Florida Little Dog Rescue Group

Saving Scout!

Hi Friends!

We know it’s been a minute, but wanted to give an update on Scout, one of our Hurricane Milton pups….you may remember he came in with a leg injury, that we found out was actually a pelvic injury also, and he spent a couple of months going back and forth to the vet, on crate rest, therapy sessions, sometimes weekly rechecks in order to help him heal and for us to save his leg. The good news is that we were able to save his leg! The bad news was that as his pelvic fracture healed, it healed “awkwardly” and began to cut off blood flow on one of the vessels in his leg. It became an urgent situation that required immediate FHO surgery. We had to decide pretty quickly on the surgery and didn’t have time to try and post to fundraise in advance, so here we are, playing a little catch-up, per se. BUT the upside to that is that we can tell you that Scout came through the surgery splendidly and is expected to make a full recovery and is on his way to being a happy, healthy and most importantly - pain-free puppy! Scout is truly the happiest, snuggliest pup who doesn’t meet a stranger and has been wagging his tail through all of this ~ there is no question in any of our minds that Scout was “worth it”. If only we all could have the resilience and optimism he exudes!!!

If you can lend Scout a helping paw to help with his surgical costs, we would all be so appreciative. You can donate using the link right here, or any of them on our website. Thank you all so so much for all your support, likes on socials, shares and helping paws for all of our FLDR puppers!

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Tommy, a Maltese mix

Meet Tommy! Tommy is a 1 year old male Maltese mix and he weighs about 8 pounds. He arrived in rescue after a good samaritan took him in from a home where he was not properly being cared for. Sadly, before arriving to safety with the samaritan there was an incident where Tommy was kicked in the face. This resulted in him having a broken jaw that had already started to partially heal before he arrived in rescue. After meeting with our veterinarians, we learned that there were no real surgical options to improve his healing and attempting it could actually result in further damage. Tommy eats, drinks and gives kisses like a normal pup and despite everything he is so super sweet, loving and trusting. Tommy will need a home without small children and that is understanding of potential future sensitivity around his jaw/face. His foster mom says, "He is such a sweet boy and loves absolutely everyone! Tommy has no fear for new people, actually enjoys meeting everyone, and would love to get pets from them. Tommy walks great on a leash and harness, and loves his walks, so a yard is not a necessity for this guy! He loves to sit in your lap while you give him scratches and love all day. Tommy also loves to explore your home independently and he’s learning to play with toys! This guy is almost 100% house trained with only a few accidents since I’ve had him! I believe he can be fully house trained with a little dedication and being kept on a consistent schedule. When in a crate or left alone, Tommy may bark for a bit, so I suggest no shared walls. He also would rather sleep in bed with you (his favorite part of the day). Tommy has a big dog sister in the home and at first he was intimidated but now I would consider them besties! Tommy will get along with big or small dogs, but he prefers smaller dogs, and any fur friend will need to be gentle mannered. His limited exposure to older children has been very positive, he is very sweet and gentle. Even with his jaw issue, he likes to eat his food but really loves treats! If you’re looking for a well rounded, goofy, playful pup, Tommy is your guy!" He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. Tommy is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $350.

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Finley has found his forever home!

FOSTERS

NEEDED!!

FLDR wants to save as many puppers as we possibly can and the only way to do this is by YOU joining our team!! We need fosters!! If you live in the Orlando area and would like to help save lives, we want you to join our pack! We are in need of foster homes willing to open their hearts and make a space on the couch for a rescued pup, usually just for a couple of weeks! We take care of the vetting, grooming, medications and you provide the love and snuggles! Please complete the "Adoption Application" and just put in the comments - "Want to Foster" and a Foster Coordinator will reach out to you right away!

We are also in need of people willing to do transports, usually from Winter Haven to St. Cloud or from north Orlando to St. Cloud a couple of times a month, during a weekday. Please email littledogrescue@gmail.com for more info on helping with Freedom Rides!

Welcome to Florida Little Dog Rescue Group!

Florida Little Dog Rescue rehabilitates unwanted, abused and abandoned little dogs and places them in loving and responsible homes to live out their lives as cherished family members. We would love for you to join us by adopting a dog, volunteering as a foster home or donating money to help save the dogs. We are a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization, and all donations to FLDRG are tax deductible!

Save a Dog on Death Row!
They need YOUR help right now!!

Please help us save dogs on Death Row at local Animal Controls. These are dogs that can't be adopted out directly from Animal Control, mainly for medical reasons. When they can't be adopted, they need a rescue to save them when their time runs out. These pups desperately need our help, we are their last hope!

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Florida Little Dog Rescue Group rescues dogs from all over the state of Florida, but our main focus is the Central Florida area. Our volunteers live anywhere from Tallahassee to Tampa, but all of our dogs are fostered in the Orlando area. We are 100% volunteer-based, which means no overhead or salary costs. Your donation is used directly for dog care. We do not receive government funds. We are entirely supported by charitable donations.

We ensure that each dog is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for heartworms and other parasites, examined by a vet and treated for any known conditions prior to adoption. All known medical information is fully disclosed to new families. While awaiting adoption, the dogs live in foster homes that provide love, patience and TLC to the pups! A pup's stay in foster care could vary from several days to several weeks, depending upon the dog's conditions and needs. Unlike shelter or kennel living, fostering the pups in a home environment allows us to personally evaluate each dog for behavior and temperament issues. We are able to see how they interact and react to other animals and children, if they are house trained, like to go for walks, play ball, etc. and that makes it easier to know what type of home/family would be best suited for them!

Please note, we are not a shelter. We do not have a kennel or facility that you can visit and see all the dogs. Each dog is fostered in an individual home. We do rescue out of our private homes and in our spare time. So, you cannot come visit our dogs until you have gone through the application and interview process and we have contacted you about scheduling a visit. We do not have set "hours" and we answer all calls and emails as quickly as we can!

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