I am Roxy

19/12/2023

07/11/2023

🐾❤️ It's time to shine a light on our furry friends! 🏡🐶

Each year, our hearts overflow with love for the hopeful dogs eagerly waiting to find their forever homes. 🐕💕 the Fond du Lac Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring that every dog finds their perfect match—a compatible owner and environment for a second chance at a loving and stable forever home. 🏡🐶❤️

Here's how you can make a difference this Month:

Share Your Adoption Story: If you've given a shelter dog a forever home, share your heartwarming journey. Your story could inspire others to do the same. 📖❤️🐾

Rescue a Senior Shelter Dog: Older dogs have so much love to give, and they often get overlooked. Consider giving a senior shelter dog a chance for a happy retirement. 🐾👴🏡

Volunteer as a Doggy Foster Parent: Not ready for a long-term commitment? Become a foster parent and provide temporary love and care to a shelter dog in need. 🏡🐶

Let's spread the word and use these hashtags to support this important cause:
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Considering donating today:
https://www.fdlhumane.org/make-a-donation/

27/09/2023

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. 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.

17/07/2023

Annie's story is just like ours! Roxy was 12 when she came to us as a forever foster. She had Cushing's disease, ear and skin infections, food allergies, fatty lumps all over her body, a mouth full of worn teeth, and two torn ACLs. The vets told us she likely would only live six months, and she lived two and a half years enjoying life as a beloved family dog and doing all the things she never had a chance to do.

When Annie was surrendered to Pawerful Rescue in Dallas, she wouldn't walk or eat. But with her foster family, she flourished and inspired others.

19/11/2022

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month–a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. So if you are thinking about getting a pet, consider opening your heart to a senior animal in need. They deserve a second chance!

01/11/2022

23/09/2022

Please share to help Bowser find his forever home.

Bowser reminding you all, while he can't get the mail, clean floors, or do dishes (which may be debatable 👅🐕) He will still win your heart over! He's waited longer than I ever thought he'd have to, but he is not giving up... He will thrive in a quiet (just minimal activity although he goes nonstop) home, a cozy home with minimal stairs...someone willing to be ok with an old boy, who's legs don't work quite right...LOVES treats, doesn't require a ton of affection, but will surely accept it. You must be out there....if you are... apply for this beautiful boy, just hoping on this last day of summer he'll at least get a beautiful fall....🍁🐾 click here, fill it out completely and we'll do the rest!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7Rs4nidnGWHjDtOHfNafxm88_YeKNtRG9ULUzeDgxiNZaUQ/viewform

19/09/2022

26/08/2022

29/07/2022

We hate stereotypes and labels. Because they prevent amazing dogs from finding homes. Shea was ready to go to her new home after meeting a family that adored her and she got along great with their dog. But then the family found out they couldn't bring Shea to their local doggy daycare because she "looks like a pit bull." So now Shea is no longer adopted, even though she's never shown any issues with other dogs during her many months with us. Breed stereotypes and Breed-Specific legisislation hurt good dogs. They prevent them from getting adopted and, in some cities and towns, they cannot be adopted out at all and must be euthanized. There are cities and townships in Wisconsin that either won't allow certain breeds (labeling them solely on their looks) or make it nearly impossible to have them with various requirements and restrictions. Mixed-breed dogs are rarely accurately identified by appearance and the assumption that because a dog looks a certain way they will act a certain way has been disproven again and again. What IS dangerous is assuming anything without getting to know the individual dog in front of you. So now Shea will sit here, hoping another family sees how wonderful she is. We hope she won't have to wait much longer.
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/why-breed-specific-legislation-not-answer

30/06/2022

Please share to help 15-year-old Sonny find his forever home.

23/06/2022

RIP, Oswald. Say hi to Roxy for us. 🌈

25/05/2022

13/05/2022

Please share to help sweet Henry find his forever home.

Friends, please spread the word. Henry isn't eating as well as he used to and we think he's getting depressed. This boy has been at OAHS for 157 days and we're not sure why he keeps getting looked over. He's super sweet, he LOVES exploring outdoors (he's been known to bury some of his favorite treasures around the dog park), and he's a wonderful age of 7 years young. Playful and fun but also excellent at relaxing and hanging out. Henry would like to be your one and only pet please. Even if you can't adopt, if you can give him a break from the shelter as a foster home, it could give him new hope. Please consider opening your heart and home to Henry!
Link to adopt: https://www.oahs.org/adoption-process.html
Link to foster: https://www.oahs.org/foster.htmlF

20/04/2022

23/03/2022

Chicago Animal Care and Control has LOTS of wonderful pitties for adoption, including this adorable senior guy. Please share to help him find him his forever family.

Update-Rescued!!
This is wonderful Zurich and he deserves a wonderful home! Zurich might have a little gray on his muzzle but he isn't letting that hold him back. He is a very easy going, well mannered, nice boy who still has a lot of life to live and treats to eat! This confessed couch potato has years of experience being a loyal companion and is ready to live the rest of his life back in a comfy home with a good family!

Name: Zurich
ID: A155882
Age: 9
Gender: Male
Activity level: Medium
Dogs: Possibly
Cats: Unknown
Intake date: 1/25/22
Surrender notes: Came in as an owner surrender. Came in with another dog. Dogs were for the kids who have moved away for school, doesn’t have time and can’t afford them.

Handling 3/6: https://youtu.be/n0Aby6UwP5M
Handling video: https://youtu.be/DF0XurJ0PQc
Leash Test: https://youtu.be/GxAN2BPuMTY

Adoption Information and Application can be found at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cacc/provdrs/care/svcs/adoption.html