The Good Life Rescue

13/11/2024

Don’t forget to buy your tickets!
Saturday is just around the corner! 🕥

12/11/2024

Some days don’t go as planned.

And some things in general don’t go near as planned.

Tiny (Tank) came into rescue this spring with a very large tumor between his hind legs. A good friend had seen him being given away for free on Facebook and we couldn’t let that happen, so we intervened.
He got the much needed tumor removal surgery he needed; but we were never able to find him a home with his very own family.
Not everyone is in the market for an older dog with a history of cancer, much less a pittie.

Tank rotated between boarding where he was spoiled rotten by the whole vet staff and one of the directors, who has a soft spot for old dogs.

Sadly we received a call today that Tank was unable to walk or use his legs. After labs, X-rays, and just fluids & steroids in general; Tank let us know he was ready for the bridge.
His labs, X-rays, and ultrasound were all within fairly normal limits; the fluids, dextrose, and steroids didn’t perk him up. His breathing became rapid and even agonal at times.
With everyone surrounding him, we let him go to sleep peacefully one last time.

Our hearts are broken to say the least, this goodbye was completely unexpected; but we are thankful he had so many caring people in his life and they were all able to tell him how loved he is and be there for him in the end. 🌈

Huge shout and thank you to the entire Central City Vet Clinic for letting us camp in your back room today while we loved on and made decisions for Tank.
Your generosity doesn’t go unnoticed. ♥️

11/11/2024

To all those who have served, we sincerely thank you 🇺🇸

11/11/2024

So many good dogs get put to sleep because their human don’t advocate for them and set boundaries with children. Don’t be these parents. Create a safe environment for your children & your pets 🐾♥️

11/11/2024

🐾 Join Us for a Paw-sitively Pawesome Night of Fun! 🐾

Attention all dog lovers, foodies, and comedy enthusiasts! Are you ready to have a tail-wagging good time for a great cause? We’ve got an event that will have you rolling in the aisles (and not just because of the food)!

What’s Happening?

🎤 Stand-Pup Comedy: Get ready to laugh until you bark! We’ve lined up some pawsitively great comedians - Clay Foley and special guest with their Comedy to the Rescue show, they will be unleashing their best dog jokes. Seriously, what’s better than a night full of laughs for adorable pups? (Spoiler alert: nothing!)

🍽️ Great Food: Come hungry! We’ve gathered a smorgasbord of delicious bites that’ll make your taste buds wag. From gourmet snacks to mouthwatering treats, you’ll be howling for seconds. (Don’t worry, there will be no dog food on the menu—unless it’s the gourmet kind!)

🎟️ Raffle Prizes: Who doesn’t love a little good luck? Enter our raffle for a chance to win some pawsitively amazing prizes! From our SUNHEAT patio package to local hotspots to doggy goodies that will make your pooch’s tail wag, you won’t want to miss out.
*SUNHEAT patio package details in comments!

When & Where?
📅 Date: Saturday, November 16th
🕒 Time: Doors open at 6:00
📍 Location: Platt Duetsche

Tickets: Grab your tickets now before they sell out faster than a dog chasing a squirrel! All proceeds go directly to our dog rescue efforts, helping us save more furry friends in need.

👉 Buy a table with preferred seating - $300 for a table of 6!
$40 for individual tickets!
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So, mark your calendar, bring your friends, and get ready for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and the cutest companions. Together, we can make a difference—one chuckle and one paw at a time!

10/11/2024

Thanks all to everyone who stopped to see our most precious faces today! 😍

And thank you Petsense by Tractor Supply - GI team for having us! We appreciate you so much! 🐾

10/11/2024

📸25 chances if you SHARE this post and post a picture of your muddiest dog in comments!! 📸
*ends Sunday

Or details below to enter!!
Join us for a fantastic opportunity to warm up your your outdoor space — including the original SUNHEAT portable patio heater ($350 value), comfortable folding camping chairs, and soft fuzzy blankets—perfect for those chilly evenings!

1 - 50 🥳 Name your chances!

Want 27 chances, it costs $27!
Want 43 chances, it’s $43!

📣Thank you Sunheat International for donating the patio heater and AGI for donating the chairs! 📣

Reach out to get entered!
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Event details below!
https://www.facebook.com/share/qAxpzghDYz773LEZ/?mibextid=9l3rBW

09/11/2024

Dogs not your thing?

Come for the food & the laughs!

If you’ve ever been to one of our events before, you know you we’ve got some pretty good cooks behind the scenes! 👩‍🍳
Even if one is a 5 ingredient or less type of cook! 😉

Unleash an unforgettable evening filled with **hilarious comedy**, lots of delicious **appetizers**, and **refreshing cold drinks**! 🎤🥂 📅
This is not just a night out—it's an opportunity to support a great cause! Together, we can make a difference while enjoying a fantastic night of entertainment.
🎟️ **Tickets are limited, so grab yours today!**
👉 Buy a table with preferred seating - $300 for a table of 6!
$40 for individual tickets!
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PayPal
Venmo
* be sure to note for comedy night!

Come for the laughs, stay for the cause, aka the paws!! 🐾
We can't wait to see you there! 🎉❤️ 🐾

https://facebook.com/events/s/stand-pup-comedy-with-clay-fol/888826082782835/

09/11/2024

A follow up from Libby’s great news last night…
She’s still currently looking for a foster or adopter! 🤗

09/11/2024

We just received news that our Libby Lou’s original owner in Texas was convicted today and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have happy tears 🥹

Any kind of justice for an animal is rare, and of the cases we’ve been involved in, I’m incredibly glad some sort of justice has been brought in this one.
Libby weighed 56 lbs when she was seized; we got Brooklyn & Jersey out of the same house, and Jersey was so close to death she required a blood transfusion (she’s the pup who’s gums were literally the color white).

Libby now weighs 120 lbs and still eats like she never has before, poor girl. She is still looking for her forever home 🏡

Brooklyn & Jersey have went on to find their loving families ♥️

08/11/2024

Since its national cappuccino day 🥰

Mocha ☕️

(Long, but she’s worth the read) 📰
Mocha is a local dog that was dumped near Bader park last year with a bad storm approaching. One of our fosters found her and her sister in the middle of a gravel road.
Mocha was frozen in the middle of the road and not moving - likely where she last saw her owner and was clinging to hope they would come back. Cocoa, her sister ran the road desperately trying to find their owners and had 2nd degree burns on her pads - it was 109 degrees out and the gravel was scorching.

We had no open foster homes, but we knew we couldn’t leave them. The foster took them home for the night and we got vet appointments and boarding scheduled as soon as we could.
Both girls were in boarding for months - finding a foster home for bully mixes we don’t know anything about is near impossible. 😕
I had a few of my fosters get adopted, and the girls needed a break, so they came home with me to fall into the boarding break rotation.
I instantly fell in love - weird… 😅

Cocoa has since been adopted and landed a wonderful family; but Mocha has only ever received one application 😞
She’s as amazing as any dog; she’s dog friendly, kid friendly, house, & kennel trained.

She’s leery of new dogs initially and alpha dogs make her nervous; she was attacked in boarding. She’s not a huge player, but does love a good zoomie sesh outside. She will play bow and juke, but she hasn’t been into the WWE wrestling like some dogs I’ve had.
She is a die hard foody; and really loves her treats - we’ve both gained 10lbs this last stint; we both really likes treats 🥴🤣
Mocha is the cuddle so hard it hurts type; if she’s not licking your eyeball, stepping on your bladder, and sitting on your chest, it’s not cuddling 😵‍💫 she sleeps fine in her kennel, but would much rather snuggle with you in bed🥹
She has a goofy personality and has a zest for life like no other; she’s rarely not in a good mood and always down for a car ride and a pup cup - we both have a slight obsession with Starbucks🤫
Mocha is around 4 years old and some sort of bully breed; best guess is she’s mixed with house hippo and breed adorable. 🥰

Mocha is looking for a family to love her forever; and never abandon her on a country road again. She’s a special pup and will always have part of my heart, but a year & a half in rescue is long enough, she deserves her very own family ☹️

She share this purple nosed land seal to help me find her perfect people ♥️

To meet Mocha, please click the link below:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGLR/Dog

08/11/2024

💕request filled thanks to Lindsay Lou’s Sweet Things out of York!💕
- thank you so much for your delicious donations!

Do we have any talented baker friends?! 👩‍🍳

We are looking for 4 desserts to be raffled off for our comedy event, Stand Pup Comedy with Clay Foley’s Comedy to ‘The Good Life’ Rescue 🐾

It can be from scratch, semi homemade, or paid for with love! 💕

Cheesecake 🍥
Cupcakes 🧁
Layered cakes 🎂
Pies 🥧

All or any of the above - tasty is our only requirement!!

Reach out if you’re interested in filling this delicious request! 🍪

08/11/2024

Remember the sweet local girl Dharma we’ve been helping over the last year??

She had a follow up appointment today and another cytopoint injection… and while she’s still pink & itchy, she’s made lots of improvement! 🥹
We are so happy with how she’s doing and very proud that her parents are making her health an everyday priority ♥️

We will see her again in 4 weeks; and hope she continues to look & feel better!

❤️‍🩹 thank you very much to everyone who donated to her care! We can’t help her without generous people like you! 🐾

07/11/2024

Don’t forget to enter! 🤗

‼️enter to win‼️

Join us for a fantastic opportunity to warm up your your outdoor space — including the original SUNHEAT portable patio heater ($350 value), comfortable folding camping chairs, and soft fuzzy blankets—perfect for those chilly evenings!

1 - 50 🥳 Name your chances!

Want 27 chances, it costs $27!
Want 43 chances, it’s $43!

📣 Thank you Sunheat International for donating the patio heater and AGI for donating the chairs! 📣
*exact details in comments*

Reach out to get entered!
— OR —
PayPal
Venmo

Event details below!
https://www.facebook.com/share/qAxpzghDYz773LEZ/?mibextid=9l3rBW

07/11/2024

Bottle baby update!

We sadly lost 2, but we knew chances of them living were low; they were so cold by the time we got to them 😞 makes us all extra grateful we still have 2 that are thriving! They are beating the odds and are spicy to boot!

Huge thanks to our foster family for stepping up and taking turns taking care of these wee ones! We know it’s not easy and we appreciate you jumping in to save their lives! THANK YOU! 🐾❤️‍🩹