Survivor Tails Animal Rescue

17/04/2025

**Courtesy post**
Check out Nixon 🫶🏼

15/04/2025

Henry, through no fault of his own, is being returned to STAR.

**Immediate foster needed**

Name: Henry
S*x: Male
Breed: Lab Weimaraner mix
Age: 6 yo
Weight: 67 pounds
Needs: Fenced yard a plus, needs daily exercise (don't they all!)
Cats: unknown
Dogs: Good with appropriate intro, meet & greet will be required.

Henry has a lot of energy, he likes to play fetch, go hiking and take long walks. Great with kids, enjoys snuggling on the couch. He can suffer from separation anxiety and takes a daily med to help. Though he's lived with two other dogs he can get nervous around new dogs. He needs a slow, controlled introduction and then he's happy to have a new friend. He's a friendly boy that will need to work on his manners, like leash pulling and jumping up. Henry occasionally attends doggy daycare and once integrated, he settles in with his group and has a good day. If interested in fostering or adopting please complete an application on our website www.survivortails.org and email Katie at [email protected]. We are a licensed 501c rescue organization. Henry is adoptable to MA and NH only.

08/04/2025

185 rescue dogs—and counting—have found their forever homes thanks to Stephen Colbert’s “Rescue Dog Rescue” segment! 🐶

According to North Shore Animal League, every time the segment airs, they see a surge in adoption interest—from phone calls to social media inquiries to in-person visits. Proof that a little spotlight can make a BIG difference!

Shoutout to Stephen Colbert for using his platform to help these pups find loving homes❣️🐾❣️

07/04/2025

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06/04/2025

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Handsome Barney needs a foster or adopter before he can get on transport to Maine. Please share this guy 🫶🏼

Where are my lab people at?

Barney is looking for a rescue to help find him a home. Prob between a year or two. He came in thin and with an eye injury. He now weighs 80lbs and looks great. His eye is healed. He is up to date on vaccines and ready to travel. He is neutered and Heartworm negative! He's done good with other dogs but prefers to not share his meals. He's desperately looking for a home. He would be fine with kids. Cats are unknown.

🆘He needs an adopter or foster by Thursday to travel to Maine or he will have to stay behind.🆘

Apply to foster or adopt at blessedbethebullies.com

06/04/2025

Adoptable Rocket celebrating his birthday! Thank you to his foster family 🫶🏼

My name is Rocket. I’m a good boy, I’d love to find my forever home! Please Share this post!!

04/04/2025

So true!

31/03/2025

Extremely informative post from Dedham animal control about rabies considerations after the recent capture of a rabid fox.

Whether you live in Dedham or not, this post is worth the read.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LeXZVenW8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Last week, we posted an advisory, following two incidents of a fox attack, after of which we were able to capture, subsequently resulting in a confirmed case of rabies.

Following this positive test result, we canvassed the neighborhood where these incidents took place, posting notices, advising anyone or any pets who may have come into unreported contact with the fox, to reach out to us so that we could advise of a protocolled response aimed at protecting [them] from the exposure.

We are so pleased that not only has this tight knit neighborhood done a superb job of sharing this important information with one another, but while we were actively present in the neighborhood throughout the week, we were approached by numerous residents, advising us of their awareness, and thanking us for taking an immediate and proactive response aimed at public safety and public health.

Even more pleasing, is that it does not appear that any additional people/pets came into contact with this fox.

To reiterate, this rabid fox is no longer a threat. Our capturing of it is what led to its rabies testing.

It is important to know that once symptoms of rabies appear in an animal, its death usually occurs within 7-10 days. This means that the carrier animal which transmitted rabies to this fox, is likely long deceased.

Absent knowing if the fox made any physical contact with any other area-inhabiting wildlife, our next focus is on maintaining awareness of any other wildlife acting peculiar- in the same neighborhood.

Reporting concerning wildlife behavior is always a general year-round advisory, irregardless of this confirmed rabid fox, however, given that we have difinitively identified that this animal had rabies, in an area known for common observations of natural wildlife, increased awareness in the Sandy Vally and Chute Rds neighborhood, is advised.

This advisory is not to alarm but to remind our community that:

🐾wildlife exists here and throughout nearly every Massachusetts city/town;

🐾known incidents caused by an animal known to have rabies, brings with it concerns about other wildlife which may have come into contact with the confirmed rabid animal;

🐾the fact that this fox had only been seen, and had only caused incidents in this neighborhood, gives us a good observational footprint for further protecting the public as well as healthy thriving wildlife.

Please remember, in reporting, that simply seeing wildlife during the daylight hours does not mean the animal is rabid.

Animals previously known to be nocturnal, have been adjusting their activities over the last several years, as they become more acclimated to coexisting with us humans, and in that, often some of the best food sources come [from us] during the daytime.

Concerning signs in wildlife for which to watch out include unusual behavior, such as aggression (as we saw this week in our fox); friendliness (willingness to approach); disorientation or paralysis (falling over, appearing ‘drunk’, inability to use rear legs).

Observing these signs doesn't always presume rabies, as there are other conditions which can present similarly, however, such should always be reported-as both a precaution and so that we can render the most appropriate response.

Again, and especially this time of year, it is very natural to see wildlife out and about-day and night-as dens are being formed, or are already in place, and parent wildlife are often out foraging while their young offspring remain in their dens.

Coyotes, in particular, like to bathe in the warmth of the sun.

Dedham has a presence of healthy wildlife- wildlife that, while often visible, respectfully coexists within our community.

The best way to keep ourselves and our pets safe, is to avoid conflicts with wildlife...

🐾remove food sources and avoid feeding wildlife;

🐾keep pets rabies vaccinated;

🐾keep pets leashed and supervised;

🐾report bites and wounds of unknown origin (wounds of unknown origin are especially important to note on cats that frequent outdoors).

[Photo: rabid fox from last week's incidents, prior to its capture/submission for rabies testing. Photo courtesy of Chute Rd resident, Terrence; taken after the fox chased him into his home]

31/03/2025

Please come see us and Jolene at Pembroke’s Spring Vender Fair!! This Saturday, April 5th!

30/03/2025

29/03/2025

JOLENE can’t wait to ring in spring at the Spring vendor fair in Pembroke on 4/5!

✅Food truck
✅Crafts from local Artisans
✅Pittie kisses from Jolene

Event Details: https://facebook.com/events/s/spring-vendor-fair-food-trucks/948490363530064/

27/03/2025

Jolene will be at the Spring Vendor Fair on April 5th in Pembroke - come meet this amazing pup and some wonderful STAR volunteers, pick up some crafts from local artisans and enjoy some grub from the food truck! 🐾🛍️🥘🌷

Event details: https://facebook.com/events/s/spring-vendor-fair-food-trucks/948490363530064/

26/03/2025

‼️ Beware suffocation risk to dogs!

🚨Such a sad story - let’s honor Petey by learning about the risks of pet suffocation from chip bags, etc. and doing everything to keep them out of reach of our pups. RIP Petey. ❤️‍🩹

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/199QcZptbn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

One week ago I kissed my baby boy goodbye on my way out for work. But I had no idea it would be for the last time. Although I still can’t even wrap my head around what happened and I feel we have an obligation to share what happened to Petey to hopefully prevent it from happening to any of your babies. So we apologize in advance bc this is so hard to write about & I’m sure such a downer to read. Last Monday, Christian beat me home from work by about 10 min & was surprised when Petey didn’t greet him at the door like usual. As he walked in further he saw our sweet boy laying lifeless with a stupid chip bag over his head. He was able to get them off the counter that we will forever blame ourselves for leaving out. He ate every chip out but of course went back for crumbs... with there being nothing left inside every time he would go for more he would inhale making the bag tighter & tighter around his head.. ultimately resulting in suffocation 💔 Petey was SMART so I didn’t understand why he couldn’t get it off with his paws. But after doing research the stats on how often this happens is shocking. 3-5 pet suffocation’s get reported every week and 42% of those occur while the owner is in the next room. It only takes about 3 minutes for their oxygen to drop to fatal levels. With this happening so often we were so surprised by the lack of awareness on this topic out there. Especially bc I was a very overprotective dog mama. In fact 90% of the incidents reported the owner had never heard of this until it happened to them (us included). Chip bags, cereal bags, bread bags, popcorn bags, dog / cat treat bags seem to be the most common. So I just ask that in honor of my boy Petey that you be extra careful, warn other dog owners & give your fur babies some extra love today and everyday after this. I pray none of you ever have to experience your heart breaking this way. We love you papas you were the best boy in the whole world & we will remember our good times forever 🐶😇

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/4058445/pet-suffocation-warning/ (2018)

25/03/2025

Adoptable Leo really knows how to chill!


Click on photo for bio!

21/03/2025

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This kindhearted 18-year-old, 14.3-hand paint mare is looking for a forever home where she will be cherished as a companion. Will you help us find the perfect spot for this curious girl to land? 🤎

Our team welcomed Daisy back in August under very sad circumstances. Her beloved owner—who she had spent her entire life with—was facing some significant health issues. While it was a heartbreaking decision, he knew that the best thing he could do for this lovely girl would be to surrender her into our care. We have so loved getting to know his gentle girl, providing her with the care she has needed, and are now looking forward to holding up the next part of our agreement: finding her an amazing family.

Daisy is the ultimate herd buddy—easygoing, social, and friendly with everyone. 🥰 She was quickly adopted once she was made available, but it was determined that the gelding she was living with was just too bossy for her. She has since come back to the New Hampshire SPCA and has been settling in beautifully with our current herd.

You're probably wondering why she's listed as companion only, and it's due to past hoof care inconsistencies and less than perfect conformation. She’s great for the vet, picks up her feet nicely, and while she can be a bit pushy for the farrier, we've found that a little patience goes a long way.

Fully vetted, microchipped, and up to date on everything—the only thing she needs now is her forever family! Could it be you?

If you'd like to meet our gorgeous friend Daisy, please stop by the New Hampshire SPCA any day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or email us at [email protected] with any questions you have. We are located at 104 Portsmouth Avenue in Stratham, NH and hope to see you soon! 🤎