r/rescuedogs • • 16h ago

Rescue Stories He flattens himself against the dirt every time the food bowls come around

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He spent his first two years on a chain with intermittent feeding, so food anxiety runs deep in him. When volunteer feeders walk past his pen, he presses his whole body flat onto the ground instead of jumping up. He waits until everyone walks away before touching his kibble. Our shelter supplies are critically thin right now, and bulk food runs out by Friday. If you can help us restock kibble for him and the other yard dogs, the shelter link is on my profile.


r/rescuedogs • • 13h ago

CW: Euthanasia Help for Mosa

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We adopted Mosa from The Animal Foundation on 8/28. The shelter told us a few things 1) she was an owner surrender 2) she was good with kids 3) she did well with other dogs in playgroup while at the shelter 4) no major medical conditions. The first 48 hours were rough as she was withdrawing from undisclosed anxiety meds they had her on at the shelter.

In the 7 weeks we’ve had her we have discovered one fault, she cannot live with other dogs. We already have a dog. She hopped a baby gate a bit the other dog.

I have contacted multiple rescues (35) and every single one has turned us down. I contacted TAF and they said that we can’t return her since it’s been more than 30 days. We can’t surrender her because she has a bite history. The only thing they can offer us is euthanasia. Morally I’m struggling with this as our only option because she otherwise is a fantastic dog.

She is wonderful with the kids ranging in ages from 1 y/o to 7 y/o in our home.

We have been working with a trainer for 7 weeks now. Mosa can sit, stay, place, down, and is working on loose leash walking.

She loves swimming, fetch, tug of war, chewing on her bones.

She is potty trained. She uses a doggy door.

She sleeps in her crate at night. She stays in her crate when we are away from home.

She rides beautifully in a car.

She loves to snuggle up on the couch with us in the evenings.

She’s a wonderful dog, she just needs to be in a single dog household.

Shes about 50lbs. She is most likely a pit mix although TAF doesn’t assign breeds.

She is up to date on vaccines. She is spayed. She has a microchip. All we are looking for is a safe and loving home for Mosa, one where she is the only pet. All vet records to be provided to whoever she goes with. I will also transfer microchip to the new owners. Happy to also give the training course we’ve been using to continue her training.

Mosa is currently in Las Vegas, NV but I’m willing to drive her up to about 5 hours to ensure she gets to a good and safe home.

Mosa must find a home by October 28th. We have a family function out of state and my parents will not be able to continue the crate and rotate schedule and allow for enough time for each dog to be out of the crate.

In addition to the 35 rescues we have contacted here in Vegas we have contacted:
Sanctuary in Arizona who has not answered calls, voicemails, or emails
Sanctuary in Utah who states they don’t take owner surrenders
Rescue in Reno who turned us down
4 rescues in Colorado 2 said no, 1 said only if we pay $1,500, and one hasn’t responded


r/rescuedogs • • 20h ago

Adoption/Foster Plea We want change at ACCT Philly-Philadelphia, PA

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r/rescuedogs • • 7h ago

CW: Euthanasia UNFAIR & UNJUSTIFIED — Jay A5803922 is Only 1 Year Old Puppy. He Deserves A Chance. Deadline is Now!! Downey Shelter, CA

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Listed as rescue only despite having positive behavior notes‼️

🐾 Jay ID: #A5803922

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/?animalId=A5803922

✅ Good with kids

✅ Good with dogs

📆 "Owner surrendered on 10/1/26

✦ Owner Notes: Jay’s owner describes him as loyal and playful, with a love for playing fetch with tennis balls. He reportedly knows basic cues, including sit and stay, and has lived with his family since puppyhood. He previously lived with children, although his specific behavior around them was not clearly documented. He was surrendered primarily because of his size and jumping on an elderly family member.

✦ At the shelter, Jay greeted other dogs neutrally, socialized appropriately with calm, gentle dogs, and explored the play yard with a relaxed demeanor. He showed a relaxed tail wag and soft eyes during portions of his assessment. However, he initially lunged, barked, and growled at the kennel barrier. He was also wary of handlers and displayed defensive behavior when approached closely or touched around his neck. Despite this, he eventually accepted head petting and returned to his kennel without incident.

Jay has demonstrated positive social behavior with compatible dogs but needs patient handling, slow introductions, and confidence-building. The shelter recommends placement with calm, low-energy dogs and continued socialization.

📍Downey Animal Shelter

11258 Garfield Ave,

Downey, CA

📞 Phone (562) 940-6898

📧 Email :

• animalinfo@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• DowneyCTAIP@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• MVega@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• ACervantes@animalcare.lacounty.gov

•DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

🚗 Transportation can be arranged through a rescue, but fees apply.

🎥 This video was provided by one of the volunteers — we truly appreciate your time, effort, and generosity. 💙

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Deo0MnRCxT8/?obrf=c3dxbzMzOXdxNTNh

📣 This is a volunteer-run page. We are NOT affiliated with any of these shelters, and we do NOT support their euthanasia practices. 🚫

Our goal is simple: share their dogs so they have a chance to be seen, adopted, fostered, or rescued. 🐕🏡

🙏🛟➡️ ADOPT. FOSTER. RESCUE.

Please PLEDGE. Please SHARE. Sharing is caring, and your share could be the one that saves a life. 🐾

🔔 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please DM me if you need assistance. Please do not comment on the thread, as I may miss it due to the overwhelming number of notifications I receive.

#canecorso #savedogs #rescuedogs ##helpdogs #adoptdog #fosterdog #savestrays #shelterdogs #urgentdogs #shelterdogsrock #fostersaveslives #adoptdontshop #sharingiscaring #rescueismyfavoritebreed


r/rescuedogs • • 13h ago

Adoption/Foster Plea Puppy needs a home.

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Found this little guy on the baseball field by Opelousas senior high. Seeing if anyone has lost their puppy or if anyone wants it. He is very clean; smells like he just took a bath this morning, no fleas, and paws are clipped. He can't stay here our Rottweiler doesn't like him and neither does our cat. All rescues near me have...issues and I rather him go to a loving home. I looked it up and he's either a black cur mix, a ridge back, or a mutt. Please DM or comment if interested.
Found 10-17-26


r/rescuedogs • • 7h ago

Rescue Stories Adoption Appeal for Ruby

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Ruby is a ~8 month old pup who was rescued from the streets after a hit and run accident that left her left hind leg badly injured. She was advised amputation, but a kind doctor saved her from losing the limb. Today, Ruby is healthy, active and living happily in her foster home
- and ready to find a family who will love her forever.


r/rescuedogs • • 5h ago

Advice My neighbor passed away a few days ago, and I don’t know what to do with his dogs. Should I take them all to an animal shelter since I can’t take care of all of them myself? 😔

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r/rescuedogs • • 11h ago

CW: Euthanasia Shy, frightened Eevee, desperately trying to care for her tiny beany pups, this entire little fam is on the euth list, Barc spare no dog, not even puppies. If u can urgently foster pls DM us~A2101788~3yr old GSD mx girl & her 7/2wk old pups on eu list 10/19 @1pm CT barc Houston TX Rescue Only

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r/rescuedogs • • 12h ago

CW: Euthanasia Meet Annie, very friendly and wiggly, 7 month old puppy who needs someone to love her! She is on the euthanasia list tomorrow Monday, 10/19/26 @ 1 pm CT. Please message me if you can adopt her in the US/Canada. BARC Houston, A2101673. Don’t let her story end tomorrow. Please share!

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r/rescuedogs • • 18h ago

Adoption/Foster Plea ADOPT ACE TODAY! This sweet boy has been waiting 249 days for his forever home! Available for adoption at Orange County Animal Services, ORLANDO, FL.

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Would you like to ADOPT sweet and beautiful Ace? 💙🐶💙.

Ace (A575672) has been waiting 249 days for his forever home 🙏.

⭐️ Ace is ADOPTABLE. He can be adopted directly from the shelter:

📍Orange County Animal Services
2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839

⏰ Adoption hours :
Thurs - Tues : 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Wed : 2p.m. - 6p.m. 
Please arrive by 5 pm.

💙 Ace (A575672). Male, 3 years old, 62 lbs, neutered and heartworm negative. He is ready to go home with you the same day you adopt him 🥰🐶💙.

💙 Ace (A575672). Male, 3 years old, 53 lbs, neutered and heartworm negative.

Look at that smile! This 3 year old is
energetic and exuberant.

He pulls a bit on the leash because he is so excited to get out to the play yards where he can run free!

Ace's zoomies are a sight to see!

He's very food motivated and will follow treats over all of the obstacles. He listens to commands and will sit and give paw.

Ace is a very friendly dog. He is currently not sharing a kennel but he was easily paired in the beginning.

Link to his profile: https://www.ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A575672

Please share Ace with friends and family and on all your social media platforms for the best forever home ever 🏡💙🐶.

Video and Pictures credit: Orange County Animal Services volunteers.


r/rescuedogs • • 19h ago

Humor Meet Sivani: A street dog from our border rescue who went from struggling to completely thriving. She truly knows how beautiful she is! 🧡

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r/rescuedogs • • 19h ago

Donations/Supplies Plea Rural Texas dog rescue needs your help

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Hi friends, it's been quite awhile since our rescue has come here to ask for assistance, but we have had sparse donations in the last two months and desperately need a bit of extra help.
Last time I was here, we were waiting for our rescue construction to finish, but unfortunately the crew that we used did an inadequate job that led to kennels being easily broken out of and a couple of other major problems. The rescue has no baseboards to protect the walls and some of the paneling on the kennels that was torn up needed to be removed. We still do not have the funds for replacement, so we have foldable kennels and are currently keeping the dogs in my personal home on rotations. I would love to start a GoFundMe or something similar to finish it out and for the rescue to be usable, but we do not know how much it will cost to fully repair and assemble everything.
Due to limited donations coming in, I have been spending my personal income to buy dog food, but I simply cannot afford to do that anymore. We have 12 lovely dogs in our rescue, 3 are small and 9 are medium/large. Any help with TripleWormer or bags of dog food would be so greatly appreciated to help us get through this season. We have 2 neuters and 3 spays that we are also trying to save up to fund. It's $90 for a neuter plus $15 for a rabies shot and $120 for sprays. If you would like to help us with surgeries, our Venmo is @JJHFoundation and our PayPal is @JJHFoundation (this is under my legal name due to PayPal requirements).
Thank you for reading, and I hope you and your furry friends have a wonderful week!
Juno’s Journey Home Foundation
[junosjourneyhomefoundation@gmail.com](mailto:junosjourneyhomefoundation@gmail.com)
EIN: 41-2940164
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r/rescuedogs • • 14h ago

CW: Euthanasia ⚠️We Need a Miracle to Save a Lovely German Shepherd’s Life Today ⚠️

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⚠️We Need a Miracle to Save a Lovely German Shepherd's Life Today ⚠️

Frida is only 2 years old, sweet and shy, soft-hearted and not going to see another dawn. Frida needs your help right now, please don’t let the shelter take her one and only life away. ☠️☠️☠️

Frida #A596123 is deadlined for being at the shelter for too long, she has done nothing wrong. Kenneled with other dogs, Frida doesn’t want any trouble. Her cute little face and one loppy ear make her unique and irresistibly adorable.

Adoptions on urgent dogs are free right now, please go to the shelter and meet darling Frida. You won't be disappointed! Her calm and good nature has left her unnoticed, and invisible in a shelter full of chaotic barking dogs. Frida deserves a chance to shine, and she will blossom into her endearing personality in a home with a responsible adopter or foster where she feels safe.

Out of state adoption happen all the time with the assistance of a rescue, reach out to me or respond in the threads of this post and tag me. I will help.

I cannot express how URGENT this is please do not wait! If you ever wanted to make a difference in the overwhelming stray animal crisis this is your chance. Your action and engagement is needed or Frida will become another euthanasia statistic, a number on a page. Her life matters and is so much more than that.

So many German Shepherds are not getting out of the shelters in California it is heartbreaking. They deserve better! BE THE CHANGE-SAVE A LIFE-ENGAGE

-Frida, ID #A596123
-2-year-old German Shepherd Female
- Calm and Sweet
- Kenneled with other dogs
- Polite interactions with other dogs in playgroup
-Available for adopter or foster

Location: San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
Website: www.sbcitypets.org
Phone Number: (909) 998-4000
Address: 333 Chandler Place
San Bernardino, CA 92408


r/rescuedogs • • 15h ago

Adoption/Foster Plea DAISY GIRL- ACCT-A-261873/ PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCT PHILLY, time stamped for TOMORROW

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This poor girl was found outside tied up and abandoned last month and is already facing being time stamped by tomorrow. I’m hoping someone might be able to foster or adopt her 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻.

edit LINK TO PLEDGE


r/rescuedogs • • 16h ago

Adoption/Foster Plea Sputnik looking to be rehomed to someone experienced in reactive dogs! (Grand Junction, CO, USA)

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Sputnik (Aussie Shepherd mix, 6yo, neutered male. Large) is a very loving and wonderful dog, but unfortunately after moving from my family home I haven't been able to give him the time and activity required for a working dog breed. He's developed separation anxiety, he has some food aggression around other animals and has recently attacked our senior dog. Likely due to resource guarding. The injury was non fatal but requires a vet visit. He has not shown aggression towards any people. I'm looking for someone who has experience with reactive dogs like this or has the time and resources to get a trainer. An active household or one with access to the outdoors at any time would be ideal as it's what he was used to at home.

For the sake of Sputnik's anxiety and the safety of his new household I will not rehome him to someone with small pets or young children. I'm willing to discuss rehoming with people a couple hours out of GJ as well including Utah. He is up to date on his vaccines (receipt will be emailed to new owner) and has been checked by a vet to ensure he's physically well before rehoming. Please message me if you are interested!


r/rescuedogs • • 16h ago

Rescue Stories Both of his eyes were gone when we pulled him from the street, but he navigates by sound and touch like a pro

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Infection took both of his eyes before he was six months old. People told the shelter he'd have zero quality of life, but blind rescues adapt faster than most humans expect. He mapped the entire bedroom layout in two days using his whiskers and hearing. He doesn't bump into furniture anymore, and he greets every foster volunteer at the door. If you want to help support our medical care for special-needs rescues like him, details are up on my profile.


r/rescuedogs • • 17h ago

Grief When the squirrel plays ninja and the dog gets confused!

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r/rescuedogs • • 17h ago

Donations/Supplies Plea Before and after pics of rescued dogs from a public shelter

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If you can, please consider helping our 91 dogs and +300 cat shelter in Romania

We post almost daily on our Patreon page

Becoming a member on Patreon helps our shelter a lot, even for just 3$ a month you can make a difference

https://fureverhome-romania.org/

https://www.patreon.com/romaniacatrescue

https://www.youtube.com/@romania.cat.rescue/videos

https://paypal.me/fureverhomeromania


r/rescuedogs • • 22h ago

Discussion Please vote for Pinto Bean!

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r/rescuedogs • • 1h ago

Rescue Stories ​Help us save Dost! We rescued her from a shelter with severe tumors all over her body

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Hi everyone,

We recently rescued Dost, a sweet stray dog, from a shelter. When we found her, she was in severe pain with painful tumors and open wounds all over her body.

She was diagnosed with TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor) and is currently under treatment at the vet clinic. The great news is that she is responding well, her wounds are starting to heal, and her condition is improving day by day.

However, for her treatment to continue and for her to fully recover, we urgently need help covering her ongoing veterinary bills.

Every small donation or share makes a huge difference:

Our Gofundme Link

Thank you so much for your support!


r/rescuedogs • • 23h ago

Rescue Stories From a tiny rescue puppy to a beloved family member 🥹

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Meet Joy, now called Kiko! 🐾
His story is a little reminder of how much a second chance can change a life. This tiny boy was once a vulnerable puppy who needed someone to care about him. Thankfully, our paths crossed, and today we get to share the sweetest part of his journey: he has found a family to love him.

Joy is now Kiko, and he gets to grow up surrounded by love, safety and care, just as every puppy deserves.
To his wonderful family, thank you for opening your hearts and home to him. And to everyone who helps rescue animals, please never underestimate what your kindness can do.

One little life saved. One happy ending. One family made complete

We wish Kiko a lifetime of happiness! ❤️‍🩹


r/rescuedogs • • 2h ago

CW: Euthanasia 2 year-old Peggy is a 17 lb Chihuahua mix on the euthanasia list Monday, 10/19 at BARC, Houston, TX. She can be adopted to US or Canada with the help of a rescue partner. Please get in touch if interested

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r/rescuedogs • • 3h ago

Humor Looking back at an old memory from months ago: When Bhotu proved that street dogs crave love more than food.

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r/rescuedogs • • 4h ago

Adoption/Foster Plea Nanded MH26 Labrador for adoption

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r/rescuedogs • • 6h ago

CW: Euthanasia Super adorable 5mo lab mix puppy Danny is on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 10/19@1pm. Very friendly, affectionate, wiggly, sweet, always wagging tail pup! He has a lil cold, which shouldn't be the end. He can be locally fostered, rescued, or adopted in/out of state/CAN. Pls share!

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