When Blue first came to us, he was battling an ear infection, and it's been an on-and-off issue ever since. Recently, his condition worsened, and it required stitches to help with the healing process.
Berry has been taking Blue to and from his vet appointments and has been closely involved in his care. Today, since it was close to closing time and I was nearby, I picked him up from the vet. Although Blue didn't get his stitches out today, we did leave with some new meds and instructions to return in a week or two for another follow-up. I feel like he has been at the vet every week for the past month.
The good news is that Blue is on the mend, and we're hopeful this is another step toward him being fully healed. He’s such a trooper, and we’re so grateful for the care he’s received so far. 💙
Here’s the recent Beth update.
Beth was adopted and transported to Massachusetts. Thank goodness for that fur coat. You know it’s cold up there.
Beth is living a wonderful life. Her best life.
There is much love in that household. ❤️❤️
The bed Beth sleeps on was Jellybeans “Princess Bed” now Beth’s Princess Bed.
🐾 Back story: Jellybean and her 10 unborn babies were saved from a high kill animal control in 2013 she was set to be euthanized.
Lynn adopted Jelly when we showcased adoption events at Pet Supermarket.
When Jelly passed Lynn absolutely heartbroken. I suggested Beth as Beth reminded me so much of Jellybean and felt it would be an excellent match.
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An End of an Era and Hope for the Future
In 2013, our rescue efforts were vastly different. Back then, we relied on a red Avalanche as our adoption event vehicle. It could only hold two medium dogs or several small ones, and it was Berry’s daily driver. Every weekend, we loaded dogs, crates, and supplies into the truck, drove to Petco, unloaded everything, set up, then did it all over again—four times in a single day. With adoption events happening every Saturday and Sunday, it was exhausting, but we did what we had to do for the dogs.
I dreamed of something better, and one day, that dream came true. Lucy’s (Jellybeans baby)Lucy’s pet-parent , who worked at a dealership in St. Augustine, heard me venting about the Avalanche and said, “I have the vehicle for you.” He sent me a link, and when I saw it, my heart leapt. Berry and I went to see it that evening. Even in the dark, the van gleamed. Sitting in the driver’s seat, it was clean, fresh, and full of possibilities. I knew this van would change everything.
And it did. For years, the van became the heart of our rescue operations. It carried dogs to adoption events, transported animals from animal control, brought rescues to vet visits, and even handled emergency hospital runs. It was dependable, never stranding us, even when it needed repairs like new tires, AC fixes, or fuel line work. This van wasn’t just a vehicle—it was our lifeline.
But a couple of months ago, that chapter came to a close when someone plowed into the van’s right side in a Costco parking lot. Watching the tow truck take her away was heartbreaking. I know it’s just a van, but it represented so much hard work, sacrifice, and love. It made a tough job a little easier and gave us countless memories.
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dawn and Mike Batten, who sponsored the van’s much-needed AC repair, and to Jennifer McCormick for sponsoring the beautiful tires. Knowing we were transporting the dogs safely and com
Today, Beth is beginning her journey to her forever home in Massachusetts with her wonderful new mom, Lynn! To ensure her safety along the way, I took an extra precaution beyond her microchip: I purchased a Pawscout Smart Pet Tag for her.
The Pawscout tag is a fantastic tool for pet parents who want an extra layer of security. Unlike a traditional microchip, which requires a vet or shelter to scan, the Pawscout tag connects to an app on your smartphone, allowing you to track your pet in real-time and create a community around them. This tag helps keep tabs on your pet’s location, sends alerts if they wander too far, and even lets you share “lost pet” alerts with other Pawscout users in the area, who can help bring your pet back home.
Beth will be safely transported by Blue Collar Pet Transport, and while I’m confident she’s in good hands, the Pawscout tag offers a bit of peace of mind. It’s a small step to make sure that, GOD forbid, if anything were to happen, she can quickly and easily be located.
Special steak dinner and visit with our friends Diana and Tim. On this day Sunny wanted to say farewell and thank you for all the love and support over the years. 🌈🐾
He's still manages to have a bit of a smile on his face.
But not to be sad. Today is a special day!
🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to the amazing Diana! 🎂🐾
Diana Livingston, you’re such a special part of our rescue family, always going above and beyond to make sure the pups have everything they need to feel happy and loved. From the yummy treats to the yogurt cups, and all the fun goodies you bring, you make every event exciting for the dogs, and your dedication shines through in everything you do.
We are so grateful for your kindness, love, and passion for the pups! Wishing you the happiest birthday filled with love, joy, and lots of doggy kisses! 🐶💖
Thank you for being the incredible person you are. You make a world of difference to us and the animals! 🎈
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🚨 URGENT🚨: ‼️Temporary- Foster‼️ Needed for Pax! 🐾
We are in desperate need of a temporary foster home for Pax, the Black/Tan pup 2 y/o. An unexpected surrender, we are currently at full capacity with no available space until the adoption of one of our other dogs is finalized, which we hope will happen by the end of this week.
Pax is scheduled to be dropped off in Orange Park Mall on Tuesday at 5:30 with Berry, and we need a foster family to open their heart and home to him temporarily. All supplies/food will be provided.
Pax deserves a safe place while we work out his next steps. If you can help, it's very short-term, please reach out immediately! Your kindness could make all the difference in his life. 🙏🐾
Contact Josie at 904.742.7772 or message us here for more information. Time is running out!
Thank you for your support,
Berry and Josie
Their Lives, Our Voices Inc.
Thank you:
Shannon, Diana, Sheena/Tim, and Debbi!
Tram work makes dream work!💪
Also thank you To Shannons friends for the donations! We appreciate you all. 🐾🙏
