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Paws4Christ Animal Rescue Registered 501(c)3 non-profit org rescuing, rehabilitating & rehoming animals in crisis 🙌👣🐾✝️🐶🐈🐎EIN #61-2283319

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals in crisis from cruelty, abandonment and neglect. Furthermore with fundraising, networking, engaging alongside fellow rescues, providing and scheduling transportation; we will continue to save lives with the guidance of the Lord. Ongoing support from the community such as volunteering, donating and fostering will ensure finding amazing, permanent adoptive homes for all animals the Lord places in our path. Our Promise to the Lord is to be the Hands, Feet & Paws 4 Christ!

🚨💔 UPDATE ON THE TWO LITTLE BLUE HEELER MIX PUPPIES FOUND OFF GIN ROAD IN TELFERNER, TX! 🐾 OCTOBER 29, 2026…First, I apo...
10/28/2026

🚨💔 UPDATE ON THE TWO LITTLE BLUE HEELER MIX PUPPIES FOUND OFF GIN ROAD IN TELFERNER, TX! 🐾 OCTOBER 29, 2026…

First, I apologize for the delayed responses 😥 Yesterday was overwhelming, and honestly, I am exhausted. I was on my way home after picking up Bear and Reba from the veterinary clinic, along with Fudge from her adoption trial, when I noticed what I thought were buzzards in the distance. As I got closer, my heart sank. They weren’t buzzards. They were TWO LITTLE PUPPIES, possibly only 2–3 months old, standing in the middle of nowhere! 😭💔

WHYYYY?! WHY DO PEOPLE DO THIS?!

I pulled over and tried approaching them, but they were hesitant. I already had three dogs in my truck, and I was nervous about how everyone would react, especially with Bear feeling so poorly 😞

All I wanted was to get Bear home, comfortable, and resting 💔 It seems like every time I finally feel like I have a fighting chance to make it through an evening and get some much-needed rest, something else happens. Another emergency. Another animal needing help. Another responsibility falling on someone who is already carrying more than enough. 😭

I called several people hoping someone could help catch and transport the puppies to my house, but unfortunately, nobody was available. So I sat there in my truck and just cried!!! 🥺

Tracie, girl, I know you were busy, but thank you for answering my call. I know if you could have been there, you would have been there in a heartbeat! 💓

I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and worried about Bear. But what was I supposed to do? Leave two helpless puppies out there and hope they survived until I could return? It was already getting dark! They could have wandered off, been struck by a vehicle, or eventually attacked by coyotes.

I JUST COULDN’T DO IT!!!

After several attempts, I finally managed to lure them into my truck near my feet. Several vehicles passed while I tried waving someone down for help. One vehicle came dangerously close to hitting me and one of the puppies while we were standing in the ditch, then sped away! WE WEREN’T EVEN IN THE ROAD! 😪

These babies are extremely thin, with their little ribs showing. They’re covered in fleas, absolutely starving, and drank water like they hadn’t had any in who knows how long 💔

They were found near an open field with no houses nearby. The property across the road has been for sale for nearly two years, and sadly, animals are frequently dumped in this area. While we cannot say with certainty what happened, their condition and the circumstances are heartbreaking.

WHY DO INNOCENT ANIMALS CONTINUE TO PAY THE PRICE FOR HUMAN IRRESPONSIBILITY?! 💔

And now, here we are again. Two more innocent lives depending on us when we’re already beyond capacity.

💔 IN JUST THREE DAYS, OUR RESCUE EXPENSES INCLUDE:

🐾 $1,260 – Indoor kennel payment
🐾 $1,000 – Veterinary expenses at two clinics
🐾 $400 – Vaccinations
🐾 $300 – Electricity
🐾 $350 – Food & Supplies

That’s $3,310 in rescue expenses in just THREE DAYS! 😭

And that doesn’t include everything else we’re facing with our sick babies, heartworm treatments, ongoing medical cases, and now THREE unexpected intakes in just two days!

🚨 WE NEED HELP PURCHASING A SECURE PUPPY ENCLOSURE FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY TODAY! 🚨

I spent several hours throughout the night moving supplies, medications, tables, and even our refrigerator just to create a temporary space for these babies at the front of our indoor kennel.

Unfortunately, these two little escape artists have already figured out how to open the makeshift gate I put up for this emergency! 🫣

They helped themselves to the few bags of dog food we had on the table, CHEWED THROUGH CANS OF DOG FOOD! 🤯 (I’ve honestly never seen that before!) And now they’re climbing on top of the crate inside their temporary enclosure, trying to reach the neighboring spaces! 😩🐾

As adorable as their determination is 🙊 this is NOT safe, and we cannot risk anyone getting hurt.

HERE’S WHAT WE URGENTLY NEED FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY:

🐾 $199 – Portable enclosure
🐾 $185 – Additional panel to securely close off the area

Unfortunately, because of the limited space and specific measurements, it MUST be the exact enclosure we’ve posted in the comments. This setup will give them a safe, covered space with enough room to move around comfortably between their supervised outings and walks.

🙏 PLEASE, if anyone can help us purchase these items TODAY, even contributing a few dollars, it would mean the world to us! We desperately need to get this area secured.

💚 Cash App: https://cash.app/$Paws4Christ⁠
💙 PayPal: https://paypal.me/Paws4Christ⁠
💜 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ⁠

🐾 IMPORTANT: We are observing a five-day stray hold! Neither puppy has a microchip… ☹️

Thankfully, the vaccines we ordered a few days ago arrived yesterday evening. However, we still need flea treatment and deworming medication for both puppies passing tapeworms 😰

I know we cannot save them all. I know we’re already stretched beyond our limits. But how do you look into the eyes of two starving little puppies and drive away?

I’m sorry, I just couldn’t 💔

Some days, I genuinely wonder how much more we can possibly take. We have sick babies depending on us, bills that never stop coming, and a family we barely get to spend time together because rescue consumes nearly every waking moment.

I haven’t seen my husband in over a month. The few precious hours I thought we might finally get together surprisingly tomorrow now won’t happen because of an unexpected change in plans involving one of our rescue doggies who can only be cared for by a few people she trusts. And I know that may seem small to some, but when your husband works out of state just to continue operating the rescue for weeks at a time, even two or three hours together means everything 🥺💔

Sometimes we wonder why we continuously put our personal lives, our families, and our own needs on the back burner to do rescue. It’s not easy, and honestly, sometimes it doesn’t feel fair. Today especially… 💔

We love these babies with everything we have, but we’re human, too. We get exhausted. We have feelings. We miss our families. And sometimes, we just need a little time to breathe 😞

Looking at these two little faces reminds us that they didn’t choose this life. They didn’t ask to be hungry, frightened, or left out in the middle of nowhere.

They deserve better. They deserve a chance. ❤️

🙏 PLEASE HELP US HELP THEM!

Whether you can contribute toward the enclosure/panel, help with flea and deworming treatments, donate supplies, say a Prayer, or simply share this post, every act of kindness makes a difference.

And please, keep Bear, these two little babies, and all of our rescue kiddos in your prayers. We sure could use them right now 🥺🙏❤️

Paws4Christ Animal Rescue 🐾❤️

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🚨🚨 URGENT!!! ARE THESE YOUR PUPPIES?! PLEASE SHARE!!! 🚨🚨 October 28, 2026 @6:30ish PM

📍 TELFERNER – VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS

These two little Blue Heeler mix puppies running down Gin Road in Telferner, TX, out in the middle of nowhere! 💔

🐾 Estimated Age: 2–3 months old
🐾 Weight: Approximately 15 lbs each
🐾 Breed: Blue Heeler Mixes
💔 Condition: Very thin and covered in fleas
❌ Microchips: Neither puppy has one

These babies are so young, this is heartbreaking🥺💔 We are desperately trying to determine whether they are lost or possibly abandoned.

🙏 DOES ANYONE RECOGNIZE THESE PUPPIES OR KNOW WHERE THEY CAME FROM?

🚨 PLEASE SHARE EVERYWHERE! Telferner, Victoria, Inez, Edna, Bloomington, and surrounding communities!

If these puppies belong to you or you have information about their owners, please contact Paws4Christ Animal Rescue immediately! Proof of ownership will be required.

❤️ Two more innocent babies who deserve to be safe, healthy, and loved. Please help us find answers! 🙏🐾

🐾❤️ MEET REBA — BEAUTY, BRAINS, FOUR PAWS & ABSOLUTELY NO TIME TO WASTE! 🤣🐶💕If you’re looking for a girl who will keep y...
10/28/2026

🐾❤️ MEET REBA — BEAUTY, BRAINS, FOUR PAWS & ABSOLUTELY NO TIME TO WASTE! 🤣🐶💕

If you’re looking for a girl who will keep you smiling, fill your days with laughter, and happily join you on your next adventure, REBA MIGHT JUST STEAL YOUR HEART! 🥹❤️

Meet Reba, our absolutely GORGEOUS red tri-color Australian Shepherd! With her beautiful chocolate, copper, and white coat, contagious smile, and personality that shines just as brightly as her looks, this girl is something special! 😍

At just 1½ years old, Reba is full of life, love, and ENERGY! She absolutely LOVES to run, play, explore, and make new friends. Whether those friends have two legs or four, Reba seems to believe everyone she meets is a potential new bestie! 🤣🐾

❤️ A LITTLE ABOUT OUR SWEET REBA!

🐾 Breed: Australian Shepherd
🐾 Age: 1 year, 6 months
🐾 Color: Beautiful Red Tri-Color
🐾 Heartworm Status: NEGATIVE! ❤️
🐾 Children: Wonderful with kids!
🐾 Other Dogs: Absolutely AMAZING with all!
🐾 People: Loves meeting new people!
🐾 Energy Level: This girl loves to RUN!
🐾 Car Rides: ABSOLUTELY LOVES THEM! 🚗💨
🐾 Personality: Happy, outgoing, playful, loving, adventurous, and FULL of smiles!

🚫 Crates: Not her favorite! Reba prefers being part of the family and having the freedom to enjoy her home.

🐔 Chickens: ABSOLUTELY NO CHICKENS!

💕 REBA’S STORY

Reba came into our care as an owner surrender after having some unfortunate encounters with chickens. While we don’t hold that against her, we do want to be completely transparent with potential adopters. For everyone’s safety, Reba needs a home WITHOUT chickens or access to poultry.

Other than her questionable career choices involving feathered farm animals, this girl is an absolute pure JOY! ❤️

Reba has such a beautiful personality and genuinely loves being around people and other dogs.

And let us tell you something about this girl — SHE IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE COUCH POTATO! 😂

Reba is an adventure-loving, car-riding, fun-seeking little lady who is ready to GO whenever you are!

🚗❤️ AND DID WE MENTION SHE LOVES CAR RIDES?! This girl will happily try to climb into your lap, look around like she’s your personal copilot, and probably let you know when the light turns green because apparently YOU are holding up her next adventure! 🤣🚦🐾

Of course, her forever family will need to make sure she’s safely secured while traveling, because this little backseat driver has places to be!

🏡 A LITTLE SOMETHING IMPORTANT ABOUT REBA!

Reba is NOT a big fan of crates. She much prefers having the run of the house and being included in everyday family life.

Here at Paws4Christ Animal Rescue, we typically introduce our new arrivals slowly. We use crates or designated safe spaces during those first couple of days to allow everyone time to decompress, settle in, and gradually meet the rest of our furry crew.

However, every dog is different, and Reba has been one of those special girls who seems to fit right in almost immediately! She has done WONDERFULLY meeting our other dogs and genuinely enjoys their company ❤️

As always, introductions to new animals should still be supervised and handled thoughtfully, even with a social butterfly like Reba!

💕 WHAT KIND OF FOREVER FAMILY DOES REBA NEED?

Being an Australian Shepherd, Reba is an intelligent, energetic working breed who needs more than just a pretty backyard to play and potty!

She would thrive with an active family who enjoys spending time outdoors, playing, exploring, and including their four-legged family members in everyday adventures.

A securely fenced yard where she can safely run and play would be wonderful! Another friendly, playful dog could be an excellent companion, too!

But most importantly, Reba needs a family who understands her energy, appreciates her outgoing personality, and will love her for exactly who she is.

Because behind all that energy and excitement is a genuinely sweet girl who just wants to be loved, included, and part of someone’s world 🥹❤️

🏥❤️ REBA IS AT THE VETERINARY CLINIC TODAY!

Our beautiful girl is finishing up her final veterinary care, including her spay surgery, so she can officially begin the next chapter of her life!

Once she has recovered and receives veterinary clearance, REBA WILL BE READY FOR HER FOREVER FAMILY! 🥹🐾

And wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could have a loving home waiting for her when she’s ready?

If you would like to donate towards Reba veterinary expenses, we don’t have a complete total for everything, but going off of other recent bills it’s nearly $400 overall 🥺

🏥 DONATE DIRECTLY TO OUR VETERINARY ACCOUNT

Main Street Animal Hospital
📍 2306 N. Main Street
Victoria, TX 77901
📞 (361) 578-4854

❤️ OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

🐾 PayPal:
https://paypal.me/Paws4Christ
🐾 Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ
🐾 Cash App:
https://cash.app/$Paws4Christ

🙏❤️ ADOPT OR FOSTER — YOU CAN CHANGE REBA’S LIFE!

Maybe you’ve been thinking about adding another four-legged family member to your home. Maybe Reba is exactly the girl you’ve been waiting for!

Or perhaps you’re not quite ready to make a lifelong commitment but have room in your heart and home to help her along the way.

WOULD YOU CONSIDER FOSTERING REBA UNTIL HER FOREVER FAMILY COMES ALONG? 🏡❤️

Fostering gives a rescue dog the opportunity to experience the comfort of a loving home while waiting for adoption. It also allows us to learn even more about their personalities and helps open valuable space for another animal in need.

With so many precious lives depending on Paws4Christ Animal Rescue, every foster family truly makes a difference! 🙏

Reba didn’t choose to lose her home, and we don’t believe one unfortunate situation should define the rest of her life.

She deserves a family who sees everything wonderful about her — her goofy smile, adventurous spirit, loving personality, and the incredible companionship she has to offer.

Somewhere out there is a family who needs a little more laughter, a little more adventure, and a whole lot of REBA in their lives! ❤️

📍 Paws4Christ Animal Rescue
Victoria County, Texas

🏡 Indoor family homes only.
🐾 Securely fenced yard required.
🐔 No chickens or poultry.
❤️ Adoption or foster application and approval required.

🐾 READY TO ADOPT REBA?

Complete our adoption application or message Paws4Christ Animal Rescue!

📝 Adoption Application
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MubEmUnH0LbAGpjUDA9NKZwISpyg-Sbuccwq_fvpaAs/viewform

🏡 INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?

Send us a message! We would love to speak with you about opening your home to this beautiful girl while she waits for her happily ever after.

📝 Foster Application
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Esaqks8hNiB0kf9NFPpSG3BAj5XZWmL5a4EaHq3riuI/viewform

Even if you cannot adopt or foster, PLEASE SHARE! Her forever family could be just one share away! 🙏❤️

Because every precious life deserves love, compassion, and a SECOND CHANCE! ✝️🐾

💜🐾 WISHLIST WEDNESDAY MEETS NATIONAL PIT BULL AWARENESS MONTH! 🐾💜PRECIOUS HAS BEEN WITH US OVER 3½ YEARS IN RESCUE, A SU...
10/28/2026

💜🐾 WISHLIST WEDNESDAY MEETS NATIONAL PIT BULL AWARENESS MONTH! 🐾💜

PRECIOUS HAS BEEN WITH US OVER 3½ YEARS IN RESCUE, A SURVIVOR OF UNIMAGINABLE ABUSE, AND STILL WAITING FOR HER FOREVER HOME. 💔

Some rescue stories stay with you forever. Precious’s is one of them.

Precious is a beautiful Staffordshire Terrier mix, around 10 years old. She came to Paws4Christ Animal Rescue after enduring severe abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

💔 She was used for breeding multiple litters, and her puppies were sold to pay her owner’s bills.

💔 She was locked inside a hot camper, burned with ci******es, and physically abused.

💔 She arrived severely emaciated, terrified, and unsure whether she could ever trust humans again.

She was treated as a source of income instead of a living soul deserving compassion.

When Precious came to us, she needed more than food, shelter, and medical care. She needed time, patience, and a reason to believe that humans could be kind. And while she has made incredible progress, love doesn’t erase years of trauma overnight.

Precious is reactive, has food aggression, and is dog-selective. She requires careful management, slow introductions, and an experienced family who understands her needs. But behind those challenges is a loving girl who enjoys her favorite humans, relaxing on the couch, and playing outside. Some of her favorite things to do: Going on a car ride, trips to the beach, and cuddling very close to her humans 💕

❤️ SHE’S ONE OF OUR KIDDOS ❤️

For over 3½ years, Precious has been part of our daily lives. We have watched her heal, grow, and learn what unconditional love feels like. She’s safe. She’s loved. But she’s still waiting for a forever family of her own.

🐾 THE REALITY OF LONG-TERM RESCUE CARE 🐾

This Wishlist Wednesday, we want to shine a light on something people don’t always see. Rescuing an animal is only the beginning. Caring for them is an ongoing commitment.

Precious is one of several animals who depend on Paws4Christ for long-term care. Every single month, our rescue must provide:

🐾 Nutritious food and monthly preventatives
🐾 Veterinary care, vaccinations, and medications
🐾 Cleaning supplies, bedding, and enrichment
🐾 Specialized attention for animals with medical or behavioral needs
🐾 Indoor kennel payment, electricity, and daily operating necessities

As a small, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization, these expenses add up quickly, especially when animals remain in our care for years. Their adoption may take time, but their needs cannot wait.

🙏 WISHLIST WEDNESDAY — HELP US KEEP OUR PROMISE!

Every donation helps us continue providing the care, safety, and stability that Precious and our other rescue animals deserve. We mostly need a few bags of hard dog food to make it through another week. Everything else we can stretch further, but food these babies absolutely need 🙏

🛒 SHOP OUR WISHLISTS

📦 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3AMO6AIVN1BAW/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

🚚 Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/paws4christ-animal-rescue_b110169404

🦮 MONETARY DONATIONS 🦴

💙 PayPal:
https://paypal.me/Paws4Christ
💛Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ
💚 Cash App:
https://cash.app/$Paws4Christ

❤️ BECOME A MONTHLY SPONSOR!

Even $5, $10, or $25 a month helps provide consistent support for long-term residents like Precious. No amount is too small when it comes to changing lives.

🐾 PRECIOUS STILL DESERVES HER HAPPY ENDING.

During National Pit Bull Awareness Month, we ask everyone to look beyond the stereotypes and recognize each dog as an individual.

Precious’s past has left emotional scars, and her behavioral needs are real. She deserves an experienced, patient family prepared to provide the structure, understanding, and safe environment she needs.

Her trauma is part of her story, but it does not determine her worth.

For over 3½ years, we’ve made sure Precious knows she is loved. And until the right family comes along, that will never change. Because at Paws4Christ Animal Rescue, our commitment doesn’t come with an expiration date. ❤️🙏

Please consider donating, shopping our wishlists, sponsoring a rescue animal, or simply sharing Precious’s story.

SHE WAS USED. SHE WAS ABUSED. SHE WAS FORGOTTEN BY THOSE WHO SHOULD HAVE PROTECTED HER.

BUT SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY US 💜🐾

📍 Paws4Christ Animal Rescue — Victoria County, Texas

📧 [email protected]

🐻💔 UPDATE ON OUR SWEET BEAR 🐾🙏10/29/26Our sweet boy is home! ❤️‍🩹 Bear is mostly resting and still doesn’t have much of ...
10/28/2026

🐻💔 UPDATE ON OUR SWEET BEAR 🐾🙏
10/29/26

Our sweet boy is home! ❤️‍🩹 Bear is mostly resting and still doesn’t have much of an appetite. We are praying that with medication, rest, and lots of love, he will start feeling better over the next few days. Please continue keeping him in your prayers 🥺🙏

💔 Friends, we are honestly stretched beyond our limits! Just last week, we FINALLY got our veterinary bills paid off, only to face more emergencies week after week… Yesterday, we paid $1,000 between two clinics, and we STILL have nearly $1,000 in outstanding veterinary expenses! 😭

On top of that, our $1,260 indoor kennel payment is this week, along with food, medications, electric, and everyday necessities for many rescue babies.

Between unexpected medical emergencies and THREE new intakes in just TWO days, we are doing everything we can to keep our heads above water 💔

🙏 If you can spare even $5 toward Bear’s medical expenses or our outstanding veterinary balance, it would mean the world to us. Every dollar helps us continue caring for the lives depending on us.

Please donate if you’re able, share if you cannot, and most importantly, keep Bear and Paws4Christ Animal Rescue in your prayers ❤️🐾

Paws4Christ Animal Rescue 🐾✝️ 🐾💔 UPDATE ON BEAR — 10/28/26 @ 9 AM

We stopped by the clinic this morning to check on our sweet Bear. He is doing okay, but unfortunately, he still has no interest in eating or moving around much 🥺💔

Please continue lifting our precious boy up in prayer. We are so worried about him and just want to see him feeling better 🙏❤️

Our veterinary bill has already reached nearly $1,300 today, and that doesn’t even include Reba, who is also at the clinic receiving vetting 💔

If you’re able to contribute toward their medical expenses, even the smallest donation would mean so much to us and our babies 🙏🐾

Thank you for loving and praying for them alongside us! ❤️

🐾💔 $2 TUESDAY — HE WAITED almost a year FOR A FAMILY THAT NEVER CAME BACK… NOW HIS LITTLE HEART IS STRUGGLING 😭🙏❤️

Friends, today I’m writing this with tears in my eyes and a heart that feels heavier than I can explain. We are exhausted. We are overwhelmed. And honestly, we could really use some prayers today 💔

It seems like every single week brings another emergency, another heartbreaking diagnosis, another veterinary bill, or another precious life depending on us.

And this week, it’s our sweet Dutch Shepherd Bear. He is hospitalized at Main Street Animal Hospital 💔

FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW BEAR’S STORY…

We rescued Bear during the freezing weather in January 2026, after learning his owners had moved away nearly a year prior.

But what absolutely shattered our hearts was his loyalty. That precious boy sat in front of the same house EVERY SINGLE DAY, waiting for his family to come back. Day after day. Month after month. He didn’t understand why they had left or why they weren’t coming home. He just knew that was where his family belonged, and he was going to be there when they returned.

But they never came back for him 💔

When we learned about Bear, we knew we couldn’t leave him there another day. We brought him into Paws4Christ, where he would never have to wonder if someone was coming back for him again 🥹❤️

And now, after everything this precious boy has already endured, his heart is facing another battle.

Over the past couple of days, Bear became unusually tired, started moving slower, developed a cough, and in 24 hours had concerning swelling in his abdomen.

We knew something wasn’t right.

Today, we took him into the clinic, and received some heartbreaking answers.

💔 BEAR’S VETERINARY RESULTS:

🚫 Enlarged heart

🚫 Fluid accumulating in his chest cavity, although thankfully not as much within his lungs;

🚫 Ascites, meaning an abnormal accumulation of fluid inside the abdomen

🚫 Inflammation affecting his bronchial airways

🚫 Mild pneumonia

🚫 Heartworm antigen POSITIVE

🚫 Microfilaria is showing NEGATIVE because of the Slow-Kill treatment he is on

🙏 Thankfully, his bloodwork showed his organ function is good! We are incredibly grateful for that blessing.

❤️ A LITTLE HEARTWORM EDUCATION, BECAUSE THIS IS IMPORTANT!

Bear has already been undergoing what’s commonly called slow-kill heartworm management, including a course of Doxycycline and Prednisone, along with monthly prevention.

Thankfully, his microfilaria test came back NEGATIVE, which is encouraging!

But his antigen test remains POSITIVE 💔

Here’s the difference:

❤️ Microfilaria testing checks for baby heartworms circulating in the bloodstream. Bear’s negative result means none were detected.

💔 Antigen testing detects proteins associated with adult female heartworms. A positive result indicates an adult heartworm infection may still be present.

Unfortunately, even after months of heartworm management, adult heartworms can remain and continue damaging the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

And Bear is showing us just how devastating this disease can be 😭

He has been given injections, medication, and will remain hospitalized overnight for monitoring. His recovery will require continued medical care, close monitoring, and strict activity restrictions.

Bear spent months waiting for someone who never returned. Now he’s fighting a disease he never deserved, and we are praying he has many happy years ahead of him 💔

🐾 AND FRIENDS, BEAR ISN’T OUR ONLY HEARTBREAK THIS WEEK.

We’ve had TWO MORE confirmed heartworm-positive dogs in past few days, adding to the growing number of precious babies on treatment, and needing to get treatment started.

And here’s what this week alone has looked like for Paws4Christ:

💔 TWO unexpected veterinary emergencies!

🐾 TWO scheduled spay/neuter appointments!

💔 Champ and Zaruah’s neuters have now been postponed until next week because we simply cannot financially manage everything at once.

🐾 ANOTHER precious doggie welcomed into our rescue this week!

All while continuing to feed, shelter, and provide medical care for more than 50 precious lives depending on us every single day.

We don’t postpone veterinary procedures because we want to. We do it because emergencies take priority, and sometimes the money simply isn’t there to cover everything at once. We are spending well over $1000 a week just in veterinary care. That’s alot for us 😞

Every week, another emergency or unexpected expense means another week my husband has to stay out of state working to help make sure we can continue providing for all these babies. I have not seen him in over a month 💔

And every time I have to call him and say, “Just one more week, please…” a little piece of my heart breaks, and I hear the crack in his voice that his does too 😥

Because honestly, I just want my husband home. I don’t need a vacation, a fancy dinner, or anything special. I just want a few days with him. To hug him, lay my head on his chest, and hear him tell me everything is going to be okay 🥹💔 I miss him terribly, and knowing how hard he works and how much he sacrifices to help keep this rescue going makes it even harder.

I’m not sharing this for sympathy. I’m sharing it because rescue comes with sacrifices that most people never see. Behind every happy adoption picture are sleepless nights, tears, financial struggles, and families doing everything they can to save lives.

We love these babies with everything we have, but some days, the weight of it all is overwhelming.

Today is one of those days 😭

🙏❤️ SO THIS $2 TUESDAY, WE ARE ASKING FOR A LITTLE HELP AND A WHOLE LOT OF PRAYERS!

If everyone who sees this post could donate just $2, imagine the difference we could make together!

Every donation helps us provide veterinary care for Bear, cover these unexpected emergencies, and hopefully get Champ and Zaruah back on schedule for their neuters.

❤️ WAYS TO HELP PAWS4CHRIST:

🐾 Cash App:
https://cash.app/$Paws4Christ

🐾 PayPal:
https://paypal.me/Paws4Christ

🐾 Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ

🏥❤️ PREFER TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO OUR VETERINARIAN?

Donations toward our veterinary expenses can also be made directly through:

Main Street Animal Hospital
📍 2306 N. Main Street
Victoria, TX 77901
📞 (361) 578-4854

Please let the staff know you would like to contribute toward Paws4Christ Animal Rescue’s veterinary account ❤️

If you’re unable to donate, please share Bear’s story.

And more than anything, PLEASE PRAY 🙏

Pray for Bear and our other sick babies.

Pray for our rescue and the financial burdens we’re carrying.

Pray for my husband as he continues working so far away from home.

And pray that we can finally catch a break long enough to spend a few days together.

I know God has a purpose for this rescue, and I trust Him to continue making a way. But today, I’m not going to pretend to be strong.

We aren’t giving up on these babies.

But today, we could really use some help carrying a little of this weight 🙏❤️

Thank you for loving these precious lives alongside us. Your kindness, prayers, and support mean more than you’ll ever know.

God bless you all! ❤️

🐾 Paws4Christ Animal Rescue
Faith • Compassion • Rescue • Second Chances

🐾💖 PIT BULL AWARENESS MONTH: THREE LEGS, ONE BIG HEART, AND ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES! 🐾Meet SASSY, our beautiful brindle Sta...
10/24/2026

🐾💖 PIT BULL AWARENESS MONTH: THREE LEGS, ONE BIG HEART, AND ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES! 🐾

Meet SASSY, our beautiful brindle Staffordshire Terrier Mix and little tripod who clearly NEVER got the memo that she’s missing a leg! 🤣❤️

This precious girl came to us from Victoria County Animal Services in Victoria, Texas, and while her journey hasn’t been easy, you would never know it by the way she embraces life today!

And according to her incredible foster family, they honestly can’t say enough wonderful things about this girl! 🥹❤️

🐾 She’s potty trained and wonderful with children!

🐾 Outgoing, friendly, and absolutely LOVES meeting new people!

🐾 Smart, eager to learn, and VERY food motivated! (Apparently, snacks are the quickest way to Sassy’s heart! 🤣)

🐾 She would LOVE an active family who enjoys playing, adventures, and having fun!

🐾 Her dream home would have another playful dog around her size or bigger, because ROUGHHOUSING IS HER FAVORITE SPORT! 😂🐕

🐾 Cat-friendly so far! Sassy shares her foster home with cats and generally pays them no mind. 😂❤️ However, her feline foster siblings are very dog-savvy and don’t run from dogs, so we can’t say for certain how she’d respond to a more timid or playful kitty. Slow, supervised introductions would be important!

And if you’re wondering whether having three legs slows her down…

SASSY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT! 🤣❤️

This girl has places to go, friends to make, and absolutely NO intention of letting a missing leg interfere with her happiness!

❤️ BUT BEHIND EVERY HAPPY RESCUE DOG IS SOMEONE WHO HELPED PUT THEIR BROKEN PIECES BACK TOGETHER.

And for Sassy, that’s her incredible foster family 🥹

They walked beside her through the hardest parts of her healing after she had to have her leg amputated, gave her comfort when she needed it most, and showed her the security, patience, and unconditional love of a real home.

They didn’t just help her recover physically. They showed her what it feels like to belong to a family ❤️

We could never thank them enough for everything they’ve poured into this precious girl. Foster families truly are the heartbeat of rescue, and Sassy is living proof of just how much LOVE can change a life!

🏡 SASSY IS STILL WAITING FOR HER FOREVER FAMILY!

During Pit Bull Awareness Month, we hope Sassy’s story reminds everyone that these beautiful dogs deserve to be seen for WHO THEY ARE, not judged by their breed or appearance.

Sassy doesn’t need four legs to live a beautiful life. She just needs a family who will embrace her playful spirit, give her the adventures she deserves, and love her with their whole heart. 🐾❤️

💉 CAN WE ALSO GET A LITTLE HELP KEEPING OUR THREE-LEGGED GIRL PROTECTED?

While Sassy patiently waits for her forever home, we’re hoping to raise funds toward her heartworm/flea/tick prevention!

We’ve been spending around $60 EVERY MONTH, and since Sassy has been in our care for quite some time, we’d love to transition her, to ProHeart 12 and Bravecto Quantum injections for longer-lasting protection, but that’s a $380 cost that we don’t have 🥺

This would cover her for a whole year, and help us reduce ongoing prevention expenses while ensuring our sweet girl stays protected under her veterinarian’s recommended schedule ❤️

WHY IS PREVENTION SO IMPORTANT TO US? 💔

Because we see firsthand what happens when dogs go without it. We have so many precious rescue babies who have come into our care HEARTWORM POSITIVE, and treating this preventable disease costs our rescue THOUSANDS of dollars every year.

But the financial burden isn’t even the hardest part.

Heartworm disease can cause serious damage to a dog’s heart and lungs, affect their quality of life, and require months of treatment, strict activity restrictions, and careful monitoring 💔

These babies have already been through so much. We never want them to suffer through something that proper prevention could help avoid.

PREVENTION ISN’T A LUXURY IN RESCUE. IT’S A NECESSITY! ❤️

Would anyone like to sponsor part of Sassy’s prevention or help us 🙏

Whether it’s $2, $5, $10, or simply sharing her story, every little bit helps us continue providing the care these precious lives deserve.

And who knows? Maybe somewhere among those shares is the family our sweet Sassy has been waiting for all along 🥹

Because Sassy may only have THREE legs, but she has a WHOLE LOT OF LOVE left to give.

And somewhere out there is a family with room for one more set of paws… even if that set only comes with THREE! 🤣❤️🐾

🙏 PLEASE SHARE SASSY! Help us find her forever home and keep her happy, healthy, and protected until that special day comes!

📝 SUBMIT YOUR ADOPTION APPLICATION HERE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MubEmUnH0LbAGpjUDA9NKZwISpyg-Sbuccwq_fvpaAs/viewform

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