Rescue for the Misunderstood

Rescue for the Misunderstood Rescue for the Misunderstood is devoted to saving the innocent lives of misrepresented breeds.

Rescue for the Misunderstood is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Wilmington, Delaware that is devoted to saving the innocent lives of misrepresented breeds. Our mission is to rescue, educate, and promote responsible ownership. Our vision is a society with compassion and kindness towards all loving companions without negative stereotypes and senseless laws of breed discrimination.

URGENT: FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED FOR POE BY WEDNESDAY 6/3‼️Poe needs our help. This boy has been nursed back to hea...
05/30/2026

URGENT: FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED FOR POE BY WEDNESDAY 6/3‼️

Poe needs our help.

This boy has been nursed back to health from the brink. When Poe first came to us, he was in horrific shape - shut down, physically struggling, and carrying the weight of everything he had survived.

Since then, Poe has been healed. He has been trained. He has been loved. He has been given structure, safety, patience, and the chance to become the dog he was always meant to be.

Poe is only about a year and a half old. He does well at daycare, is open to meeting other dogs, and thrives with structure, consistency, and clear guidance. He is a good, loving boy who has been through a lot and deserves a home that will keep showing up for him.

Rachel at WiggleButts Delaware Dog Training has been incredibly generous keeping Poe safe while we searched for a foster or forever family, but we have reached an urgent point. Poe must have placement by Wednesday, 6/3.

Please help us share him. One share could be the reason Poe finally finds the person who has been waiting for him.

♥️ Interested in fostering or adopting?
Apply: www.savethemisunderstood.org/application
Questions: www.savethemisunderstood.org/contact

Rescue for the Misunderstood is honored to introduce Little Guardians - a heart-centered humane education workshop for c...
05/28/2026

Rescue for the Misunderstood is honored to introduce Little Guardians - a heart-centered humane education workshop for children, hosted in partnership with White Feather Farm.

On June 27th, this gentle, farm-based experience will invite children to slow down, observe, listen, and learn alongside carefully selected dogs in a calm and supported environment.

Little Guardians grows from the heart of our rescue work: looking beyond labels and helping people learn that every dog deserves to be seen, heard, and understood.

Throughout the day, children will explore:
-canine body language and communication
-respectful and safe interaction with animals
-emotional awareness and self-regulation
-nature connection and observation
-kindness, patience, and giving space
-the quiet kind of bravery that comes from staying soft and aware

Little Guardians was created as both a children’s book and an immersive humane education project. This workshop is intended to help children deepen the kindness, awareness, and the connection they already carry within them.

Workshop Details:
June 27, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
White Feather Farm – Avondale, PA
$150 per child

-A portion of all proceeds will support Rescue for the Misunderstood and the White Feather
Farm Educational Center
-Created for children ages 6–10, with room for older children who are drawn to animals,
kindness, and learning how to help dogs feel safe
-Small group setting to keep the day calm, personal, and intentional

Registration link: https://thewhitefeatherfarm.com/calendar/2026/6/27/little-guardians

We are deeply looking forward to opening this space for children, dogs, and the quiet kind of learning that happens in relationship with both.

Original artwork by Arly Denesowicz

CASE FILE: GHOST BUSTER 👻Frequent sightings continue across Delaware breweries, patios, bonfires, and public establishme...
05/27/2026

CASE FILE: GHOST BUSTER 👻

Frequent sightings continue across Delaware breweries, patios, bonfires, and public establishments.

Witnesses describe subject as:
suspiciously charming
emotionally intelligent
excellent leash manners
“the guy at the bonfire everyone trusts”

Additional reports confirm Ghost Buster is dog friendly, cat friendly, kid friendly, and generally approved by basically everyone who meets him.

Known aliases include:
“Mayor of the Patio”
“The Regular”
“Neighborhood Watch”

Ghost Buster specializes in:
Brewery companionship
quiet emotional support
investigating dropped snacks
staring thoughtfully into middle distance

Despite strong public approval ratings, subject remains without permanent headquarters.
Honestly? We’re confused too.

♥️ Interested in adopting?
Apply: www.savethemisunderstood.org/application
Questions: www.savethemisunderstood.org/contact

Ash 🌸Ash is around 3–4 years old and is truly one of the sweetest girls you could ever meet. This beautiful Cane Corso l...
05/26/2026

Ash 🌸

Ash is around 3–4 years old and is truly one of the sweetest girls you could ever meet. This beautiful Cane Corso loves to snuggle, adores children and does wonderful with other dogs. In fact, she loves having dog companions so much that we are looking for a home specifically with other dogs to help her continue feeling safe, confident, and loved. Ash has come such a long way and blossomed into the prettiest flower. Now she’s ready to find the forever home she deserves.

♥️ Interested in adopting?
Apply: www.savethemisunderstood.org/application
Questions: www.savethemisunderstood.org/contact

⚾️ Poe is ready to find his home team! Every player deserves a team behind him, and Poe is still waiting for his. At jus...
05/22/2026

⚾️ Poe is ready to find his home team!

Every player deserves a team behind him, and Poe is still waiting for his. At just a year and a half old, Poe is the kind of dog who keeps showing up with his whole heart. He’s goofy, affectionate, eager to connect, and trying so hard to find where he belongs.

Poe is open to meeting other dogs and would love a foster or forever home willing to give him guidance, structure, and a real chance to settle in and be part of something. He’s a really good guy. The kind who just needs his people, his place, and a soft landing after life’s uncertainty.

Right now, we are urgently looking for either:
⚾️ A foster home ⚾️ Or a forever home

Because every dog deserves more than to stay on the sidelines.

Huge thank you to Linda for these incredible photos and to Rachel for helping to make this happen and for always cheering Poe on.

♥️ Interested in adopting? Apply: www.savethemisunderstood.org/application
Questions: www.savethemisunderstood.org/contact

Please help our Corso family.Mama Emma, Eli, and Enzo have already survived more than they ever should have had to. Sinc...
05/21/2026

Please help our Corso family.

Mama Emma, Eli, and Enzo have already survived more than they ever should have had to. Since coming into rescue, they have received extensive medical care, decompression, nourishment, safety, and time to heal. Now that they are finally healthy enough, we are able to move forward with the next important step in their care: surgery.

Enzo needs entropion surgery in both eyes along with his neuter. Mama Emma needs entropion surgery in both eyes along with her spay. Eli needs his neuter.

The entropion surgeries are what weigh heaviest on us financially - this is expensive eye surgery, times two.

Entropion is painful. Their eyelids roll inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the surface of the eye with every blink. It causes constant irritation, inflammation, discomfort, and pain that never fully settles on its own.

These dogs have already lost enough time living in discomfort. We are trying to schedule all three surgeries so this family can continue moving forward into healthier, more comfortable lives, but we need help getting there.

Unexpectedly taking on a family of three very sick mastiffs has been a big undertaking for our small rescue. Any amount you can donate or simply sharing this post helps move this family closer to the care they need.

Thank you for continuing to stand beside dogs like Emma, Eli, and Enzo. We truly could not do this without you. We love these pups so much and are ready to take the next step in their journey.

♥️ Donate here:
www.savethemisunderstood.org/donate
Venmo @ rescueforthemisunderstood (business account)

🙏🏼 Thank you to those who have already donated towards the veterinary care for this family. We are still in need of support to cover the medical needs and upcoming surgeries for all three dogs.

🍔🍺 Sips and Suppers for Second ChancesJoin us at Chuck Lager's Kitchen and Taphouse in Wilmington, Delaware for a night ...
05/18/2026

🍔🍺 Sips and Suppers for Second Chances

Join us at Chuck Lager's Kitchen and Taphouse in Wilmington, Delaware for a night of good food, cold beer, and big hearts - all in support for the dogs of Rescue for the Misunderstood.

A portion of all proceeds from the evening will be donated to the rescue to help us continue caring for dogs who deserve safety, healing and second chances.

We are so excited, Lucky One Lemonade specials will be featured throughout the night 🍋🐶

📍 Chuck Lager’s - Wilmington, Delaware
📅 Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 5–9 p.m.

These community nights matter deeply to small rescues like ours. They help us continue showing up for dogs who need medical care, rehabilitation, foster support, and time - the things many of them have never been given before.

We would love to see familiar faces there. Bring friends, bring family, and come spend an evening supporting second chances with us ♥️

Briar was such a good girl at yesterday’s Yappy Hour. She spent the afternoon making new friends, soaking up affection a...
05/18/2026

Briar was such a good girl at yesterday’s Yappy Hour. She spent the afternoon making new friends, soaking up affection and reminding everyone just how sweet these dogs truly are.

Thank you to the Rockwood Park Preservation Society for having us. It was a beautiful afternoon in one of our favorite parks and we’re grateful to have been included. We loved meeting so many kind people, sharing our mission and watching Briar charm every person she met ♥️

We’re grateful to share that Poe is settled for now while we continue searching for a long-term foster or forever home f...
05/16/2026

We’re grateful to share that Poe is settled for now while we continue searching for a long-term foster or forever home for him.

The biggest thank you to Rachel and WiggleButts Delaware Dog Training for stepping in temporarily and opening her space to Poe. We are incredibly thankful for Rachel, her kindness, and her endless dedication to helping dogs.

Knowing Poe is surrounded by patience, structure, and care while we continue searching for the right fit means everything to us.

Thank you to those who have shared, reached out, supported, and cared about this sweet boy. We still believe his people are out there.

♥️ Interested in fostering or adopting Poe?
Apply: www.savethemisunderstood.org/application
Questions: www.savethemisunderstood.org/contact

Please help our Corso family.Mama Emma, Eli, and Enzo have already survived more than they ever should have had to. Sinc...
05/15/2026

Please help our Corso family.

Mama Emma, Eli, and Enzo have already survived more than they ever should have had to. Since coming into rescue, they have received extensive medical care, decompression, nourishment, safety, and time to heal. Now that they are finally healthy enough, we are able to move forward with the next important step in their care: surgery.

Enzo needs entropion surgery in both eyes along with his neuter. Mama Emma needs entropion surgery in both eyes along with her spay. Eli needs his neuter.

The entropion surgeries are what weigh heaviest on us financially - this is expensive eye surgery, times two.

Entropion is painful. Their eyelids roll inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the surface of the eye with every blink. It causes constant irritation, inflammation, discomfort, and pain that never fully settles on its own.

These dogs have already lost enough time living in discomfort. We are trying to schedule all three surgeries so this family can continue moving forward into healthier, more comfortable lives, but we need help getting there.

Unexpectedly taking on a family of three very sick mastiffs has been a big undertaking for our small rescue. Any amount you can donate or simply sharing this post helps move this family closer to the care they need.

Thank you for continuing to stand beside dogs like Emma, Eli, and Enzo. We truly could not do this without you. We love these pups so much and are ready to take the next step in their journey.

♥️ Donate here:
www.savethemisunderstood.org/donate
Venmo @ rescueforthemisunderstood (business account)

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