Queen's Best Stumpy Dog Rescue

01/14/2026

The “oh s**t, we’re at the vet” moment, followed by the head slump of defeat. 🫠

We’re going down the roster of sanctuary residents and today is Bowie’s turn for his exam, X-rays, dental cleaning, and rabies booster. If you can empathize with what it’s like to have a chronic disease, you can probably relate to Bowie and his reluctance to being at the vet. He was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease a few years back, and it’s been a journey for the guy. Thankfully he’s been doing well on his current medication regimen, but when he was in full flare up mode, things got really scary for a bit. His body wasn’t absorbing nutrients and no matter how much he ate, his body wasn’t holding onto weight. The process of getting him diagnosed and back to a healthy weight was a challenge, to say the least. He had repeated appointments, numerous tests, was poked and prodded, went on multiple medications and home injections which changed his appetite, water intake, bathroom needs, attitude, and mood. He’s been on a maintenance dose of prednisone for a few years now but when the doses were high, that roid rage was intense.

The prednisone has been effective for his IBD, but it’s also hard on his liver. Dental health is a top priority for all dogs, but even more so for any dog that has heart issues, liver issues, or kidney issues.

For those that may not know, dental health is DIRECTLY related to overall physical health. When a dog’s breath is funky, or a tooth is infected, that bacteria travels straight into the blood stream, right to the heart, liver, and kidneys. Brushing teeth and giving dental chews at home, alone, isn’t going to cut it. They need yearly deep cleaning at the vet’s office. It’s the best sure bet way you can have the most positive impact in helping your dog live the longest, healthiest life possible. If your dog’s never had a dental cleaning before, take this as your sign to schedule an appointment. Your dog will be so grateful, and you’ll be adding to your time together. ♥️

01/08/2026

, Mosey, got the first dental cleaning of 2026! It was a routine cleaning with just one minor extraction of an incisor. His spine is looking good with even disc space, and he has mild hip dysplasia. His chest and abdomen are clear with no signs of any internal growths - always a win for any senior dog! All in all, a great health report for Mosey!

Thanks to your generosity during our Giving Tuesday campaign, combined with end of year donations, ten of our dogs are scheduled to receive their yearly dental cleaning, exam, and xrays. Next up is sanctuary senior, Corey, next week!

01/05/2026

Please welcome our newest pair of grannies, Jojo and Tessie!

It’s one thing to be a homeless senior dog in today’s world, and it’s another to be a homeless senior dog with special needs. Fortunately, these two old ladies are safe and decompressing in foster homes. 🐾

Jojo is the sweetest 10yr old corgi/Australian shepherd mix. She found herself in need of rescue after her owner passed away, and extended family not being able to keep her due to their own dog’s reactivity. Due to her needs, Jojo was repeatedly rejected by other rescues and would have deteriorated in a shelter, likely not making it out. Jojo has a history of seizures, which is thankfully under control with daily medications. When she first arrived, a lump was found under her ear, which became ulcerated, and is being treated with antibiotics. She’s heading in to see Dr. Stone next week to have the lump removed and sent out for testing, along with a dental cleaning and X-rays of her hips. There’s still a lot to learn about Jojo as she adapts to a new environment, new family, and new corgi foster brofur, but the most important part is she’s safe. So many thank yous to and for stepping up to foster Jojo. ♥️

Tessie is an 11yr old corgi, busted out of right after Christmas. She was surrendered to the shelter because her family was unable to provide for her veterinary needs. As it turned out, Tessie’s entire bladder was filled with bladder stones, which had been forming for a very long time. Her bladder was so full of stones, she barely had space to hold urine, and she struggled to relieve herself. She’s been decompressing and recovering from bladder stone surgery, which was generously donated by her foster family. She’s still in need of a dental cleaning, which will be done at a later time. Now that the stones are out, she’s slowly showing some s***k, is acclimating to life with her new furry pack (foster brofur Luka and two cats) and has already won the hearts of her foster parents. So many thank yous to and for stepping up to foster Tessie, and already going above and beyond for her. ♥️

To help us continue this important work, please donate towards our medical fund. We can’t do this without you. 🫶

12/26/2025

On a cold and wet day, seeing , venture bravely into the rain, is something else. She’s not phased by the droplets hitting her head and body. She lifts her head and sniffs the air in curiosity, not fear. Watching her come inside to seek out the warmth and comfort of her crate, before passing out into a sound sleep is a visual reminder that she knows that she’s safe and home. ♥️

12/24/2025

It’s that time of year for this oldie, but goodie! ♥️🎄🎅🏻🐾🐶

12/12/2025

Attention NorCal Corgparents!

Are you struggling with your corgi’s attitude? Are you a first-time corgparent overwhelmed by the conflicting information found online? Or maybe you’ve tried working with different trainers with little improvement? Whatever you may be struggling with, whether it be anxiety, overexcitement, leash reactivity, dog aggression, or your corgi biting you, our Rules and Boundaries Workshop is something that benefits ALL corgparents. For the first time ever, we’re bringing our 5 Rules and Boundaries Workshop to Northern California! With an emphasis on relationship-based training, founder and head trainer, Susan, helps corgparents better understand their corgi’s behaviors through their state of mind. This isn’t just a rules and boundaries training for the dog - it’s a corgparent bootcamp, and behavior reset for all. Email [email protected] for more information.

DAYS + TIME: Saturday + Sunday, 12pm - 6pm
LOCATION: Drake’s Barrel House, San Leandro, CA
SUGGESTED MINIMUM DONATION: $500 per household (check, PayPal, Venmo, website donation)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: We require proof your dog is up to date on vaccinations (specifically rabies). To further keep all parties safe, if you are feeling ill or were recently exposed to Covid, please test prior to attending. This workshop may take place partially or totally outdoors and may be postponed due to inclement weather.

11/30/2025

Today marks 10yrs since this sequence of events took place - a decade since my heart dog, Oliver, earned his wings.

Pears, the pittie in the pic, alerted me to something in Oliver’s chest. We found out that night that he had a mass next to his heart, and there was nothing we could do but let him go. It’s why he lost muscle mass, why he had a seizure, and why I insist on routine X-rays, since.

At every workshop, I share stories about Wally and Oliver’s early days, and Wally’s impact in my training journey, but Oliver… he (and Eva) are the reasons QBSDR exists. He was our first rescue, adopted at a Petsmart adoption event. I shared him on FB, hoping someone would want him. The next day, he was still there, so Mike and I decided to adopt him. S**t hit the fan in every possible way, but we remained committed to our boy.

Knowing what I know now, it was the shadiest experience, but at the time, we didn’t know any better. No required meet n greet (we went home and got Wally anyway), no home check, no questions asked. Just a signature, a check, and then Oliver handed to us, followed by the cold shoulder when we had additional questions of our own.

A year later, we learned that Duain Prietz, the president of Best of Buddies, was incarcerated for five years for animal cruelty, animal hoarding, and animal neglect. We learned that Oliver lived amongst dead animals - that he was amongst over 200 other animals on the property. That experience was the moment a giant spotlight was shed on the ugly underside of irresponsible, shady rescue. It’s why I believe so passionately in our process, and our duties as guardians to these amazing, sentient beings.

I can’t stress enough that now, more than ever in the history of animals, is the time we as humans, need to do better. Please stop breeding, please stop buying puppies, please spay and neuter, keep your dogs, and start being a part of the solution rather than adding to the problem. Please adopt, foster, volunteer, donate, or just share. Help spread the wildfire of change, and put out the wildfire of the pet overpopulation crisis. -Susan

09/24/2025

🚀 Join Our Race for the Rescues! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Hey Corgi Nation! 🌟 We’re gearing up for an amazing fundraising event and we need YOU to be part of our team! Join our team and help us make a huge impact for a cause that’s close to all of our stumpy little hearts.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, pro at pack walks, or just want to support from the sidelines, there’s a place for you on our team. Together, we can raise funds and awareness for QBSDR and make a real difference in the lives of corgis in need.

👟 How to Get Involved:
1. Sign Up: racefortherescues.org/teams/qbsdr
2. Fundraise: Help us reach our goal by spreading the word and collecting donations.
3. Race Day: Join us for a fun and inspiring day of running, cheering, and community spirit!

Let’s lace up our sneakers, rally our friends and family, and show what we can achieve together. Your support means the world to us and all the animals the Race supports.

💪 Ready to make a difference? Comment below or DM us for more details. Let’s run, raise, and rescue! 🐾❤️


09/22/2025

On this , please remember Miss Wanda and share her story with your fellow corgi families.

Did you know that Myositis, a class of muscle diseases, is a confirmed hereditary disease found in Pembroke Welsh Corgis? Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Masticatory Myositis have been diagnosed in Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

It can present as exercise intolerance, muscle atrophy, muscle weakness, muscle inflammation, difficulty chewing, difficulty swallowing, lethargy, weak facial muscles, coughing and regurgitating water and food, skin lesions, and a host of other symptoms.

If your dog is experiencing any of these symptoms, please consult with an internal medicine vet and get a blood panel to check their muscle enzyme levels. If they are elevated, that could be an indication of muscle inflammation activity, and they may have a form of myositis. Further testing, like a muscle biopsy may be required.

Miss Wanda, who came to us at the end of July 2020, with many of the above symptoms, required eating and drinking upright in a Bailey chair, due to difficulty swallowing, choking on food, and regurgitating food and water. She had skin lesions, loss of muscle mass, labored breathing, and would tire easily. She moved slowly, but with so much intention. Sadly, at the end of Oct. 2020, Miss Wanda passed from complications of end stage Dermatomyositis. We got to love and care for her for three amazing months.

If your corgi is experiencing any of the above symptoms, please get them seen and tested with a specialist, and ask about myositis. While rare, it can be treated with steroids and immunosuppressants, and managed if caught early enough.♥️

Awareness is key! Please share this post with all corgi families to help spread awareness about canine myositis in Pembroke Welsh Corgis! 🙏

08/29/2025

On this , I hope your heart swells with gratitude for the love and joys shared between you and your furry loved ones. Grief and loss is a deeply painful, personal experience, and a profound part of our human growth journey. It’s one of our greatest gifts - the unconditional love of an animal that moves you to feel so deeply. With life, comes loss, and if we fear loss or try to avoid it, life can never be fully lived. Wherever you are in your healing journey with grief, from one dog parent to another, you’ll be okay. Sending you big hugs. ❤️🐾🌈

07/19/2025

Two weeks ago, Earl, our senior hospice boy, earned his wings after a long battle with cancer.

Anyone that met Earl likely has fond memories of a sweet, affectionate dog, yet those that lived with Earl can tell you about a very different experience. Bishop his lordship, Earl of QBSDR, was an incredibly fortunate and complex little low-rider. Fortunate, because not many dogs like him - senior corgi with advanced, inoperable thyroid cancer, and a bite history - make it out of the shelter alive. Complex, because understanding him took patience and compassion. What came easy though, was wanting to do right by him, and loving him.

After finding himself at the shelter at the age of 9yrs with cancer, he was adopted by his second family, who gave him a home for just under a year, before returning him to the shelter for biting. Shortly after, he joined the QBSDR pack, and spent the last 7mos with his foster family, making his way through a bucketlist. If you’re a spiritual being, it’s easy to grasp the idea that Earl ended up exactly where he was meant to end up. He taught what he was meant to teach, and touched the hearts of those he was meant to impact.

Despite his complicated history, Earl lived with a zest for life, and pep in his step. Because of the kindness his foster family showed him, he was able to spend the remainder of his time taking in the experiences given to him, making memories with those that cared for him, and most importantly, being surrounded by those that loved him, in his final moments. We’re so grateful for the unwavering commitment shown to Earl, during his time of need. Thank you for courageously opening your hearts and home to Earl. Frap free, sweet boy. You’ll never be alone with your angel crew. ♥️🌈🐾

07/18/2025

Got a photogenic pup? (Let’s be real, ALL corgs are photogenic!) Now’s their time to shine for a good cause! Photo contest details, below! 👇

PHOTO CONTEST! After raising more than $8,000 the last three months for rescues, we're beginning our fourth month — August! Calling for photo entries.

To enter:
✅ Post a photo of your dog in the comments below.
✅ Include your dog’s name.
✅ Mention the rescue organization you want to support.

ENTRIES CLOSE end of day Sunday July 20. Don't delay!
August Winners will receive a message through Facebook Messenger.

Here’s what you'll win:
🌟 Your dog's photo will be featured on one of our dog treats.
🦴 The treats will be named after your dog & listed on our site.
❤️ We’ll donate $5 per bag sold to the rescue you chose.

Pups helping pups. At CorgiCafeandBakery.com, we're happy to celebrate your pup and to give back to the rescues that change lives every day.

We'll fundraise for any rescue. It doesn't have to be a rescue we already support, we are opening it up to all rescues! You pick the rescue you'd like to benefit when you post your pup's pic in the comments!

, No Tails About It Corgi Rescue, Colorado Corgis and Friends Rescue, Southeast Corgi Rescue, Queen's Best Stumpy Dog Rescue, Dachshund Haus and Corgi Rescue, Corgi Club, East Coast Corgi Rescue, Faerydog Corgi Rescue