Camp Chaos Big Paw Rescue Inc.

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Camp Chaos Big Paw Rescue Inc.

We are a small giant dog rescue specializing in Saint Bernards, Great Pyrenees and Newfoundlands.

11/10/2026

Gracie is in the hands of the vet. You can tell she’s not feeling well but hopefully she’ll have relief and answers today as to what’s happening to her body.

Dr Hillard is currently running bloodwork, skin scraping, chest X-rays and removing the tumor.

We’re asking for prayers and healing energy for a positive outcome for her.

Gracie is going to need ongoing care yo manage her skin and quite possibly prescription food. We are currently putting together an Amazon wish list for her.

I’ll update everyone later today with the outcome. 🙏🏻 I want to sincerely thank everyone for their support for Gracie and the rescue. I can’t even tell you how much that means to us to know you’re behind us. If you would still like to donate to her medical expenses you still can and we could always use the help as we have several other dogs who are also in need of medical care. I will post more on those later.

Our links to donate are as follows:

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:
Cashapp: $campchaosrescue
Zelle: 801-647-3312

You can also donate directly to the vet for her care today.

Town n Country Animal Hospital
813-885-2791

11/09/2026

This post is going to be really hard to write. Mostly because of the amount of work, years and dedication I’ve put into this rescue over the years. But we’ve hit a point where I’m going to have to make some hard decisions unless we can find a solution.

Over the past year we’ve had 11 dogs essentially stolen from the rescue by people who agreed to foster or volunteers that were helping to ensure they’re safe in homes. These are dogs we assumed the vet expenses on and never received an adoption fee to offset those expenses. As such, it’s caused a financial loss.

We learned from that, tightened our bootstraps and moved on hoping to recover. But we didn’t recover. Instead we unknowingly ended up with several medical cases that have absorbed the remaining of our finances. We had an English cream retriever and a Bernese mountain dog both come in with severe gastrointestinal issues that took months and nearly $2k to sort out. We still have not gotten to the bottom of it with the retriever. So she needs more medical care before she can be placed.

We have several heartworm positive dogs that are being treated and another one who needs X-rays on her hips to figure out why she has an occasional limp. She’s a very young Great Pyrenees too. She deserves a pain free life.

The more pressing is Grace. We have been quietly working with Grace for a few months now. She came in nearly hairless with a raging skin infection that we’ve been treating. Her people she trusted dumped her. We’ve tried different diets, multiple medicated baths, antibiotics and apoquel but it always comes back. Now she’s developed a lump on her chest that has us all fearful. She needs help and it can’t wait. She needs surgery to remove it, a histopatholgy to find out what it is, chest xrays and bloodwork. And then we still need to address the skin issue and the fact that shes tearing her body open.

In the past I’ve picked up whatever the rescue was lacking financially. But after going through a double lung transplant and the financial wake that left, I can’t do that anymore. I’ve never turned my back on a dog I’ve committed to so I’m asking you all for help so we can get these dogs what they need. Especially Geacie she cant wait.

Please, please consider donating. You can donate via any of the following methods or directly to the vet on Gracies account. Anything will help. This girl deserves a chance.

In addition we NEED people to step up, help with fundraising, help with events, help with administrative work, foster, transport, etc. If that’s you and you want to be the change, the voice and the hero these displaced dogs need, please reach out to me directly. You do not have to commit a ton of time. Even just a few hours can make the difference.

Our donation links:

🐾 PayPal: [email protected]

🐾Venmo: (please check spelling for scam accounts)

🐾 Cashapp: $campchaosrescue

🐾 Zelle: 801-647-3312

Direct to vet:
Town n Country Animal Hospital
(813) 885-2791 (add to Camp Chaos account for Gracie)

11/07/2026

🚨🚨FOSTERS NEEDED in FL 🚨🚨

These sad, desperate pictures hit us hard today. And yes, that seems like a daily occurrence lately, but we would really like to help these 3 dogs who are in bad situations in some county shelters. To do that, we need help from you.

Camp Chaos is a foster-based rescue (meaning we have no facility), so before we give them their freedom ride, we have to line up foster homes. We will also need to raise funds to feed and give much needed vet care to them. Honestly, we don't currently have money in the account for these guys, but we want to give it a shot.

1. Kaya is approx 3 years old and is a HW+ very skinny female Great Pyrenees. She came into the shelter with her equally sad buddy, Kirby.

2. Kirby is approx 5 yr old male German Shepherd, who looks emaciated and came in with Kaya. GSDs aren't our specialty, but they tend to not do well in shelters, so if we can help him, we will. Please note, these 2 do not have to be in the same foster home.

3. Approx 6 month male Great Pyrenees puppy, who is currently on a stray hold for a few more days. We would like to pull him as soon as he's ready.

So many people say, "someone should DO something about that." Please be the someone, because everyone can do something.

* FOSTER/ ADOPT
* VOLUNTEER to transport the dogs from the shelter to the fosters
* DONATE
* SHARE posts like this to help reach others.

To apply to foster, please visit: https://campchaosrescue.org/foster/apply

To donate:
Zelle: 801-647-3312
Venmo:
Cash App: $campchaosrescue

11/05/2026

Current location: Tampa area

Sadie is under a year old and, at only 65 lbs, is a little "pocket pyr" who is looking for her forever family. She is still a puppy, so she will still fill out a bit, but she will definitely be sweet and petite.

Whoever adopts her will win the lottery, because she's truly a great dog. She loves to cuddle on the couch, loves everyone and gets along well with other dogs, after having a slow introduction.

Sadie is up-to-date on vaccinations and will be adopted with a spay contract.

To adopt Sadie, please apply at: https://campchaosrescue.org/adopt/dogs

Please note: we are having issues with our website, so you will not see Sadie listed on the adoptables page. Please add her name to the application.

10/28/2026

Current location: Tampa, FL area

This adorable boy is Samson. He's a 1 yr old Great Pyrenees mix, who was literally skin and bones when he came into rescue. His amazing foster family helped him to gain about 20 lbs, so even though he could use some additional weight, he's healthy enough to start looking for his forever home. He's currently about 85 lbs and is also still growing.

Samson is very sweet, affectionate, happy-go-lucky kinda guy who likes to play, but also appreciates a good nap in the A/C on a hot FL day (so... every day). He gets along well with other dogs and has loved every person he meets. We haven't tested him with cats yet, but he's young enough to learn and will be a loyal, loving best friend.

Samson is house broken, has been neutered and is up-to-date on shots. He is heartworm positive and is being treated.

If you haven't been a "Pyrent" (Pyrenees parent) before, please do your homework on the breed before you apply. They're fantastic dogs, but sometimes people assume they'll act like golden retrievers. We're here to tell you, they will NOT. A good sense of humor is required, because they're all smart, goofy, independent, wonderful weirdos with hobbies-- like barking at questionable leaves or overseeing your family activities while standing on your dining room table. Their beautiful white fur is a joy to behold and yes, once they have their full adult coat (at about 2 yrs old), they will shed year-round like it's their job. You'll find "Pyr glitter" everywhere-- under your refrigerator drawers, in the back of the closet in the room you don't even use, stuck on the ceiling of the laundry room... and in your very soul. Regular grooming and daily vacuuming will help, but shaving a Pyr is a mortal sin.

Anyway... I digress. As a reminder, our rescue only places dogs in homes to be family pets (no LSGs or "outside situations" will be considered).

If you're interested in applying to have Samson be your new best friend, please apply at: https://campchaosrescue.org/adopt/dogs

We love seeing all of the comments and messages on our FB page, but we can't use them as an application. You have to fully complete an application to be considered. Also know that we still can't update our "Adoptables" page on the website, so don't assume he's gone when you don't see Samson there. Just add his name manually to the application, please and thank you!

10/26/2026

❤️ADOPT ANNA ❤️

Currently being fostered in Kingsland, GA:

Anna (aka Thea) is about 1 year old, already over 100 lbs, and is a beautiful Great Pyrenees/Saint Bernard mix. She has the sweetest face, with one blue eye, one brown eye and, depending on how you look at her, either a big brown heart or the state of NY shape on her right side.

She’s a big, goofy puppy who has so much love to give and clearly believes the couch was purchased specifically for her. Anna loves people and wants to follow you everywhere! Her foster is especially proud of is how much she has adjusted in their home. They have a son who is autistic, so their house can sometimes have unexpected noises, vocalizations, movements and lots of activity. At first, that was a bit scary, but she has been learning that they’re okay and is becoming more comfortable and confident.

She would thrive with a family who understands large breeds and will continue giving her love, positive training, structure, patience, and room to be the wonderful dog she’s becoming.

Anna is good with children, cats and other dogs — we would recommend larger dogs and older children (age 10+) because she doesn’t always realize just how big she is. She is up-to date on vaccinations and, since she is still growing, will be adopted out with a spay contract.

As a reminder, Camp Chaos does not adopt any dogs out to be Livestock Guardians or to be “outside dogs.” Yes, she’s pretty, but no, she’s not a lawn ornament.

TO ADOPT: complete the application in full at: https://campchaosrescue.org/adopt/dogs

PLEASE NOTE: we are still having issues with updating our adoptable dogs page on our website, so you will not see Anna (or any of our current dogs) listed there. Please manually fill in her name on the application.

10/25/2026

UPDATE: Jade has been adopted!

❤️ Meet Jade, a Saint Bernard looking for her happily ever after! ❤️

At about 14 months old, Jade is a gorgeous, affectionate girl with a big personality. She's currently in a foster home, but we discovered that she's not a good match with cats. She’s great with kids and would love to be someone’s big, fluffy best friend.

Jade loves being the center of attention, so her ideal home is one where she’s the only dog (a calm, easygoing neutered male may be considered with a careful meet-and-greet). She can be protective of food around other animals, but she’s gentle with people, even around her meals. We now know she’s also way too interested in cats, so a cat-free home is a non-negotiable.

We’re hoping for a family who understands giant breeds and will give her love, patience, and guidance. She’s spayed and up to date on vaccines, and she’s ready for a foster or foster-to-adopt home!

📍 Currently in Georgia. Applications welcome from surrounding states as well.

Apply to foster or adopt Jade: https://campchaosrescue.org/foster/apply

Please share! Somewhere out there is a family with a Jade-sized space in their hearts. ❤

10/17/2026

We’re excited to announce that Lucy found her forever home today.

Mom and Lucy were a perfect match and hopefully will share years of happiness together.

Congratulations Tara and happy tails Princess Lucy! 🎉❤️

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Riverview, FL
33569

Website

http://campchaosrescue.org/

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