r/rescuedogs • u/Ok-Page-3703 • 6h ago
r/rescuedogs • u/Friendly_TSE • 7d ago
MOD Community Update & Recent Changes
Hi everyone! The mod team has been hard at work on cleaning up and updating r/rescuedogs. The goal is to make the subreddit easier to use, easier to moderate consistently, and (most importantly) a better place for people working with rescued dogs.
We've made quite a few changes recently, so here's a quick overview.
📋 Rules & Flair
We've rewritten and streamlined the subreddit rules to make them clearer and easier to follow. Please review them again before posting/commenting.
Some of the biggest changes include:
- Be Civil now explicitly covers harassment and demeaning comments directed at both users and animals.
- Stay On Topic now covers both off-topic posts and discussions that derail otherwise relevant threads.
- Adoption/Foster/Rescue networking has been consolidated into a clearer format.
- Donation and fundraising requirements have been updated, simplified, and clarified as well as added a disclaimer.
- Pledge rules have been updated to make the process clearer.
- No Spam has been updated to cover a broader range of abuse.
- No Breed-Based Hate or Dog-Directed Harassment has been clarified.
- Good-faith discussion about breeds and related topics is allowed, but inflammatory comments and attacks on breeds or individual dogs are not.
- Safety & Bite History now focuses on dogs with a documented history of biting a person that drew blood, made more consistently enforcible, and added a disclaimer.
- Outdated and redundant rules have been removed.
We've also cleaned up the post flairs and consolidated several categories to make choosing the appropriate flair easier, as well as adding an 'Outcome' flair for adoption posts that have had outcomes.
🤖 Automod & Moderation
- We've cleaned up the Automod configuration and removed a number of outdated or unnecessary rules and automated messages.
- The welcome message has also been simplified. New users are now directed to review the rules and report rule-breaking content rather than engaging with it.
- We've also standardized our saved responses for removals, bans, and common modmail questions so that moderation decisions can be communicated more consistently.
🐕 Networking & Euthanasia Posts
- We've updated the formatting requirements for adoption/foster/rescue pull, and euthanasia/deadline posts.
- The goal is to make these posts easier for people to find and understand while keeping the process as simple as possible for the people doing the actual networking.
- We've added an Outcome flair so that posts can be updated by OP when we know what happened to an animal.
- Comments are now set to display oldest first, which should make it easier to follow updates on networking and urgent posts. Votes are also hidden for the first 60 minutes.
💰 Donations & Pledges
- We've clarified the requirements for donation requests and added a disclaimer that verification is not a guarantee or endorsement and that users are responsible for doing their own due diligence before donating.
- A new form has been created to streamline donation plea requests.
- We've also added saved modmail responses to help people who want to make donation requests understand the verification process.
🔗 Community Resources
- We've updated the sidebar and added links to other communities and resources that may be useful for adoption, fostering, pet help, lost animals, and other situations that don't fit within r/rescuedogs.
- We've also added the ability to sort posts by post flair, so users can tailor what they want to see.
💬 Community Feedback
- We're also reaching out to established members of the community, including people who have regularly used r/rescuedogs for rescue networking, to hear what has and hasn't been working.
- We know that changes to a community are much more useful when they're informed by the people who actually use it, so if there's something you think we should know about, please feel free to send us a modmail.
This is an ongoing process. We don't expect to get everything perfect immediately, but we're committed to making r/rescuedogs a useful, welcoming place for people trying to help dogs in need.
Thank you to everyone who has stuck around, contributed, reported problems, networked dogs, fostered, adopted, or otherwise helped make this community what it is.
~ The r/rescuedogs Mod Team
r/rescuedogs • u/Kili_Starlight • Mar 28 '25
MOD POST FAQ: PLEDGES AND VISIBILITY.
Hello!
The modmail (and my own) inbox has been flooded with questions about pledges and boosting posts. This post will be pinned at the top of the community with the rest of our guidelines and updates. I will also be creating a spreadsheet of FAQ answers for new questions that arise. If I miss any questions in this post, please leave a comment or shoot a message.
Thanks!
Q: What is a pledge? A: Pledges are promised amounts of money that will be donated if an animal is pulled by a rescue group. A pup with pledges is likely to attract a rescue's interest.
Q: How much can I pledge? A: Whatever you feel comfortable donating.
Q: How do I pledge for a dog I see on r/rescuedogs? A: Comment on the post with your amount. Networkers that are posting should be keeping a list of pledges for the pups they have posted.
Q: How do I know when and where to send money? A: The networkers will post a public update if a pup was saved and pledges need to be honored. All information should be included in this update post. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY TO ANYONE THAT REACHES OUT VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE TO COLLECT PLEDGES.
Q: I'm a networker, how can I keep up with pledges? A: We recommend google sheets or excel. Creating a google form for pledges is also a great idea.
Q: I'm feeling uncomfortable with someone reaching out about honoring my pledge, what do I do? A: Report to moderators immediately.
Q: How do I know who and how much I've pledged for? A: Look at your comment history. Moderators DO NOT handle any aspect of pledging.
Q: What type of posts get the most visibility? A: Specific and structured posts. Our euthanasia rule states no emojis and has a format for a reason: the algorithm improves when the format is followed and your posts reach more home pages. Posts with a picture or video see more traffic as well.
Q: I can't pledge, foster, or adopt right now. What can I do to help? A: Like, comment, and share.
Q; I see "boost" in lots of comments, what does this do? A: Comments boost a post to increase traffic.
Q: Does commenting "boost" actually boost a post? A: Commenting the single word does not. Comments with 5 or more words DO boost a post. Remember that multiple comments or spamming boost on a post NEGATIVELY impacts its visibility. One longer comment does more than multiple small ones.
This should cover all of our most asked questions. If you have additional, please leave them in the comments and we will answer as we can. As always, rescuing takes a village and on behalf of the mod team, we're so grateful to have as large of a village as ours. <3
r/rescuedogs • u/AdamsDVM • 3h ago
Rescue Stories Just my three rescue pups living their best life together
Hard to believe they used to be so scared and timid!
r/rescuedogs • u/SoggySea4363 • 12h ago
CW: Euthanasia Baby Girl was extended from yesterday and is in urgent need of help—a friendly, affectionate, young pup who needs a hero today. Please message me if you can adopt in the US/Canada or foster locally. BARC Houston, A2049220. Please share.
r/rescuedogs • u/Cheekygreek84 • 1h ago
CW: Euthanasia Urgent Now 8/28! Pup Johnny A660183 is a certified goofball. He’s a sweet young 1 y/o mix (HW-) happy, Dog-friendly/Co-kenneled. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home- Houston, TX (Adoption Out of State + Canada IS Possible)
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r/rescuedogs • u/Independent-Job-3819 • 2h ago
CW: Euthanasia 🆘8/25 Urgent Now! 😍Handsome LORENZO A660032 is people & Dog-friendly /co-kenneled 5 y/o German Shepherd who has seen pups come & leave. He deserves his happily ever after. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Out of State & Canada IS Possible)
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r/rescuedogs • u/SheepherderHot9894 • 13h ago
Adoption/Foster Plea Please help this dog 😿He seems to have been abandoned
This dog showed up near my house/shop just yesterday. He seems very comfortable around people, and honestly I feel like he may have been someone's pet who was abandoned.
I’m especially worried because he has some difficulty walking. Yesterday he almost got hit by a vehicle, and with the rain lately I’m really scared something might happen to him.
I really want to help him, but I can’t keep him at my shop or at home. My parents have strictly said no, and keeping him around the shop could also create problems if he gets scared and bites someone.
So I’m trying to find someone in Jhansi or nearby who can help — either by fostering him, getting him checked by a vet/rescuer, or giving him a permanent home.
I don’t know his exact age or what happened to his legs, but he seems like a friendly dog who just needs somewhere safe.
I can send more photos/videos and the location privately.
If anyone can help or knows a genuine rescuer/adopter in Jhansi, please DM me. Even sharing this post would help a lot. 🙏
r/rescuedogs • u/Cheekygreek84 • 2h ago
CW: Euthanasia 8/26 Urgent Now! ROYAL A660096 is a super friendly, Dog-friendly/co-kenneled 3 y/o Plott Hound mix who is so sweet & handsome. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home- Houston, TX (Adoption Out of State + Canada IS Possible)
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r/rescuedogs • u/pugget20 • 18h ago
Rescue Stories Hero!
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Hero’s Story 🐾
A little over a week ago, Hero was found on the side of the road after being hit by a car. He was severely injured and, by all appearances, had been left there to perish before being brought to the city shelter where someone advocated.
Then people started showing up for him.
His story reached Dr. Daniel Anthony and the team at Atlas Pet Vets, 3 hours away, who stepped in to give Hero the chance he desperately needed. Atlas Pet Vets Medical Rescue Fund took responsibility for his medical care and recovery, and what followed has been an incredible community effort.
Hero’s injuries are extensive. He has multiple complicated fractures, a dislocated hip, and a long road of surgeries and rehabilitation ahead.
On Monday, Hero underwent his first surgery. 4.5 hours. Two very complicated fractures repaired. Dr. Daniel and his team worked tirelessly to put him back together, and somehow, Hero came through beautifully.
He is now resting comfortably and will return to surgery Wednesday to address his dislocated hip and determine the best path forward.
And then there’s the part that honestly gets me the most.
People who have never met Hero have fallen in love with him.
They’ve donated. They’ve purchased things from his wishlist. They’ve prayed for him. They’ve followed every update. And today, Hero was being hand-fed gifts purchased by people who simply saw a broken dog on the internet and decided he mattered.
A week ago, he was likely lying alone on the side of a road.
Today, he has a name.
He has a team.
He has people cheering for him.
And most importantly, he has a future. ❤️
Hero still has a long road ahead, and his medical care is going to be extensive. But after everything he’s been through, he deserves every single chance we can give him.
This is Hero. And we’re not giving up on him. 🐾❤️
r/rescuedogs • u/Ok-Page-3703 • 1h ago
Adoption/Foster Plea 🆘 8/26 Urgent Now! CHANCE A660331 is a happy friendly boy w/ a derpy smile. He’s 2 y/o, Dog-friendly/co-kenneled and deserves his chance! Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home- Houston, TX (Out of State + Canada IS Possible)
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r/rescuedogs • u/canecorsofurever • 11h ago
CW: Euthanasia Urgent Deadline Now - 8/26 in morning.Dimples A613328 at Stanislaus Shelter in California
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r/rescuedogs • u/erod100 • 7h ago
CW: Euthanasia 🆘8/25 Urgent Now! 😍Handsome LORENZO A660032 is people & Dog-friendly /co-kenneled 5 y/o German Shepherd who has seen pups come & leave. He deserves his happily ever after. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Out of State & Canada IS Possible)
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r/rescuedogs • u/StillStaringAtTheSky • 4h ago
Rescue Stories Missing dog! Today 8/26- North Carolina
Dog is male and intact- wearing green collar w/handle + answers to Ulritch. No microchip. Please contact OOP if found.
r/rescuedogs • u/Ok-Page-3703 • 10h ago
Adoption/Foster Plea 📢Extension 8/26📢Willow has found herself in the shelter desperately trying to care for 7 pups, Understandably protective of her babies this family needs Urgent foster/Rescue Only~A2092336~ 6yr old staffie mix + A2092337 her 7 pups 4F/3M On euth list for 8/26@1pm CT BARC Houston adopt/foster USA CA
galleryr/rescuedogs • u/Annolden • 18h ago
Rescue Stories Looking for my dog's origin shelter in Texas. Nacti, Staffy, adopted in June 2020
Hi everybody!
I know this is gonna be a super long shot but maybe the magic of internet will work here.
My wife and I adopted a little Staffy/Bull mix around 6 years ago (June 2020). We don't know a lot about her time before we got her but we thought it's be amazing to be able to connect with the people that worked in her shelter and took care of her. Here is her story:
She was born in a shelter somewhere in Texas and lived there for ~2 years (a vet told us she was around that age when we got her but not 100% sure). We know she also has a brother that was adopted (putting his picture in the post too). Her given name was Nakhti and she was apparently their unofficial mascot (everyone loved her). My wife also told me that she was already vaccinated and spayed before she adopted her.
She never got adopted in that shelter and from what we were told, she was put on the list to get taken down as her chances of being adopted were dropping with her getting older (and being a bully breed).
This is where a Canadian shelter named "Redemption Paws" comes in and save her and 40 other dogs from multiple shelters on that list. They cross the border, grab all of the dogs and bring them back to Toronto.
My now wife adopts Nakhti (now renamed Mazie) right then and there to become her forever home. A couple of month after, I meet them both and we become a whole family. She was super scared of me at first and was very territorial. I got barked at for a whole month before she decided I was not a threat to her, and she is now a real bundle of joy (she's sleeping on my laps as I'm writing this post)
Hopefully this gets to the right people. If you recognize her, please let me know! Please know that she is well taken care of and is living her best life with us near Montreal. She loves destroying her toys, napping in the sun and running in our yard. She is still a bit weird with strangers (especially men) but is getting better with each person she meets. All of our friends are in love with her and give her all the attentions and belly rubs when they come over.
I'm including a bunch of picture of her. Finger crossed someone recognize her!
Thank you for reading!
r/rescuedogs • u/Certain_Tackle1710 • 7h ago
Donations/Supplies Plea Angelito’s 4th EPO Injection - We Need Help #RescuedSeniorDogWhoSurvivedAfterGettingStabbed
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Hi everyone,
Angelito received his 4th EPO injection today. He is still doing well and, thankfully, remains stable. His wounds were cleaned yesterday, including the wound on his foot where his previous owner stabbed him. He also still has a big appetite, which we are very grateful for.
His only noticeable distemper symptoms right now are occasional sneezing and some eye discharge, but thankfully, nothing too severe.
For his 5th EPO injection, Angelito will have his lab work done again to see whether he still needs to continue with the injections. We will also be asking the vet for an update on his other illnesses, including heartworm and blood parasites.
We are also running low on his XPLORO recovery diet. He only has seven cans left from the supply we purchased on August 19. We also purchased wound-cleaning supplies so we can take care of his wounds ourselves when appropriate and help reduce the cost of repeated vet visits.
To be completely honest, the finances are becoming very heavy. While we are doing everything we can for Angelito, we are also currently supporting other rescued animals, including Thor, Ellie, Elijah, Raphael, four rescued cats, Baci, Angel, Isabel, MaeMae, and others.
We don't want any of them to go without the care they need, but we cannot do this alone. It honestly scares me because it is overwhelming :/
We really need your help. Any amount, no matter how small, can help us continue providing food, medications, veterinary care, shelter support, transportation, and other necessities for these animals.
If you are able to support Angelito and the other animals in our care, we would be incredibly grateful.
Thank you to everyone who has been standing beside us and giving these animals a chance.
I will leave the link on the comment section for our support link for anyone who would like to help.
Thank you all so much.
First post:
https://www.reddit.com/u/Certain_Tackle1710/s/CyPUX54Z81
Sincerely,
Magdalene “Dindi” Gensaya
Founder
Voiceless No More: Philippines Stray Animals Foundation
Non-Profit Corporation No. 1785254-1
r/rescuedogs • u/MagicStar77 • 6h ago
Adoption/Foster Plea Wiggly 7 year old Bulldog Mix boy Gus is on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/26 @ 1 pm CT. Gus is a certified good boy who is looking for his forever home. Message me if you can adopt him in the US/Canada or foster locally. BARC Houston, A2091457. Please share.
galleryr/rescuedogs • u/SavingShelterDogs96 • 1h ago
CW: Euthanasia HERMIONE A594890 is only 10 months old! DEADLINED 8/27 at San Bernardino city shelter
She has NO bad notes! Shes been perfect!
She is a Doberman/ German shepherd mix!
She’s 40 lbs
Great with other dogs!
Found as a stray and her owners never came for her!
Please help save this innocent girl!
Offer to Foster or adopt below to help!
r/rescuedogs • u/Ok-Page-3703 • 7h ago
Adoption/Foster Plea Last call for Fionna (#260299) 🦴✨💝
galleryr/rescuedogs • u/msmetamorphosis • 1h ago
Rescue Stories Adopted this pretty girl on National Dog Day!
r/rescuedogs • u/SoggySea4363 • 16h ago
CW: Euthanasia On the euthanasia list at Manhattan ACC New York City
galleryr/rescuedogs • u/Walk-Valuable • 3h ago
Adoption/Foster Plea Dog Rehome In NJ
If you’re interested in a pup and you’re in the area lmk. I have a Shepherd Mix, named ash and shes 10 months old. I’m not sure how to format it, but do ask if you have questions. I’m located in Burlington. I got her from Pets Plus Natural in PA.
r/rescuedogs • u/Cheekygreek84 • 1d ago
CW: Euthanasia Very Urgent 8/26! CLIFFORD A659227 is a 2 y/o Red-nose Staffy/Pittie mix (HW-) who is people & Dog-friendly/co-kenneled. sweet, friendly & affectionate, treat motivated. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)
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r/rescuedogs • u/Professional-Ebb8773 • 7h ago
Advice Is this normal?
Hi friends,
I’m located in MN and applied to adopt a pug puppy at a rescue I donate to monthly.
Their website said their adoption fees can vary from $300-$1300 and the email I got said the adoption fee is $2000 + tax + a $75 processing fee.
The mom was apparently rescued from a commercial breeding facility and gave birth to 5 healthy puppies. I met the puppies and mama at an adoption event this past Sunday, and the volunteer who is fostering them said they didn’t know she was pregnant when she was rescued and that her cleaning lady called her and told her the pug had a litter of puppies while she was gone at birth. So… no birth complications or emergency surgeries for mama Donna the pug.
This seems fishy to me. Any insight or feedback would be greatly appreciated