From our grantees at @savethechimps
July is a time to celebrate freedom, and Torian knows just how meaningful that can be.
Before arriving at Save the Chimps, Torian spent years in biomedical research. Today, his life couldn`t be more different. He spends his days exploring his island home, climbing, foraging, enjoying fresh pears, and making his own choices alongside his chimpanzee family. Every day is a celebration of the life he was always meant to have, filled with peace, companionship, and the freedom to simply be a chimpanzee.
Thank you, Doris Day Animal Foundation, for helping make stories like Torian`s possible.
#DorisDayAnimalFoundation #SaveTheChimps #25YearsOfSaveTheChimps #ChimpanzeeSanctuary #Freedom #SecondChances
From our grantees at @rockymountainfelinerescue
A critical part of Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue’s mission is maintaining secure, stimulating spaces—like our unique outdoor yard—where felines can experience the sights, sounds, and sensations of the outside world without risk. Although we ask our adopters to commit to keeping their cats indoors or using catios for their safety and wellbeing, we also understand the importance of outdoor enrichment—particularly for kitties navigating the challenges of a free-roaming shelter environment. Our secure outdoor yard is an essential component of RMFR’s enrichment program, offering a safe space for exploration, stress relief, and natural stimulation that supports both physical and emotional health.
Whether it`s climbing a tree or basking in the sun, cats like Quick Draw McGraw and Nala love their yard time! We are grateful to the Doris Day Animal Foundation for helping cats like these thrive while in our care.
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #rockymountainfelinerescue
From our grantees at @chimphaven
With the start of summer, the Treetop Ten are loving the warmer weather at Chimp Haven! In Tequila’s group, Axel still carries around his tire toys – sometimes he’ll carry four at once! He is lovingly known as a “lone ranger” by care staff as he typically likes to do his own thing, but he still looks up to group alpha, Buster, and they spend time hanging out in the habitat together. Axel is a quirky guy, loves to explore, and has favorite items he is fascinated with and collects (likes his tire toys). Meanwhile, Connor also enjoys spending time with his buddy, Buster. They often hang out together down by the moat or in the woods. They also like to take turns observing the girls in Flora’s group (their neighbors), especially Diane as she’s a spicy lady! Connor is a goofy, social guy. He’s a bit of a class clown and is very energetic and nosy about his neighbors. He’s just curious and can’t help but keep an eye on them. We can’t wait to see what shenanigans the rest of the Treetop Ten get into later this summer!
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #chimphaven
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.
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #spayneuterjacksoncountyalabama
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!! 💖
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #almarescue
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!
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #horsesoftirnanog
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.
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #heartofphoenixequinerescue
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?
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #humanesocietyofthepikespeakregion
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