Tag: shelter dog
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Bear Fundraiser Update!
Amazing news! we have secured an adopter, the papers are signed, transport is arranged but there is one more crucial hurdle to overcome. The adopter is located in Colorado and in order to transport him there from the shelter we need to raise $700 to cover the expenses of his transportation and adoption. These include…
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Marigold is Saved!
We are so excited to share that Marigold’s potential adopter fell in love with her today! This kind human saw one of our shares and after over 215 days in the shelter and being placed on the urgent list – Marigold is now safe and going home! This is because of each of you who…
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Red List Rescue: Marigold
Red List Rescue Mission 29: Marigold Frost Fund Fam! It’s time to come together for sweet Marigold, currently on the urgent list and approaching red list status due to kennel stress after over 210 days at the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter. She needs a committed adopter NOW to avoid potential euthanasia. Found as a…
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Exciting Announcement!
We are launching our Waggin’ Rights Runway Show for our second annual fundraiser featuring five amazing dogs of incredible Frost Fund supporters! We will be sharing each dog’s bio, pic, and video for you to choose your favorite to vote for all of week leading up to Saturday’s event—don’t miss it! How do you vote?…
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German Shepherd Rescue Update!
A few months ago, these two German Shepherd puppies were found in heartbreaking conditions—left for sale outside in extreme heat. Thanks to the support of our community, the quick response of fosters, and the partnership of Shiloh’s Animal Rescue, we were able to step in, cover the cost to free them, and give them a…
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Amazing Update On Baxter!
We have an update from sweet Baxter’s adopter who sent us these pics and the message below! “Baxter has truly been the biggest blessing! From the moment he came home, his sweet demeanor, playful spirit, and comforting snuggles have brought so much joy to my life. It’s only been two weeks, but he’s already filled…
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Monty Has Been Adopted!
After over 250 days in the shelter and six months of training and decompressing through our Harley Project program with our partner trainer K9Drew … Monty has been adopted and we are excited to share these post-adoption photos! This resilient boy has been on a long journey — one filled with second chances, patience, and…
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Baxter Has Been Adopted!
We could not be more thrilled to share that sweet Baxter is finally adopted and going to his forever forever home! After what has felt like one of the hardest missions we have ever gone on – with so many unexpected highs and lows – we truly believe our boy has found his perfect adopter…
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Fridays for Furever Homes: Wynona
Fridays for Furever Homes: Meet Wynona Wynona is a 2-year-old pittie mix who’s spent over half her life at the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter. That’s more than a year in a shelter — waiting, watching, and still smiling. She was once adopted… and returned within an hour. Not because she did anything wrong —…
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Magpie’s Wonderful Life Post Red List Rescue
Today is the day we reflect on Magpie’s beautiful life post Red List Rescue!!! We are beyond grateful that our Frost Fund efforts saved her after over 150 days in the shelter — just one step away from euthanasia. Below is a sweet update from her incredible adopters! “Magz is doing super! She graduated from…
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Baxter Is Safe With Frost Fund, but He Is Still Looking for a Home
Adopter needed: We’ve got Baxter back and he is now safe and so loved with Frost Fund! While we search for his committed, forever family, he’s getting the care and comfort he needs in a foster. But giving a dog like Baxter a soft landing isn’t easy — and it’s already cost us nearly $500…
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Urgent: Adopter Needed For Baxter!
Frost Fund Fam, it’s time to step up one more time for this sweet boy. After just a short time of adoption, his family has informed us that they have decided they are unable to keep him – due to challenges their current dog had towards Baxter. This absolutely breaks our heart. But we can…
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Urgent Red List Rescue – Baxter
Red List Rescue: Baxter needs us! Meet Baxter — a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd/Akita mix with a heart of gold and a story of survival that will break and heal your heart all at once. Found as a stray in April with a devastating leg injury, Baxter had to undergo a full amputation from the hip…
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An Update for Red List Rescue:Tapas
Today is the day we reflect on Tapas’ life post Red List Rescue! We are so happy for you, Tapas, and that our Frost Fund red list rescue efforts were able to save you days before euthanasia!! Below is a quote from his loving family!️ “Tapas is such a special dog, and we feel incredibly…
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Tapas Red List Rescue Story!
In January 2023, Frost Fund and our Red List Rescue missions were just starting. It’s amazing how a small idea to help shelter animals grew into what Frost Fund is two and a half years later. Tomorrow, we’re sharing an update on Tapas—now thriving thanks to Connie Ballestero and all of you. Original caption from…
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Silverado Has Been in the Shelter for Over a Year! Let’s Find Him a Home
This week’s Frost Fund Fridays for Furever Homes with Brittnei and Alex Prange is all about Silverado! This boy has been waiting long enough. Silverado has spent over a year in the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter. That’s 365 days of overlooked potential, 365 nights without a cozy bed or the simple peace of a…
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Let’s Find Monty a Foster
Monty needs a 2-3 week Orange County based foster! Hey Frost Fund Fam! We’re looking for someone to foster our sweet Red List Rescue Monty for 2–3 weeks with the goal of giving him additional exposure to help us find his forever home. We are hoping for a short-term foster in the Orange County area,…
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Friday’s for Furever Homes with Meadow!
This week’s Frost Fund Fridays for Furever Homes with Brittnei and Alex Prange is all about MEADOW — and friends, this girl needs our help. Meadow has spent over 400 days in the Long Beach Animal Care Center. That’s 400 nights without a family, 400 mornings without her own yard to stretch in. She was…
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German Shepherd Puppies Rescued from Inhumane Breeder.
In the rescue world, you really can never predict when or what the next mission will be. There often is no “I’ll get to it later” as situations are urgent and time is limited. That was exactly the case with these two incredible pups sitting in 90 degrees weather, in their own filth, waiting for…
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MONTY IS READY FOR ADOPTION!
Exciting Frost Fund Monty update!! After over 3 months of rescue, shelter decompression, hard work, patience, and training with K9 Drew, our 24th RED LIST RESCUE – Monty – is officially ready for ADOPTION! As a reminder, Monty spent over 250 days in the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter before we were contacted to help…
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Watch Nova:Our 25th Red List Rescue Story!
Everyone – this is Nova – Frost Fund’s 25th Red List Rescue’s story!! This life saving effort would not be possible without those of you who took the time to share her rescue reel, comment on it, tag friends, pray, and help us network her to get all eyes on as possible. PLEASE NEVER UNDERESTIMATE…
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Check Out How Far Monty Has Come After Over 200 Days In the Shelter.
https://youtube.com/shorts/LwQhHWg68dI Monty, our first official Harley Project Pup, has just wrapped up his second month of training, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with his progress! After spending over 250 days in the shelter, Monty is finally settling into a routine and decompressing. Thanks to the guidance of our partner trainer, K9 Drew, Monty is…
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Frost Fund’s 24th Red List Rescue Story with Beans!
https://youtube.com/shorts/66PNLKLhH48?si=01nVZEi9NKkOorSf Meet Beans: Our 24th Red List Rescue! This past January, while managing a fire rescue, Paragon Service Group contacted Frost Fund with an urgent request: could we help get Beans out of the shelter and into care with just 24 hours left before he faced euthanasia? Though we were in the midst of fire…
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Brittnei’s Request for Prayer & Giving Towards Frost Fund’s End of Year Campaign.
A message from Brittnei: Hello Frost Fund family! I can’t believe that there are just a few weeks left in 2024. This year has been full of learning, growing, and continued lives saved for Frost Fund. As always, none of this would be possible without your continued support; in words, financial giving, prayers, and encouragement.…
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Another Red List Rescue Success: Milo!
We did it again Red List Rescue Team! Milo has just been adopted. Our CEO, Brittnei, was able to pick him up from the shelter and take him to freedom after lots of coordination, planning, and more. We can’t wait to share his full rescue video soon. Thank you to everyone who shared Milo’s story…
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Red List Rescue, Patriot, Has Been Adopted!
The Frost Fund Fam has done another fantastic job at getting the word out and giving our Red List Rescue’s the best chance at a forever family life as possible. After an exciting visit to Chapman University, one student that had the opportunity to spend time with patriot expressed interest in adopting him. He messaged…
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URGENT: We Need Your Help to Save Another Life! Red List Rescue Announcement for Milo.
Red List Rescue Announcement!! Alright team, it’s time to step up and save Milo’s life before euthanasia. Milo is a sweet 1 year old German Shep mix, neutered, gets along well with other mild tempered dogs, has not acted aggressive towards cats, knows basic commands, and is such a great boy!! He entered the shelter…
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Red List Rescue Announcement for Patriot.
Alright @frost_fund family, it is time to get to work by tagging, sharing, and commenting on this post to help us find sweet 2 year old Patriot’s forever family and save his life! I have personally met Patriot and have seen how incredibly sweet he is. He is neutered, loves to have hugs, cuddle, and…
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Watch Fox 11 8:35am Today to See Our Latest Red List Rescue!
Hey fam! If you are up and on the TV this morning, check out Good Day 11 at 8:35am to see Amanda Salas share about Lightning, our current Red List Rescue pup! Lightning is a 9 month old incredibly amazing Belgian Malinois who needs out of the shelter ASAP. I have personally spent two days…
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Come Hang Out Tonight With Brittnei and the Beagle Alliance!
Hello everyone!! I have been invited by the Beagle Alliance nonprofit to be this month’s special Town Hall guest – TONIGHT! WHICH MEANS YOU ARE TOO!! I would love for you to grab a drink and come hang out with us tonight at 5:30pm PST as we chat about all things animal welfare, hard work,…
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Hailee’s Life Saved! 16th Red List Rescue Video and Update
Hi Frost Fund family! I can’t even begin to tell you how busy I have been! Between juggling multiple rescues, managing amazing interns, planning our Fall fundraising event, and trying to apply to jobs myself, things have been so busy. However, I wanted to provide you with a few exciting and delayed updates of our…
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Important Insights to Consider When Rescuing a Shelter Dog
Adopting an animal from a shelter is an amazing experience like no other. This process is often filled with lots of emotions, moving parts, and important decisions. While this is exciting, and the end reward is beyond worth it, there will also be important periods of learning. Thankfully there are certain factors to consider that…
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Watch Otto’s 90 Second Red List Rescue Adoption Video!
As you know, we have been hard at work advocating for sweet red listed Otto at the Long Beach Animal Care Shelter. Well, after just three days of everyone sharing Otto – we found his miracle adopter!! He was also able to stay with our wonderful foster for 5 days until his adopter could pick…
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Why You Should Adopt a Shelter Dog and My Experience Doing So.
The idea of rescuing a dog from an animal shelter may seem daunting, but there is nothing more rewarding than adding a new member to your family while also saving their life.
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Conquering Fears When Rescuing: Tips from Mako’s Family
he Frost Fund team is truly grateful that Ashleigh (Mako’s adopter) believes in second chances. Through Frost Fund’s Red List Rescue advocacy campaign and the power of social media, Ashleigh saw Mako’s urgent story and need for rescue. Mako had been placed on the red list and with only six days before his euthanasia – date Ashley…
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Will You Take 3 Minutes to Help Us Save Buddy?
Despite going on 10 days of advocacy, we have not had anyone step up to foster or adopt sweet Buddy. And time is starting to run out. So, yesterday I had the idea to make sharing EVEN EASIER for our Frost Fund family (that is you). We have already had 13 people join Buddy’s Red…
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Your Help Needed! Red List Rescue for 10 Month Old Buddy!
Hello Frost Fund family. We are now beginning another Red list Rescue for a precious 10 month old terrier mix named, Buddy. From experience, we know that saving Buddy’s life will take everyone sharing, spreading his story, and bringing him to the eyes of the right adopter! Please take a moment to read Buddy’s story…
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