She Walks the Dogs

03/11/2024

Join us for our adoption event and meet some fantastic dogs! Almost all of our dogs are good with kids, cats and other dogs! Tomorrow we’ll be bringing Daisy, Static and Parker the puppy, along with ‼️‼️Karma who MUST have a new foster or forever home SUNDAY!! ‼️‼️

We’ll be doing another adoption event on the 16th! We could use volunteers to help with dogs, so if you need to get your doggie fix, message me and we’ll get you on our volunteer list!🐶

We look forward to seeing you there!!

01/11/2024

We’re beyond excited to announce a special holiday partnership with the award-winning PeachSkinSheets! These are hands down my FAVORITE sheets—I’ve been using them for over 4 years, and I absolutely LOVE them! They’re incredibly soft, durable, and worth every penny. I’m so excited to share them with you!

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SHOP. SAVE. SUPPORT. Spread some holiday cheer and make a meaningful impact!

01/11/2024

Uh-oh, looks like we had a candy casualty! 🍬🍫 But don’t worry, ‘Lifedog Daisy’ is on duty, bringing the this teenage candy monster back to life one slobbery lick at a time! 🐾⚡️ Sometimes, all it takes is a little puppy power. Happy Halloween from Daisy and her revived sidekick! 🎃💀👻

31/10/2024

‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️WE MUST HAVE A FOSTER BY TOMORROW‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

Karma’s foster can no longer keep her. She’s a very sweet girl, she loves to play with her toys, go for walks and hang out with her people. She is currently dog selective but we may be able to work on that. She would be fine in a crate and rotate situation but she MUST have a new foster by SUNDAY at the latest!! We have posted her several times with no response. Please everyone share her out to everyone you know! There is literally no space for her at my home so we have to find a safe loving spot for her to land! Let’s show Karma some love on this Swifty weekend!! (Wish it would have let me pick that song as the background music!)

Please use the link in my bio to fill out a foster application if you can help!!

Much gratitude for all of your help🙏 💕

28/10/2024

Puppy profiles coming this week-in costume! This is Ace, one of Dior’s babies born back in August. He loves attention and is always one of the first to greet me, he loves playing with his toys and has a very sweet demeanor. He is one of 7 puppies looking for a forever home. They will be 3 months old on 11/7. (3 girls/4 boys)

Stay tuned for more cuteness!

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28/10/2024

If you haven't been following Dunkin' and reading these comments you're missing out! I haven't laughed this hard in a long time! Maybe ’ new daddies can throw some sugar our way-all these rescues across the country need a little sprinkle of sweetness to keep us going! After all, our pups have got the legs AND the charm. Just missing that donut sponsor energy to fuel our mission!

20/10/2024

15/10/2024

🎉 Exciting News! We’re Hosting an Online Auction Fundraiser 🐾Paws & Presents 🎁 on December 4th🎉

We are seeking donations from local business, national chains, local artists or craftsman to include in our auction, and we need YOUR help! Whether it’s a gift basket, a standalone item, a gift card, or anything in between, your donation will make a huge difference. All items will be delivered locally or shipped directly to the lucky winners!

👉 How You Can Help:

• Donate a basket full of goodies 🎁
• Contribute standalone items like gadgets, art, or home decor 🎨
• Gift cards to local businesses or retail chains are always a hit! 💳

Your generosity will support our mission to rescue and provide care for dogs in need through our rescue A Happy Dogs Life. Every donation helps us get closer to our goal!

The Auction site has over 15,000 followers and we will be promoting companies that donate on our website, in socials and of course on the auction site. Ready to donate? Drop a comment or send a message, and we’ll reach out to coordinate everything! Donations need to be finalized by November 18th. 501c3 EIN # 99-3498618

Thank you in advance for your support! 🙏 and Thank you to everyone who has already donated and those who are out collecting donations for us!

Baskets pictured are for example purposes

02/10/2024

🐕‍🦺🐾It’s National Black Dog Day! 🐾🐕‍🦺 Black is popular for so many things, like clothing and shoes , cars- I don’t understand why black dogs get over looked. I’m always drawn to them! 3 of my best dogs have been black labs- and now one of my girls is a black staffy mix. She’s the most loving, affectionate dog!

Today let’s help Denbay find his forever home!

❤️ADOPT DENBAY❤️

🐾He’s a handsome, sweet and playful 1 year old Lab/Shepherd mix.
🐾Housebroken & crate trained.
🐾About 55 pounds.
🐾Up to date on vaccines, microchipped and neutered
I do pull some when I am on the leash. There are so many new smells for me to check out. But I am actively working on my leash manners
🐾 I enjoy playing with other dogs, but I prefer female dogs over males but we are working on that too.
🐾 I also enjoy hanging out with my people laying on their lap or getting my belly rubbed.
🐾I love playing with balls and other toys.
🐾I come when I am called and definitely know my name
🐾I am a very good boy and very social
🐾I am very food motivated and eager to learn new things

🔗Interested in adopting or fostering?Links in bio🔗

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01/10/2024

“🚨 **Foster & Fundraiser Urgently Needed for Mr. Piggie!** 🐾

Mr. Piggie is currently being boarded, despite our previous please for a foster and so many people sharing him no one stepped up to foster him. While he’s doing great at boarding, and everyone loves this big sweet boy, we need your help to get him out of the kennel and into a loving foster home! This sweet boy has had a rough start having been shot in the legs and is facing medical bills totaling close to **$3,600**. He still needs some additional X-rays and to be neutered, and we want to ensure he gets the care he deserves.

Every dollar counts toward helping Mr. Piggie heal and find a foster home while he awaits his forever family. Can you spare a few dollars to help cover his medical costs? Or open your heart and home to foster him? Together, we can give him the second chance he deserves! He has previously gotten along with other dogs but a meet and greet would be a must. Also -Mr. piggie is NOT a fan of roomba vacuums so he would need to be crated if you use one. Other than that he is a big lover and wants to be next to you on the couch or in your favorite chair! Links to foster or adopt are in our bio!

💛 **Donate:**
Venmo: Christine-Burrell-2
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle:3174578665
CashApp:$ahappydogsliferescue
💛 **Apply to foster or adopt-links in Bio**

Please share and help us get the word out. Mr. Piggie is counting on us! ”

01/10/2024

🆘 **Foster & Fundraiser Needed for Karma** 🆘

Meet **Karma**—a sweet, fun-loving girl who’s full of love and energy, always ready for an adventure! 🐾❤️ Karma absolutely loves her walks and will keep you smiling with her playful spirit. But right now, she needs YOUR help!

🐕 **Karma’s Story:**
Karma is looking for a new foster ASAP or a forever home where she can be the only dog, though with some training, she may be able to make doggy friends down the road! She doesn’t mind sharing a fence with other dogs, she’s just not ready for up close friends. She’s got so much love to give, and we know the perfect home is out there waiting for her. Could that be you? 🏡

💔 **Why Karma Needs Your Help:**
Karma has a cyst on her chest that needs to be removed as soon as possible. The surgery will cost approximately **$2,400 -$2,800**, and we’re reaching out to our amazing community to help raise the funds to get Karma the care she needs! We are still a fairly new rescue and haven’t done a lot of fundraising to build up our medical funds so we’re just posting individual dogs and needs for now. We have some great things coming soon though!

Here’s how you can help:

🐾 **Donate**: Every dollar counts! Whether it’s $5 or $50, your donation will go directly toward Karma’s surgery and recovery.
📲 **How to donate**
Venmo: Christine-Burrell-2
CashApp: $AHappyDogsLifeRescue
Zelle: 3174578665
PayPal:[email protected]

🐾 **Foster**: Karma needs a loving foster home ASAP where she can heal and and enjoy her people. She thrives in a calm, dog-free environment and would love nothing more than a cozy bed and plenty of love while she recovers.Current foster mom says she is great, well behaved and a very sweet girl. Links in bio!

💖 **Can’t foster or donate?** Please share this post! The more eyes we get on Karma’s story, the faster we can help her get the care and home she needs.

Let’s give Karma the second chance she deserves! Together, we can get her back to her playful, happy self in no time. 🌟🐶

01/10/2024

🎉🎉🐾 **Take Me Home Tuesday** 🐾🎉🎉

Meet **Maddie**, **Tiger**, **Honcho**, and **Static**—four incredible dogs looking for their forever families! All are fixed, up to date on shots, microchipped, crate trained, house trained, know some commands and are waiting for you!! 🏡✨

💖 **Maddie**: This sweet girl is a cuddle bug who loves walks, destroying her stuffies and belly rubs. She’s good with other dogs and is always eager to please!

🐅 **Tiger**: A playful and energetic pup who’s ready to pounce into your heart! She loves to play with her foster family, and she’s a snuggle bug extraordinaire! She is always up for an adventure. Tiger is looking for a home with lots of love and maybe that includes a doggie buddy and some kiddos but she will be happy anywhere with you! 🌿

🐾 **Honcho**: The big-hearted guy is looking for love and adventure! Honcho is loyal, loves a good walk, and loves attention. He would thrive in a home where has someone to play with or lay around on the couch with. He’s cool and easy- just bring the treats!🐕

⚡️ **Static**: Don’t let the name fool you—Static is full of life and ready to light up your world! He’s affectionate, smart, and eager to learn. Very food motivated (aren’t they all?) static loves his playtime in the yard with his doggie besties and is very social- great if you’re looking for a dog to take with you when you’re out and about! 🌟

If you’re ready to give one of these wonderful dogs a forever home, now is the time! Message me to learn more about each pup and how you can adopt. Let’s get them into the loving homes they deserve! ❤️🐶

25/09/2024

Everyone should read this post and then picture using a shock collar on your children every time they misbehave, don’t listen, purposely do exactly what you just told them not to do-does that seem right?!? Seems crazy right? So why would you do it to your dog? Just like children they need our guidance and positive reinforcement to do the right things. Just like we have to teach our children with love, patience and kindness, we must also teach our dogs that way.

I WILL NEVER STOP HONORING HIS VOICE

Jackson was a very handsome two year old Aussie that was purchased from a professional breeder.
He was a very shy, insecure, fearful pup that had no self confidence.
His family hired a trainer that thought it best to place a shock collar (“e-collar”) on him at the young age of 6 months old to help train Jackson.
Jackson’s family continued the use of the shock collar (“e-collar”) for obedience work as well for behaviors the family thought warranted getting a shock.
Jackson’s behavior started to decline as he became fearful and reactive toward family members, other dogs, bikers, runners, and strangers coming into the home.
Jackson’s behavior became more intense and more frequent the more he was shocked.
By the age of 2 years old,
Jackson had bitten 10 different people. Five of the bites were his own family members.
I was called by the family’s attorney who asked if I would evaluate Jackson and help determine if I felt he could be rehabilitated.
I agreed to try to help Jackson under the condition that I was given a full and honest account of the first two years of Jackson’s life.
When I met Jackson’s family, I asked them when the last time was that Jackson went 24 hours without being shocked.
The answer that came sent me to my knees.
They stated “Jackson has never gone 24 hours without getting shocked since the day he was first introduced to the collar.”
I asked them what they were shocking him for and they said “everything!”
I asked them to be more specific and this was their reply.
“If he doesn’t listen. If he refuses to obey. If he barks at the deer. If he jumps on us or anyone else. If he digs.”
I got the point and quickly interrupted with, “So…basically everything!”
The family then stated that they did not know if they could ever trust him again and were considering their options.
A few weeks passed and then I received a very disturbing text.
This was the text:
“I’m guessing that you have not come up with any re-homing options for Jackson. We have set his euthanasia appointment for today in our home at 1:00. Just wanted you to know.”
By the time I read that text it was 11:30. I called the family immediately and told them to call it off and that I would come get him.
They obliged and signed over Jackson’s ownership to me.
For a few days he seemed joyful, free of fear, and was enjoying his time with us and our pack.
But then the day came where I saw it. I saw the all too familiar pupil dilation.
The constant pain and fear Jackson suffered for so long and at such a young age caused his body to try to protect itself. He was suffering severe PTSD and was thrown into full blown panic attacks. Uncontrollable shaking, lunging, and barking.
He was so fearful of being shocked that it was as if he was neurologically unsound.

One night, Roger was petting him without using direct eye contact. When Roger’s hand went from rubbing his chest to petting his neck, Jackson snapped and got Roger pretty good on the hand.
A few mornings after that, Jackson tried to get between one of our foster dogs and one of our pack members while they were playing. Let’s just say, Jackson got the raw end of that the deal.
I knew his ear was hurt but I didn’t see blood and he would not let me get near it.
Thankfully he was getting a dental and x-rays that day so I waited to let them check it out under anesthesia. Thank god they were able to get his ear cleaned and stitched up without him knowing a thing. The vet needed to remove a few teeth and the x-rays showed nothing of significance.
I had to rule out all things that might be causing
Jackson pain or discomfort.
In the time we had Jackson, he would react fearfully when touching his neck or rear. He was fine if you would touch his chest or face. He would even give kisses on occasion.
I wanted to help Jackson if rehabilitation was at all possible. Not gonna lie, I had my doubts.
Jackson was doing very well with us for about a month. He was loving walks with our pack, the mental stimulation,
the outings in the car, and the structured calm consistent environment we provided.
Then, in the blink of an eye, the extent of the damage from the shock collar (“e-collar”) was revealed.
It was just like any other morning. I was feeding the dogs breakfast and Jackson was in the same crate he was always in during meal time.
I got to his crate, and went to open it. Before I was able to unlatch it, Jackson lunged so hard at the door to the crate that I fell back and dropped the contents of his bowl on the carpet.
His pupils were fixed and dilated. He was barking and growling with tremendous fervor that I could not get near him.
This went on for over 10 minutes. All I could think of to get him to calm down was to leave the room.
That did work until Roger or I would walk back in the room toward his crate, then the rage would start again with extreme intensity.
After several hours and a few more attempts it was clear that something had snapped inside his brain.
We called our vet who was already familiar with Jackson and his history.
He suggested giving him a tranquilizer to take the edge off so we could bring him in.
After their examination and observing the videos we shared, everyone came to the same conclusion. Jackson sustained too much exposure to being shocked. Jackson was at such a young age when he was first exposed to the shock collar, (“e-collar”) his still developing brain could not handle the impact.
It was determined that Jackson’s neurological state was forever changed. The responsible and humane thing to do was to give Jackson the peace and freedom he deserved.
I will never forget that day.
Once the drug was given, Jackson could finally relax. I was able to lay with him while we just looked into each other’s eyes. When it was time to administer the final injection, I couldn’t hold back the tears any longer.
You know when you try to stifle a deep profound cry and your throat starts to ache……me too and it was awful. My heart broke in that moment for Jackson and his senseless suffering. 💔
To the irresponsible trainer who first introduced the shock collar (“e-collar”) to Jackson, and to the family who continued the use and abuse, “ I made a promise to Jackson as I was laying with him and watching him take his final breaths. I told him that I would never stop educating people about the dangers of shock collars (“e-collars”) and how sorry I was that he had to suffer due to their ignorance.”

Shock Collars (e-collars) are now banned in the following countries:

England: Banned shock collars in 2019.�France: The French Assemblée Nationale voted to ban electric pet collars in early 2023. �Germany: Banned shock collars in 2006.�Norway: Banned shock collars in 2018.�Sweden: Banned shock collars in 2020.�Wales: Banned shock collars in 2010.�Austria: Banned shock collars in 2019.
Denmark: Banned shock collars in 2019.�Finland: Banned shock collars in 2021.�Iceland: Banned shock collars in 2021.�Slovenia: Banned shock collars in 2023.
Quebec: Banned shock collars in Canada in 2014.�New South Wales, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory: Banned shock collars in Australia in 1995.

Take a good hard look at the articles and studies below to see why there is currently a massive wave of dog behavior professionals and advocates joining forces.
It’s time to shine a bright light on the use of archaic methods that cause dogs pain, fear, uncertainty, distrust, ptsd, and other psychological and neurological issues.

Written by-Deb Nabb

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Gandhi~

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/animal-emotions/202409/is-balanced-training-fair-to-dogs-or-is-it-a-cop-out

https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14182632��

24/09/2024

🎉🎉 **Chance is on a Home Trial!** 🎉🎉

Chance hasn’t gotten much time in the spotlight, but now is his moment! 🐾 This sweet boy was found on the side of the road at just 7 weeks old, battling mange, covered in scabs, smelly, and completely hairless. But despite it all, he was bursting with love! 💕 A kind friend of one of our adopters took him to the vet for treatment and reached out to us, asking if we could give him a chance at a better life.

Fast forward to today—Chance is now 13 weeks old and thriving! He’s incredibly well-behaved for a puppy, sitting nicely, and is gentle and observant around children. He gets along great with other dogs and even cats. 🐶🐱 We had an amazing meet and greet with his potential family last night, and he was a star! They have a 3-year-old little boy, and Chance was playful yet respectful, with the perfect mix of puppy energy and calm observance. He took everything in stride, unphased by the new environment.

We’re beyond excited that Chance is doing a home trial with this wonderful family! We feel confident he’s found his forever home, but as always, we’ll wait for the trial period to wrap up before celebrating fully. Home trials are such an important part of our rescue’s adoption process. It allows families to see how a dog fits into their lives, schedules, and homes. Sometimes a dog and family are perfect on their own but not the right match together, and this trial period lets everyone make sure it’s the best fit—without the guilt of feeling like they’re “returning” a dog.

Fingers crossed for Chance! 🐾💛

24/09/2024

🎉 **Zeus has found his forever home!** 🎉

After countless trips to the farmers market, where Zeus soaked up love and attention from everyone he met, he finally found his perfect match! So many people commented on how sweet, gentle, and well-behaved he was, yet very few applications came through. He went on a 2 home trials with amazing families, but it just wasn’t the right fit for one reason or another-no fault of his. Sometimes what’s meant for you takes a little more time to show up! It’s a lesson for all of us- wait for what’s meant for you! 💕🐾

But now, it’s official! Zeus has found his forever home with the amazing Adamson family, who have 5 kids ranging from 3 to 17 years old. Zeus loves kids, and everywhere we went, he’d pull me toward them with gentle excitement! Now, he’s surrounded by his favorite humans every day, following them and keeping watch. ❤️

Thank you, Adamson family, for opening your hearts and home to Zeus. We couldn’t be happier for him, and we know he’ll be living his best happy dog life with you all! 🐾 🐾

16/09/2024

This is what pet ownership and commitment should look like! You don’t get a new job, or move or whatever the excuse is, without taking your whole family with you and that includes the pet you made a commitment to when you got them. Dogs and cats are not conveint disposable things.

I was a single mom with 3 dogs when I first moved to Indy from California back in the early 2000’s. That was after I moved from Oklahoma to California with them. It never occurred to me that I wouldn’t bring them with me. It never occurred to me to try to rent a place that didn’t accept dogs and it was a lot harder back then but the right place that allowed them always showed up. More places than ever before accept animals when you are renting or leasing now. There really is no excuse. When times were tough and some people told me “you just need to get rid of those dogs” and you would save a lot of money, that made me mad- it’s ridiculous to tell someone that. It’s like saying get rid of your kids and life will be a lot less of a hassle.

If you make a commitment to an animal, they count on you to take care of them and keep them safe no matter what the circumstances are. Kudos to this kid for understanding the assignment and taking the harder road to keep that commitment to the dog he loved and raised!

Be better humans! The streets are overflowing with lost dogs, stray dogs, people breeding dogs irresponsibly and people just letting dogs loose or leaving them behind because they don’t want them anymore. Shelters are full, rescues are full, there aren’t enough fosters to help all of these dogs. If everyone can do their small part by fostering if you can, donating if you can, sharing posts for dogs who are lost or need homes, getting your dogs spayed/neutered, socialize your dog so they have less behavioral issues (anxiety, reactivity, fear, etc.) Your dog needs to leave your house regularly, otherwise your home and your yard just become a larger version of a cage. How would you feel if you were locked in and could never leave your home? You could only watch the world through your windows? Take them out to see & experience the world!

"It's hard, you know sleeping outside, getting eaten up by ants, spiders, getting stung by a bee," said Samuel Haymon.

14/09/2024

Meet Zeus and his mini me Parker!! Let’s find them the BEST homes ever!! Zeus will be 9 mos. Old on the 23rd of September. He LOVES all kids big and small he does so good being gentle with them!! He’s never met a dog he didn’t like, he’s done great with cats too. He is neutered, up to date on shots and prevention, chipped and ready to go home with you! This is the sweetest dog you will ever meet!

Parker is approximately 4 months old, he’s neutered, up to date on shots and prevention, microchipped. He loved people and other dogs, he hasn’t met cats or a lot of kids yet but he is young enough to meet them and do great!! He’s still working on his basic commands and manners- he is after all just a puppy. He is crate trained.

All dogs that are adopted through A Happy Dogs Life Rescue come with lifetime behavioral training support. Our goal is to keep our dogs in their homes for their lifetime!

Interested in meeting Zeus or Park? Message me or send a text and we’s be happy to make it happen!

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14/09/2024

Zeus and I were checking all of the deliciousness at ! It’s their birthday today-be sure to check her out next week and follow her on IG!

And if you got to meet Zeus today please leave a comment on what a good boy he was and let’s find him the BEST home ever!! He will be 9 mos. Old on the 23rd of September. He LOVES kids, other dogs and cats. He is neutered, up to day on shots and prevention, chipped and ready to go home with you! All dogs that are adopted through A Happy Dogs Life Rescue come with lifetime behavioral training support. Our goal is to keep our dogs in their homes for their lifetime!

Interested in meeting Zeus or Park? Message me or send a text and we’s be happy to make it happen!

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12/09/2024

Someone sent some more goodies from our toy drive list! There was no name with it so we’ll just say a Big Thank you! 😊🎉🐾You know who you are!

10/09/2024

If you have the the room and time to foster these two lovely senior ladies please comment on the original post so a rescue can reach out to you.

10/09/2024

All is well with Maddie and Spanky! Even though Maddie is giving side eye 😂 and then she threw up🤢 in the car right before we got home. Car rides and surgery don’t always mix!

Everyone is resting comfortably for the night.

09/09/2024

Spay & Neuter day for Ms. Maddie and Spanky! He’s in the crate behind her covered up. 🐕

It’s so important to spay & neuter your dogs! Rescues and shelters are overwhelmed and there are so many free and lost dogs online. We don’t need anymore oops litters, we don’t need anymore people breeding for a quick buck. If you need help there are resources in your area like and their program where they will help pay to get your dog spayed or neutered.

Shelters and rescues are all in desperate need of FOSTERS! If you can open your home to a dogs even for a short time you are helping more than you know. A Happy Dogs Life currently has 10 dogs in need of fosters. All are kid, cat and other dog friendly. Rescues will pay for supplies and any vet care needed for dogs in foster care. Our rescue provides behavioral support for all dogs that are part of our rescue whether in foster or adopted from us.

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06/09/2024

A HUGE thank you to for the big box of Toy Drive Tuesday goodies!! The puppies love them! Video coming up soon 🐾🐾🐾🦴🧸

03/09/2024

🎉 **Toy Drive Tuesday**

Dior’s babies will be 5-weeks old this week! They are the most adorable puppies! 🐾 These little ones are full of energy and curiosity, and they’re especially in need of toys and supplies like washable p*e pads to keep them happy and healthy and of course clean!

But it’s not just the puppies who need love! Our adult dogs are also in need of new toys that provide mental stimulation and exercise, like Kongs, Jolly Balls, and other items you’ll find on our wishlist. 🧠💪

Your support can make a world of difference for both the puppies and the adult dogs in our care! Check out our wishlist linked below and help us bring joy and enrichment to their lives. 🧸💕

👉 [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WJ1I3W9FXLP8?ref_=wl_share](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WJ1I3W9FXLP8?ref_=wl_share)

Thank you again for being a part of their journey! 🌟 🐾