You helped us save all these lives this year! And so many more... As “The Year of the Dog” draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible year. We are so honored to have each one of you to support our ongoing lifesaving efforts. This has been an amazing year with so many lives saved and miraculous recoveries. But, one thing I have learned this year is that our hearts are bigger than our budget. Everyday we perform medical procedures that other shelters wouldn’t…
You did it again...
Dec13
You did it again... This has been another lifesaving and miracle-making year. We have had our ups and downs, but you helped us every step of the way. We couldn’t do what we do each day without the overwhelming support of our community. You helped every time we called. You, our loyal supporters, once again stepped up in our time of need and heard our emergency plea for the Stracks medical fund. Here are highlights of just some of the miracles YOU made possible this…
Here is your holiday guide! 9 Easy Ways to Help the Strays Get Involved and Help Those in Need 9. Hold a donation drive at work, church, or even with friends & neighbors! Collect items or purchase a few from our Amazon Wish List. Here are just a few of the items we always need: Bleach, Laundry Detergent, Kitty Litter, Wet Cat Food, Collars (Medium/Large), Treats, Toys, Beds, Wire Crates, X-Pens, Puppy Pads, Leashes, and Gift Cards. 8. When holiday shopping, use AmazonSmile! It costs…
Betsy Ross Undergoes Emergency Surgery Rescued and headed straight for the trauma center Donna was feeding a pack of stray dogs when she noticed the skinny, bloated one would vomit every time she ate. Donna knew she was sick and needed help. After tracking her for some time, she was able to rescue her and bring her in to the trauma center. Our incredible vet team quickly discovered she is suffering from Pyometra, an infection of the uteres. She also has severe heartworms, and was…
Stray Rescue Counts on Giving Tuesday Donations are MATCHED on Tuesday, December 3rd* Giving Tuesday is a national holiday set aside to remind everyone to support your local charities. Without your donations and support, nonprofits who do such important work in our community will not exist. Stray Rescue counts on this day to make it through the grueling winter season ahead. Every dog and cat on the streets becomes an even bigger priority as dangerously low temperatures threaten their lives every single day. Plummeting temperatures,…
Holiday Gift
Nov12
'Tis the Season for Giving! Help an animal in need this holiday season, or give a thoughtful gift! Spread joy and kindness this holiday season with our Holiday Gift Catalog! When the temperatures drop, we need funding and support more than ever. Dangerously cold temperatures make the mean streets so much more intolerable. Help us give the gift of hope by providing necessities to homeless animals, allowing us to keep our warm rescue jeep running and our welcoming doors open to those who need it…
Happy Apple Needs Help
Nov01
Happy Apple Needs Help Happy Apple has received so much love from everyone in the community! Her sweet little face in her freedom ride photo was all it took for everyone to fall in love. So many amazing people have opened up their homes to Apple, asking if she’s ready for adoption or foster. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Sadly, this little girl’s injuries are far worse than we originally thought. After her intake exam and x-rays, we found multiple fractures in her pelvis –…
I am Not Trash - My Name is Alex If you follow Stray Rescue, you already know we rescue abused, dying dogs people have thrown out like garbage. Remember names like Tasha, Leben, and Bo Rocket? Sadly, we have a new name to add to this list. This tiny senior dog, estimated to be about 14 years old, was found in a dumpster last night. His name is Alex. This behavior is beyond comprehension. What kind of society are we choosing to be? Alex was…
Bye Quentin
Oct21
Bye Quentin Quentin, the Miracle Dog I sit here with Quentin next to me knowing that later today I’ll be saying goodbye to a legend, a hero, a best friend, and my dear “kid.” I am crying and heartbroken over this, so I will keep this brief for now and expand on his incredible life. My heart will have to wait for later. Quentin has done more for animal welfare than any human ever could. Surviving the gas chamber in 2003, he picked me to…
Carter's Heartbreaking Story Street life is especially difficult for pregnant strays. Street life is especially difficult for pregnant strays. This beautiful girl was saved just in time. Sadly, this is not where her happy story ends. Due to unexpected complications during labor, she was rushed into emergency surgery Saturday night. Carter lost all ten of her puppies. She survived, but you can tell by the look in her eyes that she has endured unspeakable trauma and loss. Members of the community stepped up to help…