One Mutt at a Time Rescue Foundation, Inc.

11/24/2025

When you choose rescue, you make a conscious choice to live a different kind of life.

You choose caring for them over a social life — every single time.

You don’t get the usual dick or butt pics…
you get cats and dogs with prolapses, breaks, blockages, and every imaginable “WTF is that?!” photo.

Your circle of friends?
They discuss p**p consistency, issues, and explosions at restaurants… if you even make it to one.

You don’t care about fashion anymore.
Comfort wins.
It’s all about what’s easy to clean after being p*ed, p**ped, puked, or bled on.

Supermodels in Vogue do raccoon eyes for aesthetics.
Rescuers have them from bottle babies and sick animals who keep you up night after night.

You’ve canceled your own doctor’s appointment because of a veterinary emergency.
You know it’s not logical… yet you still do it.

You wake up an hour earlier just to clean all the p**p and p*e so you might — might — get ready for work on time… only to get fully ready and then slip in more p**p or p*e on your way out the door.

You wake up with random scratches, bruises, bumps, and marks you don’t remember getting.
You punch yourself trying to break up a puppy fight with one hand, trip over your own feet because someone darted between your legs, or smack your elbow and shin on a kennel door.
You constantly look like you got jumped by a gang of raccoons — and honestly, sometimes that’s not far off.

You get up at 5 AM for an adoption event, even if you went to bed at 3 AM, because these animals need a home other than yours.

You turn down plans because you dream of finally binge-watching TV and napping on a holiday…
UNTIL a foster calls with an emergency.

We take on the Frankencats and the Kujo dogs because we have the love, patience, and knowledge to help them trust again after humans failed them.

This is my circle. My family. My people.
We’re crazy — but we care more than is reasonable.

God bless the rescuers.
This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the fosters, kennel staff, vets, techs, and everyone who can identify the scent of pet wipes as your perfume/cologne… we see you and we love you!

If any of this speaks to your soul…
If you read this and think, “Yep, that’s me”…

👉 Please consider fostering and or volunterting.
The animals — and we at One Mutt at a Time Rescue — need you now more than ever. 🧡🐾
www.onemuttatatime.com

11/21/2025

✨ A Very Special Thank You to Someone Who Means the World to Us ✨

When my rescue partner, Juli Nagashima retired, I suddenly stepped into a whole new level of responsibility. Due to our opposite schedules, She handled the daytime vet appointments and I handled the late ones — it worked. But with me working full-time and on my own now, getting animals to and from the vet became one of my biggest challenges.

Then came someone who stepped up in the most unexpected, selfless, and heart-forward ways…
Someone who has become absolutely invaluable to One Mutt at a Time.

💛 Please help us celebrate the incredible JULIE BOYES! 💛

This woman has shown compassion that is rare, kindness that is genuine, and a heart that has left me in disbelief and happy tears more times than I can count.

➡️ When I’m in a bind and need animals picked up? She’s my first call.
➡️ When I need help getting animals to vet appointments I can’t juggle with my full-time job? My first call.
➡️ And on top of that… she quietly pays for surgeries and treatments at drop-off so when I arrive later to pick up the animal, the bill is already taken care of — no announcement, no credit wanted, just pure generosity 💜

But her heart didn’t stop there.

🎉 For her own birthday, she asked her friends and family to donate to the rescue in lieu of gifts.
Her birthday fundraiser raised $750 for the animals in one of our most critical times of monetary need.
That level of selflessness is something you can’t teach — it’s who she is at her core.

There is so much behind the scenes that people never see in rescue day to day— vet runs, follow-ups, check-ins, transport, supplies, coordination.
Fostering is amazing, but rescue needs all kinds of angels. From day one, Julie made it clear she couldn’t foster — but instead of stepping back, she said, “How else can I help?”
…and she has helped in every way imaginable.

She checks in on the animals, asks about their progress, sends supplies when we’re struggling, and truly believes in seeing every animal through until adoption. She is like a guardian angel walking alongside them during their journey.

Julie, your heart is something rare. Your compassion is unmatched. Your support has carried us through some of the hardest moments, and we are SO blessed and beyond grateful to call you a dear friend. 🫶🏼

🐾 Rescue takes a village… and we’re so lucky you’re part of ours! 🤗
Please join us in daying THANK YOU JULIE — a true angel to our animals and our rescue. 💛✨🐶😽

11/21/2025

Come on out to our Adopt and Sip collab with Mornin Java! We will be at the pet supplies plus tomorrow Saturday from 12-4! Hope to see you all there!

11/20/2025

✨ ONE MUTT AT A TIME PRESENTS: PAWLIDAY PARTNERS ✨

A special Thanksgiving foster-for-a-few-days program

The holidays can be hard — for people and for the homeless animals we care for every single day. This year, we’re starting something brand new and incredibly special to my heart: Pawliday Partners.

For the very first time, we’re inviting the community to host a dog, puppy, kitten or cat for just a few days over Thanksgiving.
You’ll pick up your Pawliday Partner on Wednesday and bring them back on Sunday.

It’s the purfect way to:
❤️ Bring some love and warmth into your home for the holiday
🐾 Give an animal a break from the kennel or rescue environment
📸 Help us get them adopted by sending us ALL the cute photos and videos you take
💛 And who knows… you might fall in love and make them a permanent part of the family!

As many of you know, this year has been especially tough for me personally. With no family left and our rescue work centered around animals who have nobody… the idea of filling homes with furry companionship during the holidays feels more meaningful than ever. 🥹❤️‍🩹

Let’s cheer each other up. Let’s make sure no one — human or animal — spends Thanksgiving alone.
If you’d like to participate in our Pawliday Partners program, please send us a message or fill out our foster application on our website. www.onemuttatatime.com. Spots are limited so we can ensure every animal is matched safely and appropriately.

Let’s make this holiday season a little warmer, a little brighter, and filled with love — one mutt at a time. 🧡🐶🐱🍂

11/17/2025

💙 Help Duke & Rocky Get Their Much-Needed Spa Day! 💙

Today we have two big, deserving boys heading in for full grooms, and we need your help to make it happen.

🖤 DUKE – 120 pounds of pure German Shepherd love.
He came back to us tick-infested, filthy, and clearly neglected. After decompressing and realizing he’s finally safe, it’s time to help this big guy feel clean, comfortable, and brand new.

🤎 ROCKY – Found as a stray three weeks ago.
His stray hold is officially over, and we’re starting his full vetting and prep for his FurEver home. A proper groom is the first step to helping him shine like the amazing dog he is.

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We desperately need to raise $300 TODAY to cover both grooms.

These boys have been through more than enough. Let’s show them what real love looks like by giving them the clean, fresh start they deserve.

💛 Every dollar helps.
💛 Donations go directly to their care.
💛 Venmo / Zelle / PayPal appreciated! One Mutt at a Time Rescue 951-410-5596
Thank you for always lifting these babies up. Let’s get Duke & Rocky pampered! 🛁🐾

11/12/2025

Please help us with funds for Benny's Medical Care. 🙏
He's at the vet today, getting sedated so they can fully shave him down and get all those painful spurs off him, and help get to the cause of the infected foot. We literally found Maggots in his foot yesterday!! 🤢 The vet was so sweet, and flushed them fully out , but that's just fhe beginning. We don't know what we are about to find out after we get all that matted fur off him. ❤️‍🩹 this boy knows only neglect and abandonment, running for his life! Now he knows we are helping him, and his sweet eyes winked at me with gratitude. We are here to help you get better sweet Benny boy! 💙 thank you for your donation or share.

11/09/2025

Please share! VanGogh was adopted to a loving mommy 6 months ago and he somehow slipped out the door two weeks ago and she has been scouring the streets daily frantically since! We are al devastated as he doesn't know the outdoors since he was raised and is an indoor kitty only. Help us bring Pip home! Thank you for sharing. 😿🙏

11/07/2025

🚨 LOST CAT – PLEASE HELP US FIND VAN GOGH (Now “Pip”)! 🚨

Our sweet boy Van Gogh, now called Pip, has gone missing! 💔
He was adopted to a loving home back in April, and recently slipped out the door somehow. He’s been missing for two weeks now in the Melbourne Pl area of riverside.

His adopter has been searching tirelessly — posting flyers, searching online, checking shelters, and walking the neighborhood every day. We just found out and are absolutely heartbroken. 💔

Van Gogh came to us as a teenager after he and his siblings were dumped in a box at Mary S. Roberts, and we took them in as a rescue partner. He grew into the most affectionate, gentle, and special boy — it’s devastating to think he’s out there scared, cold, and hungry.

😿 Details:
   •   Name: Van Gogh / “Pip”
   •   Male, neutered, microchipped (chip company notified)
   •   Domestic short hair/ Bengal mix
   •   Indoor-only cat — not familiar with being outside
   •   Very Friendly but likely scared.

📍 Last seen: 2 weeks ago, Melbourne Pl. Riverside.
📞 If you see him, please call immediately: (951)410-5596

Please check your garages, sheds, porches, and yards — indoor cats often hide close by and may not travel far!
Let’s bring this sweet boy home where he belongs. ❤️. Please share 🙏

11/07/2025

Our gorgeous, smart, and uniquely coated Chittie girl Alexis has found her forever home! 💕

Her new mama had a beloved pittie for 15 wonderful years who recently passed, leaving an empty spot in her heart and home. She missed having that joyful energy and loving companionship—so when she met Alexis, it was love at first sight! 🥹🐾

Alexis is already settling in beautifully, soaking up all the love and attention she can get, and has officially claimed her throne as the resident couch hippo 👑🐶. She may have endless zoomies, but she knows exactly when it’s cuddle time—and that’s one of her favorite parts of the day.

We couldn’t be happier for these two amazing ladies. Here’s to new beginnings, cozy snuggles, and lots of happy tails ahead! 💗
Happy tails, Alexis!

11/06/2025