25/08/2026
The Rescue Reality 🐾
Hello and welcome to The Rescue Reality!
This is a new segment we have created for our supporters to give you a little insight into what really goes on behind the scenes here at Many Tears Animal Rescue. We are so incredibly thankful for every single one of you. Every donation, share, adoption, foster home, volunteer and kind message helps us keep doing what we do, so we wanted to create a space where we can share some of the highs, lows and everything in between.
We will be bringing you The Rescue Reality every two weeks, giving you a glimpse into life at Many Tears and, hopefully, helping you see just how much goes on behind the scenes.
The Good ✨💙
Over the past four weeks, we have welcomed over 100 dogs into our care. Around 30 more are also getting ready to go live on our website once they have completed their health and behavioural checks, so there are plenty of new faces waiting for their chance at a forever home, and we are so excited for you to meet them!
We have also had some very special adoptions, including some of our long-stay residents.
Truso is a name that many of you will remember. After spending almost 17 months with us, and at the age of 11, we were absolutely thrilled to see him finally head off to his forever home! He is now enjoying his golden years exactly as he deserves, with beach walks and tennis balls whenever he wants them!
Nela, another one of our long-stayers, spent almost 15 months waiting for her family. She too has now found her forever home and is enjoying all of the outdoor adventures her new family takes her on, and we are so happy for her!
These are the moments that make everything we do worthwhile. After months of waiting, watching these dogs finally leave us with their families is incredibly special.
And for those at the rescue still waiting, we have seen so many of our dogs making amazing progress. Some are growing in confidence, some are learning to walk on a harness or lead, and others are taking tiny but incredibly important steps towards trusting people. 💖
For ex-breeding dogs, coming into rescue can be an overwhelming experience. They are suddenly faced with a completely new environment, new people, new routines and so many things they have never experienced before. It is incredibly rewarding to watch them slowly settle, begin to trust us and discover their personalities.
And, of course, the best part is eventually watching them take those newly discovered personalities into their forever homes.
The Reality 💔
Of course, rescue isn't always happy endings and wagging tails.
Over the past few weeks, we have also had dogs arrive needing significant medical care. We have been dealing with infected ears, luxating patellas, emergency veterinary treatment, C-sections and many other medical needs, alongside the routine care every dog receives while they are with us, including vaccinations, health checks and spaying and neutering.
Medical care is something we never take lightly. Every dog who comes through our doors deserves the very best care we can provide, and we will always do everything we can to make sure they are healthy, comfortable and given the treatment they need.
One of the difficulties we face is that we don't always receive the full history of a dog before they arrive.
Recently, we have had several dogs come into our care who were already pregnant without us knowing. This can be incredibly worrying, as pregnancy and giving birth can carry risks, and it can be particularly overwhelming for a dog who is already trying to cope with being moved into a completely new environment.
Imagine being a frightened dog, suddenly taken somewhere unfamiliar, learning to trust new people, and then having to cope with becoming a mum at the same time.
Thankfully, we have an incredible team of kennel staff who are always willing to step up and give these mums and their puppies the care and attention they need. They work incredibly hard to make sure everyone is safe, comfortable and given the best possible start.
It doesn't matter how old a dog is, what condition they arrive in or what challenges they bring with them. We are simply grateful that we get to be part of their journey and help them towards a better future.
The Funny & The Unexpected 🐾
It wouldn't be a Many Tears update without a little bit of good news too!
Our resident barn cat, Ninja Ginger, recently had a check-up with our vets. At 14 years old, he continues to surprise us all, and our vets were incredibly impressed by just how healthy he is for his age.
Ninja Ginger may have a very important job keeping an eye on things around the rescue, but clearly he's taking very good care of himself too!
We have also had some of our kennel mums helping to give our dogs a little break from rescue life. Thanks to our wonderful local supporters at Pupstars Paddock, we have been given a regular slot at their secure dog field, allowing some of our dogs to get out of the kennels, explore somewhere new and simply enjoy being dogs.
Watching them run, sniff, explore and discover new things is always such a joy. Sometimes it is the simplest things that show us just how much progress a dog has made.
Our Dog in the Spotlight ❤️
To finish our very first Rescue Reality, we wanted to introduce you to River, who is still waiting for the right person to see just how special she is.
River is looking for a calm and quiet, adult-only home with very few visitors. Her ideal adopters will be experienced and confident with reactive dogs and, most importantly, willing to give her the patience, consistency and respect for her boundaries that she needs.
But there is so much more to River than her challenges.
Once she trusts you, she absolutely loves cuddles, neck scratches and reassurance from her humans. She loves tennis balls, tug toys and anything she can happily pull apart! She enjoys enrichment games such as 'find it' and puzzle feeders, and food is definitely one of the ways to her heart, especially peanut butter and frozen treats!
River would love long walks in quiet or rural areas, but she is just as happy finding a sunny patch, relaxing on the bed with her humans or enjoying some gentle play. She is waiting for someone who can see the wonderful dog underneath her worries and give her the chance to feel safe.
Until Next Time ❤️
That is just a little glimpse into the last few weeks at Many Tears! There are the adoptions that make us cry happy tears, the dogs who take their first steps towards trusting us, the unexpected veterinary bills, the long days, the muddy kennels, the puppies who need round-the-clock care, the dogs who make us laugh and, sometimes, the dogs who break our hearts.
That is the reality of rescue.
And none of it would be possible without you.
Every dog who comes through our doors needs food, bedding, medication, veterinary care, staff time and, ultimately, a safe place to wait until their forever family comes along. Your support helps us continue saying yes to the dogs who need us.
So, from all of us, and especially from all of the dogs waiting for their happy ending, thank you for being part of Many Tears.
We'll see you again in two weeks for the next Rescue Reality. 🐾❤️
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