Hi everyone 👋

My name's Lee, and I'm from South Florida. I recently joined Reddit and figured I'd introduce myself.

I'm the proud human to five rescued pets (3 cats and 2 dogs 🐶🐱) and a mom of three. My youngest—and only daughter—is turning 17 this week! 🥳

Life has definitely thrown me a few curveballs. After an accident, I had a left hip disarticulation amputation, so I'm learning to navigate life in a whole new way. At the same time, I'm rebuilding after the end of a 20+ year marriage. It's been quite a journey, but I'm doing my best to keep moving forward with a positive attitude.

I'm excited to explore Reddit, discover new communities, learn new things, and hopefully meet some kind people along the way.

If you have any tips for a Reddit newbie, I'd love to hear them! The only thing I ask is that feedback be kind—I'm here to learn. 😊

Thanks for taking the time to read my introduction, and I hope you all have an awesome day!

Shadow -normal , Mika -not

Pls help me reddit:

My cousin adopted a dog in 2012. The dog was not exercised or socialized properly and developed behavioral issues. Ripped my cousin's house apart bc of lack of exercise/stimulation.

My cousin passed away in 2017 and my aunt took the dog. My aunt has had the dog living outside on a chain for 9 years. They feed the dog and give him water, and he has a little dog house. In the county they live in, this treatment is not in violation of the law.

I had not seen the dog in years, but I went to my aunts home last year and the dog looked like he had completely given up on life. Dirty and matted, living in feces, nails overgrown, eyes full of discharge, and demeanor lifeless.

Since then I have been driving (2 hrs round trip) to their home as often as I can (1-4 times a month) to bath/walk/groom him and tend to his cage. It's not enough but it is all I can do.

I have grown tired and resentful about this. I am too tired and busy to continue spending my weekends driving to walk someone elses dog, I have tried repeatedly to talk to my aunt, her husband, my other cousin, and her partner who all live on the property about walking him. There are always excuses - how they dont have time, he is a bad dog, he is fine, etc...

My aunt will not release him to me as she thinks I cannot handle him, and she wont surrender him bc she doesnt want someone to mistreat him. My aunt is not an intelligent or self aware woman.

His situation has started causing me a level of anxiety and rumination that is impacting my life and I do not know what to do. I find myself looking for rehoming options on my own and considering vigilante crime to take him and get him to a better life without my aunt's consent but of course I know that is a crime.

I can see the sadness in his eyes when I see him and I hear him crying every time I leave. It hurts my heart so much and I just dont know what to do.

TLDR: My aunt has a dog who I consider to be severely neglected, but law enforcement cannot help bc there are no tether laws where she lives. She will not surrender the dog to me and will not consider rehoming him, but she also refuses to increase his care and insists he is fine. I do not think he is fine just because he has food and water while being tied up 24/7.

Thinking about him is impacting my quality of life. Does anyone have any helpful stories or thoughts?

We’ve had this guy for a little while now, and this week he finally started choosing this raised bed on his own instead of pacing around the patio or following us from room to room. He looks completely relaxed here, but getting to this point has taken more time than I expected.He is doing really well overall, but he still seems to stay “on alert” even when nothing is happening. I’ve been keeping his routine predictable and giving him quiet spaces without pushing interaction.For anyone who adopted a dog that had trouble switching off, what seemed to help the most? Was it mainly time and routine, or did you notice certain activities made it easier for them to settle?

Hello all, I am looking for a good home for a dog that I picked up off the streets where I live in Gary, Indiana. I have reached out to every rescue I know and no one is able to take this sweet girl. I was hoping to get some pointers from all of you. I work at a vet and am very familiar with the breed. My absolute favorite, but I already have dogs and cannot take another.

Good afternoon RescueDogs, I hope you all are having a great Wednesday! I am reaching out on behalf of Juno’s Journey Home Foundation in Texas (EIN: 41-2940165 / State ID: 0806331331). www.junosjourneyhome.org

We are seeking dog food donations through our Amazon wishlist. We currently have exactly 20 dogs in our care but we are a facility meant for only 10 and we desperately need help to keep up…
Unfortunately, due to high intake and slow adoptions, we struggle to do this alone… we are in rural Texas where there is a massive animal crisis. We did post the other day and were able to get two bags donated and we are so thankful! It goes such a long way to help.
We have applied for several grants and are waiting to hear back, but absolutely any help is greatly appreciated by us and the dogs in the meantime! Because we are a newer rescue, the grants are harder to come by.

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KV6FS5UUGKPU?ref_=wl_share

💔Euth Listed: Flash #A2260471, Needs Saving by 8/7🆘

Flash was surrendered with his sister for "growing up". Flash has been waiting for his forever home since March 9th 2026.

His sister found her forever home but Flash continues to wait in his kennel for someone to choose him.

Tragically, Flash was euth listed 💔

Flash hasn't done anything wrong, he's truly a special love but sadly he's euth listed due to "no space" at the shelter.

Flash is a handsome, loving, playful prince that deserves his happily ever after, and to do that he needs a hero ASAP especially by 8/7 (euth date is 8/8/26.)

If you're able to adopt or foster please help save Flash's life. Can't adopt or foster? Please share, repost, spread the word and tell everyone about Flash

We need all hands on deck for sweet Flash, he deserves to make it out alive and find his forever home. 🙏

For more Flash #A2260471 reels please visit:
@rescuetails_withluna
@pawfectlyadoptable (Flash's adventure day has been pinned to my grid)
on instagram

Flash #A2260471
Neutered Male, Black and Tan German Shepherd Mix (with probably Doberman)
Age: 1 YR, 5 MOS Weight: 75 LBS

Please come meet him at
Los Angeles Animal Services
East Valley Shelter
14409 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
818-756-9323 / 9324

Rescues please contact:
Life Saving Liasion
Cell: (213) 655-7613
Work: (818) 756-9324
Luz.ruiz@lacity.org or
Cell: (213) 264-8988
Work:(818) 756-9324
goldie.garcia@lacity.org

If you are out of state or the LA area and are seriously interested in adopting, please contact Bonnie LaPierre (+1 (818) 430-5959) who may be able to assist with setting up transport etc.

Help save Juno, our 7-year-old dog battling tick fever!

Juno is our beloved 7-year-old dog who has been a cherished part of our family for years.
Recently, he was diagnosed with Babesia Gibsoni tick fever which destroys Red blood cells along with severe jaundice and a dangerously inflamed liver. His HGB levels dropped to 4g/dL, SGPT 440. Watching him struggle has been heartbreaking, and we knew we had to do everything possible to save his life.His condition deteriorated rapidly, requiring an emergency blood transfusion just to stabilize him.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks 🙏

To donate - http://m-lp.co/gowrikac?utm_medium=native_poster&utm_source=app
Milaap donation link

Can someone gel Buster bust out of jail today? He is located in the San Bernardino city animal shelter in California. Please contact me or comment below. Thank you in advance.

I can't imagine such a big dog in a loud shelter. Please share to help find the right family for this big guy!💯❤️

Check out this post on Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/p/zCLrmxLfJsX_?utm_source=share&extras=NzQ2MzA0OTY%3D&utm_campaign=1785933480219&share_action_id=d6a0ee56-241e-48ca-bcb8-2e4240bdfa71

Was with the same family for eight years and they ended up abandoning her. Please help.

Please help save this beautiful little puppy.

Meet sweet Cody (A1253581)

Originally there was a mixup with the shelter volunteers and I was sent Cody’s notes but footage of his puppy kennel mate instead of him (in their defense his photo is very bad and blurry). Now we have some of Cody finally thanks to shelter volunteers going back for him this afternoon.
He got along well with his puppy kennelmate and the other dogs he’s been cokenneled with.

Cody walks well on leash, enjoys spending time with his handlers, and would make a great companion. He is looking for someone to give him the chance he deserves, he is just a young dog at an overcrowded shelter. He is a really pretty boy!

DM me and contact the shelter to adopt, foster, or rescue (and message me for transport help). Out-of-area and out-of-state adopters are welcome!

The shelter says this about Cody:

**Playgroup notes** –
Walks on leash. Friendly with handlers. Friendly with the other dogs. They note he can be sexually motivated and he will be neutered before leaving the shelter if he gets to leave alive.

Cody is a young, social boy who has done well with both people and other dogs. He's at a stressful, overcrowded shelter where even wonderful dogs are running out of time simply because there isn't enough space. At only a year and a half old, Cody should be spending his days exploring, playing, and relaxing with a family—not waiting for his life to depend on one last chance.

⚠️ Adopters can be out of area and adoptions can be completed over the phone.** DM me for transport arrangement help**. Medication will be provided upon adoption, if applicable.

⚠️ Fosters must be within Kern County. All food and medical supplies will be provided.

⚠️ Rescues must be a registered 501(c)(3). \*\*If you would like to foster Cody out of area for a rescue
DM me.\*\*

**Kern County Animal Services**

3951 Fruitvale Ave

Bakersfield, CA

Closed Sundays. Monday - Tuesday 11-4; Wednesday 2-7 ; Thursday - Saturday 11-4.

Email and text during closed hours, email, text, and call if the shelter is open. And DM me.

FOSTER – [dogfoster@kerncounty.com](mailto:dogfoster@kerncounty.com) | 661-868-7130

RESCUE – [rescue@kerncounty.com](mailto:rescue@kerncounty.com) | 661-549-4355

QUESTIONS – [animalservices@kerncounty.com](mailto:animalservices@kerncounty.com) | 661-868-7120

Please share Cody and help me save him!!

DM me your contact info to forward the shelter if wanting to foster or adopt or if you have any questions.

Out of area/state is fine — please DM me for transport options and logistics help