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Barking Back Rescue

Every dog deserves a second chance. Our dogs live in foster homes, where they learn what it means to be part of a family.
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We are a foster-based rescue in Hudson Valley, NY, saving dogs from high-kill shelters, owner surrenders, and unsafe situations.

10/30/2026

Mongo hanging with his BIG foster bro Bodhi (BBAR circa 2024 🤣)

10/30/2026

And they're off....

10/30/2026

🐾 MEET MONGO — 2 YEARS OLD AND 100% PURE SUNSHINE! ☀️💛

If happiness had four paws and a wagging tail, its name would be Mongo! 🥹

This adorable 2-year-old mini Goldendoodle is an absolute JOY wrapped in fluff! Mongo is one of those dogs who seems to wake up every morning thinking life is the greatest thing EVER, and everyone he meets is his new best friend.

He's incredibly friendly, ridiculously happy, and has the kind of personality that makes it practically impossible not to smile when you're around him. ❤️

Mongo doesn't need much convincing to love you. In fact, we're pretty sure he's never met a stranger — just friends who haven't had the pleasure of meeting him yet!

✨ Two years young, a whole lifetime of love to give, and enough sunshine in his little soul to brighten even the gloomiest day.

Now all this happy little fluffball needs is a forever family to share his joy with!

Current location: Bergen County NJ

🐾 Apply to adopt Mongo: www.barking-back.org

10/28/2026

🎉🐾 YAY! WE FOUND A MORE AFFORDABLE VET!

What we were originally looking at spending on JUST veterinary expenses will now cover EVERYTHING for our four Border Collie babies!

🐾 Vet exams, rabies & health certificates

🐾 Transport supplies (collars, etc.)

🐾 Their FREEDOM RIDE! 🚐❤️

💰 Total needed: $560
❤️ Already raised: $190
🚨 Still needed: $370!

🏥 Vet tomorrow!
🚐 Transport Friday!

WE'RE OFFICIALLY IN FINAL COUNTDOWN MODE! ⏰🐶

Can we raise that last $370 before these babies hit the road?

QRs in the comments. (or pm to make payment directly to vet tomorrow)

10/27/2026

S O S (Raised zero from last post for the Texas dogs transport. Able to work it out and get a plane ride for the bulldogs but...)

4 BC Pups are due to leave TX to the East Coast this weekend. They need to get their health certs. The Vet that usually works with rescues is unavailable, so the vet that can take them is charging $140 a pup just to do the HC and may also want them to get their rabies which will be more. Totally unexpected extra $400 cost Plus already paying transport cost.

Can anyone chip in???? (QR codes in the comments or PM to be able to call it directly to the vet.)

10/26/2026

🚨🐾 OPERATION: EVICT THE ADORABLE SQUATTERS! 🐾🚨

🏠 NEXT ON THE EVICTION DOCKET: OBANAI!

AGE: 2½ months
OCCUPATION: Retired Gentleman / Professional Foot Warmer
RENT PAID: Absolutely Nothing
KNOWN ALIASES: The Little Old Man, Velcro Boy, Foster Mom's Shadow
GROUNDS FOR EVICTION: Loitering, unauthorized occupation of human feet, excessive attachment to the landlord, and repeated use of sad puppy eyes to avoid accountability.

TENANT'S DEFENSE: "But... I thought she liked me here." 🥹❤️

Ladies and gentlemen, meet OBANAI, our ridiculously handsome Catahoula mix with the floppy ears, extra wrinkles, soulful eyes, and the personality of a 75-year-old retired gentleman who just wants to enjoy his golden years in peace.

There's just one small problem.

HE'S ONLY 2½ MONTHS OLD. 🤣

While his siblings are busy raising hell, creating chaos, and generally behaving like puppies with absolutely no adult supervision, Obanai has already embraced the quiet life.

Oh, he enjoys playing with his siblings and having his puppy adventures.

But he's not particularly interested in being the CEO of Shenanigans Incorporated.

He's more of a sit-back-and-watch-the-nonsense-unfold kind of guy.

And when the festivities are over?

He has a very important appointment.

WITH YOUR FEET. 🐾

You see, Obanai has appointed himself Foster Mom's personal foot warmer.

No interview. No references. No discussion of salary.

He simply showed up for work one day, parked his little butt between her feet while she worked, and apparently decided he'd found his life's calling.

And his dedication to the position is UNMATCHED. 😂

But underneath all that adorable old-man energy is something even sweeter.

Obanai is an incredibly loving, loyal little soul. ❤️

He's happiest when he's close to his person. He doesn't need to demand your attention every five minutes. Sometimes just knowing you're there is enough.

He'll follow you around, settle in nearby, and look up at you with those big, soulful eyes as though you've been his entire world forever.

And honestly?

That's the kind of love that gets you right in the heart. 🥹

He's also doing wonderfully with potty training for such a young puppy, although he'll still need the patience and consistency every baby deserves.

Now, before anyone mistakes our little retiree for a couch ornament, let's remember that Obanai is still a growing Catahoula mix! He'll need a family committed to training, exercise, mental enrichment, and helping him grow into a wonderful adult dog.

He just happens to have a calmer, more easygoing approach to life than his more rambunctious siblings.

🏡 THE COURT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PERMANENT RELOCATION!

Obanai is looking for a loving family who appreciates a gentle, affectionate companion, enjoys spending time with their dog, and understands that loyalty is a two-way street.

Someone who will take him on adventures, teach him about the world, and then happily share the quiet moments afterward.

And someone who doesn't mind occasionally losing access to their feet. 😂

Because Obanai isn't looking for a temporary arrangement.

He's looking for his forever person. And once he finds you, we suspect he'll never want to leave your side. ❤️

📍 Middletown, NY
🐶 Male | Catahoula Mix | 2½ Months Old
🏡 Adoptions within a 4-hour radius

💌 APPLY TO ADOPT: www.barking-back.org

🚨 EVICTION APPROVAL REQUIRED! 🚨

APPLY WITHIN TO TAKE ON THIS FREELOADER!

FINAL STATEMENT FROM THE DEFENDANT:

"If I have to move out, can I at least take her feet with me?" 🥹🐾

❤️ Please share Obanai and help this sweet little squatter find a forever home where he'll never have to worry about being evicted again.

10/25/2026

💙 HOLY BLUE EYES, BATMAN! TANJIRO IS BREAKING OUR INBOX! 💙

Our adorable little blue-eyed heartbreaker has everyone swooning, and we're getting more messages than we can possibly answer! 🥰

A few important things for everyone interested in adopting Tanjiro:

🐾 Location: Middletown, NY

🐾 Adoption area: Within a 4-hour radius

🐾 YES, HE HAS A BROTHER! And his equally adorable brother is also available for adoption! We'll be putting up a post introducing him soon, so stay tuned! 💙

🐾 How to adopt: PLEASE submit an adoption application at www.barking-back.org rather than sending a private message.

Applications are reviewed in the order received, and the first applicant who is the right fit for Tanjiro, his breed, and his needs will be selected.

We wish we could personally respond to every message, but with the overwhelming interest, it's simply not possible.

💙 The best way to get one step closer to those baby blues is to GET THAT APPLICATION IN! 🐾

10/24/2026

🚨🐾 OPERATION: EVICT THE ADORABLE SQUATTERS! 🐾🚨

🎬 THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: TANJIRO — CUTE, CHAOTIC & COMPLETELY UNEMPLOYED! 💙

NEXT UP ON THE EVICTION DOCKET... TANJIRO!

AGE: 2½ months
OCCUPATION: Professional Instigator & Part-Time Kissing Booth Operator
RENT PAID: $0
KNOWN ACCOMPLICES: One suspiciously innocent-looking rope toy
GROUNDS FOR EVICTION: Disturbing the peace, excessive affection, harassment of senior household residents, and repeated attempts to incite unauthorized play sessions.

TENANT'S DEFENSE: "BUT I JUST WANNA PLAYYYYY!" 🥹😂

Ladies and gentlemen, meet TANJIRO, our ridiculously gorgeous Catahoula puppy with the most spectacular baby-blue eyes you've ever seen.

And don't let those eyes fool you.

THERE IS MISCHIEF BEHIND THOSE BABY BLUES. 😈💙

Tanjiro is a happy, affectionate, fun-loving little wild child who wakes up every morning with one very important question:

"WHO WANTS TO PLAY WITH MEEEE?!"

And apparently, the answer is supposed to be EVERYBODY.

His bigger foster siblings? Fair game.

The dog who was peacefully minding his own business? Clearly just waiting for an invitation.

The one who has absolutely NO interest in playing?

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. 🤣

Tanjiro will bounce around, pester, invite, and generally do everything in his tiny puppy power to convince his much larger foster siblings that they really, REALLY should reconsider their boring adult lifestyles.

And when nobody takes the bait?

No problem.

He'll grab his little rope toy and entertain himself, tossing it around like he's auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. 🎪🐶

But here's the thing about our little troublemaker.

HE IS ALSO A COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOVEBUG. ❤️

Get your face anywhere near his personal space, and you're getting KISSED.

No warning. No permission slip. No opportunity to decline.

Just a tiny spotted puppy launching an all-out affection assault.

YOU HAVE BEEN SMOOCHED. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. 💋😂

And after a particularly exhausting morning of annoying the entire household, playing with his toys, and spreading unsolicited kisses?

Our little man will bound over to the couch, snuggle up next to foster mom, and take a well-deserved power nap.

Because apparently being this adorable AND this entertaining is exhausting work.

Then he wakes up, recharges his batteries, and...

ROUND TWO, BABY! 🤣

And can we take a moment to appreciate his bathroom manners?!

At just 2½ months old, Tanjiro is doing an AMAZING job with potty training! He's still a baby and will need continued consistency, of course, but he's already showing us what a clever little fellow he is.

Tanjiro is simply a JOY to have around. He's affectionate, playful, curious, hilarious, and absolutely bursting with personality.

❤️ SO WHO'S THE PERFECT LANDLORD FOR THIS LITTLE FREELOADER?

An active family who wants a dog to be part of their adventures!

Someone who understands that Catahoulas are intelligent, energetic dogs who need physical exercise, mental stimulation, training, and plenty of opportunities to put those busy little brains to work.

Someone who will embrace the puppy shenanigans, teach him good manners, and appreciate having a four-legged best friend who's always ready for the next adventure.

And preferably someone with a face that doesn't mind being kissed approximately 47 times a day. 💋

Tanjiro is going to be a substantial boy, so his forever family should be prepared for a growing puppy with big-dog energy and an even bigger personality.

But most importantly, we want someone who will love this happy little soul as much as he clearly loves life.

Because underneath all that mischief is a puppy with an enormous heart who just wants to play, love, explore, and belong.

🐾 TANJIRO | MALE | CATAHOULA | BORN AUGUST 12, 2026

🏡 ACTIVE FOREVER HOME WANTED!

🚨 EVICTION APPROVAL REQUIRED! 🚨

Location: Middletown, NY

APPLY WITHIN TO TAKE ON THIS FREELOADER!

💌 www.barking-back.org

Please share our handsome little blue-eyed bandit!

WARNING TO PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS: Tenant comes with unlimited kisses, excessive enthusiasm, questionable respect for personal space, and absolutely NO intention of contributing to the mortgage.

BUT DAMN, HE'S CUTE. 🤣💙🐾

10/21/2026

🐾 When you want to snuggle with Mom, but that stupid thing called a computer is hogging your spot on her lap… a pup's gotta make do. 🥹❤️

- Obanai, The Ever-Patient Lap Warmer, Demoted to Foot Warmer by a Stupid Laptop. 😂❤️ 🐾

P.S. Where can a pup file a formal complaint against a computer. 💻🙄

To Apply For Your Own Foot warmer before Winter visit www.barking-back.org

10/21/2026

🐾 10 DOGS/PUPS. LESS THAN $100 EACH. A WHOLE LOT OF LIVES CHANGED! ❤️

We're not quite back to full capacity at BBAR, but that doesn't mean we've stopped trying to make a difference!

We're partnering with an amazing organization in Texas that works tirelessly to save street dogs and puppies from a local high kill shelter where euthanasia for space is a heartbreaking reality.

We can't save them all, but with fosters, funding, and a little teamwork, we CAN keep saving them one by one. ❤️

Right now, we need about $900 for health certificates, vaccinations, and transportation to get these 10 cuties where they need to be!

Every dollar helps. Every foster matters. And EVERY dog counts. 🐾

❤️ Donate: www.barking-back.org

Little by little. Life by life. That's how we make a difference. 🐶💕

Address

1212 Baggs Court
Bryan, TX
77803

Website

https://www.barking-back.org/

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