Speedway Animal Rescue

29/11/2025

28/11/2025

We are devastated to announce that Big Blue passed away in his sleep last night.

In March we first noticed his belly was starting to get big and he was later diagnosed with a splenic mass. While the mass continued to grow, Blue remained happy in his home, always happy to see us and play during our regular visits. If there is a silver lining to this situation, we are so grateful he was able to go peacefully in a way that was least traumatic to his caregivers.

Blue first came to us as a stray dog at the street department in 2018. After spending some time in a foster home he spent the next 3.5 years in boarding. He had a thyroid condition, a skin condition, required prescription dog food, and needed to be the only dog in the home.

We finally found a home for Blue with Alice, a 90+ year old sweet woman who lived near Speedway. We provided all of Blue's care. Unfortunately, Alice fell and broke her hip roughly a year later. Blue sat by her side for 3 days until she was found. She wasn't able to return home, and we fortunately found a new foster for Blue.

After a few weeks that foster was no longer going to be able to care for Blue. We were concerned about the possibility of him going back into boarding. Out of nowhere we received a phone call from 90+ year old Betty: her dog had just died and she was looking for a new friend.

We offered the same deal to Betty as we had to Alice: we would provide everything Blue ever needed if she was willing to love him.

When I say that Betty and Blue were love at first sight, I mean it. Despite having never had a pit mix before, and possibly feeling a little intimidated at first, Betty fell deeply in love with him. I have spent a lot of time in Betty's living room hearing how Blue is the best dog she has ever had, how perfect he is, and just how much she absolutely loves him.

He knew how loved he was, and to say he was spoiled rotten is an absolute understatement.

I will miss you, Blue. You made a lot of people very happy. You were the sweetest, best boy. You certainly had a "type" of little old ladies, and I've never met a single person who didn't fall in love with you immediately. Maybe it isn't a coincidence that a dog who ate a can of green beans every day passed away on the biggest green bean day of the year 💔

26/11/2025

ADOPTION ALERT

We had two cat adoptions tonight!

Pascal, who was found as a stray and taken to the street department, finally found a home. He is estimated at 8 years old, so he was frequently looked over.

Trixie, who was pulled from SOAR, was also adopted! She was also harder to find the right home for, due to likely needing to be the only cat in the home.

Congrats, kitties!

26/11/2025

Here are our currently available dogs! We have something for everyone!

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Lives with cats: Kore, Maverick, Tucson

Lives with dogs: Kore (selective), Buster, Benny, Pumpernickel, Maverick, Honey, Baxter, Jake (selective), Bug, Champ, Roo, Kanga, Candy, Tucson

1 and under: Maverick, Honey, Candy, Roo, Kanga

Senior: Jake (9 years), Tucson (9 years)

Has lived with kids: Kore, Benny, Honey, Champ, Tucson

Under 25 lbs: Maverick, Jake (26 lbs)

DNA tested: Jake (Chihauhau/Schnauzer), Honey (Doberman/American Bulldog)

Special needs: Penny (deaf), Kore (deaf), Jake (Prozac and Keppra), Honey (Paxil)

25/11/2025

We have 3 dogs that could benefit from moving to a new foster, ranging from high needs to lower needs. We provide all supplies and vetting.

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/foster-application

1. Honey

Honey is a 1-year-old, 55 lb Doberman/American Bulldog mix (DNA tested). She has separation anxiety that causes her stress if kenneled, and destruction if not kenneled. We have started her on Paxil, but for us to truly address the issue, she will need training. Until Honey is in a foster home and out of a boarding/daycare environment, the type of consistent training she needs is not feasible. Honey can also jump fences, so leash walking will be necessary. Honey should be considered most in need of a new foster. An ideal home for Honey will have at least one other playful dog. She likely would be best in a home without cats. She loves children.

2. Jake

Jake is a 9-year-old, 27 lb Chihuahua/Miniature Schnauzer mix (DNA tested). He takes both Prozac and Keppra daily, and should remain on these medications for the rest of his life. He is also eligible for a forever-foster situation where we continue to provide care for the rest of Jake's life. Jake currently lives with other dogs, but would likely be happiest in a home without any other animals or with extremely tolerant dogs. He can be intermittently cranky with some of his housemates. He should be in a home without cats. Despite these challenges, he is a very sweet dog who loves to cuddle on the couch and is otherwise low-maintenance. A belly band is recommended.

3. Benny

Benny is a 6-year-old, 55 lb, German Shorthaired Pointer mix. He was born into SAR in November of 2019, and both mom and dad are GSP mixes. He has lived in boarding since April and needs some time and space to decompress in a foster home. He needs someone familiar with the high-energy needs of a GSP. Benny would be best in a home without cats or small dogs. He is crate-trained and potty-trained. Benny loves children.

Honey, Jake, and Benny are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm negative, and on prevention

25/11/2025

24/11/2025

FOSTER NEEDED

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/foster-application

We are in need of a patient, dedicated foster home for Hot Mess Express Honey.

Honey is currently in her third foster home, which was not intended to be a long-term solution. Honey is our most difficult dog to place, due to a variety of issues we are working through.

Honey's great traits: dog-friendly, people-friendly, kid-friendly, crate-trained*, knows commands

Honey's not-so-great traits: Her separation anxiety is a challenge. We have started her on Paxil, and our plan is to get help from a trainer. HOWEVER, she needs to be in a foster home and NOT in daycare/boarding for that to happen. We will provide the trainer. While she will go into a crate, she will potty in the crate, which is part of her separation anxiety. If not crated, she will be destructive. She can also jump fences. At daycare/boarding, they have a 7' fence, which she has NOT attempted to jump (this partially may be due to her playing all day nonstop). However, she has jumped fences in a previous foster home and in a very short-lived adoptive home.

The type of home we are looking for: Honey would be best in a home with other dogs, due to her high energy needs. She needs a foster or foster-to-adopter who is willing to provide structured training. The foster should also have plenty of patience and understanding that Honey's issues stem from trauma experienced as a puppy. Honey would not be a good fit for an apartment, and regardless of your fence situation, you should probably plan to leash-walk her in your yard until she gets to know you.

We provide all supplies, vetting, and trainer assistance. You have an opportunity to make a huge difference in Honey's life.

She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm negative, and on regular prevention. We can also provide daily doggy daycare. Honey is 1 year old, 55 lbs, and is a DNA tested Doberman/American Bulldog mix.

Please share so that we can get Honey the help she needs!

23/11/2025