Black Forest Animal Care

03/26/2026

Rescued :)

Rescue needed ASAP!! VA, Powhatan “Stranger” deaf Australian shepherd

🚨 **RESCUE NEEDED – Deaf Double Merle Aussie (VA)** 🚨

SHARING FOR NETWORKING—PLEASE READ AND SHARE TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE

“Stranger” is an adult double merle Australian Shepherd currently at Powhatan Animal Control in Powhatan, VA and urgently needs a rescue plan in place. He is **deaf** and came in as a stray in very matted condition and extremely fearful. Shelter staff have since removed his mats and are working with him, but he remains very shut down.

The important part: **he has shown ZERO aggression**, even during grooming and handling.

Right now, Stranger is:

• Shy, shut down, and overwhelmed in the shelter

• Possibly head shy and unfamiliar with leash/harness

• Interested in people and other dogs, but too afraid to engage

• Eating well and appears physically healthy

📌 He is **currently on stray hold**, but I am trying to line up a rescue so he can leave as soon as he’s available.

Stranger needs a rescue experienced with **deaf dogs and/or herding breeds** that can give him the time, patience, and structure to decompress and learn to trust.

This is a dog who likely has so much potential once he’s out of the shelter environment. With the right support and training (including visual cues), he has a real chance to thrive.

**Please:**

• Tag rescues (especially Aussie/herding or special needs)

• Share with your networks

• Reach out if you can help

I am more than willing to **assist with pulling, transport, and coordination** to help make this happen.

Shelter Contact Info:

📞 804-598-5672

📍 4000 Old Plantation Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

Let’s get Stranger the chance he deserves!

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01/23/2026

A sad day for the great Montana bison.

Interior Secretary Doug Bergum, at the request of Greg Gianforte and the Montana Senators and Representatives ( It pains me to say any of their names because, quite frankly, they're beneath me, especially the unpopular little Greg Gianforte) has decided to end conservation grazing permits for bison on the great American Prairie, a huge section of restored bison land in central Montana.

Make no mistake, the decision by Bergum is an extension of the nepo-baby, grifting cronyism that currently plagues our federal government.

But this time, the victim is the great American bison.

01/21/2026

01/20/2026

🚗⚠️ PLEASE SLOW DOWN — ANIMALS AT PLAY & PEOPLE AT WORK ⚠️🐾

When visiting the Humane Society of St. Thomas, we kindly ask everyone to drive slowly and cautiously through our parking lot and property.

We have:
🐕 Dog walkers moving animals between kennels
😟 Dogs who are fearful of cars and loud noises
🐈 Cats that roam freely on our grounds
👣 Volunteers, staff, and visitors walking throughout the property

This is a busy, living space filled with vulnerable animals and caring humans working hard to keep them safe. A few extra seconds of patience can prevent a tragic accident.

Please help us protect our animals, our volunteers, and our community by slowing down and staying alert while on Humane Society property.

Thank you for being part of the village that keeps our homeless and voiceless safe. 💙🐾