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El Camino Dog Rescue, Okanogan, WA (2026)

06/17/2026

One of the hardest parts about running a foster-based rescue from hours away is that so much of the work happens through phone calls, text messages, Facebook messages, and late-night transport coordination. You spend years working alongside people you’ve never actually met in person.

This week, I finally got to change that.

I got to meet so many of the people who have helped make El Camino Dog Rescue possible—fosters, drivers, donors, volunteers, and supporters who have stepped up time and time again for dogs that had nowhere else to go. I missed a lot of people in photos, but please know how much I appreciate every single person who came out.

Thank you to Todd for stepping in this year in such a huge way. He has put hundreds of miles on his van helping transport dogs to safety, and without his support I simply could not have done a lot of this. When dogs needed a ride, he showed up. Countless dogs are safe today because of the time, miles, and commitment he has given.

Gaby, Tyler, and Charlotte—of course I managed to get no photos of you—but week after week you are some of the biggest reasons dogs get saved in this county. Fostering, transporting, coordinating, troubleshooting, and somehow always finding a way to make things happen. So much of what El Camino does would not be possible without you.

Thank you to Pam and Robin with Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for coming out, and for everything Team Okanogan does behind the scenes. Their support with vaccines, supplies, and other necessities has helped hundreds of puppies and dogs over the last several months alone. Their commitment to helping animals in this county has made a real difference.

Thank you to my twin Keanu and her husband Dominique for coming out while pregnant and taking time away from the kids for the evening. Her willingness to foster dogs and puppies has been an absolute godsend. I’m thankful every day to have someone with the same fiery spirit: take no s**t, do no harm. 🤪💪

Barbara, thank you for always being a cheerleader, for reigniting my fire when I start getting tired, and for being such a wonderful foster for the little ones. Every rescue person needs someone who reminds them why they started when things get overwhelming, and you’ve done that more times than you probably realize. 🥰

Sue and David, it was so nice finally meeting you in person. Thank you for stepping up as fosters and becoming part of this amazing community.

Karen, I was so glad to finally meet you—and of course you showed up with blankets. Thank you for always finding ways to help.

Jane came all the way from Chelan, and from the very beginning she was there helping get dogs from point A to point B when we were first building this network. Long before we had established routes and regular transports, Jane was helping make sure dogs got where they needed to go. She has spent years helping dogs behind the scenes and has always been a huge inspiration to me.

Dianna and Jessica, it was wonderful finally meeting you both. Thank you for helping save so many little ones over the years.

Thank you to everyone else who stopped by, fostered a dog, drove a transport leg, donated supplies, shared a post, or helped in ways most people will never see.

El Camino means “The Way.”

To me, it has never been about one person. It has always been about people coming together, each doing their small part, creating something much bigger than themselves. That is how dogs get saved in Okanogan County.

This weekend was a reminder of that, and I left feeling incredibly grateful.

06/17/2026

This Saturday, 20 dogs made their way to safety thanks to an incredible team effort.

Thank you to Casa Dog for helping us with two litters of puppies this weekend. Anna transported a total of eight puppies to meet up with Casa Dogs, where they will continue their journey toward finding loving homes. Sometimes the litters come faster than we can keep up, and having trusted transfer partners willing to step in makes all the difference.

Making that transfer possible was Todd, who drove all the way from Omak to Tacoma and back home again in a single day. Todd met up with Anna, who then continued on to meet Casa Dogs with the puppies. That is a lot of miles and a lot of time behind the wheel, and without people willing to make those trips happen, many of these dogs would never get their chance.

Thank you as well to Wet Noses Foster Paws, who welcomed ten puppies and two adult dogs this weekend. We have sent them many dogs over the last several weeks, and we were grateful they had room for these dogs when we needed help. The two adult dogs especially needed placement quickly, and having an opening for them was a huge help.

Working with multiple transfer partners has truly been a dream come true. The need in Okanogan County is simply too great for any one rescue to handle alone. There are far more dogs needing help than we could ever keep up with by ourselves, which is why we are so grateful for every rescue, foster, volunteer, and organization that works alongside us. These partnerships save lives every single week.

Thank you as well to the members of our community who reach out when they find a dog in need, see an emergency situation, or simply want to help a dog find a safe place to land. We appreciate the trust you place in us to do what we can.

Right now, we have many large adult dogs waiting for openings. Adult dogs—especially bigger dogs—are often the hardest to place with transfer partners, so movement has been slower than usual. We know many people are looking for help surrendering dogs, and we wish we could say yes to every request. Unfortunately, with dogs continuously coming out of pounds and difficult neglect situations, we are often just trying to keep up with the openings that become available.

Special thanks to Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for providing supplies, vaccines, and support that allow these puppies and dogs to be ready for transfer when opportunities arise.

Thank you to the animal control officers, tribal officers, and pounds that work with us every week to help save lives. We couldn’t do this without the teamwork and communication.

We are now halfway through the year and have transferred several hundred dogs to safety. I don’t have a final count yet, but every single dog represents countless hours from fosters, drivers, rescue partners, and supporters working together.

Most of all, I want to thank Gabby, Charlotte, Barbara, Cheryl, and Renee for consistently opening their homes to dogs week after week. This small circle of dedicated fosters makes all of this possible. Without them, many of these dogs would never get the chance they deserve.

This is the way of El Camino Dog Rescue—neighbors helping neighbors, rescues helping rescues, and dogs getting a second chance because people choose to show up.

06/12/2026

Do your part now so your dog stays safe later. 🎆🐾
If your dog is afraid of fireworks, today is when you should call your veterinarian, not July 3rd.
Every year, rescue groups, shelters, and volunteers spend days trying to track down dogs that panicked and ran. Many end up miles from home.

06/08/2026

🐾 Remember Daisy? 🐾
Here’s her before and after 🥰

Daisy was one of the two emaciated dogs found abandoned in the woods just over a month ago. Thanks to our hero Zach Hogan, who was out camping and refused to give up on them, both Daisy and her brother Diesel were safely trapped and given a second chance at life.

Well, look where we are today… ❤️

Lori has officially foster failed again! 😂

Before anyone panics, a “foster fail” isn’t a bad thing. It’s rescue slang for “we were supposed to be fostering this dog, but we accidentally fell in love and kept her.” So this is one of those rare failures that’s worth celebrating. ❤️🐾

Over a year ago, Lori Casarez-Mullen fostered a dog for us and after a few weeks decided she couldn’t let her go. Now she’s done it again.

After spending the last several weeks helping Daisy recover, Lori and her husband have decided Daisy isn’t going anywhere. She is now a permanent member of their family.

And before anyone worries, this doesn’t mean Lori is retiring from rescue. She has already assured me she’ll still be there when we need help with emergency fosters. Although with two successful foster fails now under her belt, I have a feeling this one might be her last one… LOL. 😂

The best part? Daisy and their first foster-fail, named Gabby, have become best friends.

Honestly, Daisy could not have landed in a better home. Lori tells me Daisy is glued to her hip, and I don’t blame her. After being discarded in the woods, left to fend for herself, and nearly losing her life, I’d probably be glued to my foster mom too.

Watching Daisy transform from a starving, frightened dog into a happy, loved family member is exactly why we do this.

Congratulations to Daisy, Lori and her husband, all of Daisy’s new fur siblings, and the entire family on making it official. ❤️

Stories like this are what rescue is all about! El Camino Dog Rescue

06/07/2026

🐾 Another 12 Dogs Transferred Yesterday from Okanogan County with El Camino Dog Rescue🐾

Yesterday we completed another transfer of 12 dogs. 4 adult dogs and 8 puppies. With the number of dogs and litters needing help right now, we are now doing transfers every week to keep up and make space for the next dogs waiting for their chance.

If you’d like to help support these weekly transports and the dogs currently in our care, donations can be sent through our
📍Venmo: . Contributions help with fuel for transports, straw for outdoor kennels, emergency veterinary care and other supplies needed to keep these dogs safe and healthy while they wait for their next chapter.

As always, Wet Noses Foster Paws came to the rescue once again. Week after week, they continue taking in large numbers of dogs from Okanogan County. We truly cannot thank them enough for being such an incredible partner and for continuously stepping up when these dogs need them most.

A very special thank you to Dawn and Todd for donating their time, fuel, and countless hours on the road. They spend entire days driving back and forth over long distances to help these dogs reach a brighter future and eventually find loving homes.

Thank you to Gaby and Charlotte for fostering so many puppies over the last several weeks. We know how much work goes into caring for young puppies, and we appreciate everything you do.

Thank you to Sue and her husband for stepping up and taking in Lola. Lola was Sue and her husband’s very first foster for El Camino Dog Rescue, and she was definitely a hard one to let go of. Lola was full of hugs and gratitude for her foster family, and it was clear just how much she loved the comfort, safety, and affection they gave her during her time with them. While it was an emotional farewell, they knew that fostering means helping one dog at a time and making sure there is always room for the next one in need. We are so grateful for their compassion, patience, and willingness to open their home and hearts to a dog in need.

Thank you to Barbara for taking such wonderful care of Milo before his transfer and for also stepping up to hold Cookie overnight when she needed a safe place to stay. Your willingness to help wherever needed makes a tremendous difference.

Thank you to Rita for fostering Picos while we waited for an opening with a transfer partner. Dogs like Picos often need someone willing to bridge that gap, and we are so grateful that you were there for him.

To all of the fosters currently caring for dogs throughout the county—holding onto puppies, adult dogs, and mamas while we wait for openings—thank you. Your dedication makes every single transfer possible.

Thank you to all of the Animal Control Officers who have been willing to hold dogs in the pound until we can secure foster openings. Your patience and cooperation save lives.

A huge thank you to Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for helping ensure these dogs receive the vaccines and deworming they need before heading on to our rescue partners, and to Gaby and Tyler for administering those vaccines and dewormer week after week for every transport load. This work happens behind the scenes, but it is a critical part of helping these dogs get where they need to go safely and successfully.

To all of the owners who have reached out for help with unexpected litters, thank you for trusting us. We know it is not always easy to ask for assistance. We appreciate the opportunity to help provide care, get these puppies their vaccines, dewormer, and other basic needs met, and prepare them for the next step of their journey before going into carefully screened homes through our rescue partners.

Together, we’re saving lives one week at a time. ❤️🐾

El Camino Dog Rescue

05/31/2026

28 puppies transferred in just 4 days. ❤️

Yesterday, 16 puppies headed out to rescue partners for a chance at a brighter future. Combined with the 12 puppies transferred just four days earlier, that’s 28 puppies moved in less than a week.

The need never seems to slow down. We already have a waiting list forming for upcoming transports and are hoping these puppies and dogs find homes quickly so rescue partners can continue making room for the next group already coming down the pipeline.

A huge thank you to Wet Noses Foster Paws for continuing to step up and help us move puppies into rescue where they can receive veterinary care, vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and the opportunity to find loving homes.

Thank you as well to Gaby and Tyler for making yesterday’s transport happen, and a very special thank you to Anna for jumping in with very little notice. We are incredibly grateful for her willingness to help on a whim with these smaller transports whenever we need her. We honestly didn’t think we’d be able to move another group so soon, but thanks to everyone working together, here we are again.

We are also incredibly thankful to the owners who trust us enough to reach out when they need help. One of the most important parts of what we do is helping get mama dogs spayed so the cycle doesn’t continue while also helping puppies find a path toward veterinary care and permanent homes.

If anyone would like to help Gaby with gas money for transports, it is always appreciated. She spends countless hours driving for these dogs and puppies throughout Okanogan County and beyond, and every dollar helps keep transports moving.

Venmo: Gabriela-Reyes-167
Cash App: $greyes433

Finally, thank you to Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for continued support with vaccines, dewormer, and supplies that help make these transports possible.

Thank you to everyone supporting these dogs and the people working behind the scenes to help them. ❤️
-El Camino Dog Rescue

05/30/2026

💛 A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased items from our Amazon Wish List over the past couple of weeks.

The puppy food, adult dog food, small breed food, p*e pads, and other supplies have been incredibly helpful. We have a steady stream of puppies, litters, and adult dogs coming into rescue every week, and having these supplies on hand makes a huge difference.

Whether you sent one item or several, please know that every donation is appreciated and goes directly toward helping dogs in need. Your support helps us continue saying “yes” when another puppy litter or dog needs a safe place to land.

Thank you for being part of the
El Camino Dog Rescue family.
We couldn’t do this without you. ❤️

Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1LJNSUB4XOSH0?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_VC462PC8VMANXG6N16ZP&language=en-US

05/28/2026

Today we transferred 12 puppies from three separate litters to our amazing partners at Wet Noses Foster Paws ❤️

We are so grateful to Wet Nose for continuing to step up for these puppies and helping them get the chance at safe homes, proper vetting, and brighter futures.

Huge thank you to Dawn for helping with weekday transports. Weekday transports are always harder to line up, and we truly appreciate you making the drive from Tacoma to Cle Elum and back again to help these puppies get where they need to go. Thank you as well to Gaby and Tyler Dearmin for making the drive to Cle Elum today and helping make another transport happen for these puppies.

Also thank you so much to everyone who has donated gas money to help Gaby with transports. Every trip to Cle Elum is expensive, and every donation truly helps keep these puppies moving toward safety.

Venmo: Gabriela-Reyes-167
Cash App: $greyes433

And a massive thank you to Gaby for the amount of work, care, and attention she puts into every litter that comes through rescue.

One of the biggest reasons we are able to continue moving litter after litter through rescue and transport is because of how cautious and responsible Gaby is with puppy care and quarantine protocols. Puppies are far more vulnerable, have weaker immune systems, and can pick up viruses extremely easily, especially when coming from stray situations, orchards, overcrowded homes, dumping situations, or pounds where vaccine history is unknown.

Every litter is quarantined separately in crate setups within separate quarantine areas and kept off dirt and grass to help reduce contamination risks. Thankfully, despite the large number of puppies that have come through rescue, there have only been a couple situations where puppies arrived already incubating parvo and showed symptoms shortly after intake. Because of strict cleaning, separation, and quarantine protocols, future litters have remained protected.

We also use Kenesol disinfectant protocols, and if a puppy develops symptoms, crates and quarantine setups are pulled from use and properly disinfected before being used again. These precautions take a tremendous amount of daily work, cleaning, monitoring, and organization behind the scenes.

Gaby takes that responsibility extremely seriously and cares for these puppies as if they were her own little fur babies.

Thank you as well to Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for continued vaccine and dewormer support that helps us continue caring for these litters as they come through rescue ❤️

Thank you to everyone continuing to support these puppies and the people working nonstop behind the scenes for them ❤️ El Camino Dog Rescue

05/27/2026

Meet Kai ❤️

Here is a before and after of Kai from when we first got him over a month ago from the tribal pound.

Kai is probably some sort of St. Bernard and Great Pyrenees mix if we had to guess. When he first came in, he was very underweight.

Thankfully, with the help of his wonderful foster family, Cheryl and her family, this big guy has slowly gained back the weight, confidence, and love he deserved all along. His ribs and hips were extremely visible when he first came in, and it took weeks of consistency, good food, care, and commitment to help fill this boy back out and get him healthy again.

We truly cannot thank Cheryl and her family enough for the time, patience, and dedication they have put into helping Kai recover. Their commitment to dog rescue and helping dogs like Kai is beyond appreciated.

Kai is about 2 years old, possibly, from what we can estimate. Now that he finally has the weight back on him, we would love to get him neutered and into a home where he can truly be a dog again. He has spent weeks being more cooped up while focusing on gaining weight and recovering physically, and now we would love to see him have room to run, play, explore, and just enjoy life the way he should.

And honestly, he’s such a good boy.

Kai:
• Has been tested around cats on a leash and has not chased them, but that is the extent of his cat testing so far
• Is good with other dogs
• Is extremely friendly and affectionate
• Is very smart and alert
• Will absolutely let you know when something is going on around the property

At one point, Cheryl’s ducks got out of their pen and Kai immediately alerted them to it. He notices everything and really seems to enjoy watching over the property and the people around him.

He has not been formally tested around livestock or poultry loose with him directly, but so far he has been an absolute sweetheart with everyone he meets.

Unfortunately, larger dogs and dogs over a year old often take longer to get adopted, and we want to give Kai a fair shot here in Okanogan County first, where someone may truly appreciate a dog of his size, presence, intelligence, and protective nature.

If you would like to set up a meet and greet with Kai in the Okanogan County area, please reach out. We would absolutely love to find this boy the perfect match. ❤️

05/21/2026

Diesel and Daisy are both already doing so well, and we wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated food and supplies from our Amazon wish list. It truly helped more than you know. ❤️

This picture was Daisy on her very first day with us. Skin and bones, exhausted, and clearly struggling.

Their fosters have been absolutely incredible. Feeding tiny meals every few hours, monitoring them closely, helping them slowly gain weight safely, cleaning up messes, keeping them comfortable, and making sure they feel secure. Caring for severely emaciated dogs is not just tossing food in a bowl. It takes constant attention, patience, time, and a whole lot of dedication. We are beyond grateful for the people willing to step up and do it. Thanks again to their hero Zach for saving them in the first place 💪

We also want to say thank you to all the new people who reached out offering foster help. Even when people can only take certain sizes, ages, or types of dogs, it still helps tremendously because every open spot matters.

Thankfully, Sue and her husband reached out to me the same day Daisy came in offering to help foster. Then, the very next day, another dog that had been sitting in the pound for several weeks needed out, and they were able to go directly down and pick her up immediately. She is now safe in foster care while we work on getting her transferred.

This is exactly how rescue works. One person donates food. One person fosters. One person drives. One person reaches out at the right time. And together, dogs get a second chance.

We appreciate all of you more than you know. ❤️
El Camino Dog Rescue

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