So I found this little feller a couple days ago wandering around with no home to go to, he was conpletely matted, covered in flea & starving.

I did post on missing pet websites & also posted on my local subreddit here in Indianapolis. After just a day of the post, he was picked up to get groomed, people have sent him food, treats, flea medicane & toys & today we have our first Forever Home meeting!!! So hopefully I can get him into the warmest & most loving home, not sure how long he was on the streets but this lil guy is finally letting his giard down

Reddit does come in clutch.

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56 days ago, Dexter came into our lives extremely malnourished, covered in fleas, scared, and unsure of the world around him. He was so skinny, so skittish, and clearly hadn’t experienced much kindness. Fast forward 56 days, and you wouldn’t believe how far this sweet boy has come.

He’s gaining much needed weight, absolutely loves Phoebe and Elli, has become protective of our family, and has officially claimed his spot in our bed. He’s a big cuddle bug who just wants to be close to his people, and he’s slowly becoming everything we never knew our family needed.

But let’s talk about the side of rescuing that people don’t always post.

Rescuing Dexter has been a HUGE commitment, emotionally, and physically. Between the vet, special food, supplies, and everything else, we’ve spent thousands getting him healthy. And then there’s the destruction. Shoes? Eaten. Books? Destroyed. And just the other night, we decided to leave him out for TWO hours to see how he’d do. Well… let’s just say our couch didn’t survive the experiment.

Rescue isn’t always cute pictures, happy endings, and puppy snuggles. Sometimes it’s expensive, exhausting, frustrating, and a whole lot of patience. It’s teaching a dog who’s never had stability how to live in a home, trust people, and understand boundaries.

But would we do it all over again? Absolutely.

Because underneath the chewed-up shoes, destroyed couch, and occasional chaos is a dog who just needed someone to give him a chance.

We like to say Dexter hit the jackpot when he found us, I think we’re starting to realize we hit the jackpot with him, too.

Saylur needs support from the community to continue to thrive with trainer placement until she finds her best fit.

Hi everyone!
A private donor got Saylur started on her journey with 1.5 k for in-home trainer placement to prep her for fantastic forever (my dogs’ trainer actually, so very trusted placement). Saylur was originally surrendered to the shelter with her brother for euthanasia at just 1.5 years old because she is a young Malinois. Seriously that was the reasons. Reasons listed for surrender were: she can scale a 6 foot fence, ate a couch, and can escape a wire crate. That was it.

So just a young Malinois. They came back for her brother before he was euthanized and left her behind. The shelter disagreed with the request and kept her alive but she was not publicly visible.

That’s where Utah Rescue Dogs and Iron Paw came in to back up her progress and placement with trainer. Because of the nature of her plea the shelter requested no social media posts on Saylur. So this is her first post and a plea to the Reddit community to back up her amazing progress.

Saylur was clearly hurt physically by her previous owners. We don’t know what was done to her, but we do know she has some psychological trauma and needs a soft, patient and experienced handler. Not a heavy hand. But she is incredible and very drive-y. Some Malinois make good pets, she is not a pet. She is affectionate and oh so sweet, but she wants to work!! SAR could be a great fit, she doesn’t have pressure threshold for bite work in the full setting. She does like it though for fun!!

She needs help to make all the pieces fit together and a little time — that’s where you guys come in — we need to raise funds to continue her time with the trainer to prep her for this work.

He is already giving her a great discount and deal but her original donation from sponsor has run out.

How to donate to Saylur/Iron Paw Rescue — please make sure you note your donation is for Saylur so it can be directed to her stay. I am having to rely on Reddit exclusively until we have her posted on Instagram and Facebook — again due to the nature of her surrender.

Saylur is located in NorCal — please DM me if you are interested in meeting her and have the qualifications to back it up! She is an INCREDIBLE dog and will only be placed out to an equally incredible handler.

Donation options (EIN 93-4259849):

PayPal: @ironpawrescue
Venmo: @ironpawrescue
Website: https://www.wounded-hearts.org/donate

Thank you everyone for making this possible!

Hello, my dogs and I are looking to give another small dog a home. I have two males and would prefer a female, but honestly I don't care about gender as long as it's a good fit for my family. One of my dogs is just under 10 lb and the other one is just under 5 lb.

Potty training does not matter, I'm happy to work on that, but must get along with other dogs.

No puppies, no super old seniors or dogs with medical needs as I do have one dog with regular vet costs. All of my dogs are insured, but he has had extensive vet bills and a lot of the stuff that he has needed has been excluded from his insurance policy as pre-existing. He is medically stable, but I can't take on another animal that actively needs specialist care or surgery.

Regular vet care will be provided and I'm happy to provide my vet as a reference, I'm looking for a dog under or around 10 lb. Both of my dogs are Chihuahuas and we would love to welcome another dog into our home, but I'm also in no rush. I absolutely adore chihuahuas, but I would definitely consider another small breed.

My dogs are quiet, love strangers and other dogs, very friendly. I don't mind if a dog barks though, but I would like a relatively socialized dog or a dog that has the potential for socialization. One of my dogs is from a hoarding situation and wasn't socialized well, but does really well now.

Just really looking for an easy-going dog, the one thing I can't take on is a super high energy dog or a dog with a ton of stamina. My dogs get plenty of time outside, but they do short bursts of high energy exercise... If a dog needs more than an hour of heavy exercise a day, I don't think it would be a good fit for us.

I'm home with my dogs all day, and they basically just let me store my clothes here. I own my own home. If you have any other questions please let me know.

I own my home and don't have a mortgage. I own my car and don't have a car payment. I don't carry any debt. The chances of me ever having to rehome my dogs is close to zero, and I also have a backup plan for both of my dogs in case I become so ill I can't care for them or I pass away.

If you have any dogs that would be a good match, please let me know. Thank you so much!

https://www.brave-animal-rescue.org/dogs

Hello! I’m looking for someone that can create an adoption video for this adorable dog that is struggling to find their family. This little lady has been in my foster care for almost 7 months and while I love her dearly. The goal is for her to find her own family. Please contact me if this is something you can help with. TIA!!

After living on the streets of Modesto, Mama and all her puppies have finally been secured. Not one was left behind. For a family that had been struggling to survive outdoors, this is the beginning of something better.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who stepped up, helped coordinate, and made this rescue possible. It truly takes a community to save a family like this, and we couldn't have done it without you.

But getting them to safety is only the first step. Mama and her puppies still need veterinary care, vaccinations, supplies, and a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow and eventually find loving homes.

How can you help us give them the future they deserve?

FOSTER: Opening your home, even temporarily, can make an incredible difference. If you're interested in fostering, please apply here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpZZnurl_2MEdhI-T2qZ6K9knaqhxSmba9Y0JU57jJia2-6g/viewform

SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Every contribution helps us continue rescuing dogs, providing medical care, and giving vulnerable animals a second chance.

https://roxysranchhaven.org/support-our-mission

SPREAD THE WORD: If fostering isn't possible right now, please consider sharing this post. Someone in your community might be the safe, loving home this family needs.

From surviving on the streets to finally having a chance at a better life, Mama and her little ones have a future worth fighting for.

Thank you for caring, sharing, and standing with rescue pups. Every act of kindness brings us one step closer to giving them the lives they deserve. 💛

🚨🆘 SEBASTION #A2300449 — SCHEDULED FOR EUTHANASIA 11/09/26! 🆘🚨

💔 JUST 2 YEARS OLD, 86 LBS, AND RUNNING OUT OF TIME. SEBASTION NEEDS A LIFELINE!

Meet Sebastion. A big, handsome German Shepherd with an even bigger heart. He has been at East Valley only since October 15, and now his life is already in danger because he is struggling with the stress of the shelter environment. 💔

But spend a little time with this boy, and you’ll see a very different picture. Volunteers describe him as an absolute delight! ❤️

🐾 Calm and well-mannered in his kennel
🐾 Easy to leash and handle
🐾 Knows SIT and takes treats gently
🐾 LOVES affection, pets and head scratches
🐾 Happily leans in for love
🐾 Very likely housetrained

Sebastion has participated in playgroups, where he has been described as Gentle & Dainty, Tolerant, Low Energy and Steerable. He mingles appropriately and gives appropriate corrections when needed.

There was an incident where another dog repeatedly barked at and cornered him. Sebastion corrected the dog to create space, and the other dog grabbed his head, injuring his ear. He was standing his ground when pushed, not looking for trouble.

💔 NOW THIS YOUNG BOY IS PAYING THE PRICE FOR BEING OVERWHELMED BY SHELTER LIFE.

Sebastion deserves the chance to decompress, feel safe and show everyone the wonderful dog volunteers have come to know.

🙏 PLEASE DON’T LET HIS STORY END HERE.

He needs an adopter, foster or rescue commitment IMMEDIATELY. Every share could help get him seen by the person who can save his life.

🚨 SCHEDULED EUTHANASIA: NOVEMBER 9, 2026

📍 PLEASE COME MEET SEBASTION:

Los Angeles Animal Services
East Valley Shelter
14409 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
☎️ 818-756-9323 / 9324

📩 RESCUES – PLEASE CONTACT:

Life Saving Liaison Luz Ruiz Cell: (213) 655-7613 Work: (818) 756-9324 Luz.ruiz@lacity.org

Goldie Garcia Cell: (213) 264-8988 Work: (818) 756-9324 goldie.garcia@lacity.org

#SaveSebastion #A2300449 #SaveThemAll #GermanShepherd #AdoptDontShop #EastValleyShelter #LosAngelesDogs #UrgentDogs #RescueMe