Big Little Life Animal Rescue

Big Little Life Animal Rescue BLLAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rescuing stray, abandoned and abused animals. EIN: 85-3870390

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Website: biglittleliferescue.org

06/23/2026

To everyone who donated to Otto when we found him back in 2024... thank you.
Because of you, Otto is still with us.

After his owner died, Otto was left alone in a world that became terrifying. Whatever happened to him out there changed him forever. He lost his trust in the outside world. He lost his trust in other dogs. He refuses to leave the house and is panicked by the outside.
But somehow, Otto found peace with cats. They became his quiet little family.
Otto is one of seven dogs in our care who are not adoptable. He lives at a paid boarding home where he is safe, loved, and cared for.
It is time for Otto’s annual veterinary checkup and vaccinations.

If you could help, even with a small donation, it would mean so much to Otto and to us. Every dollar helps us keep our promise to dogs like him, the ones who have nowhere else to go. ❤️

Please donate if you can:
https://biglittleliferescue.org/donate/
Or directly:
Venmo:
Zelle: [email protected]
Cash App: $biglittlelife

Remember Luma?She was one of the stray dogs we were feeding. She disappeared for three days and came back injured. At th...
06/19/2026

Remember Luma?

She was one of the stray dogs we were feeding. She disappeared for three days and came back injured. At the clinic, we learned she had a head injury, bite wounds, and a bullet in her body.

She was treated and she is doing well now. Her head still has a slight tilt, a small reminder of what she survived, but it does not stop her from being a good, gentle dog.

Luma is ready for a home now.
We know, somewhere out there, is the person who will look at her and see not just what happened to her, but who she is now. ❤️

Her beginning with BLLAR is here 👉

We had to let Naida go on June 9.For days we couldn't bring ourselves to type those words.We knew that her prognosis was...
06/18/2026

We had to let Naida go on June 9.
For days we couldn't bring ourselves to type those words.

We knew that her prognosis was terrible, but we desperately wanted to heal her against all odds. We wanted her to know that her life mattered. We wanted her to feel loved and respected.
For 18 days, people lived by her side. She was watched closely for any sign that her body was suffering more than we could fix. People worried about her, talked to her, carried her outside to feel the fresh air, kept her warm, and just loved her.
And for a brief moment, she gave us hope. She started eating a little. Her eyes cleared up, and she seemed present.
But then her breathing became so heavy. Her lungs gave out. We had to face the reality that her tired body couldn't fight anymore, and we had to let her rest.
Eighteen days was nowhere near enough. But in those 18 days, Naida was no longer invisible. She was no longer just a stray dog the world ignored.
Thank you to everyone who helped us give her comfort and dignity when she needed it most.
She didn't spend her last days alone, and she didn't leave this world nameless.
She was Naida.
We only wish we had found her sooner.
Run free, sweet girl. 💔

06/16/2026

He was much smaller when someone put a steel hoop around his neck and welded it shut.
Then he grew, and the steel stayed the same.
We saw him during one of our dog-feeding trips, running around with this thing tightening around his neck and choking him. There was no safe way for us to remove it ourselves, so we called a dog catcher to help.
He had to be sedated so the steel could finally be cut off but when he wakes up, he will be breathing easier.

When we go out to feed dogs, we never know what emergency we will find next.
Please donate to our rescue if you can. Your support helps us act quickly when animals need help right away.

Donate here: https://biglittleliferescue.org/donate/
Venmo: | Zelle: [email protected] | CashApp: $biglittlelife

06/03/2026

Taffy is ready for her next chapter.

Somewhere out there is a lucky person who will enjoy having conversations with a very talkative little dog.
Taffy has blossomed into such a wonderful companion. She loves people with her whole heart and loves being loved.
Her friend Aurora is already in Europe meeting potential adopters. Now it is Taffy's turn.
If we can raise the funds to send her home, we know she has a bright future ahead of her. She is the kind of dog who makes a house feel warmer simply by being there.
It's hard to believe that not long ago Taffy was one of the dogs we found surviving in a freezing stray pack during the Russian winter. When she realized she was allowed to get into our car, she jumped in and never looked back.

Now all that's missing is a family of her own. ❤️



☑ Venmo:
☑ Zelle: [email protected]
☑ Cash App: $biglittlelife
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☑ Website: www.biglittleliferescue.org/donate

06/02/2026

One more update every rescuer dreams about.

Every single one of Lada's puppies has been adopted. 🤍
Not long ago, they were newborns in a basement, fighting for a chance before they had even opened their eyes.
Today, every one of them has a family.
And, if you remember, their mama, Lada, has a home of her own too.

Eight dogs.
Eight happy endings.
Thank you for helping us get them here. Whether you donated, shared their story, or simply followed along, you were part of this journey.

We know there will be more emergencies tomorrow. There always are.
But today, we're celebrating.
Because every single member of this little family made it home. 🐾🤍

Remember Rexanne?A German Shepherd we rescued from a rundown shelter in 2025. She was painfully thin, dehydrated, and lo...
06/01/2026

Remember Rexanne?

A German Shepherd we rescued from a rundown shelter in 2025.
She was painfully thin, dehydrated, and looked so defeated. It was clear life had not been kind to her.
The road home turned out to be a long one. Along the way, Rexanne was surrounded by love and dedication, especially from our volunteer Tanya, who stood by her every step of the journey.
Then, just as she was preparing to leave for her new life in Germany in January, Rexanne was diagnosed with transmissible venereal tumor (TVT). Her trip had to be postponed while she underwent treatment.
Many people would have moved on.
Her future mom didn't.
She waited. Through months of treatment, updates, and uncertainty, she waited for Rexanne.
We rescue many dogs, and every now and then one steals your heart a little deeper than the others. Rexanne was one of those dogs.
Now she is finally home in Germany.
We're keeping our fingers crossed that she loves her new life as much as we loved being part of her journey. Although knowing Rexanne, we're pretty sure she's already busy stealing her mom's spot on the couch, her heart, and possibly an impressive amount of undercoat-brushing time. ❤️

Join us in wishing this wonderful girl a lifetime of happiness.

An important update on Naida. Today is her second day back home after the clinic. Naida is receiving all of her medicati...
06/01/2026

An important update on Naida.

Today is her second day back home after the clinic. Naida is receiving all of her medications. Her wounds have been cleaned and treated, and we are continuing to monitor her closely.
We are still taking things one day at a time, but today she gave us so many reasons to smile.
Naida drank water on her own. She spent time outside in the fresh air. She watched the world around her. And she even ate a little puree from a spoon.

Today we also rented an infusion pump so Naida could begin home infusion therapy. The goal is to support her kidneys, help restore her body's fluid and electrolyte balance, and give her liver the support it desperately needs. Because of her fragile condition, fluids must be given slowly and consistently. The infusion pump allows that to happen safely and accurately.

And then Naida gave us a little more hope. She started peeing on her own. After everything we learned about her kidneys, this is something we were desperately hoping to see. We know it does not change the seriousness of her condition, but it is encouraging nonetheless.

Later today she surprised us even more. After lying comfortably for a while, she suddenly decided she had somewhere important to be. She picked herself up and tried to head off on her own little adventure. It felt like Naida was saying:"Well, thank you everyone, but I have places to be."

We know how serious her condition remains. We know the road ahead is uncertain. But today, Naida gave us a little more hope. The infusion pump is currently rented. Unfortunately, the rental has already cost nearly a third of the purchase price, and if Naida needs it longer, continuing to rent will quickly become more expensive than owning one.

Thank you for continuing to stand with this old girl.

Naida: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAvU2JaKG8IdtsTMvr4sPozmbelmiHPiK

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☑ Cash App: $biglittlelife
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☑ Website: www.biglittleliferescue.org/donate

We do not even know how to write this update. 💔Naida was admitted and fully re-evaluated at the hospital. New bloodwork ...
05/30/2026

We do not even know how to write this update. 💔

Naida was admitted and fully re-evaluated at the hospital. New bloodwork came back far worse than anything we expected. We were told her kidneys are failing and her liver is no longer functioning properly. The doctors told us the most humane thing to do would be to let her go.
We were devastated.
What makes this even harder to understand is that just four days ago, her bloodwork, while already concerning, looked very different. We knew Naida was sick. We knew she was fragile. But none of us expected to be discussing end-of-life decisions only a few days later.

Just yesterday we handed over a dog who was looking around, interested in her surroundings, watching people, still very much present.
Our first thoughts were not about treatment. They were about how to give her a peaceful goodbye. But we were not ready to leave Naida alone with strangers for her final moments. Not after everything she had survived.

So we consulted with three more doctors. Two agreed there was little to no hope. But one doctor said he was not ready to tell us that.
And we held onto those words.
We may be wrong. But we were not ready to stop fighting for her today.
So we ordered the medications. We adjusted the plan.
The doctors see the numbers. We see them too.
But we also see Naida.
When we picked her up from the clinic, she recognized the car and stopped worrying. She laid down and relaxed.
For today, she is home.

Whatever tomorrow brings, thank you for giving Naida comfort, dignity, and a chance to be loved.

For those asking how Naida is doing tonight, we uploaded videos of her at home after the clinic here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAvU2JaKG8IdtsTMvr4sPozmbelmiHPiK

Not everything is going well with Naida.After she vomited blood, Naida stopped eating. Our first thought was that one of...
05/28/2026

Not everything is going well with Naida.

After she vomited blood, Naida stopped eating. Our first thought was that one of the plastic bags she had vomited earlier may have caused an intestinal blockage. Panic started immediately. We were trying to understand where to run, what clinic to call, what to do next.
Only later did we realize this reaction could also have been caused by the anti-inflammatory medications. We contacted the doctor right away, stopped the medication, added stomach protection medications, and thankfully the bloody vomiting has not repeated so far.
But another terrifying problem remains.
Naida still barely eats. At first we thought it was because of a possible blockage, or because something serious is happening inside her body that completely took away her appetite. Without nutrition, hydration, and stabilization, her body may simply stop fighting.
She needed hospitalization urgently.
And that opened another nightmare.
Not every clinic accepts an unvaccinated dog into hospitalization. Some hospitals are extremely low quality. Others are so expensive they feel impossible for rescuers. And Naida remains in extremely fragile condition.
Because of her suspected Cushing’s syndrome and very high cortisol levels, even IV fluids are complicated. Too much fluid can overload her heart and cause dangerous swelling. But without stabilization, fluids, electrolytes, and nutritional support, her body can start shutting down too.
We reached a point where every option felt dangerous.
Her foster could no longer safely manage this level of medical care at home.
So we rushed her to a hospital.
Right now it is after 1 AM. The clinic will not admit her without a very large deposit. Her foster only has a fraction of the required amount on hand.
While volunteers continue desperately searching for local funds overnight to admit Naida, your donations are what allow us to keep saying “yes” to her treatment instead of giving up.
We are begging for help tonight.
Please do not let Naida die after surviving everything she already survived.

☑ Venmo:
☑ Zelle: [email protected]
☑ Cash App: $biglittlelife
☑ Benevity: Big Little Life Rescue
☑ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WT6BL9QQLY3BE
☑ Website: www.biglittleliferescue.org/donate

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