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They were living in filth and cages they couldn’t They were living in filth and cages they couldn’t escape. In a home without running water, surrounded by waste, fear, and neglect. Back in January, our team responded to one of the most severe cruelty cases we’ve seen. 33 animals were removed from conditions no living being should ever endure. Today, most of them are off to loving homes, soft beds, and fresh starts. But three are still here. Still waiting. Still hoping someone sees them. Meet Snowball ❄️ Snowball has every reason to be shut down… but she isn’t. She’s talkative, expressive, and full of personality. She wants to be seen. She wants your attention. And she’ll happily chat with you about her day if you give her the chance. She would love to be your one-and-only, soaking up all the love for herself, or she may do okay with a slow, patient introduction to other cats. What she truly wants is a home where she feels safe, heard, and adored. Meet Baby Bundt 🧁 10 years old and still as cute as ever, Baby Bundt has spent her whole life being small enough to be overlooked. But don’t let her size or age fool you, this tiny girl has plenty of life and love left to give. She’s sweet, spunky, and so deserving of a quiet, cozy home where she can finally be cherished like she always should have been. Meet Zinger 🐾 Zinger’s body is still healing, but his heart never broke. After everything he went through, he is still gentle. Still loving. Still choosing kindness. He leans into attention, eager to connect, eager to trust, eager to learn what it means to be someone’s dog. He’s food motivated, ready to learn, and just needs someone willing to guide him with patience and love. Everything good in his life is still ahead of him. If you’ve ever thought about adopting, this is your sign. Help them leave their past behind and step into something beautiful. Apply to adopt at hsdayton.org/adopt or come meet them in person 💙 #AdoptDontShop #RescueStory #ForeverHomeWanted #ShelterPets #AdoptSnowball #AdoptBabyBundt #AdoptZinger #fblifestyle
A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to our fri A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to our friends at Columbus Humane for taking in 5 of our chinchillas and 7 of our guinea pigs from the recent small animal hoarding case. This kind of community partnership makes an incredible difference. By working together, we are able to expand care, widen exposure, and give these small animals a better chance at finding the loving forever homes they deserve. Thanks to the support of our incredible community, we are proud to share that more than 80 animals from this case have already been placed into loving homes. Each adoption represents a life changed and a fresh start made possible through teamwork and compassion. We are also deeply grateful to our amazing volunteers who make transfers possible. They spent hours on the road transporting these precious pocket pets safely all the way to Columbus so they could continue their journey toward adoption. We simply could not do this work without your dedication, time, and care. Thank you to everyone helping these animals get one step closer to home. #fblifestyle #communitysupport #animalrescue #adoptdontshop #guineapigrescue #chinchillarescue #shelteranimals #humaneheroes
We have a found pup who needs help getting back ho We have a found pup who needs help getting back home. If you recognize this dog, please contact us at (937) 268-7387.
We had the pleasure of welcoming a small but might We had the pleasure of welcoming a small but mighty group from @ketteringhealth to volunteer with us recently, and we are so grateful for their time, energy, and compassion 💙 From spending time with our shelter animals to helping with daily care, their team jumped right in and made a meaningful impact. The best part? They had such a great experience that they are already planning to come back again with an even bigger group! Thank you, Kettering Health, for supporting our mission and showing so much love to the animals in our care. We cannot wait to have you back 🐾 #fblifestyle #VolunteerAppreciation #CommunitySupport #AnimalLovers #ShelterPets #GiveBack #ThankYou #NonprofitLife
A wild group of Chinchillas has appeared… and they A wild group of Chinchillas has appeared… and they’re looking for their forever trainers 💫 Rescued from a large hoarding case, these little fluff-types may have had a rough start, but they’re ready to evolve into someone’s beloved companions 💛 With patience, care, and a safe home, their happiness stat goes way up. Meet the squad: Spheal, Yanma, Donphan, Spinda, Pawmo, Blissy, Furfrou, Pichu, and Sylveon ✨ (Pichu + Sylveon are a bonded pair, so they must be adopted together 💕) Each one has their own unique personality, from shy and observant to curious and quirky. Chinchillas are intelligent, sensitive little creatures who thrive with gentle handling and a consistent environment. Ready to choose your pocket pet (or your whole team)? Apply to adopt at hsdayton.org/adopt/small-animals #ChinchillaLove #RescuePets #PokemonVibes #ForeverHomeWanted #ExoticPets
What if your pet could be the next face of Furry S What if your pet could be the next face of Furry Skurry 5k? 🐾✨ When you fundraise for Furry Skurry, you are not just raising money… you are helping give animals the care, safety, and second chances they deserve. And you could win some incredible prizes along the way! Raise $100 and you will be entered for a chance to win: 🎢 2 tickets to King’s Island 🍦 $20 Graeter’s Ice Cream gift card Raise $500 and you're entered for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE: 📸 A professional pet photography session courtesy of Donna Meade Photography ⭐ Your pet featured as the 2027 Furry Skurry Poster Pet 🎟️ 2 VIPP tickets for Furry Skurry 2027 💆 1-hour massage from Medical Massage Associates Every additional $250 you raise earns you MORE entries, so keep going and boost your chances! Top Individual Fundraiser will automatically win: 🎟️ 2 VIPP tickets for 2027 💆 1-hour massage from Medical Massage Associates The winners will be announced at Furry Skurry, so now is the time to jump in! 👉 Start your fundraiser here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/118114/BecomeFundraiser Share your fundraiser page, and invite your friends and family to be part of something that truly saves lives. Every dollar makes a difference for animals in need! 🐶🐱💛 #FurrySkurry #FundraiseForGood #AdoptDontShop #SupportLocal #AnimalRescue #DaytonOhio #PetLovers #FBLifestyle
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