On January 16th I saw a post going around on Facebook about a US Veteran in Surprise, Arizona that was losing his home and being evicted in a few days. He has 4 beautiful Malinois dogs and options were limited because he wants to keep them. I’m active in the dog rescue/homeless advocacy community and I wanted to do something, but it seemed there were a few options and that he had some help.

Several days went by and I decided to reach out to Jeremy directly and ask if he needed food for his dogs. He responded and said yes. I met him and the dogs in a parking lot on January 27th. Someone donated a van to him and he is a living in it with the dogs. He is humble about getting help, but he still needs it.

A nice woman is allowing him to park at her house at night but it is not feasible for him to have a room in the house as initially offered, as she has many dogs, as well. This is not an easy way to live on an ongoing basis, especially for the dogs. I gave him two large bags of dog food for Junior, Buddy, Olive & Dale. It would be nice to get him a motel room now and again so they can all stretch out and wash up and get them out of these tight quarters. 

On January 28th I assisted him in taking the dogs to the Stand Down event and the dogs got shots and a check-up. One of the dogs had some dental issues and another a possible ACL condition. It would be nice to get them ongoing care and follow up, as they are ages five through nine. He is returning to the Stand Down event today, to see what help is available for him, since we got the dogs taken care of yesterday. It can take several days or weeks to receive any help, if anything is even available for him.

Much of the assistance out there for vets is for the humans only. If someone is unwilling to give up their pets, assistance is greatly limited. He does not want to give up his pets, as they are the source of some happiness and purpose to him. I totally get that. Someone who bravely served our country should not be living like this. It is not known yet if there is any housing assistance available. It would be nice if someone knew of a rental home or townhouse with a yard or fenced patio that allowed a veteran with 4 dogs. They are well behaved and of course potty trained. Goal amount may later be changed depending on what he finds out about housing. 

Many people have asked about helping and asked if I would set up a GoFundMe for him and the dogs. Please know Jeremy did not ask me to do this. Will you help me help Jeremy, Dale, Junior, Buddy and Olive? What the funds can be used for:

*Further care, treatment, food and supplies for the 4 dogs (Including current ID tags, harnesses, microchipping, joint supplement for Dale)
*Bottled water for all of them
*Use of laundry mat to clean bedding and clothing
*Gas, insurance, update tags, maintenance for the van
*Storage unit so that the van isn’t so cramped with clothing, belongings and dog supplies. He lost/left many things at the house, but still has some personal items.
*Cell phone upkeep so he has a way to receive calls about possible assistance.
*PO Box, so he has an address to receive mail about assistance.
*Food, vitamins, toiletries, wipes, hand sanitizer, clothing, etc. for Jeremy
*A removable rug for the van that can be taken out and vacuumed at a car wash (living with the hair of 4 dogs!)
*Possible play time at indoor dog park for the dogs (outdoor dog parks have not worked well)
*Whatever other needs arise!

I am not a 501c3 charity. I am just a regular person trying to help another human being and his dogs.

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Thank you for your continued support and donations, everyone! I have been out of town for a few days for work and just got back last night at midnight. This morning was the first time funds were available to use from GFM. I will be meeting Jeremy today to switch the dog food to Earthborn. Poor Olive has not been feeling well a couple days, going to see if this will make a difference. I will also get another gas card. Jeremy has an appointment this afternoon to check into housing. Not sure how that will go with the 4 dogs. Hoping for the best, I will let you know! Some of you have asked what kind of work he will be looking for. Yes, he wants to work, but he will need a place to live before he can get a job. He ideally would like office work, and yes he does WANT to work. He is uplifted by our support and that we care. 

When I saw them today, Olive looked so much better that Jeremy had reported she was feeling yesterday. Today he said she is doing so much better. That is so great! He thinks she was having tummy trouble. Part of the problem is that that are mostly in the van and get out for potty breaks several times a day. We need a safe yard they can stretch out in and walk around a bit at least a few times a week. There have been a couple offers, but we want everyone’s dogs safe without getting hurt. Let me know if you have any ideas!

Does anyone have a yard, side yard, lot, etc… where a temporary chain link fence dog run could be put for Jeremy’s dogs? A nice lady is offering to buy a structure if a place can be found for it. Ideally this would be somewhere in NW valley.

Here is the pack this morning! They now have sturdy harnesses, name tags and are microchipped! Jeremy was given funds for gas and to get a PO box. 

It takes several days before funds are available, but we are hoping to be looking for a place very, very soon and pay several months upfront as well as utility deposits. Insurance for the van will also be paid this week.

Met up with Jeremy and the pack today! The dogs got new Kong leashes with the easy control loop, some Honest Kitchen fish skin treats , a grain free dental bone each and a cooling mat. Jeremy was given a gas card for Kwik Trip and a laptop. The laptop will help him dust off his resume, help me find them a place to live, research jobs or any other assistance opportunities, as well as just help with life in general. I reached out to 9 rental listings in Surprise yesterday and have not heard back from a single one. Please let me know if anyone is aware of a possible rental opportunity in Surprise or Peoria that would allow four very trained and behaved dogs.

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While living in a shelter is a major challenge for any dog, it is especially difficult for a dog that was born with a disability. The dog in this video is living proof of that. This dog is named Rosie and she was born with a unique disability, one that made it hard for the shelter’s volunteers to be able to get her attention.

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These two dogs were living inside of a shelter when a photo of them hugging hit the Internet. The photo was just too cute for their new owners who decided to give them a forever home.

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As neighbours called 911 and looked on from the front lawn as the fire consumed the home, a total stranger suddenly leapt into action.

“This guy in a grey Mustang pulls up, says, ‘I do this for a living,’ and he runs in and he comes out about two minutes later with this beautiful dog in his arms, and it was incredible to see,” Jimmy Nichols, the man who shot the above video, told WSMV News in Nashville, Tennessee.

For several tense minutes, we don’t see the Good Samaritan emerge from the burning home, as flames continue to consume the roof and upper levels.

The man’s decision to run in after the dog isn’t universally-admired either, with one of the bystanders calling the man an “idiot” as he waits for him to return.
Eventually the man emerges, dog safely in tow.

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Eventually, the family was able to identify Sampson’s rescuer as Tim Tawater, an off-duty Springfield firefighter – which would explain the “I do this for a living” comment.

“I want to really thank him for everything he has done. It’s just really an act of kindness,” the couple’s 13-year-old daughter Kirsten Spilka told WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee.

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It’s understandable that puppies bark a lot because dogs experience separation anxiety too. After all, puppies are in a way, just like kids who miss their parents.

Now this couple is monitoring how much their little dog barks when they’re not home. They were surprised to see that their cat is a big help in controlling their dog’s excessive barking! Check out the video below and see how the cat handles the situation!

I gotta say, this cat is a pretty good dog-sitter! LOL!

Has your dog ever been an excessive barker? How did you deal with it? Share your tips with us in the comments section below

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Missy and Laydie had been waiting all day for their dad to come home and give them some love. When he finally did get off work, they came prancing into the kitchen with tails wagging and plenty of kisses to give.

But everything changed when Pop’s tone turned from loving…

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The pet owner in this video was doing a three-month long medical practice in Lisbon, here she is reuniting with her four-legged best friend.

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PetBot is world’s first ever smartphone for pets. Well it’s actually a treat dispenser with a cool built-in high-tech camera. This awesome camera lets your pet send you a selfie automatically. And not just that, it has more cool features too! Check out the video below and see how it works!

Amazing, right!? This is what we dog lovers have been waiting for! A way to keep connected with our pets when we’re not home! This is so cool!

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But this retirement home offers tenants something different. These retirees are loved and cherished until their last days, and this amazing video explains it all.

Any older, wiser canine that steps into this retirement home is guaranteed a place to rest until their time comes. Here, they can play with fellow retirees, and snuggle with the inspiring women who make sure they’re taken care of every single day.

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My name is Asia. I started my life being as a helpless puppy being beaten with a 2×4 on a daily basis until my owners broke my leg. I laid there in excruciating pain until the neighbor called animal services. When they came to get me, my owners relinquished me to their “care” which really meant they sent me to die.

So, I sat in the shelter with a broken leg until my time was up and then I was headed to the euthanization room when that same neighbor decided to save me. She asked a rescue to pull me instead of adopting me outright. Well, she kept me about a year. She found out I was heartworm positive among other things and I had some anxiety issues. Who wouldn’t? I was jumping the fence because I wanted to be back with her. So she too gave up on me and surrendered me.

Now I have been at this rescue kennel for two years. Fortunately, I am heartworm free but I still have some anxiety. Not one person has shown interest in adopting me. I guess because there are mostly little dogs here and it’s not the place people look for a more substantial lady like me.

I’m only 50 lbs and have quite the bikini body but I’m a pitbull and that seems to deter many people. I do have anxiety issues which people here have been working on. I go on the treadmill sometimes and one of my favorite volunteers takes me home quite often and I go swimming in her pool or the lake. I love to follow her dogs. They help guide and balance me and that really helps because I am a follower, not a leader. I get along well with most other dogs but I am selective of the people I like. I trust dogs more than I do people and with very good reason.

A few months ago a volunteer named Melanie started taking me to her home where she has 3 dogs (Bo, Itsy and Sweetie). They are all rescues too. We all understand what it is like to be sad and alone. Perhaps that is why I get along with them so well. When I am at their house we swim, play ball and Frisbee, and I get to be a dog in a home. I sooo badly want that for my very own.

I know I can be challenging but I have so much love to give the right person if we could just find each other…

Asia’s caretakers at the rescue say she is has been through obedience training and they are working to get her through her fears, especially a volunteer name Melanie.

Asia gets along SUPER with other dogs and the staff says that while she can “turn it on,” Asia also has an “off switch.”

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The dog in the video below has a sweet and special way of welcoming his human home. He’s so excited to see his beloved human come home that he jumps up really high just to give his daddy a hug! You can see how happy and excited he is as he runs to his dad and jumps up to his shoulders to give him some love! Take a look at the video!

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