Southern Hearts Rescue

17/02/2024

We are at Tractor Supply Co. untill 5pm today come see us and get a new furmember!!!

14/02/2024

HAPPY V-DAY TO US 🙄🙄🙄
2 more babies brought to us today because some worthless human decided to dump them ... we are filling up with puppies so this valentines we are asking for yall to share the love and make a donation to us to help us keep saving babies tossed away like trash.

PayPal-
[email protected]

Venmo- Last 4 of phone 8037
SHRescue

Checks or packages can be mailed to
Southern Hearts Rescue
13616 Mars Hill RD, Bauxite AR 72011

We also have an Amazon wish list-

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YF8KNMPVCXRN?ref_=wl_share

Shipping Address:
13616 Mars Hill Rd
Bauxite, AR 72011

To donate monthly you can follow this direct link-

https://donorbox.org/saving-animals

14/02/2024

We are in desperate need of (CAN ) puppy food please!! We have lots of Littles and we are going through it fast. If you find it online and want to ship it the address is 13616 mars hill rd Bauxite AR 72011. If you want to do a pickup order at a store please message us the pickup details we prefer to pick up from stores around benton and bryant. ❤️👇👇👇❤️

13/02/2024

Check out these lovely little ones we brought into our care today! And a shoutout to the two awesome guys who assist me daily with all sorts of fascinating creatures! ❤️😍 ( my oldest son Devin and my future husband James )

13/02/2024

UPDATES ON POET!!!

08/02/2024

Got her!
Meet Poet

If a picture is worth a thousand words.. then this video is as priceless as it is heartbreaking.
This is yet another mother dog who was used and abused for money. She was dumped on a country road without her puppies after she was no longer useful.
This is a broken dog and I don’t mean physically. Any physical injuries she has are not the cause of her in ability to get up. The heartbreak and emotional trauma have made it so she has given up… 💔
Turn up the volume and grab your tissues.

Help us help them!!!

Donations for Southern Hearts Rescue desperately needed and gratefully accepted through these methods:

If you want this rescue to continue to be around to help these animals. We are in dire need your help. We continue to reach into our own pockets to keep rescuing…No matter what type of animal! Please give with your heart ♥️

PayPal-
[email protected]

Venmo- Last 4 of phone 8037
SHRescue

Checks or packages can be mailed to
Southern Hearts Rescue
13616 Mars Hill RD, Bauxite AR 72011

You can donate directly to our vet:

Doubletree Veterinary Clinic
2606 Ferndale Cutoff Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
United States

+1 (501) 821-1880

We also have an Amazon wish list-

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YF8KNMPVCXRN?ref_=wl_share

Shipping Address:
13616 Mars Hill Rd
Bauxite, AR 72011

Don’t forget to make us your charity of choice on Kroger!

To donate monthly you can follow this direct link-

https://donorbox.org/saving-animals

07/02/2024

We stand with The Artemis Project!

Animal cruelty is a crime. Saving an animal should not be.

04/02/2024

New update-

30/01/2024

Y’all this gift was bigger than we expected…
9 PUPPIES!!!!!
Momma and babies are doing well but she is still very displeased when humans try to interact with her.

A preggo momma is the gift that keeps on giving.
Our latest has given us the gift (?) of…7. 😳
Ma has lived up to her name. Momma and all the littles are doing great. 1 is all white. Between Ma and Whisper that makes us lucky 13.
Please we are begging you… FIX YOUR ANIMALS!
If you so desire to send puppy gifts we can always use them-

Help us help them!!!

Donations for Southern Hearts Rescue desperately needed and gratefully accepted through these methods:

If you want this rescue to continue to be around to help these animals. We are in dire need your help. We continue to reach into our own pockets to keep rescuing…No matter what type of animal! Please give with your heart ♥️

PayPal-
[email protected]

Venmo-
SHRescue
To verify - last four phone digits- 8037

Checks or packages can be mailed to
Southern Hearts Rescue
13616 Mars Hill RD, Bauxite AR 72011

You can donate directly to our vet:

Doubletree Veterinary Clinic
2606 Ferndale Cutoff Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
United States

+1 (501) 821-1880

We also have an Amazon wish list-

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YF8KNMPVCXRN?ref_=wl_share

Shipping Address:
13616 Mars Hill Rd
Bauxite, AR 72011

Don’t forget to make us your charity of choice on Kroger!

To donate monthly you can follow this direct link-

https://donorbox.org/saving-animals

27/01/2024

WE WILL BE AT TRACTOR SUPPLY IN BENTON UNTILL 5PM TODAY !!! COME OUT AND SEE US AND GET A NEW FURMEMBER !!!!❤️

23/01/2024

FRANKIE Q&A!!

22/01/2024

Today 7pm me and Frankie will be live to answer questions and update everyone ❤️ we hope to see yall there😉!!! to follow his story!

21/01/2024

Got her!

Meet Mary Ann (or Ma for short)

There is no greater tribute we could think of to honor a fellow rescuer. Ma was dumped in a park that the local rescue had previously taken in other dogs from. The loss of Mary Ann with SAC was immense and will have a far reaching impact on central Arkansas animal rescues for years to come. The rescue world is in mourning especially the Garland county ones. We wanted to show our support by alleviating one major burden from their already weary shoulders.

Ma has been living on her own for months. She would sit in the park, all day long, people watching. She loved other dogs but was just too timid to approach people; at least, not close enough that they could save her. Of course, since she is not fixed the inevitable happened. Now, as the freezing temps came in, not only was she having to survive out there, but her pending babies were also in danger. She was a super fast trap but we got super lucky. Those in the know did you feel my heart stop when the most reliable trap… bounced??? Go back and watch/listen to the door closing… we will be investigating this farther…
She was also a little spicy when I first got to her at the trap. She calmed down pretty quickly and is begrudgingly accepting pets when I left her at the rescue.
One of our amazing fosters stepped up and we were able to move some dogs to make room for Ma. So now her and her puppies will be safe and warm.

So now we have 1 plus new mouths to feed. Whisper and her 6 are growing stronger everyday.
Don’t forget *Frankie and his adventurous self is also back.

Help us help them!!!

Donations for Southern Hearts Rescue desperately needed and gratefully accepted through these methods:

If you want this rescue to continue to be around to help these animals. We are in dire need your help. We continue to reach into our own pockets to keep rescuing…No matter what type of animal! Please give with your heart ♥️

PayPal-
[email protected]

Venmo- Last 4 of phone 8037
SHRescue

Checks or packages can be mailed to
Southern Hearts Rescue
13616 Mars Hill RD, Bauxite AR 72011

You can donate directly to our vet:

Doubletree Veterinary Clinic
2606 Ferndale Cutoff Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
United States

+1 (501) 821-1880

We also have an Amazon wish list-

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YF8KNMPVCXRN?ref_=wl_share

Shipping Address:
13616 Mars Hill Rd
Bauxite, AR 72011

Don’t forget to make us your charity of choice on Kroger!

To donate monthly you can follow this direct link-

https://donorbox.org/saving-animals

*Frankie has a vet check and we will be going live tomorrow night at 7pm CST to update on Frankie and our other newbies.
It is then Whitney will answer as many of your questions as she can.

21/01/2024

Hey everyone we are desperately low on doggy food again so I updated the Amazon wish list and I'll add it below along with ways yall can donate and if anyone wants to place pickup orders at any local stores around Benton or Bryant like Walmart or Tractor Supply I can always go get them just message me the pickup information through text 5016028037 or our Facebook messenger. Thank you all so much for the support ❤️.

PayPal-
[email protected]

Venmo- Last 4 of phone 8037
SHRescue

Checks or packages can be mailed to
Southern Hearts Rescue
13616 Mars Hill RD, Bauxite AR 72011

To donate monthly you can follow this direct link-

https://donorbox.org/saving-animals

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YF8KNMPVCXRN?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1

19/01/2024

Whitney Ashcraft made it back home safe and sound with the dogs last night.
Give them all a few days to rest and recover. Then we will do a live video and answers the questions you have been posing to us.

It occurred to me that a lot of you are new and aren’t even aware of how Frankie’s original rescue story started.

Here it is!

19/01/2024

Frankie update

This story will come in parts since it has consumed the last week of our founder’s waking life.
In this part you will see the reunion video. We tell people all the time that the sense of “fight or flight” is very real. We see rescues fail as people use emotions and not reality to try and recover their animals. The most difficult part to overcome is getting someone to understand that yes it is possible that your animal is so triggered right now that not even your presence can break through their fear. This rescue has been a textbook example of that fear. I explain it like this- a dog in this state sees everyone as a shadow (someone to fear). It isn’t personal and it doesn’t matter in that exact moment if you hand raised them from a puppy. They can’t see you because they are too busy protecting themselves by running away from their fear (you). Until the animal is able to recognize you, patience is a must.
As rescuers whenever we can have a teaching moment that someday will result in another successful rescue we will take that opportunity.
Watch Frankie react to Whitney as she approaches the trap. Then again when they are in an enclosed garage. Watch his body language change. You will see the moments he breaks through his fear. He realizes he is rescued.

Now onto the reunion video!

Stay tuned for more updates!

19/01/2024

Rescues take a village. Most of the time, you at least know one other person who is there helping. Now, imagine the rescue you are working on, that you desperately NEED to be successful is taking place in another state, in an area that you only know by the maps in front you…
You are half a day away from home, from your rescue village and the odds are stacked against you…
Even the best rescuers need a village and Whitney needed one more than she ever had to save Frankie.
As Whitney gathered her belongings, our faithful supporters gathered intel to make connections hours away.
Through social media word spread about the plight of our rescue dog, Frankie.
10 plus hours later when Whitney arrived, she was greeted by her own personal army. A guy named Garrett, with the Amarillo police department, spent hours of his own personal time utilizing his drone to help track Frankie. Over and over, he was able to locate him…just being able to see he was alive was an immense relief! He was willing to respond to Whitney’s pleas for help time and again. We thank you.

Texas Devil Dog- to have the piece of mind that scent tracking dogs were on his trail the very same night he was lost was priceless. We thank you for your time and talents.

Thank you to the 2 cowboys that came out to try and lasso Frankie.

Then there was the community of Bushland and their FB page; they opened their hearts and their homes to Whitney. Dogs don’t understand no trespassing signs. Frankie was so terrified that he would bolt onto the people’s properties with wild abandon. The community was incredible in granting Whitney access to make this another successful rescue. I don’t have everyone’s names so if you aren’t mentioned specifically, please know that we appreciate you and feel free to tag each other so everyone knows just how much we appreciate your assistance!

To the people who spent hours of their time driving, walking, searching, and watching for Frankie thank you. Thank you for not only helping, but also for seeing the truth when a local know-it-all rescuer tried to interfere. Trusting Whitney, the person who had saved him once before, was the only logical answer.
We appreciate the role that played in helping us get our dog back safely, that is all we wanted.

Thank you to Cindy Putman and Sandy Blake for all the ways you helped with the search.

Thank you to Dana Gee for the extra traps and helping with the search.

Thank you to Jenn Bottelberghe for allowing us to set up the trap and feeding station at her house. She was there watching the cameras and alerted Whitney as soon as he was safe.

Thank you to the Potter County Sheriff Department for their assistance and understanding of the situation. Whitney really appreciated how attentive to her needs y’all were while she was down there. We appreciate all you do and want to give a heartfelt thank you.

Extra special thank you to the people who not only helped with the rescue efforts, but also stepped up to make a lonely rescuer not feel so alone.
D’nan Fink, her family, and her 6 adorable little dogs treated a complete stranger like just another family member by welcoming them into their home and providing meals.
Abbey (Aerial Abbey on fb) dedicated sunup to sundown riding shotgun with Whitney day in and day out as she searched for Frankie.
Their presence was comforting as this rescue drug on for 6 long exhausting days.

This successful rescue was possible because all of you gave of yourselves, your time and talents. We appreciate the sacrifices made and support given.
We could not have done this without all of you.
From the bottom of our Southern Hearts…Thank you!

Pictured below- D-Nan Busby Fink Aerial Abby
And of course, the hardhead himself, Frankie

18/01/2024

Here is the moment right after Frankie was successfully trapped that Whitney finally got close enough for him to recognize her! It was emotional for them both!

18/01/2024

GOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally Frankie is safe!
*details to follow

Thank you Bushland this rescue would not have been possible without your help, love, care, and support!

15/01/2024

FRANKIE UPDATE:
They had eyes on Frankie this morning. He is definately finding warmth and hunkering down at night, some where!! The trap was 50 feet from him and he wouldn’t go in it. 🥺
For people asking how you can help Frankie!
Whitney (our fearless leader) has been staying in Texas trying to get to Frankie… Well hotels are expensive, food is expensive, gas is expensive… soo we could
Really use some HELP with the expenses!!
NOT TO MENTION ANY VET EXPENSES
Y’all know what to do!

Donations for Southern Hearts Rescue desperately needed and gratefully accepted through these methods:

To donate monthly you can follow this direct link-
https://donorbox.org/saving-animals

PayPal-
[email protected]

Venmo- (Last 4 of phone 8037)
SHRescue

Checks or packages can be mailed to
Southern Hearts Rescue
13616 Mars Hill RD, Bauxite AR 72011

Please share!

15/01/2024

RIP
Mary Ann Taft with Stop Animal Cruelty in Hot Spring & Garland Counties - Arkansas

The rescue world seems a little smaller today as we lost one of The One’s in our Arkansas animal rescue community. We have been privileged to both know and assist Mary Ann on many occasions. She was always the first name I thought of when rescue and Hot Springs were mentioned together. When the founder of a rescue passes, a hole is formed that will never be filled. The legacy that they pass on is a testament to their greatness here on earth, but in the beyond, a celebration like no other is taking place; a queen is arriving. All the animals bow to her in respect and gratitude as she walks among them. She is the reason that each of them felt love before the end and they revere her for that. She will be greatly missed on earth but she is finally home.
Take your rest now fellow rescuer.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=765712552266360&id=100064828655190&mibextid=WC7FNe

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN TAFT
It is with deep sorrow that we share that Mary Ann Taft, our beloved SAC founder, passed away yesterday after a prolonged illness. Mary Ann spent her life lovingly rescuing and saving the lives of thousands of abandoned, injured, unwanted and homeless animals. Mary Ann was tireless and unrelenting in her mission to save God’s creatures. From sun up to sundown, seven days a week, 365 days a year – Mary Ann never stopped or hesitated to help an animal. She did not have the word ‘no’ in her vocabulary when it came to animals. She leaves behind a loving family – her husband Steve, daughter Kim and her grand kids, Jasmin and Chris. As per their wishes and her SAC family of volunteers, we will continue her lifelong work of saving and rescuing God’s creatures. The family will be providing further information as to services.

from granddaughter Jasmin: Heaven gained the most beautiful soul today. I love you forever grandma💜Thank you to everyone who supported us through this tough process. Please keep an eye out for service information. It will be held after the bad winter weather passes. If she would want anything it is for everyone to keep you animals safe and warm.

14/01/2024

Frankie has been seen alive! They are actively trying to contain him.
Please do NOT try to contact Whitney at this time.
We will update as soon as we can. Thank you.

13/01/2024

Update
1-17-24 11pm

Day 6…
Our fugitive is still on the run and Whitney is still in Texas.
You name it… we have tried it. Traps, drones, lassos, feeding stations, cussing, and prayers. This dog is determined to be stubborn and has avoided them all.
The community has been beyond amazing and welcoming.
Today was the first day Frankie is actually interested in food. He has sprang the traps twice. So more traps have been put out and baited to make it harder for him to beat the trap door.
Keep everything you have crossed that he goes in one tonight and poor Whitney can get him and come back home. She is exhausted but determined. Come on Frankie!

Update seen alive but running scared. Please do not try and contact Whitney at this time.

https://www.facebook.com/share/HidNKhD68ptZZYN6/?mibextid=WC7FNe

*****URGENT ATTENTION****
Amarillo, Texas!
Does any live near this area, know anyone who does, or have any contacts with any local animal rescues here???
One of our dogs that was just adopted was on a cross country trip back to his new home in California when he got loose. He was hit by a truck laid in the road and when they got to him he took off across the interstate from the truck stop. He has disappeared. He is most likely suffering from internal injuries.
Whitney is leaving now to go help find him but it is a 9 hour drive.
We need any and all local help.

He is absolutely terrified but loves other dogs. You must use extreme caution. As soon as he is sighted call Whitney and let her know 15016028037

We need to get the word out. Everyone reading this we need you to share it.
We need to reach as many people and contacts in the area that we can.

11/01/2024

This baby was brought to us today if you are missing this baby please contact us. Found chasing chickens in the bauxite mars hill area!

09/01/2024

1-10-24
1:16am
Puppy 5 is a… Girl

1-10-24
1:15am
Puppy 4 is a… Girl

1-10-24
12:45am
Puppy 3 is a… Boy.

1-10-24
12:10am
Puppy 2 is a… Girl.

1-9-24
11:30pm
It’s time!
Hello nightowls you are in for a treat and Whitney is in for a long night…
1st Puppy is a… Boy

Whisper Update

In rescue they say when you save one life you save two.
That’s great but in this rescue saving 1 life meant saving 9 or more cause guess who is going to be a momma soon…
That’s right the little dog that could - survive is not only surviving she is also bringing 7 (we think) more bundles of joy into this world. Goodie.
Sigh.
Whisper went to the vet yesterday to confirmed what we already suspected. She WAS bred (probably by another stray dog) before we were able to get her off the streets and now…
She is growing 7 (or more) puppies that will be joining us in the next few days.
At this point all are viable. It is safer for her to have them so here we go.
How many puppies do you see? Let us know in the comments!
So with 7 (or more) new mouths to feed soon plus all of the animals we have been driving all over Arkansas to save before the Arctic freeze
this weekend we could use some help.

Help us help them!!!

Donations for Southern Hearts Rescue desperately needed and gratefully accepted through these methods:

If you want this rescue to continue to be around to help these animals. We are in dire need your help. We continue to reach into our own pockets to keep rescuing…No matter what type of animal! Please give with your heart ♥️

PayPal-
[email protected]

Venmo- Last 4 of phone 8037
SHRescue

Checks or packages can be mailed to
Southern Hearts Rescue
13616 Mars Hill RD, Bauxite AR 72011

You can donate directly to our vet:

Doubletree Veterinary Clinic
2606 Ferndale Cutoff Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
United States

+1 (501) 821-1880

We also have an Amazon wish list-

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YF8KNMPVCXRN?ref_=wl_share

Shipping Address:
13616 Mars Hill Rd
Bauxite, AR 72011

Don’t forget to make us your charity of choice on Kroger!

To donate monthly you can follow this direct link-

https://donorbox.org/saving-animals