Margery✨🦋

proud mama of 4; cat whisperer; dedicated educator & resister 🌊 🌊KC Chiefs & STL Cards #resist ✌🏻

[Justice For Samson @samsonsjustice]

He was brought in by his owners, scared and trembling in the kennel. As the shelters intake team always does, they explained the reality—that he is at high risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding.

The wife’s response? “Do what you have to do.”

The husband quietly asked staff to please help him. It’s heartbreaking, and honestly, it’s hard not to feel angry for Chance.

Chance is a stunning, neutered 1.5-year-old German Shepherd who should be enjoying life—not sitting in a shelter after being abandoned.

When I first met him, he was curled up in the back of his kennel, completely shut down and terrified. He just needed time. And that’s the thing about dogs—they live in the moment. I came back the very next day, and he had adjusted.

Chance walked out of his kennel and ignored all the barking dogs, showing us the beautiful dog he truly is. He is a big, magnificent boy and allowed full handling with ease. We introduced him to Heide, and he did wonderfully—calm, appropriate greetings with polite tail sniffs. When Heide turned toward him face-to-face, Chance responded with a playful bow, showing great social skills and a sweet, playful nature.

He passed his evaluation and absolutely deserves a chance at life.

Right now, Chance is in the same shelter as Rocky, No Name, and Thor—and they are at CODE RED capacity. FULL.

Time is critical.

If you can open your home to foster Chance and give him the second chance he deserves, please email me ASAP.

Plea sent out at 7:51am this morning 🙏
This is like his fifth plea sent out and he has run out of time.

He’s now at risk of euthanasia and urgently needs a foster for VGSR, or an adopter from the Roanoke, VA shelter. 💔
https://t.co/39H0qT85oK

[Loudoun Community Cat Coalition @loudouncats]

Stafford County, VA.
For seven years, they were never alone. Seven years of growing up side by side, leaning on each other, sleeping curled together, moving through life as a pair. And then, in a single moment, everything they knew was gone.

Lucy and Rusty (both 7 years old, both spayed/neutered) were once part of a family and were surrendered to Stafford County Animal Shelter when their owner moved out of state.

Now they sit in separate kennels.

And they don’t understand why.

Lucy is not doing well.
She’s starting to just pick at her food, dry and canned wet. She lies in her kennel, still and quiet, the light in her eyes fading more each day she’s alone.

Rusty still eats but he looks around constantly, searching, waiting, hoping to catch a glimpse of Lucy. Because for his entire life, she has always been there.

When they do see each other, even briefly, something changes.

Lucy lifts her head. Her eyes soften. There’s a flicker of life again.
Rusty’s whole body shifts—like he can finally breathe and he lets his humans know how happy he is to be out of the kennel.

They are each other’s comfort, their safety, their home.

And right now, they are being forced to face the hardest part of their lives alone.

The shelter does not have the means to house them together. As much as staff and volunteers wish they could, space simply doesn’t allow it. Every day they remain separated is taking a visible toll…especially on Lucy. For us who see them every day, it is absolutely heartwrenching.

We know what we are asking is a lot:

Two dogs, a bonded pair, it is truly, a real commitment for even the most able dog owners.

But we are asking if there is anyone out there who has the space, the time, and the heart to truly welcome them both to please consider Lucy and Rusty, both of whom get along with other dogs.

And not because their story is heartbreaking, which it is.
But because you are genuinely ready to give them the stable, loving, forever home they deserve together. They have already lost everything once. They cannot lose each other too.

We do not know how they would do with cats, but they would likely be wonderful with children given their gentle, bonded nature.

Important information:
📍 Location: Stafford County Animal Shelter
🕒 Hours:
• Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (adoptions)
• Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Adoptions conclude 30 minutes before closing
💲 Adoption fees: Sponsored
• Picture ID/current address verification are required at time of adoption.

If you’ve ever believed that dogs feel love, grief, and loss, come meet Lucy and Rusty.

Because you will see it in their eyes.

And maybe, just maybe, you can be the reason they never have to say goodbye again.

[Margery✨🦋 @margy_tanner]

I never see the dawn…that I don’t say to myself perhaps, perhaps today. ~John Dos Passos

[CathyNotToday2 🌿 @Cathy2NotToday]

@atrupar “If your enemy is temperamental, irritate them”….. Sun Tzu “The Art of War”

[@PawsnTails4TX 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐾🐾 @PawsnTails4TX]

🆘🆘 PIPER 🆘🆘 #A642502
🚨 FINAL PLEA
Found stray 8/26
An extension was granted through the weekend!
‼️ NEEDS A HOLD BY 8am 9/29
2yrs
Loves people & other 🐶
PLEASE #PLEDGE #FOSTER #ADOPT
Harris County Pets
Houston #TX

[@PawsnTails4TX 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐾🐾 @PawsnTails4TX]

🆘🆘 MARLOW & MISTY 🆘🆘
BONDED SISTERS
🚨 Must have a hold by 9/18 at 5pm
‼️FINALLY PLEA
🏥HW+
Please #PLEDGE #FOSTER #ADOPT
Harris County Pets
612 Canino
Houston #TX
💜MARLOW #A642143. 1yr
💕MISTY #A642144 2yrs

[@PawsnTails4TX 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐾🐾 @PawsnTails4TX]

💔🐾💔 COCO & ROCKY
Owner surrender 8/17
“Too many animals” & requested euthanasia
🚨🚨At risk TB☠️9/8
8 month old brothers
Love people & other🐶
PLEASE #PLEDGE #FOSTER #ADOPT
Harris County
612 Canino
Houston #TX
💙COCO #A640532
🩵ROCKY #A640531 black pup
#SAVETHEPUPPIES

[@PawsnTails4TX 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐾🐾 @PawsnTails4TX]

💔🐾 FERDINAND #A641563
Found stray 8/5
🚨At risk TB☠️ 8/29
3yrs
🏥 HW*
Good with other 🐶
Please #PLEDGE #FOSTER #ADOPT
Harris County Pets
612 Canino
Houston #TX

[Renee' Martin @sachikoko]

🆘URGENT🆘SENIOR ALERT🙏🏾PLEASE SHARE🆘
🙏🏾PLEASE #PLEDGE 2 SAVE MY LIFE🙏🏾
💘Sweet 10YO #Senior #Calico Kitty "CHARLIE"💘Has New Pictures📸
🚨Needs #Adoption #Rescue #Foster🚨
▶️233473 https://t.co/HKYrcjdkqB
▶️https://t.co/GXKCxYmMF4
🙏🏽#AdoptDontShop
#Queens #NYCACC #Cat

[Adopt Storm & Friends @adopt_storm_ny]

Melia has now been at the shelter 689 days 💔

Bio: https://t.co/DXrfyWuhbg

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, Wantagh, New York (Long Island.) Email: [email protected]

#Dogs #NewYork #LongIsland #AdoptDontShop

[Not the Same @notthesameone2]

🚨 Last call for 1-y/o Kiara, now under kill command. Surrender late June b/c owner moved to no pet place. Been w/ owner since a puppy. Good leash-walker, adoptable, sweet, social, affectionate, active, playful, healthy. Earned 2nd best behavior rating, friendly w/ strangers, kids & dogs. See her pics below:

[Annie @AnnieForTruth]

You are absolutely 💯 correct, Sarah!

[Adopt Storm & Friends @adopt_storm_ny]

Melia has now been at the shelter 687 days 💔

Bio: https://t.co/DXrfyWuhbg

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, Wantagh, New York (Long Island.) Email: [email protected]

#Dogs #NewYork #LongIsland #AdoptDontShop

[PIT/CHI/CHUG LIFE ❤🐶 @htfleming73]

Tripod boy Thor ❤ currently in South TX
[phone] or [phone] call or text if u can foster or adopt this sweet boy !

[NMHP @NMBewitched]

This is Teo
Kill Listed for tomorrow, 7/26
#NYCACC

Best face I have ever seen on a #RescueDogs face in a "shelter"

It says #TheseBitchesBeCrazy #SayNoToDrugs #WTF

They say Teo grumbles🙄
Jumps in his kennel😳

Needs a miracle🙏
Someone to be kind, gentle & slow hands

[NYC's DEATH ROW CATS @NYCDEATHROWCATS]

SENIOR ALERT! Owner came to SIACC with an appointment to surrender her 3 cats, Petunia, Lucy, & Little T. Owner explained that she has a large number of cats and is facing eviction unless she reduces the population to meet her landlord’s requirements.
https://t.co/M1gfLZdTuU

[cara williams @carawil17888192]

Can be EUTHANIZED ANYTIME

$0 in pledges need $500.00 for vetting vaccinations, spay/neuter, blood tests, heartworm etc & transport

ZU ZU owner surrender. Cannot afford. So now she has a 50/50 chance of living. Unbelievable

#58955281
F
10mth
36.6#
Border Collie mix

RUSSELL CNTY PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA
334-448-2701

#rescue #adopt #dogs #deathrowdogs #deathrow #codered
#rescuemyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #phenixcity #alabama #pitbull #puppies
#dogsofInstagram #dogsoftwitter

[Amber, Belle & Kingston 🐾 @Dubs4Mutts]

🐶 WILBUR 💙 is looking for a forever family in #RockyMount #NC 4 months 8lbs boy 🥰 Loving, brave, curious, playful. Found #stray, very sweet, loves to give hugs & kisses & ready to learn all the #puppy things! #AdoptMe 7/4 🙏🏽��♥️ Shelter is FULL‼️ Can you foster me? 📧 [email protected] ℹ️ https://t.co/ZdFT6XowAA

[Not the Same @notthesameone2]

🐾2-y/o too cute Waffles adopted & returned. Initially at ACC in March, now back b/c owner elderly. Sweet, wiggly, good leash-walker, has been working hard w/ a trainer. Friendly w/ strangers, looking to be a solo pet. Available to foster or adopt by 7/10. See her pics below: https://t.co/TPaCoeOMZW

[Margery✨🦋 @margy_tanner]

He who has lost all hope has also lost all fear. ~Schopenhauer