From our grantees at @heart_of_phoenix_equine_rescue
Fiyero is a miniature horse turned over from an Ohio owner to Heart of Phoenix in West Virginia. He has suffered significant neglect. He is only 4 or so years old. Based on the length of his hooves, several of those short years have been spent in pain.
Thanks, in part, to the Doris Day Foundation and their kind medical care grant, this sweet fella will be able to receive specialist care at the world renowned
Podiatry at Rood and Riddle for diagnostics and treatment. His future is bright.
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From our grantees at @humanesocietypikespeak
Ross Geller, a 9-week-old black mouth cur, is one of six Friends from an unplanned litter who found their Happy Tails at HSPPR within three days of becoming available for adoption. Just like his TV namesake, Ross is goofy but intelligent and loves bones! Thanks to the Doris Day Animal Foundation, HSPPR was there for Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica, and Chandler. Could they BE any cuter?
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From our grantees at @hoohaven
At Hoo Haven, we see all kinds of animals come through our doors, each with their own story. Some arrive scared, some arrive injured, and some arrive needing a little extra help to get back on their feet.
Recently, one tiny fox kit reminded us just how much a good meal, a warm place to rest, and a lot of love can change a life.
When this little guy first arrived, he wasn`t doing well. He was suffering from hypoglycemia, which left him weak and struggling to keep up with the world around him. As our team began evaluating him, we also discovered he had partial blindness, making even simple tasks much harder for a young fox learning how to navigate life.
At first, he spent most of his time resting. He was tired, unsure of his surroundings, and needed a lot of support from our team. But even on his toughest days, he showed us that little spark of determination that foxes seem to have.
So we got to work.
He received plenty of good food, careful monitoring, and a few little fixer-uppers along the way. Day by day, he started gaining strength. His appetite improved, his confidence grew, and before
long we began seeing more and more of his personality shine through.
These days, he`s much more interested in exploring, investigating every sound around him, and making sure his keepers know exactly when it`s time for a meal. In fact, if there`s food involved, he`s usually one of the first to show up.
While his vision challenges mean life in the wild wouldn`t be safe for him, we`re happy to say that this little fox won`t have to worry about that. He has found his forever home right here at Hoo Haven.
Now, instead of facing the challenges of the wild alone, he`ll spend his days safe, warm, and surrounded by people who care about him. He`ll have plenty of enrichment, lots of snacks, and a full belly every day. Watching him transform from a fragile little kit into the confident fox we see today has been incredibly rewarding. His story is a reminder that sometimes the best happy ending isn`t a return
to the wild—it`s finding a place where you`re safe, comfortable, and loved.
And for this little fox, that`s exactly what he found at Hoo Haven.
From our grantees at @almarescue
Happy Day for our sweet mama cat Misty!
After rescuing Misty pregnant & finding loving homes for all 6 of her kittens, she finally got HER very own wonderful Forever home!
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From our grantees at @marylandhorserescue
We are so grateful for DDAF’s generous support! Our horses had their annual vet check-ups and vaccines to keep our herd healthy and happy!
Thanks to DDAF’s support, we are able to fill our hay loft for the horses and ponies, like our adorable blind pony, Theia, and blind mini, Trixie and her buddy Bo who can’t be out on grass!
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Help protect the health of pets and other companion animals during an extreme heat event by taking these steps.
Never leave pets in a parked vehicle. Even cracked windows won`t protect your pet from suffering from heat stroke, or worse, during hot summer days.
Provide your pet with fresh, cool water every day in a tip-proof bowl.
Don`t force animals to exercise when it is hot and humid. Exercise pets early in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are cooler.
Bring water and take breaks in the shade when walking. Unlike people, pets cannot sweat to effectively cool themselves down.
Bring pets inside during periods of extreme heat.
Ensure pets have plenty of shade and shelter if kept outside. Remember, the shade pets have in the morning will either change or diminish as the sun moves throughout the day and may not protect them.
Asphalt and concrete can get very hot and cause severe burns on the pads of your pet`s feet. Consider using protective booties to place over their feet or walking them on grass. If it is too hot for you to rest your hand on the ground, it is too hot for your pet`s paws.
Animals with flat faces are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with older and overweight pets, should be kept in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible.
Keep your pet well-groomed, but resist the temptation to shave off all of their hair to keep them cool. A pet`s coat will protect it from getting sunburned and acts as a cooling insulation for most animals.
From our grantees at @nehumanesociety
In late March, the Nebraska Humane Society’s (NHS) Animal Control Officers came to the aid of a stray dog that had been hit by a car. This 1-year-old German Shepherd mix was unable to bear weight on his right hind leg, and x-rays showed his leg was fractured and needed surgery. NHS arranged for a veterinary orthopedic clinic to perform surgery on this sweet pup (now Falcon). After surgery, Falcon went to a foster home where he had doting care and received physical therapy to recover. While in foster care, he gained weight to fill out his thin frame. Once his leg had fully healed and he was walking and trotting normally, Falcon was ready for his forever home. And he found it in a friend of his foster parent – what an incredible new future for this young dog!
The Doris Day & Terry Melcher Foundation’s lifesaving grant for Falcon’s surgery and medical treatments means this handsome dog has the chance for an active life! His medical costs were $5,798. Thank you so much, we are all very grateful!
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From our grantees at @cvhorserescue
Our rescue pig Mabel saying good morning!
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From our grantees at @horsesoftirnanog
Happy Father’s Day from our mustang herd! Though we don`t know which of the geldings in the herd have had offspring when they were stallions, we believe that there are definitely a few "fathers" in the herd.
Our mustang all have Kumeyaay names. The Kumeyaay are the indigenous people of San Diego.
These “dads” are Muttaweir, Chekal, Chxuuy, Sholuk, EeKytch, and Ehwiiw.
“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” Unknown
Our mustang herd at Horses of Tir Na Nog wish all of the fathers, as well as father figures, a Happy Father`s Day! Thank you for the love.
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From our grantees at @almarescue
Our incredibly sweet and adorable Ollie found his forever home with a wonderful woman who was so excited to have a companion. He will bring her so much joy! We couldn’t be happier for them both!
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