My Safe Place Pet Rescue

05/12/2023

29/11/2023

🎄We are actively looking for anyone interested in fostering our dogs for the holiday time. We have many nice dogs to choose from and many have been with us for over a year and others close to a year.🎄

What does fostering look like?

We would provide each foster with food, toys, linens, and a wire kennel if necessary. You can foster for a weekend, one week, two weeks, etc.

Why foster?

It not only opens kennel space here at our overflowing facility, but it also allows the dogs to have some quiet comforts of home. No matter how comfy and cozy we make it here for them the shelter environment is stressful. While fostering you find out more about the dog and how they are in a home, what they like, their dislikes, etc.

Sometimes fosters end up adopting and other times they find friends, family or neighbors who adopt the dog.

🎁What better way to spend your holiday time then to open your home to a dog in need. Our hearts break for these sweet souls so desperately looking for their ticket out of the shelter. Will you be that special person?

If you are interested or would like more information please call 850.737.8477 or better yet, stop on by and meet the dogs in person!

715 N. Ferdon Blvd across from PNC Bank.
Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm and Wednesday 10am-6pm.

28/11/2023

27/11/2023

BE INFORMED…… Don’t impulse buy.

Paw It Forward’s 10 𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝘽𝙤𝙬 𝙊𝙣 𝙄𝙩 🎁

Before you impulse buy a puppy for a gift, call me. Make your Decision based on rational logical choices. I will help you compartmentalize to make the right decision.

1. Your bow tied fuzzy is a 10-15+ year commitment with all the expenses including training, grooming, vetting, boarding, and surgeries & recoveries. Know this.

2. The adult owner’s choices are responsible for the dog’s behavior, always. Own it. Training will help you make the right choices.

3. Crate training is a must and non-negotiable. Don’t get caught up in the fairies and rainbows experts. You’ll regret it.

4. Know the genetics. Even hard core breeds can do well as pets when they come from GOOD genetica. Bad genetics are difficult to clean up, even with training.

5. Puppies do NOT need 100% free roam, lots of dogs, people and over socialization. They need you. Over expose, and enjoy a dog that pays no attention to you.

6. Ask yourself ahead of time, is anyone going to be allergic? Expecting a baby? Planning on moving? Live in a no pets allowed apartment? Works long hours? Already has a dog reactive dog? These are the “reasons” dogs are given up RIGHT AFTER THE NEW YEAR. Plan ahead.

7. Know the breed traits.There’s lots of breed information available online. Know the pros and cons for your lifestyle. For example, a border collie or cattle dog may not make a good family companion with kids. That Cane Corso isn’t going to be stranger friendly.

8. Drop the “my puppy must love everything and everyone” expectations. Most dogs are selective. It’s normal.

9. Steer clear of MOST free roam only daycares. They will expect your puppy to never defend itself, never growl, never nip and love everyone and everything. All of this, without proper evaluation. This sets up dogs to bully or be bullied as the “norm. It’s a breeding ground for dog reactivity. If not me, Let me refer you to a good one in the area.

10. The leash is your friend. You are responsible for controlling movement. What you allow to happen wlll happen. Bad behavior is YOUR choice to allow.

Research! Adopt safe adoptable dogs or invest in a good reputable breeder and good training now to save you a lot of money and heartache later. I’m here to help 🐾

Jeannie Oakley, Paw It Forward, LLC
Free consultations: 518-522-5668

Photo credit and an amazing resource Bailing Out Benji. Show time some love.

22/11/2023

🌲It's the most wonderful time of the year🌲
Let's end the year with a Meowy Christmas spay & neuter transport event.
🚐 Blooper Animal Rescue & Transport and 🏥 Wiregrass Spay/Neuter Alliance, Dothan, AL. are continuing to help our community to provide much needed low cost spay & neuter services to help lower the population of cats in our area. We appreciate their dedication to stop the breeding!

We meet at the Cracker Barrel in Crestview, FL.

Drop Off is Tuesday
December 12th

Pick Up is Wednesday
December 13th

Spay is $90/female cat
Neuter is $65/male cat
Rabies Vaccination is Included

Any questions or to schedule, please email:

[email protected]

14/11/2023

If you are local to Crestview and feed feral cats we have a few similar cat houses available. Just send me a message. 

09/11/2023

Vouchers, Vouchers, Vouchers! Thanks to Petco Love on November 15th from 4:30pm-6pm we are able to provide the community with discount spay/neuter vouchers. Owned pets only no rescues. First come, first serve. Limited quantities. Must bring a bottle of laundry detergent or bleach for each voucher. Limited 2 vouchers per person. Surgery appointments will be made at the time of voucher pickup.

08/11/2023

With Christmas right around the corner, lets get ready to Deck the Halls and get rid of them balls. November 20th and 21st we have male cat and male dog neuter appointments available now. Call to schedule your appointment today.