KrisHelpsDogs

08/07/2025

I got super busy again Fam! I had to add a “Kris 911”to my to do list this week😂💯🦾
Update coming today…stay tuned!!

07/31/2025

Fam!
I was saving up to get my car “fixed” but this week the A/C in the house stopped working in there middle of the day… I had to use the car money to get another supplemental A/C and to fix the house A/C. So, it’s safe to say I will not be leaving the house after 10am until the heat dies down 😂🤣😩😅
Sorry guys…I’ll save up and fix the car ASAP. For now, consults will be here at KHD Ranch 🦾

Ps. The Dogs didn’t notice a thing. 😍💯❤️🥰

07/26/2025

This is Lou’s Bug 🐛 eating process😂😆🤓
I always ask him “Lou?!? You sure you wanna try to eat it?!”
He always INSTANTLY replies “YES! IM EATING IT!!!” And then… 😂😂🤣🤣 he coughs it up and leaves it there for me to clean!

07/24/2025

ATENAS GRECIA 🇬🇷 Y PENELOPE MARIE 🥰 Athena is doing so good Fam! Y’all should see how happy she is and how much she loves having structure, routine, limits, activities,a leader she can trust and feels safe with etc… ADOPT ATHENA!!!!

07/24/2025

🥰🥰😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️😩😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰😍 I miss this little lady so much…she was a big part of my days! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU BABYGIRL!!!! YOU MADE IT!!!!😭🥳🥳🎁🎊🎉😭

Poppy. Our sweet Poppy. Where do we even begin? 💔🐾

In May 2024, a broken little soul appeared on the euthanasia list at our local shelter. Her face said it all—defeat, pain, exhaustion. Poppy had been through hell:
💔 Broken ribs
💔 Fractured vertebrae & pelvis
💔 Crushed eye socket
💔 Skull fractures
💔 Broken teeth
💔 Starved to the point of emaciation

And still… she wagged her tail. 🐶💖

She was only 2 years old.

All her injuries were in different stages of healing—likely the result of being used as a bait dog. Her eyes had given up. Her body had given up. But we didn’t. 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️

We got her into surgery and began the long road to healing. When no one stepped up to foster, she went to our amazing rescue partner Shannon Farmz Animal Rescue Foundation where she could run and play. 🏡🐕

Then—another blow: Poppy was diagnosed with glaucoma. 😢 Her eye pressure was monitored weekly, and thankfully, the drops helped. But it was yet another mountain to climb.

She started showing behavioral issues at the boarding facility—understandable, after all she’d been through. Our dedicated volunteer, Cheryl Kroutil knew Poppy needed a second chance and sent her to KrisHelpsDogs in February 2025 for training. 🧠🐾

She was learning. Growing. Becoming the girl we always knew she was. But we wondered…
Would anyone ever notice her?

Someone did. ❤️

A kind-hearted woman in Virginia saw Poppy’s story and knew in her heart—this was her dog. 🥹 But then another obstacle: her landlord sold the property. She refused to move anywhere Poppy wouldn’t be welcome. 🏘️❌🐕

She searched for months… and finally, she found a place where Poppy would be cherished. 🙌💕

So if you’ve read this far, you probably know what we’re here to shout:

🎉 WELCOME HOME, POPPY! 🏡🐾

Poppy was transported by the same volunteer who never gave up on her. She got a little vacation on the way—(videos In comments)
🛏️ Her first hotel stay
🌊 Her first time at Lake Michigan
👩‍❤️‍👩 Her first moments with her forever mom

This… THIS is what we dream about when we save them.

Some dogs leave paw prints on your heart forever.

That was Poppy. 🐾💗

07/22/2025

🥵 🥵 🥵 UGHHHHH WE LOVE HEATWAVES 🥵 🥵 🥵
Looks like its time to make KHD Ranch a water park again😂🤣🤓
Be careful Fam…just stay in!!

In today’s weather forecast, we are talking about a HUGE weather pattern change that will bring a record breaking heatwave to the United States! Additionally...

07/20/2025

What a great walk 🤓❤️😍🥰

07/19/2025

🚨REVIEW ALERT 🚨

This was sent to me earlier this week by Abby Mack ☀️💯🦾💥 Remi and her are KILLING IT!!!

“I recently adopted Remi, a sweet, 3-year-old, deaf dog. I had trouble managing his reactivity, but Kris taught me to watch for subtle behaviors that signal when Remi is nervous about something in his environment. I learned how to intervene and prevent what had previously seemed like an unprovoked, explosive reaction. I would have never understood how to manage Remi’s reactivity if Kris hadn’t taken the time to teach me about dog behavior.

Remi and I are also adjusting to apartment life, learning to be calm during car rides, and figuring out how to do various other things together. When we need help, Kris is always up for a walk in the park, a home visit, or a trip to the pet store and can tell me how to fix the problems I’m having. Working with Kris is giving me the knowledge and skills I need to be a better dog parent, and I am very grateful for his expertise.”

07/17/2025

Meet Poppy, she’s going home in just two days. Being with Poppy on a daily basis is like driving from Carolina to Rincon, potholes and all — she’s a bumpy ride. However don’t let this girl fool you. She loves laying down, watching movies with you and going for car rides. She walks perfectly on a leash but if you let her lead you in life she will take you over. Poppy needs routine, structure and a calm confident leader in order for her to succeed. She’s one of the most special Dogs we’ve ever encountered. I will send video instructions to her Mom on how to properly manage her and walk her in public. We couldn’t be more happy or exited for Poppy. YOU MADE IT!!!

07/11/2025

Calm, peace, positive!Dogs, nead a leader…