This sweet boy found himself at the shelter. Can you be the one to give him his last forever home???
🐾 Meet Hoss 🐾 Hoss is a sweet, gentle soul who found himself at the shelter through no fault of his own 💔
After losing his owner, Hoss lost his home too and at around 8 years old, that kind of loss is especially heartbreaking. Suddenly, he’s without the one person who loved him and the place he knew as home.
Hoss weighs around 77 pounds and is easy to walk on a leash, listens well, and is a calm, well-mannered boy. He doesn’t seem to mind cats and would do best as the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the love and attention for himself.
Hoss has been neutered, is up to date on vaccinations, dewormed, and tested for heartworms. Everything has been taken care of.
All this good boy needs now is a home and someone to love him again 🏡❤️
This senior boy isn’t asking for much, just a warm bed, gentle companionship, and a family to call his own.
If you believe older dogs deserve second chances, Hoss is ready for his forever home 🐾
This is why we preach Adopt Don't Shop. Puppy mills and backyard breeders are a problem and most of what you see in pet stores. Granted, the tides are turning and more people are becoming aware of this issue, but it's still a problem.
To the advocates who are frustrated to see the 'new puppy' posts this morning:
More than a few years ago, I walked into a pet store to look at the cute puppies. I was in college, working full-time, and just needed to decompress by snuggling all of the babies. I wasn’t looking for a dog by any means (who knows what my kitties would think!) but it just all happened so quickly. The employee handed me a puppy to snuggle and escorted me to a quieter area to play. Usually this is where I would leave, but after a few minutes, they brought the paperwork into our cubicle and the sales tactics began.
“You are his mommy!”
“He LOVES you so much already.”
“He will be SO sad when we have to put him away.”
No matter how much polite protesting I put up, the sales pitch continued. They seemed to have answers for all of my concerns! When I finally confessed that I had no money because I was putting myself through college, they came up with the next and final suggestion. “Don’t worry, we will give you our store credit card!”
Just sign here, flip the page, snuggle the puppy, initial here, flip two more pages, stop the puppy from biting your hands, initial here, flip another page, add my final signature then date- and guess what? There is no money down! Go ahead and get the kennel, the toys, the treats… everything! On top of that $1500 Siberian husky puppy.
Everything today is free!
No one mentioned the 30% interest rate. I learned that when my first bill came.
No one told me that my puppy was born in a huge puppy mill in Iowa. I learned that after that store made the news a few weeks later.
Honestly, before that story I had never even heard the term “puppy mill”.
That is the origin story for Bailing Out Benji and why we fight so hard for the animals and the people who are affected by this industry. We know that customers fund the puppy mill industry through their purchases, but if we can keep educating them with kindness, compassion and facts then we can put an end to this predatory industry once and for all.
That is a big reason why I spend a part of my holidays thinking about that wonderful, happy moment when someone is given a puppy from their loved one. This morning thousands of families woke up to a new furry friend and immediately fell in love. The puppy breath, the cute sounds and endless energy- it is intoxicating. You would fall in love too.
How long until they learn the lesson I did? What will they see on social media or in the news to educate them about this cruel industry? Will the puppy remain healthy? How much will those vet bills cost that family? Did they sign up for an even higher interest rate than I did?
We will be here for them when they are ready to find answers or if they need help filing complaints. We are here to provide judgement-free assistance in hopes of educating even more people about this industry so they can educate others. We aren’t born with this knowledge but we have plenty of time to learn lessons, evolve and do better.
It will absolutely take all of us to create change, and the voices of former puppy-customers can often be the most effective.
Just look at what Bailing Out Benji has grown into.
All because one kid bought a puppy.
Signed-
Mindi Callison, the founder of Bailing Out Benji and a former customer at a puppy store.
(Photo includes Mindi and Sophie, an adorable rescue cavalier who makes everyone smile really big at our events)
23/12/2025
Here are some things to look out for in your aging pups!
Our pets can now live much longer lives, yet they face an increased risk of cognitive decline similar to human dementia as they grow older.
14/12/2025
Bridgett was a bright light in our community. Her kindness never wavered. Especially her love for animals. The world lost a good one when she passed.
So many of you personally knew and loved Bridgett. Please join our Royale family in celebrating her on Saturday, December 20th.
13/12/2025
Certified good boy that needs a foster home! Reach out to Taffy's Touch Senior Dog Rescue if you can help!
🐾 FOSTER NEEDED FOR PATCH 🐾
Meet Patch, an 11-year-old, 63-lb cattle dog mix who is looking for a loving foster home 💙
Patch is super people-friendly and truly just wants to be your best friend. He’s gentle, affectionate, and has the sweetest manners—especially when taking treats! He loves treats, bones, and toys of all kinds, and he’s perfectly happy to relax next to you while you watch TV.
Patch can be a bit selective with his dog friends once he’s settled, so an only-dog home would be ideal, or a home that can do proper, slow introductions.
✨ All medical costs are fully covered — the foster just needs to use one of our approved vets.
If you have room in your heart and home for this gentle senior boy, please reach out or message us for more details.
Currently located in Greenwood, IN
11/12/2025
I wanted to share i gained another 4 legged angel this past Wednesday. I never spoke much of Dixie. She was such a sweet gentle soul. Never a trouble. A joy to have. I had her because no one ever adopted her. They missed out on a wonderful dog. Her favorite thing was mealtime. She would stand by my leg, looking up, do a little dance, smiling. She went on all my trips with me and loved to ride, touching me but never in the way. She never barked. Always got along with all the other critters. She got sick about a week ago and I took her to vet several times and unfortunately she was in kidney failure. I promised her I would never let her suffer and on Wednesday we went to see her favorite vet, Dr Rice. She was wrapped in a warm fuzzy blanket and surrounded by love. I think she was about 16 yrs old. Maybe 17. I was lucky to be her mom her last several years.
Kathy
09/12/2025
Someone needs this boy in their life! Located in Frankfort Indiana.
**Roscoe's adoption fee is SPONSORED from from December 1-12 for the 12 Strays of Christmas special!
Roscoe is a distinguished 9 year old gentleman who was surrendered because his owner could no longer care for him properly. Poor boy was very itchy and had lots of medicated baths to clear up his flea allergy dermatitis. He looks amazing now! Roscoe is very well-behaved, and after reading his info, it sounds like he was excellent in his home. Roscoe knows some commands, enjoys car rides, and gets along with everyone and everything. He's said to not care much about toys, but was very interested in a squeaky one I had. He is completely housebroken and is a gentle soul. He does not like to have his tail touched, likely due to it being sore from all of the scabs on him right now. If you would like to meet Roscoe, please email the shelter at [email protected] and request an application!
08/12/2025
Some of you may remember Sara & Obie. They were adopted in May of 2020 and have been living it up since then! Sasha, a 14 1/2 year old Havanese joined their pack late last year.
We love being able to share photos like this. Thanks to Sher for the share!
From left to right Sasha, Sara & Obie (Obediah)
06/12/2025
Butter is a 13 or 14 year old Chihuahua without many teeth left, but she still has a good appetite and gets around well. She prefers her pate chopped!
She's fairly healthy for her age, is crate trained and walks well on a leash. She isn't a fan of other dogs, cats and kids are unknown.
She's UTD on vaccines and spayed. Flea, tick and heartworm meds are all current. She's also p*e pad trained, but occasionally misses and is working on that!
Butter is safe, but her living situation isn't ideal. Her former owner passed away, leaving her with a son who is now going into assisted living that doesn't allow him to keep her. At this time, she's staying with a family member who is allergic to her so her love meter is running low 😔
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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.
