BIG PAWS K9

BIG PAWS K9 Non-profit dog rescue organization staffed by volunteers.

LOOKING TO FOSTER or ADOPT an ANATOLIAN or other FLOCK GUARDIAN BREED
BIG PAWS is now overseeing adoptions of NASRN's former foster dogs
https://www.facebook.com/BigPawsK9FosterHouse

Ohhhh sweet Hildy! Everyone loved her when we thought she was a Newfie… everyone thought she was a Newfie by looking at ...
08/17/2026

Ohhhh sweet Hildy! Everyone loved her when we thought she was a Newfie… everyone thought she was a Newfie by looking at her… but, something about her personality made me feel differently. So we did an embark.
She is no less desirable, still stunning, still sweet as pie.. she is 54% Golden Retriever, 40% Great Pyrenees and 5% Rottweiler!

This girl deserves her own family to love her and give her the best rest of her life! She is loved and is having a good time, but she is READY!

Big Paws K9 Foster House

Become a Monthly Donor to Big Paws K9 Foster House look at these sweet little faces just waiting for their chance at a l...
08/17/2026

Become a Monthly Donor to Big Paws K9 Foster House look at these sweet little faces just waiting for their chance at a loving forever home ! 🥹❤️
A little bit about the rescue you’re supporting and the pups you have helped get life saving medical care, treatments, food and safety read below 👇👇

Big Paws K9 Foster House is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.
We exist solely on donations.
All donations go directly for the care of our rescued dogs.
All donations are tax deductible.
For information on ways to donate, head the the rescue website link

Here 👉 https://bigpawsk9fosterhouse.rescuegroups.org/info/donate

Or donate directly to - https://givebutter.com/BPK9FH
We Thank you for your Support 🙏🏼❤️

08/17/2026

Just another day around here keeping all the pups in line, having fun and not T-Rexing eachother 🤪

Sweet Theo is thriving here, learning loads of new things and building confidence. Theo is making new friends, hashing o...
08/16/2026

Sweet Theo is thriving here, learning loads of new things and building confidence. Theo is making new friends, hashing out old issues and becoming the best boy he can be! I am so proud of this handsome guy!
He’s also losing some much needed weight! 🥰

Big Paws K9 Foster House

Since bringing Calvin home from his vet appointment, we’ve added some sedation so he could finally relax and learn that ...
08/14/2026

Since bringing Calvin home from his vet appointment, we’ve added some sedation so he could finally relax and learn that life doesn’t always have to be a jailbreak.

That window bust was a doozy.

It’s been a week now and we’ve been weaning off the sedation as he’s learning the water bowl stays full, the food comes 2 times a day with treats in between, soft beds to choose from, the potty breaks and play time with his furry friends come every few hours, and humans who love him.

He’s relaxing, playing, trusting…And then we got the call, Soft tissue sarcoma. Grade 1. Cancer, but the “best‑case” kind.

We’ll do imaging and bloodwork next week to get a better look at what he is facing. He’s around 6. Hard to contain. Has cancer…. Dogs like Calvin don’t get picked first.

But, Calvin is safe. Calvin is loved. Calvin will get everything he needs, soft beds, stuffies, car rides, bayou walks, dog friends, and humans who see his worth. And maybe… just maybe… someone out there will see the magic in a dog who refuses to quit…. When he is ready for that!

08/14/2026

Sweet Theo is loving having a big yard and plenty of room for activities 🛝😂 This gentle giant is also a big fan of the new AC installed and loves going for walks around the property ! Theo would love a forever home and we just know he’s going to a family very happy ! Theo is about 3 and full of love ! reach out to www.bigpawsk9fosterhouse.org

08/13/2026

Reba reeebs is doing outstanding, like night and day this girl!!! Check her and Bryn out 🥰

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‼️2027 CALENDAR PHOTOS NEEDED FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL BIG PAWS K9 FOSTER HOUSE CALENDAR‼️⏰ AUGUST 15TH DEADLINE ⏰----------📧 ...
08/13/2026

‼️2027 CALENDAR PHOTOS NEEDED FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL BIG PAWS K9 FOSTER HOUSE CALENDAR‼️

⏰ AUGUST 15TH DEADLINE ⏰

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📧 email [email protected]

💚 Be sure to include your dog's name when you send in your pictures!!

💚 Your dog does not need to be a rescue and does not need to be purebred!

💚 LIMIT 5 PICS PER DOG

🛑 NO ZIP FILES 🛑 NO LINKS

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🩷 All proceeds from calendar sales goes directly to BIG PAWS K9 FOSTER HOUSE to help pay for vet bills, boarding, transport, supplies, etc.

📧 If you have any questions just drop us an email [email protected]

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⏰ DEADLINE FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST 15th. ⏰

💚 LIMIT 5 PICS PER DOG

⚠️ REMINDER:

⚠️ Please check FILE SIZE before submitting

⚠️ Minimum files size is 1200 x 1600

⚠️ Please be sure to send in a LARGE file and do not crop or resize.

⚠️ Pictures in small files will not print well and will be blurry and fuzzy.

🛑 NO ZIP FILES 🛑 NO LINKS

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✅ GOOD PICTURES ✅

✅ YES Horizontal pics are wider than they are tall

✅ YES Working dog pictures

✅ YES Holiday pictures

✅ YES Up close face/head shots...we love it when your dog is looking us straight in the eye!

✅ YES Nature/outdoor pictures

✅ YES Seasonal pictures/themes winter/snow/spring/summer/flowers

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❌ BAD PICTURES ❌

❌ NO Pictures with humans....this is a dog calendar

❌ NO Yellow "flash" eyes. Try to take your pictures flash free!!

❌ NO cluttered background (laundry, dishes, garbage, etc)

❌ NO Out of focus photos

❌ NO Low resolution/small file. Minimum requirement is 1200 x 1600

❌ NO ZIP FILES NO LINKS

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⭐ Pictures are chosen for

⭐ clarity

⭐ centering

⭐ pose

⭐ size for printing

📧 email all pictures to: [email protected]

💚 Be sure to include your dog's name!!

💚 LIMIT 5 PICS PER DOG

Livestock Guardian Dogs as Companion Pets ?🩷🩷🩷Can a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) make an amazing family companion even i...
08/11/2026

Livestock Guardian Dogs as Companion Pets ?

🩷🩷🩷Can a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) make an amazing family companion even if you don't have livestock?
🩷YES — but the right match matters!**

Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, Maremmas, Akbash, Kuvasz and other LGD breeds were developed to **think independently, protect their families or livestock, assess potential threats and make decisions without waiting for a human to tell them what to do.**

That makes them AMAZING working dogs

…but it also means they aren't quite like every other family dog. 🐾

With the right home, proper research, thoughtful socialization, boundaries, training and responsible management 🩷🩷many LGDs can become deeply devoted and loving companion animals

✨ They can be affectionate.
✨ They can be incredibly loyal.
✨ They can form powerful bonds with their people.
✨ They can enjoy being part of a family.
✨ They can be wonderful with other animals when appropriately matched and introduced.
✨ And many absolutely LOVE their humans.

But here's the important part (and this is VERY IMPORTANT)

**You don't adopt an LGD expecting them to become a Labrador.🩷🩷

Their instincts are part of who they are.

That can mean:
🐕 Independence
🔔 Barking — sometimes or A LOT!
🛡️ Protective instincts
👀 Suspicion of unfamiliar people or animals
🏡 A need for secure fencing and appropriate space
🧠 A tendency to make their own decisions
❤️ A deep attachment to their family

Rescues specifically emphasize early socialization for LGD Breeds if adopting out puppies
**That's why education matters.**

Before adopting an LGD, learn the breed. Learn their instincts. Understand what they need. Socialize them thoughtfully and safely. Provide structure, boundaries, enrichment and secure containment.

And most importantly…

🐾 🩷Don't judge an LGD for behaving like an LGD 🩷🐾

Instead, help the public understand what these incredible dogs were bred to do — and find the homes where those traits can become their greatest strengths.

**The right LGD in the right home can be absolutely extraordinary.** 🩷

HAPPY TAILES 🎉🎉🎉 Happy Tail Waggin Tuesday !!!! This weekend our darling Efsane went to her forever home. Thanks to Tran...
08/11/2026

HAPPY TAILES 🎉🎉🎉 Happy Tail Waggin Tuesday !!!! This weekend our darling Efsane went to her forever home. Thanks to Transport Volunteers from TX to CO, sweet girl had a fun sleepover and met so many new friends on her way home ! We are so grateful to every single person who gave up their weekend to get this sweetie pie to her new family. 🩷🙏🏼 photos of her adventure are below ! Keep-—state tuned for more adoption updates and transports, and perhaps you’d like to be involved in getting a rescue pup to a forever home ! Big Paws K9 Foster House follow us for more !!!

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