Queen's Best Stumpy Dog Rescue

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

06/16/2025

So many f**k yeses!! Indy’s results came back as gingival hyperplasia - benign hyperplastic growths of the gums!! 🙌

06/13/2025

Happy Friday, from Miss Dottie! 👅

06/12/2025

Update on Joey:
Joey is fully recovered from his neuter! He didn’t show any signs of discomfort and his dental was a routine cleaning with no extractions. He’s filling out and his personality is really coming through. His bloodwork came back normal, and his X-rays show that he’s orthopedically, a healthy dog. We’re most excited about his Von Willebrand test coming back negative! 🙌

When Joey was first rescued, we had deep concerns about whether he may have come from the same location as another dog (Willoughby), who was also abandoned in a parking lot in very similar physical condition, and is Joey’s doppelganger. Had he tested positive for this bleeding disorder, we would have insisted he be an only dog to prevent complications from possible injuries.

Since Joey’s vW came back negative, and learning more about his personality, he would do well in a household with a female dog. It’s not recommended he be placed with a male dog due to how dominant he’s been with the boys. He’s a very high energy, rambunctious guy that will need a lot of consistent work to reinforce the rules and boundaries he’s been learning. He’s a very curious guy that will need continued exposure and socialization to his environments. There’s no doubt that he will make a wonderful addition to an active household that can maintain the structure and leadership he needs to be led through life.

All placements are through a foster-to-adopt process, and his approved applicant will be required to complete our 5 Rules and Boundaries training to best set him up for success. We’ve received a ton of interest and inquires about Joey which will take some time to go through, so we ask that you please be patient as we get through applications. If you’re in the LA area, it’s encouraged that you come to a hike to meet Joey in person. More updates to come.

06/09/2025

After all these years working in corgi rescue, if there’s one piece of advice I want to pass on to pet parents, it’s to do full body X-rays at least once a year. I can say with confidence that not every dog that “looks” physically healthy actually is. Many are stoic as f**k - there’s no way of actually knowing what’s going on inside unless you actually take a look, especially if they’re new to you. Are you going to see the subtle signs? The slight shift in gait? The change in breathing? The slight hunch in their back? If a mass is growing internally? Look at the circled parts of Walker’s X-rays. We wouldn’t know of the progression he’s experiencing without them. He’s still moving, eating, drinking, doing all things normally. The only change is a slight cough.

Physically, you can’t tell anything is wrong with him other than his missing eyes. The x-rays are what reveal everything. Last year, Walker’s trachea was still normal. This year it’s collapsed to half it’s size. His bone spurs have progressively spread to more vertebrae each year, and the disc space is narrowing. His heart is enlarged with a grade 4 murmur. These dogs have taught me how important it is to make x-rays a normal part of your dog’s routine care. Get them every year so you can monitor changes. They’re even more important in their senior years.

There is so much irresponsible breeding going on that dogs are ending up with things like hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative joint disease, and a multitude of congenital defects. The cancer rate in dogs is at nearly 50%. You’re not going to see whether a mass is growing on their spleen, their liver, if they have cancer in their lungs, or even stones in their bladder without x-rays. If discovered early, intervention is still on the table. We’ve had numerous incidents where routine X-rays found tumors early, allowing them to be surgically removed. It’s absolutely devastating when you have to rush your dog to the vet because something’s off, only to learn it’s “too late” because the tumor ruptured. Help your dog, and yourself by making X-rays a part of routine, preventative care. Pls give this a share so your fellow pet parents are aware too.
-Susan

06/03/2025

Dottie’s recovering well! Her spay went very smoothly and her dental cleaning was a routine cleaning with no extractions. Her follow-up urinalysis thankfully showed no bacteria, which is always a concern with IVDD dogs. The downside is her urine was filled with struvite crystals. With the amount of crystals she has, she’s at risk of developing bladder stones, so she’ll need to be on a prescription diet, and her bladder monitored.

We always suggest routine X-rays for all dogs, so for Dottie, those X-rays should also be utilized to monitor whether any stones develop. Anyone that has expressed interest in Dottie should be aware of these changes. She’s otherwise a very spunky and motivated lady! The way she takes off in her wheels is remarkable to see. Every so often when she’s not in her wheels, she’ll stand and take a couple of steps! 🙌 She definitely pees on her own, and also sometimes loses control when she gets too excited while walking. She’s gets along with dogs and loves people and children.

Right now, she’s working through some separation anxiety, which has gotten better, and some leash reactivity. It’ll be important that her future home maintain rules and boundaries so she’s in a stable mindset VS overly babying her because of her special needs.

She’s going to make an active household very happy with how ready and willing she is for long walks, hikes, and adventures! The incredible thing about Dottie is she’s motivated, and that motivation is going to take her places. The next steps for Miss Dottie is getting her placed in a foster-to-adopt home that will love and appreciate her for the incredible, spunkster that she is!

06/02/2025

, White Walker, has so much going on in his little body. It’s honestly so hard to not get pi**ed off when I think about what he’s been through, is currently going through, and that his issues are the result of irresponsible, for-profit breeding. There’s a reason why conservation breeding takes place - it’s to prevent congenital issues from being passed on, but that’s not the case anymore. This breed is so wildly popular that for-profit breeders are popping up left and right. Whoever brought him into the world clearly didn’t care about his well-being or the welfare of any animals they bred, let alone the families they sold to.

When Walker ended up at the shelter at 5yrs old, he already had one eye missing, which meant his family cared enough to pay for surgery. Why he ended up at the shelter, we’ll never know, but what we do know is he’s already experienced glaucoma in both eyes, which causes so much pain, resulting in the loss of both of them. He has spondylosis in his spine, with bone spurs growing and worsening through the entire mid section of his back. The cartilage in his body is weakening - his ears have fallen and his trachea is now collapsing, which will impact his breathing and recovery from coughing. His heart is enlarged, and he has a Grade 4/6 murmur on the right side of his heart, which will ultimately lead to fluid build up in the abdomen VS the sac around the heart. When it’s around the heart, meds can help, but in the abdomen, it’ll need to be drained.

Walker’s heading in to see the cardiologist this Friday. He’ll need an echocardiogram, after which we’ll have a better prognosis and treatment plan. He’s already been started on four medications and has been his usual self in the yard and with the pack. At 11yrs old, the rest of Walker’s time gets to be filled with sniff adventures and reminding him every day, just how special and remarkable of a guy he is. Please keep Walker in your thoughts, and send nothing but good juju to the old man.