My husband and I adopted our son Star in 2023 at 3 years old. He came with a lot more health issues than we were told he had (kidney disease, gallbladder disease, liver disease, chronic ear infections, allergies, polydipsia, and polyuria) but we fell in love with him and took as good care of him as we could. We worked diligently with regular vets and an internal medicine specialists for 3 years to stabilize him on a large medication regimen that made him comfortable and happy. Honestly we have a lot of debt from his medical care

In early October something changed after some medication changes and he didn’t seem right. We took him to the vet and they found a low grade heart murmur. We reversed the medication change and were waiting to see its impact before getting into see the cardiologist. He started showing signs of respiratory distress that weekend and he wasn’t well so my husband rushed him to the ER where they found out Star was in heart failure and his murmur had gotten a lot worse. I rushed home from a trip and we brought star home.

Star never got better, even after they got him through the first episode of heart failure. They told us with all of his concurrent issues, it was likely he would go into heart failure again, even if they could try and treat it. He did the next afternoon. We didn’t want him to suffer anymore, he had fought for so long and so hard all of his life. He had a really hard life before we adopted him.

I don’t know why I’m even writing this all out other than to say i cannot cope with this loss. We knew he was sick and would pass away one day, but we thought he would be old and gray. We simply weren’t ready. How am I supposed to get through this. How are we supposed to get through this. I miss him so much and I just feel like I can’t breathe every single day.

This isn’t my first time losing pets, my childhood dogs passed away at a nice old age. We don’t want kids. Star was our baby. He was with us in our first house together and there on the day we got married. It feels like no one understands how big of a loss this is to us.

Edit: I’ve spent most of the day reading all of your comments. Thank you so much for helping me feel less alone. I’m sharing them with my husband too. For everyone who also shared their losses, I’m so sorry we are going through this together. I’ve been lighting a candle for Star every night and will light an extra candle for all of your babies tonight too. Thank again for helping me feel the love. I can only hope to share it back.

Hi everyone!

This is an incredibly difficult post for me to make, but my husband and I are exploring options for rehoming our 3-year-old French Bulldog, Frankie.

Frankie is genuinely the sweetest, most affectionate boy. He has such a big personality and an even bigger heart. He loves his rubber toys, going on walks, playing, cuddling, and especially finding a sunny spot to lie in. He is incredibly loving and has brought so much happiness into our lives.

Unfortunately, we've had a difficult year financially when it comes to his medical care. Back in June, Frankie accidentally swallowed part of a fabric toy and required emergency veterinary treatment. We had only recently finished paying off that expense when he developed bladder stones, requiring surgery that has left us with approximately $5,000 in additional veterinary debt.

He underwent surgery on October 21st to remove the bladder stones and was also neutered during the procedure. Thankfully, he is recovering well and is scheduled to have his sutures removed on November 2nd.

We are still waiting for the results of his bladder stone analysis to help determine what type of stones he developed, what may have caused them, and what preventative care he might need moving forward. He is currently on a veterinary-prescribed urinary diet, although we don't yet know whether that will be a lifelong requirement. He is also currently taking medications as part of his recovery.
Outside of these recent medical issues, Frankie has been a happy, energetic, and loving dog.

A little more about Frankie:

He is 3 years old and approximately 35 pounds.

He is now neutered.

He is extremely affectionate and loves being around people.

He loves rubber toys, walks, playing, and sunbathing.

He does well with cats and currently lives with one.

He enjoys other dogs, although his excitement can sometimes overwhelm them.

He has a lot of energy and loves to play and roughhouse.

He sometimes playfully nibbles, but he has never snapped at or bitten anyone aggressively.

We believe a home without young children would be best because of his high energy and playful nature.

My husband and I are both full-time college students and work full-time. We love Frankie more than anything and have always done everything we can to give him a wonderful life. However, after these unexpected medical expenses, we are worried about whether we can realistically afford any additional medical care he may need in the future.

This isn't a decision we're making because we don't want him anymore. Quite the opposite. He is spoiled rotten, loved beyond words, and truly part of our family. We just want to make sure he has the best possible future, even if that means it isn't with us.
We are not looking to rush this process. We are more than happy to continue caring for Frankie while he finishes his medications and fully recovers from surgery. We want to make sure he is comfortable, healthy, and ready before making any transition. The last thing we want is to add unnecessary stress while he's healing.

Our biggest priority is finding a safe, responsible, and loving home that understands French Bulldogs and is financially prepared for any future veterinary needs. We would strongly prefer to work with a reputable rescue or an organization that can help carefully screen potential adopters.

We are located in the Roanoke, Virginia area and are happy to provide veterinary records, photographs, and additional information about Frankie.

If anyone knows of a reputable French Bulldog rescue, has experience with the surrender process, or can point us toward trustworthy resources, we would be incredibly grateful.

This is heartbreaking for us, and we are trying to approach it as responsibly as possible. Frankie deserves nothing less than a wonderful life filled with love.

Thank you for reading. ❤️

Right now, nobody is fighting for him.

Oso #A5802648 is 2 yrs old & 86 pounds.

A beautiful German Shepherd who was surrendered by his family because they became overwhelmed with a young GSD & could no longer manage him.

Now he is at Downey ACC, past his deadline & scheduled to be euthanized.

And sitting in a kennel OUT OF PUBLIC VIEW.

HE IS INVISIBLE.

Nobody is networking or sharing him.

And tomorrow morning, HIS LIFE WILL BE OVER, IF NO HELP COMES IMMEDIATELY.

Oso doesn’t understand why the people he loved surrendered him.
He doesn’t know that he may never leave this shelter alive.

He just needs someone to give him a chance.

OSO NEEDS HELP BEFORE TOMORROW MORNING.

Can you foster, rescue or responsibly adopt Oso?

Please comment below and dm us or email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com

 Behavior Notes:
(please take into consideration that many dogs will be extremely scared & defensive during a behavior assessment & will not show their true self until they are in a safe environment.)
Oso greeted the runner with a relaxed body & a soft tail wag. He sniffed & licked the runner’s hand & allowed the runner to pet him through the kennel door. He was easy to leash & remove from the kennel, pulled strongly on leash while bypassing the other kennels & was easy to collar. In the catch pen his body was tense, his eyes were focused with a hard stare & he barked & growled at the other dogs. He was muzzled prior to entering the yard. He entered the yard & greeted the other dogs with a tense body. He hovered over them, lunged & tried to fight. He was hard to steer & would not break his focus on the other dog. He was moved to the side yard but remained focused on the dogs in the main yard. The handler was able to use the leash to guide him to the middle of the yard for the assessment. He allowed the handler to pet his whole body while maintaining a neutral body. Oso is offensive with the other dogs & has a medium energy level. Rescue Only with KHOA

Rescues:
DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍Downey ACC
11258 Garfield Ave,Downey,CA

#losangelesdogs #germanshepherdofig #seenequalssaved

Hello! We are Päite Loomapark - animals shelter & Mini-Zoo & Rehabilitation center from Ida-Virumaa, Estonia. We have around 300 rescued wild and domestic animals in our shelter.

Most of the dogs we take in come from pretty heartbreaking situations. The vast majority of them were kept on short, heavy chains their entire lives. They were never walked, never socialized.

For the longest time, our biggest dream was to build a proper, enclosed playground for them—a safe space where they could finally just be dogs. After a lot of hard work - we finally made it happen! Seeing them on the new playground is pure magic. Watching dogs who only knew a two-meter radius of dirt suddenly doing goofy zoomies, tumbling around, and smiling is the most rewarding thing in the world.

Please, tell us if this repost is not welcome, we are sorry!

Would you like to ADOPT sweet and beautiful Daisy? 🩷🐶🩷

⭐️ Daisy (A590408) is ADOPTABLE. She can be adopted directly from the shelter:

📍Orange County Animal Services
2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839

⏰ Adoption hours :
Thurs - Tues : 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Wed : 2p.m. - 6p.m. 
Please arrive by 5 pm.

🩷 Daisy (A590408). Female, 7 years old, 67 lbs, spayed and heartworm negative. She is ready to go home with you the same day you adopt her 🥰🐶🩷.

Meet sweet Daisy! She is very friendly with people and has been paired with other similar sized dogs. She is currently sharing kennel 23 with Fiddle (neutered male dog).

She is energetic, affectionate and playful. She is loose/wiggly in kennel and allows leashing. In yard, she seeks social with handler. She is a great candidate for playgroups.

Daisy has a lot of energy and loves to zoom around the play yards. She acts all tough with other dogs through the fence, but wants to be friends with them when there is no barrier between them.

When volunteers take her out she's got to run and run to use up her excess energy before she comes over for affection and pets. Daisy needs an adopter with a lot of energy and preferably a yard to run in. And a tall fence because she can climb very well for a 7-year old.

We are hoping to find an energetic person with no small animals or children to take this beauty home.

Link to her profile: https://www.ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A590408

Please share Daisy with friends and family and on all your social media platforms for the best forever home ever 🏡🩷🐶.

Video and Pictures credit: Orange County Animal Services volunteers.

My dog has been missing for months I know this is a long shot but if anyone has seen him or knows who has him. I left him with a sitter in Alice Texas and never heard from him again. He said he got out I searched everywhere I put up posters. I made Facebook posts reached out to shelters everything and I have not heard anything from anyone. Please please if anyone knows anything let me know. He was last seen in march

MIA IS ON THE EUTHANASIA LIST FOR TUESDAY, 10/27! 🚨

Mia is only 1 year old and deserves a chance at life. She needs someone to step up for her before it's too late!

MIA MUST HAVE A HOLD NO LATER THAN 1 PM ON TUESDAY, 10/27, OR SHE WILL LOSE HER LIFE.

!! BARC WILL NOT GRANT ANY EXTENSIONS. !!

Mia is a 53.2 lb German Shepherd mix who is heartworm negative. She is young, and her medical assessments have been normal. She was found as a stray and is now facing euthanasia in the shelter.

Mia has been showing lots of energy in her kennel, with a wiggly body and a tendency to pull on the leash. She may simply be bored and overwhelmed by the shelter environment.

How to Help:

LOCAL HELP: Please contact BARC directly if you are

local and can help. Neither BARC nor this page can assist with out-of-state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

ALL HOLDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING PLEASE DO NOT CALL.

If you are local and interested in fostering or adopting, email all three addresses below. Please include Mia's seven-digit ID number, A2102644, in your communication:

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

PLEASE SHARE MIA. SHE NEEDS A HOLD BY 1 PM TUESDAY, 10/27. WITHOUT ONE, SHE WILL LOSE HER LIFE. AVAILABLE PLEASE HELP GIVE HER A FUTURE! FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

‼️🚨STILL IN URGENT NEED🚨‼️

🆘 URGENT! SWEET-PEA NEEDS PLACEMENT BY 5 PM WEDNESDAY 11/4 DUE TO MEDICAL 🆘

‼️ Sweet-Pea needs a FOSTER, a RESCUE & PLEDGES (or a committed ADOPTER if they can provide her with the medical care she needs)

‼️Pledges will help gain rescue interest as will a foster offer. Fostering is free!‼️

🚨‼️If you can FOSTER Sweet-Pea for a rescue, please dm /u/biancamission here on Reddit ASAP.

📍 Orange County Animal Services, ORLANDO, FL (2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839).

🩷 SWEET-PEA #A607623 - This dog is an unaltered female. This dog is currently located in WD53. This dog weighs approximately 51.0 lbs.,is 13Y and has tested negative for heartworm disease. This dog is being posted to rescue due to medical.

Meet beautiful Sweet Pea (A607623) she is 13 years young and 51 lbs.  Poor Sweet Pea came in as a stray and she now has a deadline of Wednesday, November 4th at 5 pm.  Her name suits her as she is very, very sweet and allows easy handling. Sweet Pea is geriatric and has a mass on her left hindlimb, a possible mammary mass and some skin masses.  All Sweet Pea needs is lots of love and a soft bed for the rest of her days.  She should be able to live with canine siblings with slow and proper introduction. Please consider opening your heart and home to this precious senior girl. Sweet Pea is adoptable, but can also be fostered through a rescue if someone offers to foster her.

Shelter link: https://www.ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A607623

👉If you are a rescue and can help Sweet-Pea, please email the shelter at: Rescue.Coordinator@ocfl.net.

👉 If you would like to FOSTER Sweet-Pea for a rescue, please also email the shelter at Rescue.Coordinator@ocfl.net and dm /u/biancamission here on Reddit.

If you would like to contact OCAS Rescue Partners directly, this is the link to the List of rescue partners for Orange County Animal Services (Orlando, FL): http://www.ocnetpets.com/ProgramsServices/Rescues/RescuePartners.aspx

👉 PLEDGES are also needed to help a rescue help Sweet-Pea. If you can pledge for her, please post a comment below with your pledge amount.

Please share Sweet-Pea. Please help SAVE her 🙏❤️

🩷 SWEET-PEA #A607623 - Additional notes from the shelter:

Meet Sweet Pea!

*NEEDS RESCUE PLACEMENT BY 11/04/2026 @ 5pm*

This friendly-geriatric dog  came in as a stray and has a massive mass on the left hindlimb, pendulous mass on the caudal hindlimb, mammary mass and skin masses on the ventrum.  She is also ataxic on the hind and would benefit from findig rescue placement as soon as possible due to age and medical prognosis.

*She is most likely a hospice case*

Clinic reported that due to her overall condition she won't be a spay candidate at our facility nor should have a long stay at the shelter.

*Outcome may be adjusted pending on her condition*

Please let us know if you can help SWEET PEA.

I recently adopted a 6-year-old female black Lab mix with a difficult past, and she seems to be stuck in a state of fear and shutdown. I’m looking for advice on how to help her feel safe, regulate her nervous system, and eventually learn to trust us.
Her backstory
We don’t know much about the beginning of her life, but she was adopted from a shelter and ran away just two days later. She spent 65 days lost in the forest. When she was finally found, her owner no longer wanted her, so she was rehomed.
She lived with her next owner for about a year until that person suddenly passed away. She was left in a neighbor’s care for six weeks. We don’t know what happened during that time, but when the person who originally rescued her came to check on her, she found her hiding in a laundry room, shaking terribly and surrounded by soiled pee pads.
She was then placed in a foster home for two months. Her fosters took two trips during that time, including one that lasted two weeks, but she did make some progress while in their care.
Where she is now
I adopted her a little over a week ago. I understand the two-week shutdown period and the 3-3-3 rule, but I’m hoping for advice on how to help her feel safe and begin healing.
When she first arrived, she jumped on the couch and barely moved for three days. On day five, my husband was able to pick her up after a walk and help her into the crate we had set up in our bedroom.
She now spends almost all her time in her crate, coming out only for one or two walks a day if I can coax her out. She will eat and drink when I bring her bowls directly to where she’s lying, but otherwise, she may go long periods without eating or drinking unless she’s alone or it’s nighttime.
She is extremely skittish around sudden noises and movements. She is especially afraid of men and cautious around everyone else. She trembles when we get too close, although she’s becoming a little more comfortable with me. She’s still afraid of my husband and sometimes my 9-year-old.
When she feels threatened, she freezes completely and becomes stiff as a statue. She has shown no signs of aggression and is incredibly gentle with everyone.
We’ve had a few small breakthroughs! She has occasionally walked around the house, slightly wagged her tail on walks, and seems to enjoy jogging. Sometimes she refuses to go for a walk, even when I know she needs to relieve herself. She also doesn’t seek out affection or closeness with anyone yet.
Her current routine
Morning: I offer breakfast and water, followed by a walk to relieve herself.
Daytime: She rests alone in her crate for several hours. Sometimes I sit nearby and offer her water or toss her pieces of Vienna sausage, which is her favorite treat, although she isn’t very food-motivated.
Evening: I offer a second meal, water, and another walk, depending on what she feels comfortable doing.
Sometimes she eats and goes outside, and sometimes she doesn’t. During the day, it’s usually just the two of us at home while my husband travels for work and my daughter is at school.
What I’m doing to help her
Using a pheromone diffuser
Offering calming chews
Keeping interaction minimal and low-pressure
Providing a covered crate with the door left open
Playing treat-tossing games
Trying to move at her pace and let her make the decisions whenever possible
I plan to contact our vet soon about a behavioral consultation and whether medication might help her.
I would love advice from anyone who has worked with a severely fearful or shut-down rescue dog. What helped your dog begin to feel safe? Were there specific routines, exercises, or approaches that made a difference? How did you know they were starting to trust you?
I know healing takes time, and I’m not expecting an overnight transformation. I just want to make sure I’m doing everything I can to help her feel safe enough to finally relax and enjoy life.
My hope is that one day she’ll seek out affection, enjoy car rides, learn to play, and truly feel like a member of our family.
Advice, encouragement, and success stories are all welcome. Thank you!

I’m looking for a safe, loving home or temporary foster for Chanel, a female dog in the Denton area.
Chanel is generally friendly with people and other dogs. Her owner is on hospice and I cannot take in a dog right now at all financially or emotionally. I need placement by tomorrow afternoon or I will be forced to place her in an unsafe shelter.
If you’re experienced with dogs and able to help, please message me with information about your home and experience with pets.
Serious inquiries only. We want to make sure Chanel goes somewhere safe.

Info about Chanel:
Goldendoodle
4 Years Old
Not Spayed
All Vaccinations Up to Date
Friendly with People and Dogs
Very Active and Playful

Hi everyone,
I’m asking for help with Brownie’s treatment again. Brownie has been experiencing severe neurological problems for several months. She stopped barking around three months ago, and gradually her mobility started deteriorating. She began falling while walking, then lost the ability to use her hind legs properly, and now she is struggling to lift her front paws as well. She has also been suffering from a serious lung infection, along with episodes of heavy breathing and vomiting.
We have consulted four different vets and done multiple blood tests, X-rays, chest and abdominal ultrasounds, and other investigations. Her blood reports were mostly normal, but her condition continued to worsen.
With the help of donations, we were finally able to get an MRI costing approximately $440. The MRI reportedly showed inflammation in her brain, while her spine appeared normal. Her doctors suspect encephalitis, which could potentially explain her neurological symptoms and paralysis, but we still don’t have a confirmed diagnosis explaining everything, including her lung problems.
She has already been on steroids and other medications for around two months without significant improvement. We are now trying a new medication plan and hoping it helps control the inflammation.
If the new medication doesn’t work, we may need further investigations, potentially including a CT scan to investigate her remaining problems and possibly a CSF tap or another MRI, depending on the specialist’s advice.
I’ve spent everything I had on Brownie’s treatment. I earn around $460 a month, pay rent, and care for three rescued dogs. I’m completely broke now, and I don’t know how I’ll manage the expenses if Brownie needs further treatment.
I’m not giving up on her, but I need help to continue her medical care. Any amount, no matter how small, would help us pay for medicines, consultations, and further investigations. If you cannot donate, sharing this post or recommending an experienced veterinary neurologist would also mean a lot.
I can provide her MRI report, prescriptions, and medical records for transparency.
Thank you to everyone who has already donated and helped us reach this stage. I’m truly grateful for your support.
Donation link paypal : @azizonhisway
Location: Delhi NCR, India

I’m sorry this is a long rant but I feel like the backstory is important, feel free to just move on lol

My last pup was a Saint Bernard, he was pulled from a “hoarder breeder” with 90 other dogs at 4 (despite some health issues that came up and major weight loss. I was able to get him back into better shape and keep him going till 10 1/2.) when I got him was unhealthy, he had obviously been neglected. He was not socialized.

After being pulled he unfortunately went to the wrong Foster. They had another male dog that was more dominant than him, even though he was significantly bigger (it seems like there may have been signs it was a bad combo before it got to that but that’s a different issue) the smaller male saw an opportunity when my poor pup was scared by a noise and attacked him. He was torn up pretty bad even though he was so much bigger.

I worked so hard to build his confidence make him feel safe and just love that big old teddy bear. He was the sweetest boy. He made massive improvements on everything except for the car. There unfortunately was a wedding where he would need overnight care and none of the people he was familiar with were going to be available for that. I decided to go with boarding for two nights at the vet because they were familiar with him. After that, all progress we had made with the car was gone. He did make it for a couple visits after that, but between that fear in increasing and getting older, I was no longer able to get him in the car. So much effort was put in, I got different stairs and a ramp we practiced them outside of the car and just walking on them with treats.

He was up-to-date on vaccines. He had no urgent health issues that needed to be addressed. He had G.I. issues, but I was able to manage those at home. I looked into vets could come to your home but did not schedule since I didn’t have health concerns, other people suggested not doing that and thought it was unnecessary. I also thought that would be hard for him. He was up-to-date on all of his vaccines, but I realized he may have been behind on his heartworm exam.

The rescues I’ve applied to have all asked for the information for your Vet (reasonable) and for you to give the OK for them to speak to the office. Again, I get that.

After realizing he may have been behind on his heartworm exam, I’m so bummed and scared. This is gonna be an issue with rescues and they won’t take time to ask why that could’ve been an issue.