01/22/2026
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Let’s talk about winter storms ❄️
As everyone prepares for the incoming weather, rescues and shelters are getting absolutely buried with emails, messages, and calls about dogs in need. Most people understand that we are all doing the very best we can. Others (and there are always others) choose to ridicule and berate us for not dropping everything to immediately catch a stray dog, many times a stray dog they have seen for weeks and only now decide it’s time to act.
So here’s the deal:
We know cold weather is coming.
We know there are strays in need.
We know we are a rescue.
And we know we are already doing everything we possibly can and then some.
Instead of telling us what we already know, how about getting the dog to safety, keeping them warm and fed, and then continuing to reach out for help? Will there be help? Maybe. Maybe not. But one thing we do know is this: we all need to help during times like these.
This is NOT just a shelter issue.
It is NOT just a rescue issue.
It is a PUBLIC issue.
It is a COMMUNITY issue.
These dogs are in the situations they are in because of people. If someone chooses not to step in and bring a dog to safety, for whatever reason (and yes, we hear them all), that is their choice. But do not criticize those who are working 24/7 doing everything they can to help.
Working together is what makes a difference. Working against each other does not.
🚨 HOW CAN YOU HELP? If you see a dog in need, help it! Give it a warm place to sleep for a few days until the weather passes. That can mean your bathroom, a crate, a spare room, a climate controlled garage. Anything is better than facing this storm outside. And when the weather clears, we can share resources with you to help the dog. We are about to be in an emergency situation for potentially multiple days. Let’s come together and help dogs in need. It’s not their fault.
Lexi (pictured here) is one of the dogs saved off the street by one of our fosters before the last freeze. And she’s alive because of that quick action. With your help, we can save even more.
Stay safe!