Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

06/06/2026

VIRGIL IS ON HIS WAY TO HIS "HOSPICE HOME"

VIRGIL'S eye drops were packed up, along with his collar, Leash and his special blanket today .. He is now on the road to his FUREVER HOME.. This is a special home that takes in only Hospice Doggies..and/or very special need Doggies and they have taken several from The Sanctuary.. We know all about this family and trust them wholeheartedly to give ANY doggie a wonderful fulfilling life for however long they may have left.. VIRGIL fits the criteria and he certainly is a HOSPICE DOGGIE.. So off he went on a new adventure of LOVE, A HOME, AND EXCELLENT CARE.. They take care of all medical expenses.. It is a happy time for VIRGIL.. a little sad for us to see him go.. I will go unhook the camera in "VIRGIL'S" Room now.. No need to peek in and see how he is doing anymore because HE will have all the attention he needs... BYE VIRGIL... You sweet little Ol' Man.....

VIRGIL - - OFF TO HIS HOSPICE HOME

06/06/2026

MINNIE is here safe & sound..

MINNIE arrived at the Sanctuary around 1:00 PM with " Aunt Tami".. There was not a peep out of her the entire ride to us from Columbus. MINNIE although matted and in need of help was in very good spirits.. She was allowed to settle down for a little bit and then we began her intake..
She had VERY long nails & one nail had curved around her paw pad and was embedded deep in the pad.. It sas gently pulled out with no bleeding.. It had been in her paw pad for a very long time and scar tissue surrounded it. She has very few teeth but what she does have are rotten and the lower canine is wiggly loose. Terrible breath.. She was brushed out removing the knotted matts and then given a bath.. She also has a huge hard tumor on her abdomen which does not seem to be attached to the abdominal wall ..Not a peep out of her the entire time. :).. She was put in her nice soft bed in a Lobby Condo Kennel and had a great lunch.. Promptly falling asleep.. When she awoke... she barked & spun around... Happy & tail wagging.. Our next step is her Vet appointment early next week. MINNIE does have a heart Murmur and is on heart meds.. so, any surgery will be tricky but doable...IF the Vet gives us a warm & Fuzzy feeling about the safety of anesthesia.. Ah yes, A tough case to say the least. MINNIE is guessed to be 10 Yrs. old.. She weighs 6 Lbs 11 Oz
MINNIE is a very sweet little gal, we do not believe she is spayed.. We shall see. She LOVES to be petted & loved & enjoys being around other doggies.. hopefully her future is bright.
PICTURES are from the Dog Pound - FREEDOM RIDE - arriving with Aunt Tami - Intake (nails) ** notice the nail held in my hemostats**...THAT was embedded in her paw pad :( ... - that nasty tumor on her abdomen..
HAPPIER pictures will be coming as well as the outcome of her Vet appointment... STAY TUNED !!!

MINNIE ON HER JOURNEY

06/05/2026

AMAZING !! LEIA found her furever home yesterday !!

A former adopter and a fan of the Pomeranian Breed . Fell in love with Leia's picture.. so she got another application submitted and came for their Meet & Greet yesterday.. LEIA knew that in her heart THIS was the Mama she was hoping for.. ( as you can see in the going home picture) KISSES by LEIA.. :)
They visited for quite awhile and the decision was made... soooo.. Off they went for HOME.. This Mama has another Sanctuary Doggy (Della) now named Taz. AND LEIA is getting along very well with her.. LEIA is following her new Mama all over the house and enjoying her secure fenced yard.. Such a happy report and all we can say is........
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL !!
**Kisses**

06/05/2026

ATTENTION ATTENTION... MINNIE is on the road !

MINNIE is on the road with "Aunt Tami" as I type.. They are coming from Columbus so I just got an ETA of 1:20 PM.. We are all ready for little MINNIE and can't wait until she arrives.. We will know more later of her condition.. STAY TUNED..
FREEDOM RIDE TO ISHAS..

06/05/2026

DINING ROOM ANTIQUE TABLE & FOUR CHAIRS "FREE"

THE Antique table that was in the Lobby of ISHAS needs a new home ! FREE FREE FREE ! Out front of the sanctuary .. YOU PICK UP !!
HURRY HURRY HURRY MUST BE GONE TODAY !
ALSO...
2 IGLOO DOG HOUSES !!

I.S.H.A.S.
3620 E. State Rd.
Port Clinton, OH 43452

Nancy

06/04/2026

AND on this beautiful day !! PADDINGTON GOT ADOPTED

PADDINGTON has been admired by this family for a long time and today they took a long drive to meet him !! BUT they arrived early and had to wade through all the other Lobby Dogs to our quiet Bonding room to meet PADDINGTON.. YEP! He is the one for us , they said.. So after going through paperwork thoroughly and getting MR. PADDINGTON to settle down a bit for his going home picture... And then ON THE ROAD for home... They all arrived safely and PADDINGTON is checking out his new home with his new Mama ( who is a Dog Groomer BTW) & Grandma! They all live together :)
and (of course) all we can say is.....
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL !
MORE " AT HOME" PICTURES WILL BE COMING STAY TUNED !!

06/03/2026

GOOD NEWS ! GOOD NEWS ! **PRINCESS PICKED OUT HER FUREVER HOME ***

This wonderful family came in to meet a few of our Precious Lobby Doggies... AND PRINCESS picked this family as HERS and only hers !!
She was a very happy little Girl when she picked out this family... They met SEVERAL doggies ... BUT PRINCESS was the one for them and PRINCESS could not be happier.. So home they ALL went !
Overnight went well and ALL slept soundly.. AND ALL WE CAN SAY IS....
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL !
MORE home pictures will be coming !!

06/03/2026

TRANSPORT HAS BEEN SECURED !! Minnie WILL arrive TOMORROW !!!

Thank Goodness for "Aunt Tami" .. (Former adopter & transporter, and very good friend)... She will bring little MINNIE to The Sanctuary Tomorrow...
ANOTHER ONE SAVED.. Now onto DONATIONS.. Where are we at with this ?? Can ANYONE help ??
Nancy & The Crew

06/03/2026

BIG BIG FAVORS TO ASK !! CAN YOU HELP SAVE Minnie????

THIS little sassy one is in dire straights at a Dog Shelter in COLUMBUS.. She has MULTIPLE medical/surgical problems BUT, she deserves a CHANCE of life for however long she has.. Even though we are short staffed at this time.. HOW in the world can we say NO???
THIS IS WHAT IT WILL TAKE SAVE MINNIE:
** Minnie WAS supposed to go to another rescue.. BUT.. when they saw all of her problems,They had to decline her :( **
1. WE "NEED" TRANSPORT FROM COLUMBUS TO ISLAND SAFE HARBOR ANIMAL SANCTUARY ( and soon ) .. This WILL be a "no paws on ground transport."
IF YOU CAN... Please call us ASAP at 419-960-7487.. We have crates.. She is tiny.. 6 Lbs!!
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2. WE "NEED" Someone to sponsor her and help with medical/Surgical ( once examined) bills. Directly to:
WESTVIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL
3032 Napoleon Rd.
Fremont, Oh 43420
(419) 960-7487 ( Credit Cards over the phone)
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3. LET US BAN TOGETHER AND TRY to "SAVE" Little Minnie.. What do you say?? CAN WE????

06/03/2026