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I bought the "No chicken" dogs a new food. It smells delicious. Honestly, I might try it at some point. It would save me...
18/11/2025

I bought the "No chicken" dogs a new food. It smells delicious. Honestly, I might try it at some point. It would save me a ton of money in feeding myself each month. Haha. I'm probably kidding.....

Anyway, Canyon thinks it's delicious and after finishing his he hid his bowl so maybe I'd think I hadn't fed him yet. Smart boy. It almost worked because I'm an airhead. Ask me how long it took me to find my coffee this morning.

Can you find his bowl?

18/11/2025

Draven needs your help. **Story Below**

Donate here!

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- BOARDING $350
$50/per night for the week. (In temporary boarding until a plan for him could be organized/trainer evaluation done).

- VET EXAM/BLOODWORK/Misc testing $300
(Needs medical attention stat, appt at 3pm Tues 11/18)

- NEURO CONSULT $200
(Needs a consult with a neurologist after bloodwork results come in, appt at 2pm Tues 11/25)

Our min need without accounting for food/supplements/medications is $850.

Let me tell you a story about this sweet boy. A story where the world never met him where he was. A story where he was failed over and over.

6/14 - Stray surrender to the shelter.

7/13 - I was sent a video by a girl who I had taken another dog from recently. Within that same time frame, I had taken in 2 GSDs, 2 Dutch Sheperds, and Belgian Malinois. And I just didn't have space to take anyone else in at the moment, especially another working breed dog. He wasn't in danger of being euthanized. He was at a no-kill shelter. He was safe OR WAS HE???

Fast forward almost exactly 4 months to the day from deciding he was safe where he was and I'm contacted by the same girl who had seen him in the no-kill shelter saying he's on Craigslist for free.

CRAIGSLIST FOR FREE IN JACKSONVILLE.

Draven is a sweet, beautiful Belgian Malinois who was adopted out for FREE in September to someone who lived in an apartment. Just 2 months later, he's already being abandoned by the 'home' he thought he had.

When he was picked up he reeked of urine. He was emaciated and he was scared.

He was 59lbs in June upon intake to the shelter and is around 40lbs today. (The shelter didn't weigh him after the June weight was entered).

He is deaf.

He is neurologic.

He should have NEVER went to a regular home from the shelter. He was not adoptable as he was. He needed a rescue to work out these important details and meet him where he was.

You're safe now sweet boy. Whatever you've been going through is over now.

Video and ways to donate in comments.

Draven needs your help. **Story Below**Donate here:square.link/u/0imnzyvA- BOARDING $350 $50/per night for the week. (In...
17/11/2025

Draven needs your help. **Story Below**

Donate here:

square.link/u/0imnzyvA

- BOARDING $350
$50/per night for the week. (In temporary boarding until a plan for him could be organized/trainer evaluation done).

- VET EXAM/BLOODWORK/Misc testing $300
(Needs medical attention stat, appt at 3pm Tues 11/18)

- NEURO CONSULT $200
(Needs a consult with a neurologist after bloodwork results come in, appt at 2pm Tues 11/25)

Our min need without accounting for food/supplements/medications is $850.

Let me tell you a story about this sweet boy. A story where the world never met him where he was. A story where he was failed over and over.

6/14 - Stray surrender to the shelter.

7/13 - I was sent a video by a girl who I had taken another dog from recently. Within that same time frame, I had taken in 2 GSDs, 2 Dutch Sheperds, and Belgian Malinois. And I just didn't have space to take anyone else in at the moment, especially another working breed dog. He wasn't in danger of being euthanized. He was at a no-kill shelter. He was safe OR WAS HE???

Fast forward almost exactly 4 months to the day from deciding he was safe where he was and I'm contacted by the same girl who had seen him in the no-kill shelter saying he's on Craigslist for free.

CRAIGSLIST FOR FREE IN JACKSONVILLE.

Draven is a sweet, beautiful Belgian Malinois who was adopted out for FREE in September to someone who lived in an apartment. Just 2 months later, he's already being abandoned by the 'home' he thought he had.

When he was picked up he reeked of urine. He was emaciated and he was scared.

He was 59lbs in June upon intake to the shelter and is around 40lbs today. (The shelter didn't weigh him after the June weight was entered).

He is deaf.

He is neurologic.

He should have NEVER went to a regular home from the shelter. He was not adoptable as he was. He needed a rescue to work out these important details and meet him where he was.

You're safe now sweet boy. Whatever you've been going through is over now.

Video and ways to donate in comments.

'SCUSE ME, 'SCUSE ME....... CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION??THIS IS AN APPRECIATION POST!! The last 6ish weeks have been quit...
14/11/2025

'SCUSE ME, 'SCUSE ME....... CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION??

THIS IS AN APPRECIATION POST!!

The last 6ish weeks have been quite insane to say the least.

I've been through so many emotions. A lot of sad and a lot of heartbreak. A lot of feelings of being alone in all of this.

BUT when I asked for support and you all showed up, it was so heartwarming.

I've had to ask for help with medical bills, prescriptions, food, puppy supplies, and supplies to keep the outdoor kennels warm through this cold snap.

I have been surprised at how much support I've received. The number of people who did 'something,' large or small, collectively made a huge impact.

I asked for help with Precious' specialist visit, and it was covered.

I asked for help with Zeus' expensive heart meds and got it covered.

I asked for cold weather items, and they were received.

I asked for puppy supplies, and soooo many were sent.

I asked for dog food, and 18 BAGS were purchased by calling in to Pridgen Farm Supply last weekend!!! 18 BAGS!!!

Thank you to EVERYONE WHO HELPS KEEP THIS RESCUE GOING!!! YOU ARE APPRECIATED SO MUCH!!!

Photo of Zeus and Precious. They're keeping each other company having to be calm, stress free and taking their meds on schedule. This was them patiently waiting for me to get them their food. Hahaha

🐾 RAFFLE ALERT! 🐾 3 RAFFLES 🐾 Just in time for the holidays — our End-of-Year Raffle is LIVE! 🎉Raffles will be drawn Dec...
13/11/2025

🐾 RAFFLE ALERT! 🐾 3 RAFFLES 🐾

Just in time for the holidays — our End-of-Year Raffle is LIVE! 🎉

Raffles will be drawn December 21st at 6 PM, so grab your tickets now!

💥 WIN BIG — Treat Yourself or Someone You Love! 💥

✨ Dinner at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grill on the Bayfront in St Augustine.

+PLUS

✨ 2 PIT TICKETS to Parker McCollum at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(Sponsored by A Bradford Plus Insurance, Starke, FL)

+PLUS

✨ 1-Night Stay in the PubLife Airbnb above Ann O’Malley’s Deli & Pub — right in the heart of Downtown St. Augustine!
(Sponsored by Ann O’Malley’s & PubLife)

💰 50/50 Raffle: Watch the pot grow in real-time! Plus, an extra $200 💵 has been generously Sponsored by American Dream of Northeast Florida!

🧊 Yeti Cooler Raffle: YETI 45 with accessories. Win it for yourself or give it as a Christmas gift to a loved one!

🔥 EARLY BIRD BONUS 🔥
NOW THROUGH BLACK FRIDAY 11/28 at 11:59pm! Double your entries when you buy 100 or 200 tickets for the Concert & Airbnb Raffle OR the 50/50 Raffle. You can also double your entries on the Yeti Cooler Raffle with the purchase of as few as 20 tickets up to 100 tickets purchased.

🚫 IMPORTANT: When purchasing tickets, the platform may ask for an optional donation to them — just type $0 to skip! (You do not need to pay this fee.)

🐶❤️ Every ticket helps us continue saving animals and giving them the best life possible.

Enter today — Win amazing prizes & make a difference!

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR EACH RAFFLE OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO THE RAFFLE YOU WANT TICKETS TO IN THE COMMENTS.

I would like to introduce everyone to Ruby Reddy and the PoopMakers. Singing number one songs like:"I won't lay back dow...
12/11/2025

I would like to introduce everyone to Ruby Reddy and the PoopMakers.

Singing number one songs like:

"I won't lay back down."

"Don't come around here to nurse no more."

"Runnin' down a p*e stream."

"Don't doodie like that."

This band of 12 makes noise nearly 24 hours a day and makes the biggest messes. I think I'm an insane person at this point.

At 4 weeks old, they aren't very good neighbors, but they're super cute, so I'll let them slide.

Ruby decided to let that lady who feeds her feed the puppies just before they turned 3 weeks old, like I needed more to do.

In my free time (hahhahahahhaa) I can now be found making mush or mash or whatever it's called, out of dry food being soaked in water and mixing it with puppy formula and canned puppy food with an emulsion blender.

With that being said, we are going through a lot of food/formula & puppy pads. If anyone is able to send us some, that would be greatly appreciated.

Puppy palooza wishlist is in the comments!

They will be available for adoption in about 8 weeks.

PRE-adoption application in the comments!

DOG FOOD NEEDED.The last bag was opened yesterday. It lasts 3 days. This is only for the dogs without special feeding ne...
08/11/2025

DOG FOOD NEEDED.

The last bag was opened yesterday. It lasts 3 days. This is only for the dogs without special feeding needs. Please call in to Pridgen Farm Supply in Keystone to purchase a bag if you're able. They're open all weekend. If you're not able to do a whole bag please send what you can. See comments for details.

Picture of the food we use from a previous pickup.

Hey you! We're over here preparing for the upcoming cold weather and we need some important items to keep these animals ...
08/11/2025

Hey you! We're over here preparing for the upcoming cold weather and we need some important items to keep these animals comfortable and fed.

The outdoor quarantine kennels are full and they need a warm shelter in them for the dogs to get into out of the cold.

The buildings that house the dogs/cats do not have heat and we need some safe space heaters to keep the temps comfortable.

We are turning plastic water tanks into houses. Their cost is $150 total for all of them.

We also opened our last 50lbs of food, which lasts 3 days. If you're able to donate a bag or 2 of food, please contact Pridgen Farm Supply in Keystone Heights to place an order for me to pickup. They're open Saturday and Sunday. Photo of the last order that I picked up a couple of weeks ago.

Please help if you can.

Links to help in comments!

Thank you so much in advance for your support.

😢 UPDATE ON PRECIOUS 😢 First, I want to tell everyone who donated to help get costs for her needs covered how much I app...
24/10/2025

😢 UPDATE ON PRECIOUS 😢

First, I want to tell everyone who donated to help get costs for her needs covered how much I appreciate you all. Without your help I couldn't do every thing I need to do for these dogs. So, thank you all so much from the bottom of my Tender Heart.

Update:

Her Echo revealed Pulmonary Hypertension. The doctor said if she were a person she would need a heart & lung transplant. She has been prescribed medications to try to control her symptoms.

The bad news -- this is the only treatment plan for this condition. If the new meds do not work or stop working it will be time to say goodbye.

The good, she's already responding positively by not being on the other medication she was on and is now eating again. Her symptoms are more controlled and her quality of life is 100% better than just a couple of days ago.

The specialist said she could get 2 weeks or 2 months. I'm not okay with the time being so short but seeing her get excited to eat again and not struggling for air gives me some peace that she will have a little more quality of life until I have to say goodbye.

I've been trying to read up on the condition but it has just left me with more questions I'll need to ask the dr. I'll update with any changes as they araise. Thank you everyone for your support and love for Perfect Preshy.

💔 I’d be lying if I said I was okay… 💔

This is Precious — or as I call her, Perfect Precious. Because to me, she is the most perfect dog. 🐾

Right now, she needs your love & your help more than ever.

For weeks, she’s been struggling to breathe. 😢
We’ve seen 4 vets in person (3 primary and 1 ER) and even consulted another by text — trying everything to help her. Some meds helped a little, others made things worse. The latest one caused awful side effects, and I had to stop it after just 3 doses.

We haven’t slept in days. I’m exhausted, emotionally broken, and financially drained. But I can’t give up on her — not without knowing there’s truly nothing else we can do.

When I reached out to an ER vet in the middle of the night, he recommended a specialist. The visit $180, and the echo she needed $420. That’s $600 total ($545 with a discount) — and I simply don't have it.

But Precious deserves answers. She deserves to breathe easy. She deserves comfort for however much time she has left. 💔

✨ Her story:
Precious spent the first 7–8 years of her life outdoors — living in dirt, under a porch during storms for shelter, or occasionally on the porch where her owners and visitors would smoke ci******es. No heartworm prevention, no air conditioning in the Florida heat. But she never complained.

One day, she escaped the yard with her buddy Kujo. They were picked up by animal control… and their owners said they weren't getting her back. 💔

When we found out we said "not on our watch." Mason bailed her out, and when she started showing signs of something very wrong with her health brought her to me. After fighting through heartworms and a serious blood disorder that nearly took her life — with special food, meds, and multiple blood transfusions — Precious made a miraculous recovery.

She’s been living here ever since — a sanctuary dog, safe and loved.

Now, we’re fighting for her again. I just want to give her the best care possible, even if it’s just a little more time feeling better before it’s time to say goodbye.

🙏 Please help if you can.
Every dollar counts. Every share helps her story reach someone who might be able to make a difference.

👉 Please share. Please comment. Please send love to Perfect Precious.
She didn’t get a fair start in life — but with your help, she can have the peaceful ending she deserves. 🐾❤️

Donation links:

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I had a whole detailed update about Zeus typed up… and then I got a phone call, and poof—it vanished. I wish I had time ...
19/10/2025

I had a whole detailed update about Zeus typed up… and then I got a phone call, and poof—it vanished. I wish I had time to retype it all, but here’s the short and sweet version:

Zeus is doing really well on his new heart medications! The vet sent us home with enough to get him through the first week or so, and now it’s time to pick up his full prescription at Publix. Unfortunately, they’re quite expensive.

If anyone would like to be a sponsor angel and help cover the cost of his heart meds, it would mean the world to us. 💙 (see comments pickup text message from Publix of the amounts).

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to help with his emergency care last Friday. I appreciate you more than I can say—and Zeus sends his love and thanks for helping keep him alive! 🐾💕

Headed to the ER Vet with this baby girl. Prayers everything is okay. Please help if you can! Emergency after Emergency ...
12/10/2025

Headed to the ER Vet with this baby girl. Prayers everything is okay. Please help if you can! Emergency after Emergency the last couple of weeks.

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