We might be late for Small Business Saturday, but who cares?! Give a little love and get a little magic back ✨ Donate $20+ and we’ll handcraft a personalized ornament featuring your pet’s name!
Every penny of your support goes directly to the rescue and care of senior pets like Rita. We couldn’t do it without you!
If you donate by midnight on Giving Tuesday, we’ll have your ornament ready for you to pick up on December 6th at the Bad Knees Market Experiment where we’ll be hanging out alllll evening. Can’t wait to see ya!
We are thrilled that Rita is doing so well in foster care! ❤️❤️❤️
We ❤️ Monroe County Humane Association!
We ❤️ Rita!
Rita is a 14 year old Westie that recently lost her family. She is being fostered through the E. Susan Bartlett Emergency Housing Program through MCHA and she hit the jackpot with her foster dad 🥰
Rita recently had the rest of her teeth pulled due to severe dental disease and thanks to the efforts of Silver Linings Rescue her dental procedure was fully funded.
Our local nonprofits do so much to keep dogs healthy and out of our local shelter. Your contributions to these organizations make an impact saving lives, reducing local tax payer burden, and keeping our amazing local shelter open to those that need it the most.
Please follow, like, and support MCHA & Silver Linings rescue. Each like, each share, and each donation make a difference in Bloomington.
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Our groomer-in-training, Shaina, gave Rita a comfort groom yesterday focusing on her unique physical needs instead of the typical westie haircut. We will continue to offer free routine grooming to Rita while she is with MCHA ❤️
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25/11/2025
UPDATE. Jerry is in foster care, he was seen at Royers and had treatment to his wound and now on antibiotics. Thanks to all who came to this sweet boys rescue Kat
24/11/2025
If you've been considering adopting, there has never been a better time! Our shelter is overwhelmed with animals and there doesn't seem to be signs of it slowing down any time soon.
And be sure to browse their website before you visit! They have LOTS of adoptable dogs and cats in foster.
Hey friends, Rocco here! 🐾
I just wanted to remind everyone that our fee-waived adoption promotion has ONLY two days left!
That’s right, every available animal has a $0 adoption fee.
We’re open for walk-ins Monday and Tuesday from 12–5, and there are so many wonderful dogs (including me!) hoping to meet their person.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, this is the perfect time. Come say hi, take a walk with us, and maybe find your new best friend before the promotion ends. ❤️🏡
24/11/2025
If you're considering giving up your dog, please think twice. Shelters are overwhelmed as our rescues. You made a promise to that animal when you acquired it. If you are struggling with food insecurity, there are options. Please reach out to your local shelter or humane association if you are struggling to keep your pet.
Here is a list of financial resources if you find yourself in need of medical intervention.
😢 As the holiday season approaches, we see a heartbreaking trend: an increase in people wanting to surrender or rehome their dogs. We understand that life can get complicated, but have you ever thought about what this means for your dog?
Your dog loves you. They trust you. They don’t understand why they’re being left behind or handed off. Did you know that your dog would rather spend long hours alone while you’re at work than face the confusion and fear of being rehomed or ending up in a shelter?
We’ve heard all the reasons for rehoming: a move, a new baby, financial struggles, or lack of time. But in most cases, with some effort and commitment, these challenges can be overcome. Your dog sees you as their world. They depend on you to keep your promise to them.
The truth is shelters are overwhelmed, and dogs are dying in record numbers. North Carolina is the second-highest state for euthanasia in the U.S. Many dogs surrendered never get a second chance.
This season, we’re asking for one thing: go the distance for the dog you committed to. Look for solutions before surrender. Talk to trainers, seek community support, and give your dog the stability they deserve.
They love you more than anything. Let’s love them back.
19/11/2025
Senior dogs deserve special adventures!
17/11/2025
Apparently November is Adopt A Senior pet month, but as most of you know, we don't think this practice should be limited to 1 month a year!
Celebrate your senior pet by posting their photo below!
17/11/2025
Are you caring for a community of cats? Find resources here.
Need help to care for community cats?
The Alley Cat Allies Community Resource Tool™ has more than 10,000 low-cost veterinary clinics, cat food banks, TNR organizations, and more to search from! 🐈
Find local support to protect cats and kittens with a few clicks ➡️ GetHelp.alleycat.org
17/11/2025
This sweet girl would love to find a new home. Please share.
🦃Posh is worried that she won’t have a home for Thanksgiving.🦃
🍁Posh is a 3 year old playful and loving Schnauzer mix. Posh is full of sugar and spice and will need an adult home with no other pets. Posh was very neglected before she came to us, so she deserves to be the star 🌟 in her new home. 🍁
🌰Posh will roll over to get her belly rubbed, give kisses and play ball. She is a fun little dog that will make a great walking partner. 🌰
🧣If you are interested in meeting Posh please follow the link in the comments to our adoption application. 🧣
13/11/2025
These darling babies need a new home! Contact the original poster if you're interested!!
🐾 COURTESY POST – BONDED PAIR NEEDS A NEW HOME 🐾
Meet Lucky and Smokey, an adorable bonded pair of 9-year-old male Chiweenies looking for a loving home together 💕
Their 95-year-old owner is moving into a nursing home, and sadly, the family lives out of state and cannot take them in. These two boys have been deeply loved and well cared for.
✨ About Lucky & Smokey:
• Age: 9 years
• Breed: Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix)
• Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
• Sweet, gentle personalities
• Dog and cat friendly 🐶🐱
• Must be adopted together—they’re truly best friends!
📍 Located: East side of Indianapolis
📞 Contact: Rhonda for more information
615-390-6545
Let’s help these sweet seniors find a new family to love them like they deserve ❤️ Please share to help Lucky and Smokey find their next forever home!
12/11/2025
Luca is a 9 year old Beagle who is good with everyone (even babies) UTD on his shots and neutered. He does suffer from a bit of separation anxiety, but other than that, he's a certified good boy! His owner can tell you why she's being forced to give him up, but it's not an easy decision for her. Interested parties can message us and we can pass along the contact info for her.
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Mission & Information
We envision a world where all senior dogs and cats live in healthy, loving, and supportive environments.
Our Mission is to support senior dogs and cats by finding homes, providing education and resources, and encouraging healthy relationships between people and their pets in and around Monroe County, Indiana.
Silver Linings Rescue, a 501 (c)(3), was formed to support both people and animals. For many senior people, their pet is the strongest constant in their life. It is the reason they get up each morning. Their pet is their confidant and provides a huge source of joy and purpose. But seniors can often be at risk of losing their beloved pet for a variety of reasons. From housing issues to pet care costs, mobility challenges to needed medical care, balancing the senior person's needs with the pure joy and companionship a pet brings is an important issue facing senior people in our community. And as animal shelters continue to be full, we can contribute to the solution of lightening the shelter's burden by actively looking for those senior people in need of support to keep their pets our of shelter and in loving homes. Silver Linings Rescue helps problem solve, finds resources and, when needed, provides hands on support so that both the pet and the person stay together.
We are also actively developing a Senior to Senior matchmaking program to match senior people with senior shelter/rescue pets and provide ongoing support for both.
Silver Linings Rescue is managed by a board of directors and is supported by a growing group of motivated and engaged volunteers. Won’t you join us?
We are looking for community partners in the following ways:
Volunteers, committee members, connections are always welcome! If you’re interested in getting involved, visit https://silverliningsrescue.org/contact-us/ and fill out the appropriate form.
We are not a physical rescue and are unable to house pets in need. If you are seeking immediate assistance in placing a dog or cat, we recommend reaching out to your local shelter or breed specific rescue.
If you are in or around Monroe County, please visit the City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control at 3410 S Walnut Street or by calling 812-349-3492.
