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Santo's Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc. Santo's Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 founded in 2021 to help impact Houston's dogs. We dont check messages here, email: [email protected]

We are an all breed foster based dog rescue focusing on street dogs, shelter dogs and owned pets in crisis.

🐾 At what point do these “puppy yoga” brands admit what they really are?Because it’s not wellness, community, mindfulnes...
26/11/2025

🐾 At what point do these “puppy yoga” brands admit what they really are?
Because it’s not wellness, community, mindfulness, or “helping puppies.”
It’s renting out litters from backyard breeders for profit…
so they can sell tickets. The fact that they say that these events are not set up to help breeders that’s a lie. This is advertisement for breeders…in every event.

Here’s what they don’t tell us:

❌ Where the puppies come from
❌ Licensing, vetting, or welfare standards
❌ Vaccination/age/handling protocols
❌ Information about the mother dogs or breeding frequency

The constant handling, overstimulation, bright lights, strangers passing them around — that’s not enrichment. That’s stress.
And the more people pay for these classes, the more dogs are bred to meet the demand.

Meanwhile, shelters and rescues are overflowing with puppies who actually need homes — but they don’t get invited to yoga mats because they don’t make someone money.

✨ If you love dogs, support adoption, not exploitation.
✨ Support responsible rescues, not puppy rentals.
✨ Support ethics over aesthetics.

Puppies aren’t props, content, merch, or marketing.
They’re living beings — and they deserve better. Just so you know when you buy a dog it’s called buying a dog!! It’s not called dog adoption….

26/11/2025

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🚨 OPERATION PITBULL — PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY IS NEEDED 🚨More than 40 individuals were arrested in Newton County after law...
26/11/2025

🚨 OPERATION PITBULL — PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY IS NEEDED 🚨

More than 40 individuals were arrested in Newton County after law enforcement busted an active dog-fighting ring — one of the largest cruelty operations in county history.

These weren’t isolated incidents. This was organized, intentional, violent abuse for entertainment and profit. Dogs were tortured, exploited, and discarded.

And yet… many of those arrested were able to post bond at shockingly low amounts, walking back into the community within hours. Not one of these people are still in custody (see our story)!

This should terrify and enrage every animal-loving Texan.

💔 Dogs deserve better.
⚖️ Our laws must be stronger.
📢 The consequences must actually MEAN something.

We need:
• Higher minimum bonds for felony animal cruelty
• Mandatory sentencing with no loopholes
• Statewide tracking of offenders
• Legislative reform that treats dog fighting like the violent felony it is

If this makes you angry — GOOD. Channel it. Contact your Texas representatives. Demand stronger protections. Demand meaningful punishment. Demand change.

The dogs didn’t choose this life — humans forced it upon them. Now humans must fix it.

25/11/2025
Wow. To anyone reading this — please don’t mistake this comment for truth, expertise, or compassion.Let’s be extremely c...
25/11/2025

Wow. To anyone reading this — please don’t mistake this comment for truth, expertise, or compassion.

Let’s be extremely clear:

🐾 Dogfighting is a felony in all 50 states — because it involves starvation, torture, forced breeding, narcotics, gambling, and organized crime.
🐾 The dogs seized in Operation Pitbull were not beloved, well-trained pets — they were found emaciated, chained, injured, and discarded. Calling that “care” tells on you more than it tells on us.
🐾 Comparing service dogs — who save lives — to dogs forced to fight until they die is not only inaccurate, it’s disturbing.

And now we have someone possibly affiliated with this ring commenting on our page attempting to justify it — which speaks volumes.

Romanticizing animal abuse doesn’t make you bold. It makes you part of the problem.

Our rescue stands with the victims — the dogs who never had a choice — and with the law enforcement officers who shut this operation down. If defending felony animal cruelty is your personality, this is not the space for you.

🚨 OPERATION PITBULL — MUGSHOTS RELEASED 🚨Newton County’s dog-fighting ring bust is one of the largest in the region’s hi...
24/11/2025

🚨 OPERATION PITBULL — MUGSHOTS RELEASED 🚨
Newton County’s dog-fighting ring bust is one of the largest in the region’s history. These individuals were arrested at the scene of an active dog-fighting event and, according to county records, many are already out on bond while the investigation continues.

This level of cruelty is vile, intentional, and horrific. Dog fighting is not a mistake — it is a choice rooted in violence, exploitation, and the suffering of innocent animals.

We are sharing this publicly released information to bring visibility to a very real and ongoing issue: organized animal cruelty still exists, and it thrives in the dark unless communities stay informed.

We have requested additional details from the District Attorney’s Office and will share updates as we receive them.

💔 Our hope is that every dog affected is given a chance at rehabilitation and safety, and that justice is pursued fully and transparently.

🐾 We will not stay silent.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: Graphic images of a dog-fighting ring bust ⚠️Some of these photos from Operation Pitbull may make yo...
23/11/2025

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: Graphic images of a dog-fighting ring bust ⚠️
Some of these photos from Operation Pitbull may make you feel uneasy. They made our hearts sink — but it’s important that the public sees that this cruelty is still happening in our communities.

A heartfelt thank you to for publishing these images and giving this story the visibility it deserves.

What happened in Newton County is vile, heartbreaking, and unacceptable. No dog should ever endure this. No community should ever normalize it.

We hope every dog saved can heal, and we also hope the people involved can be rehabilitated and learn that this behavior is cruel, illegal, and has no place in our society.

This is so sad. So heartbreaking. But awareness is how change begins.

💔🐾

Scarlett Mae ✨ in all her glory! Saved from such a horrific situation, what a glow-up my love! 😍 People stop us and ask...
23/11/2025

Scarlett Mae ✨ in all her glory!
Saved from such a horrific situation, what a glow-up my love! 😍 

People stop us and ask what kind of dog Scarlett is, well we did her Embark and DRUMMMMROLL 🥁 she’s 100% American Bully.

🚨 BREAKING: Dog-Fighting Ring Shut Down in Newton County - Animal cruelty thrives in silence. We need whistleblowers.Las...
23/11/2025

🚨 BREAKING: Dog-Fighting Ring Shut Down in Newton County - Animal cruelty thrives in silence. We need whistleblowers.

Last night, more than 40 people were arrested after Newton County Sheriff’s Office — alongside multiple Texas and Louisiana agencies — raided an active dog-fighting operation in Call, Texas.

This was part of Operation Pitbull, an ongoing effort to target organized animal cruelty, weapons, and narcotics-related crimes. Individuals arrested traveled from across Texas and even Louisiana to participate in this brutality.

We stand with the officers who made this historic bust, and even more with the dogs who deserve safety, justice, and a voice.

👀 If You See Something, SAY Something.

If you ever witness or suspect activity like this:
✔️ Contact your local authorities
✔️ Alert animal control
✔️ Reach out to local rescues
✔️ And don’t stop until someone listens

Your voice could be the one that saves a life.
Awareness matters. Action matters. THEY MATTER. 💛🐾

READ OUR STORY‼️RESCUE GOES BEYOND SAVING DOGS!!! Rescue is also about protecting our community, raising awareness, and ...
23/11/2025

READ OUR STORY‼️
RESCUE GOES BEYOND SAVING DOGS!!!

Rescue is also about protecting our community, raising awareness, and speaking up when something isn’t right.

Rescue means being responsible about:
➡️ Who you support
➡️ Where you spend your money
➡️ What types of events you participate in
➡️ Standing firm when laws meant to protect animals are being ignored

Today we learned that puppies were displayed at a public event Rockets Walk with the intent to sell — and we want our community to know the truth:

🚫 Even if no money is exchanged, it is still illegal in the City of Houston to display animals in public with the intent to sell them.

This includes public events, festivals, sidewalks, parking lots, and outdoor markets. These laws exist to protect animals from unethical sourcing, unsafe conditions, and impulse sales.

This isn’t about drama — it’s about education, safety, and protecting Houston’s animals from being treated like merchandise.

We will always speak up, educate, and advocate — because rescue is bigger than what happens inside our organization.
It’s the community we build, the standards we defend, and the way we stand up for dogs who cannot stand up for themselves.

Thank you for always being a community that cares. 💛🐾

🌟 HOUSTON… IT’S ALMOST HERE! 🌟OUR BIGGEST event of the year is happening December 6th & 7th Saint Arnold Brewing Company...
23/11/2025

🌟 HOUSTON… IT’S ALMOST HERE! 🌟
OUR BIGGEST event of the year is happening December 6th & 7th Saint Arnold Brewing Company and we’re bringing ALL the holiday magic! 🎄🐾🍺

Get ready for:
🎁 50+ Curated Vendors
💉 Low-Cost Vaccines — SATURDAY ONLY
📍 FREE Dog Microchipping — BOTH DAYS
📸 FREE Santa Photos — BOTH DAYS from 3PM–5PM!
🐶 Meet Adoptable Dogs From Local Rescues!
🎨 Make-Your-Own Pet Ornament Station
🍺 Cold Beer • Good Vibes • Holiday Cheer
👦🏻 Family Friendly!

This market fuels our mission to save Houston’s most vulnerable dogs. Every pint poured, every vendor visited, and every share helps us continue this work — and we truly can’t do it without YOU. 💛

👉 SHARE this post, tag your friends, and bring the whole family (dogs included!). Let’s make this the most magical Holiday Market yet.

📍 Saint Arnold Brewing Company
📅 Saturday & Sunday — Dec 6 & 7
⏰ 1PM–7PM
🔗 SSRSaves.com

Houston, let’s show up for the dogs. 🐾✨

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