Eastern Shore Animal Advocacy

03/28/2026

Got blankets and towels?
Please help ...
OUTREACH FOR BLANKETS, TOWELS & BEDDING DONATIONS!!

AS THE WARMER WEATHER APPROACHES OUR NUMBERS START TO GROW WHICH MEANS MORE AND MORE USE FOR BEDDING.

PLEASE CONSIDER US AS YOU BEGIN SPRING CLEANING!!

WE APPRECIATE ALL OF THE HELP🫶🏼

03/11/2026

CONTEST FEED for the Annual Delmarva Unleashed Calendar!

15 dogs will be invited to the annual photoshoot April 18th (Rain date April 25th) on the Boards in Ocean City. Photography by Beached Paws Photography. Since we lost Monday, we will run the contest until noon, Monday, March 16, 2026. Look for invitation announcements and the short list Friday, March 20th, noonish.
To be eligible this year, we will require the following:

1. Register on our website DelmarvaUnleashed.com . Your registration will allow us to reach you easily to send your invitation, complimentary photos, etc. While we will post invitations, the "short list," and other info here, you will be less likely to miss the invite in your email. Once the invitations are posted, you will have a limited amount of time to confirm your invitation before we call dogs on the short list. That time frame will be noted in the announcement post.

2. Both a CURRENT full body and headshot of your dog. We would suggest that you post one and the other in the comments right below that image. We have had over 1200 dogs some years, and it's much easier to keep up with dogs we add to the lists when both images are together.

3. Tell us your pup's hometown. This is simply for scheduling the shoot. If you're local, we will ask you to get up early, while those from further away will fill later time slots. We begin photography a little after sunrise.

TIPS:
You are welcome to enter as many sets of photos as you would like.

Sometimes, it's hard to stand out from the crowd. We would encourage those with black labs, in particular, to add some identifying item to the shot—e.g., a red ball or yellow flowers—just something to make your dog stand out. There were numerous German Shepherds one year. An identifying item would be helpful for them, too.

Do not put clothes on your dog for this contest. We know they are cute, DU Dog Zoe has a wardrobe, but we are looking at coat colors in this contest and colors that will look great in the photography setting. Dogs entered in the contest in clothing get nixed from the beginning. We can't see the coat color in relationship to the photoshoot location.

Outdoor photos taken on a sunny day are best for the contest; that way, your stunning dog will not hide in the shadows. Yes, even light-colored dogs photograph best outside. It's rainy season on Delmarva, if you need to take a current photo inside, turn on all of the lights in the room.

Remember that if your dog does not make this photoshoot, we have other photoshoots. Your dog could be in front of our photographers in no time! PM us if you need us. We are happy to answer questions.

BTW in the case of spammers - There are NO FEES associated with the contest.

Show us your doggies!

03/11/2026

Please check out Sue E’s Legacy ... help if you can.
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It's transformation Tuesday and we want to share a couple dreams that we have once our 501c3 is back in place! 💕
(If you would like to help with that specifically, shoot us a message) 🙌

The sanctuary has already provided pigs and people with a safe place to find comfort, companionship and love.
When you come to the sanctuary you leave a different person!
You are more aware, sympathetic, compassionate and loving.

That is the power of people coming together to work towards making the world a better place. ✨️

Here are some of the things that we are dreaming of once we get that back in place: 🙌

🎀- Sponsor a piggy!
You can sponsor a piggy monthly! Along with that you would receive updates on your pig, have a chance to visit and bond with them and know that your donation changes their lives on a daily basis.

🎀- Events at the Sanctuary!
Piggy yoga.
Camping with piggies.

🎀- Sanctuary fundraisers!
Piggy slumber party
Art class with piggies
Valenswines

With a 501c3 in place we would also have the opportunity to apply for grants and financial help with the sanctuary! 👏👏👏

Please continue to LIKE, FOLLOW and SHARE!
we appreciate you all so much.

We are still in need of donations this week! Our funds are pretty wiped from bills.
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Below are the ways you can give!

03/11/2026

TUESDAY March 17th, 4:30pm-7:30pm !!! Low Cost Pet Vaccinations, Rabies, Distemper, Heartworm Testing, Nail Trimmings, (302) 943-6032 or (302) 990-3170

03/11/2026

💉 Vaccine Clinic | March 27 | 3–5 PM
Keeping your pets healthy starts with staying up to date on vaccines! 🐶🐱 Join us for our upcoming vaccine clinic at the Humane Society of Wicomico County.

📞 Call 410-749-7603 to schedule you spot.
(Pre-payment required at sign-up; non-refundable.)

Please remember:
🐕 Dogs on leashes
🐈 Cats in carriers

We look forward to seeing you and your furry family members!

03/10/2026

Next two Pet Food Pantry's at the Humane Society of Somerset County, MD
March 14 and March 28th.
We have dog food and cat litter available.

Note: Due to the higher cost of freight we have to increase our per pound rate to 20 cents

03/06/2026

Adopting a shelter pet is giving them a second chance at life, love, and happiness.

Check out our available pets today: https://www.talbothumane.org/pets/

03/06/2026

Imagine you’re standing in your kitchen late at night… after everyone else in the house has gone to bed.
The bills are spread out across the table.
The numbers don’t add up.
They haven’t for a while 😞

You stare at the grocery list… and then at the empty dog food bin on the floor.
And suddenly you’re faced with a decision no loving pet owner should ever have to make.

Do you feed your family… or feed your dog? 😭

Now picture yourself standing in the grocery store aisle the next day, quietly doing the math in your head.
If you buy dog food… you may not have enough gas to get to work this week.

Then vetting is a whole other expense to consider… if you update your dog’s vaccines… you might fall behind on the car insurance your family depends on 😖

Every choice solves one problem… and creates another.
And for some families, when the numbers just won’t stretch any further, the only option left is the one that hurts the most 😢
Surrendering the dog they love, not because they want to… but because they believe it might be the only way to make sure their pet will be fed and cared for the way they need to be 😔

For many of us, that thought feels unimaginable.
But for some of our neighbors, it’s real life.
These aren’t careless pet owners.
These are hardworking people who love their animals deeply… but are being crushed by rising costs (DELMARVA POWER, we are talking to you) and impossible choices.

And the truth is, if someone is struggling to feed their pet, there’s a very good chance they’re struggling to feed themselves and their family too. 😥

The guilt.
The shame.
The quiet fear that someone might judge them… or think they failed.

No one should have to carry that kind of weight.
But many families in our community are living with it every single day.

And it’s heavy. 😞

When we started seeing this reality more and more, it broke our hearts.
So we asked ourselves one simple question:
How can we DO MORE?

What started as a small idea quickly grew into something bigger, thanks to several incredibly compassionate veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and the incredible kindness of our GRR Tribe.

📣 On April 19, 2026, Grass Roots Rescue will be hosting our very first FREE Shot Clinic & Community Food Bank Event.

Through this event we will be providing:
• Rabies vaccines
• Distemper vaccines
• Pet food for dogs and cats
• Pantry food for the people who love them 🥰

This event was created specifically for families who fall into that space so many people know all too well, making too much to qualify for assistance, but still struggling to truly make ends meet.

Our hope is that for at least one day, a mom/dad won’t lie awake at night wondering how they’re going to stretch the grocery budget far enough to feed everyone in the house… including the dog curled up at their feet. 🥹

If this event helps even one pet stay in the loving home they already have, then in our eyes it will be a success.

But we can’t make this happen alone.

Because this clinic will be completely free for the families who need it most, we are relying on the support of our community to bring it to life.
Your donations will help us purchase the medical supplies needed for the clinic and fill the food pantries with anything we aren’t able to secure through donations.

If you’d like to DO MORE for families in our community, here are a few ways you can help:
💚 Donate directly through this post

💚 Send in a donation so we can purchase items for the clinic or food bank: Zeffy Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/grr-donation
(Change the additional contribution to Other & set it to 0.)
✨Will also share our venmo in the comments

💚 Purchase items for our food banks from our Amazon Wishlist
(Link in the comments)

💚 Buy pet food or pantry items and drop them off at one of our collection locations
(Several are listed on the flyer, and we’ll post a full list in the comments.)

At Grass Roots Rescue, sometimes rescue doesn’t mean bringing a dog into our care.

Sometimes the most powerful rescue is helping a family keep the pet they already love.

Let’s come together as a community and make sure our neighbors — and their pets — don’t have to face these struggles alone. 💚🐾

(PS- the pups you see pictured below all came to us as surrenders this year, and one thing they all have in common is their previous owners experienced some form of financial hardship that led to their surrender…)

03/06/2026

Delaware pet owners may be eligible for free or low-cost spay and neuter services through the state’s program. Spaying or neutering your cat or dog helps prevent unwanted litters, supports animal health, and reduces the number of homeless pets in our communities. Check eligibility and learn how to apply: https://www.spayneuterdelaware.com/

The Spay & Neuter Program is free if you qualify, and includes A FREE RABIES SHOT, all with the help of some of Delaware's best veterinarians.

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

It’s Volunteer Tuesday, and here’s something many people don’t realize:

Volunteers directly change outcomes for shelter animals.

Research shows:

• Just 15–20 minutes of positive interaction can lower cortisol (the stress hormone) in shelter dogs.
• Regular walks and enrichment reduce stress behaviors like barking and pacing.
• Lower stress leads to better behavior during meet-and-greets which increases adoption success.
• Cats who receive consistent daily socialization are adopted faster than those who do not.

In a shelter environment, enrichment and human connection aren’t extras, they’re essential.

Every walk.
Every cleaned kennel.
Every quiet moment with a shy animal.

It all matters more than you think.

If you’ve ever wondered whether volunteering makes a real difference, the answer is yes in measurable, life-changing ways.