From our grantees at @spayneuterjc
Scottsboro resident Haley Mayes was able to get her cat spayed with grant funding from the Doris Day Animal Foundation!
Callie was 2 years old, pregnant and hungry when Haley found her in a restaurant parking lot. Now she is loved and thanks to DDAF will never have unwanted litters again.
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From our grantees at @almarescue
Juniper and her sister Magnolia were placed in a plastic bag as babies and thrown into a dumpster.
Thank goodness their cries were heard by a Good Samaritan, who got them out & immediately gave them to us.
Today little Juniper got a second chance at life & was adopted by a very special family. We are overjoyed that she got her Happily Ever After!! 💖
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From our grantees at @horsesoftirnanog
“O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave." — Francis Scott Key, “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Our mustang herd at Horses of Tir Na Nog is celebrating 250 years of freedom. The American mustang is celebrated as a symbol of the powerful spirit of the United States. Our herd has their own story of freedom and bravery. This freedom is made possible by our wonderful supporters. The Doris Day Animal Foundation provides life saving care to so many animals across the country. We are so grateful for your generosity and support.
Happy Fourth of July and let freedom ring!
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Congratulations to one of DDAF`s unofficial mascots, "Caly," whose patriotic photo was chosen as the winner of PBS SoCal`s Patriotic Pet Watch Party Contest. (Her mama is a longtime DDAF volunteer.) Caly will be snuggled safely away from the commotion of fireworks and would like to remind pet parents to keep their precious four-leggers close and safe over the holiday. Happy 4th of July from all of us at DDAF!
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From our grantees at @searchdogfoundation
Leo came to us from Idaho Falls, where his owner had hoped to train him as a service dog. However, Leo’s rambunctious, high-octane personality proved to be “too much” for that line of work. Realizing he needed a faster-paced career, his owner reached out to SDF, and Leo officially arrived on campus with the help of our partners at Angel Flight West.
When Leo was a puppy, an unfortunate run-in with a recliner left him with a fractured tibia that required surgical repair.
After Leo spent a few months in training, we pursued a comprehensive evaluation by an orthopedic specialist to ensure there were absolutely no hidden red flags. Dr. Hollsworth at. Thanks to the meticulous oversight of our veterinary partners, the news was incredible: the specialist was deeply impressed by how beautifully Leo had healed, as well as the phenomenal joint motion and stability he has maintained more than a year post-surgery. Leo officially received the “all-clear” to continue his USAR career!
With a clean bill of health, Leo has been thriving. He recently graduated to the sophomore class, where he has been mastering contained and diffuse rubble searches, developing a strong bark alert, and tackling agility obstacles. Even a recent routine neuter surgery only paused him briefly. After a short stint on light duty to heal properly, Leo is back to his rambunctious self, excited to learn new skills and work on his search dog proficiencies!
Advanced orthopedic exams, specialized sports medicine consultations, and top-tier veterinary care require significant resources. We are profoundly grateful to partners like the Doris Day Animal Foundation, whose generosity helps fund our Canine Healthcare Program.
Because of you, we can give brilliant, resilient dogs like Leo the specialized medical backing they need to safely pursue their destiny as lifesaving search dogs.
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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