RADD Dog Rescue

07/20/2025

Dumped at a kill shelter with her three pups by a family she had lived with for eight years, Arizona was left in terrible shape. The shelter worked hard to promote her, and RADD decided to take the little family on. Pups are doing great, but mom is showing signs of all the neglect she's endured: Heartworm positive, two lame back legs, and a mass in her throat, and we still need to spay her.

She saw the vet on Friday, and we have the estimate for the assessment (not even the treatment). To have each of these issues examined will be a whopping $1000.

Arizona needs your help.

If you can donate please write "Arizona" in your comment. Any amount helps as we rely entirely on donor support to care for rescue dogs.

As always, thank you for being a part of this mission. The day we tag a dog is usually just the beginning of what rescues do. The support from everyone who follows a dog's journey through rescue is really what makes this a beautiful endeavor. So here we go again together.

Paypal: paypal.me/RADD2
Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/RADDRESCUE2
Zelle: [email protected]
CashApp: $raddrescue2

07/18/2025

Frodo is the only one left at the Virginia shelter. His last sibling leaves Monday. Who can be his Sam to carry him out of Mordor? We think Frodo has some lab in him too. We will get him neutered, microchipped, complete vaccinations, and put on preventatives. You just need to adopt him, or foster and show him off around town to find his future family.

07/14/2025

Two 5-month-old puppies are left with no place to go. They will remain in a small, rural shelter. Today I visited them while picking up other puppies that had been surrendered. It was heartbreaking. The shelter staff works hard to care for these pups with limited resources, so this is not a reflection on them.

The shelter is small but it was so loud from the dogs it was deafening. It is not equipped with dog doors for the pups to go in and out of their kennel, so they are stuck in there, and the heat was stifling. The staff is able to bring the adult dogs out, taking turns, to a small outdoor space, usually just two to three dogs at a time. But puppies have to stay in their kennels so they don't catch anything.

That is the life these two shepherd pups are living right now. Their two siblings have rescue and fosters, but Furlock Holmes and Mini Muffin do not. They will remain in the shelter as their siblings leave.
We would like to rescue them, but need fosters or adopters. Please consider taking one in. We will have them completely vetted, including spay/ neuter. You just need to provide them with a safe home and some structure. Furlock Holmes has more brown and Mini Muffin is more black.

They need you, they need someone... This is their life: loud, scary, no soft bed, no special attention. As a foster-based rescue, we depend on you. Please give this some thought and consider one of these pups. They are in VA and we can transfer to most places.

UPDATED WITH APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfderxeVSRaTD4LtBtWJiOMN-c75R5JVsDZ0fVGxTdEKbYDHQ/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0KYsTwhL0U9NouwVvj1Ht6Hrd0Fm22lt4-KNwPqKce4AelYjAra1G6MGA_aem_Ead29snq0pDNMKGQoRBBfw

07/14/2025

This week is called “Mission: WEST needs out of boarding!!!”

Aside from Finn, WEST is our longest resident in boarding and has been there for almost six months❗️

This happy go lucky boy is between 2-3 years old, walks calmly on a leash, is super people friendly, and really needs someone to open up their home to him.

West would be best in a home where he can lounge around and enjoy a good stuffed animal and isnt high maintenance with physical activities. In the heat, short brisk walks and brief outside play time are all this guy needs.

If you have other pets we think he would do best with a female counterpart and no cats. West has also done great around children.

Please consider opening your home to West, we have to get him out of boarding and into a comfortable home that he deserves.

07/10/2025

SUMMER SEASONING IS BEST WITH PUPPIES! Liven up your day with any of these spices or condiments. All of these puppies need a foster or adopter! They are Ginger's and Rosemary's babies :)

Live in Ohio? We are particularly interested in more great fosters across the State!!! Please share with your family, friends, and neighbors! It is rewarding and we have had a lot of people in Ohio write to do meet and greets, but our dogs aren't there. This would be a great way to help the dog crisis!
Here is the application for fostering (and adoptions):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfderxeVSRaTD4LtBtWJiOMN-c75R5JVsDZ0fVGxTdEKbYDHQ/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0KYsTwhL0U9NouwVvj1Ht6Hrd0Fm22lt4-KNwPqKce4AelYjAra1G6MGA_aem_Ead29snq0pDNMKGQoRBBfw

07/10/2025

UPDATE: Found foster with a different rescue

Urgent hospice foster needed for an old girl. She has no name, but we will call her Dorothy with the goal that there is no place like home. Unfortunately, she was probably dumped and to boot has an old pelvis injury that has healed poorly. The vet has advised against operating due to her age.
We are looking for a foster in VA, NC, MD, maybe PA who can give this girl a soft bed until it is her time. All we know is she is a grey-muzzled, tired, a bit dog-selective (you would be too if you were in pain), and sleeps most of the day.

Write to [email protected], she is not in our care and we can't take her unless we have a place for her. A dedicated animal advocate reached out to see if we had any space for Dorothy.

07/10/2025

We cannot emphasize this enough!!! Please read.

They are confused.
Many may feel vulnerable and their body language can give mixed messages that we may misread.
Those first few days can help shape everything .
Whether it's a new puppy or an older dog joining your family....there's a lot of information to take in.
It can be overwhelming.

Accidents on the carpet?➡️Completely normal when you are both adjusting to signals each other gives.

Changing foods?➡️As much as you may dislike the food they came with...their system is already under a bit of stress.
Changing now can add to those accidents in your lounge, hall.....or those sneaky "presents" you'll discover behind the couch.
Wait a week or two then slowly transition.
This gives their body more time to adjust and settle.

Go slow.
Breathe.
Give some space when needed.
Take care of yourself....it's a big change for you and your family too.

Settling takes time and patience but the confidence it builds?
So worth it !

07/07/2025

Last day to support the rescue and get merch! We are always happy to send you a dog if you don't have a chance to buy a shirt or hoodie! But, the store closes today on this limited option. They are great to wear on morning or evening walks with your dogs, having coffee with your dog, doing yardwork with your dog, staring out the window with your dog at the evil squirrel that taunts them daily, or simply contemplating life with your dog! These shirts and hoodies will make your dog proud! And who doesn't want to see their dog proud like when they catch the ball and refuse to give it back. Order your merch today so you can be RADD with your dog too!
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Featuring our senior boy Dexter who is hoping a forever family will find him so he can spend his last years knowing love and comfort. Something his original family threw away when they dumped him on the streets of Laredo, Texas. You couldn't ask for a nicer old man!