Red Waggin' Rescue

01/12/2026

Foster needed!

Sweet Almond is in need of a foster home while she waits for her person/people to find her. She was rescued from a high-kill shelter in CA and we'd love to help her find a happy ending!

Almond is a young husky-shepherd mix with a heart of gold. She's sweet, friendly, and playful and is good with humans and other dogs alike.

Check out her Petfinder profile today! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/almond-needs-a-foster-1d30662d-665b-4d7e-ac4d-835778854c81/wa/seattle/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

01/06/2026

Gemma and Jax are STILL looking for their forever home! Let's start off their 2026 right!

Gemma (female with white face) and Jax (male tabby) aren't littermates, but have bonded and are looking for their forever home together. They're the perfect mix: she's a little quieter and more reserved while he is more playful and friendly.

Please check out their Petfinder profile below and SHARE this post so we can find their forever home soon!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/jax-and-gemma-dream-duo-looking-for-forever-home-2a9ad12c-6b3d-49a3-8821-e8d217448c7b/wa/seattle/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

01/05/2026

Who doesn't need a little Sweetness in their life to start 2026?

Sweetness is one of our newest friends. She is a young border collie and came in as a stray. Just like her name, she's a sweet girl and has a lot of love to give.

We're looking for a foster home so we can get her out of our kennel in Eastern WA. Even a couple weeks' respite would help!

Check out her Petfinder profile at the link below and please SHARE this post so we can find her a new home!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sweetness-foster-needed-27a9b294-53fb-4f66-bdc1-f0d9fe8c58ce/wa/seattle/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details

01/03/2026

Meet Onyx - Red Waggin' Rescue - pet of the week!

Onyx was recently in a foster home with two dogs and children, 10 years old and up, and he did great! Onyx is a sweet boy and he's stealing our hearts! He is about 15 months old and eager to learn. Onyx is quick to learn new commands, and very motivated by treats. :) Onyx will do best in a home that can continue to work with him and give him the exercise he needs.

His previous foster moved out of state, so we need to find a new foster home for Onyx so he can get out of the kennel. If you're willing to give him a soft place to land, fill out the application at the foster link below.

Petfinder profile: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/onyx-handsome-pup-needs-foster-18f9f7f8-fb3d-4d76-9fc2-01bc2df3d274/wa/kirkland/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

ADOPTION INFO
- Dog application fees include:
- All basic dog vaccinations
- Rabies
- Bordetella
- Flea & Tick Treatment
- Spay (up to $400)
- Neuter (up to $300)
- Microchip

All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs and cats in our rescue.

APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE LINKS BELOW

ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.redwagginrescue.org/adopt

FOSTER APPLICATION: https://www.redwagginrescue.org/foster

Please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected], if you have any questions or would like more information.

01/01/2026

It's a family affair! Themy, Thad, and Tito are looking for their forever homes, separately or together!

Themy and her two sons, Tito and Thad, were living in a dirt pen before being given up to a rescue when their owner experienced some health issues. We'd love to see them in new homes for the New Year! Thad and Tito need foster homes, as the two of them are currently in our Eastern WA kennel.

Themy (gray and white): https://www.petfinder.com/dog/themy-gentle-mama-dog-ready-for-her-next-phase-1ebbadae-fabb-4649-9d8e-7e2d7b58b5ec/wa/seattle/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

Thad (on right, less white on face): https://www.petfinder.com/dog/thad-handsome-pup-looking-for-foster-home-41f9285f-dae4-4f8c-920c-7f57b40437ef/wa/seattle/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

Tito (on left, more white on face): https://www.petfinder.com/dog/tito-friendly-boy-needs-foster-e90b0fcc-4bda-4f63-86c7-90712ebf77f5/wa/seattle/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

12/31/2025

Sami says, "Look deeeeep into my eyes... I'm adoptable!" Sami and her bonded buddy Widget are ready for their forever home!

Check out their Petfinder profile to learn more about them and how to apply to foster or adopt! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/sami-and-widget-bonded-kitten-duo-looking-for-forever-home-aa3c4a4d-f323-4db9-9efc-9046ca0d5be9/wa/kirkland/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

12/30/2025

🚨We need your help! 🚨We have two shore weeks to find a special-needs foster home or other placement for a very vulnerable dog named Maria. She is losing her foster home as of mid-January and because of her special needs, we are looking for just the right next spot for her. (Note: We originally thought she'd have to move by 12/31, but have a little more time, thankfully!)

Many of you may know Maria, as she has been in rescue for a while. Maria is a tiny 7-pound Chihuahua mix (estimated 3–8 years old) who has recently, suddenly, lost her vision.

Becoming blind has cause some changes in Maria's personality. Maria is a gentle, sweet dog with a cheerful spirit, but she is fearful of being touched and struggles with handling.

Unfortunately, Maria’s current foster no longer feels able to provide the specialized support she needs to help her adapt confidently to her blindness. For Maria’s well-being, we are seeking a placement better suited to her needs before the situation becomes more stressful for her.

Here's how we're hoping you can help:

♥ We have reached out to a blind dog rescue as well as a couple of others, but have not yet heard back. If you know of a rescue that might be willing to help, please email us via the address below.

♥ Since Maria's time in her foster is running out, we are also looking for a stopgap foster home. We believe she would thrive in a calm, experienced foster home. She does best when her boundaries are respected and when she is allowed to build trust slowly in a calm, predictable environment. She finds comfort in routine, familiar voices, and simply being near her people without pressure.

♥ Share Maria with your friends, family, and local network.

Please let us know if you might be able to help Maria. Here at Red Waggin' we believe there is a home for every dog, and Maria is no different. This girl has had a rough road and deserves to be adopted into a secure, unchanging home. Our email is [email protected] 🙏

12/25/2025

12/17/2025

Check out our Callie! 😍

Callie is about to graduate from the Ridge Dogs program where she has received lots of love and training. She had a rough start at life, but now she's ready to join a new family! We are looking for a foster or, even better, forever home.

Learn more about Callie's past and hopeful future here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/callie-training-graduate-ready-for-forever-home-9cf014f5-53f6-4268-b9a9-5eb6f4221e4d/wa/kirkland/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

12/17/2025

Medical Foster Needed! Please Share!

Poor Freeway came to us in rough shape! Freeway is a 60-pound male mixed breed dog. He was found on the roadside (hence the name) having either been hit by a car or fallen out of a moving vehicle. He has a broken pelvis, broken base of his tail, and multiple abrasions on his legs.

We need to find a foster home for Freeway right away so that we can get his pain managed and start him on the road to recovery while we evaluate our options. We know that surgery is in Freeway's future, but have to see what the best course will be. In the meantime he needs medicine three times a day and to be kept comfortable and clean while he heals.

If you think you might be able to help Freeway, please fill out a foster application on our website at redwagginrescue.org.

To donate:

https://cuddly.com/donate/4956431/freeway

12/16/2025

Check out beautiful Alex!

Alex is a sweet young adult boy whose family had to give him up during some hard times. Thankfully, through a friend of a friend, we get the honor of helping both Alex and his family out.

Alex is a Pure Scottish Straight cat, which, if you subscribed to Cat Fancy like we did, is a pretty Fancy Cat. In addition to being beautiful, he's very loving and cuddly once he gets to know you.

If you want to know more about Alex, check out his Petfinder profile here:
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/alex-beautiful-scottish-straight-cat-96058e94-ac5b-4c7e-97d2-b2d9222655ef/wa/kirkland/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/details/

12/11/2025

🚨Quarry needs your help! We must find a new foster home for him by 12/14! 🚨

Quarry has come a long way since earlier this year when he was rescued from terrible conditions with several other Aussies. He's still coming out of his shell and needs the right person or people to help him find his forever home.

Here's what he needs:

- A home with a confident leader dog to help him come out of his shell.
- A person (or people!) who have experience with dogs who have endured trauma who can be patient as he learns to trust again.
- A home with a secure, fenced yard. 6ft. or greater wood fence, please.
- No cats or small children. Quarry needs peace without distractions.

Do you fit this profile and have space in your home and heart for a sweet dog with lots of potential? You can learn more about him on his Petfinder page here, including how to apply to foster: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/quarry-aussie-with-a-healing-heart-foster-needed-by-12-14-79614009/wa/seattle/red-waggin-rescue-wa576/