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We are a foster-based 501c3 dog rescue group located in the New River Valley in VA.

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Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/little-big-dog-rescue_b135089641 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT We are a 501c3 foster-based dog rescue group located in the New River Valley in Virginia.

10/31/2026

Congratulations to Phoenix and her new family! 💛

10/30/2026

🍁📸 ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT! 🐾🍂

Our Fall Dog Photography Fundraiser is filling up FAST! Don't miss your chance to capture some adorable fall photos of your furry best friend while supporting Little Big Dog Rescue! ❤️🐶

📸 Photography by: Sage & Tails Photography

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Tails and Toe Beans
73 W. Main St., Suite 103, Pulaski, VA

💰 $20 minimum donation includes 1 dog
🐾 $10 per additional dog

❤️ ALL proceeds benefit Little Big Dog Rescue!

🚨 ONLY 4 TIME SLOTS REMAIN — RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

📲 Call 276-266-1506
📧 [email protected]

🍂 Grab one of the last 4 spots before they're gone! Beautiful photos, precious memories, and a great cause! 🐾❤️

10/30/2026

🎉🐾 WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE! 🐾🎉

We are absolutely thrilled and honored to announce that Little Big Dog Rescue has been nominated for TWO prestigious awards through the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce! 💜

🏆 Non-Profit of the Year
Little Big Dog Rescue

🏆 Distinguished Non-Profit Leader of the Year
Krystal Bond, President of Little Big Dog Rescue

WOW! 🥹❤️

When we relocated our rescue to the New River Valley in 2025, we had big dreams of making a difference for dogs and families in our community. To be recognized alongside so many incredible organizations and community leaders in such a short time is truly humbling.

But these nominations aren't just about our rescue or its leadership. They are a reflection of EVERYONE who makes our mission possible!

💜 Our incredible fosters who open their homes and hearts.

💜 Our dedicated volunteers who give so much of their time.

💜 Our adopters who give our dogs the forever homes they deserve.

💜 Our donors, supporters, veterinary partners, and community members who believe in what we do.

Every dog saved, every life changed, and every family helped is possible because of YOU.

We are incredibly proud of how far we've come, excited about where we're headed, and so grateful to be part of this wonderful community.

Congratulations to all the other nominees! It is an honor to be recognized among so many organizations and individuals doing amazing things throughout the New River Valley.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for believing in Little Big Dog Rescue! 🐾❤️

10/30/2026

🚀🐾 MEET ERNIE: YOUR FUTURE PARTNER IN CRIME...AND ADVENTURE! ❤️

If you've been dreaming of a dog who will make you laugh every single day, keep you on your toes, and love you with his whole heart...ERNIE IS YOUR BOY! 🥰

This adorable 4-month-old Heeler mix is bursting with personality! He's smart, goofy, adventurous, and absolutely LOVES life. Whether he's racing around the yard, discovering something new, or following his favorite humans everywhere they go, Ernie puts his whole heart into everything he does!

And while he's got plenty of puppy energy, he's already proving to be a pretty impressive little houseguest!

🐾 WHY YOU'LL LOVE ERNIE:

❤️ Loyal & Loving: Ernie adores his people and wants to be part of whatever you're doing!

🎾 Playful & Fun: He's always ready for a game, an adventure, or a good case of the zoomies!

🧠 Smart & Eager to Learn: That Heeler brain is always working! He'll thrive with someone who enjoys training, teaching tricks, and keeping his mind busy.

🏠 Great House Manners: Already crate-trained and almost fully housebroken! He settles beautifully in his crate when it's time to recharge.

🐶 Dog-Friendly: Loves other dogs and would enjoy having a playful canine companion!

👧 Kid-Friendly: Loves kids, too!

Now, Ernie isn't going to pretend he's a lazy couch potato. 😂 He's an energetic little guy who needs an active family willing to give him plenty of exercise, enrichment, and guidance. He's also still learning his puppy manners, including keeping those curious little teeth on toys instead of hands!

But here's the thing...

Ernie has SO much potential. With the right family, this smart, affectionate, fun-loving puppy could grow into an incredible companion for hiking, exploring, playing, and making a lifetime of memories together. ❤️

📍 4 months old | Male | Heeler Mix
🏡 Fostered in Christiansburg, VA

Ernie doesn't need a perfect family. He just needs one that will embrace his enthusiasm for life, help him learn, and love him for the wonderful little dog he already is.

💕 Could Ernie be your next great adventure?

👉 Apply to adopt: https://littlebigdog.org/dog-adoption/

10/30/2026

🎃🐾 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR DOGS! 👻

Halloween is full of spooky fun for us, but for our four-legged friends, it can be stressful and even dangerous! 🧡

Before the trick-or-treaters arrive, keep these important safety tips in mind!

🍬 Keep the Candy Away!
Chocolate and sugar-free treats containing xylitol can be toxic to dogs! Keep candy, wrappers, and treat bags safely out of reach.

🚪 Beware of Open Doors!
With trick-or-treaters coming and going, it's easy for a curious or frightened pup to slip outside. Keep dogs safely secured away from frequently opened doors.

👻 Costumes Can Be Scary!
Not every dog enjoys dressing up or seeing people in costumes! Never force your dog to wear something uncomfortable or interact with someone who frightens them.

🐕 Create a Safe, Quiet Space!
Constant doorbells, excited children, strange costumes, and unfamiliar noises can overwhelm even the friendliest dogs. Give your pup a cozy place to relax away from the excitement.

🏷️ Double-Check Identification!
Make sure your dog is wearing a secure collar with an up-to-date ID tag and that their microchip information is current. Accidents happen, and proper identification can help bring a lost pet home!

🎃 Remember: Your dog doesn't have to participate in Halloween festivities to enjoy the holiday! Sometimes the safest, happiest place for them is curled up on the couch with a favorite toy. 🧡

🐾 From all of us at Little Big Dog Rescue, have a safe, happy, and pawsitively spooky Halloween! 👻🐶

10/29/2026

🐾💙 WELCOME BOHDI! 💙🐾

WARNING: Extreme cuteness and uncontrollable wiggles ahead! 🤣😍

Meet Bohdi, our newest little heart-stealer! This adorable 12-week-old male Beagle/Jack Russell mix is basically a bundle of happiness wrapped in puppy fur! 🥹❤️

Bohdi LOVES everything and everyone! He's a happy-go-lucky little fella whose entire body seems to wiggle with excitement. Seriously, we aren't sure his tail ever stops moving! 😂🐕

🐾 Bohdi's Puppy Stats:
💙 12 weeks old
🐶 Male Beagle/Jack Russell mix
🥰 Loves EVERYTHING!
🏠 Working on housebreaking
🦴 Learning crate-training
🤣 Professional wiggle-butt!

If you're looking for a fun-loving little sidekick who will keep you smiling, Bohdi might just be your boy!

❤️ Ready to bring this wiggly little bundle of joy home?

👉 Apply to adopt Bohdi today!
https://littlebigdog.org/dog-adoption/

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Bellatrix and her new family! 🩷

10/29/2026

Little Ziggy loves to play with other dogs! He is available for adoption at littlebigdog.org.

10/29/2026

🧡🐾 WELCOME ZIGGY! 🐾🧡

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Shelter escapee immediately causes chaos in foster home! 🤣

Meet Ziggy, our 12-week-old male German Shepherd mix who officially busted out of the shelter yesterday and headed straight into foster care!

Unfortunately, his newfound freedom came with a catch… A BATH. 🛁😱 Against his will, of course.

After surviving that terrible injustice, Ziggy celebrated with a serious case of the zoomies… which ended with him running FULL SPEED into the sliding glass door. 💥🤣

Don't worry, he's perfectly fine! His pride, however, may need a little time to recover.

Clearly, he's demonstrating that superior intelligence male German Shepherds are known for! 😉🤣🙄

Despite his questionable decision-making skills, Ziggy is already proving to be an absolute blast! He's playful, curious, affectionate, and full of that goofy puppy personality we love!

🐾 ZIGGY'S STATS:

- 🐶 12-week-old male GSD mix
- 🏠 Crate-trained
- 🚽 Working on housebreaking
- ❤️ LOVES people
- 🐕 LOVES other dogs
- 🐈 Cats are still a mystery
- 📍 Fostered in Christiansburg, VA

🐰 And can we PLEASE talk about those EARS?!

Those ridiculously adorable bunny ears are just one of the many hilarious stages German Shepherd ears go through as they grow. We can't wait to see what direction they decide to go next! 😂

Ziggy is looking for a forever family ready for puppy adventures, lots of laughs, and a lifetime of love. Preferably one with clearly marked glass doors. 🤣

🧡 Ready to make Ziggy part of your family?

👉 APPLY TO ADOPT: https://littlebigdog.org/dog-adoption/

10/29/2026

👻🎃 SPOOKY MYTH BUSTERS: FOSTER EDITION! 🐾🕸️

What's REALLY scary? 😱 The number of dogs who need saving but have nowhere to go!

This Halloween, we're busting some of the biggest myths about fostering rescue dogs! 🧡

👻 MYTH #1: "Fostering is expensive!"

🎃 BUSTED! Fostering with Little Big Dog Rescue is FREE! We provide food, crates, supplies, veterinary care, and everything you need. You provide the love! ❤️

🦇 MYTH #2: "I have to commit for months!"

🎃 BUSTED! Not at all! We need short-term, weekend, holiday, and longer-term fosters. Even a little time can make a BIG difference!

🕷️ MYTH #3: "I need to be an experienced dog owner!"

🎃 BUSTED! You don't have to be a dog expert! Our team provides guidance, resources, and support to help you succeed.

💀 MYTH #4: "I'll get too attached!"

🎃 BUSTED... SORT OF! 😂 You probably WILL fall in love! But watching your foster dog find their forever family is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable. And yes, sometimes fosters become adopters! 😉

🧙‍♀️ MYTH #5: "One foster home won't make a difference!"

🎃 SO BUSTED! Every new foster home means another dog we can potentially save. YOU could be the reason a dog gets a second chance at life!

💜🐾 JUST LOOK AT ARTEMIS!

Without the incredible love, time, patience, and dedication of her foster mom, Artemis may never have had the chance at a healthy, happy life. Through every medical challenge and every step of her recovery, her foster mom has been right by her side.

🥹 And just LOOK at that happy girl! That's what it looks like when a dog knows she's loved, safe, and worth fighting for. 💜

THIS is the power of fostering. THIS is the difference ONE person can make.

🐾 THE SCARIEST TRUTH OF ALL?

We can't rescue dogs without foster homes. 💔

This spooky season, don't let the myths haunt you! Become a foster and help us turn a dog's nightmare into a happily ever after. 🏡❤️

👻 BE SOMEONE'S BOO! APPLY TO FOSTER TODAY!

🎃🐾 FOSTER APPLICATION:

👉 https://littlebigdog.org/dog-foster/

🧡 Can't foster? SHARE this post! Your share might reach our next lifesaving foster family!

Address

PO Box 283
Riner, VA
24149

Telephone

+15404683096

Website

https://littlebigdog.org/

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