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Paws4Christ Animal Rescue, Victoria, TX (2025)

12/25/2025

🚨Courtesy Post 🥺🙏🏻

This baby needs a Christmas Miracle 😣😭✝️🎅🎄🎁🐾 Rescue Friends & Partners please reach out to us if you can assist. Also he needs to be scanned for a microchip.

Message from the family:

I posted to the Telferner page about a week ago and nothing. This young handsome intact pup is currently roaming on East and Minatre. Telferner. He’s friendly but getting in to things as a puppy would. He is not safe on the streets. He needs his people. 😔

Update: He’s now in a crate to be kept safe on my parents property. They are 80 and cannot keep this pup. He is so friendly and sweet. If I can find a good home for him I will cover neutering and vaccinations. There will be a rehoming fee to ensure a good home and owners. Please, this boy needs to run and play with a family. 🧡🐾🙏

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12/25/2025

Happy Birthday to my honey…Ray Keck
We Love you 💕🎂🎉🥳🎊😘

12/24/2025

UPDATE: We picked up Stella Tuesday evening and brought her home. She is having bloody diarrhea; see video in comments 😞 We did ask the tech that carried her to the truck about medications and only had Zofran & Propectalin! We asked about Metronidazole and she said it’s not a bacterial infection; she doesn’t need that 🤯

👉 Metronidazole is used in dogs with parvovirus to treat secondary BACTERIAL infections, intestinal inflammation and address severe diarrhea by targeting anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites. It does not treat the parvovirus itself, as parvo is a viral disease. 👈

👉 Canine parvovirus causes severe damage to the intestinal lining, which allows bacteria normally present in the gut to enter the bloodstream, leading to life-threatening secondary infections (sepsis). Metronidazole is prescribed as part of comprehensive supportive care 👈

This is what Main Street Animal Hospital prescribed to the puppies with Parvo and it helped tremendously! In fact after getting Stella home and reviewing her medical records; Main Street Animal Hospital had been giving her the Metonidazole through her IV; so we are quite shocked that a tech can decide she doesn’t need a medication to help give Stella relief and get her closer to healing ❤️‍🩹

Being that they are closed today; the tech on call said they could possibly meet us after four when they do rounds for other patients there but they would call us. We are unsure of that and heading to Houston to get her the medication needed to help her through Christmas. She has no appetite; day four no food!!! Nausea meds are being given every 8 hours and helping that side of things but her tummy is a mess and we need to get this girl some relief.

We are administering Subcutaneous Fluids to help keep her hydrated. 👉 Subcutaneous (SQ) fluids are vital for parvo dogs because the virus causes extreme vomiting and diarrhea, leading to rapid dehydration, which SQ fluids help reverse by delivering fluids & electrolytes slowly under the skin for gradual absorption, supporting organ function and providing a hydration lifeline, especially when the dog can't keep water down. While intravenous (IV) fluids are ideal; SQ fluids offer crucial support, preventing severe dehydration and worsening shock, but needs to be repeated several times daily.

We are seeing some tail wags and hope in her eyes; she is happy to be home but we want her to get well and see that spunky little girl light up again. Thank you all for your prayers, support and checking in. Stella and our team appreciates you all so much. Merry Christmas Eve 🎄✝️🎅🎁💕🐾🐶👼

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12/22/2025

UPDATE: As you all know Stella tested positive for Parvo. We attempted to see her at 1pm but there was not a room available. We were asked to come back at 4:30 today and saw her briefly, she was drooling, throwing up, her tummy was rumbling, you could see the discomfort in her eyes that broke my heart 💔 She had been at the clinic all day and not received medication or started IV Fluids until after 5pm 😣 They were busy all day and we came in unexpectedly at 8am so we knew she would be worked in but we really had hoped she was started sooner on what was needed to help her through this roughest part. Parvo is deadly and knowing all the bloody vomiting and diarrhea she has been having over a 24 hour period, being lethargic and she hasn’t eaten in now two days; which is okay because hydration is most important but she has us worried 🥺 We did ask several times for pictures of the IV fluids being administered to ease our worries of her waiting any longer to start them but have not received any! It was quite chaotic there today and everyone seemed frustrated, so we understand, and our concerns are with Stella. They mentioned her possibly staying a few days but we plan to bring her home tomorrow evening and let her finish out her recovery here. If she is not thriving and continuing to decline; we will take her to a clinic near Houston that is 24/7 care so she can be monitored closely but only If we feel that is needed. We appreciate all your prayers, support, suggestions and sharing her story. Please continue to prayer for Stella; we know this kid, she has been fostered in our home for over six months now, and like our own human children; we know when professional medical attention and care is needed urgently. Stella is a wonderful girl who finds her most comfort in human compassion and love to help her heal. Sometimes getting the right medications and doing their treatment at home surrounded by their loving foster family is best for them 🐾🧎🏻‍♀️‍➡️

UPDATE: Stella is positive for Parvo 💔 She is very sick, they will more than likely keep her overnight depending on how she does throughout the day. Starting an IV, medication and will try our best to keep everyone posted on her progress. Please, Please, Please donate if you can. There is a required $350 deposit today for hospitalization, which may be a few days 💔😭 I am an emotional mess today, I do get to see her at 4pm so that will help bunches but my heart is hurting for her, I know she is scared and wondering where foster momma is🧎🏻‍♀️‍➡️Please send out lots of prayers and share this post so we can get her back on track 🥺🙏🏻

🚨 URGENT HELP NEEDED: Stella Needs to go to the Veterinary Clinic today for Suspected Parvo 🚨

We are reaching out with an urgent plea for help to get our rescue girl, Stella into the emergency vet today.

The puppies we took in last week that were found taped in a box behind Petsmart are currently recovering from Parvo, and now Stella is showing the same severe symptoms:

• Bloody diarrhea
• Constant vomiting & drooling (nausea)
• Extreme weakness
• Dehydration from severe fluid loss
• Zero interest in anything

We are in complete shock!!! Despite being fully vaccinated, she has become gravely ill very suddenly. We are currently giving her all the supportive care we can at home—meds to keep her comfortable and subcutaneous IV fluids—but her persistent vomiting means she isn't staying hydrated and we are very concerned about her condition deteriorating further. We fear she may need hospitalization and round-the-clock care, likely for a day or two, which we simply cannot afford 💔 As exhausted as we are from all the recent medical cases; we are doing all we can, but Lord knows we need a break 😭 Stella is our usual spunky, happy girl, but she is not herself at all, and seeing her like this makes us feel helpless 🥺

We are humbly asking for help 🙏🏻 Any donation, no matter how small, will help us cover the cost of her emergency vet visit and potential hospitalization.

Please, help us help Stella. Share this post, send prayers, and if you can, donate. We are desperate to get her the care she needs.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️🐾

The best way to help Stella:
Call in or go by the clinic to donate directly under Paws4Christ Animal Rescue’s account.

📍Main Street Animal Hospital
2301 North Main Street
Victoria, Texas 77901
☎️ 361-578-4854

Monetary donations can also be gifted at any of the links below:

PayPal
http://paypal.me/Paws4Christ
Venmo
http://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ
Cashapp
http://cash.app/$Paws4Christ

12/22/2025

🎊🐶Happy 20th Anniversary to us 🐈🐎

🎉 They say the key to a long marriage is compromise. He wanted a cat, I wanted a dog, so now we have over 30 animals and a very strong lock on the treat cabinet! Happy 20 Year Anniversary to my favorite co-conspirator in chaos!

Things we enjoy the most together:

🏃🏻‍♀️💨Making dates out of chasing or trapping dogs! What rescue has time or money to go on actual dates…🤷🏻‍♂️

🐾Assembling a new crate, oh that’s a lot of excitement for us 😜

🚽Hiding a new intake in the bathroom and surprising my husband when he gets home; funny and worth witnessing 🥴 Especially when I say, NO use the other bathroom… He already knows I am up to something 🤷🏻‍♀️ Just keeping it interesting 🤨

🚘Trips to town: Taking a different route than usual! No honey I am not looking for a dog I just wanted to check out this new neighborhood for the fifth time this week 👀 📸📲

🤦🏻‍♀️The pull over game: Stop it’s a dog!!! No honey that’s a bag…ohhh 🙈 Always entertaining 😅🤭

☎️ Let’s not forget the phone calls ‘I know I only left 5 minutes ago, but quick update on the dog's p**p...' Marriage is all about communication!"

😹After 20 years together, we've learned the secret to a successful marriage: always agree on the correct way to swaddle a feral cat, and never run out of lint rollers.

We've shared our home, our hearts, and every flat surface with a rotating cast of creatures over the past three years operating Paws4Christ Animal Rescue. We wouldn't have it any other way... but maybe for our 20th Anniversary, we can agree that the bed is a "human-only" zone (at least until the next foster arrives) 🤣 “I'd say the bed is ours, but we both know we only occupy the 10% the dogs don't want."

🦫 Here's to years of navigating life's challenges, from middle-of-the-night bottle feedings to finding creative ways to explain to guests that "yes, that noise is a beaver, we're fostering a beaver."

☝️The "One More" Joke: Here’s to bringing home 'just one more' after all you continue to say; “There is always room for one more honey” and I am still not sure if your serious or not because you laugh when I walk in the door with one or two more 🙅🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♀️

The 3-3-3 Rule Twist: "They say it takes 3 months for a rescue to feel at home. After all these years, I think I’ve finally adjusted to living with you (and the 47 animals you brought home) 😅 🙋🏻‍♀️

💖 Here's to our partnership in life, love, and crime (mostly just animal-related mischief) 💁🏻‍♀️😏 The rescue operation is a success, and so are we. No refunds! 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻😻🐾🐕🐶🐴

We hope you found some joy in what we’ve shared, but the reality is animal rescue truly requires an incredible amount of resilience and sacrifice, especially for those balancing it with families and a full-time career. Your Support and encouragement is appreciated more than you know. Please take some time to thank an animal rescuer; you have no idea the challenges they face each day 🐶🥹🐾🙏🏻

12/21/2025

🎄 Only 5 Days Until Christmas! Help Us Make it Magical for Our Rescues! 🐾

Every year, we strive to make Christmas dinner a "magical" experience for our rescues.

This year, we want every single one of them to:

🧸 Pick out their very own brand-new toy from our Christmas bucket.

🦴 Receive a special holiday Milk-Bone and Peanut Butter bar.

For many of these animals, this is the first time they’ve ever felt the warmth of a holiday tradition. We want them all to experience the love and magic of Christmas and carry these happy memories with them until they find their forever homes! ❤️

Can you help us make this magic happen?

Your donation doesn't just provide a gift; it provides hope and happiness to those who need it most.

How You Can Help:

• 🎁 Donate Supplies: Drop off new toys, blankets, Milk Bones, and peanut butter bars

• 💖 Give a Monetary Gift: Your contribution allows us to buy exactly what they need and cover other essential care costs.

Monetary Donations can be gifted here:

Paypal
http://paypal.me/Paws4Christ
Venmo
http://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ
Cashapp
http://cash.app/$Paws4Christ

Your donations go directly toward:

✅ Festive Christmas dinner
✅ New toys for the "pick-your-own" bucket
✅ Box of treats and peanut butter bars

• 📲 Share the Joy: Can't donate right now? Please share this post to help us reach a wider audience!

Let's make this Christmas unforgettable for our furry friends waiting for their forever homes. Thank you for your compassion and generosity!

We couldn’t upload all 50+ rescues with Paws4Christ Animal Rescue because facebook only allows so many pictures 🎄🎁

View some of Paws4Christ Animal Rescue furkids here: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/tx/victoria/paws4christ-animal-rescue-tx2721/

Apply to foster or adopt 🐾🐾🐾

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

🐕Foster Application🐈‍⬛
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Esaqks8hNiB0kf9NFPpSG3BAj5XZWmL5a4EaHq3riuI/viewform

12/19/2025

🐾 Happy Tails, Apollo! 🐾

Our goofy, loving, and happy boy has officially left Texas and is on his way to meet his forever family! 🏠✨

Just over a month ago, Apollo was facing a very different future. But a true Thanksgiving miracle happened, so many people in and around our community pulled together for Apollo and today he is riding safely toward the best life imaginable. 🧡

🚌 Apollo’s true Freedom Ride 🐾💖🐶

Goodbyes are never easy, but knowing he will be surrounded by people who care and want the best life for him, makes it all worth it. A huge thank you to our incredible rescue partners Melissa BoxerRescue CH Boxer Rescue and a compassionate ground transport team for keeping him safe and loved on his journey. We can’t wait to see updates 🥹 Have the best life, Apollo! You earned it. 🐕💨

12/19/2025

🐾 UPDATE: Oliver aka Ollie
Has Officially Been Adopted! 🧡

We are thrilled to share the happiest news—Oliver, our brave boy who has been with Paws4Christ for over two years, has found his perfect match and is finally home for the holidays! 🎄✨

Oliver arrived with injuries and a tough start to life. It took time, patience, and a lot of love, but look at him now! He is thriving in his new home, completely in love with his new family. ❤️

His mom reports that he's fully embraced the pampered life:

🛌 He sleeps right on his momma at night to "protect her" (the sweetest security system ever!).

🛋️ He loves lounging around the house and being his effortlessly cute self.

😼 He's even making peace with the Christmas tree! (He knocked Paws4Christ tree over last year! The tree won the battle 🎄) and surprisingly, he’s on the Nice List!

Oliver's journey is a beautiful reminder that every rescue animal deserves a second chance. Stories like his are possible because of the incredible support from our community, volunteers, and our dedicated team.

Congratulations to Oliver and his new family! We couldn’t be happier for this sweet boy. Live long and prosper, Oliver! 🌟

Proof that the best things are worth waiting for. We love you, Oliver! 🧡🐾

12/16/2025

💔🐾 Fighting for the "Parvo Pack"! 🐾💔

Our hearts are breaking as we share the news of our newest rescue intake. A litter of precious puppies has tested positive for the highly contagious and often deadly Parvovirus, and they are also battling a severe skin infection (Demodex mange).

This is a critical situation. They are experiencing bloody diarrhea and vomiting, and we have one little girl who is struggling the most. Dehydration is their biggest threat, which is why our team is providing life-saving subcutaneous (SQ) and IV fluids multiple times a day.

We are not giving up on these brave babies! Every single one of them deserves a fighting chance at a happy, healthy life. We are working around the clock, but we need your help to cover their extensive medical treatment and specialized care supplies.

Here’s how you can be a hero for the "Parvo Pack" today:

🌟 Most Needed Supplies (High Priority)

• P*e Pads (Extra Large): We need an endless supply for maintaining a sterile environment and minimizing the spread of the virus.

• Pedialyte (unflavored): Essential for keeping their electrolytes up and fighting dehydration

• Probiotics: To help support their delicate gut health as they fight the virus.

• Canned Puppy Food & Formula: High-calorie, easy-to-digest nutrition is vital once they can keep food down. (Royal Canin Puppy)

• Bleach & Rescue Spray : Critical cleaning agents to disinfect our home and stop Parvo in its tracks.

💸 Monetary Donations (Vet Bills)

The cost of Parvo treatment is extensive, we need to pick up more medication and supplies today as we have another sick puppy, totalling four puppies fighting for their lives.

You can donate via:
• PayPal
http://paypal.me/Paws4Christ
• Venmo
http://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ
• Cashapp
http://cash.app/$Paws4Christ
• Main Street Animal Hospital- Donors can call the vet directly to pay towards our account "Paws4Christ Animal Rescue" at 361-578-4854.
• Chewy Wishlist
http://www.chewy.com/g/paws4christ-animal-rescue_b110169404 -listow
• Amazon Wishlist
https://a.co/7HhXuC2

Please tag a friend, share this post, and send prayers/positive thoughts! Together, our community can make a miracle happen for these innocent lives. Thank you for your kindness and support! 🧡

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12/12/2025

📣 Update: These babies are Positive Parvo 😭 Will add more information soon! Please pray over their little lives 🙏🏻💔😢

💔 Emaciated Puppies Abandoned at PetSmart in Victoria, Texas 💔

Our hearts are shattered 🥺 Two tiny puppies were found abandoned in a taped-up cardboard box behind our local PetSmart in Victoria, TX; outside of camera view! They were dumped overnight, in the cold; waiting for someone to hear their cries for help. They were emaciated, covered in f***s, fleas, suffering from skin infections and internal parasites. Thanks to Petsmart, our local police department and VCAS; they are safe! Our prayers go out to their mommy & daddy 🙏🏻 Where are they? These babies need their momma 💔 What makes humans do such cruelty 😭 If anyone has any information on these two please reach out to us, you will remain anonymous!

Just two weeks ago, we took in Asher, whom we strongly believe is their sibling. He was found on the ground at an apartment complex clinging to life! We are happy to share that we have reunited them, and they are with Paws4Christ; but these new arrivals are in critical condition, especially the little girl who is not eating at all or drinking much and experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. We want to give them the fighting chance they deserve, but we need the community's help 👼

Exciting News 🐶 Little Evie is back with Paws4Christ after twelve hours of leaving with a rescue friend. She has been such a huge part of Asher’s healing and he sure was missing his fuzzy girl. Evie was found abandoned a week ago at a convenience store shivering in the cold and rain 😔

The other little we took in a few nights ago was found outside alone, shivering at the same Apartments Asher was found at 😬

🐾 How You Can Help five whittle lives saved 🥹
Your support, no matter how small, can make a life-saving difference.

• Donate Financially: We desperately need funds for vet visits, medication, and recovery.

Please consider a $5 Friday donation to get us started!

🐶PayPal
http://paypal.me/Paws4Christ
🐾Venmo
http://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ
🦴 Cashapp
http://cash.app/$Paws4Christ

• Donate Supplies through one of these wishlists and It ships directly to Paws4Christ

📦 Chewy Wishlist
http://www.chewy.com/g/paws4christ-animal-rescue_b110169404 -listow

🚚 Amazon Wishlist
https://a.co/7HhXuC2

We are in immediate need of the following items:

◦ Puppy formula & canned food
◦ High-quality dry puppy food for sensitive stomachs
• Dewormer, supplements & probiotics for puppies
◦ Blankets and soft towels
◦ Puppy pads
◦ Disinfecting supplies (Rescue spray, bleach, paper towels)
◦ Gift cards to local pet stores like PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus or Tractor Supply to purchase specific medications, food and supplies

Your welcome to call in donations directly to the vet clinic:

Main Street Animal Hospital
2306 North Main Street
Victoria, Texas 77901
☎️ 361-578-4854

📣 Share This Post: Spreading the word on social media is vital to finding the support these precious babies need.

This is a $5 Friday plea: Can you skip your coffee or a small treat today and donate just $5 to give these babies a fighting chance? Every dollar makes a difference! Together, we can show these innocent puppies the kindness they deserve. Thank you for your support and prayers!

12/10/2025

🐾 Wishlist Wednesday: We Need Your Help! 🐾

It's "Wishlist Wednesday," and Paws4Christ has need for supplies!

We are running low on some critical items to care for the animals in our rescue:

Most Needed Items:

• P*e Pads: Essential for house-training puppies and managing care for our senior residents.
• Canned Dog Food
• Puppy Canned Food
• Dry Cat Food
(especially indoor)
• Doggie pill pockets
• Horse Feed, Hay and a life saving vaccination for Boots the horse under Paws4Christ. (As of late November 2025, Victoria County did not have confirmed cases of the contagious horse virus (likely EHV-1), with the closest confirmed case in neighboring Wharton County but officials were monitoring the situation and urging biosecurity to prevent spread, as the airborne virus was spreading from a rodeo event in Waco. Horse owners in the region, including Victoria, were advised to be vigilant for symptoms like fever, neurological issues, and incoordination, and to take precautions like limiting horse transport)

How You Can Help:

• Drop-off: You can drop off items directly by sending us a message or to coordinate a drop-off.
• Monetary Donation: If you prefer, you can make a monetary donation to help us purchase these supplies we would greatly appreciate any help.

📦 Order from Chewy or Amazon and it ships directly to Paws4Christ 🚚

📦Chewy Wishlist
http://www.chewy.com/g/paws4christ-animal-rescue_b110169404 -listow

📦Amazon Wishlist
https://a.co/7HhXuC2

Donation Links:
🐶PayPal
http://paypal.me/Paws4Christ
🐈Venmo
http://venmo.com/u/Paws4Christ
🐎Cashapp
http://cash.app/$Paws4Christ

Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of these animals! Please share this post to help us make it through another week.

Thank you for your continued support! Your generosity, prayers and love gives us hope that we will make it through another day with all that is needed to operate. We can’t thank you all enough for your kindness, it means the world to us and all the furkids with Paws4Christ. Have a blessed Wednesday 💖🐾🐶🐈🐎

12/10/2025

🎄 Bert's Letter to Santa 🐾

Dear Santa,

My name is Bert, and I'm writing this from Paws4Christ Animal Rescue. The humans here are very kind, and they take great care of me, but... it's not my forever home.

I've been waiting for over two years now, Santa. That's a really, really long time in dog years. I watch all my friends find their families and go home for the holidays, and while I'm happy for them, I wonder when it will be my turn.

My foster family here at Paws4Christ Animal Rescue told me about you, and they also told me about Jesus, the real Christmas gift of love and hope. They said maybe, with a little Christmas magic and God's grace, my deepest wish could come true.

I promise I've been a very good boy. Well, I have to be honest! I have been naughty a time or two because I love chasing cats and apparently it’s not okay; so maybe making sure my new family doesn’t have cats may be best. I am learning my manners every day, I love a good walk, and I give the best cuddles. I go to all the adoption events and wag my tail and smile, hoping someone will pick me. I've only had one application sent in, but sadly after a home visit; I wasn’t the pup they were interested in after-all.

I know I look big in my pictures, but I'm just a happy, active, medium-sized boy with a lot of love to give. I dream of a family to call my own, where I can run and play, live inside a home as part of the fam, and snuggle up on the couch or in your bed at night.

Paws4Christ Animal Rescue says I can't be a Christmas present because a forever home is a serious, loving commitment, not a temporary gift. But you can still make my Christmas wish come true by helping me find the perfect family for adoption. I dream of a place where I have my own soft bed, get belly rubs on demand, and have a human (or a whole family!) to call my own.

For Christmas, I only have this one wish: a forever family. Please, Santa, if you have any magic left in your sleigh, could you help them see me? I'm ready to fill a home with endless love and loyalty. I just need a chance. Could you please, Santa, help send my story out into the world? My wish is for a family who will see my heart and love me with all their might. I'll pay them back with every ounce of loyalty and lots of happy tail wags.

Thank you for reading my letter. I'll even leave you some extra treats on Christmas Eve!

Love,
Bert 🐾
(The very good boy who's been waiting)

P.S. From the Rescue Team:
Bert is a wonderful, loving doggie who deserves a home. If you're interested in making his Christmas wish come true, please click on the link below to start the application approval process.

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

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