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1,258 Days in the Shelter, Mator’s Fight for a Forever Home
On March 15, 2022, Mator’s world shattered. At just 6 years old, the only family he had ever known tied him to a pole outside the Humane...
Lindsay Gurry
Aug 24, 20252 min read


Meet Jack: The Handsome Boy Who’s Ready to Be Your Shadow
When you look into Jack’s big, soulful eyes, it’s hard to imagine how this sweet boy ever ended up alone, starving, and scared on the...
Lindsay Gurry
Aug 10, 20252 min read


Donut: The Big-Headed, One-Eared, Squawky Love-bug Who Just Wants to Play 🍩
Let’s be honest, when it comes to dogs, we all know the bigger the head, the bigger the heart... and Donut is no exception! Donut is a...
Lindsay Gurry
Aug 2, 20252 min read


Conley’s Fight for Comfort
From Cruelty to Hope: Conley's Story. When Conley was rescued from a cruelty case in rural Louisiana, he had already endured more than...
Lindsay Gurry
Jul 27, 20252 min read


Left Tied to a Tree, this is Silk’s Story
Silk’s story begins in the shadows of betrayal. On March 29, 2025, a 3-year-old terrier mix was found tied to a tree in the middle of the...
Lindsay Gurry
Jul 12, 20252 min read


UPDATE: Queen Found her Forever Throne!
Update! 7/18/2025 After 92 days in foster care and a countdown that had us all holding our breath, Queen has found her forever home! Her...
Lindsay Gurry
Jul 5, 20252 min read


From Stray to Soulmate! Lecter’s Journey Home
Some dogs don’t need long walks or endless toys, they just need peace, quiet, and someone to love them back. Lecter is a 5-year-old...
Lindsay Gurry
Jun 29, 20252 min read


UPDATE! From Countdown to Forever: Bumble’s Happy Ending 🐝
UPDATE! 7/21/25 Bumble has officially been adopted! After being rescued from euthanasia on Easter Sunday and spending months in the...
Lindsay Gurry
Jun 22, 20252 min read


Too Big to Handle? Not for Someone. Meet Bear, the 115 lb Love Bug.
When Bear was surrendered to the shelter, he didn’t know what was coming next. At 7 years old and 115 pounds, this big bully pitbull...
Lindsay Gurry
Jun 15, 20252 min read


UPDATE! Bingo’s Big Day: 899 Days Later, He Walks the Red Carpet Home!
Update! 8/13/2025 On day 899, Bingo’s forever began. A woman saw his video on Facebook, knew instantly he was her dog, and made it...
Lindsay Gurry
Jun 8, 20252 min read


Lyla’s Second Chance: Brought Back, Still Hoping 🌸
Sometimes rescue stories don’t follow a straight line. Sometimes, they come full circle. Lyla was adopted from Good Karma Pet Rescue in...
Lindsay Gurry
May 31, 20251 min read


Sandy Didn't Even Make It Back to the Shelter 💛
Not every shelter story has to end with heartbreak!! This one ends with hope and a forever home. Sandy arrived at the shelter on November...
Lindsay Gurry
May 24, 20252 min read


UPDATE! Bread found a home for his Birthday!
Bread just turned 3. Instead of a cake or cuddles on the couch, he celebrated his birthday behind shelter bars. He’s been there for...
Lindsay Gurry
May 17, 20252 min read


Adam’s Story: A Second Chance on Borrowed Time
When Adam arrived at the shelter, he was a shell of the dog he was meant to be. Emaciated, covered with infections, and defeated, he had...
Lindsay Gurry
May 11, 20252 min read


Colby Jack – The Florida Pup Who Became Family
Let me set the scene: I walk into Broward County Animal Care, ready to take a pup out for the day, and I see him. Colby Jack. Seven years...
Lindsay Gurry
Mar 29, 20252 min read


The reason I started volunteering: Champ
I’ll never forget the first time I saw his story. Tri-County Animal Rescue had posted about a dog that had been launched —yes, literally...
Lindsay Gurry
Mar 29, 20253 min read


Why I Started a Blog About Shelter Dogs
Let me just say this from the jump: I didn’t plan to start a blog about shelter dogs. I wasn’t like, you know what would be fun? Pouring...
Lindsay Gurry
Mar 29, 20252 min read
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