Speedway Animal Rescue

18/12/2024

12 STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Until 12/24 we will be highlighting our longest SAR residents. What if we could find all 12 a home before Jan 1!?

Today's featured pet is BamBam, or Hank (he happily goes by both). Where do we start with him and what can we say that hasn't already been said?

BamBam is an incredible dog. To date, we have spent around $8,000 on this very special boy. He first came to us on 8/18 as a stray found near the Speedway municipal center, which tells us he was likely dumped.

His cropped ears, resting b*tch face, size, and snorts can all be intimidating for those who aren't used to bully breeds, but he is an absolute lover underneath all of that.

He has had a rough go with us, yet despite that, he continues to adapt to change. His first foster asked us to provide board and train to help with some undesirable behaviors, particularly hyperfixation on toys. He excelled during his time with the trainer and the changes in his comfort levels and disposition were immediately apparent. He had been having some issues with the resident dog and the fosters were given some rules to follow. Unfortunately, those were not followed and he was returned to us with a severely infected bite wound on his back. True to his loving nature, he allowed the vet to clip and clean the area without any sedation.

Shortly after he was placed in boarding, he was adopted again. The adopter reported behavior we had not seen in him previously (reactivity to clapping) and returned him. When he returned, he wouldn't put weight on his back leg. We took him to the vet and he had torn his CCL in his knee. We believe his reaction in that home was due to pain. He underwent surgery and has been in boarding at $50/day ever since.

Since October he has been living in a kennel, yet does not mind. He has no kennel stress, no barrier reactivity to other dogs, no leash reactivity to other dogs, and is simply happy for some love, some treats, and some time with humans. He is crate and potty trained. We believe he likely spent his life until now on a chain, which is likely why he is so happy for these small comforts.

Now, if you don't believe in pet psychics or canine communicators, feel free to skip this next part. A pet communicator recently shared that BamBam is aware of talk that he isn't as adoptable as other dogs, and this is starting to worry him. He has had bad experiences in the past that have forced him to put up a wall around his heart, because he doesn't want to feel that pain again. He needs an adopter who is willing to be patient and give him time to open up on his own terms.

We are looking for a quiet home for BamBam. One without other animals or small kids. One where he can have unlimited toys. One where the adopters are willing to work with us and follow the directions put forth by the expert trainer he has been working with (for instance, if other animals are in the home, crate-and-rotate. If he doesn't want to give up a toy, trade something instead of trying to rip it away from him). He will have unlimited support in his new home. He has a team of people who love him and have been working with him, and we are looking to set him up for success, so this will not be a drop-and-go adoption.

He deserves the next adoption to be his last.

TL;DR: he is a great boy who needs to be the only animal in the home. A quiet home would be ideal. We will provide unlimited help with his transition into your home. He is potty trained, crate trained, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm negative, and has a new knee. He is 80 lbs.

17/12/2024

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

We have three boys, including two small ones!, who are now available for adoption

Turbo, the beagle mix, is a 35 lbs (although the vet says he should lose 7 lbs). He is a sweetheart who was found in the IMS. He can be a little shy at first, but once he warms up he is a total sweetheart! He is good with dogs and cats but would be happiest in a quiet home with no small children or grandchildren. He is slower to warm up to men. He is approx 8 years old

Jake, the Chihuahua mix, is 22 lbs and approx 6-8 years old. He is a sweetheart who is also available for foster or foster-to-adopt. He will need a fenced in yard, and is working on potty training that will likely improve in a different environment without other male dogs who mark. If you would like to foster him, please apply at www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/foster-application

Baxter, the American bulldog mix, is approximately 2 years old and currently 50 lbs, although he has some weight to gain. He is a go go go kind of dog who gets along with dogs his size and smaller, but isn't a fan of larger dogs. Due to his high energy levels he would be best in a home without small children.

All are neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, microchipped, dewormed, and on flea prevention

17/12/2024

Thank you so much to WALLS Inc. for thinking of us and the dogs!! They are a fantastic organization - give them a like!

17/12/2024

12 STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Until 12/24 we will be highlighting our longest SAR residents. What if we could find all 12 a home before Jan 1!?

Next is Sasha, formerly known as Groucho because of her mustache, but then we realized that was a terrible name for a cat with a hard time finding a home.

In April, a sweet couple reached out to us for help. They were overwhelmed with 17 cats. They had taken in a few that had been dumped on Christmas day, not knowing two of the cats were going to have large litters. We helped get everyone spayed and neutered and find homes. Sasha is one of two who have not been able to find homes yet.

Sasha can be timid at first, and did not enjoy being on display at PetSmart, which has made it difficult to find her a home. After she returned home from PetSmart, her mother rejected her. Her foster gave her extra love and attention after that, and Sasha now enjoys sleeping in bed with her foster mom and dad. She needs a kind, patient adopter who will give her time to open up on her own terms.

Sasha gets along with other cats. She would likely do best in a home without dogs, or with very quiet/uninterested dogs. She is approximately 10 months old. She is spayed, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV negative, and microchipped.

16/12/2024

12 STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Until 12/24 we will be highlighting our longest SAR residents. What if we could find all 12 a home before Jan 1!?

Next is Cassie. In April, a sweet couple reached out to us for help. They were overwhelmed with 17 cats. They had taken in a few that had been dumped on Christmas day, not knowing two of the cats were going to have large litters. We helped get everyone spayed and neutered and find homes. Cassie is one of two who have not been able to find homes yet.

She is a very shy girl and did not enjoy being on display at PetSmart, which has hurt her chances at finding a home. She hid all day her in litter box and would shake when we would get her out for meet and greets. She needs a kind, patient adopter who will give her time to open up. She is also FIV+, which has scared off many adopters, even though this disease is not as scary as some may believe.

Cassie gets along with other cats and enjoys cuddling with her fosters. She loved helping the other cats raise their litters. She is a petite girl and is 1.5 years old. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

16/12/2024

15/12/2024

12 STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Until 12/24 we will be highlighting our longest SAR residents. What if we could find all 12 a home before Jan 1!?

Next is Belle, who was originally found as an 10-week-old puppy on 2/17/23. She was briefly adopted, but returned because the owner was unwilling provide training and Belle developed undesirable habits. As a result, she was either put in the yard or crated all day inside.

She has spent almost a year working through her lack of training and socialization with her foster and has become a REALLY GREAT dog. She is approximately 2 years old and 60ish lbs. Our best guess on breed is Black Mouth Cur.

She is an extremely empathetic dog and will stop whatever she is doing if someone is crying and tend to that person. She is crate-trained and potty-trained and currently lives with 8 other dogs. She recently had the opportunity to attend a 5K dog run/walk with someone who was a complete stranger to her and she did very well. Belle would love to be your running or hiking buddy! She would do best in a home without cats, as she does chase them.

Can you be Belle's forever home?

15/12/2024

ADOPTION ALERT

Sven was adopted! He couldn't wait for his new dad to sign the adoption paperwork!

15/12/2024

MEDICAL FUNDS NEEDED

www.paypal.me/speedwayanimalrescue
www.venmo.com/speedway-animalrescue (last 4 digits 1937)
Zelle: 317-900-1937
https://cash.app/$SpeedwayAnimalRescue

A few days ago we were messaged by a Noah's employee who had spoken to a man desperate for help for a cat that was abandoned at his apartment complex. He was unable to take the cat in full time due to a $500 pet fee, but was making sure he had a warm place to sleep overnight. Earlier in the week he noticed the cat had an injury.

We had planned to pick up the cat today but unfortunately the photos didn't show how urgent it was to get this cat into the vet. He is undergoing surgery now to assess the damage (it appears to be a dog bite) and likely put in a drain, plus provide antibiotics and pain meds.

Despite the pain this cat must have been going through, he was extremely sweet and loving. We have been given a $600-$1000 estimate, depending on what they find once he is fully sedated. He will be neutered while he is under, as well. We have already spent $3,000 this week, and could use help with this unexpected expense!

14/12/2024

12 STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Until 12/24 we will be highlighting our longest SAR residents. What if we could find all 12 a home before Jan 1!?

Next up is Kore, who is our other deaf dog. Kore originally came to SAR around 4 years ago as a parvo puppy. She survived parvo and was adopted by her foster. However, after a house fire, their living situation changed, and Kore is better suited for a house with a yard. She is looking for a home with a 6' privacy fence where she can run and play.

Kore LOVES cats and children. She can be dog-selective due to not hearing their corrections. She knows hand signals, and is a very smart girl! Kore is crate-trained and potty-trained. She is approximately 5 years old and 50 lbs. She is great at meeting new people, and even walks in parades!

Is Kore a perfect fit for your home?

14/12/2024

ADOPTION ALERTS + MEDICAL FUNDS NEEDED

www.paypal.me/speedwayanimalrescue
www.venmo.com/speedway-animalrescue (last 4 digits 1937)
Zelle: 317-900-1937
https://cash.app/$SpeedwayAnimalRescue

Leon, Dana, and Rocky have all been adopted! But, on our way back from our last adoption today we picked up a cat that a Good Samaritan had taken in with what appears to be a bite wound. It looked much worse in person today than the original photo, so we dropped him off immediately at the ER. We suspect there is an abscess that will need to be drained. Despite this, the kitty was so sweet and affectionate, but we will need funds for his care!

13/12/2024

✨New Markdowns✨

Come see our Trader Buck’s Flea Market Rockville Road booth and take advantage of some recent markdowns! All proceeds go toward our vet bills!

Trader Bucks is located at 120 S Girls School Rd. After you walk through the front doors, turn left and take a short walk to the second building. Turn right, and our booth is the 4th on the left

13/12/2024

12 STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Until 12/24 we will be highlighting our longest SAR residents. What if we could find all 12 a home before Jan 1!?

Next up is Ace, who has been with us since 9/19/23. During that time, we have never received a single adoption application on him.

Ace came to us via the Speedway Street Department. Through his microchip we found out that he had been rehomed several times, mostly due to apartment restrictions.

Ace is crate and potty-trained and does well with other dogs. He would prefer a home without cats. He LOVES toys, and hasn't met a single toy he doesn't like. Ace would also make a great walking or hiking partner. He is almost 3 years old and approximately 70 lbs.

Can you give Ace a forever home?

13/12/2024

Good things happen when rescues work together!

This is the third year in a row that we have sent an animal to Maine in the middle of December 🤯 Why Maine? Thanks to responsible pet ownership, shelters and rescues often need to import animals to find what adopters want.

We pulled Herriett from Home for Friendless Animals last month. At 8 years old and with no teeth, she was continually looked over.

A different rescue we had pulled cats from in the past, Ambassadors for God's Creatures, put on Facebook they were looking for a specific cat for a rescue in Maine, Another Chance Animal Rescue.

We are grateful to Noah's Westside Animal Hospital for fitting in Herriett yesterday at the last minute for her health certificate!

Herriett is on her way to her new home and we wish her a happy new life!

13/12/2024

$5 FRIDAY

PayPal.me/SpeedwayAnimalRescue
Venmo.com/speedway-animalrescue
Zelle: 317-900-1937
https://cash.app/$SpeedwayAnimalRescue

WHAT. A. WEEK.

I know we sound like a broken record, but the $5 Fridays really help cover the little things that pop up throughout the week....and this week there were a lot of them.

🐶 a small dog, Jake, was scheduled to be neutered on Monday. He was determined to be older than we thought, which required blood work ($110). He was rescheduled to today
🐶 Turbo, the beagle mix from the Street Department, went to the vet for vaccines, senior blood work, microchip, and exam ($350)
🐶 BamBam went to the vet to have his a**l glands expressed and get a prescription for more pain meds following surgery. We also paid for another week of boarding ($450)
🐱 3 cats spayed/neutered and updated wellness for 3 other cats ($600)
🐱 1 cat went to get a health certificate because she is heading to Maine tomorrow to an adopter! ($110)
🐱 Today: Jake is getting neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated ($150) and Taz is getting vaccines ($40)

12/12/2024

Have we mentioned how much we love Noah's Westside Animal Hospital? While we were picking up a cat today, we got to see their Christmas tree, which features SAR's adoptable animals and their Christmas lists!