The Long Stay Project

The Long Stay Project Helping long stay dogs get the hell outta the shelter since 2021. 💅🏼

I’ve always made an effort to be open with y’all as much as I can. If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve probably se...
08/08/2025

I’ve always made an effort to be open with y’all as much as I can. If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve probably seen the waves — the quiet breaks, the overwhelm, the coming back.

But this time is different. It’s heavier.

The past few months of my personal life have been extremely difficult and have truly blindsided me. I’ve had to face trauma I didn’t ask for, handle emotions from resurfaced trauma, piece together things I never expected to, and navigate the pain and grief that comes along with it.

On top of that, I’m caring for my senior dog with medical issues and trying to stay present in rescue — in a system that already feels impossibly heavy.

So for now, I’m putting The Long Stay Project on pause to tend to my mental health and give myself the space to heal.

✨𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗜’𝗠 𝗠𝗜𝗔 ✨

If you love Chuck, Nectarine, Delta, and Oatmeal like I do — please, keep showing up for them. Share their posts. Tell their stories. I just can’t carry it at the moment and I need to set this down for now.

Thank y’all for understanding. 🩷

Seeing this comment from another one of Chuck’s volunteer friends shattered my heart. 💔 I’ve posted and posted..and nobo...
08/03/2025

Seeing this comment from another one of Chuck’s volunteer friends shattered my heart. 💔 I’ve posted and posted..and nobody has come for him. Nobody has even come in to inquire about him.

I truly don’t know what else to do or what else to say to get the message across that this dog needs out of the shelter before it starts taking a toll on him mentally and then eventually physically.

If you can adopt or foster Chuck, I’m BEGGGGING you to do so. I’ll do whatever I need to help you along the process.

Chuck would do best as the only dog, but might vibe with the right dog. No cats; older respectful teens possible. House preferred, but could do a chill apartment. At this point, everything is worth a conversation. If you’re not sure if your home set up would work for him, still message me.

If you’re interested in meeting him, please message me ASAP. I can connect you with someone directly to arrange it and help navigate the process every step of the way.

If you can’t adopt or foster, please share him and help me get him out of the shelter. Please. 😔

Foster dogs may not be in the shelter anymore but they still need homes just as much. 🩷This is also a reminder to shelte...
08/02/2025

Foster dogs may not be in the shelter anymore but they still need homes just as much. 🩷

This is also a reminder to shelters not to forget about the dogs in foster - Still market them. Still post them. Still recommend them to potential adopters.

I’m surprised these dogs don’t hate me yet with all the ridiculous s**t I make them wear. 😂 I honestly think Mellie Mel ...
08/01/2025

I’m surprised these dogs don’t hate me yet with all the ridiculous s**t I make them wear. 😂 I honestly think Mellie Mel prefers life in a bucket hat now though. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Someone come save her from my antics! She’s available for adoption or foster at Austin Pets Alive. If you’re interested in Mellie Mel, please message me and I can connect you with someone for more info and a meet and greet! 🩷

I’m determined to get this dog adopted dang it! Chuck is now displayed at Mr Brown’s in Lockhart, TX. 💙🐕 Also got a coll...
08/01/2025

I’m determined to get this dog adopted dang it! Chuck is now displayed at Mr Brown’s in Lockhart, TX. 💙🐕 Also got a collage made for his kennel to show the true Chuck I know and love so so much.

If you know anyone looking to adopt or foster Chuck, send em’ my way!

🏡 Home type: Best as the only dog, but might vibe with the right dog. No cats; older respectful teens possible. House preferred, but could do a chill apartment.

Thank you Mr. Brown's Pet Stop for sponsoring the sign and card! Thank you Printing Solutions for always coming through with quality prints!

Austin Pets Alive!

Okay okay .. what if ☝️Delta throws in a pouty face and plays Sarah McLachlan? Does that make you want to adopt her?Now ...
07/27/2025

Okay okay .. what if ☝️Delta throws in a pouty face and plays Sarah McLachlan? Does that make you want to adopt her?

Now .. I can’t promise that the pouty face won’t stop once you do because she does LOVE attention and belly rubs. And if you’re not giving her enough of it, the dramatics will ensue. So, you have to be willing to put up with a bit of a drama queen. 💅🏼 👑 But in exchange, you’ll get lots of love, lottts of cuddles, and a very loyal bestie. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Delta would do best in an adult only low-traffic home with someone home often. House preferred, but could do a chill apartment. She would also enjoy a mellow dog friend! 🐕

If you’re interested in learning more, please message me and I can connect you with someone ASAP! 🩷

Bio/application:

https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/apa-a-93370

French Fry 🍟 has been at the shelter for 2 years and is prone to overheating. His coping mechanism? Kiddie pool and his ...
07/20/2025

French Fry 🍟 has been at the shelter for 2 years and is prone to overheating. His coping mechanism? Kiddie pool and his emotional support ball. 🎾 🏖️

He’s a senior gentleman, crate + house trained, could live with older respectful teens, and will need a pet free home.

If you’re interested in adopting or fostering him, here’s a few ways to inquire:

• https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/apa-a-54121

• message me and I can put you in contact with his shelter friends to coordinate a meet and greet

• go to the shelter any day between 12-6 1156 W Cesar Chavez Austin, TX *

• email [email protected] *

* = 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴

📍Austin Pets Alive!

There were some good updates!! 🥹 The remaining are still at the shelter waiting for you. If you’re interested in adoptin...
07/19/2025

There were some good updates!! 🥹 The remaining are still at the shelter waiting for you. If you’re interested in adopting, fostering, or giving a long stay a shelter break - please message me so I can get you connected with someone!

⭐️ If you have a low traffic homes without kids or other pets, you’re in high demand! ⭐️ Your home type is 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 hard to come by. Not all of the dogs shown here require that though so you’re still able to help even if you do have kiddos or other pets!

Pick my next post results -> Delta, Chuck, Nectarine, and Oatmeal’s ideal home set ups! All are in foster except for Chu...
07/19/2025

Pick my next post results -> Delta, Chuck, Nectarine, and Oatmeal’s ideal home set ups!

All are in foster except for Chuck (🥺). If you’re interested in adopting any of them or fostering Chuck, please message me!



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