Unfortunately the adopter backed out on taking Jake & Lucy. Obviously, we don't want anyone adopting any dog they aren't 100% on, but this is devastating for us all.
If anyone would like to meet them, please let us know! They are both totally house broken, UTD on vaccinations and all around great dogs! They can be adopted together or separately if the right person comes along.
Remember the saying the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat?
Well, I have had the victory with a family coming forward literally 17 hours before Sammy's surrender appointment at the shelter. I had decided I wasn't taking him. I would try harder but I wasn't the best fit for him.
Now for the agony....
First, no one ever seemed interested in Charlie and I was ok with that. He became part of my pack and I loved him dearly. He was just the best boy. He was gentle with my littles, loved to watch over them and his favorite thing to do was hop in the van and take trips. When I first brought Mae home, she had her hernia repair and was recovering, he would come stand by the bed, with his sweet Grey muzzle propped on the edge of the bed and watch her. After she recovered, it was normal to find him laying curled up in his bed with Mae tucked up against his belly. If he went out to potty at night she would be right on his heels. And he wouldn't come in until she was ready. When I first took Charlie in he was very weak in the back legs and I did physical therapy, laser light therapy, and passive stretching with him. My concern keeping him with me was the stairs. He improved and while being here with me, he got strong and could do the front and back stairs, jump into the van, and he loved the back yard where he would trot and run.
I came home a week ago and he seemed off. At 1st I thought it was because of Sammy, but it wasn't. He started pacing and kept putting his head in my lap. I grabbed him up and we went to the emergency vet in greenwood. His stomach had twisted and he had bloat. I knew Charlie, my sweet shadow, who was 16 yrs old, wouldn't survive surgery, so I held his head and spoke to him as he took his journey to the rainbow bridge. The house is missing a wonderful soul.
I also felt the agony again last night. When I got home from work, I was trying to hurry to get Sam's meds, toys, and him ready to meet his new family. I rushed to the back yard and it wasn't until I went inside to feed i noticed Mae wasn't standing front and center. Mae was a force to be reckoned with. From the 1st time I brought her home and sat her down, she became the grand dame of our home. She pranced around full knowing she ruled the pack. She would take her little left paw and repeatedly tap me until I met whatever imaginary need she had. Her fur was like velvet and it was the last thing I felt at night and first thing I felt in the morning. She designated herself as my pillow warmer and would be found tucked under my chin when she wanted to go to bed. She was ALL chihuahua in attitude and personality.
Last night when I came into the house so happy for Sammy, I found Mae, sitting on the floor by my bed, in respiratory distress. I grabbed her up and fixed her a bed in the passenger seat and rushed her towards Indy. I kept the dome light onso I could monitor her and at the hill where Morgan Monroe exit used to be, she started to crawl over to me. At 1st I thought she was better as she always rode sitting in the crook of my arm, but she wanted me to hold her as she took her journey to the rainbow bridge. I held her, petting and talking to her about what a blessing she was to be part of my pack and that i was honored she chose me to be her safe place. We sat together about 1/2 hour after she was gone on the side of the road. Today, I kept looking for that sweet festy face where it would normally be as I did all the normal chores. I miss her paw pat and miss her little tongue sticking out the left side of her mouth. I know in my heart that when she crossed over she was greeted by Charlie, who was standing just out of my sight, waiting her her like he always did.
I take in hospice dogs and have 2 currently. I was not expecting to lose these two beautiful souls. They were both very unexpected. I consider myself blessed to have shared time here with them and the unconditional love they gave me. Kat
24/06/2025
Sammy had a great night last night. Foster said she thinks with routine and training, hes going to be even more awesome (lol my version of her text). Im so happy hes able to be indoors and with his people. Im so happy that they see in him what I did. A beautiful soul. Kat. She sent me his Pic this morning.
23/06/2025
This heatwave is serious business. Please be mindful of your pets and walk them early in the morning or late evening. AND MIND THEIR PAWS ON BLACKTOP!!
Better yet, play games inside to stimulate their need for activities. You'll both enjoy that instead of a walk!
Dangerous heat is expected this week!
Please take extra precautions to keep your pets safe. Limit their time outdoors and, if possible, bring them inside where it’s cool.
If you see an animal suffering from heat exposure, call us right away at (812) 349-3492.
If you see a pet locked in a hot car, call 911 immediately.
23/06/2025
Transport is needed for Lucy & Jake from Bloomington, IN to Naperville, IL. We need drivers Sunday, June 29. If anyone wants to go the whole way, they are welcome to, but we can break it up in legs if necessary! Please contact us for more details or to sign up!
A generous donor has given $100 towards gas money, so this trip is FUNDED!
23/06/2025
We're partnering with Darbi of Project Alf Photography this fall for a fundraiser! Read about her mission here
Darbi Hoag chose an older dog to become part of her family and now she specializes in photographing aging dogs at Project Alf. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/44qsOsS
23/06/2025
Sammy update!
Sam the man has found the perfect home with a skilled dog rehab family. Thank you Bethany and pop for being able to step in and foster and work with him. Sammy absolutely deserved that chance! His new mom and papaw and one of me telling him I love him and will love the updates.
18/06/2025
STILL LOOKING FOR FOSTER. HE SELDOM BARKS AND IS GOOD IN HOUSE.
Last call on Sammy.
My heart is breaking for Sammy. He goes to Bloomington animal shelter on Monday at 3 pm. I am desperately seeking a no dog home hopefully with a fenced yard. I have been working with him, and have him on gabapentin and trazadone so I can work with him. He has not went after any of my pets but he does chase the chihuahua dogs in the back yard. I find he mirrors the other dog's behavior, so if they rush and bare teeth, so will he. If they are calm, so is he. If someone could foster him to where I could continue to work with him on being a calm, good boy, i will take him to M4MD, in Ellettsville to train. I will pay for his pills and food. He is neutered and utd on shots. He pulls at leash and I am weak on my right side, so I have to be careful. He will jump up when excited BUT we have been working on that and he is much better and sits quickly now. He has learned to jump my baby gate so I have to keep him outside, and he just stands at the door, wanting to come in. I can let him in once he is calm. I'm working on reactive training and leash training. He is like a loving lab most of the time, he is still mentally in puppy mode and wants to be part of the family. I know the shelter will not be the best place to show off his personality. Please, if someone could be his hero, please let me know. He is about 80 # currently.Lives to chase a ball and his Kong toys. More than anything he loves his people. Kat
18/06/2025
We are excited to be partnering with Project Alf Photography on a fundraiser this fall! More details to come, but please like her page and check out her website!
Golden Years Deserve Golden Memories! Serving Southern and Central Indiana with family and pet photography sessions highlighting your beloved senior companion.
12/06/2025
This is one of our Support Service clients Sweety. We recently reviewed Sweety's case and issued him services for another 12 months!
Sweety's godmother says "Thank you Rachel and Silver Linings! 😊 We think Sweety is truly sweet and amazing in every way! I am so blessed to call him my God Kitty! Sherry won the lottery when they found each other. He was a feral rescued with an ear injury. She nursed him back to health. Who rescued who?! He is so...loved and spoiled!🙏🤗😻💓"
09/06/2025
UPDATE: 06/10/2025 BOTH DOGS ARE SAFE!
Courtesy Post: Unus, a beautiful 12-yr-old black labrador girl , needs a foster home ASAP, due to a family situation. She is due to go to an animal shelter TOMORROW where the outlook is not good according to family members. Unus is a lazy dog who loves love. Although she currently lives well with another dog she generally is food aggressive and should be an only / separated dog if possible. She is very sweet, though, and has a lot of life left in her! She has lived with cats well / comfortably. She is house broken. She is about 55-60 lbs. Vet records can be provided along with some food, toys etc. Please contact Morgan Elizabeth Anne McCoy if you can help, even if just in the short term.
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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.
