, Shylow(picture coming soon), Opal and Blanco! Happy life ...
11/30/2025

Happy Saturday everyone!! Congratulations and happy life Lucy, Shylow(picture coming soon), Opal and Blanco! Happy life sweet babies and thank you for adopting. Also many thanks to those who dropped off donations at Petsmart!!

11/29/2025

Starskey and Hutch will be at Petsmart tomorrow from 2 to 4!! Please give them a share!!

Come visit us at Wi******er PetSmart! Today from 12 to 3 !!
11/29/2025

Come visit us at Wi******er PetSmart! Today from 12 to 3 !!

When trapping - watch the trap. NEVER leave a trap unattended or set a trap overnight. If a cat enters the trap and no...
11/29/2025

When trapping - watch the trap. NEVER leave a trap unattended or set a trap overnight. If a cat enters the trap and nobody discovers them, they will not be able to free themselves; they could be harmed by other animals, or on cold nights, risk injury by the cold.
DO - Hang around quietly nearby, but out of sight, so you don’t scare the cat off. If you cannot see the trap, check it every 10-20 minutes. If nearby, you can usually hear the trap door closing. A trapped cat may run at the door in an attempt to get out (especially if it doesn't have a cover), so the quicker you can get to the trap and get the cat covered and to safety, the better. You do not want a cat to be injured during trapping.

BTW - Okarun is available for adoption from Shady's Paw Animal Rescue.

Guess whose being discharged!! Please continue to pray for her! Sapphire remains fever free since 5AM.
11/28/2025

Guess whose being discharged!! Please continue to pray for her! Sapphire remains fever free since 5AM.

2nd update:Sapphire remains hospitalized with the following reportSapphire has had some ups and downs. Around 10pm with ...
11/28/2025

2nd update:
Sapphire remains hospitalized with the following report
Sapphire has had some ups and downs. Around 10pm with a mild fever (103.5) and she wasn’t interested in eating. At 2am no fever and willing to eat, and just this hour fever back up to 103.8, not interested in food. Neutrophils (white blood cells) are low, which sometimes can just from significant inflammation vs early sepsis. No free fluid in the abdomen at this point, and the other recheck bloodwork we have done largely unremarkable. She is still energetic and responsive to us when we check in with her, and is due for her anti-inflammatory again at 6am which may help. Unfortunately with temp and appetite going back and forth I’d recommend keeping her in hospital, ideally fever free for at least 12 hours, but ultimately up to you.

Bill is ~$4,800 currently

Sapphire is out of surgery! She did great. Big holes into the abdomen were cleaned, and some fat removed. Bruising arou...
11/27/2025

Sapphire is out of surgery! She did great. Big holes into the abdomen were cleaned, and some fat removed. Bruising around one of her kidneys. Small wound in inguinal area and chest that do not go deep. The picture after surgery will be in the comment section. Please continue to send prayers and positive thoughts! She will continue to be hospitalized and monitored as there is always risks for infection.

Update:Sapphire is headed in to emergency surgery. They are calling in the surgeon now. The stomach was was perforated a...
11/27/2025

Update:Sapphire is headed in to emergency surgery. They are calling in the surgeon now. The stomach was was perforated and she needs to have a lavage done. Please continue to send prayers and positive thoughts!

Sapphire was involved in a tragic accident this evening that has left her hospitalized at Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center . Her original owner passed away this month and the owners parents tried the kitty in their home and followed all the right steps to keep the kitty and their boxer separate. Unfortunately a door was opened and the dog got ahold the cat. I spoke at length with the owner and they felt it best to have the kitty find a new home for her safety if she recovers. They are crushed , their grandson is crushed, and the entire situation is devastating. They are grieving many losses. A picture in the comments will show some of the injuries. She will be hospitalized the next 12 to 24 hours at minimum. Sapphire could use some prayers and so could the family. We will be taking her into our care and keep everyone updated. She is 6 years old and deserves a chance.

11/23/2025

Romeo would love a home for Thanksgiving!!!

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Winchester, VA
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