Pets Fur People

06/23/2026

🚨 Rescue Intake is Getting Out of Hand... 🚨

We found this little guy trying to get seen in our meet and greet area.

After a thorough examination by our highly trained rescue staff, we have determined:

❌ Not a kitten
❌ Not a puppy
❌ Not even remotely friendly

✅ 100% Pocket Gopher

We love helping animals, but we have to admit this one had us scratching our heads for a minute. 😂

Don't worry—this little guy was safely released back where he belongs and is probably already hard at work redesigning someone's yard.

On a serious note, while we always do our best to help animals in need, please remember that abandoning animals at our gate is dangerous for them and creates challenges for our already full rescue.

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06/23/2026

Transport Update! Thanks to your incredible support, we are still able to transport 8 lucky dogs this weekend, giving them the opportunity to travel to areas where they have a much better chance of finding loving forever homes. We couldn't be more grateful for everyone who helps make our Ticket to Ride program possible!

We've already received a few airline-approved kennels for our passengers, and we sincerely appreciate every donation. However, we still need a few more before all of these pups are ready for takeoff.

If you'd like to help send one of these deserving dogs on their journey, please check out our Transport Wish List. At this time, we are especially in need of medium-sized airline carriers.

Every kennel donated helps a shelter pet get one step closer to a second chance. They fly out June 27th❤️🐾

📦 Transport Wish List: https://a.co/02eF83hO ✈️🐕

06/23/2026

JOIN OUR COMFORT CREW!!

For many shelter pets, July 3rd and July 4th are some of the scariest nights of the year.

While we celebrate with fireworks, many of our dogs and cats are frightened by the loud noises that often accompany the holiday. We're looking for compassionate volunteers to simply spend time with them, helping them feel safe, comforted, and less alone.

We'll have radios playing calming music, toys and enrichment activities available, and plenty of treats for pets and people alike! Bring a book, a blanket, your favorite playlist, or just yourself. Your calm presence can make all the difference.

📅 Friday, July 3
⏰ 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM

📅 Saturday, July 4
⏰ 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Come be part of our Comfort Crew and help make these frightening nights a little easier for the animals in our care.

📧 Email [email protected] to sign up or for more information.

❤️ Your time. Their comfort. A safer night for all.

06/20/2026

Meet BooBoo! 🐾

BooBoo is a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix who is searching for her very own forever home. She can be a little shy at first and may need some time to warm up, but once she trusts you, you'll never be able to pry her out of your heart.

This sweet girl is incredibly affectionate and loves being close to her people. She would do wonderfully with a family and gets along well with other small dogs like herself.

If you're looking for a loyal companion with lots of love to give, come meet BooBoo anytime we're open. She can't wait to find her perfect match! ❤️

This post is sponsored content. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Kat Cortelyou, the Executive Director of Pets Fur People, stopped by with Boo Boo, who is looking for her forever home. Boo Boo is a five-year-…

06/20/2026

The screwworm outbreak is having a significant impact on shelter animals. Watch this video to learn more about how it is affecting dogs in our care and what you can do to help.

One of our greatest needs right now is foster homes. If you can help, please complete a foster application here:

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/HPFP/Dog

You can foster a dog for just a few hours, overnight, or for a longer period...every bit of help makes a difference.

To learn more, contact us or stop by to meet our dogs and find the perfect foster match. Together, we can help provide care and support for these animals during this time.

https://www.kltv.com/2026/06/19/new-world-screwworm-concern-delays-pet-rescue-flights-out-east-texas/

New World screwworm concerns in Texas are preventing some rescued East Texas dogs and cats from leaving the state on transport flights.

06/19/2026

Got a dachshund that thinks they're the fastest dog in town? Bring them out to Bubba's 33 on July 15th at 6 PM and let them prove it!

Bubba's 33 is hosting We**ie Dog Races, and it's shaping up to be a fun night for the whole family. Along with the races, they'll have games, giveaways, great food, a dog costume contest, an adoption event with dogs from Pets Fur People, and plenty of fun for dog lovers of all ages.

Whether you're racing, cheering from the sidelines, or just looking for something fun to do, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Bubba's 33
4504 S. Broadway Ave.
Tyler, TX 75703

🐶 Register your dog today and get ready to race!

Tag your dachshund-loving friends and spread the word! See y'all on July 15th! 🌭🏁🐾

06/18/2026

What a wonderful day at Texas East Kids Summer Camp! 🐾

This week is Animal Camp, and the kids are spending their time learning all about animals and the important role they play in our lives. Today, we were honored to join them and share a little bit about the rescue world.

We brought along Scooby and Rick, two of our amazing rescue dogs, and Pepper, our sweet and loving cat, to spend some time with the campers. Olivia and James talked with the kids about what we do, why animal rescue is so important, and how to properly care for and respect animals.

It was such a joy to spend time with these wonderful kiddoes, answer their questions, and help them learn compassion, kindness, and responsibility toward all living things. Seeing their excitement and love for animals gives us so much hope for the future.

Thank you, Texas East Kids, for inviting us to be part of your Animal Camp week! ❤️🐶🐱

06/18/2026

‼️HEADS UP, TYLER‼️
Be on the lookout for PRANCER. Share so we can get this sweet girl back home!!

06/18/2026

We had 10 dogs scheduled to leave on a Wings of Rescue transport flight on June 27th, headed toward their second chance at life and loving forever homes.

Unfortunately, due to the New World Screwworm outbreak, Pennsylvania and New York have now closed their borders to dogs coming from Texas. As a result, two of our precious pups, Mr. Rocky and Mr. Butterball Boyd, have lost their spots on the transport.

We are keeping our fingers crossed that Maine remains open so that the other 8 dogs can still make their journey to the loving homes waiting for them.

This news is especially heartbreaking for Butterball. He has been with us for so long, and our staff and volunteers were overjoyed knowing that his long wait was finally coming to an end. Mr. Rocky was also looking forward to his fresh start, and now both boys find themselves waiting once again.

While we hope transport opportunities will open back up soon, we would love nothing more than to see these handsome gentlemen find homes right here in East Texas. If you have room in your heart and home for a loyal companion, please consider adopting or fostering Mr. Rocky or Mr. Butterball Boyd.

Sometimes the journey to a forever home takes a detour. Let's show these boys that their happy ending is still out there. ❤️🐾

For adoption or foster information, please contact Pets Fur People or visit our website.

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06/17/2026

Sometimes life changes in ways we never expect.

In Upshur County, an elderly couple had 15 dogs that they loved dearly and did their very best to care for. Unfortunately, as their health declined and financial hardships increased, they reached a point where they could no longer provide for their beloved pets. Both have now moved into a nursing home, leaving no one behind to care for the dogs.

One of those dogs is a sweet girl named Baby.

Baby had been living outside under a small wooden A-frame shelter, tethered by a wire cable. Despite her circumstances, she remained gentle, loving, and eager for affection.

When the family and the Upshur County Sheriff's Office reached out for help, animal advocate Kerri Downs stepped in. After meeting Baby, Kerri saw a shy but incredibly sweet dog who simply wanted someone to love her. She immediately contacted Kat, who told her to bring Baby to Pets Fur People.

Today, Baby is safe.

She is receiving the care, comfort, and love she deserves while we work to find her a forever family. Her life has changed dramatically in just a short time, and while she may be a little shy right now, we know her true personality will shine through as she learns that she is finally safe.

We are grateful to Kerri Downs, the Upshur County Sheriff's Office, and the family for doing what was best for Baby and reaching out for help when they needed it most.

Welcome to the Pets Fur People family, Baby. Your next chapter starts now. ❤️🐾

If you would like to make a donation to help with Baby's care, please hit the donate button below OR, if you would like more information on fostering Baby or any of our other great animals, please let us know!!!