Marleigh's Friends Rescue

Marleigh's Friends Rescue Our mission is to save unwanted dogs & cats from being mistreated, neglected, abandoned or euthanized.

We encourage youth involvement in our efforts in hopes of a kinder world to animals. www.MarleighsFriends.org

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Who wants to Guess my Girl's breed(s)!?This girl is the reason I became active in DFW rescue!She's been with me for 8 ye...
06/09/2026

Who wants to Guess my Girl's breed(s)!?

This girl is the reason I became active in DFW rescue!

She's been with me for 8 years, and I decided, for sh*ts and giggles, I'd check on my curiosity with Embark Vet ๐Ÿง

I'm 18.4% shocked, 33% not surprised. What I AM surprised about is how high the percentage of her PERSONALITY actually was relevant. ๐Ÿคฃ

I'll post a body shot in the comments.

Katie is 65lbs. She has unattached rear dewclaws on both legs. She has a long curved tail and loves to spin, growl and nip at my feet when she gets riled up in play. ๐Ÿ˜† She gets along with most dogs, better with smaller or younger dogs.... Marleigh was under a year old when I got her and she's always been great with her... and she doesn't mind the cats either.

๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ• **CHECK THOSE TOES! Why Summer "Foxtails" and Burrs act like tiny, painful arrows.**Texas summers mean great times ou...
06/08/2026

๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ• **CHECK THOSE TOES!
Why Summer "Foxtails" and Burrs act like tiny, painful arrows.**

Texas summers mean great times outside, but they also mean that some sneaky and dangerous weeds are at their peak. Have you heard of foxtails?

Before you head out for a grassy hike or let your dog run in unmanicured fields, here is what every pet owner needs to know:

๐Ÿšจ 1. What they are:
Foxtails are barbed seed heads of certain grasses. In the summer heat, they dry out, become razor-sharp, and can easily detach. Burrs are the larger, prickly seed pods that get tangled in fur.

๐Ÿšจ 2. Why they are dangerous:
Because of their shape, foxtails only move in one direction: forward. They don't just get tangled; they can easily burrow into your dogโ€™s skin, lodge between their toes, or get inhaled into their nose and ears. They are incredibly difficult to find and can cause severe, deep-tissue infections, abscesses, and other major medical issues that require a vet visit.

๐Ÿšจ 3. Signs to watch for:

* Excessive licking of a specific paw or area.
* Sudden, violent sneezing or pawing at the nose.
* A swollen, red lump that looks like a bug bite, but doesn't heal.

๐Ÿ“ Summer Safety Checklist:
After every walk or backyard play session, check your dog from head to toe! ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

๐Ÿ”Ž Pay specific attention to:
๐ŸŒฟ The webs of skin between their toes.
๐ŸŒฟ Their armpits and groin.
๐ŸŒฟ Inside and behind their ears.
๐ŸŒฟ Their nose and eyes.

A simple check can prevent a lot of pain. If you can't easily remove a foxtail or if it has started to burrow, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Let's keep our pups safe from these hidden summer hitchhikers! ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿพ

06/06/2026

๐Ÿ˜น Happy Caturday Friends!

Leon is a foster fail - Luigi met what sounds like his family today & from what I heard from a Birdie, whichever puppy t...
06/06/2026

Leon is a foster fail - Luigi met what sounds like his family today & from what I heard from a Birdie, whichever puppy that family didnt choose, (between him and Leena), was going to be a foster fail as well AND I saw Maia (Sadie) today - and she isnt going ANYWHERE ๐Ÿ˜€ so it appears Sadie and ALL OF HER PUPS have found AMAZING FAMILIES!

We still have some vetting to do, but it looks like everyone has a home and a family lined up!!! ๐Ÿฅฐ ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿพ WATER-LOVING PUPS, BEWARE: Keeping your dog safe at the pool or lake involves more than just a life jacket! ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸถWith the...
06/06/2026

๐Ÿพ WATER-LOVING PUPS, BEWARE: Keeping your dog safe at the pool or lake involves more than just a life jacket! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿถ

With the Texas heat turning up, hitting the water is one of our favorite ways to let our dogs cool down and burn off some energy. But did you know that water play carries two major hidden dangers?

Before you toss that next ball into the lake, here is what every pet owner needs to know:

๐Ÿšจ 1. Water Intoxication (Hyponatremia)
When dogs swim, splash, or continuously catch toys in the water, they accidentally gulp down massive amounts of water. Ingesting too much water too quickly disrupts their electrolyte balance, diluting the sodium in their blood. This is a severe, life-threatening medical emergency that can cause lethargy, vomiting, loss of coordination, glassy eyes, and bloating.

๐Ÿšจ 2. GDV / "Bloat"
Swimming right after eating, or drinking massive amounts of water immediately after heavy running or active play, can trigger Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). This occurs when the stomach fills with gas or fluid and twists on itself, cutting off blood supply. It is rapidly fatal without emergency surgery.

How to keep your water pup safe this summer:
โฑ๏ธ Take mandatory breaks: Limit continuous fetching in the water to 10-15 minute increments. Force your dog to rest in the shade so they stop swallowing water.
๐ŸŽพ Ditch the tennis balls: Round toys force your dogโ€™s mouth wide open while they swim, causing them to scoop up water. Switch to flat canvas bumpers or flat floating toys instead.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ The 1-Hour Rule: Never let your dog swim or exercise intensely for at least one hour before or after eating a meal.
๐Ÿ‘€ Supervise closely: If your dog bites at splashes or loves to bite the stream of water coming out of a garden hose, they are at a much higher risk for water intoxication!

Let's keep those pool and lake trips safe, fun, and incident-free! ๐ŸŒŠโค๏ธ

06/06/2026

Happy National Donut Day! ๐Ÿฉ

While the rest of the world is blissfully daydreaming about sprinkles, glaze, and maple bars, the rescue world knows a whole different kind of "donut." Yes, weโ€™re talking about the plush, oversized, mildly humiliating post-op Cone of Shame.

We have some sweet, calorie-free news to celebrate today๐ŸŽ‰

Both of these precious girls have been working hard to get healthy, and their appointments are finally locked in for June 17th and June 24th but to get them across the finish line, we need a little help from our amazing friends and community.

๐Ÿฉ Help Us Buy the "Donuts"
Turns out, responsible pet ownership and top-tier vet care cost a bit more than a dozen glazed. The cost of pre-op bloodwork, anesthesia, surgery, and meds add up fast. Spaying ensures Peach and Reina live long, healthy lives free of reproductive cancers and infections (and keeps them from making any accidental mini-donuts of their own!).

Every dollar helps us cover their veterinary bills:

$10 covers post-op pain meds ๐Ÿ’Š (cheaper than a fancy latte and a cruller!)
$25 helps cover their antibiotic and healing care ๐Ÿพ
$50 goes toward their pre-op blood panel ๐Ÿฉบ
$200 fund the actual surgery ๐Ÿฅ

๐Ÿ’— Toss a Few Crumbs Their Way
If you have a few dollars to spare this Donut Day, please consider investing in Peach and Reina's future. They promise to wear their recovery collars with maximum drama and minimum grace.

๐™‘๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ข๐™ค venmo.com/u/MarleighsFriends
๐™‹๐™–๐™ฎ๐™‹๐™–๐™ก paypal.me/MarleighsFriends
๐™•๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™š [email protected]
๐˜พ๐™–$๐™ ๐˜ผ๐™ฅ๐™ฅ cash.app/$MarleighsFriends

www.MarleighsFriends.org/donate

Letโ€™s get these girls spayed, healed, and one step closer to the forever homes they deserve. Thank you for always stepping up for our rescue pups! ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

**and I know people are going to ask, so I'll answer here;
The surgeon Peach's vet uses for orthopedic is "taking a break" - we've been told amputation would likely be the best option, but since Peach USES that leg often, we are sending her xrays off for additional opinions for options that can SAVE her leg - we wanted to do both surgeries together, but we do not want to wait on her spay any longer.

06/05/2026

A temporary home can make a lifelong difference ๐Ÿพ

June is National Foster a Pet Month, a time to raise awareness about the role foster families play in helping animals. Foster homes provide pets with food, care, socialization, and a safe place to stay while they wait for permanent families.

Animal welfare groups say fostering can help reduce overcrowding in shelters, improve animals' well-being, and increase their chances of adoption. Some foster placements last weeks or months, while others can be as short as a few days.

Goodnight Friends ๐Ÿ’ค
06/05/2026

Goodnight Friends ๐Ÿ’ค

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