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In our 10 years as a 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization we rescued over 500 dogs, several cats and advocated for kindness & spay/neuter.
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We also helped Austin TX become the largest no-kill city in the nation. We continue advocacy forever. Every pet who enters our lives is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, as well as healed physically and emotionally before they leave us. We are very particular about where our rescues go. We have a detailed application and always do a home check as well as follow up contact to make sure we have made the best match possible.

12/10/2024

12/08/2024

🔶️It is SO IMPORTANT to learn about proper nutrition & holistic care for your pet!!!!🔶️

🚨The pet food industry lies to you BIG👏 TIME👏!

✍️SIGN UP & learn a ton of stuff to help your dog or cat live the longest, healthiest life possible!!

👩‍🔬Taught by a biologist and Certified Pet Nutritionist

📧Email [email protected]

12/08/2024

21/07/2024

Did you know that processed pet foods (kibble, canned, etc) can cause behavior issues?!

The brain and gut are connected through the Enteric Nervous System- which links to the emotional aspect of the central nervous system. Everything we feed our pet's affects their emotional state.

Due to this, when we feed toxic, very low protein commercial food, we can cause fear, aggression, and other issues.

The good news is you can help stabilize your pet's emotions with high quality protein, gut healthy foods, bioavailable supplements, and a proper omega 3/6 balance.

Follow me for details and more information to keep your pet healthy through seminars & sessions in person or via Zoom.

⭐️Upcoming seminar in Austin August 10th. Details soon⭐️

29/05/2024

All sizes of The Patented Hawk Star Pet Protection Vests will be back in stock by the end of the week! 🦅🌟

Protect your small dog from birds of prey by ordering yours today! 🐶

⚠️Don't wait until we run out of stock! These sell quickly!!⚠️

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21/05/2024

PEDIGREE RECALL

I want you to be aware that metal pieces in processed pet food is NO SURPRISE!!

This industry is about making money💵 NOT caring about your pet!!

It is self regulated & anything goes. Rendering is a secretive industry for good reason. 🤬

Euthanized animals, rotting meat in hot trailers, packaging, rancid restaurant grease, etc etc etc are all allowed!

There is no testing and billions of pounds of pet food and synthetic supplements are imported with only 1% inspected!

Whole, fresh foods are the ONLY way to safely feed your pet. 🐶😽

Another recall like the 2007 one, where 10's of thousands died, will happen again!

⚠️Don't trust your pets life to this despicable industry!⚠️

I can teach you easy to understand ways to protect your pet's health.

Food either heals or harms!

25/01/2024

A HUGE HAPPY UPDATE:::WOOOO HOOOO! Do you remember Taquita & Chico? They lived in a home alone for 3 years. Well after some intervention by angels, they now have a forever home together where they are super loved!
Thank you to Pat Valls-Trelles for the kick in the pants to go get them & all of your help, thank you to Elisha Fontenot for immediately stepping up to foster (& spoil) them at River Dog Ranch (if you need an awesome boarding place, this is IT!), & finally to Jenny Ridenour & Will McKinney for taking them into their home for some home foster time and a little cat chasing for Chico :o). This was a long story that finally had a happy ending for these two cuties. Pat, Elisha, Jenny, and Will stepped up when I could not emotionally. Thank you and I will never forget your kind hearts!! First pic is them in their new home ♥

25/01/2024

Friends! Let's help keep Ellie out of the shelter! Ellie was living alone in a backyard when she was rescued. She's only 1.5 years old and she's such a good girl!!! Let's find her an awesome home and avoid the shelter! She's too soft for the shelter environment. PLEASE SHARE. Austin, TX area [email protected]

16/01/2024

*At this time there are no official recalls for these brands yet.⁠
Samples have been sent to an independent laboratory for testing. We do not have information on a specific contaminant at this time.
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If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:⁠
Stop the food immediately.⁠
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same. ⁠
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD
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This began with a significant rise in consumer reports of sick pets eating Purina pet food. We are now seeing the same symptoms across different brands of pet food which happened previously when there was contamination at the supplier level - multiple brands purchased the same contaminated material. ⁠
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SAVE THE PET FOOD. Do NOT agree to send the pet food company the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer in original packaging. Do NOT send the medical records to the pet food company. Document your conversation with the pet food company.⁠
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The pet food company may offer to pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. If there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to take your own legal action.⁠
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It is YOUR choice to feed what you feel is safe for your pets. Here is a free list of brands I trust to feed to my own pets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQBhk-TGSsfYXlLQnetHYoOBJplanU2X/view?usp=sharing
I also trust "The List" by consumer advocate, Susan Thixton. There are more options on her list and the $10 supports her full time work advocating for safe pet foods for our pets: https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-list/

09/01/2024

1/10/24 update https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

Symptoms include food refusal, bloody vomiting and/or diarrhea, seizures, death.

If you think your pet’s food is causing or has caused illness or death PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

This began with a significant rise in consumer reports of sick pets eating Purina pet food. We are now seeing the same alarming symptoms across multiple brands of pet food. This has happened previously when there was contamination at the supplier level which multiple brands purchase from. If your pet is exhibiting these symptoms. STOP THE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. Contact a veterinarian! Then PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to the manufacturer in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to the pet food company.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet-food/)

Report it to the pet food company. Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer. Do NOT send the medical records to the pet food company. Document your conversation with the pet food company.

The pet food company may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

The Facebook Group Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time is where the list of brands implicated is continuously being updated. *This is a group of volunteers doing their best, please be patient as we provide updates.

13/06/2022

Where's our village? If you can help, please do. Details in link

Upwards of 60 dogs and puppies have been roaming the small town of Plantersville, Texas without consistent shelter, nourishment, or medical intervention for years. Many puppies do not survive into adulthood and those who do perpetuate the issue by producing more litters. Though some locals provide s...

12/06/2022

Austin Texas DOG DANGER in our water again!! No swimming for dog!! ⚠️☠️⚠️

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05/06/2022

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09/04/2022

“Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep. Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job.

The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to see how old or sick animals look for their owners with the eyes of their owners before going to sleep. The fact is that 90 % of owners don't want to be in a room with a dying animal. People leave so that they don't see their pet leave. But they don't realize that it's in these last moments of life that their pet needs them most.

Veterinarians ask the owners to be close to the animals until the very end. ′′It's inevitable that they die before you. Don't forget that you were the center of their life. Maybe they were just a part of you. But they are also your family. No matter how hard it is, don't leave them.

Dont let them die in a room with a stranger in a place they dont like. It is very painful for veterinarians to see how pets cannot find their owner during the last minutes of their life. They dont understand why the owner left them. After all, they needed their owner’s consolation.

Veterinarians do everything possible to ensure that animals are not so scared, but they are completely strangers to them. Don't be a coward because it's too painful for you. Think about the pet. Endure this pain for the sake of their sake. Be with them until the end.”

- Tricia Mo’orea

Photo credit: Travis Patenaude.

01/03/2022

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