Shadows sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Rescue, Foster and Sanctuary. We specialize in severely abused, neglected, and special needs dogs. The primary purpose and goal is to provide lifetime care and sheltering to dogs who, are unable to find homes due to age, chronic illnesses, and behavioral issues as a result of extreme abuse. We also rescue otherwise healthy dogs that find themselves in dire circumstances: such as scheduled for Euthanasia in high kill shelters. We rescue from all States in the USA and Internationally.

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Noelle

Location Houston TX transportation available

3-4 yr old female GSD

kid, people, dog and cat friendly!

up to date, spayed, and HW negative

Very affection, great hiking and walking Buddie

Isabelle

Isabelle is located in California

Doberman pincher

Transportation is available

Age 14 weeks

spayed and up to date

Isabelle had a fox tail stuck in her eye which was missed by the shelter. They believed she had eyelid issues and performed eye surgery. unfortunately, this caused an infection and severe swelling.

Thankfully, once in our care we found the fox tail removed it and started eye treatment. Her eye has now healed and fully functional.

Dog, cat, people and kid friendly

HW Negative

Rhapsody

Rhapsody is 8-10 weeks old and healing from a broken leg caused by her previous adopter. Rhapsody was spayed and adopted out of a Houston TX shelter only to be returned 7 days later with a rear fractured hind leg. Rhapsodies leg is healing, and she is ready for her new home.

mixed breed will be small

up to date and spayed

Kid, people, dog, cat friendly

location Houston TX can transport

Logan

logan is a GSD

located in VA

HW free

logan suffers from an autoimmune disease which he is being treated for and will likely need treatment for the rest of his life.

age 1-2 dog, cat, human friendly

neutered and up to date

Remy

Remy is 5 months old and a lab mix

Location VA

up to date

People, kid, dog, cat friendly

Very sweet and lovable

IVY

Ivy is GSD Malinois mix

located in California

she is spayed and up to date

Ivy was hit by a car and we had her leg surgically repaired. Ivy also tested positive for canine Herpesvirus but is now dormant and doing well. Ivy will need a home with dogs that adult in age and up to date on vaccinations

Age 2-3 yrs old

HW negative

Rain

GSD

Spayed and up to date HW negative

Rain is very sweet

dog selective

no chickens or farm animals

Rain is in VA and suffers from hind end weakness

Rain is low energy and likes to lay around

hind end pain and stiffness

Aspen

Husky

escape artist

age 2-4 female spayed up to date HW negative

People, kid, dog friendly

location VA

Pixie

Mix Breed

age 1-2 female spayed hw negative kid, people, dog friendly up to date

location VA

Teagan

Teagan is a GSD mix 8 months old

all animal friendly

loves people

hw negative spayed and up to date

location VA

Holden

Holden is a GSD mix

age 2-3 Male in hw negative Neutered and up to date. Shy, but friendly. Holden was the victim of severe abuse. He was shot in the back of the skull, and his leg was broken. He had surgery and is fully healed. He will need a quiet home. He is low energy for a young dog and prefers to rest. location VA

KAi

GSD

Age 2

Dog, people, kid friendly

high energy, hw negative, neutered and up to date

Location VA

Duncan

Duncan is a GSD senior very friendly and sweet boy

he is neutered and up to date

location is VA

he has permeant hematomas to both his ears that have caused them to curl. He is not in any pain and there is no correcting them

Dog and animal friendly

loves people

hw negative

Age 8

MEET All RESCUED PUPS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF SHADOWS SANCTUARY

Rocky

*******TRIGGER WARNING*******

Rocky is a two-year-old Siberian husky that came to Shadows Sanctuary Originating from Qatar, Rocky was poisoned with rat poison, causing severe physical and neurological damage. He has dementia and sundowning syndrome at the young age of two. Rocky requires around-the-clock care and constant supervision, particularly since he has neuropathy, and the pain causes him to attack himself and his paws often. Left unsupervised, he would cause serious injury to himself. Rocky was also a victim of sexual assault, which resulted in a severe bite reflex anytime someone goes near his backside. He has bitten me often when I have to groom him or clean his backside. I do not muzzle him or use any kind of restraint because that is a trigger for him. It takes time, patience, and understanding to help nurture a dog who has experienced such horribleness, and I also think it's important for everyone to see how amazing Rocky is doing now. Rocky has overcome so much, including severe night terrors and literally screaming in his sleep. Now, with structure, and love, Rocky is thriving.

t of the sanctuary due to PTSD, dementia, and sundowning needs. Rocky also requires 24/7 care due

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Easton

Easton has suffered a terrible ordeal; he was set ablaze, resulting in burns across 90% of his back. A chemical accelerant was involved, leading to 4th degree burns. Currently, Easton is hospitalized in Houston, undergoing daily laser and hydration treatments. Additionally, he is heartworm positive, necessitating a slow kill treatment due to his severe burns. Easton needs to be the sole pet in the household and will need extensive tender loving care. It's possible that the burned areas may not regrow hair, but fortunately, no further health issues have been detected.

Easton before rescue

Easton before rescue/treatment

Easton after rescue and treatment

Isabelle

picture day of rescue

picture one week into eye treatment

picture 3 weeks after rescue

Rhapsody

rhapsody is 9 weeks old and healing from a fractured rear leg. Her leg was broken after the shelter adopted her out at an adoption event. Rhapsody will be available for adoption in 4 weeks when she heals. she was spayed at the shelter and is up to date. location Houston TX

Tobias

before rescue

Tobias was struck by a vehicle, resulting in both of his hind legs being shattered.

The X-rays reveal that both legs are broken completely in half, causing him significant pain.

Additionally, his body is peppered with BBs, which are also visible on the X-rays.

Tobias has been taken into the care of Shadow's Sanctuary, where his surgery and subsequent aftercare will be managed.

The initial surgical consultation did not bring optimistic news due to the severity of his injuries; however, the doctor will have a better understanding after a more thorough examination scheduled for Monday morning.

We are typically hesitant to amputate, as evidenced by the numerous surgical repairs we have performed on our dogs. After receiving all the details on Monday, I will decide what's best for Tobias.

The journey ahead for Tobias is a challenging one. He will need surgery, possibly multiple procedures, followed by extensive aftercare.

tobias after rescue and surgeries

Holden

Recently, I was asked to help a very injured pup that was being euthanized. I was told he was hit by a car but after I requested his X-rays and forwarded them to my medical team, immediately identified that he had been shot, not once but three times. The shelter failed to mention the bullets in his neck and chest and abdomen. Recognizing the severity, I reached out to the top surgeon in Houston, who always accommodates my cases. He confirmed the presence of the bullets and the fractured leg, agreeing to repair the leg but advising that the bullets, particularly one near the spine, require an in-person assessment. The cycle of abuse is exhausting, and I'm tired of mending these innocent creatures after such heinous acts. Your assistance is crucial, as I've taken on this case despite financial constraints, unwilling to let BARC euthanize another animal. With the current widespread need due to floods and destruction, I humbly seek your support to aid Holden's recovery.

Ivy

Logan

shelter/before rescue condition

After rescue/treatment

Duncan

Rain

Gemma

Gemma is 7-9 yrs old HW positive and missing her front left paw

she comes to us from Houston TX where she was being euthanized for age and medical reasons.

Gemma is super sweet, dog friendly and loves attention.

though she is missing her paw it doesn't stop her!

Gemma was recently spayed, and it was discovered she would have had pyometra by her next heat cycle. which is deadly.

Noelle

Hudson

Hudson of San Jacinto CA came to us after he was attacked by 3 adult kennel mates:

In the attack 2 of his legs were broken, he sustained a closed head injury, and bone deep puncture wounds

Due to the attack Hudson was going to be euthanized by the shelter. I was contacted by someone I work closely with and given 10 minutes to commit to Hudson’s rescue before he would be put down.

Once we picked him up he went to an emergency surgical center in California where he had 2 surgeries.

The cost of his care at that hospital came to around $4,800

Hudson’s back right leg and front left where the legs broken in the attack. The front left became infected from the bite wounds and have now taken over 58 days to treat. There is a pocket that has formed above the bite wounds that continuously drains pus. He has been treated by 6 different antibiotics as well as antibiotic shots.

On his most recent X-ray the leg is nearly healed but there continues to be fluid buildup above the healed bite wounds.

His rear right back leg is also 95% healed

As Hudson started to come off of surgery restriction I noticed his front right leg turning outward. After further investigation and xray it was discovered his radius bone was of normal growth and the ulna was much shorter and twisted:

Immediately upon surgery consult it was determined he needs immediate radius ulna osteotomy which has now been scheduled for May 28, 2025 at 7:30 am

This new surgery comes with a price estimate between $5,500-6,300 that is a rough estimate and could be more if anything unexpected arises.

Once the surgery is complete Hudson will go back on restriction up to 12 weeks.

This surgery is a very big orthopedic surgery and we had to find a special orthopedic surgeon to perform it.

Hudson is expected to be in the hospital overnight on the 28th coming home the 29th

Though we can’t be positive the attack caused this deformity the likely hood is very high.

This deformity can be caused by trauma and infection as well as a birth defect.

Based on Hudson’s intake photos in the shelter before the attack there was no indication he had any deformities.

Guinevere

Gwen is a Texas rescue who spent an entire year in the shelter, at age 8 high hw positive Gwen has had a hard life. Gwen has HYpothyroidism and lung damange from hw. Gwen is now in hw treatment and on medication to treat her medical issues. Gwen is a permenant resident to the Sanctuary

Aspen

Aspen was a stray we rescued from Donna, TX. Aspen is 2-3 yrs old hw positive and a husky. Apen has had a very hard start to life but remains incrediably sweet. Aspen is dog friendly and loves people.

Madison

Madison is a California rescue and 11 weeks old. Madison was hot by a car shattering her pelvis, breaking both back legs, and chopping her tail off. Madison has had extensive suregery, her broken hip has been repaired and unfortunatly her left leg had to be amputated. Madison is super sweet spayed and up to date.

Mya

Mya is a texas stray rescued at the same time as Aspen. While we were out searhing for Aspen Mya begged to be helped. Mya had a shattered pelvis, broken leg and was in severe pain. She has since had suregry unfortunalty losing her rear leg to amputation.Mya is incredibe and so sweet. she is only 1-2 yrs old and been through so much.

Taz

Taz is a Texas rescue being euthanized at 10 weeks old for biting a human. Taz is food aggressive and bit the person who found him on the street. Taz is now 5 months old and 75 pounds. He is an amzing little boy and a permenat resident of the sanctuary

Pixie and Montgomery

Pixie and Monty, both under one year old, were discovered roaming a farm in Donna, Texas. Farm workers observed Pixie scavenging for food and concealing herself in the fields for over 30 days, and then about two weeks ago, Monty appeared. Since they have been homeless and alone, the two have formed a close bond. We aim to keep them together as they are both quite frightened and timid. Additionally, both are heartworm negative.

Titan

Titan comes to the sanctuary from Donna TX. Titan was dumped by his owner and left in the oppressive heat to fend for himself. When I say dumped Titan was shoved and kicked from his owner's vehicle. Not only did Titan chase after his owner but he stayed in the same spot for days waiting for his return. Titan experienced severe depression from his owner abandoning him and it has taken a lot of TLC to get him to come out of his shell. Titan now suffers severe separation anxiety from his owner's actions as well as heart worm. Titan also is having major abdominal surgery in May 2024

LEXINGTON AKA LEX

On April 22. 2022 I was contacted by a local vet in reference to an 11-week-old German Shepherd who was scheduled for euthanasia. He was an owner/breeder schedule because he was sick. Lex had been suffering from vomiting and chronic diarrhea since he was 5 weeks old. The vet asked if we would take lex into Shadows Sanctuary and get him the medical attention he needed.

We immediately went and picked lex up and started the diagnostic process.

On Sunday May 1, 2022 we had him admitted to an emergency veterinary hospital in hopes of stabilizing him and finding out what was wrong. Monday May 2, 2022 he was transferred to a specialist for further diagnostic testing.

The Dr. discovered by ultrasound that lex had Intussusception bowel obstruction. Basically, his intestines look like an accordion. Lex went into surgery for a bowel resection. After spending 5 days in the ICU Lex was released on May 7, 2022.

On May 9, 2022 lex's belly seemed swollen and he was brought back to the Surgeon. It was discovered he had a colon rupture and went into emergency surgery for a second time. During this surgery the Dr advised lex had less than a 20 percent chance of survival.

Lex made it through the surgery and spent the next 5 days in the ICU under a guarded prognosis. On day 6 Lex was released and the next 6 months were a pretty hard recovery. Lex is now 2 yrs. old and doing wonderfully. He does have colitis and needs specialized food but he's healthy and amazing.

Savannah

Savannah, like many of my rescues, was the victim of a heinous crime. She suffered severe abuse, sustaining a broken hip and a dislocated leg. It's hard to fathom the pain she must have endured. Despite this, she remained sweet and kind to my transporter.

Before today's rescue, she had lost her appetite, was unable to walk to the restroom, and was extremely depressed and withdrawn, in overall poor health. Additionally, she has a vaginal discharge that I plan to treat upon her arrival at Easton Commons. The antibiotics administered by the surgeon during her operation will begin the treatment process.

Savannah joins a tragically long list of severely abused dogs that have found refuge in our sanctuary. We are witnessing an alarming increase in such cases of abuse.

Tiberius

Baby Tye was found as a stray with no momma in sight. He was turned into a kill shelter in Houston Tx where he was placed on the euthanasia list.

Harper

Harper was an owner surrender for medical reasons in California. Harper had a fist size tumor that abscessed and erupted causing her to need surgery. The shelter placed Harper on the Euthanasia list due to age and the tumor. After rescue we had the tumor removed as well as tumors in her mammary glands. unfortunately, they came back positive for cancer. Harper will spend her days at the sanctuary chewing bones and laying in the sun.

Teagan

Teagan comes to us from California where she was dropped at a kill shelter and scheduled for euthanasia. Teagan is a sweet young girl full of puppy energy.

Laila

Laila comes from Houron Tx where her owner dropped her at a kill shelter and reqeuested she be euthanized. Laila suffers from dry eye and needs daily medication to keep her eyes clear and free of infection.

Legend

Shot, beaten and returned after free adoption event

Legend is a rescue from Coachella California. Legend was a healthy pup in November of 23 when the shelter adopted him out at a free adoption event.

Legend was returned months later with a broken hip, a huge shot wound to the hip and a fractured back.

Legend is now 30 pounds underweight. Unfortunately, until we get him healthy he won’t be a candidate for surgery. Currently he’s gained 6 pounds since I rescued him. He’s severely crippled in his hind legs and struggles to get up stairs and get around.

It’s believed he will need a hip replacement and some back work but until we have ortho review his condition we won’t know.

Legend is in severe pain and we can’t get updated X-rays so he will need to be under anesthesia. I don’t want to put him under twice so I’m waiting for orthopedic to put him under to obtain them.

Athena

Athena was dropped off and abandoned at a dog training facility when her vet wouldn't euthanize upon the owner's request. The owner claims Athena fatally attacked one of their smaller dogs in a random attack. Athena has been at the sanctuary mixed in with 30 large and small dogs and never once has shown any sign of aggression to any pup. It's safe to say the owners wanted to get rid of Athena and exaggerated if not made up an entirely untrue story about her.

Rogue

A shelter friend from California recently contacted me, asking if I could take in Rogue. upon rescue Rogue had a portion of bone sticking out of her missing rear leg. Rogue had surgery to repair the stump bringing back the bone 2 inches and repairing the skin.

Rogue is dog slective and an alpha female. Rogue is 3 yrs old and a little firecracker.

Shiloh

Shiloh is a Texas rescue and victim to a hot and run. Weeks after being hit Shiloh was found and brought to a high kill shelter. Shiloh then spent 9 days at the shelter with two severely broken legs. Upon us rescuing Shiloh she went into emergency surgery. Her rear left leg was completely reconstructed. Unfortunately, her front left leg had to be amputated. The break was so severe and, in her elbow, causing severe bone splintering. Shiloh is also heartworm positive and will have to go through treatment. Shiloh has had a very rough start to life including pneumonia, an enlarged heart, lung complications and kidney issues. Currently, Shiloh is healing from 3 major surgeries. We have ordered a prosthetic to help Shiloh get around. Shiloh is between 1-2 yrs old now spayed and a very sweet little girl.

KAI

Kai formerly Bruno was an abuse confiscation case. weighing only 24 pounds when confiscated Kai was placed in the county shelter awaiting the owner's trial and pending abuse charges. Kai proceeded to spend the next 12 months in the shelter with no interaction with other dogs or people. not only was Kai relegated to a cell, but he was not given any vaccinations or preventatives, resulting in Kai now being heartworm positive. when the case concluded, and Kai was permanently removed from his owner he was then placed on the euthanasia list. we were contacted as a hail Mary last attempt to save his life. Kai has now been given vaccinations and neutered. His heartworm treatment has also started which takes 6 months to complete.

AUGUST

August

August was trapped in Texas and brought to a high kill shelter. I saw August listed for euthanasia and rescued her. August has mange and just got over a very serious upper respiratory infection that lasted 18 days. Unfortunately, It was determined after my vet examined August upon rescue that she had recently given birth. Around 2-3 weeks prior to being trapped. No puppies were brought into the shelter with her. 3 weeks after I rescued her we found out the location she was trapped and sent out volunteers to comb the area. No puppies have been located. August has been through a very traumatic experience and needs a lot of tlc. It is believed August was feral. August has been in mourning over her babies and was visibly depressed for weeks after rescue. August has started to come out of her shell but she has a very long road to recovery

Sage

Sage is a Texas rescue. Sage was listed for euthanasia due to severe medical issues. Sage had been vomiting for days and had aspirated on vomit causing acute pneumonia. Upon rescue Sage was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia and a complicated non-viable pregnancy. Sage is also high heartworm positive with an enlarged heart and lung damage. Sage has begun heartworm treatment and is being monitored closely for heart and lung complications. Sage is between 3-4yrs old

PARVO SURVIVOR PHINEAS

Phin is a Texas rescue. He was scheduled for euthanasia at 12 weeks old. His euthanasia was scheduled for a Sunday which makes rescue even harder. Once we rescued Phin, we took him straight to the vet as he looked unwell. Phin was diagnosed with Parvo and began a month-long hospital stay. He was touch and go many times throughout that long month and the Dr told us to prepare for his passing. Phin is a true fighter and pulled through. Phin is a class clown and so funny!!

CLOVER

Clover comes to Shadows Sanctuary from Texas, USA and is three years old. Clover was found in a field in horrible shape. Clover was hospitalized for days. Treating her for dehydration, mange, and worm infestations. She was also found missing her right paw. As soon as Clover came to Shadows Sanctuary, she was fitted for a prosthetic, which she has worn every day for the last two years. Clover becomes noticeably depressed anytime her prosthetic is in the shop getting repairs. Which has led us to purchasing a spare prosthetic, so she never goes without. Clover is such a happy and content girl who loves playing and EATING! She also lives for massages and playing with her big sister Kira!

CLOVER IS A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE SANCTUARY DUE TO ORTHOPEDIC AND MISSING LIMB NEEDS

REESE

Reese is an eight-year-old working line German Shephard. She came to Shadows Sanctuary as an owner surrender, due to having a lifelong medical condition. Reese came to us from Virginia, USA and has a very treatable condition called exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. she requires medicated enzymes applied to every meal. The enzymes help Reese break down her food and absorb the much-needed nutrients. Though it is very treatable, it is very hard to keep Reese's weight up to a healthy level. Reese currently consumes 4000 calories a day and weighs 69 pounds. Reese's all-time favorite thing to do is exercise. She loves frisbee, swimming and running!!

REESE IS A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE SANCTUARY

APOLLO

Apollo is a two-year-old Saluki who came to Shadows Sanctuary from Qatar. He was shot with a 12-gauge shot gun and then purposely run over to end his life. Both of is legs were broken in the assault. His left leg has since been extensively repaired and he now has bionic hardware. Such as a rod, a plate and numerous screws in his leg. His right paw has been broken in half completely detaching from his foot. Thankfully, he feels no pain in his paw or leg because all the nerves were severed. Apollo is recently recovered from his left leg surgery and enjoying his newfound life. Apollo's favorite thing to do is go for car rides, snuggle his human and eat his bedtime cookies!

APOLLO IS A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE SANCTUARY DUE TO PHYSICAL NEEDS AND LIMITATIONS

KIRA

Kira is a nine year-old Doberman Shepherd mix. Kira comes to Shadows Sanctuary from Texas, USA. Kira had mange and was heartworm positive. She also had a meat allergy. After trying numerous diets to help her digestive and skin conditions, she was put on a strict vegan diet. Under supervision by her veterinarian Kira remained a vegan for an entire year before meat was reintroduced. It was slow going, with a few setbacks but now Kira is 100% a meat eater with no allergies. Kira is also heart worm free!! Kira's favorite hobbies are playing, following her human everywhere and chewing bones!

KIRA IS A PERMANEMT RESIDENT OF THE SANCTUARY DUE TO SYSTEMIC ALLERGIC REACTION TO MEAT

TEDDY

Teddy comes to Shadows Sanctuary from Texas. Teddy was dumped at a kill shelter and was an hour from Euthanasia when we happened upon his picture. Teddy was only 13 weeks old when he had been scheduled to be euthanized. Hard to believe, I know. Texas has one of the highest Euthanasia rates in the USA. It was tough getting little teddy rescued from Texas to Virginia but I'm happy to say he's safe and oh so happy in our care. Teddy loves, loves and loves to play with his siblings especially Abigial. He loves food and treats, especially treats. Teddy will be staying with Shadows Sanctuary to live his best life!

TEDDY IS A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE SANCTUARY DUE TO BEHAVIORAL ISSUES

Lulu and Lemon

Puppy Lulu and her sister Puppy Lemon were rescued from a high kill shelter in TX. They were both scheduled for Euthanasia on 4/18/22. Thankfully a fellow rescuer alerted us to their situation and asked if we could help. Though we are at capacity and funds are super low we said yes.

LULU has been ADOPTED!

Lemon is a permeant resident due to behavioral issues.

lemon /lulu

Lemon

lemon

OZZY

OZZY WAS AN OWNER SURRENDER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. SINCE OZZIES ARRIVAL IT HAS BECOME CLEARER WHY HE WAS LEFT AT OUR DOOR. HE HAS SOME MEDICAL ISSUES WE HAVE BEEN TENDING TOO SUCH AS ALLERGIES AND CONSTANT VOMITING. HE ALSO HAD PARASITES AND WORM INFESTATION.

OZZY ALSO HAS SEVERE MOTION SICKNESS. OZZY IS A MASTADOR AND EXPECTED TO BE AROUND 150 POUNDS!

OZZY IS A PERMENANT RESIDENT OF THE SANCTUARY DUE TO HIS SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS

HARLEY QUINN

Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn Gsd mix 10-12 weeks old Hit with a blunt object (pole or pipe) breaking her femur up by the ball joint the impact also cut off the blood supply to Harley’s hip and femur area causing muscle atrophy. FHO surgery is needed. Harley is in Severe pain and has trouble going to the bathroom. Harley will likely have a permanent issue with her leg and may need revision surgery in the future due to loss of blood supply to the tissue and muscle. Harley has a long road to recovery ahead of her.

LEO

Leo

Leo was locked in a 4x4 concrete cell in Texas heat, no visitors, no on site staff only volunteers who would go and feed him once a day. Which also meant if he knocked his water bucket over he wouldn’t have water again until a volunteer showed up. Leo is Heartworm positive and has an intestinal hernia. His intestines can actually fall through due to the hernia. We are currently treating Leo for heartworm and when he is healthy enough for surgery he will have intestinal surgery.

Maverick

Maverick comes to us from California. He was being sedated for euthanasia when a California rescue was able to intervene and save his life. Unfortunately, the rescue was victim to adoption scam. Maverick was loaded on transport to head to his new home when it was discovered the adopter falsified all their information and the address given was an abandoned lot. we were asked to get Maverick mid transport and get him to safety. Maverick has severe separation anxiety and becomes destructive when left unattended. due to Mavericks behavioral issues, he is a permanent resident of the sanctuary.

MAX

Max arrived from California, where he was surrendered to a shelter and the health department, and was labeled a "Bite Dog" after the owner reported an incident of Max biting their child. Consequently, Max was slated for euthanasia. While in the shelter, Max suffered mistreatment due to the staff's fear, which stemmed from his normal kennel stress behavior and the owner's misleading account, leading them to use a hose to force compliance. A rescue organization in California intervened, and we were called upon to assist due to Max's undeserved reputation. Contrary to being a bite dog, Max is affectionate to the point of giving continuous licks. It's believed that if Max did react, it was likely a response to mistreatment. He often cowers and braces for impact, indicative of past abuse. Max is a remarkable dog and has found a forever home at our sanctuary.

ADOPTED

Annie

Gray

ADOPTED

Gray is an owner confiscation case due to abuse and neglect. Gray had scabies and mange. He is 20- 25 pounds underweight from being starved. Gray was taken by authorities to the local kill shelter where he was scheduled for Euthanasia. Gray was hospitalized 10 days after rescue for malnutrition, a skin infection and scabies. Gray is now at the sanctuary reciving care.

Adopted

Oliver aka Ollie

Age 6 months. Oliver was hit by a car breaking his leg in two places. He has been surgically repaired and is currently on 8 weeks of rest.

Location Houston TX

ADOPTED Alexander

Alexander was discovered in the Rio Grande of Texas, in dire condition, weighing only 40 pounds and severely malnourished. Since his rescue, he has been hospitalized, receiving essential medications and a structured diet. Remarkably, he has gained 16 pounds in three weeks and is steadily becoming healthier and stronger each day. Alexander has tested positive for heartworm, for which we are covering the treatment costs.

ADOPTED Cyrus

ADOPTED Indigo

Indigo, along with two other adult dogs, was abandoned by their owner who moved away in the middle of the night, taking only the puppies. Indigo, Olivia, and Paxton have since spent time in the hospital receiving care, including neutering and spaying. Currently, Indigo is in a foster home and is searching for a permanent family.

Durango

Durango was found as a stray in Donna Tx and needed immediate medical care. Durango is heartworm positive and had numerous tick borne viruses. He has found an amazing loving home and within minutes he fit right in. Congrats Durango!

Duke

Ronin

Ronin was neutered in California. He chewed at his scrotum and incision because he wasn’t coned or monitored and frankly placing a German shepherd in a cage after surgery is a sure fire way for them to take their boredom and frustration put on themselves. Ronin, ripped himself apart and had he been in a responsible shelter he should have been restitiched and mended. Instead he laid in urine, feces and blood until the California rescue could pull him out and place him in boarding.

2. He went to boarding and immediately transported out of California. He was on antibiotics at that time and pain meds.

3. When he reached my foster he was a mess. He smelled like feces and looked like he had elephant Titus of the scrotum. He was placed on different antibiotics and medication to stop any bleeding internally.

4. The sack that is swollen and pictured is tissue filled not fluid therefore there is nothing to drain. He has sustained a tremendous amount of damage and will have permanent scar tissue and damage to the entire area. It was discovered just today his neuter was not performed in a typical manner causing an even greater risk of damage and infection. Ronin does have an infection and is being medicated, he has been put on light exercise to get the blood flowing and that swelling down. It’s a fine line between restriction to stop swelling and light exercise to help swelling. Health and mental stability wise Ronin is in bad shape. He is suffering greatly from anxiety, and fear. He has been through a lot in the last 18 days enough to kill him so I’m grateful we have a chance to save his life even if he will have long term issues from this ordeal.

He can urinate fine so mechanically everything is working. The swelling and this ordeal will take weeks if not months to heal from.

He will be reevaluated again in a few weeks.

Zues

Scarlett

Hangman

Love

Love comes from a High Kill Shelter in California. Love had been in the shelter for some time with no adoption or rescue interest. We were asked to help when Love found herself in danger of being euthanized. Love is 5 and very sweet. She is shy, but friendly.

Kingston

Venti

Nahla

Reyna

Lulu

Amelia

Cinder

Bula

Three German Shepherd Puppies Abandoned as Owners Flee, Leaving Them to Perish

The irresponsible owners of these beloved dogs fled the town after taking their newly-born litter of puppies. These heartless individuals showed no concern for the lives of Paxton, Indigo, and Olivia. It was only when a worried neighbor intervened that the plight of these solitary puppies came to light, facing immediate danger.

Upon discovering the situation, the neighbors contacted us, and it was fortunate they did, as each dog required urgent medical care. They bore severe wounds, including raw, pink gashes and signs of a rough ear-bite or botched cropping. Moreover, they were alarmingly underweight and evidently famished. It's uncertain when they last had access to clean water or a comfortable place to sleep.

The neighbors had noticed the German Shepherds outside for an extended period, compelling them to take action. They approached the residence, ready to confront the owners about the neglect. However, the silence that greeted them at the door revealed the grim reality—the owners had absconded with the puppies, abandoning the adult dogs as if their lives were worthless.

kali

Kali is a California rescue and was scheduled for euthanasia. Kali as many black dogs experience is what we call black dog syndrome. it is a proven theory that Black dogs are often overlooked even when well behaved and trained. Kali is a very well-behaved mid age German Shepherd looking for her forever home.

Three German Shepherd Puppies Abandoned as Owners Flee, Leaving Them to Perish

Peiper comes to us from California. The shelter couldn't even be bothered to give her a name and was planning to euthanize her. Just a puppy, less than a year old, Peiper was being euthanized for being sick. She had an upper respiratory infection, which is treatable, but instead of providing treatment, the shelter decided to list her for euthanasia.

Thomas Adopted

Sampson is a roughly 2-year-old, neutered, and up-to-date Golden Retriever. He was the victim of a hit-and-run, resulting in a broken front leg and torn rear tendons. Both injuries have been surgically repaired. Sampson will spend six weeks in the hospital recovering, during which he will undergo laser therapy and hydration therapy. He has implants in his front leg to stabilize the bone and joint.

Atticus Adopted

Adopted

Charlie age 10 rescued in California

Adopted Stella

Adopted Emerson

Annie

SHADOW THE NAMESAKE OF THE SANCTUARY

Shadow was rescued in 2017. She was waif thin and used as a breeding dog. When she couldn't have any more puppies at age 7 her owner tied her to a tree and listed her as "free" on craigslist. Shadow had three different kinds of worm infestations which took almost 7 months to eradicate. Shadow was my heart dog, and it broke me to pieces when I lost her just two short years after her rescue to cancer. I try to comfort myself in the knowledge that for the two years she was with me she had an amazing life. Every rescue is in her honor and memory.

In Memoriam

Princeton

Tundra

River Reign

River Reign comes from Barc high kill shelter in Houston TX. River was scheduled for Euthanasia at the request of his owner due to age and medical health. At the senior age of 14 River was left at the shelter. He was heart worm positive which has since been irradicated, and overall, he was suffering normal age-related illnesses.

Allistar

Greir

Indiana

Emerald

Storm

UPDATE sadly storm passed away from an unknown brain tumor

Storm was left outside in a recent tornado in Houston Tx.

When the owner went to secure the “outside dogs” he went to grab Storm and Storm “bit him or tried to bite him. The owner has changed the version so it’s unclear which is closer to the truth.

Storm is 3 yrs old very gentle and social. He’s been at Easton Commons hospital since he was found by a Good Samaritan.

He was brought in to scan for a microchip and when the owner was located he said I don’t want him back.

Were told he has been raised around Children and frequently the family allows them to “lay on him” with no reaction.

Raven

Raven comes to us from a high kill shleter in Texas. Raven was in what is called pre lab meaning she was in an area that dogs wait to be euthanized sit. Sick with an upper respiratory infection, in heart failure and afraid. The picture to the left says it all.

After a lot of work and help by many different advocates we were able to save Raven, she is 5 years old and in heart failure due to advanced Heart worm infestation.

Due to her advanced heart worm and the state of her lungs and heart we had to immediately start heart worm treatment upon her arrival.

She is three weeks into her treatment currently. Heart worm treatment is extensive and is a lot on the dog in treatment. Mostly the 12 weeks of crate rest.

Raven goes back in for 2 more shots the end of November and then has 8 more weeks of crate rest. We don't know the outcome of her heart until we irradicate the worms and do more testing. for now we're just focused on getting her through her treatment.

Update: Sadly, our Raven passed away. Raven had heart failure due to advanced heartworm damage. Raven is sorely missed everyday.

ESME'

Update Esme passed from mammary cancer one year after rescue

Esme' is a California rescue, listed as 7 Esme is actually very senior and in end stages of life. Esme' was a confiscated case from a popular California Rescue along with 140 other dogs. Esme' landed at a high kill shelter with a compound fracture to her front left leg. The shelter made the decision to amputate her leg. Esme' struggles with balance since losing her leg and we have since ordered her a prosthetic to help her get around. Esme has mammary tumors which have spread, and she is in advanced spinal stenosis. We have decided under the guidance of Esme's Dr not to do a mastectomy due to her advanced age and likelihood she wouldn't make it through the difficult surgery. Esme' is on pain management to make her more comfortable.

ABIGAIL

Update: Our sweet angelic Abigail passed away suddenly while playing at the park at the very young age of 2. She had an unknown brain aneurysm. Shocking, and heartbreaking are just a few words that explain her loss for us.

Abby is believed to be 1-2 yrs. old and comes to Shadows Sanctuary from Texas. Abigail was brought into a kill shelter as a stray with mange and severely underweight. After weeks of treatment Abby is finally starting to get better. Currently her weight is up 15 plus pounds, and she is on her third and final round of antibiotics. Abigail loves her new siblings especially little Teddy. She's a playful little girl who loves treats and face kisses. She loves mealtimes almost as much!!!

ABIGAIL IS A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE SANCTUARY DUE TO BEHAVIORAL AND TEMPERAMENT ISSUES

Charlie

Passed Away at shelter before we could arrive for pick up. We did take over Charlies remains and have him cremated and returned to the sanctuary

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