Josie's Refuge

01/23/2026

Waiting for the snow 🐾⛄️🐾 stay warm and safe everyone ❤️
Getting to be sweater weather out there! And yes I laughed at Izzy Before I “saved” her 🐾🤣🐾

01/21/2026

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01/13/2026

To our first rescue ❤️❤️

Somebody is 11 today ❤️🐾❤️ you had a rough start to life but you would never know it. You are the BEST dog. You are so good to all the girls even though they drive you crazy. You constantly have to move because you forget how big you are. Other than some achy joints you are enjoying the senior life in “prime real estate” we have been so blessed to be your family. We love you so much Bronco. Cake and whipped cream is coming ❤️🐾❤️

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Josie's Refuge. This is just the beginning of our biggest year yet... stay tuned ❤️🐾❤️

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours. Looking forward to the new year and big things happening! ❤️🐾❤️

12/20/2025

Truth ❤️

Patrick Swayze once said, “People told me my house smelled like dogs, and I asked them, do you even know what a dog smells like? It smells like gratitude, loyalty, nobility, affection, and pure, unconditional love. Despite everything they’ve been through, they carry no scent of resentment. I feel blessed that my house smells like dogs.”

This serves as a reminder that true blessings cannot be measured by society’s standards. Swayze’s words capture what dog lovers have always known—a home filled with the presence of loyal canine companions is filled with love. The joy, gratitude, and unconditional affection dogs bring are priceless, proving that the most precious things in life are often invisible, but deeply felt—and sometimes even smelled.

12/19/2025

Such a good message 🐾🐾❤️‍🩹

It’s that time of year! And while Cash passed away this year, we’ll continue to post this story because it’s so, so important—

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays near, I want to remind you to be an advocate for your dog. To not only keep your family and friends safe but to keep your dog safe.

Meet Cash. I’ve had him his whole life, he grew up with my niece and my nephews around all the time. A handful of Christmas’s ago he snipped at my nephew, I thought it was a one time thing but he did it again on New Years.

I should have watched his signs, I should have listened to him, I should have been more careful. But honestly I didn’t even think it would happen. This could be you.

Your dog can be great 100% of the time, your dog could have done amazing last year and the year before. But maybe this year your dog is hurting, or maybe this year your dog isn’t feeling well, maybe this year it’s one more kid added to the mix, maybe this year your nieces boyfriend is odd, maybe this year is just different.

Please. I’m begging you. Put your dog away. Give your dog space. Watch for signs of being uncomfortable or upset. Watch for other humans behaviors around your dog. I know you want him/her to be included in all things but it’s not always what is best for them.

It’s this time of year that more bites happen, and not everyone is capable of working through the trauma that a bite can bring. I was devastated but have changed my lifestyle. The sanctuary doesn’t have room for more bites, rescues can’t take bite histories, the rescues are also full as it is.

I know you know your dog. I thought I did too. Don’t wait for something to go wrong, so please, leave your dog home, put them away, or be an advocate and give them space.

You think it won’t happen to you. But it might. It did to me.

12/17/2025

Good morning! We will be closing on the land this week. Hoping the snow keeps melting and we can start the planning process. Click our page and follow for more updates!

11/21/2025