True Heart Pinscher Rescue

19/11/2024

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26/10/2024

26/09/2024

All pet owners should read this

There's something I need to talk about, and I'm going to try to address it as sensitively as I can.
Our sanctuary was established as a safe haven for senior dogs who have found themselves in unavoidable situations, facing health crisis or homelessness in their twilight years. We have taken in dogs from shelters, strays, owners who are unable to care for them due to their own health, or sadly at the time of their own death.
Owners who would absolutely do anything to change the circumstances so they could keep their dog, but are in unavoidable turmoil and situations outside of their control and the choice has been taken from them.
We have provided sanctuary to dogs who need us, because they have nowhere else to go.

Recently, there has been an uptick in owner requests from people who are missing the point of what we do. We have had requests to surrender nine dogs in the last forty-eight hours. If you have a dog, that you have loved and cared for their entire life, and now just can't bring yourself to handle the inconveniences that come with your dog being a senior...we are not the answer. I don't know how people can forget the faithfulness their dog has provided its entire life, and as their body starts to fail and they need their people the most, they would choose to simply surrender their dog instead of supporting them to the end.

As dogs age, as with any living being, their body starts to deteriorate. Organ function, potty function, vision, hearing, mobility...every life has an expiration date, and as they draw nearer to the end, things just don't work like they used to. At absolutely no fault of their own, you have to consider how the dog is feeling after years of "doing the right thing", that first time they don't make it to the door to potty. Will your dog's "accident" be met with kindness and understanding at that time? Or will you be so tremendously inconvenienced that you decide your dog can't live with you anymore?

I don't think people realize what a dog goes through when they are rehomed after years and years with their family. I can tell you that I have cried, many times, for a dog who sits at the window watching for their family and wondering what they've done wrong to make them lose their home. They do not understand. In their deepest time of need, they just want the same support that they've given their humans all these years.

Another misconception that people have, is that we can do anything differently than they are already doing in their power, to provide anything other than a dignified end when it's time. We get messages, "I have a 15 year old dog who is blind and deaf, he has trouble walking and isn't eating well, and can't control his bowels." There comes a time where people think there's something we can do, and time isn't anything I can battle and win. The kindest and most merciful thing anyone can do for their dog is consider their quality of life and be right by their side when you offer that final gift of mercy. It's very difficult to manage these situations where I feel confident a dog might need to meet Jesus instead of me.

More people need to stay committed to their senior pets, I really don't know how else to say it. Offloading the inconvenience of an old dog is not the answer. People just need to do better. Love your old dogs until the end. They need you.

23/09/2024

This little one is Jimmy. He's 10 yrs old and needs someone to be his angel. He needs a home to spend his last years. He needs help. He's in Lafayette, TN at the Macon County Animal Shelter.
Their # is 615-666-1003.
Would you please share him?

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/42622014-lafayette-tennessee-miniature-pinscher

11/04/2024

Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal, parasite that primarily infects dogs, cats and ferrets. It can also infect a variety of wild animals, including wild canids (e.g., foxes, wolves, coyotes), wild felids (e.g. tigers, lions, pumas), raccoons, opossums, and pinnipeds (e.g., sea lions and seals), as well as others. There have been documented human infections, but they are thought to be rare and do not usually result in signs of illness. Geographically, heartworms are a potential threat in every state as well as in many other countries around the world. All dogs, regardless of age, s*x, or living environment, are susceptible to heartworm infection. Indoor, as well as outdoor, cats are also at risk for the disease. Because heartworms are spread by mosquitoes, any pet exposed to mosquitoes should be tested. This includes pets that only go outside occasionally. Remember that mosquitoes can also get into homes, putting indoor-only pets at risk as well. For more information: americanheartwormsociety.org.

05/04/2024

Please do not contact us about available dogs. Our intake is closed. There are several good pincher rescues listed on facebook. Also Miniature Pinscher National Rescue on facebook has pinheads listed from shelters/rescues throughout the country.

There are good doberman rescues and transport groups on facebook, they're easy to find.

I've had the blessing and pleasure of networking with rescues across the US mainland, Alaska and Canada.

We are closed for good unless a miracle happens. Our foster homes are tired and I'm old. Thank you to the amazing people that fostered for True Heart. They became family and friends. They went above and beyond to take dogs into their homes and nurse them back to health. Thank you to the foster parents that took our pregnant dogs and filled their homes with puppies. Thank you, thank you.

26/10/2023

26/10/2023

Have a Safe Halloween

1. Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets.
All forms of chocolate (especially baking or dark chocolate) are dangerous and can even kill a dog or cat. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and seizures. Halloween candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol are also poisonous/lethal to dogs. The bag of treats is meant for people, not pets.

2. Don't leave pets out in the yard on Halloween.
There are bad people out there that like to tease, injure, steal, and even kill pets on Halloween night. Black cats are especially at risk during this time. Many shelters won't adopt out black cats during the month of October as a safety precaution. Make sure your black cats are safely inside your home around Halloween.

3. Keep pets confined and away from the door.
Trick or Treat monsters coming to your front door in crazy costumes can be scary to your pet. They might act out that fear by unexpected aggression or attempts at escaping out the front door. Put your pet in a secure crate, behind a pet gate or in a room away from the front door, that will reduce their stress and prevent them from disappearing out the front door and into the night.

4. Keep Halloween pumpkins and corn out of reach.
While small amounts of corn and pumpkin can be fed safely to many pets, eating uncooked potentially moldy Halloween pumpkins or corn from displays is not good and can cause serious problems. Gastrointestinal upset is a possibility whenever pets eat something they aren’t used to, and intestinal blockage can happen if large pieces are swallowed. Some types of mold produce mycotoxins that can cause neurological problems in dogs and cats. Keep glow sticks away from pets. Although the liquid in glow sticks is non-toxic, pets that decide to dine on one may drool, paw at their mouth, become agitated and sometimes even vomit.

5. Don't keep lit decorations around pets. Keep hazards out of reach.
If you're using candles to light Halloween decorations, make sure to place them well out of reach of your pet. If they get too close, they run the risk of getting burned or causing a fire. Same goes with any battery or electrical decorations. Chewing or batteries or electrical cords can spell disaster and possibly death for your pet.

6. Costumes are just for pets that enjoy them.
Make sure it isn't dangerous or stressful to your pet. Costumes shouldn't restrict movement, hearing, eyesight, or the ability to breathe. Pets wearing a costume should always be supervised so that if something happens it can be addressed immediately. Don’t wait until Halloween night to put your pet in a costume for the first time. Go slow, introduce a piece at a time if possible and make it a positive experience with lots of praise and treats, Dressing them up for the first time on Halloween night plus the unusual activity going on around them can lead to distress. Always check that the costume is made of material that won't cause skin problems for your pet.

7. Make sure your pet has identification on them!
If your pet escapes and they're lost, having an ID on them will increase your chances of them being returned. Make sure your pet has a microchip because they're so much more reliable than simply a collar with a tag. Your pet runs the risk of losing the collar/tag or having it removed. Make sure all your contact information is up to date with the chip company and on the collar/tag.

A Reminder 🎃 - Keep your pets under supervision this week. Halloween draws near and there are some crazy people out there. Keep your babies safe.

09/09/2023

True Heart intake is closed. We're not accepting any new rescues. We also have no animals in rescue at present. We're all old and tired.

25/01/2023

29/12/2022

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/dog-flu-outbreaks-hit-shelters-homes-across-us-vets-encourage-owners-get-dog-vaccinated

Veterinarians have been reporting an outbreak of the dog flu across the U.S. and are recommending for owners to consider getting their pet vaccinated.

28/12/2022

24/12/2022

💚🎄Merry Christmas & Happy New Year🎄💚
Let's hope this coming year is a good one for the animals in need. Let's hope our nation decides that animal welfare is important and laws are passed to protect those that can't protect themselves.
Let's hope humanity decides to be humane to creatures left in our care ~ Lana Cheryl Higdon

22/12/2022