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As of May, 2018, we are busy helping old dogs in the Kansas City area at Ever After Farm outside Spring Hill KS! Volunteers and donations welcome and appreciated!

A sunrise view of the sanctuary in June 2017, before construction begins.

Make your loved one a part of Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary, early bird special! Would you like to celebrate and honor your loved one’s memory AND save money? If you take advantage of our pre-grand opening special now, you may purchase a brick with your loved one’s information at a greatly reduced price! All bricks ordered until September 30, 2017 can be purchased for $50, size 4X8, or $100 for 8X8. These special memorials become a permanent part of Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary and help us provide the upkeep and veterinary care of our animal residents. All pre-orders will be displayed directly at the entrance to the sanctuary and revealed at the building's opening. All orders for these special memorial bricks made after September 30, 2017 will go up to $75 for 4X4 and $100 for 8X8. So take advantage of drastic savings now, help our animal sanctuary save and support the life of an animal in need! Click on the link below for details on how to order to keep your loved ones furever in our hearts. http://www.fundraisingbrick.com/alwaysfurever

Just a reminder that now is an excellent opportunity for you to become part of the Always & Furever family by purchasing a brick or two for our memorial walkway at a reduced price until the end of September. We welcome tributes for all loved ones, including your furbabies, friends and families. Prices start at $50 for a 4x8 brick. Please take advantage of this special opportunity here: http://www.fundraisingbrick.com/alwaysfurever

Progress continues. Be on the look out for a new roof Friday and concrete poured next week. One step closer each day to providing our senior residents to be a furever home. Even Mugsy and Libby are pitching in to help.

While we work so hard to put this sanctuary together Bad Cat is secretly plotting how to destroy it. He is less than impressed with the progress. He will likely poop outside his litter box to show his complete disdain with the idea of more dogs moving in. One of our directors made him a founding feline of the sanctuary and has recently suggested Bad Cat for President. He thinks she is nuts too and will inevitably bite her when she comes to visit.

24ft sign posts arrived. Waiting on inspection to pour the concrete. Silly slow permits are holding up construction, our future seniors need a home with floors. Hoping for construction to continue this weekend and sign will be up early next week. Still on track for November opening. Stay tuned.

Posts are up. Concrete is settling. Second coat of paint goes up this week and then the sign will be hung. Goodnight from the Ever After Farm. As soon as we get the building permit our seniors will be saying good night too.

Building plans approved and temporary sign is up. Bigger sign is under way. Today was a good day for our future senior pups. One step closer.

Building permit on site. First inspection complete. Sewer plans approved. Full speed ahead with the concrete and then siding.

Beautiful day on the Ever After Farm for the concrete work to begin.

Save the date: October 21st noon-5pm to come out and view the sanctuary/cook out bbq, bring the fam, bring your friends and come check out the Ever After Farm and see the sanctuary mid-construction. Buy a hot dog, play some yard games, volleyball, sign up to be a volunteer, meet your neighbors if you live near, or meet some strangers if you have no friends and want to make new ones who just love dogs. Cook out will be hosted by our founding senior residents Mugsy and Libby, the resident cat, Bad Cat will be there as well but he will provide no value, as usual. More details to come!

New and improved. Painting black and then will be hung at the entrance.

Siding is on its way. Doors and windows delivered tomorrow.

Sunset on the Ever After Farm. All we need are our senior pups, and siding, and electricity, and a few more things then we will be all set. Beautiful night.

Some things are worth the wait. This was one of them.

Foundation issues almost complete. Sewer lines done. Now waiting on walls, siding, insulation, electricity, plumbing. Grateful to have caught the foundation issues before it was all boarded up. One step at a time.

Starting to come together. Once up painted red next week.

Don't forget, this Saturday. Stop by for food, music, fun and most importantly to help support our future seniors. Bring the family and fur babies too (must be on a leash). Volleyball, cornhole, horseshoes, silent auction, karaoke, our dj Russ Bannister will be out from 1230-230. Bouncy tent for the kids. Rain or shine we'll be there. If you can't make it please consider a donation through alwaysandfurever.love. Hope to see you there!

Beautiful night on the farm. Hope to see every one Saturday.

Windows in. Front painted. Baby steps.

Our first rescue. Waiting for the fence to be opened and unchained. Her owner had heart issues and has to go into assisted living. We have a foster already set up and I'm sure she'll steal his heart just like she has our already, just through the fence. Love Ms. Daisy.

Morning report: Ms. Daisy did great last night at Kerrys Kennel. She didn't tear up blankets. Enjoyed walks with cats, dogs, and even ducks. She is a sweet little old lady who loves to give kisses (even peek a boo kisses with strangers under fences). She is going to get a chance to live her golden years in an actual home which she has never known. Her whole life has been outdoors on a chain in a fenced in 10x10 yard. Stay tuned for the vet update. She has a tumor that needs to be removed. We are going to give her a chance to live her life like every dog should, not in pain and smothered with love. We all love you Ms. Daisy.

HVAC installed. Everyone will be warm and cozy this winter when we finally open our doors. Hoping for early December now. Fingers crossed things go as planned.

Angel Pie went out last night for a walk last night and hasnt been seen since around 11 pm. She is a senior, has a hard time hearing and seeing but a complete love bucket. If you're in Spring Hill and near 223rd and Yankee Bit lane please keep an eye out for her. She is very loved and we all want to see her get back home. She probably couldn't have gone very far but we appreciate any help. Accepting prayers for her safe return.

Every now and then we thought we'd share a sweet Daisy update. Enjoying the sun in her new furever home.

Daisy getting ready for "The Voice" auditions.

Throwback Thursday: Daisy a few weeks ago and Daisy now. I think there may have been a no laying on furniture rule, clearly that is being strickly enforced. Life is good for sweet Daisy.

From Stephanie Myers: What a great experience to babysit Scott's new Daisy last night. She was a wonderful and perfect guest. So many benefits to adopting a senior. #alwaysfureversuccessstory #betterwithage #seniordogs

When you can't get workers to show you enlist the help of an expert friend and learn to do it yourself. Now I can say I literally helped build the barn. Bathroom framed. Adding construction worker to my resume. Only like 1000 more posts to go.

Rooms framed. I can't lift my arms. Beams may take me the rest of the year to finish. Anyone want to help? Outlet and switch boxes set. If only the electrician would come and wire then plumbing, insulation and sheet rock. I can learn to do anything except the wiring. That would probably send me to heaven. Finally some progress! Whoohooo.

This is why Jen is unable to lift her arms today...she is an attorney by day and now because of lack of labor to build her dream sanctuary for senior dogs she is now resorting to become a construction worker on the weekends. Friend Larry was so gracious to come from out of town this last weekend to guide and teach her. Calling all skilled labor....how about a volunteer barn building (finishing) day like the Amish do. If you are qualified or know of people who are qualified and can spare a weekend soon to come help to get this sanctuary finished please IM. We have dogs waiting in the wings to have a nice, forever home.

Want to burn off some of that turkey coma you'll be in after Thanksgiving? Stop by the farm to help put up beams. Sunday funday put up a beam for the senior dogs day. Will be out here working around 10 am. No construction experience required. It's lifting, measuring, cutting and securing. Lunch will be provided.

Wiring will be finished today. Soffet/facua (idk how to spell that) done tomorrow. Then working on beams Sunday for anyone who wants to come out. Here's what's left: Plumbing Batt Insulation Drywall/sheet rock Gutters Fence Deck Cut out dog door Set doors - install locks Build set window benches Painting floors, walls, ceiling, shutters Kitchen cabinets installation All those things thanks to Larry, youtube and extremely patient guys at Home Depot that walked me through what to do and what I need I'm going to do myself. Tools purchased. Materials here (except the sheet rock and insulation I'll pick up when I get to that). Each weekend I'll post projects if anyone wants to come out at help and the times I'm working. Opening January. Mugsy and Libby are helping too. No more waiting on others. Taking over. Patience is not my virtue.

First coat of paint on door. Looks good from far and quite terrible up close. Waiting on my painter volunteers to fix. White frame added. Attempting hardware so it's an actual functional door now. Might take all day. I am not a fan of reading instructions.

We had a Volunteer Day today and Luis Salas, Gerardo Salas & Jonathan Saldivar with CSA Construction came and volunteered their time and skill and are making a beautiful window seat that stretches across the front of the sanctuary so our furry friends will be able to enjoy the view and tomorrow they are coming back and working on plumbing! Luis, Gerardo & Jonathan are former students of Deb Stidham and Deb and Pat were right there helping too. Jim Maher also stopped by and helped Pat install a next to impossible door lock. We are so fortunate that these wonderful people came and donated their time. It was a great day!

Daisy dropped by for a visit. Love this little lady bug.

Window bench assembled, sanded, now need to finish painting and add trim and cushions. Water lines in. Waiting on the drains to be finished then inspection. Need to frame the kitchen for the cabinets bc of the cement walls. Little changes everyday will someday equal big changes. 2018 senior dogs that need one will finally have a home. With a little hard work, anything is possible. Libby is enjoying the view from the sanctuary.

The very best thing to come out of 2017 was sweet Daisy finding her forever home. Love this girl. Thanks Scott for giving her such a wonderful home.

Finally have an update: Construction was temporarily halted because of a zoning/building permit issue. Finally got the all clear and if I can get the inspector out this week, then insulation, drywall, and HVAC ducts finished then hoping for March opening. Back on track!

Meet Mellow Yellow and Grandpa. Both handsome seniors that will be our first residents on the Ever After Farm when our doors open. They each had their number come up for their days on earth to end and thanks to Linda, Kate, and Kerry and Kerry's Kennel heaven was postponed. Thank you all for saving them. Can't wait till they can finally come home.

Insulation postponed. Working through issues with the county. Keep everyone posted soon. Still estimate end of March for opening.

Duct work done. HVAC complete. Heat is on. Libby and Mugsy tested and approved.

Drywall complete but with the ice and slush and mud its an absolute swamp you can't drive or even walk safely up to the barn. Recruiting painter volunteers the first weekend in March (pending cooperating weather). More details to come.

Anyone who would like to help put some colors on the walls this Sunday will be starting at 10 am. I've got a crew coming out already Saturday to prime the walls so this should be the fun part. Dogs see best in blue and green so the walls and part of the ceiling will be blue (sky), with white clouds, and green lower half of the walls (grass) and the floor and yellow on the back wall (for the sun). Hopefully someone that shows up has some artistic ability because I don't. Also accepting any old furniture or blankets or dog bed donations that anyone would like to get rid of to be part of the sanctuary. All donations are tax deductible.

Practically perfect and not even finished. This whole place was built with so much love you can almost feel it when you walk in. This is the beginning of something very special.

Please help support our future senior residents by purchasing a shirt through the link below. Be sure to wear your gear to our grand opening May 12th. T-shirts are $30 plus a small shipping fee. Click on the link below for more details. Please help spread the word and share this post too. https://www.customink.com/fundraising/all-proceeds-go-towards-senior-dogs-live-the-remainder-of-their-lives-in-peace-the-ever-after-farm?share=1181520971205334&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=all-proceeds-go-towards-senior-dogs-live-the-remainder-of-their-lives-in-peace-the-ever-after-farm&utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v2&ref=facebook_social_desktop-post-launch-v2&side=front&type=1&zoom=false

This will be the wall looking out to the pastures. Each time someone leaves us we will add a paw print heart with wings under the rainbow bridge. The dogs will be looking the other way. Thanks Natalie for putting this idea into a picture.

Our first resident Miles checking out his furever home.

Thanks to everyone for coming tonight. Especially the star of the night sweet Daisy.

Those are some good looking new gutters.... Some day it will be finished. Till then, have to admire the little things.

Don't forget the Grand Opening is May 12th! Any help with donations would be greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to Larry, Jason and the volunteers from the Olathe Home Depot today for helping get us ready to open in a few weeks! So greatly appreciated.

Graded. Tilled. Seeded. Hayed. Ya I made that word up. Front and back. Not bad for two days worth of work. Thank you Shary, Stephanie, Linda, Liz and Brooke for all the help. Grow grass grow!

Driveway in. Kitchen plumbing working on now. One week from today...hope your plans include stopping by for the grand opening.

Thank you to everyone who came out to help paint and clean and plant. So very grateful!!!!

Ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 1 pm Saturday. Afterwards, food, music and fun, don't be late!

Grand opening of Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary .. a refuge for senior dogs!

And then there were three. Welcome to the family Hank.

Winston found his home! Thanks to a few good samaritans who found him wondering lost Sunday evening and surrounded him so he wouldn't run into the street, Scott and Daisy for hosting him two evenings, and everyone on social media for sharing, this sweet little man gets to go back to his loving family today who desperately missed him. Always love a happy ending.

Not the greatest day for our sweet Annie. We found a cancerous tumor on her neck right where her jugular and other arteries are so surgery to remove makes our options limited. We left with antibiotics and anti-inflammation pain meds in hope we can shrink it, stop the itching and oozing, and make it manageable. She has a history of these invasive tumors which her good samaritan rescuer helped with before bringing her to us but a life on a chain before that and neglect we really don't know. Back to the vet in two weeks to go over options. Accepting prayers until then. She's so happy here. We're going to do whatever we can to keep her with us and happy for as long as possible. She really didnt enjoy the car ride or the vet. I think she thought she was going to be left behind which I promised her she never would be. Back to her perky happy self at home now.

These two beautiful seniors are being rescued this weekend thanks to Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary, Inc. who helped us tag them and extend their lives and Kansas City Titans Womens Football (Kansas City Titans, Inc.) teammate (and friend) Torii Davis for picking them up this Saturday and bringing them from St Louis to their new home. We only called to save one and ended up with two. Couldn't leave the other behind. Both sweet senior ladies need new names and will join our family at the Ever After Farm. Please consider a small donation to help cover the costs for their freedom ride from St. Louis this weekend, no matter how large or small, every dollar makes a difference. Thank you to everyone who helped save these babies and give them a chance to live happily ever after.

Hi everyone, well in one weekend we went from 3 dogs to 6 dogs. When we went to grab Bernadette we couldn't leave Penny behind, so she was unexpected and we couldn't turn Howard away since his number was up. That being said, at the moment we cannot accept any new dogs. We still only have a handful of committed volunteers and are working to build our base and quality of life is most important for our current residents. We also do not have any grants or sponsorship or anything and pretty much rely solely on my income to operate so we need to grow slowly. This was just a dream I had that I didn't want to wait to win the lottery to start so I took out a bunch of loans, converted an old horse barn into a home for dogs, and found a way to make it happen. Vet bills are adding up and with a barn full of arthritis and tumors and cancer they will continue too because whatever needs to be done for these sweet seniors will be. They are our family now. Lots of people suggest grants and fundraisers but the grants are heavily favored by larger organizations and since we're small and new we've been pretty much turned down by everyone. So we're learning as we go and growing as we can. Thank you to all those who have sent in treats and food and toys and sheets and beds and chairs. EVERY donation is beyond appreciated by both the pups and our crew. Without your help we couldn't get this going and our current seniors are furever grateful. We're a little slow to respond to the FB messages too because we all have day jobs and doing the best we can to respond so if we take a bit please know you aren't ignored, we're again trying to juggle a few hats and ultimately do whats best for the dogs. We are in need of committed volunteers so PM us or join our close volunteers FB group for more details. Always remember too, to senior dogs your time is priceless so if it's all you have to give, it's absolutely invaluable. They just want to love and be loved. Thanks for reading and following our page. Happy Howie Monday (ya we gave him a day - he deserves it).

Ok everyone. I know its summer. I know you're busy. I know there are a million things to do. I know you have a life and a family and a job but we cannot save anymore dogs until we have committed volunteers. We really need help. Please. One dedicated hour, a week, a month just to be with them all adds up. It's easy to talk a big game and say you're going to help but its another to be committed and actually show up. And its not the weekends when you're bored (although please we need you then too) its the weeknights, its the midday, the morning...taking this on was a huge committment which was worth every sacrifice but one we cannot do alone. Right now there are dogs that are scheduled to die. They are young and old in high kill shelters and we cant help more if we're not taking care of the ones we have the very best we can. You can help save a life just by giving your time to these sweet seniors. They need to be fed, cleaned up after, played with, but most importantly loved. Please help us save more by helping us take care of the ones we have so we can bring in more. We have no staff. We have no grants. No finanical backing other than me. And I'm begging you only for your time. We need you. We have a small team but its not enough. Be more than words. Do more than you say you will. Please help us help them. You may not think you're saving them but you are. If you're tired and want to take a nap, come nap holding a senior. Redbox night? Grab a movie, pick up a frozen pizza throw it in the oven at the sanctuary and enjoy a flick with pups that will like every movie you pick. Want to squeeze some cardio in, we even have a gym! Love a senior ten minutes workout 10 minutes. Its win win win win win. We need you. And to every one who has and is starting to volunteer, please dont go. The dogs love you and need you. Help us keep making a difference. We may not be able to change the world, but we're certainly going to try to for as many dogs as possible. One dog at a time. Please join our FB closed group Always & Furever Volunteers for more info.

Please help us welcome Sheldon to the family.

Mild-Mannered Miles, Like many of the dogs at Always and Furever, not much is known about Miles life prior to becoming the first resident in the barn. All that is really known is, for reasons we can only speculate about, Miles was scheduled to be euthanized in February, 2018 at a animal shelter in Garnett KS. What is known about Miles is his kind, sweet, and gentle spirit. When you walk into the barn Miles won’t be the guy at the front of the pack looking for attention. Miles is content to patiently wait at the back of the pack for any leftover love someone is willing direct his way. This sweet old man doesn’t keep his distance out of fear, he just isn’t a pushy guy. Usually the other dogs will tire of the attention after a while, and when most everyone lays down for a nap, that’s when Miles will calmly walk up to you, and with sweet hopefully eyes, look at you with an expression that gently asks, do you have a little bit of time for me? His soft fluffy coat makes this puffball easy to love on and his gentle laid back ways make him easy to overlook. Miles gets along with everyone and is the easiest resident at Always and Furever. Please come visit Miles and make his day with a good ear rub!

We have good news and not so great news after the vet visit today. The good news is the majority of the seniors are as healthy as can be expected, although everyone has some expected age issues and a few have some pain management issues to still figure out. The not so great news is Annie’s cancerous tumor on her neck is getting worse and needs to be removed. The good news is the vet thinks he can remove the tumor despite previous concerns about it being too close to her jugular and other vital arteries. The bad news is, as we all know, surgery is expensive! If you are able, please consider donating to A&F to help with Annie’s surgery and post-surgery care. You can donate directly to A&F or contact Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic at 913-592-2770 to help contribution. This sweet girl has spent her life on a chain and now we want to remove this cancerous tumor from the very spot where she has spent her life tethered, so she can continue to be the fun loving, always happy, full of life, sweet girl we all love! For more information about Annie, please read the following post from yesterday. By Annie’s happy-go-lucky personality, you would never know this sweet girl lived most of her life confined by a chain before a good samaritan convinced her owner to relinquish her to Always and Furever. Annie is usually one of the first smiling faces you meet when walking up to the barn, frequently with her noise pushed between the slats of the white fence. This sweet senior’s age shows in the gray on her muzzle and the reoccurring tumor on her neck, but she is full of just the right amount of puppy like energy to play a few rounds of fetch. If fetch isn’t your game, Annie is also content to snuggle on the couch or calmly lay on the bench with a toy. This sweet lady just wants love.....and to sneak any food she can steal from volunteers and the other residents. If you enjoy spending time with a sweet girl who loves to play play play, please come see this sweet senior.

Just as a reminder we are not a licensed kennel by the state of Kansas. We are simply a sanctuary for senior dogs and will never have more than 19 dogs here. This is my home that I have made the dogs home. I personally adopt each one of these dogs and assume all the risk. We do not advocate for adoptions here because honestly most these dogs this was their last stop and life would have ended if we hadn't found them. All we do is give them somewhere to be loved and give their love. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who continually help their dreams come true. Always feel free to ask us questions as well. The dogs always come first. That's our number one rule.

2 month Anniversary!!

To everyone who has sent in dog beds, pill pockets, glucosamine, food, treats, and blankets we are so humbled by the wonderful response and grateful to all of your love and support for our seniors and Scott Poore Adopt Don't Shop KC for helping spread the news about the sanctuary. I dont have the words to express how thankful we are to know that each pup now has a bed and treats and food when at one point we were running out to Petco every other day to keep buying supplies. I started on this adventure simply on faith that the right people would come into the pups lives and help take care of them and love them and that's exactly what has happened. To everyone who has contributed, no matter what the donation, all of your love, time, and support is so deeply appreciated by the pups and everyone involved in A&F. So thank you again from my bottom of all our all hearts. Your love and support is what makes their dreams come true. These seniors remind us every day that it's never too late for happily ever after.

We'd like to introduce you to our newest family member Lucy. She will be joining our crew from Newton, KS this Sunday evening. She's approximately 10 years young and loves people and dogs and kids. She likes to do her own thing too. She will be welcomed with open arms (and paws) and will never have to worry about being homeless again.

Our newest babies coming this weekend. Meet Stuart and Amy.

Wonderful news about Amy, the cancer has not spread. She was a perfect gentle soul at the vet during the x-rays and the tumor in her mouth is a soft-tissue tumor and we're going to manage the pain and give her the best rest of her life she can possibly have. Great news for our newest girl! Also, our sincerest heart felt thank you to everyone who has sent in a donation to Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic and Always & Furever. We have enough funds for the recent visits and surgeries (for the moment) and could not do what we do without all of your support, both financially and physically with love from our volunteers. Thank you all!

If everyone could please say a quick prayer for our Bernedette. She's struggling right now and if prayers work could use a little help to find some peace. We are going to get her to the vet this week but she's telling us, in her own way that only Bernie can, she may not have much longer.

Donations needed: Priya, A&F’s head accountant, is concerned about our vet bills and so are we! Our vet bill is currently $735. If you'd like to call and help cover costs of our sweet seniors’ care, please call Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic and make a donation to Always & Furever’s account at (913) 592-2770. You can also donate via Facebook or our website: https://alwaysandfurever.love/how-to-help/ As always, thank you so much for your support!

We are saving these two seniors. Shame on you Wichita animal control. Thank you to all those who help save these precious souls, we know how hard you try to save them all, we wish we could too. We are the back up for the Shepard but will make sure he's safe. Who wants to pick them up for us?

LoVe, LoVe, LoVe this new boy ... Meet Gucci. ♥️

Sammy and I had a wonderful morning together. He didnt deserve anything life gave him and still continued to trust and love, to his very last breath. I could not risk anyone's safety or his poor heart enduring anymore pain. All his pain and anguish for a lifetime of abuse are gone now. He left surrounded by so much love and went some place more beautiful then I can ever imagine. Please help stop animal abuse. No soul should know so much pain. It was a beautiful day to go to heaven Sammy. You took a piece of all our hearts with you. You are and always will be loved and remembered. #runSammyrun #noleashesinheaven #justlove

RESCUE EXPLAINED...... The neglect changes you. The abuse hardens you. The suffering breaks you. The ignorance angers you. The indifference disturbs you. The injustice destroys you. On a daily basis…your faith will be tested. Your heart will be wounded.... Your soul will be altered. On a weekly basis…you’ll question yourself. You’ll question your strength. You’ll question the world. On a monthly basis…you’ll fall down. You’ll get up. You’ll go on… On a yearly basis…you’ll look back… You’ll see faces… You couldn’t save them. You’ll learn to mourn. To grieve. To sob. You’ll learn to trust a little less. To do a little more. To fight a little harder. You’ll learn to try. To hope. To pray. You’ll learn to fail. To succeed. To accept. You’ll learn when to hold on. When to give up. When to let go. You’ll learn who you are. What you stand for. Why that matters. Then… at times… you’ll forget why you matter. You’ll question what you’re doing. You’ll wonder if it’s worth it. But…here’s the good news… When you forget… When you question… When you wonder… All you have to do… Is take a look around… And you’ll see them. You’ll see their faces. You’ll see their smiles. You’ll feel their love. In their eyes, you’ll see their journeys… You’ll remember their beginnings… You’ll know how far they’ve come… You’ll remember when they didn’t know you… When they didn’t trust you… When they’d given up. You’ll remember how you healed them… How you loved them… How they loved you, too. And as you look back… You’ll want to move forward… For them… and because of them. In your darkest hours, you’ll look around… To find the differences made…the hope given… and the lives saved… Because you existed. In those moments, when you look into their eyes… Every doubt will be erased. Every question will be answered. Every worry will subside. Because in that instant…in each of your hearts… You both share the very same thought: “Every bit of pain was worth it…for this moment here with you.” And honestly…no matter what else happens… Those moments hold all the strength you need… To keep going. Rescue is pain. Rescue is joy. Rescue is worth it…because they are worth it. And that’s the honest truth. Thank you Kate for everything.

Guess who fell in love and has been adopted!!! Hank will be moving to Pittsburgh with his new love. We will always love you Hank but you deserve your own home again! So excited for your new beginning!!!

Guess who also got adopted and will be going with Hank to Pittsburgh but living in a different home with his new family? We love you Stuart!

Stuart and Hanks going away party and 5 month anniversary.

Hank, You were our third resident at Always & Furever, the biggest resident, and one of the most loveable. You were dubbed many nicknames in your five months here, “The Boss” “Pony” “Fun Police” “Hankel” “Hank the Tank” I can’t honestly even remember all of them. Wherever you went you left your sweet and joyful presence a better place. Don’t tell the other pups – but you kind of stole the show - at the parade, police station, fire station - you knew it and you loved it, and we all loved you too. You definitely knew how to work the crowd but your heart was always the biggest for the little kids. You’re going to a home now where your new mom will give you so much love that we know you will never miss us, but we will miss you and were blessed to have had you as long as we did. The love you gave to each and every one of the volunteers will last in our hearts forever. We’ll miss your ginormous head popping out of the dog door to meet everyone. Your head between the legs approach to say hello and even your crabby barks and tromps when pups are having a little too much fun that was not pre-approved by you. You’re a big beautiful baby with a big beautiful heart in a senior dog body. Everyone you have met will love you forever. Safe travels today and wishing you all the best on your biggest and best adventure yet! We love you Hank! Love, A&F Family & Mugs & Lib & even Bad Cat PS we’ll be watching your new adventures on your FB Hank’s Haven. Be good big boy. The farm won’t be the same without you.

Meet Shadow. This beautiful black lab 10 year old pup's family was going to put her to sleep this morning. Well we decided heaven could wait a little bit longer. She has so much love and life left to give she deserved a second chance. She needed shots, has a skin condition, and other medical issues but was taken excellent care of by the heros over at Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic. Please don't stop caring for your pets just because they get old, they never stop loving you. Welcome home Shadow. We promise to love you forever. Didnt expect her today but we should always expect the unexpected.

Well its FB official. Our baby boy Beau has found his forever family!!!! So happy for you little man. Such a wonderful future and only happy tails ahead!!!!

Hey hey what do you say our sweet girl Shadow got adopted today!!!! Every ending is a new beginning. So happy for second chances. So many good people in this world! Yeah for Shadow! And her new dad :)

🚨🚨Breaking News!!🚨🚨 Always and Furever will be featured on KCLive tomorrow afternoon! You can watch it live on the link below, or on KSHB (41) we believe at 10 am. Jen Dulski will be live with Jack and Sarah! Wish us all luck on our first LIVE appearance!

UPDATE: He is tagged with us and SAFE!!! We have had several individuals interested in adopting him so please bare with us as we sort through messages. THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING AND HELPING SAVE THIS SWEET PUP! Please share: one more death row not available to the public pup. Does anyone know someone looking for a Doberman Pinsher? He's going to be put down at Wichita. He's very friendly loose and wiggly in the kennel. He needs a second chance, he needs a chance, we don't know much about his past but is there someone who can love him? He is not a senior and we are booked at the barn but we can pull and get him to safety if someone knows someone who can help.

"Hey all! Just wanted to share my experience with hospice fostering since it’s a possibility at the sanctuary. I adopted Gigi January 3rd of 2017 and she crossed the rainbow bridge May 18th 2017. That may seem like a short time, but for us is was like we had been together for a very long time. She was found walking alone in Grandview, MO and taken to Wayside waifs. I’ll be quite honest— when she came in she was far from cute 😂. I took her in and we lived her finals months in paradise. Lots of snuggles, junk food, and sleeping. What more could she want?? Gigi was so funny, she only liked me. She growled at everyone else! It was clear she was a one person girl. Long story short, no matter how hard you think it would be to hospice foster, the love your senior dog will give you is incomparable to anything else. I promise, it’s worth it! ❤️❤️❤️" #heavensheroesneedsyou #itsworthit #bethepersonyourdogalreadythinksyouare #beahero

HERE WE GO AGAIN! Five more lives saved and coming to the barn and we need your help to NAME THOSE PUPS! Each $10 entry gets you one chance to name the five pups. Please comment donated and list the five names from left to right (note the three pups on the left are gents, and we have two ladies coming on the right). Names will be pulled on the Freedom Drive. Four of the five are unaltered so we have to get them fixed, vetted, and all UTD on shots so any donation goes directly towards those costs. Please help us NAME THOSE PUPS!

Our sweet little man Vernon left us for heaven this morning. We don't know anything about his past but we knew even being as neglected as he was was he was first found, without sight or hearing he still trusted and loved. He was a gentle soul and will be deeply missed. Run free with Sammy and all our other pups waiting for us. Until we are all together again, we will miss you little guy. No pain for you, that's all that matters. We love you.

88 lives changed to date! Of those lives, we have lost four to heaven. Two pups that were not included were Heaven, who inspired our hospice foster program, and Charlie who we tried to save and were too late, which has inspired us to be even more proactive in our outreach for adoption because for every pup that is adopted out through us, the day they go to their forever home we immediately pull a pup off the euth list at a kill shelter, so not only are you saving one life but two. Together we can make a difference. One pup at a time. Not bad for small little barn full of a bunch of old pups that has an incredible team of volunteers, not bad at all!

"Hey all! Just wanted to share my experience with hospice fostering since it’s a possibility at the sanctuary. I adopted Gigi January 3rd of 2017 and she crossed the rainbow bridge May 18th 2017. That may seem like a short time, but for us is was like we had been together for a very long time. She was found walking alone in Grandview, MO and taken to Wayside waifs. I’ll be quite honest— when she came in she was far from cute 😂. I took her in and we lived her finals months in paradise. Lots of snuggles, junk food, and sleeping. What more could she want?? Gigi was so funny, she only liked me. She growled at everyone else! It was clear she was a one person girl. Long story short, no matter how hard you think it would be to hospice foster, the love your senior dog will give you is incomparable to anything else. I promise, it’s worth it! ❤️❤️❤️" #heavensheroesneedsyou #itsworthit #bethepersonyourdogalreadythinksyouare #beahero

PLEASE READ!! We need your help. Several months ago, if you would have asked me to foster a dog, I would have said absolutely not! I already have 3 dogs, 1 mean cat, a family, full time job, a small business and I like to think a pretty decent social life. Plus, I would get too attached and be heartbroken when they died or were adopted. No, thank you! Then, several months ago I was scrolling through FB when I came across the saddest eyes of a German Shepherd, who was deemed hospice at a high kill shelter. Her name was Sasha. We didn't know much about her, except she had kennel cough, an ear infection and a lump on her paw that was presumed to be cancer. I begged Jen to let me save her, but the barn was full. There was no room for this senior lady. So, I decided to foster Sasha. When she came to my house, we were both nervous. I wondered when she was going to pee in my house. She wondered why I was taking so long to put down her food bowl. As the days passed, we got her kennel cough and ear infection treated, and she started to trust me. Her tail started to wag, she gave me kisses, and just blossomed into the wonderful dog that she is today. She doesn't have cancer and is a healthy, beautiful girl waiting for her furever home. (Check out the comments for the before and after pics!) From my time with Sasha, I knew I wanted to foster the dogs that were sick, who needed a warm and safe place to call home while they were on the mend. So, when Sasha got better, she switched places with Tyco, who had vertigo and walked around like a drunken sailor. He needed a quiet place to get better, and I knew just the place. Now he is better, and when another sweet baby needs my help, I will welcome them into my home with open arms. Fostering has been one of the most rewarding decisions of my life. Truth be told, I still miss Sasha. She will always be my special girl, my first foster. I will miss Tyco when he leaves. But, I have learned over the last several months to appreciate the importance of the gift being offered to these dogs...life. So, I will let a little piece of my heart go with Sasha, with Tyco and with all the other fosters that will come my way, because if you think about it, without fostering, there would be no Sasha, and no Tyco. They deserve to live. Please help us by fostering a dog. It is so easy to foster a dog at A&F! All you have to do is email Briana at briana@alwaysfurever and request a foster application. You do not pay anything out of pocket. We cover vet bills, food, and can supply beds, blankets, crates, etc. All you need to supply is love. Additionally, there are no strings attached. If you are no longer able to foster, we make other arrangements. If you have to go out of town, the dog is welcome to stay at the barn while you are gone. We take special care in making sure the dog and foster family are a good fit. We want everyone to be comfortable and happy, and we have so many amazing dogs to foster right now! We are always actively seeking to find furever homes for all our foster dogs (health permitting), and will make sure you are in the loop on what is going on with your dog. Without more fosters, we cannot save any more dogs. So, please reach out to us, ask for a fostering application, send us a private message, do whatever you need to do, but please consider saving a life. Cheers! - Kelly

Say what? I've been adopted!!!!! No way!!!! I get to go live with my new family tomorrow!!!! Yahooooooo!!!!!!!! #bobbleheadBaldwin

Upstairs Construction: Building permit acquired. Check. Electrical approved. Check. Drywall up. Check. Flooring. To be completed Final inspection. Pending. Quarantine area and seperate fence for new babies coming in almost finished!!!! #moreroom #morecouches #morelivessaved #loveourlittlebarn #savinganother100pups #priceless

7 months open and 95 lives changed forever. Happy Saturday.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we let everyone know that our sweet, princess Penny crossed the rainbow bridge this afternoon, while resting in the loving arms of her momma, Jen. From all of us at A&F, we thank you all so very much for your continued love, care, support and prayers for Penny. She fought so hard, but at the end of the day, her little body just wanted to rest and be at peace. We are confident that Penny felt nothing but unconditional love as she crossed into a much better heavenly place, greeted by her friends who have gone before her. Sweet Penny, we hope you have found the perfect patch of grass, and are feeling the soft blades scratch your back as you roll around like you always loved to do. Please watch over your momma, Jen. We love you, Penny. Rest well, pretty girl. ❤

Penny was ready to say goodbye, but I wasnt. In my mind we were on the farm in the pasture and she was on the grass and it was a beautiful sunny day but we ran out of time. I guess that's what our heaven is like, mine and Penny's. A little farm where we can be together always but she can be free without pain. You were our first unexpected addition and our most special. You were always under my feet tripping me or in my arms. You were practically perfect in every way and one of my littlest best friends. You were beautiful when we got you, when we lost you, and even more so now. I don't know anything about your past or how or why such a loving soul ended up at a kill shelter but thank you for finding us and loving us and being a part of our family. You are more than loved. Whatever is more than love, that's what you are, not just to me, but to everyone. I wish you all the love and peace and happiness your little heart can hold in Heaven Penny. Thank you for the memories of the little bit of heaven we shared together on earth, I only wish there were more.

Our beautiful new boy Stevie who was our 100th pup only managed to live with us a single night. His whole little body was wrecked with lymphoma and there was no hope. So we did the only thing we could to take away his pain and let him find peace with Penny in Heaven. He died loved, even though it wasn't for long, love lasts forever. Like all our precious pups we only regret not getting to love you sooner and longer. You can breathe deeply now Stevie, go run free.

Its with great sadness that we learned of the passing of sweet Hershey yesterday. He had just found his most loving forever home December 17th and went to be with God and all our other pups across the rainbow bridge December 27th. 10 days on this earth of the most love any pup could have, 10 days which erased all of the past that ended him up on the euth list in Wichita. He was deeply, deeply loved and will be forever missed. Our hearts continue to break with and for his wonderful family. Please keep them in your prayers.

PLEASE SHARE: Help needed ASAP! Faith is a beautiful 8 year old pitty mix that has special needs. She is on medication for seizures and it is well maintained but sometimes scary for anyone who hasn't fostered a pup that is sick before but she is loving and sweet and had the perfect foster home but to no fault of her own, her foster mama's family member is very sick too and they can't keep her. She needs a foster that will love her, not despite her special needs, but because of the genuinely loving special pup she truly is. She's good with kids, other dogs, people, cats, and just got out of a shelter to her foster but life isn't always fair. Please consider opening up your home and heart to help and love Faith. We would cover all expenses, all you need to do is love her. Send us a PM if interested. She's come so far to a place of love we only want her journey to continue with love.

PLEASE SHARE: Howard has been in the barn the longest of all our pups and we are completely baffled why. He is housebroken. Beautiful. Gentle. Calm. Crazy (when it comes to bubbles) wonderful with kids, good with other dogs and cats. The truth is he has gone to a couple homes that adore him but he cant really do stairs and his pride is hurt if you try to pick him up and carry him. It's just not his thing. Every single volunteer who meets him and knows him can tell you how much this precious old man (who thinks hes a puppy) deserves a home. Foster or forever. He is a people pleaser and will be your bestest most loyal companion in exchance for a cozy bed, warm blanket, yummy food and of course as many butt rubs as you're willing to supply. Please if you know someone with a calmer lifestyle and wants a forever companion this boy IS THE REAL DEAL. He is wonderful! And yet he still LOVES walks and fun and his world lights up when people enter it. Please help us find Howard's person. He's a former death row Wichita pup that has waited 6 months for his happy ending, time to make his dream come true. Ps Howard got to enjoy a very special greenie for his aching hips. He is such a special, loving soul.

UPDATE!! ADOPTION PENDING Thank you for sharing... we are happy to report he is pending adoption.. Meet Duke. Duke is a 4 year old great dane that has found himself homeless and needs our help. Duke is good with other dogs, kids, people and even cats but Duke is protective over little kids. His favorite little human was sleeping next to him and a teenager came in in the middle of the night and scared Duke and he bit him so his former family gave Duke away. Duke isn't misunderstood. Duke did what any dog would that loves and protects his person. Duke is a loving good boy that deserves a second chance. If you have it in your heart to love Duke he sure could use a home. He arrives at the barn Sunday but like all pups, he deserves more, he deserves a family that will love Duke for being Duke. Please send us a PM with your email if you're willing to give him a second chance.

UPDATE.. BB has had a lot of interest. We are confident a furever home will be found. We will begin checking applications tomorrow. Thank you for all the support! PLEASE SHARE: Meet BB (Black Beauty) This little 4 year old beautiful black lab was owner surrendered today to our vet to be euthanized because she has a UTI and ear infection. Our loving vet could not do it and reached out to us to help save her. She is super friendly and great with other dogs and we couldn't let her die either. Is there anyone out there willing to love her? This sweet pup would be a wonderful addition to any home with kids and pups (but not cats). Please let us know. We're getting her healthy. All you need to do is give her a home. Send us a PM if you're willing to be her hero.

Little Lincoln is crossing the rainbow bridge now. Please keep his foster family in your prayers who adore him for strength and comfort as they hold him and say goodbye. He was blessed to have found so much love even if only for a short time. Because of them all he will leave this world knowing is love. Thank you Michelle and family for being his hero.

Gump and Opal have an exciting announcement to make! Their friend Scott Poore is donating Mission Driven apparel to our Golden Gala silent auction! Mr. Gump loves Mission Driven shirts, and Opal is a senior example of why "Mission Driven" and “Adopt Don’t Shop” are messages from the heart. Please be sure to support Scott’s mission to find a home for every homeless pet by shopping for apparel at www.missiondrivengoods.com or the FB page Mission Driven

Life is not fair and at times life is certainly not kind. Today we have to say goodbye to a beautiful 4 year old girl who was bounced around 4 times from owner to owner and then ultimately surrendered to be put down, that neglected her medical care . She was in the barn only a few days but more importantly got to spend a few more days with a loving family; but we just found out her poor body was riddled with cancer, her spleen ruptured, the ear infection had spread so badly into a mass down the canal that even if we did all we could, which we always do, the prognosis was grim and there was ultimately no hope. We always hold onto hope but God whispered in her ear no more suffering, time to come home. Your family will love you forever beautiful girl Run free to the rainbow bridge. No more pain now BB. Say hi to Penny. This Black Beauty has left her mark on all of our hearts. Please keep her foster family who adored her in your thoughts/prayers.

Even though you couldn't see, you made the world a more beautiful place. You were and always will be loved Bernie. Thanks for bringing a little bit of heaven to the barn. My heart is broken.

Be still my heart, our Odie bear has found a forever home!!!!!! We love you Odie!!!!

Daisy was Always & Furever's very first rescue in October 2017. Her owner had heart issues and had to go into assisted living. Ever After Farm's barn wasn't even open when we received a message that a dog was left along - living outside in horrible thunderstorms. Daisy was chained to an outdoor kennel when we first met her, and nearly all her life had been spent outdoors. Daisy stole all of our hearts from the moment we saw her big beautiful sad eyes peering at us under the fence. She went from a life outside on a chain to finding her heaven on earth with her dad, Scott. Daisy is the first dog to exemplify our belief that every senior dog deserves a happily ever. Please help dogs like her by supporting our mission to save more. One way to help is to serve as a Golden Gala sponsor (email [email protected]) or silent auction contributor (email [email protected]).

Tonight was a tragic night for Always & Furever. One of our dogs in foster care killed one of his fur-foster brothers. Our entire A&F family is devastated. Please keep the foster family in your thoughts/prayers today as both dogs are now in heaven. Our hearts are shattered. We all take these dogs in not knowing so much about their past with huge leaps of faith, knowing the risks and praying that love can erase the damage others have done to them. But sometimes we will never truly know what we can and cannot control and then the floor falls out of the bottom and we pick up the pieces of our shattered hesrts and then, tomorrow, try to save one more. But as of right now all we ask of anyone is to please pray for a little bit of peace for their broken hearts.

How do I even begin to describe sweet Winny. She is 15. Has been so badly abused (hit) any hand movements even slow have her cowering to the floor in fear. Her skin across her entire body is in rough shape and half gone. She eats food as if she hasnt eaten in years and begs for more. Peanut butter may be her new favorite food and I didnt even hide pills in it. For all she has been through she is gentle, quiet and learning to love. I hope with all my heart she can forget her past as I promised her she will only know peace and love going forward. This special girl may take a little more time to know shes safe and earn trust but boy is she worth it. Only good things to come sweet one.

Our sweet little Mimi left us for heaven this afternoon. She came to us from Wichita and within a few days found the most loving family any frail, blind, sweet deaf, senior puppy could ask for. She was loved beyond words and held in that love until the end. Please keep her foster family in your thoughts/prayers. They knew with her being 14 they may not have long but weren't ready to say goodbye. Our prayers are with you and your family Brenda. Thank you for loving this precious soul and enabling her to leave this world knowing such love is real. You made her life worth while. You were truly her heros.

At 6:40 pm tonight our hearts broke and Old Man Humphrey's stopped. He left this world with a belly full of tater tots, a burger, and a Klondike bar and a heart full of love. Thank you for being a part of our journey sweet one. You hold such a special part of our hearts no one else will ever fill. Run with Big B and Penny and everyone else we love and have lost. You will be so deeply missed. We didn't get to love you long enough.

Stroll down memory lane when we just opened last May. When 6 dogs felt overwhelming, no one had heard of us, we had 4 regular volunteers and honestly no clue what we were doing or how we were going to do it. We had no funding or regular donations and every week one of us would run out and buy dog food and I'd fill up my credit cards with vet bills and Petsmart supplies. To date we have save just under 200 dogs. Amazing how quickly we have learned and grown and blossomed into the wonderful community we are today. Our original 6 in the barn. Annie. Miles. Hank. Bernie. Penny. Howard. 4 found the perfect home on earth and Bernie and Penny found the perfect home in heaven. For anyone who hasnt been to the barn please try to come May 19th for our one year anniversary. It really is a magical place filled with love. We started with 6 and with God's help we will never stop. All dogs deserve to know love no matter what the age. Memory lane is a wonderful reminder that anything is possible when you put your whole heart into it and believe that it's truly its never too late for happily ever after.

What a special day today is for A&F! Not only is our First Annual Golden Gala this evening (be ready to bring your checkbook!) But this beautiful (wheelchair bound) puppy will be joining our A&F family and is our 200th pup!!! Thanks to Kate at Kerry's Kennel she is still alive - she literally fought tirelessly to save her life and she'll be moving to a our special needs foster home to recoup, recover, and heal as much as possible. Follow her journey from the beginning on Kate's page and continue to support her through ours. It's amazing what good people and a whole lot of love can do!!!! Thank you Kate for always going above and beyond to save the one's who need it the most. She wouldn't be alive today without you.

-----PREPARE YOUR HEART------ It honestly doesn't get any more beautiful than this. Sixteen years old and welcomed into a new family with open arms and SO MUCH LOVE!!!!!!! Beautiful Athena may you only know peace and treats and cuddles and snuggles for however long you have we know you are in the very best hands. #newbeginnings #shewillbeloved #itsnevertoolateforhappilyeverafter

Please keep Lacey and her family in your thoughts/prayers tonight as their/our beloved Simon crossed the rainbow bridge this evening. This beautiful boy was discarded, covered in scars, left to die at a kill shelter, we tagged him his last day and he spent one night on the farm. The morning he arrived I held him and cried because I was convinced he was going to die that day without ever really knowing love. He was heartworm positive. Couldn't breathe and barely walk and God sent him an angel named Lacey who drove out not knowing anything about him other than he would be lucky to make it a week and her family welcome him with open hearts and so much love. This beautiful boy survived so much just to keep being a part of his family and return all the love he was finally shown. His story of perseverance through so many medical issues will forever amaze me at how much he wanted to live for them. He stayed as long as he needed them and they needed him, although for those left behind its never ever long enough. He may only have had a few months with them but he left this world with an eternity of love because of them. All of our A&F family mourns with you tonight Lacey. Thank you for giving him the greatest gift of all, something to live for, your love. See you on the other side sweet boy. We know you're not alone. To everyone who is blessed to still have thier furbabies with them tonight, hug them a little tighter for Lacey and Simon. We all wish we had a little more time.

It's right around the corner! Be sure to mark your calendar NOW and plan to stop by. Alumni pups and pup friendly pups welcome!!! There will be a DJ, a bouncy house for the kids, the grill fired up, and of course our star barn favorites (Gump and Mama and Flop man working the crowd). Rain or show we're celebrating over 200 lives saved! So bring the fam and plan to spend a fun afternoon on a beautiful farm, with a little red barn full of sweet senior doggos (and maybe a puppy - or two). Sorry folks. No cats allowed. Vendors be sure to send us an email to [email protected] if you'd like to set up a table and be a part of our celebration.

Our beautiful Grace crossed the rainbow bridge last night. 🌈 We received a call from VESH very late that Grace was not doing well. She was becoming depressed, her temperature was rising and she was starting to go after the bandages and harm herself. The only thing we care about at A&F is the dogs, their wellbeing, their safety and their happiness. We were assured that Grace was given a cheeseburger and surrounded by several of the vet techs who had come to love Grace as she found peace. She was surrounded by love, and although our hearts are broken, that is all we ever wanted. Thank you so much for your prayers, and well wishes for Grace. We are incredibly grateful to have such an amazing group of people who care about these dogs just as much as we do. We are still not going to let Grace be alone. Her ashes will come to the barn, where she will always be surrounded by love. xoxo - Kelly and all the A&F family ❤

Life sure has a funny way of changing perspective. I've told my (well really our) story before but not everyone has heard it so I figured it was a good time to share again. I'm just an ordinary person like everyone else. Going from a large firm in Boston, Massachusetts to Overland Park, Kansas I knew there had to be a reason I took a new job in a state I'd never been to, knew nothing about, and didn't know a single soul in, so after I accepted a new in house position with Waddell & Reed I decided if I was going to live in KS I would buy a farm and start a dog rescue. I've only ever lived in big cities, am completely terrified of all things bugs and nature related and I have no special background in rescuing or training dogs. So all makes perfect sense right? Maybe I'm a little crazy, at least that is what everyone told me when I first told them my idea but I really just love dogs. I remember I was standing outside a GNC and was like I need to do something to give me a reason to want to wake up in the morning, to be a better person, and the idea just popped in my head. I had two rescue pups of my own, both seniors who slept most of the day and I knew seniors were overlooked in shelters so I figured the focus would and should be on them. Growing up I was like everyone else and always said when I won the lottery I'd buy a bunch of land and save a million dogs. Well I didn't win the lottery. Probably because I never played and I hadn't saved a single dime. In fact quite the opposite. I put everything I had into buying the farm and took a huge pay cut going from Boston to Kansas but I had a dream I wanted to come true and knew that when you want something bad enough, no matter how impossible it feels, you can either make excuses or find a way. I had no idea how to raise money either, I'm not good at fundraising however, I'm excellent at spending. So I figured I'd take out loans to make this dream a reality. I had great credit. A great job. And debt didn't scare me - not for saving dogs. So I went into a bank and asked for a ridiculous loan for a non-profit with zero donations or collateral to convert an old horse barn into a home for seniors and was literally laughed at. I was told no bank would lend me any money without collateral or having been established. I can't say it wasn't disheartening to hear but it was just one bank. After all, not everyone believed in me my entire life, I had one professor in law school tell me I should drop out I'd never be a good lawyer and couldn't write and I proved her wrong. Its always a challenge to prove someone who doubts me wrong so challenge accepted. I figured I'd try another. After the fourth bank turned me down my stomach started to sink. Self doubt is easy, especially when it comes to taking risks but the fifth bank gave me the $100,000 to begin and what was once just a childhood dream finally took a step towards becoming a reality. The goal was always to use only that loan to complete the process but like everything in life there are always surprises. Anything that could've gone wrong with respect to construction in fact did and the $100,000 budget went literally poof within a few months. When that loan ran out I took another. When that loan ran out I took one more. When I couldn't get another loan I used my credit cards. When the credit cards were maxed I mostly cried, worried beyond belief and prayed and at the end of the year I received a promotion at work and one year after the simple action of taking an astronomical risk to do something beyond anything I've ever done before our doors opened and two years later we have now saved over 300 pups lives. While I did say everything that could've gone wrong with construction did, on the flip side of that, everything that needed to happen to make this dream come true also did. God put the right people in my life at the very right time and continues to do so every day so that together my one dream has become the dreams and reality for so many. It takes one person to take a risk. To say hey, I know this feels impossible but the reward of knowing one single life will be saved or even just loved for a single moment makes all the sacrifice worth it. And now here we are today. A senior dog sanctuary filled with the most wonderful people who dedicate so much of their lives to make the lives of the neglected, abused and completely abandoned seniors lives better. The other thing about this was that they couldn't live in kennels, that is no life. Everything about the barn needed to be a home. A real home with couches and beds a kitchen and tv and more couches and beds so that if this was the only home they ever knew then so be it they would be loved. So if you're still reading now there is actually more to this story, way more than I can write in one post but everything about this farm is connected with love and truly heaven. I had just lost someone I loved with my whole heart when I was in Boston. I moved here to start again. When I moved here the position I filled at my new company was open because they had lost a beloved employee to cancer. A friend who lost her son, though another nonprofit I run for those who have lost a loved one to addiction, referred me to a realtor who was friends with the family who sold me the farm who had lost their young daughter to cancer, and subsequently their son to complication with addiction. This beautiful little farm never even went on the market. So many hands in heaven led me here to a place where so many people and pups with broken souls can now find peace. The family that sold me this farm named it the Ever After farm and in her wonderful note to me the first day I moved in reminded me that it will be hard work but to always remember it's never too late for happily ever after and that is where our motto began. The final piece of this story is that when I lost my best friend and they took her off life support, even though I was allowed to be with her the entire time at the hospital on life support, and at times I was the only one there holding her hand and singing to her, they forced me to leave the room when they turned off the machines. To hold someone you love, whenever, or however, human or animal, as they leave for heaven is a privilege not everyone is granted. That's why I am there every single time one of our beloved pups crosses the rainbow bridge. I hold them and remind them that even if for a moment, someone on this earth loved them and believed their lives mattered. Everyone and every dog deserves to know love. So we carry that in with everything we do now, we love the ones others deem unloveable or unworthy, or too old, or too sick, or too expensive to take on the risk, heartache, and pain - we welcome them with open arms and do whatever we can to make their life, however long they have, a little bit better. If I hadn't lived through loving and losing my best friend I would never be able to live through loving and losing all these beautiful seniors. Before she passed I was the person who left the theater a hysterical sobbing mess watching Marley and Me and now I hold them during their final hours, I kiss them and promise them heaven is better and its not even just me, but the amazing, beautiful, incredibly loving volunteers involved with A&F do the exact same thing. Many times I tell the pups I'm sorry I couldn't save them or help them or find them a family of their own but they leave this world knowing so much love and love is all we take with us when we are gone. Love is all that matters. This little red barn isn't just the pups sanctuary, its an entire little city in Kansas' sanctuary and FB community following. Don't get me wrong. We make mistakes. We make SO many mistakes but all our actions are driven by love and we learn from them and grow. We try, we fail, we try again, we try harder to do better and be better for them. And now every morning I wake up to 18+ wagging tails that continually make my heart and so many other hearts smile, specially when there was a time my world was so dark I never thought I would or even could smile again. All these dogs saved me. And yes our hearts are broken when they leave us but for every new pup we save we open our hearts up to break all over again just so that their hearts are filled with peace before they leave this earth. And that's mostly my/our story. Everyone has a story. The barn and all the pups and volunteers are filled with second chances. A second chance to know love and find a little bit of peace, even if for a moment. All our funding for the building I took out in loans and while my loans may be higher than my mortgage payments now all our donations received go directly to the dogs lives we save every single day. And that makes it all worth it. I figured I would have to work until I die to pay off all my student loans anyways so why not work a little harder and save dogs lives while I'm at it. I also like to thing of it as 10 years from now when the barn is paid off I get a really nice raise! Plus, to know how many people support and love the dogs that were literally dumped as garbage and left to die fills my heart with so much warmth. Or to be able to help people who fall on hard times, grow too old or sick to care for their beloved pets who only knew love continue to know love is all that matters to us. To HELP, to LOVE, to be better humans for the wonderful creatures God blessed all of us with. I really am amazied at how far we have come and how much we have done from basically nothing. We have over 80 dogs in our care between foster and the barn and our vet bills exceed about $3500 a week and somehow, someway we always find a way to keep going, it may be paycheck to paycheck but when we need something to happen to save a life, it does. For all the sorrow and bad and evil in this world the GOOD overcomes it leaps and bounds but its hard work. You can look for the good or look for the bad. Both will always be there. At A&F we endure the bad, surpass the pain, and always, always, always look for the good. 300 dogs lives and countless human lives have been touch by a little red barn. In a tiny town in Kansas, filled with so much love. So that's the gist of how we all got here. To all who choose to rescue a dog over buying one thank you! To all who follow, share, and support us in any way possible thank you! To all those in heaven who helped make this happen and continue to make this happen thank you! To all our pups in heaven and on earth we love you. That's about it. That's me/us. We all just really love dogs and in our own small way want to make a sometimes very dark world a little better place for senior pups (and of course an occasional puppy). Below are a few of our original crew, current crew and babies in heaven. Oh yes - and our very first rescue was a cat - I'm not a cat person. Go figure. #itreallyisnevertoolateforhappilyeverafter

UPDATE: Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue is going to help sweet Barkley and her babies!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!! We adore this beautiful girl and know she is in the very best hands. PLEASE SHARE: FOSTER NEEDED!!!!!!!!!! We have a very special announcement to make, we are officially PREGNANT!!!! That's right folks. Our senior dog sanctuary is expecting PUPPIES!!!! And no the Flopman is not the baby daddy. Her pups are due in a week or two. Do we have any fosters willing to care for her now? We pulled Barkley the day she was scheduled to die in Wichita. We thought she already had her puppies, clearly we thought wrong but this beautiful soon to be mama definitely needs a home. Please let us know if you can help. She could not be sweeter. OMG PUPPIES!!!!!!! #alwaysexpecttheunexpected

Wow, what a day for volunteer orientation....Jen Dulski, the owner of Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary had a surprise visit from Secret Santa and was given keys to a brand new van😊❤! Secret Santa even gave all the kids $20 bills😊❤! Wow, what a day, be sure to watch fox4 news tonight for video of this heart warming surprise!!!!!!

This is a special note. One year ago the barn opened to doggie residents. 240 lives saved. We are ready for year 2. Good night all.

Certain things we will never understand - like why we had to say goodbye to our little Butterscotch (formerly Scooter) today. He only just arrived a week ago from Wichita on the euth list for medical issues. He was in a loving foster home, with other special needs little furry friends, and got to have a wonderful day on the farm during our one year anniversary yesterday; but, for reasons we'll never really know why his time on earth had to be over and left us for heaven today. He may not have been with us long, but he was loved. I only wish he would have had a little bit longer. I know heaven is better little buddy, you can run and walk and play now without pain.

Here is a moment we know you all have been waiting for... this is Angus and his new mama!!!

WONDERFUL NEWS!!! BSL HAS BEEN REPEALED IN Kansas City, KS!!! Pit bulls will no longer be banned in KCK! What a wonderful step for the community and for rescue! It's about time! So many worked very for this to happen! Sweet Jedi sleeping soundly, safely and loved. You beautiful boy!!!

With a senior rescue you know your heart is going to be broken. We expose ourselves to that risk and pain with every pup that enters the barn and it happens its just honeslty unbearable. Then somehow its bearable and you open your heart to another suppress or push down all the pain and focus on love because every pup deserves to know love, no matter how long they have left to experience it. Charlie and Zoey already had their death dates set at an Oklahoma kill shelter back in March. Their owners abandoned them after a life of being loyal companions, to our fortune they came to the barn and brought so much love and sweet memories with them. Charlie's health has been slowly declining. There have been signs. Many many vet visits. Behavior changes. Worries. Concerns, we couldnt diagnose or help and yesterday just about a half hr after this picture was taken he fell intoa kiddy pool, factured his pelvis and started seizing. I carried him to my car, we rushed to the vet and here we are today...his bones are brittle, hed be on bed (forced in a kennel heavily sedated) likely the rest of his life in pain with the bone disease no hope of recovering. I think of myself and if someone where to confine me and drug me and force me to live in suffering when God promises us heaven how could anyone ever do that to someone, well we do that because we love, we love so much we selfishly dont ever want to let them go, but when you love them more than you love yourself you step back, take a moment, and realize that one of the greatest things you can do for those you love is to let them go and trust that God really does in fact love them more. So that's what we are doing with Charlie. Today we will ask God to heal him and take care of him in the ways we couldn't. No more pain or suffering or confinement or abandonment. We promise to find Zoey a home and smother her with so much love, keep your spirit close to her Charlie. She will need you. We all love you. But we know heaven is better and someday we'll all be together again, so run cross the rainbow bridge. Look back at us when you can and send a sign sweet boy. We will deeply miss you and love you forever.

PLEASE SHARE: For those of you that follow Beauties and Beasts, Inc. you likely have already seen their post of the heartbreaking news story of over 100 animals involved in horrendous hoarding situation. No dog should ever be subject to such conditions and we are going to do whatever we can to help find these precious pups a safe place they can call home too. This beautiful three year old pup desperately needs a hero. No matter what the circumstances all she is and shows is love. She may be paralized and require a little more special care but just IMAGINE her smile when we get her fixed up with a new set of wheels and in a home of her home. Please share this video and help her find a home! We'll set you up with a wheelchair, food, cover vet expenses, you just need to step up and be her hero. She deserves a hero - now is your chance. Please, please, please help us help her. Please email [email protected] if you can help, or if you are in the Wichita area reach out to Beauties and Beasts.

Whenever there is any doubt why we do this, just look here. ❤ #sweetmandy #itsnevertoolate #forhappilyeverafter

UPDATE: 7/7/2019 Heaven gained another angel. https://www.facebook.com/nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter/posts/1627983757336936 We are absolutely heartbroken and outraged to learn of Chance condition (the broken soul black lab) that we tagged from Wichita Animal Shelter. When arrived to pick him up this morning he was soaked in urine and after taking to VESH we were informed that his bladder likely had not been expressed in over a week!!!! We're working to find out now what happened. This is truly inexcusable for a dog to lay there suffering in the care of a shelter and not being helped. Where was the compassion and humanity in his care??????? How could he get to this stage with no notations to his condition or even assessment on his vet care? Was he paralyzed when he came in? The notes say he had trouble moving so does that mean he magically become paralyzed sitting there? What vet assessment IF ANY was made that he was left for 9 days and could not go to the bathroom. His bladder is the size of a football. The ENTIRE CITY of Wichita and every single dog lover in Kansas or any other state should be outraged for the care this sweet beautiful boy has been given. We are running blood-work, they have a catheter in but who knows the effect on his kidneys, all this boy is is love and he is gentle and sweet and we are going to do whatever we can within our means to save him but if he was paralyzed when he came in he deserved MORE, he deserved BETTER, he deserved to be treated with DIGNITY and with compassion. He may be paralyzed. He was given up by a former owner, abandoned as a stray, turned aside when they found the owner and left to die a slow (and clearly now cruel) death at a kill shelter and this is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Chance deserved more. We don't know all the facts but we will be asking and we will do whatever we can to help make sure this DOES NOT happen again to another sweet pup, like Chance. He deserved more.

CHANCE UPDATE: We finally got an update from the MU vet and unfortunately its not the update we have been praying for. Our boy has had a rough evening. He tried to stand, got very worked up and took in a lot of air from panting. All of this air really distended his stomach and from this, they noticed that his intestines look a little odd. Our new concern ia that something may be abnormal in his belly and thinks neurology will likely want a CT Scan of his belly before proceeding with MRI in case here is a mass that is putting pressure on his spine. We are only going to do what is in Chance's best interest and will determine the best quality of life. We have to fight for him and right now there is hope and he's not in pain so we are praying something tomorrow will be positive so this boy can get his second chance at life and love.

WHAT A DAY FOR MIRACLES!!!! Chance is on his way to his foster home!!!!!!!!!!! From abandoned, to euthlisted, neglected, paralyzed, and forgotten to emergency vet after emergency vet and finally to a home!!!!! He absolutely know he WILL walk again!!!!!!!!!!!! #changeforchance #alwayshavefaith #defiedallodds #heisamazing #nevereverevergiveup

🛑🚑 TEAM CHANCE! WE NEED TO UNITE AGAIN!! 🚑🛑 I just received word that Chance was rushed to the ER vet in Blue Springs for a flipped stomach. He is having emergency surgery and we need to raise $3,500 for our boy. There is a 75% chance that he will recover, but we desperately needs your prayers and your help!! He has come so far!! We will NOT fail him now. Please SHARE this post and let's do whatever we have to do to help Chance. Thanks you so much, friends!! We are just so worried. We all love him so much!!!

CHANCE UPDATE: Heaven gained another angel. Dearest Chance, I'm sorry for the days you spend at Wichita Animal Shelter, when you were left unnoticed in pain, and for any moment you felt abandoned and forgotten. I'm sorry for the nights you suffered there and we didn't know you suffered. I'm sorry no one noticed sooner so we could've helped you sooner and loved you longer. I'm sorry we could only give you one night with a family who adored you and not a lifetime full of snuggles and cheesburgers and car rides and slobbery kisses and laughter. I'm so so so so very sorry we couldn't save you Chance. We tried. We tried everything and I know you told us enough and God was calling you but we weren't ready. And now that you're gone please know you won't have died in vain. So with all of our broken hearts sweet boy thank you, for opening our eyes to help other dogs who may be suffering and helping us realize we have to do more. Thank you for showing us that no matter what you have endured there is always hope and miracles are real. We only got to love you a little while, but we loved you with all our hearts. There will be change in this world because of you, your life mattered to so many people. Run free in heaven sweet boy. No more pain. No more suffering. Your pain is our pain now and we'll keeping fighting to help others so they never suffer again like you did. Everyone loves and was cheering for you beautiful boy, you touched so many souls and left a hole in our world. Heaven is definitely a little bit better now that your there. All of our love and more, Always & Furever. PS I absolutely believed with all my heart you were going to make it. So hard to understand why God had other plans, but we know we were blessed to know you and love you and again for that, we are truly grateful Chance left this world at 3 am, surrounded by so much love and kisses and music and cuddles and we know that Chance, even for the little while we had him, knew true love. #changeforChance #alllivesmatter #restinheavensweetbeautifulboy #alwaysandfureverandmore

After 13 months of waiting, our baby boy Gump and his mama, finally found a foster!!!! #FBofficial #tonightisthenight #noonepanic #theyagreedtoshareLOTSofpictures #hiphiphoorey

**REST IN HEAVEN** UPDATE: We were too late. Iris had mammary cancer which metastasized to her abdomen. The mass was ulcerated, she had severely labored breathing, heart murmur, she was suffering. There literally was no hope to have save her. So we will do the only thing we can to give her peace and help her cross the Rainbow Bridge. I'm so sorry you suffered so much sweet girl at the cruel hands of neglect. I'm so sorry it took your suffering to put you in our path. I'm so far away and can't even hold you to say good bye. Rest in heaven now sweet one. Life across the bridge is only full of love, it's better there I promise. We won't forget you. Your life mattered. Thank you to her hero Rochelle. Iris knew love today. Please keep our sweet Iris in your thoughts/prayers. She was just pulled today from Wichita Animal Shetler which they were going to mercy euthanize at 1pm and gave us an hour to get her out. She is now at the emergency vet care in Wichita and needs all your prayers and support. She was left too long without care or love but NEVER again! This we ALL promise you. You are so deeply loved, even from afar. #herlifematters #changeforChance #wehavetodomore

Tucked away where no one sees sits a place that for years no one has mentioned. A small country pound behind a golf course. From far you would think it was a simple caddy’s shack. There are no windows. No fences. No runs for the dogs to be let out. No cars. No people. No signs of life in any form. Just a metal shed with a pad locked door that only a few humans were allowed to enter. This pound was not open to the public. Isolated from the rest of the world. But go a little closer and when the pound is full and the dogs hear you coming, their cries begin, their heartbreaking screams for attention, for love, for anything, for someone or something to pull them out of the darkness and help them find the light again. I will be honest, the first time I went my entire view of what I was doing, what we were doing as a rescue changed. The smell from the stench of feces stayed on my skin for days, the sound of their cries literally kept me up at night, the few nights I slept the nightmares haunted me. To walk away only taking one....what was I doing? How could I only leave with one? How could I not do anything? All I knew was that everything within my soul screamed to me that we were NOT doing enough. Some of the dogs in the pound had sat there for over six months. They literally sat in darkness. They were the unwanted. The "undadoptable". The forgotten. The strays. The abandoned dogs left behind, no one speaks of. Why? This is YOUR pound Osowatomie. This is OUR backyard Spring Hill. These are OUR dogs and OUR cats that some have had ZERO chance at adoption. Well no more. No more will we knowingly ignore the dogs that are literally sitting in darkness. We will MAKE SURE there is light, we will MAKE SURE, there is hope, and we will MAKE SURE they are not suffering in silence. This may not be our city, but this is our COUNTY and these are OUR animals and these are YOUR animals and they need HELP! Thanks to the amazing new assistant city manager we now have a key and are working together with other rescues to MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!!! All it takes is one person to step up and say this is NOT right. Say it softly if that is the only voice you have, but keep saying it until it gets louder and louder until you can scream it that THIS IS NOT RIGHT! These dogs animals deserve MORE! They deserve to see the sun and be walked and be advocated for and marketed so they can find a home for family or rescue that is willing to take them into their care and love them. Look at the pictures. Each picture shows a picture of a dog that if we had not spoken up, although albeit softly at first, they would have been left behind, still waiting in the darkness. But we spoke and we pulled one. And we went back and we pulled three and we will keep pulling these dogs and giving at least a chance for life to be better. Most are younger and we couldn't put them in the barn per our county limit so we paid and continue to pay for each and every one to be in boarding, just so they have a CHANCE at at life worth living. Some have been adopted, some are still waiting in boarding, but each and every one is a part of A&F now and we are going clean up the pound and promise that EVERY dog or cat that goes into the Osowatomie pound EQUALLY has a chance at happily ever after. This Sunday we will be leading a team of volunteers to do a thorough deep cleaning of the pound 2 pm. We need cleaning supplies, bleach, mops, scrubs…the works! If you’d like to drop off donations we’ll be leaving from the barn at 1:30 to head over. Even more so if you'd like to be a part of the team that is committed to keeping the pound clean and walked the dogs there, taking pictures, advocating for them then come to our orientation tomorrow at 1:30 and become a volunteer. We will also be making a promise to them, a promise to provide them basic vetting, give them HW preventative and flea meds. Our first rule which we will abide by until I die and hopefully whomever takes over after will always be to take care of each and every dog as if they are our own. While this may be a low kill shelter, the days of living in darkness are literally over. We promise to be your light. What's said now can't be taken back. What's seen can't be unseen. And all we can do is promise that right now, we will do whatever we can with what we have to continue to make at difference not only with the seniors in the barn but the dogs at the pound. Look at these souls in the pictures and please keep helping us to continue to do what others have not. #changeforChance #betheirvoice #allsoulsmatter #skipthestarbucks #donate$5 #youCANmakeadifference

Sometimes life just isn't fair. I'm at a loss for the right words right now because honestly my heart is completely broken. This beautiful soul was abandoned by his former owners who "loved" him for 11 years at a kill shelter and left to die. The date he was supposed to be PTS an amazing family stepped forward and within 24 hours he was home. He was loved. Since his arrival signs were clearly off, something was wrong and we knew he was in pain. Not only was he in pain he had been in pain. His loving family immediately took him to Blue Springs and found his stomach flipped. The only way to save him was to have immediate surgery and every single assessment we go based off of what would we do for our own dogs, so there was no choice, we had to try, there was HOPE. Unfortunately, the entire stomach and a lot of the beginning of the colon were necrotic. Sweet Cujo wasn't even well enough to proceed and ran across the rainbow bridge before we could get him back home to his new family where he would be truly loved for who he was. Thank you Linda for giving him 24 hours of unconditional love and more importantly taking on the risk of loving and losing this precious soul. What you gave him will last forever. He died knowing even as he aged, his life mattered. Run free in heaven with all our other pups sweet boy. Heaven is so much better than here, and at least, I hope you know, how much we all tried to save you and will always love you.

If anyone knows our story or followed our journey then you know we truly opened solely as a sanctuary and planned to just give 19 senior dogs that no one else wanted a loving home in the barn let them live there the rest of their lives, that was the plan. And for the first 4 months we did just that. God clearly had other plans. We've now been open 15 months and 6 days, of which we received our rescue license back in September, 11 months ago, and to date we have saved 400 dogs lives and 19 cats!! If we hadn't learned as we went, earned your love and respect and built an amazing community of the absolute biggest animal lovers on this planet, NONE of this would have been possible! Take a moment. Think about 5 dogs in a room. Then 10 dogs in a room. Now 50 dogs in a room. Then picture 8 rooms FILLED WITH 50 dogs and that's how many animals lives have been changed forever. And only God can count how many human beings lives have been forever changed as well. All for the better! All for the good of making a difference in the animals who so desperately needed our help. Want to know something interesting about us too? We never charge adoption fees. Ever. Say what?!?!?! You're probably thinking we're nuts right? Well (someone in charge who makes that decision might be) and that would be me but here's my thought and my reason - every single dog is a dog that someone else threw away, didn't want, couldn't' take care of or passed away and needed help, on death row, the reason why doesn't matter, the bottom line is they needed help and no one else could help them. Everyone who can donate to take care of them collectively as a group does. That's just it. We help them together. A massive group of enormous hearts working together to SAVE the animals. So if someone has more to give they do, if someone has less and can only share a post or pray then that is so incredibly valuable too. It's doing what you can with what you have and we can't put a price on someone willing to take in animal and love them forever. That right there is priceless. We expect a lifetime commitment and fully vet all our adopters and only want what is best for the pup and family, and for all that - for all that love and compassion and for the home - that makes the journey worth it. To know their lives mattered, to us, to someone, that they loved and were loved in return. So we run off donations. We run off goodwill and by God's pure grace and simple acts of kindness, ordinary people have been doing extraordinary things together. Our vet bills are now averaging $20,000 a month!!! We have over 80 dogs in our care and if you have only one senior dog in your care you KNOW how much that is to endure financially. We live month to month, pay check to pay check and only because someone or something or everything up above in heaven and on earth have been helping us that we continue to do what we do!!! We have no grants. No magic big sponsors or donors or angels. We have each other, we have my donations and your donations. And THAT right there is AMAZING because we all just give what we can and we ALL make such an extraordinary difference. Yesterday we pulled 8 dogs from a kill shelter. Tomorrow we are taking in 2 dogs from an owner whose house burned down. Who knows what the future may hold, other than we promise to continue to doing whatever we can, whenever we can because all lives matter. So when you have a morning to skip the coffee, do it, donate $5 to us or to any other rescue in need b/c they are all in need and all doing good things to help save these precious souls. It's amazing to see how much good can be done when your heart is in the right place and when we all come together for one common goal. All of this began with a beautiful boxer named Daisy and continues on today. Not too shabby for a little red barn in Kansas, not shabby at all! #allthingsarepossible #youjusthavetobelieve #togetherwewillCONTINUEtomakeadifference #400dogs #19cats #heavencankeepwaiting #wewanttosavethemall #skiptheStarbucks #donate5dollars #everysingledollarmakesadifference

Barney didn't make it through his surgery. Cancer has taken over. We got him into our care too late. There was no hope. He was only in our lives less than 48 hours and I feel like we've loved him forever. He was sweet and gentle and incredibly loving inspite of being in so much pain. There was something so very special about him I can't explain. When I found out I had to pull over, I couldn't drive, the tears just keep falling. He was so innocent and neglected and yet all you could feel from him was love. He will always be special to us. He will always be loved. And there is comfort knowing heaven is better. He is free from pain. But we miss him. And I'm so very sorry we didnt get to give you your new beginning beautiful boy. What we couldn't do, God took over. Play and run freely sweet boy. I wish you could've stayed but I know you're in a better place.

PLEASE SHARE: Meet Kevin. Kevin has found himself in a flood shelter in Louisiana due to the hurricanes. Since hes an older gentleman and hasnt had any luck being adopted and the shelter is in trouble with the hurricane he needs our help. So Kevin will be coming to us. Kevin is great with eveyrone and everything and would love a home to rest in. We cover all expenses for fosters. Please help us save Kevin. Consider being a foster. #youCANmakeadifference #fosterKevin #heneedsyou

PLEASE SHARE: Meet Misty. She is a 10 year old 12 lb chiweenie, good with everyone and everything and LOVES to be snuggled and pet and loved. She was in jeopardy at a shelter with the hurricanes and flooding so she has traveled across several states with an amazing crew of freedom drivers to get her second chance. She has a cherry eye that cause some drainage and we believe she has some vision though. Aside of that and generally being an older gal she is soooo loving and ready for a home. Please consider fostering this beautiful soul. All expenses covered. She deserves a home. #fosterssavelives #letsgetMistyahome [email protected]

PLEASE SHARE: This is Sue. Sue was taken to her vet by her family that she lived with for ten years to be PTS. Please don't ask us why because she is good with other dogs (big and small) and grew up with kiddos but same families sadly just don't want old dogs. The vet reached out to us because they couldn't put her down, especially when she has so much life and love left to give, I mean look at those eyes, she is most definitely a precious soul and deserve to know what real unconditional love is. Sue would love a foster or forever family. Please help us share Sue so she can find her second chance, until then she'll be coming to a little red barn near you. Remember for every life that is fostered or adopted allows us to save another #youCANmakeadifference #savesweetSue #shedeservesahome #alldogsdo

19 Dogs in the Barn 15 Dogs in Boarding 56 Dogs in Foster Homes 9 Dogs Forever Fosters = 99 Dogs in our Care $5,000 avg weekly veterinary bills Endless daily trips to the vets office Constant worry, loss, stress, and anxiety over basically everything but all of that is surpassed with an immeasurable amount of faith and unfathomable amount of love = priceless 430 lives saved. Each and every one matters. #youCANmakeadifference #skiptheStarbucks #donate5dollars #everydollarsavesalife Kevin says thank you for making his life matter.

PLEASE SHARE: On September 11, 2019, the Wichita Animal Shelter notified their animal rescue partners of updated Rescue Guidelines that will take effect on September 21, 2019. This new policy will result in many innocent lives lost. I am at a loss for words as to how to even respond and our organization as a whole is completely devastated. It’s as if they are trying to take away any chance of rescues who crush themselves day in and day out to do everything we can to save them. These are souls, their lives MATTER. These souls depend on people who have a VOICE to use it, to protect them and fight for them so that can at least have a CHANCE at love and life. Always & Furever is working on our formal response and will be supporting Beauties and Beasts 100% in any fight to work to remove these guidelines. If you’re going to reach out to the Wichita Police or City Counsel or Mayor’s office PLEASE do but remember that anger begets anger and hate begets hate. Lead with love and together we can help gives these souls a fighting chance at freedom. Read the guidelines. Share this post. Be their voice. #changeforChance The changes and clarifications are as follows: • When a Rescue organization tags an animal, the maximum time to take possession of the animal from the Wichita Animal Shelter will be by the Due Out Date. This will apply to “normal” and “911 tags”. If a Rescue desires an extension up to a maximum of 2 days past the Due Out Date in order to work out transport, foster, medical care or other extenuating circumstances. That request shall be sent to the KHS Rescue Coordinator via their email. Any tagged animal still in the shelter after close of business on the 2nd day after the Due Out Date, if granted an extension, will be subject to euthanasia. • Animals will only be placed on the Euthanasia Report one time, the day before their scheduled Due Out Date • Sick and injured animals will not be held beyond the Due Out Date. This includes but is not limited to animals presenting with infectious diseases, symptoms such as kennel cough (dogs), and upper respiratory infections (cats). The Rescue must pull the animal from the shelter on or before the close of business on the Due Out Date to avoid it being subject to euthanasia. • Dogs deemed “Potentially Dangerous” will no longer be allowed to be Rescue pull only. They can only be released to their owner and are no longer available to Rescues. Animals could be labeled S&I due to hair-loss, possible injuries, or frail and elderly. State law requires that found animals impounded at the city shelter serve a 72 hour stray hold not including intake day. The due out date is currently an additional 72 hours. Animals are typically put out for eval for assessment for the Kansas Humane Society on day 2 or 3 and could be longer depending on if an animal is microchipped or how many animals are ready for review that day. Rescues are notified on a nightly email report of the animals placed on euth list at WAS and if they are labeled rescue pull only. “When a Rescue organization tags an animal, the maximum time to take possession of the animal from the Wichita Animal Shelter will be by the Due Out Date.” “Any tagged animal still in the shelter after close of business on the 2nd day after the Due Out Date, if granted an extension, will be subject to euthanasia. “ This will severely impact the out of area rescues and their ability to pull dogs from WAS. This allows no time to organize health certs, vetting and transports that quickly. Animals located in restricted halls are inaccessible to the public or our shelter volunteers. Rescues are only allowed access with permission and only when escort is available with the Khs rescue coordinator. There are many animals in these halls brought in as strays and available for transfer that we are not aware of due to the locked halls that will be in danger. Potentially dangerous dogs will no longer be available for release to rescue and can ONLY be saved from euthanasia by the owners. The ordinance on a PDD states: 1. Potentially Dangerous: A minor bite, nip, scratch or abrasion where skin contact or nicks may be evident but no vertical puncture wound exists; or an attack, without an actual bite, which inhibits movement and/or otherwise qualifies as an “attack” pursuant to Section 6.04.010. Attack means violent or aggressive physical contact with a person or domestic animal or violent or aggressive behavior that confines the movement of a person, including, but not limited to, charging, cornering, chasing, or circling a person. Bite means any actual or suspected abrasion, scratch, puncture, tear, bruise or piercing of the skin, caused by any animal, which is actually or suspected of being contaminated or inoculated with the saliva from the animal, directly or indirectly, regardless of the health of the animal causing such bite. The criteria for an animal to fall into these descriptions is determined by a supervisor at the Wichita animal shelter based on review of the report provided by the animal control officer. Here's the Contact List for everyone we need to contact to let them know killing pets is NOT acceptable! City Council: Jeff Longwell, Mayor - [email protected] Brandon Johnson, District I - [email protected] Becky Tuttle, District II - [email protected] James Clendenin, District III - [email protected] Jeff Blubaugh, District IV - [email protected] Bryan Frye, District V - [email protected] Cindy Claycomb, District VI - [email protected] [email protected] (this email address will reach EVERY council member) City Hall, 455​ N Main, 1st Floor, (316) 268-4331 (ask to speak to Mayor Jeff Longwell or your City Councilmember) Robert Layton, City Manager - [email protected] City Hall, 455 N Main, 13th Floor, (316) 268-4351 (ask to speak to Robert Layton, City Manager) WPD Contacts: Lt. Brian Sigman, Director of Animal Services - [email protected] Captain Chet Pinkston, WPD - [email protected] Chief of Police Gordon Ramsay - [email protected] Deputy Chief Jose Salcido - [email protected] Deputy Chief Anna Hatter - [email protected] [email protected] City Hall, 455​ N Main, 4th Floor, (316) 268-4111 WPD/Shelter Staff: Dennis Graves - [email protected] Drew Bessey - [email protected] [email protected] Wichita Animal Control Advisory Board (WACAB) contacts: Ellen Querner - [email protected] or [email protected] Stephanie Fisk McCurdy - [email protected] Chris Hagman - [email protected] Teresa Burks - [email protected] Judith Hill - [email protected] Ray Hall - [email protected] Vanessa Christophersen - [email protected] Kansas Humane Society CEO/President Mark Eby, [email protected] or (316) 524-9196 (ask why the KHS is not taking more dogs from the animal shelter when KHS has kennel space) Attached are a few of the photos our our precious pups who would have been PTS if this new guideline was in place. How many souls will have to be murdered for change to come?

Dear sir or madam driving the pick up truck with a dog sitting ON TOP of the bed cover. Yes. It was me who called 911 because you were going over 80 mph on 169 weaving in and out of traffic with ZERO care in the world that A LIFE was sitting on the back of your truck! No. You clearly have no value for an innocent soul, nor the other drivers around you that should you hit ONE, JUST ONE SINGLE bump and he goes flying is killed in front of another driver or a child or causes those drivers to swerve and be killed themselves. Maybe there isn't a law per se but this is RECKLESS and you not only endagered the life of your dog but the lives of all the others behind you. I hope they found you. I wish someone would shake you until a little just a little smidge of human decency comes into your heart and head. And yes that was me honking at the light behind you. Thanks for not pulling over it probably wouldn't have been a pretty sight because I wanted to take your dog from you and never ever ever let you have another dog again. Maybe you will pull over for the police. I hope you think about how your actions could affect others in the future since you clearly do not care about your dog. I am now on a personal mission to make this a law for not only your dog's safety but every other person out there behind yous safety. THIS IS NOT OK!!!! For now we are also changing our adoption application that you make the representation that if you own a pick up now or ever you will NEVER put them out in the bed of the truck. That is all.

Please say a prayer for our sweet Georgia and her wonderful foster family. At 2:49 this afternoon she left their loving arms to go to God's loving arms. Even when we would do anything to save them, sometimes the kindest most loving thing we can do is help them find eternal peace. We love you sweet girl. No more pain in heaven, only love. Your life mattered. We only wish we could have loved you a little bit longer.

****Share this Post***** Help Make Gumpy's Plea Heard!!!! #bringLuketothefarm Dear Luke Bryan, Gump here. You may have heard of me. I mean I’m a pretty well-known celebrity in these parts and I heard you were coming in town on your Luke Bryan Farm Tour and since we are both kind of a big deal and constantly battling the daily paparazzi I figured I would offer you a quiet, peaceful spot to crash at my humble abode called the little red barn, or otherwise known as Gumpsville. I may be the only one calls it that but that's beside the point. I really just wanted to offer you a place to get away from the daily grind since I heard you were a fan of senior doggos and honestly that's just the kind of friend I am, always looking out for everyone else. Right now it’s just me and 17 other of my rescue pup friends and of course me being the amazing son I am, I opened up my home to my mama too. You see I’m a family man like you – another similarity, really uncanny how much we have in common if you think about it. You sing country music. I live in the country. You eat food. I love cheeseburgers. You have 8 million people who follow you, I have 12k people follow me, which in dog numbers is 84 million (sorry I’m a little more popular than you, but don’t be jealous I really like your music too). I mean the list goes on and on and on. Anyways back to my invite, about my farm, it’s nothing super lavish, just filled with couches, dog beds, a really great open living style environment, filled with the best servants ever who cater to your every need. I’ll be honest they totally spoil me and between you and me I don’t even pay them a thing! How about that! They do it all because they love me. Ha! Groupies are the best! Well, back to me, I’m really like you too because I’m all about giving back when I can so I help take care of my pups and other peeps in the barn and the pound. Like I said earlier since I’m really kind of a big deal and you’re kind of a big deal I thought we should definitely meet up and share a cheeseburger, or two. I mean what better way to bond right? Two brothers from another mother sharing a couple burgers together, on a farm, in a little red barn, down in Spring Hill, KS. Wow, I mean I think that sounds like a hit country song for your right there! Feel free to take all the copyrights from that. #yourewelcome Anyways, I won’t keep you long and I’m sure you’re probably busy but if you need a break from your celebrity status and want to hang with a pup who really knows how hard it is to be incredibly popular and loved you’re welcome here anytime. Have your people call my people and they’ll hook you up. I even have my very own personal driver named Craig who is on call 24/7 how about them apples! I mean I really do have the life - although I'm still waiting for my forever family to find me but until someone is willing to love me and my mama Gumpsville will have to do. Sincerely – your new bff, Gump aka my celebrity names, Gumpers, Gumperoni, Goo Goo, the Gump Man, Gumpy PS don't forget to bring the cheeseburgers when you come. See you soon! #bringLuketothefarm #adoptasenior #sharethispost #doitforGumpy

Please help us welcome Luke and Caroline Bryan to the farm. Luke comes to us from death row in Wichita. Caroline was a local country stray whose whole body is covered in scars but we knew they were meant to be with us in our care and together. No they aren't bonded. Yes they are married. No they have never met. Please stop asking logical questions. Both have a second chance now at LIFE and LOVE! What a beautiful day to make a difference!

Luke- buddy bro homie doggeroni, wanna play a game? Sweet...I knew you'd say yes...ready True or False: Always & Furever opened in May of 2018, I was the first pup to enter the farm, and personally and am directly responsible for saving 475 dogs lives. And the answer is.......MOSTLY TRUE!!! Yep crazy how A&F opened just 17 months ago and has saved so many lives!!!! The false part is I was actually the 14th pup to enter the farm but there is a 1 in that number and I'm a #1 kind of guy so that is mostly true too, the all true part is that I have personally saved the lives of 475 pups in need, just by being a part of this amazing rescue. You're gonna wanna know a guy like me. I know people who know people who literally save peoples lives. Yes Luke. Dogs are people too. Please keep up. They do it simply because of the fact that these people know me and how much I love other doggos and quite frankly told them to do it. So in my own way, I'm kind of a hero of sorts. But I don't want to brag- I'm too humble for that. But if people want to call me a hero, I understand why and so be it. Ok Luke gotta go, I think I smell a cheeseburger. #teamGuke #bringLuketothefarm #makeGumpiesdreamscometrue

Dear Friends, Gump here. I'm writing today to seek your assistance. You see the Osawatomie (that's the name of a city none of us know how to pronounce or spell) pound where my pup peeps and cat admirers are temporarily residing have asked for my assistance in reaching out to the masses in a desperate plea for help! When they first contacted me and told me there was an emergency I immediately went to the completely logical conclusion that all the cheeseburgers in the entire world had vanished and instantly passed out. When I woke up I was relieved to learn that I was mislead to believe incorrect information and that the emergency simply is that they are completely out of bleach. While I'm thankful that cheeseburgers do still in fact exist, I need to help my pound pup friends because no pup likes to sleep in a stinky kennel. So I'm writing to you now to see if anyone would be willing to donate a bottle or two or twenty-two bottles of the super stinky bleach to help get rid of the other super stinky smells from all the cats and the dogs at the pound less fortunate then me. I'm having my people donate $5 now so have your people do the same and lets take care of the animals less fortunate then us. Help a pup out, hit the dollar store or grocery store or smile.amazon.com (choose Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary) and send some bottles their/our way. You can send them to my peeps at the little red barn. I'll make sure they get them and even drive them over myself. Ready and waiting, send the bleach to me!!!! Let's hit the road and get cheeseburgers on the way too! Whose with me? Now if I could only find the keys... Mucho appreciando!!! #yepIjustmadethatwordup The one and only, Gumperoni PS if you find bleach cheaper and want to mail it to the barn you can send to A&F (pound pups) 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 PPS please also feel free to send a lifetime supply of cheeseburgers as well while you're at it

Her eyes break my heart. She came from a loving home whose owner couldn't physically take care of her anymore because he couldn't take care of himself. She doesn't understand. Lets find someone to love her forever. I don't know how long she has left, but Bailey deserves a home.

Meet Quinn. Our 500th pup saved. Hello beautiful. We couldn't bare the thought of a 15 yr old sweet mastiff mix whose owner passed away and found yourself living the remainder of your life at a rural pound in Illinois, and even more sadly we heard that you did come from a loving home soooooo how about you come to the farm and we find a new beginning for you that has a happy ending? What do you say? And oh by the way you're our 500th pup saved so that in and of itself makes even more special than you already are. See you soon.... Now what special name should we give her? We may not know much about you, but we already know we love you. #itsabeautifuldaytosavealife #foster #donate #adopt #youCANmakeadifference

PLEASE SHARE: Hello. I don't have a name yet, well I used to, but my former family put up a sign and left me at Walmart and said I was free. A wonderful person took me into their care and boarding until a rescue and foster could step in and take care of me and now that I have one I'm getting my health certificate and headed to Kansas! I'm about 35 lbs, 2 years old, pit/lab/boxer mix maybe, I'm not really sure, super sweet and shy and looking for a forever family because I thought I had one, but I guess not. If someone would like to make me a permanent part of their family you can email [email protected] and just reference me, the Wally pup - as soon as my foster mom names me I'll update this post. But just wanted to say to the kind people who picked me up and made sure I was safe, thank you. I know only good things will come of this new beginning. Thanks for helping me with my second chance. PS I'm a girl - so while someone thought Wally was a cute name, I vetoed it.

November 1, 2018 we saved 50 dogs. November 1. 2019 we saved 501 dogs. 451 dogs lives changed forever in 12 months. Thank you ALL for the amazing support. None of this would have happened without so many unspoken heros. #everysinglelifematters

After 10 years of love and loyalty Poppy was given up by her family because she was too slow for their lifestyle. The first nights at the barn all she did was stare out the window and cry. Now our sweet Poppy found her forever home and is so deeply loved. She will never be abandoned again. It really is never too late for happily ever after. #Poppyisloved

No picture could ever capture just how beautiful these sweet souls are and just how special this little red barn is. #choosetosavealifeinsteadofbuyingone #foster #adopt #theyarewaiting

Join us for our 2nd annual Golden Gala, with our very special Master of Ceremonies Mark Alford of Fox 4 News Kansas City. Tickets will go on sale in January and will be $125 per person (age 21 and up only). Your ticket will include appetizers, main course, dessert, and unlimited beer and wine. As well as dancing, a live and silent auction, and more! Interested in serving as a sponsor for the Gala? Contact Shelby at [email protected] for more information on how you can support. #pennylanepups #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #afgoldengala20

A note from our founder, Jen. Starting at 7am CST this Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation no amount is too small! _______________________________________ This #GivingTuesday when someone asks you to donate, what is your reason why? We know no one has a money tree, although Sue likes to joke that I think I do, but the reason why I give is because I will always believe, selfishly, the more I give, the more I receive. And by receive I don’t mean monetary for monetary, everything I had and everything I ever will have has been put in this little red barn….because what they give me in return is a love so strong that even with the pain of losing them it will always be worth loving them. And I knew if I built it, people would support it. Not the barn itself but the dogs that live in it. The souls that some other rescues ignore and most people look past or forget. The souls that have little to no chance of adoption in a high kill shelter or are left abandoned in a forgotten pound. The souls that may have health issues beyond which most people have the ability/means to care for, or the souls that may only a short time left on this earth, that people turn away from the fear of loss and heartache - those are the souls we flock to, those are the souls we know need us the most, and those really are my reason why I give whatever I can, whenever I can is because if I didn’t, if we didn’t, then the worst possible thing would happen, and they would leave this world without knowing that someone loved them and believed their lives matter. This Giving Tuesday please consider giving a donation towards the care of the pups at Always & Furever. The first 7 million dollars in donations will be matched by FB. You can donate via this fundraiser or through your own personal fundraiser you create and share on your own page. So when so many different charities reach out to you and ask you to give this day be sure you know where your money is going… know and question the people running it and their motives. Ask the tough questions no one does about no-kill shelters really being no-kill or do they just ship them away so their numbers are low…. We’ve seen this all too often in a city we pull from day in and day out and not just there but likely in your neighborhood too. Every soul we take in we do whatever we can to make sure we find the very best fit for their lifestyle. We have an open living style environment. We have constant introductions with dogs that most come from kill shelters, or abuse and pain, or abandonment and we work with them to help them know and live in an environment of only love and peace. Not all dogs can handle the barn (I know I sure couldn’t handle living with 18 other people so to as a dog to do so is pretty amazing). We share everything about our dogs. We share our pain, with fights and heartache and loss but most importantly we share our joy and ALL of our love. We have nothing to hide because everything we do, even when we screw it up and do it wrong, we do it from love and we learn and promise to do better next time. That’s all life really is, trys and fails and redos in attempts to be better and do better so we can love them more and give them the very best life possible. We have almost 100 dogs in our care day in and day out, in boarding (for the younger ones we had to save), in the barn, in foster homes and our hospice pups with forever fosters. The $15,000 request would pay for close to one entire month of vet bills. Sometimes our vet bills run up to and over $25,000 a month. The only way we can keep saving more is with your help, through donations that go directly into the care and love of each and every single one of the pups that have passed through the little red barn, in one form or another. And did you know that we also take care of all of the vetting and food and supplies for the animals at the Osawatomie pound (dogs and cats)? It’s about doing anything necessary to make the lives of the animals around us better. Several people have reached out to me and asked how we do what we do and the secret to our fundraising…. most are shocked to learn we don’t have an “angel” with a regular 6 to 7 figure donation guaranteed each year. If we had waited for one single “angel” or donor the barn would never have been built. This little red barn was built on faith alone (and a bunch of personal loans) that were worth every single payment and honestly I like to think the 550 dogs were saved in the past year and a half of us being open not because we had one single angel but rather because we had/have THOUSANDS of angels who support us on many different levels, through donations, however large or small, they may be if monetary, through supplies of never ending need for bleach and paper towels and of course spray cheese and peanut butter, through volunteer hours walking the dogs and cleaning, but also through prayers, through sharing FB posts to help pups get adopted so that we can literally place one dog in a home to open up a spot to save another. That’s simply how this works. We pull a pup from a kill shelter, a life is saved. You foster or adopt a pup from us, a life is given meaning. We then pull another pup from a kill shelter and another life is saved. A ripple effect of good people doing whatever they can to help a senior dog in need; or let’s be honest, we also save puppies too. To us age really means nothing, love means everything. So why am I asking you to donate today? It’s simple, so we can keep saving more lives of the dogs that others look past for whatever reason and if it means our hearts break for theirs to know love, then it’s worth it. Their lives mattered, no matter how long or short they were loved, they were able to leave this world surrounded by only love. And you really can’t put a price on love but you can donate today to help us continue to keep saving more. The faces in the photos make it all worth it. #givingtuesday #pennylanepups #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #adoptdontshop

ENORMOUS THANK YOU!!! To every single person who donated on Giving Tuesday!! With over 80 dogs in our care and close to $20,000 in vet bills on average every single month YOU are the reason we save sooooooo many dogs others look past. Today we were able to secure a driver to leave immediately and pick up a 5 year old pit bull solely used for breeding that was hit by a car and has three broken legs. We take on the impossible because to us anything is possible when its done with a whole lotta faith and even more LOVE! No matter what sweet Layla will know her life mattered and we'll move mountains, together, to keep making sure we are more than just words and always actions. From the bottom of every dog, volunteers, staff, supporter and my heart, THANK YOU AGAIN! There really is something magical about this little red barn and all the people and pups involved in it. The photos of a few of the pups are alive because of your support, 550 other dogs we have saved together are as well and countless more to come. #alllivesmatter #foster #adopt #donate #weCANandAREmakingadifference #thankyouall

May 18, 2018 to December 5, 2019. 561 days. This is how long we have been open and today we just saved our 551st dog. We started as a sanctuary and only received our rescue license in September of 2018. We've slacked a little with not being at saving one dog a day but we will proudly and not so humbly say we think everyone involved in this colossal labor of love is pretty amazing!!!!! Thank you ALL for the love and support in saving all these beautiful souls no one else wanted. They are alive because of YOU. #adogsavedadayinayearandahalf #letssavetwodogsadayinthenextyearandahalf #whynot #anythingispossiblewhenitsdonewithlove #onlymoregoodthingstocome

PLEASE SHARE: HELP NEEDED!!! For those that have followed sweet Layla's story you may already know how the first five years of her life she was used solely for breeding, never knew the comforts of a home and a loving human touch, they she was recklessly "released" and her and her son were hit by a car. Both suffered extensive injuries and her son was scooped up by another rescue in Kentucky (where she used to call home) Layla was left behind in a shelter with two severly broken front legs. The small shelter and its advocates reached out to countless rescues to help her but the surgery required to help reconstruct her legs was close to $10,000 so naturally where others turned then back, when we were flagged we came running. Literally the day we found out she needed us David dropped everything on his schedule and made the entire trip from Kansas to Kentucky and back just to give her a chance at living a life worthwhile, without pain, and to finally know what its like to truly be loved. With extent of damage done to both front legs we knew she could only see the best and headed straight to Missouri orthepedic surgeouns. Layla arrived safely at MU Thursday around 2:30pm. And spent the night in the ICU getting pain fluids and her pain under control. Lab work and x-rays were done, and Layla was taken to surgery about 1pm yesterday. Layla has fractures of both her front legs, of the humerus bone – this is the big bone in the upper leg, just like in humans. The fracture on both sides is called a comminuted fracture, meaning it goes completely through the bone and there are also fragmented pieces; this makes it a bit more complicated to repair and heal. 7 and a half hours later at 10 pm last night we were notified that the Orthopedic Surgeon was able to successfully repair both legs. They used two bone plates secured with pins to bring the fracture together and stabilize the bone; then splint the legs so that the surgical wounds can be monitored. Layla’s journey will just be beginning after surgery today. She will have to keep the weight off her front legs for several weeks, and so her friendly humans will have to use a sling to help her go to bathroom and to help her change positions in her kennel for comfort. During this time, her muscles will weaken and her joints will get stiff. So when she is cleared to begin physical therapy, she will have to start stretching and strengthening and basically learn to walk again. In total, it will likely be a 6-8 month rehabilitation. But she looks like a fighter to us and we are all committed to her recovery! The cost of her care will be close to $10,000 ($4,500 per leg and them medical boarding after where she can recieve the care and treatment she needs on her journey to a new life) so ya this is a pretty BIG ask but we cannot put a price on a soul. Now here is where we need your help, please share this post, donate any amount large or small if you can. The only way to save pups like Layla is to take a chance on our faith in people like you and me who are willing to go the extra mile for the dogs no one else finds value in. To ignore the fact that yes $10,000 may save so many more lives in different ways but how can one person determine Layla's life isn't worth it? So we had to try and had to believe that if she was your dog and you could afford the surgery you would do it. Well shes all of our dogs at A&F so together I believe WE can afford it. Skip the morning coffee, evening dinner out with the kids, tell them why you are skipping things and that that money is literally going direclty to save the life of a dog no one else was willing to save. Everyone of us has a choice everyday where and how we want to make a difference. Now is your chance. Layla needs you. She was used as property and breed for money and left to die....she deserves better. We refuse to let her leave this world without knowing that we can do better for her and help her erase the pain of the past. She has a foster family all lined up for when she can head to a home and absolutely eveeyone that has met her has fallen madly in love. She is still gentle when the world has been cruel and incredibly loving even though she is in so much pain. Her life matters. She needed our help and now we need your help. If you can't donate please share, and say a quick prayer for her recovery. Prayer changes things. Without it she wouldn't have already defied the odds this far. She's going to find her happily ever after. We promised her that. Thank you for helping Layla

PLEASE SHARE: Meet Brandy. At 16 years old, Brandy's family decided instead of loving her forever, they needed new carpet for Christmas and couldn't put up with her accidents anymore, so they left her at a kill shelter in Missouri and will treat themselves to new flooring. We have no nice words for Brandy's former family but don't worry Brandy because WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU! We heard you were very scared and yet still super sweet and good with other doggos and all we care about is making sure that the rest of your life is filled with ONLY love. Not all humans are bad, you will never ever ever be abandoned again. #notdyingtoday #tagged #safe #farmlifehereshecomes #foster #adopt #donate #sharethispost #helpBrandyknowwhatrealloveis alwaysandfurever.love/forms #youCANmakeadifference

Each day one of our Always & Furever pups is sharing their letter to Santa, and today is Quinn's turn! Please share her letter so we can make sure Santa sees it. She is a very special dog - our 500th rescue pup! She deserves a furever home. #pennylanepups #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #alliwantforchristmas #dearsanta #adoptquinn _________________________________________ Dear Santa, Hi, it’s me, Quinn. I know I did not send a letter last year, but I promise I did not forget! The pound did not let us send letters, but the wonderful folks at Always & Furever made sure I got to this year! I remember writing to you when I was a little pup. My owner would help me create a wish list and make sure I mailed it in time. I loved them so much and never understood why I had to go to the pound. But Always & Furever arranged my freedom ride from Illinois and now I’m in a safe place. Everyone cheered when I arrived because I was the 500th rescued pup. They say I’m pretty special. All these changes, however, are hard for a 15-year-old dog so I’m a little anxious – especially around cats or other small mammals. I do like other dogs if they give me time and space to get acquainted. And I’ve warmed up to all the volunteers. I constantly give them kisses. I enjoy walks and special peanut butter treats (wink wink). I bet the other dogs at the barn would enjoy some peanut butter too. What I’d like more than anything else, Santa, is a forever home. I know some people prefer puppies to older dogs like me, but I promise I’ll stay a good girl. I’ll take my human on nice walks and give them as many snuggly naps as they want. Since I couldn’t write to you last year, I was hoping you might make it up to me this year? Merry Christmas, Quinn

One week from today. Gump and Mama head to their furever home #Christmaswishesreallydocometrue #18monthslater #itsnevertoolateforhahappilyeverafter

Join us for our 2nd annual Golden Gala, Saturday, March 14th. This year it will be held at The Venue in Leawood and hosted by our Master of Ceremonies, Mark Alford of Fox 4 News Kansas City. Tickets will be $125 each and will go on sale January 11th. Your ticket includes appetizers, dinner, and dessert as well as unlimited varieties of beer and wine (additional drinks available for purchase). There will also be a silent and live auction, dancing, and more! Interested in serving as a sponsor for the Gala or donating to our live or silent auction? Email [email protected] for more details. #pennylanepups #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #afgoldengala20 #adoptdontshop

Look at this smile! For a dog that is considered “hospice” and we don’t know how much longer he has...he is still smiling. He needs a hero to step up and let him live out the rest of his life. If you are interested in being Yankee’s hero please apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms #alllivesmatter #littleredbarn

May 2018 - December 2018: 101 lives saved January 2019 - December 2019: 506 lives saved All together 607 souls have touched our lives forever... 2020: with your help, love and support... we promise to keep working to save them all! Happy New Year! Love, Our Yankee Doodle Dandy #watchout #henips #usuallyjustJason

When a sweet old man is abandoned at a dog park and sits in a shelter in Missouri with no interest...well we have to do something about this completely unacceptable situation. Tagged. Safe. Little red barn here you come sweet one!!!! #lifeisabouttogetaWHOLElotbetter #onlylovefromhereonout #wepromise #goodwithdogs #goodwithcats #goodwithkids #somuchlifeleftinhim #hedeservesasecondchance

Breakfast is served! If case you're new to our page, these are ALL senior rescue dogs pulled from high kill shelters that were euth listed and are now waiting for their forever home. We built the barn as an open living style environment so if you look at any other photos or videos they are only a few of them kenneled when they eat, (which usually takes about 15-20 min) likely from a past of being starved or some other crazies just run bowl to bowl and steal everyones food. Nearly all these dogs were forgotten, left to die and and simply unwanted, some are hospice and only eat hot dogs b/c all we want to do is fill howver long they have left on this earth with love. Everyone is available for foster or adoption you can apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms #justtakesonepersontochangetheworld #startwithyou #oratleastadogsworld We also run solely off of donations and never charge and adoption fee - we just don't believe in buying a life and to us, all lives matter.

This is my beautiful new friend Steve. Steve's story is sadly like many others. He used to have a home and a family, but he was picked up as a stray and taken to a kill shelter and when they contacted his owners Steve waited and waited and they never came. You see Steve has malignant tumors, cancer, likely and is hospice. Without question we knew we couldn't let Steve die in a shelter, forgotten and alone, without someone who loves him, to the very end. So we tagged him, hoping well really praying someone will find it in their hearts to give him a warm cozy bed and smother him with love. Steve needs a special kind of hero who knows he might not have long but is willing to love him through the end of his journey. If you have ever considered hospice fostering or never have here is what I can promise you, you will adore every minute of the love they give you and your heart will be absolutely broken, but the love they leave behind, the love they give you while they are here, and the appreciation you can feel from their soul.....that is what makes all the pain worth it. When you are old or sick and dying I think we all hope someone cares enough to love us through the end, now is the time to be that someone, for Steve.... he deserves more than what his former family gave to him.... he deserves love. Please consider opening up your heart and home to Steve. All expenses are covered, all we need you to do is love him because we already know he will love you back. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #beSteveshero #heiswaiting

90 Dogs currently in our care; 42 Dogs taken into our care in January Alone; 3 Dogs saved and arrived yesterday; 3 Dogs saved and arrived today; 4 Dogs tagged/safe waiting for a ride from a kill shelter that will join us soon; 4 Dogs whose owners died and waiting for a ride to come to our care next week; 2 Dogs living outdoors we are fighting to get custody of; 15 Dogs in boarding that wouldn’t be alive if we didn’t have wonderful facilities to help; 7 Dogs Forever Fostered (hospice); The daily feed, cleaning, walking and caring for each and every pup in the barn AS WELL as at the Osawatomie pound. 645 Dogs Lives Change Forever Because of One Little Red Barn and All the Amazing People Behind the Scenes Who Keep It Running. What you don’t see everyday are the people doing the endless drives the vets, the numerous calls to the vets, the follow up with fosters, the reference and home checks for adopters, the poop clean up at the barn (oh my goodness can 19 dogs poop!) the cleaning, the paperwork, the intake, the emails, the phone calls, the pain, the struggle, the joy, the heartache, and the frustration. Rescue will never pay anyone monetarily what they give to be a part of it. The foster give more of themselves and their hearts than I have ever seen, and when I say fosters save lives, they literally do just that, they save lives. Families, children, fur-babies, once you’re a part of something bigger than yourself…. Well….. it changes you. It breaks your heart into a million tiny pieces you’d never thought it would recover from and then at the same times works together to mend into something even more powerful and loving then you ever imagined possible, only to break again when we lose one we love, and repeat. Rescue is endless and sometimes thankless by those to take for granted or maybe just don’t understand he commitment behind what it takes to truly be a rescue that loves beyond measure and cares for each and every soul as if it were their own. But rescue is never thankless in the eyes of the soul you saved, or even took the tiniest little part in making their new life possible. Each and every day is a new day to start fresh, to know that the pain and struggle and even exhaustion if it follows you into today may be there, if you acknowledge it, but we choose to focus on life right now, with all these sweet seniors to push ourselves above and beyond something we may have ever even thought possible, because all of our actions, together, SAVE lives. This is not a one person show. It may have started with one person but it is a village, a community, or rather truly a movement of people doing everything they can to prove that all lives matter and every single soul deserves to know love. So to all of our staff, all of our volunteers, all of our supporters, friends and family who may have felt neglected, even our own fur-babies who we know they know we love them but may not have spent as much time as we wanted to them, know that not one single action of good is ever truly unappreciated, or unnoticed, not by the dogs and cats saved and not by those who keep Always & Furever running. Without all the behind the scenes crew the pictures, the photos, the happily ever afters simply wouldn’t exist. And when life gets overwhelming, emotionally draining and honestly too much….take a deep breath. Breathe in slowly, exhale even slower and know that 645 souls experienced love because of what your did, however you did it, and because of your love. So thank you. From the bottom of my heart and from the bottom of all of our hearts, truly, deeply, thank you. You have shown that yes, one person can make a difference, no matter how big or small, the ripple effects of kindness, compassion and love are truly endless. 645 dogs. 34 cats. Pretty incredible. Never let anyone ever tell you not dream and never ever ever let anyone tell you what you do and how you whatever you pour your whole heart into can’t make a different. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #foster #adopt #donate #youCANmakeadifference #lovethislittleredbarn None of this would be possible too without the continued financial support to save each and every single life in the photos below and so many more. Yesterday Daphne needed $900 mammory gland tumor removal, today Apollo needs his prolapsed anus repaired again $1100...bills like this are pretty much the only constant in a rescue that saves dogs despite age, heath or breed. So if you have a few dollars to spare and can donate, and believe in what we do and who we are, all of your funds go directly to the care of the souls other have discarded and we cannot imagine living without. Just needed to acknowledge all the people behind the scenes who deserve so much credit for all they do, with very little thanks. They are the true heroes, at least to the dogs and to me.

Check our our boy Carlos!!!!!!! Way to go buddy!!! You did it!!! Last week he could not stand or walk on his own...a little determination, positive encouragement, mandatory barn walking, diet and a WHOLE LOTTA LOVE and LOOK AT HIM NOW! #beachbodyherehecomes

Well when we are saving one we can't leave the other oldie behind now can we? 16 years young - prime of his life, coming for you sweetone! #tagged #safe #littelredbarnbound #deathrownomore #allpawsmatter alwaysandfurever.love/forms #foster #adopt #donate #youCANmakeadifference

Apollo. Inky. Calvin. Annie. Tomorrow… Tanner. These are the names of the souls who have/will cross the rainbow rainbow bridge this week. If you think about it running a senior dog rescue/sanctuary loss is the only guarantee; but what makes A&F different? What makes us unlike other rescues, well honestly I’m not sure, I don’t follow other rescues. I’ve never been a part of another rescue group, I had zero rescue experience prior to starting Always & Furever, nor have I ever cared to compare. What we do, the only thing we do, is treat each dog as our own. Not as “if” they are our own, they ARE our own. We love them. We lose them. We ACHE for them. We carry a hole in our hearts so big at times it doesn’t even seem possible to continue but a remarkable thing happened today. As several of us were gathered around to say goodbye to one beautiful soul today I stepped back. Amidst the tears and the pain that all of our hearts shared in comment for a soul we could not save there was a presence of peace from the overwhelming amount of love in one tiny little room, which under any other circumstance could’ve just been considered a cold vet office but stacked in together, for this sweet pup, it was a glimpse of what pure, unconditional love he was leaving us for just before he went running across the bridge to be with God. With classical music playing and in the arms of someone who loves them, a soul that would otherwise have died in a shelter or chained outside, crossed know that someone loved them, and in the case of Inky early this week…. even if only for a moment. I think that is truly what we all hope for, strip away the material things that cloud your purpose, the daily grind and the methodical nonsense society has beaten into us to deem important, remove it all and what is the one universal thing each and every soul truly desires in this world? My thought…my guess… is just to be loved. So while it is beyond sad, while our hearts ache and we pick the pieces of what’s left of them at times off the floor we step back, we paus e in the moments, in these moments especially when the tears wont stop and the hollowness tries to consume us and we see how the no matter what, the beauty surpasses the pain, and recognize what a privilege it is and truly an hour to be that person who loves them at their worst moments or at their final moments, when no one else would. That is what we gain when we take in the sick, the dying, the unwanted, the owner surrendered, the left behind from owners passing away, we take the love that no one else cares enough about to deem worthy and we soak up every essence of it and thank God for the opportunity to do just a small part of His greater plan. And all this…. All of the surgeries that cost nearly $100,000 in two months alone in vet bills, the expenses to take care of them, everything it takes to love the old, take care of the sick, to heal the wounded caused by the hands of humans who hurt them… ALL of this is done without charging one single adoption fee. So how do we do it? How have we done this? So many people ask me. We have no “6 figure angels”. We have no 6 figure grants and we will never put a price on a life. These are souls. They feel, they hurt, they cry, and they love and they cannot be bought nor should they ever be sold. I have no idea how we do this. We do this with my income and we do this with your income. We do this with every $5 donation that adds ups to $100 to spay/neuter a dog or $3000 to repair a fractured leg of a dog surrendered by an owner who hurt hem who didn’t care enough to help them. We walk with faith. We walk with more faith than sometimes sanity. And we walk with pride that we are true to our mission. So I ask you now, to take one more moment and think about where you give your donations to, who you give your donations to, and why you give your donations to them. How are they touching the lives of the furry friends they are helping and are they who they say they are and do they do what they say they are doing. Ask us the tough questions and we’ll give you the honest answers. I have given and will continue to give everything I have and ever will have financially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually to these souls that God needs us to all come together to take care of…. Because if we didn’t. …. If we didn’t put our heart and soul on the line knowing it would be shattered then 691 dogs would not be here today, and even worse may never have known that someone out there loved them and believed their lives matter. Apollo. Inky. Calvin. Annie. Tomorrow… Tanner. They are the reason our hearts cry every day simultaneously rejoices everyday. They are the reason we give beyond anything imaginable to give and we continually ask you to give. Love and faith are the only reasons this little red barn keeps sustaining. So what makes us different? Well, the dogs do. They change us. The mold us and sculp us to be better every day. To put their needs above our own. To put our sleep aside for their lives to be saved. To give us a perspective that this world is more than our selfish needs, that they depend on us. That is how we are different. So if you read this far, if you believe in us too, if you have the ability to donate please do, share this post, share their photos, talk about the love of a rescue, share the little red barn and all it stands for and all it strives to be. You are also the reason we are different. Your support literally continues to save lives. Our original five – the first five residents in the barn are all in heaven now together. Annie. Miles. Hank. Penny. Bernedette. It was our utmost privilege to love you and to be loved by you. We will never remember how you died, only how you lived and how much you were loved. We will all be together again someday; but until then, we promise to keep helping as many souls as we can. One year and a half open -691 dogs lives saved. That. Is. A. Miracle. Especially when it all started out as just another dream.

A year ago today over 140 lives saved. Today over 700 lives saved. Such a precious memory of our two little bears. Thank you all for making this dream and all their dreams continue to come true #allpawsmatter #foster #adopt #youCANmakeadfiference

You were supposed to die today. You weren’t up for adoption. You didn’t pass the test, whatever they were or whatever standards they have, you just didn’t make the cut. You won’t get to have a family. You may never have had a family and if you had died to today you certainly never will, not on this earth. You were supposed to die today because no one came forward to save you, to foster or adopt, to rescue you and show you love. You were SUPPOSED to die today, but guess what, you won’t. You won’t die today because we simply won’t let you. We won’t let you leave this earth without knowing someone loved you enough to step forward. To commit to your care, provide the funds, the food, the love and the general kindness to show that your life matters, that all lives matters, and that the scruffy, the scrappy, the young, the old, the smelly, the sweet, every single life has value and every single life deserves to know love. So instead leaving us for heaven, in a matter so cold and heartless that we’ll never understand why kill shelters exist, we decided today was not your day to die. That if we have to pay to board you because we don’t have a foster or a home ready then we will do that to save your life. We’ll beg and borrow and plead to everyone to please consider giving a very small donation to make a very large impact. To save a single life is never free, but today three lives were given one more chance at a life worth living and they need your help and support and we do too to continually do what we do. To be the last second rescue that takes the dogs no one else wants or can help. We don’t take the cute and easiliy “adoptable” dogs. We take the mangled, the sick, the wild, the nutcases, the shy, the sweet, the broken but beautiful dogs that need someone to love them more than they love themselves because they may not have been shown a simple act of kindness from a single human for a very long time. Those are the dogs we flock to, the ones who need us the most, the ones who need you the most, these three souls today needed ALL of us. Meet Clover, Callie and Miggy. They were supposed to die today. Well, sweet pups, no one at the little red barn is going to allow that to happy. See you soon. #secondchancesbegantoday #killsheltersurvivors #foster #donate #youCANmakeadifference If you would be interested in making one of these sweet pups part of your family, foster or forever, please apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms. Who knows, you may need them more than they need you too.

PLEASE SHARE: This is Glenn. Once upon a time Glenn had a smooth white coat, not what you see in the photo and not covered in the deep embedded scars that now encompass nearly every part of his body. Glenn was used for fighting. Amazingly enough he still wags his tail around other dogs, walks next to them calming (although has a strong pull on a leash). Don't be fooled by his weary eyes, there is still life and so much love left in him that no one has tapped into. One of our volunteers met him today and he is in very bad shape; but, he is young (est 3 years old) and strong and his will to live surpasses everything. Aside from the external wounds Glenn also tested HW pos. Life has not been kind to Glenn and he deserves better. He adores people but with all his ailments Glenn is not a candidate for adoption. So Glenn sits in the backroom of a kill shelter, waiting, hoping, praying, for a rescue to come forward and look past the medical expenses, emotional and physical care required, see past the "unadoptable" sign others have placed on him and looking his eyes, feel his soul, and know that he deserves to be loved too. No one has come forward for Glenn. Honestly, no one probably will. But we'll never know now, because we can't wait for someone else to save him. We have to do the work others are afraid of. We have to be willing to risk everything to love the dogs that no one else wants. To have faith that people will donate for the care of the unwanted, the battered, and the sick and that somehow, together, we will find a way and the right home and family will come along for Glenn to finally know what's it feels like to truly be loved. So sweet Glenn, today everything changes for the better. Today we saw the value in your life. Today we choose to do better and to do more. Today we will find a way to save you verses find an excuse to say it's ok for you to die, we can't save them all, because you would've died anyways. Well we're all eventually going to die so that excuse is simply an excuse, just like all the other empty words that help us all sleep at night while so many innocent souls suffer. Today, my new beautiful friend Glenn, your story changes, forever. We'll clean you up, help your emotional and physical wounds heal and today we will find a way to all come together to save your life. #tagged #safe #littleredbarnhereGlenncomes If you'd like to make Glenn a part of your home, foster or forever, please apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms. If you're scared of making the commitment or the work that would be involved that's ok, sometimes we are too, the greatest adventures we take in life usually coincide with our greatest fears but always the reward of the love in return makes any risk worth it. Please also consider a small donation towards his care. All lives really do matter, at least to us.

PLEASE SHARE: PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED!! Remember Glenn, he is now Jobe, and needs ALL our prayers!! He was used as a bait dog, this we knew just from his wounds and broken spirit but his soul is still full of love. He was locked in a backroom of a kill shelter, not a candidate for adoption and literally waiting to die. We knew he was HW pos, we knew he had external and internal scars we may not be able to heal, but we would love him through it, what we didnt know was that upon arrival he had a fever of 103.4 degrees and now severe pneumonia. He is in medical boarding with our vet and strict quarantine. When xraying his chest to check the HW damage they found a bullet. He was used for fighting. Shot. And left to die in a shelter. Please, if anything say a prayer for Jobe that he gets to see that second chance filled with love he has around the corner once recovered. He is eating and wagging his tail and had stolen everyone he has met heart. Despite all the pain and suffering his stoic nature embodies love. He deserves to know peace on this earth. Jobe. Job was a man in the Bible, a good man, who lost everything spiritually emotionally and physically but his life. And God gave him a second life even better than the first. Jobe means persecuted. His name is Jobe. With his medical bills climbing even $5 goes a very long way to save more lives just like Jobe who need us.

Gus and Trigger were in a car with their dad when he had a heart attack. He didnt make it. Trigger has calmed down significantly since he's been in our care but they are both incredibly loving, clearly adorable, good with other dogs and kids and deserve a home. Please share their story. Help us find them a place to call forever together so their dad in heaven can find peace. Wouldn't you hope someone would love your dogs too if you left this world without them? Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #housebroken #goodwithdogsandkids #theyneedyou #whoknowtheymaysaveyoutoo

Special Birthday Shout Out to the man behind the goodnight videos. For those that don't know Jason joined our staff last year when his love for our sweet Brooklyn, who was used as a bait dog and breeding, found herself on death row led him to the little red barn. He fell in love with her, worked to help promote her, drove over an hour each way to visit her, then decided to foster her, got her adopted and simply never left. Thanks for all your committed work to care for the pups and most importantly the love you give everyday at the barn. Happy Birthday!

Inquiring minds wanted to know that unless the state of Kansas or our venue prohibits us we will be celebrating our Gala this Saturday. #fearwontholdusback #thegovenoreventuallymight #tillthenGalaon #riskiertodriveacarthengetCOVID19 #ifyouaresickstayhomeandbidonline #thedogsstillneedus #wehavefaith #allwillbeok

If anyone scrolled through these photos they would never know this is a shelter for the old or unwanted dogs. Please share their photos, talk about the love of a rescue. For every pup we place in a home, foster or forever, we can directly save another. #notyouraverageshelter #foster #adopt #donate #youCANmakeadifference Please take a moment and watch a short video about us and our story: https://vimeo.com/396997378 We have never charged an adoption fee and are soley donation run. If we want people to stop treating dogs like property we need to stop selling them. #alldogsdeservetoknowlove *A lot of you have asked where we are located, we are in Spring Hill, KS, not far from Kansas City.*

We officially wiped out the euth list today for the dogs at Wichita. 7 lives saved. #findthegoodinthisworld #andifyoucantmakethegood #tagged #safe #choosetosavealifeoverbuyingone #youCANmakeadifference

PLEASE SHARE: Every morning we are blessed to wake up on this earth we are given a choice, to focus on the sadness, the pain, the fear, and the chaos of so many things we cannot control or we can focus on the tiny little things we can control that can make not only our lives, but the lives of others better. By no means does that mean that the emotions such as sadness and fear go away, it just means in one simple shift of consciousness to do something kind for another soul in need, not only may save their lives but touches your soul as well. These four souls were on the euth list at a kill shelter. One soul, Bruno Mars, watched his beloved human die in a fire at his home and the firefighters had to carry him out. The other three we may not know their story and truth be told, it does not matter. What matters is in a time when we can help a soul in need we stand up, we push our fears aside and we focus on the love that these dogs need and are more than willing to give us. Four souls will NOT die at a kill shelter now because they are now tagged, safe, and coming to a little red barn filled with only love. Four souls that need all of us to help care for them, medically, emotionally, and physically. To provide them a shelter that holds no fear and only peace. To find them a home that embodies love, forgiveness and a second chance. This is our mission, this is what God has asked us to do. To take the old, the sick, the ones no one else takes and to love them with our whole entire heart as if they are our own and then to find them someone worth enough to love them forever just as we do. We never charge adoption fees, you cannot put a price on a life, but you can donate to help save more and more and more and get them out of kill shelters and into loving, safe, beautiful homes. This is what we do. This is what your donations go towards. When the world is chaotic and scary the abandoned and unwanted dogs all need us and you to keep focusing on the light this world is still so full of and the love that is behind every grey cloud, every dark afternoon or sleepless night of fear, a puppy, a senior, or even a cat can be the one soul on earth to remind you that there is peace amidst panic and love above all. Apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms. Choose to foster or adopt one of our babies or one waiting at the shelter not so fortunate to make it to the little red barn. All lives really do matter and you can make a difference. Today the choice is yours, how will you make this day better for someone other than yourself. How will you choose to change the world? We will start with these six lives (the two we just tagged below them too) and pray that those who can help donate will so that we can keep saving more, and more, and more and more. #youreallycanmakeadifference #justhavetobewillingtotry

PLEASE SHARE: Meet Boone. He was thrown out of a moving vehicle in front of a shelter in Missouri by his owner. This is the second time his owners have been caught throwing him out of a car. Its a miracle he is even here. Boone's tail and testicles are full of tumors. He can barely sit and after being dumped is honestly lucky to be alive. Boone is considered hospice but Boone will NOT die in a shelter. We are going to get him and love him through whatever we can do to help him transition to heaven and know that not all people are bad and there is still love in this world and we plan to surround him with it. He is going straight to our cancer specialists to get the best and whatever care he needs but then will be looking for a hospice home. He is sweet old man and could use a warm soft couch to sit on and soak up whatever love he can before God calls him home. Please consider hospice fostering. You provide all the love we cover all the expenses and Boone knows that his life matters. You can apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms. And if you have a few dollars to spare for his care it honestly really does all make a difference. Lives can only be saved when we keep giving together. Boone's life is worth it. #allpawsmatter #youCANmakeadifference #foster #adopt #choosetosavealife

One of those moments where your heart can't help but swell... Boone may be hospice but he found his forever family. No matter how long he has, he will only be loved. So many heroes in this world and wonderful people, furever grateful that Boone found his.

PLEASE SHARE: ****SINCE COVID-19 HIT****** We thought we’d break down for you all that we have done since the pandemic hit to show you exactly what you support. # of freedom rides:: 27 # of dogs that were saved: 51 # of dogs in medical boarding (with constant vet care): 11 # of dogs in regular boarding: 18 # of dog in specialized obedience training boarding: 2 # of dogs found a foster home : 35 # of dogs adopted: 51 # cats in foster care: 1 (hey we just started) # dogs at the barn: 16 today (changes everyday) Total # of dogs in our care (as of today): 144 Total vet bills for TWO WEEKS ALONE for specialized senior care, recheck ups, spays, neuters, the works: $30,099 These are our numbers IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS ALONE & this doesn’t include all the dogs and cats at the Osawatomie Pound we take care of morning, noon and night. At a time when other shelters and rescues our closing their doors, stopping intake and laying off staff we are fighting nonstop to SAVE more lives! I’m asking you right now, in times of fear and panic, who are you choosing (if you are able) to donate to? People who hide in fear or people who fight for the animals who have no one else and battle in FAITH. Every single day we choose to live in the present and focus on HOPE, on LIFE, and on the LOVE all these beautiful souls give us that were dumped at kill shelters and abandoned or owners passed away, all the unwanted souls that need us and you know what.... we need them more. They give us purpose. They make us smile when all we want to do is cry and they bring such a shining light that you forget how dark the world can be and only feel their love. They are God's gift to us when we forget he's all around, these animals remind us what unconditional love is. No expectations. No fear of something we can't see. Just. Love. We have no idea what tomorrow will bring, we have no promise that donations will keep coming and very well could stop, but our purpose, our mission, and our rescue continues. All lives matter. Period. Animals lives aren't less important because a pandemic hits. If we stop because of COVID-19 dogs die, animals suffer. It’s that simple. Look at the numbers again. Do you have a few dollars to share to keep them going? If you don’t know about us take the time to read “Our Story”. We have no “angel”. We have my donations and your donations. We have each other and we somehow find a way to keep saving lives because small donations add up and together, with thousands of the most wonderful crazy dog loving people giving whatever they can whenever they can, we do the impossible. So I ask you now, where do you place your faith? Who holds your heart? For, the answer to all of the above, are the souls that are saved through the little red barn #allpawsmatter #youCANmakeadifference #foster #adopt #donate #everysingledollarcounts # of lives touched by A&F in two last weeks alone: immeasurable. #sharethispost #donateifyoucan #talkabouttheloveofarescue #morefaiththanfear These are just a few of the 51 adoptions photos in two weeks. All these dogs would not be alive today without you. Over 850 saved and so many more waiting.... share this post. Nothing is impossible when your heart if full of faith and lead with love.

These are the faces of old shelters dogs, some left to die, some dumped, some owners sadly passed away or couldnt care for. They live together in our shetler, on couches, dog beds and in an environment filled with only love. We run solely off donations and having been open just under two years have saved over 800 lives. Every dog we take in our care we fully vet, above and beyond as if they are our own because they are our own. We love them. We find them homes or for many that are hospice we are their only home. We focus on life. Life at this moment and who wouldnt want to be in a place where so many souls greet you with love and appreciation. Your donations are the only thing that not only keeps us running but keeps us saving more. 8 more dogs arrive today from death row. 10 more this week. $5 $10 when added up across a great number of people giving whatever they can whenever they can has an exponential effect to truly save the lives of animals that would otherwise not see tomorrow. All these faces are beautiful. All their lives matter. In times of panic please remember our furry friends still need your support. We know God will help us keep taking care of them and saving more and have faith you will too. Share this post. Donate if you can. Apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms to foster or adopt. Together we really can make a difference. We are not your average shelter, all our videos and posts and photos are evidence why. #beapartofsomethingbiggerthanyourself #youCANmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn

PLEASE SHARE: 10 souls were scheduled to die in at a high kill shelter Oklahoma. To be honest, more are still scheduled to die, so many more we cannot keep up. We lose sleep at night, we see their pictures, sometimes we first say no because we have no where to put them then can't resist, say yes, and it's too late... when you buy a puppy from a breeder or store another life is left behind in a shelter that could be in your home. If you love a certain breed I PROMISE you there are pure breeds in shelters too, kill shelters, waiting to die too, staring at a kennel with no hope in their eyes, praying for someone to choose to love them. We know we may not be able to save them all; but today, these 10 lives will get to see tomorrow. 5 had to be moved to medical boarding already. 3 on their way to regular boarding and 2 more to medical boarding. We have a freedom ride for 5 tomorrow because only five of them are well enough to get a health certificate to cross state lines. Of the 10 we pulled one with a broken hip, all have/had some sort of upper respiratory infection, pneumonia, HW+, old, young, and even dying. We take the broken, the scared, the suffering, and we do whatever we can to help them, and given them even a moment of peace. These are the faces of the dogs that needed us most. That no one else wanted or stepped forward to save. We may not be able to save them all but for these 10 there is hope. When the world is focused on darkness we promise to be the dogs in our care light. The deserve a second chance, honestly they deserve A CHANCE. Everyone needs someone to believe in them and know that their life has worth, that they mattered and that most importantly they are loved. We'll see five of you tomorrow and the other five will be in our new vet in Oklahoma's care until they are well enough to come here. Please, if you are home and bored and lonely consider fostering or adopting a shelter dog, these ten need you and me and so many more in shelters need all of us. And consider making a $10 donation towards their care. $1 per dog, to literally keep helping us save lives. HW treatment alone is hundreds of dollars, medical boarding, thousands, hip surgery thousands. We don't have excess reserves, we barely get by month to month with finances. We have no "angel" that gives a set amount. I could keep listing the don't but the list of things we don't have is overpowered by the one thing we do have....FAITH. And we have more faith than fear that God will help us find a way to pay, with your donations and with mine and that together we'll all be their angels and save their lives and more lives. Share their photos, do whatever you can to be a part of the movement to encourage others to adopt or foster, to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Then you can look in each of their beautiful eyes and know you contributed to saving a soul worth loving. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #theyarewaiting #seeyousoonsweetones #loveyoualready You can also send donations to: Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 Every little bit helps, especially prayers, if anyone has followed this little red barn they know how powerful prayers are, God listens, love is everywhere, and the world is filled with so many wonderful people who really do love dogs, this is a way to make a difference. Right here, right now, for them.

Two and a half days. That's all sweet Blanche had to experience the life that she should have always only ever know, which was filled with lazy days in the sun, cuddles on a warm cozy lap, a full belly, fresh water, and most importantly love. Blanch came to us from a home with 35 other shitzus - all but our three Golden Girls had secured rescues and then came to our care. She was used for breeding, the life she knew before she arrived in our care was something I know, or rather pray, she has already forgotten. Sweet Blanche stopped eating yesterday, couldn't hold down food, her body was riddled with tumors and this morning she crossed the rainbow bridge while being held lovingly in her foster mama's arms. In the two and a half days she felt the grass under her feet (although she could barely even stand) she puttered around the farm and her home with a confidence and freedom she'd never know. If you buy a dog you condone the life of breeding - regardless of the care - when it's still legal people will abuse it. I wish we were all at the point in this world that is now terrified of a virus that we could all realize just how much ALL lives matter. Blanche's life mattered, to those that reached out and rescued her and helped her find her way to our care and to all of us. Run, jump and play in the sun now sweet Blanche. Your light was just a little too bright for this world and you deserved better. We love you, always & furever & much much more.

Heaven gained the sweetest star this evening and her name is Nova! 🌟 Exactly two weeks ago, on 4/3, Miss Nova came to our A&F family from a shelter in Oklahoma City. In a instant, everyone that met Nova knew she had something special. From drivers, to vets, to volunteers, to foster momma, Nova melted us all with one tilt of the head, one endearing snort, and of course...the wiggle butt❤️. But unfortunately, we didn’t realize until all her medical results came in today, that Nova came to us with conditions we could not help, no matter how much we love her. 😢. Nova had a severe infection that, her 2yr old body wouldn’t be able to fend off, and we couldn’t help her defeat. So this afternoon, just after the sun pushed through the gray clouds, I held Nova in my arms as she left the earthly body that betrayed her and crossed the rainbow bridge to her true forever home. 💔💔 We love you sweet, beautiful girl. We are sorry that we didn’t get to you sooner, but we promise to love you forever. 🐾❤️

It's with a heavy heart we share that Brady (the cat we thought was hit by a car and helped rescue this morning) crossed the rainbow bridge to eternal peace. What we found out broke our hearts even more, he was never hit by a car, he was "just" a stray, who had a ton of crystals/stones blocking his urethra to the point he hadn't urinated in days which made him so toxic it caused the sores in his mouth (the blood) and he ate off the end of his penis. Our amazing vets tried for an hour to put a catheter in him, so we could flush them out and then potentially do surgery, anything we could to save him but it just wasn't meant to be, we even called our specialists to see if there was anything we could do but while discussing his potential treatment his vitals plummeted from the sepsis and the most loving thing we could do was to let him be free from pain. I can't understand how people can just leave animals outside and not take care of them, regardless of the circumstances, theirs or the animals. No animal deserves to suffer and cats and dogs need to be spayed, neutered, medically cared for, and most importantly loved. While this guy was in so much pain, just before Heather pulled him off the roof to get him to the vet he let her pet him, and purred. We'll hold on to that moment, and even if it was just one single moment of love we hope that's all that Brady leaves this world with. We're so sorry we couldn't do more. You'll never be forgotten, because of you, Brady, because of Bad Cat, because of Charlotte, because we know all lives matter.... Always & Furever is going to work harder to help more cats now. Run free in heaven sweet man, no more pain.

In 3 weeks we will have been open 2 years. When we originally opened our doors we planned to be solely a senior sanctuary, to take in the old souls no one else wanted and give them a spot to live the rest of their life in peace and love. We started with one person, with one dream, with one mission, to love the ones others deem unloveable, and to love them with our whole entire heart. In the short amount of time we’ve had our doors open, now 923 dogs lives have been saved and over 30 cats. Over 950 furry lives forever changed, touched by love, from kill shelters, from the streets, from owners who have passed away, gone into home, houses burned down, domestic violence, you name it…. We’ve likely helped someone whose lived it. We've grown to more than what anyone could have ever imagined if they knew the whole story behind the little red barn and all the heavenly connections that led us to where we are today, and while we started this focused on being be a senior sanctuary as we have grown we realized there was a need to be more, much much more because so many dogs, regardless of age, or breed, or health, needed us, and yes cats need us too; but, we had to grow and we had to learn, and we had to screw up and do things wrong, and learn not only the right way but our way. And because we failed, because we made mistakes, because we were willing to keep failing and learning and growing now that one simple dream is the dream of hundreds/thousands of supporters, volunteers and staff. We are more than your average shelter, we make every day count. We learn to live each day as if it were THEIR last and to fill it with as many moments of kindness, gentle touches, soft kisses, and sweet voices as we can, because every could very well be their last. We live in the moments of peace with them, where their past is forgotten, even if just temporarily, and help them find joy in the security of a soft bed, cool floor in the heat, and warm blanket in the cold. We’ve evolved because of the support of people like you, who love the dogs and cats just as much, if not more than (some) of your family  because they are our family. Animals are God’s gift to us to treasure, not mistreat, to love, not abuse, and to care for, not discard when the are old, sick, misunderstood, scared, or simply too much trouble. 950 furry souls knew love because of every single person who has support Always & Furever in every way. Over the course of the past year we have given back to God several hundred of our beloved friends, but they aren’t lost and we don’t count the loses, we count the saved, by us and by God and we know we’ll be together again, someday, just not today. Today we laid to rest over 40 of our original crew's ashes that lived in the barn on the farm, or passed in hospice foster care, and all of the photos are of our beautiful friends who live in heaven, just across the rainbow bridge they also have a wind chime, name plate, or brick and now a permanent resting place here at the little red barn filled with only love. These are just some of the photos that have changed our lives forever. So when you pull into the Ever After farm, see the Penny Lane sign, pass the circle drive and hear the wind chimes singing, know that each sound, each flower, each sign, each brick, each stone, each blade of grass has a purpose, touched someone’s heart, and was linked to a life that mattered. Rest in heaven our beloved friends. We miss you. We love you. Always and Furever. Thank you for reminding us every day to live as though heaven is on earth. *** Scroll through the photos, those are the lives your donations have gone to touch with love. Donate if you can. Always share their stories and posts and help us keep saving more.

💘🐾💘🐾💘🐾💘🐾💘🐾💘🐾💘🐾 IT’S OFFICIAL!!! Layla Lu is now a 3-legged Warrior Princess! Our sweet, strong girl has fought a long hard fight...hit by a car, surgery after surgery, a SEVERE infection, the side effects of all the medications, and a mean foster momma that made her do her stretches!!! But 150 days exactly after that stupid breeder threw her in the road like a pile of trash and left her to die...Layla lost her Left Leg. But we are still not handing him the victory..oh no!!! That will never, ever happen!! Layla has fought this far and will keep fighting with us by her side! ❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾 The Right Leg continues to show signs of improvement. Xrays today show more bone growth than even 2 weeks ago. So, we will leave the hardware on the right leg for 2 more weeks to give her some support as she learns to be a tripod. And then she will go back to surgery on 5/13 to get that hardware off. Then we will continue to fight the infection with these heavy hitting antibiotics until it is gone. And if, for some reason, Layla’s right leg doesn’t want to hold her up...we will. We will carry her. We will put her in her cart and take her wherever she needs to go. We will never throw her out or give up on her, bc we love this little amazing dog with all our hearts!! She’s not the trash...her prior own is!! Thank you A&F family for all your prayers and support! Layla would say thank but she’s lovin’ her morphine right now🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

We lost our beloved friend Howard this morning. He was bleeding internal in his stomach and found a tumor on his spleen. Our 6th baby, now lives in heaven with our Fab 5. We love you sweet Howie. May bubbles run freely everywhere and over everything. No more pain my beautiful friend. See you soon, just across the rainbow bridge with all our other cherished friends.

June 30, 2018. Our 13th pup entered our care at Always & Furever. Scoopy came from Emporia Animal Shelter where his former owners moved and left him behind in an abandoned apartment complex. How anyone could ever leave such a loving soul behind is beyond me. 7 days later, Mr. Scoobs found his forever family with our very first rescue fur-sibling Daisy and Dad Scott. This was the day he went to his forever earthly home and last night he went to his forever heavenly home. We recently found out Scoobs had a heart condition in February. 3 different specialists gave him days to live. They said to let him go but he wasn't suffering there was just no way he would survive. Well, sometimes when you're loved so deeply you surpass all odds and live for love. He had 3 amazing months of hot dogs, walks, steaks, meatballs, cuddles, kisses, car rides and so much love and last night he said goodbye, when he was finally ready, not when they doctors said. We all love you so much Scooby, watch over your dad and Daisy. They miss you, we miss you and go chase Bad Cat. Rest easy my beautiful sweet loving friend. Thank you for finding your way into all of our hearts. Scott Schneider - the first day your little duo met. Thank you for giving him the very best home a pup could ever ask for.

Two Years. Twenty Four Months. 712 Days. 1001 furry lives saved. Three years ago this was all still just a dream. Just a little farm in Kansas with an old grey, barely standing horse barn and one person who took out a ton of loans to follow that dream. That was it. There was no magic behind our secret. Just a huge risk and an exponential amount of faith that somehow, someway it would all work out – one year later - our doors opened and we took in our very first dog, today we take in our 1,001 pup. It’s always humbling and sometimes funny to look back and see our struggles from the beginning and compare them to our struggles now. We’ve learned. We’ve grown. We’ve loved. We’ve lost. We’ve made mistakes. We’ve survived. But most importantly, our dogs, cats, and our little A&F family has thrived. We’re more than just the animals. When one of us hurts, we all hurt. We’re simply more…. More than your average shelter, more than the standard rescue, just more because the little red barn is place where it’s ok to be the crazy dog person. To celebrate one month anniversaries of living past your previous euth date with ice cream and cake for the whole town, the go to parades with the pups and visit senior centers, and do Easter egg hunts, Santa photos, and Halloween .1k pup runs, and Super Senior Doggo Bowls and Valentines Day Dates with the Dogs and Doggie Dating with Social distancing and yes it’s even ok to dress your dogs and cats up in bows and costumes and pretty collars every other day and sweatshirts when it’s cool or just b/c your pup might have droopy boobies from being overbred, it’s ok to be that person because all it means and show is how much you love this furry little blessings God has lent us to take care of. Because life is all about finding joy in the MOMENTS. The moments that are never guaranteed and always when gone feel like they are taken for granted. It’s ok to love so deeply and hurt so much when you lose them that you acknowledge how hard it is to breath without them. We pour our hearts into every soul that touches us and they change us for the better. Their lives, all lives, even the ones we fail to save or have been the reason they are gone, their mission was filled and their soul had purpose. We know we’re not perfect, but we’re always committed to be better, even if just in the slightly way from yesterday and we have so much more to learn and grow from to help keep saving move. We cannot wait to see what the third year has to bring. So thank you to all who stood by our rescue, the few who knew it before the doors were open and stayed from the beginning, the ones who joined when our doors opened and to all who support us in any way today, we would not be where we are without all of your love and support. The little red barn is really an example of what love, faith, and hope can do. All three make dreams come true, remember nothing is impossible without them, you just have to be willing to fail and try again, if it’s worth it, you will, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse. 1001 dogs and cats were worth it. Happy anniversary Always & Furever family! Just a few furry faces to brighten all of our day as well. #youcanthelpbutsmile #foster #adopt #donate #youCANmakeadifference #twoyearsstrong #1001 #faithloveandhope #anythingispossible #keepdreaming #followyourheart

RHANGO MADE IT THROUGH THE SURGERY!!! He is resting comfortably and on his way back to our vets care!!! For those that didn't know he was diagnosed with megaesophagus related to a vascular ring and a major blood vessel was wrapped around the esophagus causing a narrowing that prevented food from going into stomach. We're looking into getting him a Bailey's chair and special diet a care and he has a LONG road to recovery but SO MUCH LOVE AND LIFE ahead. Thank you all for the prayers and donations! We raised about half the funds so any and all donations are appreciated and keep the prayers coming! He is worth it. Rest and recover sweet one. You are loved.

PLEASE SHARE: PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED! Rhango is struggling. His vitals have been slipping and he had to move to the care of Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty and is currently in an oxygen kennel. His lungs are cracklings, our doctors are worried about phenomena and needs 24/7 care. BW wise his phosphorus and potassium is low and his temp is low 98 as well. The estimate for this alone is $1500, we know he's a fighter and refuse to give up on this young puppy, please keep him in your prayers and if you have donated, thank you, as always, if you haven't please consider even a small donation, it really does make a difference. Please keep fighting sweet boy, so many people are praying for you and no one is giving up so don't give up too!

PLEASE SHARE: It's Medical Miracle Monday! LOOK AT TRISTON!!!! From chained and starved (the photo on the left) to just a week and a half later in our trusted vet's care under close medical watch and this boy is doing GREAT! He came in under 80 lbs (he should be at least 160 lbs+). 4-6 small meals a day in medical boarding and he is eating like a champ!!!!! Has put on weight. All the IV's out. And his poop is the size it should be finally!!! Now the seriously stuff: He's not of the woods yet and needs lots of prayers still. He has his surgery this Thursday to not only neuter but remove the large tumors on his side and his leg. Sadly, the doctors are anticipating that the tumors will likely be malignant because of what she saw under the microscope, but the key is getting good margins so please please please keep him in your prayers! This boy deserves so much more than life had dealt him and is ALL love and deserves to know the love of a family. And if you have few dollars to spare for his care please do. Saving a life is never free, or cheap, but he is worth it. All dogs are. We love you Triston. Keep fighting big guy! #teamTriston #yougotthis

Happy 2 year anniversary to the most beautiful place on earth, Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary! Some might refer to me as the "night night guy", or Jasmine's dad. You know, the person behind that tattooed arm you see in the evening videos (Sunday-Friday uploaded sometime between 8 and 9pm CST 😉) Yep, that's me, and my name is Jason. So let me give you a little back story. I lost my first rescue Bridgette in January of 2019 after 15 years together. I happened to stumble across the A&F page shortly after her loss and it really hit me. Until I found and started following A&F I guess I just didn't realize how many senior dogs are dumped, aren't considered adoptable, and then are left to die alone in shelters. I became incredibly passionate about finding a way to help seniors after losing Bridgette. I had to do more for her, and all the dogs who weren't able to have their person there until the very end like she did. I followed the page for months always delaying a visit to the barn as I kept saying it was too far and I didn't want to go alone. Well along came Brooklyn.. I finally sucked it up, drove out there, and went to an Open House by myself in June. I was welcomed with open arms and met some of the nicest people. Many of which I now consider dear friends, and some almost like family. I finally got to meet Brooklyn but that wasn't enough. I went back for the New Volunteer Orientation in July just so I could see Brooklyn and the other pups whenever I wanted. I was hooked. I started visiting all the time and doing whatever I could to help around the barn just to be around the pups. Yep, even scooping poop. Mind you, I already had my own pups at home, one of them a senior. The barn is special though, and all the pictures or videos in the world could never do it justice. You just can't get enough, and once you visit you'll know exactly what I mean. So I start promoting Brooklyn as much as I could on my own social media, and then I saw a post on the main page. Brooklyn, the dog reactive pitbull who I was in love with was in desperate need of a foster. Being dog savvy, especially with the breed, and fortunate to have a house setup to where I could keep her separate from my dogs I started thinking that I should do it. So I went and picked her up on July 23rd. We watched a sunset from the memorial garden at the barn and then drove off to her foster home. A reactive or aggressive dog can be a tough sell so I posted about her nonstop. Like daily. She couldn't talk or type so I poured my heart out for her. I pulled at all the heartstrings I could to try and get more help to find her a great home. August 14th and she was adopted, and that was one of my most bittersweet goodbyes. Now rewind a few days to August 10th. I met Pepe. A little old Pomeranian and even though he totally wasn't my type, I couldn't not adopt him. Pepe became my first A&F Alumni and he is doing great. The best part of August though was that I also joined the staff at A&F after leaving the corporate world. Literally a dream come true considering I never thought I'd have such an opportunity. I'm beyond grateful every single day. Through all the loss, the heartache, the bites, the pain, the joy, the happiness. You get the point. It has literally been a rollercoaster of emotions, and I think most rescue work is, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Probably been 600-700 dogs saved since I've been involved and it's honestly mind blowing. I mean, 1000 dogs in two years!? That's amazing. Can't wait to tell the next 1000 dogs good night, sweet dreams, and remind them they're loved. I acually do a lot more than tuck the dogs in at night though. I'm the PM Barn Lead so I'm there handling everything I can six days a week. Stop by and say hi once things go back to normal, AFTER you go through an orientation 🙂 Now I could go on about my next foster, or my other Alumni, but this has already ran way longer than I expected, and I doubt anyone is reading this far anyways. So goodnight, sweet dreams, I love you, and I'll see you tomorrow. Enjoy the random pictures ❤ -Jason #HappyTwoYearAnniversary! #WhatDoesAandFMeanToYou?

Welcome PIPPY to the ALUMNI family and the BISSELL PET FOUNDATION adoption for EMPTY THE SHELTERS! Second chance from The Little Red Barn! Happy Trails and Fairy Tails! 🐾💕 #littleredbarn #BISSELLHappytails #emptytheshelters BISSELL Pet Foundation Cathy Bissell

Welcome OREO to the ALUMNI family and the BISSELL PET FOUNDATION adoption for EMPTY THE SHELTERS! Second chance from The Little Red Barn! Happy Trails and Fairy Tails! 🐾💕 #littleredbarn #BISSELLHappytails #emptytheshelters BISSELL Pet Foundation Cathy Bissell

Welcome COCO to the ALUMNI FAMILY! She is helping us kick off our “Empty The Shelters” with Bissell Pet Foundation and is the first adoption! Thankful for this partnership this week to help more dogs and cats to find the homes they deserve! This IS rescue! Happy Trails and Fairy Tails! 🐾💕 Cathy Bissell BISSELL Pet Foundation #adoptdontshop #emptytheshelters #pennylanepups #lovethelittleredbarn

PLEASE SHARE: This is my friend Goliath. Many of you may know him from his good morning videos, the ones where I walk in and he greets me with a big silly yawn, paw shakes asking for love, and a gigantic stretch on the couch with an open belly waiting to be rubbed. He is around 7 years old and if you have ever met him you know how much love this boy has to offer. So why doesn't he have a home when just about everyone who has seen or met him desperately loves him? Well it's simple, he was use to fight so he has to be the only pet, which means no cats and no other dogs and no tiny humans because he is very strong. That's what scares people away and keeps him from getting the life he truly deserves. He doesn't ask for much, just a fenced in yard and someone to snuggle him on a couch, sleep next to, and simply love him. He has so much love I swear if you don't have any other pets it would be as if you had a million because that's how much love this boy has to give. He's heartworm positive and going through his second treatment right now and doing well and on the road to recovery but he needs a quiet home, with only a few steps to keep the activity low, or at least be a first floor kinda guy until he heals. So maybe he has a past, but honestly who doesn't? We all come with scars, some are just more visible to the world than others and while Goliath may carry his scars across his body for the world to see, his heart is still pure. He has issues but again, no one, human or furry friend, is perfect, and he deserves home. We'll walk you through everything, we have a trainer to talk to you, we'll set you up for success, all we need is someone willing to accept his love, who will protect him, his heart, and his life, just like he would do for you. So please share his photo, share his story, tag someone on a former good morning or goodnight video and show them how this sweet boy interacts. Talk to people who took him on a doggie date, he is in medical boarding now and deserves more..... he deserve a home. And please, don't just dismiss him and judge him for his past, help us change his life, and build a new future with the loving family he so desperately deserves, foster or adopt, he's waited so long. alwaysandfurever.love/forms to apply #Goliathneedsahero #justlookatthatface #pleasehelphimfindahome #nootherdoggos #nocats #notinykiddos #justGman #justlove

This sweet sad man still doesn't have a home to go to when he's released from medical boarding. I wish someone out there was willing to love him. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #shareGsstory #hedeservesahome #onlypet #alllove

So here’s a run down in the life of Always & Furever since 5/1: We celebrated 2 years of our doors being open . We welcomed 84 animals into our care. There were 61 freedom rides. 48 fur-babies went to fosters homes (3 of them were cats! We’re expanding). 65 souls were adopted and found their forever families. 17 dogs and 19 cats are in our care and being taken care of at the Osawatomie pound. We had 14 specialized surgeries including amputations, entropion, enucleation, muscle/tendon reconstruction, and tumor resections (this does NOT include all our our spay/neuters). 11 animals in our care crossed the rainbow bridge with love this month, 6 alumni met them in heaven. We have 136 animals total in our care as of 5/30 and get ready for this…..our vet bills for the month of May alone were $75,225. Over 200 dogs and cats were given the very best medical care, and you might say WOW that’s a lot! And honestly when I look at it, it’s amazing, we’re amazing. How blessed are we to be able to pay our bills because of donations from people like you and me just giving whenever we can. It’s so amazing! We don’t just take the young and healthy, we take the sick, the old, the dying, and if there is hope, if there is quality of life, if there is ANYTHING we can do to make their life filling with love and comfort and painfree we do it. We choose love. We choose to try. We believe all lives matter and all lives deserve to know what safety, security, and a little bit of peace, even if just a moment. And when it’s time to say goodbye, we hold them, usually I have classical music playing from my phone, several of us surrounded them, say sweet kind, gentle words, and they leave this world knowing their lives changed us forever. We don’t have any guaranteed funds that allow us to do what we do and 100% of all of our expenses are spent towards the care of all these precious souls and ALL from donations, like I said, from people like me and people like you. Doesn’t matter the amount you give, it’s that you give and that you know where your money is going….toward these faces, towards loving them, towards taking care of them, and towards helping them find their happily ever after, either here on earth or in heaven. We can’t do what we do at the level we do without your support. We’re not your average shelter, scroll through any of our posts or videos and you’ll know it and once the pandemic passes stop by the littler red barn, on a hill, in the quiet small town in Spring Hill, KS and I promise the second you do you will be changed. You can’t help but feel a sense of peace here, an overwhelming feeling of love that none of these beautiful souls would be here if we didn’t have faith that donors would keep donating, even when they have given before, and keep sharing our posts to spread the word of the magically everyday little things we do, just by loving the ones no one else is willing to love and helping others see their worth too. Every single day we all have the capability within us to make a difference, to be a hero in so many ways, either through fostering, adopting, sharing posts, prayers, donating, driving a sick pup to the vet, or even prayers for the animals who need them the most. We can change the world – together – one tiny act of kindness at a time. So if you can spare a few dollars to keep this amazing ripple effect of love in motion, donate, if you can’t then share our post, share all our posts, you never know who may be able too. If we weren’t able to continue over 1100 animals may never have known love today, and even though they are the sickest, the most expensive, the troubled, the broken, to us, to me, and hopefully to you, they are worth every single penny. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms to foster or adopt. Just a few beautiful faces in photos to remind you why we do what we do - doesn't matter the age, doesn't matter the breed, all these souls know now is love #helpussavemore #donatetoday

PLEASE SHARE: This is Plum. Her story isn't like our normal plea for help and one it breaks our hearts to share but it needs to be told. She was saved at the last second from impending death at Wichita Animal Shelter, just for being a young pitty in an overcrowded shelter with no one willing to adopt her back in July of 2019. One of our trusted fosters stepped forward that has adopted from us in the past and we placed her life and our trust in them. After a few months they told us they loved her and adopted her. They continued to be volunteers, fosters, and a very active part of A&F up until last week.... when we recieved a call that she needed to be returned. Unbeknownst to us and AGAINST our adoption contract some time ago they gave her to their son. The story changed from his mother in law wanted her out, to she was food aggressive, then dog aggressive, and as we were arranging her return she suddenly "disappeared". By the grace of God animal control found her and called us. She's lost 10 lbs from the time she arrived with us last year, we gave them a healthy, beautiful. loving sweet dog and Betsee (now Plum) was unrecognizable. His fur is mostly gone, she'll need to be in medical boarding with medicated baths, she's full of worms, starved, and her spirit is broken, as well as our hearts for her but she is still trusting, gentle and so appreciative of love. We trusted the wrong family. We placed our faith and her life in their hands and we failed her. We're so very sorry Plum. The last thing in this world we ever wanted to do was cause you pain. Please forgive us for not knowing then what we know today. She has a long road to recovery, but we're committed to getting her there and giving her the life she truly deserves. All of our dogs are our family, and just because we transfer over their care to someone else doesn't mean we stop loving them, and if they are not treated like your family too please don't bring them into your home, the only thing in this world they deserve is love because that's all they are. Sweet Plum, your new life begins, again. There are no words to express how much sadness our hearts feel knowing the pain you endured. To those that can, f you have a few dollars to donate to her care her we could use the help. It's very hard to ask for help when our actions indirectly led to her abuse, but never in a million years would we knowingly place a dog in jeopardy, and we plan to work with Animal Control to pursue charges. Abuse is abuse. Neglect is neglect. No excuses. No reasons. No exceptions. We love you Plum. We'll do better for you and for everyone. We promise.

PLEASE SHARE: EXTREME WEATHER ALERT! With the 90+ degree temps coming the GMan is forced to find coolness in this tiny kiddo pool and he just doesn't fit! And to be honest since we opened our doors the goal was always to put an in ground bone shaped pool to help our oldies with therapy, here are some of the reason why: Water aids in pain relief: Warm water has a soothing, compressive action that improves circulation and lymphatic drainage. This reduces swelling, improves joint health and increases mobility. Muscles relax, which is also soothing for dogs with arthritis, neuromuscular disorders and cancer. It's a natural anti-inflammatory therapy and always really fun way for them to cool off...like the stylish Gman. The benefits are countless the only reason we don't have it yet is because the bids we received for therapy pools where $80-90,000. That sure sounds like ALOT! It absolutely is! But someone out there may have something to go towards it and we're going to start saving for it today! Baby steps towards making G's dream of speedo side by the pool come true! One fundraiser at a time. All donations will go towards Bernie's Beach (and if you're donation wants to cover the cost we'll name the beach after you!). Looking for our swimming angel. G and all the pups on the farm deserve to live out their golden years to the max!!!! Let's start putting this dream into a plan into action so it can come true. I'll go first $100 donated to the pool. We got this G!

Kindness, love, attitude, and giving is a choice. Choose to give kindess to a soul who many never have known it, choose to see the good in the world despite the bad, choose to give love to a soul that needs a home - choose to foster or adopt and make today a day to remember. All these souls need you and so many more need us too. These are the faces from kill shelters, owner surrenders who sadly couldn't care for them anymore, or were abandoned, dumped, left to die... their past is over, we live in today and by sharing their posts, donating, fostering, or adopting, together... we can keep saving more. Over 1,100 lives saved in 2 years and it's only just the beginning. #foster #adopt #donate #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #whatareyouwaitingfor alwaysandfurever.love/forms #HappyThursday

June 30, 2019 - Kerry came to our care after being pulled from an Oklahoma kill shelter on the date she was set to die. Another rescue reached out to us because they said she wasn't adoptable since she was old and they didn't think she would have lived this long, she had an enlarged heart, had spent nearly 23 hours of the day in a kennel, if not more and could barely walk when we brought her in. We immediately posted for a hospice foster because if the one thing we can provide a dog in this world is a home filled with love then our mission is complete. And if we can't find that home we will be that home for the pups who sadly sometimes only have days or merely hours to live once they join our care. But after a wonderful volunteer came in and seeing our post they opened up their beautiful family to sweet Kerry a hospice foster, knowing full way it may only be a day, a week, if a miracle, maybe a month, but she'd leave this world knowing only love. Kerry not only survived but THRIVED! She had a family who adored her, furry and human siblings who showed her only kindness, treats, cuddles and love and almost A WHOLE YEAR later after she soaked in all the love and warmth and tenderness she had never know in her past life before joining our/their family, she left this world with full, beautiful heart the other night in her loving hospice fosters arms. The Kerry's in the shelters are the ones we look for, seek out, scoop up, and even though we change their entire world, they change our hearts forever. Thank you to the amazing hospice foster family who loved her through the ups and downs of both life and death, and loved her until the end of her earthly live and beginning of her new life in heaven. Run free in heaven now sweet little girl. You were, are and always will be loved and your life mattered.

PLEASE SHARE: Do you know what it takes financially to have a senior shelter/rescue like this? Not only round the clock care from a medical perspective but physical care, foster care, hospice care, financially we average around $60,000 a month!!! Crazy, Amazing, And Honestly sometimes totally gut wrenching because I don"t truthfully know how we do this. It's definitely a God thing, thousands of thousands of angels helping and a ginormous act of faith with a touch of insanity that more and more people will believe that the old sick souls are just as important as the young. When a new dog comes in we give them shots, spay/neuter, tumor removal, HW treatment (we have 48 dogs in our care that are HW+), fecals, cancer treatments, amputations, knee surgeries, eye surgery, ear surgery. Medical boarding which is $38 a night to ensure they are safe with a doctor's care. Down to even when we say goodbye and those expenses run close to $300 just to make sure they are surrounded by love. There is SO much you don't see that we do to make sure every single life we take in is given the very best chance to live a life worth living, as healthy as possible and surrounded by love. We do not have any guaranteed funds. I took out loans to start this, and when I ran out of money I took out more loans and credit cards and as we grew and grew more and more people started to see the value of the work we do and today the only way we continue to run is with your donations and mine, that's it. The operating expenses are minimal because I paid for the building and now its the dogs home. And ALL your donations go directly to the care of the dogs. That is how we continue to save and care or and love the souls other rescues honestly don't even give a second glance, why? Because it requires money and yet we look for those, not because we will make it back with an adoption fee (which we never charge) but because we know theirs lives matter too. It's about having more faith in the goodness of people who see their value that when we need them to the most they will find a way to donate and honestly we need them now. With the pandemic we have not been able to do in person fundraisers and the very best way you can help us keep saving lives is to donate. On this post, on our website alwaysandfurever.love or you can mail to 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083. When others shut their doors during the pandemic we kept ours opened, we have saved 450 dogs in just these six months of 2020. People can view this year and the shelter in place as a time of panic and fear but at the very same time remember the barn as a shining example of what it takes to have more faith than fear that everything will be ok. We continue to focus on these souls, and the other 120 animals in our care and know somehow, someway people will help us keep going. $5 $10 or $100,000 when given from love and to a place that only gives loves can change the world. At least for all these shelter dogs in this little red barn, our foster homes, and boarding that otherwise wouldn't be alive today without it. Think about we this barn means to the 1,100 dogs that have been saved to date, the families that adopted them, the fosters and volunteers their lives have touched, think of the ripple effect of kindness and love all from caring about the souls others threw away, abandoned and left to die. Now think about what this little red barn means to you...does it make you smile? Does it warm your heart to see despite how much the world can focus on the bad all these dogs exemplify are everything good and pure in this world. Dogs are probably the closest thing on this earth we will ever know to an angel and truly gifts from God to remind us how to love. We might be in a pinch right now with finances but we know we'll find a way to survive because the dogs and cats we care for need us to. So if you can help in anyway please do, donating, sharing, prayers, talking about the love of a rescue, our rescue what we do and more importantly HOW we do it. All dogs deserve to know love, real love. We're not just a temporary cage for them to hang out in until we find them a home. We are their home until they find a home and sometimes, like with Skippy were are their last and maybe thier only home. So help us keep our mission going. Consider giving what you can, when you can and keep sharing our babies photos because remember you foster or adopt one, we directly save another. #youcanmakeadifference #whatareyouwaitingfor #foster #adopt #donate #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter Ps Happy Tuesday! There is ALWAYS a reason to smile, and if dogs are the only ones on this earth then so be it, I dare you not to smile looking at all these puppies who are only love.

First radio interview last year.. if you are new to our page and have an hour and want to know the backstory of the little red barn this pretty much sums up everything that led us to where we are today. Open two years now and over 1100 lives saved #itsaGodthing

With so many requests every day that come in, who should we choose to save? Who do we say no to and who do we walk away from? How do ever walk away when owners threaten to kill, the shelters are going to euthanize or we know an animal is suffering? Who gets to live and who is left to die? The decisions no one else wants to make or buries deep into the corner of their mind and pretends these situations aren’t real or isn’t happening we are faced with every day. We face them. We hear the stories. And we help them. Kill shelters are real. Dogs are abandoned, dumped, neglected, chained, abused, tortured…. As beautiful and pure as the little red barn is, the majority of the animals that come into our care’s prior life was not like this. So when the request overwhelm us, when we have no physical fundraising events, when we run solely off donations and are worried about the finances, do we turn a blind eye and just say we can’t help them all? Or do we have faith, that somehow, somewhat God will help us provide for the care of all His animals no one else is willing to save? It’s one thing to say we do our best and then push out the rest, tell ourselves we tried, we don’t have the money and we can’t save them all, but it’s another to walk in faith, to KNOW that those that can help, in whatever way possible WILL. If that is fostering a special needs dog that no one else will foster, to open up a spot at the barn or in boarding, or single dog only home dog that most people ignore, every life is worth loving and every soul deserves to know love. So we don’t turn our backs when our bank account is low or new fosters aren’t stepping forward, we ask for help, we post more, and every single moment of every single day we beg, and plead and barter to find a way to save them albeit at the little red barn, in a loving foster home, with the protection or care of a boarding facility, through trainers, any option that we can think of we explore. Where there is a will, there is ALWAYS a way. If we had another barn, if we had our own boarding facility can you just IMAGINE the number of lives we could save! Open two years and doing what we do in our own way we have saved 1,100 lives! But what about the 1,101 life that we didn’t get to save? That we were too late, or just not the right fit. We know we can’t save them, and that is an easy excuse to tell yourself to help sleep at night but we don’t sleep at night because we never stop trying. We FIGHT, for them, we ask for donations to help the sick, the old, the broken, the ones no one else wants because if we don’t…. then they die and no one is their voice and essentially they will have lived and died without someone showing them that their live mattered and that they deserved love. Every single soul that comes to this earth has a purpose and it is all interconnected and related to love. No matter what we do, in all our efforts, even when we fail miserably and cannot help them our actions are done with the intentions to love and care for as many animals as possible. This week alone we will have taken in 25 dogs. We care for all the animals at the Osowatomie pound, every single day. We have over 130 dogs in our care and majority are sick, medical issues, medical boarding, surgeries, the young ones are in regular boarding, we do what must be done to help and continue to save lives. Today, we implore you to consider fostering. To be a part of something bigger then yourself, to have faith that even if you don’t know what you’re doing or new to fostering to know that we would guide you step by step through the process to help love and care for the dogs no one else wants. To donate, whether or not you donated before to know that so many more animals need us to keep asking. To talk to your friends about the little red barn and the love that is given to every soul that enters it. To sign up to be a freedom driver and escort our precious furry friends from hell to a little bit of heaven on earth at their second chance. To share our posts when we ask for help because you never know who may see it. You really can make a different, if you think you can’t remember this little red barn started with just one person, who knew nothing about dogs or rescue and just wanted to love them. That’s it. That’s all you have to do is just love animals and help become a part of something that the ripple effects of love has made unstoppable. Each day we are blessed to wake up God gives us one more chance to make a difference, to touch a soul, and to leave our mark of love. Choose love. Choose fostering. Choose adoption. Choose to save a life and help support an organization that every moment of every day chooses to see the good in the world, despite all the bad because the dogs and cats lead by example and show us how. These are just some of the faces we have taken into our care who need you now, the faceless photos not shown are the ones who need us to keep taking on the tough decisions, fighting the fight, and be their voice. Together, we are and will continue to make a difference.

I wish this post was to share good news, and in a way it is, for Griffen at least, but not for us. Today at 3:30 pm, after enjoying one last cheeseburger and surrounded by five people who held him love, our sweet Griffen crossed the rainbow bridge to live a life with God where there is no pain, no cancer, no suffering and only love. We thought earlier this week for a moment we had hope and anytime there is hope we hold onto it with all our hearts but the additional blood panels and recent xrays confirmed the cancer had taken over his gentle sweet and very very tired body and only God could give him the peace he so truly deserved. Griffin came into our care the day we found out he was left in a kill shelter and paralyzed and withing hours our freedom drivers scooped him up to bring him to our vets care and all we wanted was to give him a chance at a life worth living, with a family, but life isn’t fair and sometimes the happily ever we so desperately try to give these beautiful souls in this life, only comes in the next. So stand, run, jump, and leap for joy now in heaven sweet beautiful boy. You were, are, and always will be loved and never ever ever forgotten. Your life mattered.

As I pulled into the farm tonight I stopped to look at this little red barn that sits on a hill in Kansas and as tears ran down my cheeks I took a moment to reflect on what it means to me, symbolizes and has done for not only the lives of 1,100+ animals we have saved but the humans too. The pandemic has prohibited our community from physically being together but the emotional ties, the over powering love and simple sense of peace this magical place eludes even through photos will never be lost. So I had to stop and take a moment and give thanks to God, spirit, the universe, and all those in heaven who led, guided and opened my heart to help create our own little peace of heaven on earth. You see we lost a beautiful soul tonight. Her name was Polaris. She came to us from an Oklahoma kill shelter. Her body was wrecked with tumors, wounds, infections, and she was scheduled to die the day we pulled her but she made it here. She made it through surgery yesterday and fought and fought and fought to live until I got the call at 9:15 tonight to race over because she was tanking rapidly. I rushed in and the second I put my hands on her and wrapped her in my arms she stopped fighting. We couldn't physically save her, only God could but the most beautiful moment of her waiting to be held for someone who loves her to say goodbye was what we do and what this little red barn represents. You see the few moments I spent with her before she crossed was the very first time I met her. Craig escorted her to freedom and talked about her new beginning and wonderful future we promised to give her. Nikki met her at our incredible vet and held her after surgery and promised her she would be ok. And I held her tonight as she left this earth and promised her heaven was better. She knew we each kept our promise and left this world with only love. While we always pray for an animal to have a home and be loved forever by someone sometimes in life God only gives us moments. And those moments are everything. So when I pulled in the driveway all I could think of was how amazing this little red barn is and what it represents. Pictures and words will never truly capture the magic but once you step foot here I swear its like even the worst most painful heart wrenching pain can be momentarily eased with the recognition of its love and simply sense of peace in that love. The behind the scenes chaos, paperwork, juggling, returns, training, bites, fights, all that melts away.... and what we have is an organization, a following or rather a community of people who truly all believe that all souls deserve love. Polaris was a dog no one else would've pulled. No one else would've invested in trying to save her and written her off. But everyone who supports A&F in any way believes and agrees that her life mattered and those moments of peace with her were worth it. Rest in heaven now my sweet friend. I only had your kill shelter intake photo which is not how I want people to remember you. You were a gentle loving beutiful shepard who the sky now shines a little bit brighter with your star in it tonight. We love you. Thank you for being our reminder of why we do what we do and why we are grateful for God helping us continue to do so. So with a broken but full heart tonight we wish everyone a good night, until tomorrow. Please hold and hug your furbabies tight tonight and give them one single extra kiss just for Polaris and each one we'll ask God to send to heaven just for her.

This was written last year, we had been open just over a year and saved 300 dogs. Now with our doors open two years and in the midst of a pandemic we have saved over 1,100 dogs and cats. Grateful, blessed, humbled, and proud are just a few of the words to help describe how we all feel to be a part of something that is so much bigger than ourselves and simply magic. From our simple beginnings to our continued happily ever afters - every single day is different - there is joy, there is heartache, there is laughter, there are tears, but no matter what there is, there is always love. Your support keeps us going and every single dollar goes to the care of the animals. Did you know we average 130-150 animals in our care everyday and our vet bills are between $50,000 and $60,000 a month. WOW right?!?!?! Wow, wow, wow, why in the world are they so much you might ask. Well they didn't always used to be, at one point in our first year when we only had a hand full of supporters I was putting all our vet bills on my credit cards when we had just 17 dogs and it was around $10,000 but look how far we have come! The most amazing thing about this little red barn is that it's all the animals others look past and we flock to, that's why the vet bills are so high, because we take broken, the old, the paralyzed, the sick, the pound babies, the bite holds, and the dying. We invest our love and care into ones that only may ever know love for one single day, and that, to us, is worth it. I recently read a quote that went something like, God said give me your broken dreams, release them into my care and keeping and I will not only heal the brokenness I will give you a new dream. To be honest I don't read the Bible, but I know God is real and his love and healing for broken hearts and dreams is living proof through this little red barn and all the souls that are touched by it. So every day we wake up, with a grateful and full heart to keep loving and welcoming in the broken and helping them know that not all people are bad and that dreams, even if life didn't start out the way it should have, really can come true, at least the ones built off love, in the little red barn, that sits on a hill in a small town in Kansas.

What you see is what you get. His name is Capone, and he asks for very little. A bed, made a window, and someone to show him a little love every now and again. He’s a very chill senior who does NOT want to live out his golden years in a kennel. Capone is a very special boy and a very good boy, PLEASE share and help us find this sweet sweet senior a home........ #adoptcapone #fostercapone alwaysandFurever.love/forms

WARNING LONG POST BUT SUPER CUTE PICTURES ATTACHED! SO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN RESCUE? Well guess what? I’m going to walk you through how I did it. THIS BY NO MEANS SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM - and I likely may have missed a step here for there but at least this might get you an idea of what I did and all the steps involved. So why this long long long post, well actually contrary to popular belief, I don't really enjoy writing novels, but you would not believe how many people reach out to me and ask how I did it, if I would meet with them, talk to them and spend an hour or two and walk them through how we came to be...well it’s actually pretty simple, I had no idea what I was doing BUT I was willing to learn. I didn’t go to a million rescues and ask them how they did it, actually that thought never even occurred to me. It took a friend convincing me to talk to one rescue, just to get some tips and even though our rescues are worlds apart I caught some really valuable tips… like if I ever where to set up kennels don’t have them facing each other (will stress the dogs out), have the floors slanting in towards the drain and drains everywhere so easy to clean....so many things. But let’s rewind and take like 5,000 steps backwards. Every one wants to model success right? I am 100% for not recreating the wheel and if you see something that you like and is working absolutely go for it, but remember it has to be your dream, it has to be your passion, and it literally has to exemplify your heart and you need to be willing to do absolutely anything and everything to make that dream come true. And that was the magic of the little red barn – whatever needed to be done I was willing to do. When I had no funding, I took out personal loans, when I ran out of loans I put it on credit cards, when we had no volunteers I fed the dogs, I walked them every morning and tucked them in at night, oh ya and worked (and still work) my FT job as an attorney – I was willing to go all in, nonstop, without knowing if or how all the cards would be dealt but willing to take the leap of faith, believing in myself and knowing that with faith, hard work, actually no hard word doesn’t do it justice, endless exhausting excruciating work, anything is possible, and that is how I started our rescue – cliff notes version. But the truth is you don’t need to win the lottery, have a million dollars, or give up your full time job. I always tell people if you have a dream and are willing to sacrifice everything for that dream, then dreams can come true, but you have to put the work in behind it. For instance, did you know that if you want to legally adopt a dog out you have to have a rescue license with the Dept of Agriculture in the State of Kansas? I didn’t know that before. But what if I don’t have a barn or a building, does that make a difference? Nope. If you have a home and want to take in dogs from kill shelters and help rehome them then guess what…. YOU can start your own rescue too. Again start wherever you are with whatever you have and pour your whole heart into it and then magic happens…. Before the pandemic hit I was going to do quarterly “How to Start a Rescue” seminars at the barn. I don’t claim to be an expert and by NO MEANS should this be construed as legal advice, but I’m always willing to share what I’ve learned along the way but I don’t have the hundreds of hours to take to answer and meet with each persona individually, if I didn’t get up at 5 to feed the pups, then work my FT job, so I thought I’d share what I would’ve shared at that class – and maybe – just maybe, if someone has the same dream that I did, it would help them in a small way. SO HERE WE GO! Outlined below are my thoughts and steps and experiences of how a falling down horse barn became the little red barn it is today. Business Plan – Mission Statement – Highly, highly recommend them! Putting your dreams to paper puts your thoughts to action and focuses your goals, especially if you are trying to get donors. Little Red Barn (“LRB”) Fact: I struggled writing one, it’s still not clear because we are always learning and growing and expanding. So while it’s important it’s ok if it’s not fine tune and is a fluid document, at least it was for us. You Must Incorporate. Don’t panic it’s usually around $20-$75 dollars every state is different (And guess what you don’t need a lawyer to do it)! a. Pick a Name (names search on link below) LBR Truth: the day I decided I was going to buy a farm and start a dog rescue I posted on my personal page and asked for suggestions, all my friends and family chimed in on suggestions and I picked something personal to me – once I had the name I wanted I clicked on the link below to make sure no one else had it – they didn’t – hence, Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary LBR Hidden Fact: For anyone who knows my story Midwest Animal Sanctuary the acronym backwards is Sam (make your name have meaning – at least to you) i. https://www.accesskansas.org/businesscenter/index.html b. File the Articles of Incorporation – read through it – very straight forward. Are you selling stock? Nope. How many board of directors do you have? Addresses. Don’t get overwhelmed, if you have a questions you’re not sure of Google is always your best friend. One you have filled out (all of this is assuming you’re in KS) i. Send to: Kansas Secretary of State Memorial Hall, 1st Fl. 120 S.W. 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1594 or fill out online ii. Link above click on Business Entity Formation (AOI) iii. $20 Fee LRB Fact: One week after I decided I was going to do this and I picked out the name I filed my AOI (I didn’t even own the farm yet – I was living in an apartment – so if you don’t have a location yet that’s ok too! I knew I could just change the address when I did and that I needed to incorporate and get the 501c3 designation so all my expenses of building the rescue could be tax deductible. c. Next Step Draft Bylaws: Once again you do NOT need a lawyer for this – find a rescue that models your dream and check out their website, most have online that you can copy the text and use. i. These Do not get filed but are extremely important so keep for your records. ii. There is also some magic required 501c3 dissolution language Know your state requirements – a. Number of Directors Required i. Kansas/1 - Incorporator Required 1 ii. Missouri/3 Know your federal requirements - The IRS Requires 3 Directors/Board to be a non-profit If you don't have one right away it's ok, find the people you trust the most and need it when you file your 501c3 IV. So now you’re incorporated, the state sent you a letter and now you can apply for an EIN/Federal Tax ID with the IRS and guess what it’s FREE (whoop whoop, not much is free in this world but this one is). a. Go to https://irs-ein-forms-gov.com/non-profit/ i. Click Apply for an Employer ID Number (EIN) for Non –Profit Organization ii. Recommend applying online SS-4 Once you have that then it’s time to get your application in to be a tax deductible 501c3 charity by filing Form 1023EZ. Once again you don’t need a lawyer, unless you want to, but so much of these documents are reading, answering and understanding the representations you are making. a. The best part is too on the website https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1023-ez there is the Instructions for the Forms which walks you right through it. You can print or do online and it’s $275 for a small, new nonprofit (with basically no money) which is what we were. And that was that, a few weeks later we had our EIN and were officially a 501c3! And guess what – I still hadn’t bought the farm. But then the farm found me and I had to change the location with the state, but the EIN did not change. And that’s just about it with the steps to incorporate – That I remember. Remember none of this is to be considered legal advice. One you do find the location you MUST take into account city AND county zoning ordinances. Check these too before you buy property because every one is different and you may have to get a conditional use permit and go through zoning hearings. Your county building permits and zoning offices usually have websites and I found were wonderful with answer questions and setting up meetings to walk you through this. I’ll be honest – this time I hired a lawyer because I’m not a property law expert and he guided me through it. But the research is on you to do things legally and right so don’t forget these bullet points below. b. Zoning (how is a kennel defined, are you building a new building, how many cats/dogs does the city/county permit?) i. If only x amount then may require conditional Use Permits Remember how I said you need to register with the Department of Agriculture to become a rescue? Well every state is different and their definition of rescue, shelter, kennel varies so make sure you know your states requires and what you what to register to be. We are a Rescue Network which means we will not have more than 19 dogs on our property but unlimited fosters and legally can adopt out. With that we have an annual registration fee, annual inspections… tons of regulations to make sure that rescuers are taking care of the animals. So basically see the bullet points below but make sure you read the Act: a. Know your state i. KS under 20 dogs Rescue Network, over 20 Shelter 1. Adoptions – MUST register with the state 2. Fosters – unlimited # ii. Shelter/Pound (can take in strays)/Rescue Network (can’t take in strays) iii. MO Animal Care Facility Program And that’s about it the legal work and build up to get you open – that, with construction, took me 14 months. I gutted the barn, put in floors, a kitchen, electricity, water, plumbing, everything about it I set it up to be a home for the old dogs. When it was just me I never thought about us being a rescue, one person doing a rescue was just too much work in my head, we were just going to be a sanctuary where if I was the only one taking care of 19 dogs that would live there forever I would do it. I’d feed them before and after work and they’d live on couches and dog beds and in the open with a dog door and know nothing but love…. But we grew from just me to 3 people, to 10 people, to hundreds of people and now thousands of people who believe in the exact same dream that I do – that all souls matter and every animal deserves to know love - not just dogs but cats too! My dream isn’t just my dream anymore, it’s our dream. So if you really want to start your own rescue, know what your dream is, and follow it with all your heart. Be willing to be the person who literally does everything and if and when everyone disappears b/c they are snowed in or funds run out or bad things happen it’s your name on the line and your heart. Be willing to go to bed later, wake up earlier, tear your heart open, mend it, and do it all over again a million times so that one single soul may know love that never did. Be willing to be broker than you have ever been but richer in love then you could’ve ever imagined, that makes every single sacrifice and sleepless night over the worry of finances, their care, vet bills, staffing, just about everything worth it. And share your dream. Share your successes. Share your failures. Share your experiences, because then maybe someday, someone will be inspired to take a leap of faith and foster or adopt or even start their own rescue because they dreamed just as much as you did too. The rest are just notes below I would’ve talked about at the seminar that with the pandemic now likely won’t happen for awhile. We all deeply miss our volunteer events, our rescue became a community and to so many we are now family and we miss them. We miss our parades, our open houses, our .1k pup run, our Happy Hours, our game nights, our movie nights at the farm, the dogs make the little red barn special but it’s the amazing hearts of the people, volunteers and staff that give the little red barn it’s magic. Likely because we are all willing to do anything and everything to make all these animals lives better and now almost 1,200 dogs have known love and didn’t die in a shelter because one day I decided I was going to start a rescue, without having saved a dime, without knowing what I was doing and will a ridiculous amount of faith in knowing that even if and when I would fail, if I failed from love and was willing to try again, I would never really fail and somehow someway this dream would come true. So hopefully this helped, someone, even just a little get a glimpse of what it’s like to know that you can start from nothing and grow to something even more beautiful then you could have ever imagined. You just have to believe and if you don’t believe in you, then how can you ever expect anyone else to. So best of luck! Notes: Aspects of Rescue: Caring for the Dogs, Vet Bills, #Dogs, Rescue Prices, Transportation, Freedom Rides, Vet Runs, Food, #Dogs, Utilities/Overhead Costs, Varied based on Utilities, Fundraising, State Requirements to Solicitation, MUST - Register Charitable Organizations Registrations for Solicitations with Secretary of State http://www.kscharitycheck.org/register.html, Community Events, Finding Dogs, Out of state – health certificate, Record keeping, All dogs taken in, Vaccinations/spay/neuter/all records, State to access (vetting) adoption contracts/foster contracts, Follow Your Dream Follow Your Heart And Even If You Fail You Can At Least Say You Tried Just some photos from part of our incredible journey together.

Three years ago we were still just a dream, a childhood wish I had made long ago and simply forgotten until life reminded me I needed something more. Today we are a community, and to many family, of the most amazing animals lovers, not just in Kansas, but across the world. Thank you all for the kind and loving messages to not only make this birthday special but the donations,, support, prayers and love to keep this dream a reality. Because of all the people who support all our pups and cats in so many ways over 1200 unwanted, discarded, broken, and homeless animals, many directly from kill shelters have now known love. I am truly just like everyone else. I found a farm, knew nothing about construction, remodeled a barn, and started a sanctuary. I said there is no way we'd ever be a rescue because that was too much work and I didn't know what I was doing. God mustve had a good chuckle when he heard me tell my mom that one. I'm convinced he has a sense of humor. Now, today a full blown rescue with an average of 130 animals in our care each and every day and 100% all of us, with just about no rescue, dog, or cat training anything background learned as we went. Today was truly like any other day. I was blessed to wake up to 16 wagging tails, clean up poop, accidents, feed, make videos then go to work. And while this is my ordinary day, all my ordinary days are truly extraordinary because of this little red barn filled with so much love, and I wouldn't have it any other way. And if anyone can learn anything from my life I'd say please don't wait for God to make your wishes come true, help him answer your own prayers and guide you to your own little piece of heaven on earth because that's what this farm is for me and as long as you throw your whole heart and soul into it God will lead those who share the same passions, beliefs and love to you to make those dreams, or wishes, a reality. And even when we made the wrong choices or mistakes, its all about love. So the sleepless nights of worry as to how we will pay our vet bills, who is sick, what animals still need help are always all worth it, because like I have said over and over we have more faith than fear that everything will be ok. A barn built on second chances, run off faith, supported by prayers, and engulfed in love. So one more time, to all who wished me a happy birthday and support all of our dreams now to save and change as many lives as possible and surround them with love, even if just for a moment, from the bottom of my heart, thank you all 💘 and goodnight. See in the morning videos (with the pups). Until tomorrow, Jen Ps Look how far we have come!

It's with an extremely heavy heart we share that our sweet boy Justus didn't make it to our care and passed from a blood clot and stroke during our efforts to save him. What we also found was that his injuries were not from a snake bite, we believe he may have been used in a fighting ring and we are sending pictures and everything we have to the police. The abscess and puss build up was days old and he had been suffering. His former name from his owner surrender was "uno", just a number, not even capitalized. To us, he will always be Justus. A sweet boy who was dealt a horrible hand at life and finally found peace with God. We plan to bring his ashes to us on the farm so that while he has his heavenly home with God at least here, a part of him can have a forever home with us. We love you Justus. We are so, so, so very sorry that we couldn't save you. Your life mattered my beautiful friend.

Jason only brought lunch for himself. Ms Pickles has something to say about it. #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter

This afternoon I share a story I don't want to tell. One that is full of heartbreak. One without a happy ending here on earth. But still one filled with love and a soul, for a life that mattered and deserves to be told. This is Maddie. We took her into our care when I say this in all honestly absolutely no one on this earth else would have. How can I make such a statement, because after we pulled her to save her life we tried, we reached out to other rescues, trainers, four months we tried and tried and tried, and today Maddie said enough was enough. Her emotional pain was too much and there was an incident at her boarding. Everyone is ok now, but Maddie was not. Maddie lived with a pain I could not and would pray that no one ever understands. Her beloved owner ended his life in front of her with a gun. She couldn't recover. We couldn't save her. But we pray that she knows how hard we tried, even though we failed. We love you Maddie. We love you more than you will ever know and enough to know that if this is the only way to give you your much deserved peace then so be it. Please forgive us for not being able to find a way - if love could have saved you, everyone at boarding, in our crew and across the world would have made you live forever. Rest in heaven now my beautiful friend, it's better there - it has to be, it just has to be. We're so very sorry. You will never be forgotten. Your life mattered. And most importantly, you were, are, and always will be loved. Maddie is now with her daddy. So I guess in a way, she did get her happy ending - it just wasn't what we had hoped. Sometimes God has other plans.

There is some VERY exciting, heart Exploding, no sleeping, head Spinning, mind wondering earth shattering news coming our way..... but have to wait till tomorrow for the update. Wonder what it will be!?!?!? Till then, sweet dreams. Love, All our pups and the little red barn (and kitty cats too)

These precious boys have lived the entire 10 years of their lives outside on a chain. Yesterday they came to the little red barn and today they would love a home, foster or forever, please share and help us find them the love they truly deserve. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #goodwithdogsandkids #waitingonyou #whatareyouwaitingfor

Ever wonder what it's really like in a day in the life of the little red barn, well here is just my perspective: 5 am: wake up. Feed my two hospice pups, a cat that pees out of spite if I don’t feed the instant she is hungry. 5:30 am: run over to the barn. Let Sally out first. Make sure she has her stuffie. If I’m there one second after 5:30 her butt explodes and she goes for a swim in the river of urine. It was raining so walk each suite pup individually (aside for Austiny), pee and poop, check. Feed each pup. Head downstairs. Clean up 1900 puddles and piles of poop. Intro the two new pups (Hootie and Feedra) Hottie an older hound who was saved by another rescue but had a hard time being placed since he was older and Freeda a puppy mill shitzu that was solely used for breeding and had zero socialization skills. Say a little prayer no one wants to eat anyone and just go with it. Their energy feeds of my energy and there literally isn’t a single thing I haven’t seen in the barn so even when it’s complete chaos I’ve learned to just go with it. After cleaning, intros, time to feed – kennel certain pups (so they don’t eat each other instead of their food) and then clean again. Then off to work. Enter next shift. That’s how I start my day. Each and every single day for 2 and a half years I have greeted the pups that have come and gone from the little red barn. And now over 1,200 lives saved and changed forever. That’s just a glimpse at MY morning. Here’ some more stuff about what you help support. 5 am Pound pups are fed and walked, cat kennels cleaned and all fed. This rural pound was not open to the public before, only the adoptable animals were taken and the others left behind, unpromoted, forgotten. And when it was full… well I’m sure you know what USED to happen but not anymore. Now our beautiful kittens and cats get to go to PetSmart to wait for forever homes, or loving fosters and then of course adoption. The pups are promoted, just like our own, the ones we can take in the barn we immediately do. Other rescues have been wonderful to help pull and save as well. Then at night our team goes back out to walk, feed, and clean again. Freedom rides for today: well let’s see one beautiful bulldog with horrible skin issues that was scheduled to die in Oklahoma, along with two sweet little kitten both which sadly have to lose an eye to infection but will know only love from here on out. And another beautiful young pup from Wichita Animal shelter, again scheduled to die for fear but we couldn’t let that happen. Our bulldog pup is in medical boarding to make sure he’s not contagious, kitties went to a loving foster and Toffee is now residing at the little red barn until her forever family finds her. Let’ see what else… endless vet appoitnments made, consultations, visits, vet runs, prescription pick ups and drop offs, contact with fosters, reference checks for fosters and adopters. A meet and greet for Freeda who went to a foster. Genesis went to a foster tonight. Endless email responses, inquiries, submissions to surrender dogs, help with dogs, help with cats, help with pigs (yes people have asked) you name it we get the request. Did I mention the posts? Post pictures of the babies in the barn, share all the photos of the pups and cats in fosters. Amazing volunteers visiting our boarding pups, loving them, and taking them on dates and sharing their photos. Reviewing finances, worrying over financies, asking for help, begging for help, praying, knowing some how some way it will all work out, just like it always does, because God won’t let us fail. Hmmmm what else is there, oh ya maintaining, caring for, greeting people, and just about everything possible there is involved in running a rescue and the upkeep in the barn. I’m sure I forgot more – but that was our Thursday. Right now Craig is planning at least 15 more freedom rides for next week. Tricia and Meghan calling hundreds of references and answering emails and phone calls for adoptions and fosters. Bri and family and Deanna helping with the pound. Judy is probably in a car running meds somewhere. David on a transport or planning transport. Andrew is loving on the pups, Jason is taking care of his own pups after taking care of all of ours. Shelby and Marie are planning fundraising, Jane making a spreadsheet of our finances. Beth might be cursing at all the cat questions but secretly loves them because she adores Charlotte. Charlotte is likely peeing on my kitchen counter because she is hungry and I’m here typing just a glimpse at what our day is like at the little red barn. We truly miss all our events. We miss our little community. But we’re still here and when the world is safe again we’ll all be together, just have to wait. But we have our drive by celebrate Austin and Destiny’s 1 month anniversary Saturday at 1 pm. Don’t forget to stop by! And until we’re back to “normal” whatever that is, this is our new normal. Do everything single thing we can to save a life. If we only saved the old then the 1 year old puppy we tagged today would have died. If we only saved dogs then the 3 kittens we tagged would not have seen tomorrow. To us, every soul matters and we all have a purpose. Love one another and love God’s creatures like he loves us. That’s it. That’s all life is. Love. So now that I described our day, how did you spend yours? I’m sure it’s different than mine (oh ya and the 10+ hours worked as a lawyer in between, forgot that part) but to each their own. Find your passion, find your dream, and work is never really work, because when you love it you’d do anything to make your dream come true. I have no real point to this post. I’m not asking for money (don’t worry I will later ) just sharing what we do, how we do it, and really why we do it, at least why I do it.

Opening day May 14, 2018. We started with one single person and a dream. No experience. No funding. All personal loans. Tons of doubt but enough faith to move mountains. One person with one mission, to love the animals no one else wanted to love and give them a home. The old, the broken, the sick, and the dying. That one person grew to two who shared the same dream, then three, then four, then fifty, then one hundres, now thousands, who all believe that old, young, dog, cat, all lives truly do matter and deserve to know love. 851 days later now 1,207 dogs and 62 cats lives saved and countless human lives changed forever. If you ever think you alone cannot make a difference just look at this little red barn, search deep within your heart for what means the most to you in this world and I guarantee you there are others out there who believe the same things. We may have started with one person, but we never in a million years would have grown with just one person, we grew based off the strengths, interests, courage, and weakeness of others. When one of us fell down we picked the other up, the same thing we do with the pups and cats in our care. We take care of all who come together for the sole purpose of making these animals lives, just a little bit better than they ever were before, and if we do that, if we fill their hearts with even MOMENT of love, then together, we have succeeded. We have made a difference. And the best most beautiful reward is the look in the pup or cats eyes when they know they are safe, saved, and now forever loved. Imagine a place like that…. A little red barn filled with love. Three years ago I had to imagine it, today I can watch the video, step back, say a million prayers of gratitude for all the amazing volutneers, staff and supporters who have come into my life to make this little red barn what it is today and the only word I can truly thing of to fit describing it is “magic”. So thank you for all the financial support when we know we are always asking since the vet bills keep coming, physical support, emotional support, prayers, love and everything under the sun that everyone has done to make not only my dream but our dream come to life and continue. It may be hard work, it may be exhausting, physically, mentally, spiritually, it may test you to the core of every fiber of your being to see if you have the strength to continue but at the end of each and every single day, it is ALWAYS worth it. Donate if you can. Foster if your heart is ready. And adopt if you would like to add a new furry member to your family. There are a million ways you CAN make a difference in all the little things you do daily to choose to make this world a better, kinder, more loving place, especially for God’s beautiful animals. Two and a half years later, I’m humbled, honored, and so incredibly proud of ALL the selfless people behind the scenes this little red barn has brought together. So to those that I don’t and should and always mean to say but never will be able to say enough, thank you. Thank you for giving so much of your time, your families time, your social time, your life, and your heart to believe in something so much bigger than anyone of us could have ever imagined, to believe that all souls deserve to know love, and to not just speak your beliefs but prove them every day by your agains. Thank you volunteers. Thank you staff. Thank you supporter. Just simply... thank you.

Abandoned. Forgotten. Left to die at a kill shelter. Date set. Time set. Time approached, no one came for him, no one claimed him until we found him. We saw him. We saw his value. We saw his soul. We tagged him. Yesterday at 3 pm his life was supposed to end by the hands of a shelter that destroys life as if it has no value. We pulled him. We escorted him safely to a vet in Oklahoma overnight until we arranged an emergency freedom ride to get him here to us today, without even knowing that today would be his last. This is Dunkin’s story. He had four hours of freedom rides where he was sung to, spoken to with kind loving words, treated with dignity and grace and then a few short, but precious hours at the barn where he was embraced and held in the arms of those who loved him before God called him home. You see someone left him at a shelter because he was old, we rushed him to the vet and found out he had diabetes, pancreatitis, septic… he was dying and the greatest gift we could ever give him was to help him find the peace he so desperately deserved. Someone walked away at a time when he needed them the most but despite that in the few short hours he was in our precious care, he was so deeply loved by every one of us who was lucky enough hold him, look into his eyes and just simply be with him. Life was not kind to Dunkin but his life mattered. We wish with all our hearts we could have done more, but we know, at least for moment, he knew what it was like to feel valued, to feel comfort, and to be loved. Rest in heaven now our sweet beautiful friend Dunkin. God has you now. You deserve your peace. We love you. Forever.

17 years old. Blind. Probably deaf. Left at a kill shelter in Oklahoma to die. Now in the loving arms of her hospice foster. Only love from here on out sweet Latte. You are so loved. #fostersavelives

A year ago around this time one of our extremely loved volunteers was getting married. She wanted to have our barn babies attend but sadly the venue didn't allow pups, so we did the only logical thing a rescue community would do, we threw a surprise wedding and reception at the barn. If you didn't follow us last year this is worth watching just for a smile. We are so much more than a rescue and once the world comes back to a little sanity we can't wait to welcome everyone back to the farm. Happy anniversary Kelly and Matthew. Hopefully when you're ready to renew your vows the Pope Tweedles will be available.

During the pandemic its easy for everyday to feel like the day before but at the little red barn every single day is different. In the past two weeks we have taken in 42 dogs and 16 cats!!!! 58 lives saved from death row, owners who have passed away, gone into homes.... 58 souls that were homeless, some without hope ans may have never known love. From the freedom drives, vet appointments, vet drives, fosters, adopters, feedings, cleanings, walks, runs, more cleanings, sleeping 😴 what's that? We go 24/7 nonstop..why? So even if for a moment these precious souls know LOVE. OH YA and you thinks its tough introducing one dog....try 8 new ones together in ONE day! - oh ya sweet Zella Bella is living the first floor life now. Nothing is impossible when actions are based off faith and love. That's what we've done the past two weeks. How about you? ;) can you IMAGINE the vet bills for ALL these precious souls?!??! And not one single dime is from adoption fees. Say what?!??! Thats right. We believe if you want animals to stop being treated like property we have to stop buying and selling them. So we run off your and my donations 99% faith and 101% insanity. And at the end of the day despite the emotional physical and sometimes spiritual exhaustion ALL of this beautiful madness is worth it because in two weeks TOGETHER we saved 58 lives. How. Amazing. Is. That. We are not your average shelter or rescue. Nothing about us is average. And if we are call us out on it. If we aren't learning and pushing ourselves to be better and care for the animals better EVERY SINGLE DAY then we aren't growing. We know we aren't perfect, but I tell you what, as an insider speaking our team, the ones you may not see every day, that crush themselves so all these babies can live to see tomorrow, are something truly special. I truly do mean this when I say this little red barn is magic, the barn is filled with love and even though the work is endless, sometimes thankless, at the end of the day this is our own little peice of heaven because your heart can't help but fill with love when you look at a photo or get a kiss from a furry friend that without your love, time, and support would not be here today. So thank you, from the bottom of all our hearts to the volunteers, staff, supporters, prayer warriors, together we are living proof that we can mountains and all paws matters.

Imagine how much more beautiful the world would be if kill shelters didnt exist, all furry souls knew love, and the only shelters needed would be filled with as much love as this little red barn, on a tiny little farm, in Kansas. Alwaysandfurever.love #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #foster #adopt #donate #youcanmakeadifference https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/a-big-dream-for-the-little-red-barn/always-and-furever?utm_campaign=ocdonate&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=crowdrise&fbclid=IwAR2azTmSjqpEuZt561hPllUt5EXaTK6vRq1qXR1qdpDuWjAV31ifKKbpGVo Want to know more about our little red barn and how we started? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KBGW63K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If only love could erase all wounds to the soul of the past. You are loved sweet Remo. We will find you a home where you never have to fear whatever hurt you again. We promise. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #Remo #Oklahomakillsheltersurvivor

This was supposed to be our welcome Pedro video, until Socrates decided he needed to be in the video too. Every single dog deserves to know love. Thanks for the reminder Socrates. Love you all! #youwilltoo #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference Alwaysandfurever.love

Goodnight from the little red barn! A small, quiet, and ever so loved crew of pups. I promise you, give one of these pups a chance to be family, you'll never regret it! #littleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter https://alwaysandfurever.love/forms/

All he wants is someone to love him. Is that too much to ask? #TK #aoneandonly #superspecial #needsomeonespecial #isthatyoy Alwaysandfurever.love/forms

Who knew there could be so much love in a little red barn in Kansas?! It is truly magical ❤️

Meet our new beautiful friend Debo. He's around 8 and 96 lbs of honeslty to goodness gentle love. His "family" dropped him off at a kill shelter for needing a knee surgery. He is overweight which is also a reason for bad knees but being older and requiring medical attention got him a spot on the euth list and so we scooped this gem up and here he is today. He's been good with all the dogs here and truly deserves so much love. Please consider fostering or adopting Debo. Remember you open your heart to one of our rescues then we can save another. #rippleeffect #Deboisworthit Alwaysandfurever.love/forms

The long awaited wait is over. Your new President TK and Vice President Destiny. America is finally back on track. No more diets, bacon every day and spray cheese in between each meal. Stuffies will flood the streets and play time will be mandatory. Rest easy tonight my fellow Americans. These eight paws got your back. Together. They WILL make a difference.

If only every stray, homeless, sick, or abandoned dog could wake up in a shelter like this filled with so much love #notyouraverageshelter #nobetterwaytostarteveryday #lovethislittleredbarn Alwaysandfurever.love to foster or adopt today. Remember you love one, we save another. This is rescue. Open 2 and a half years: Over 1500 animals saved #youreallycanmakeadfiference

Locked up 24 hrs a day for almost 30 days at Wichita Animal Shelter. Most of that time in a restricted hall with no human interaction outside of cleaning in the morning. Angel lost her babies, her home, and almost lost her life too. She's just a baby herself. But tomorrow her new life begins. Please, if you have ever considered fostering Angel is waiting. She deserves to know only love. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #letsfindherahome

A shelter where dogs have a choice of where to lay, sleep, and roam. Someone to feed them and love them and care for them every morning and night. No worries of missing a meal. Heat in the winter. Air conditioning in the summer. And love year round. This is a shelter for the unwanted. The broken. The thrown away. This isnt your average shelter. This is.... just what love can do. This is our little red barn. This is where your donations go. To them. Thank you for believing their lives and HOW they live their lives until we find them homes matter. All we have every single day is this very moment and we treasure every moment. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #foster #adopt #donate #youcanmakeadifference

When asked to give this Giving Tuesday, if you are able, in a year with so much uncertainty, where money is tight, fear seems to be always so ever uncomfortably present, and our faith is tested daily, please give to someone, something, anything that helps bring light into a sometimes very dark world. Whatever that is for you, wherever you heart is called, to people you trust, an organization you know is true to it’s mission, and the people who would give anything and everything they have to it, that is who deserves your hard earned donations. For me, for those that know the little red barn, that’s Always & Furever. Our animals, any animal, that comes into our care or that we know of are treated to the same standard as my own, they are our own, because they likely literally have no one else. We take the ones other rescues look past. The biters, the broken, the sick, the reactive, the ferals, the old, the young and wild, the dying… and even when we have no idea how we are going to save them we find a way and make whatever amount of time they have left on this earth filled with love. That is our promise. That is our mission. Just to love them, as they are, for who they are, because that’s how they love us. It may have started this one person but I swear now it’s more, it’s much more, it’s a community of the craziest biggest hearted animal lovers and advocates, it’s a family of friends and volunteers who would do anything for anyone and care about the humans just as much as the animals…. it’s a movement or rather a journey we’re all embarking on together that is simply filled with love. A magical little barn that fills the world with so much hope and joy that every morning and goodnight video, every cute, silly, and completely ridiculous photo, and even every goodbye note can’t help but touch your soul and make you want to be better and do better, for them. Our doors have been open two and a half years now and in that short time we have helped a pound that literally no one knew about, was closed to the public, where the animals were never walked or cleaned, or advocated for if deemed “unadoptable”, and now in the year and a half we’ve been helping there not one single animal was PTS for space. And even though we are human and make mistakes we learn from them and grown and when we see something that can be done better we do it, when we see an animal in need we help them, and when we have the ability to save a life, even when it’s hard, when funds are low, when we have no space, when no one else wants because they have a “past”, we save them. All God’s creates matter. All animals deserve to know love and that is what we stand for. Over 1,500 furry lives now have been saved in that two and a half years, vet bills that average $50,000 a month, yes that’s not a typo $50,000 a month! We take the sickest of the sick, the amputations, parvo cases, cancer, mange, car accidents, abuse cases, neglect cases, hoarding cases, chained, starved, embedded collars, kittens trapped in engines, burned, you name it, sadly odds are one of our beloved animals has lived through it and all without a single adoption fee, crazy right? Well not really, because if we want animals to stop being treated as property then we have to stop buying and selling them. They deserve to have rights. They are souls not material things. And truly how can you put a price on a life? Sadly many do. But we won’t. So we come together, all of us to save them and donate whatever we can, whenever we can and that is how one, then ten, then 100 now 1,500 animals get a second chance. With people who give more than they ever thought possible and get so much more love than they could have ever imagined in return. That is the magic of the little red barn. So if you can give this Tuesday please consider Always & Furever, I promise if you ever get the chance once the pandemic calms down and the world reopens to visit you can’t help but feel it’s magic when you enter… it’s peace. Thank you for loving and supporting the ones other look past. They are our everything. And on GivingTuesday Dec 1, Facebook will match $7 million in qualifying donations. Don't worry we'll reminder you Tuesday too. Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks to our amazing foster and adoption coordinators, there is only one pup on the main floor of the barn tonight. #Diego and I decided to end the night with a story. He is a very well behaved boy, who loves to be near people and loves to talk back to people when they talk to him ♥️ Goodnight, Diego! #goodnightbarn #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups PS, don't worry - the suite pups all got the same story read to them ♥️

15 doggos from OKC and Wichita kill shelters on their way to FREEDOM today! El and her babies are the first to start their journey. What a beautiful day to save so many lives!!!!!! So many reasons to find the joy in this world, here are just a few of our reasons! Welcome to your new life babies. Only good things to come!

Who knew an old falling down horse barn could be such a special little place to house so many unwanted animals? #Goddid #wejustfollowedhislead #lovethislittleredbarn 1500 furry lives saved #anythingispossiblewhenyourfaithisbiggerthanyourfear

Rocko: 14 years old. Owner surrendered to a kill shelter and euth listed for age. Frosty: 1 yr old. Found as a stray taken to a kill shelter and euth listed for fear. Debbie: 10 yrs old. Owner surrendered for killing cats and biting someone who woke her from a deep sleep. Yesterday Rocko and Frosty work up in a shelter with no hope. Yesterday Debbie's world as she knew it and her loving family was shattered. Today..... only love. These three just met. Completely different backgrounds. This is what love can do. We're not your average shelter. It doesn't matter the age, the breed, their health or their past. Life as we know it is THIS very moment. Right NOW. And right now all they know and will ever know is love. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms to foster or adopt. Remember you love one we can save another. Its a movement of kindness for the unwanted souls others throw away and we cannot live without. 1600 animals saved later, they are all worth it. #nobetterwaytostarteveryday

From a kill shelter euth list with no hope frozen in fear, to learning to trust. A gentle touch. Kind hand. And open heart is all we have to offer you my new sweet friend. No one will ever hurt you again sweet Frosty. This is our promise. alwaysandfurever.love #choosetosavealife #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadfifference #notyouraverageshelter

Goodnight from the little red barn! All these sweet souls are looking for their forever family. We take the old ones, the sick ones, and the ones who found themselves on the euth list. We love them all and you could too! Please consider fostering or adopting and help us save more lives ❤️

All this precious soul wants is someone to let him be their little spoon. He is SO full of love if someone would just be patient and give him a chance. Almost a year in our care. TK deserves a home. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #specialneeds #specialboy #needsasmartpitowner #notinyhumans #nocats #deservesahome

Goodnight sweet boy. Merry Christmas my dear friend ❤ #peopleselective #dogreactive #notinyhumans #stilldeservesahome alwaysandfurever.love/forms #TK #foster #adopt #youCANmakeadifference

It came out of nowhere. I was walking Sally outside on Christmas day and she just collapsed. 4 days at the ER with the best specialists in KC. Numerous emergency trips to our trusted vet. Nothing can describe the lengths we would go to to help our girl. Every person she meets she touches their hearts and changes them for the better. Every single test possible was run... everyone we love and all of us are eventually going to die and sometimes no matter what we do we will never know why. UPDATE: THERE IS HOPE so we are holding on to it with all our might. Heaven will have to wait. The vet offered to help us let her go yesterday as there is simply no hope for recovery with how badly her kidneys have become but we wanted one night with her and for her to leave with us, here on the farm, surrounded by love so that's what we are doing and at 4 pm today our mobile vet will come and she will be surrounded by her entourage of love, stuffie and blankets in a place where its just a glimpse of God's peace until she crosses the rainbow bridge. Here's what I can promise you. If there was any treatment. Even if it was $50,000 to save her we would, not because we have that because we know we would find a way make payments take out another mortgage literally anything to save her. But there isn't. She is too sick. Sally is dying. So the only loving act we can do is let her go with dignity and grace. I also promise she is not suffering. She came back with sub q fluids and pain meds and while she's a little more high than normal she does not feel pain. This horrific ache of knowing that we cant save her and need to let her go is like none other, but for all the love and joy and laughter this precious soul gave us we will bare the unbearable for our girl, for all of our silly Sally. Hold her close in your heart today. She feels all your love.

Alright folks. Right or wrong this little lady is going out fighting and we're going out with her. She perked up a bit. Waddled to the car and is now back at our trusted vets care who promises us she is not suffering and maybe, just maybe, needs a few more days on heavy antibiotics and fluids and about a million more prayers and MAYBE she has a chance to get better. We know its a long shot. We are praying we can do the fluids in her suite here on the farm but one of her levels improved a little this morning so damn it we HAVE to try. Please please please pray for Sally. 4 o'clock date to heaven canceled. Maybe God wants her to keep spreading his joy here just a little bit longer. We are NOT giving up on our girl.

Another day of good news. Sally’s Numbers are all going in the right direction and she even had enough sass to pull out her IV line! As much as we want her back we need to make sure she continues trending in the right direction so she will be at the vet for another night. She is getting plenty of stuffies and lots of love. Thank you all for the continued prayers, we appreciate every single one and know that we certainly don’t do this alone. #loveyousally

We cannot express our gratitude to the Spring Hill Fire Department and Miami County Sheriff Deputy Yates and Sgt Talley for being so fast and caring. Out of nowhere the barn suddenly started to fill with smoke to where you could barely see and we had no idea why or where, but immediately called 911. Turns out there was a box of dog biscuits on the stove and somehow the knob turned on and the box and biscuits caught on fire. We also forgot we had a fire extinguisher but now mounted on a post so easily assessible. The first responders were truly wonderful and so kind. Sally got to be carried/thrown out of her suite. TK and I flew out of the upstairs/sliding down the steps to the far yard and I totally forgot Bandit was here and left him behind in his suite but he forgives me. All downstairs dogs got out safely - everytime one was out, another would come it, so we need to work on our fire drill skills because they were quite honestly terrible and panicked and we never practiced then before and everyone thought it was a game of you go in, I go out, then you got out we all come in. Mandy met the pack and did great, thankfully no one made her dessert and all our pups expressed their appreciation by serenading our amazing first responders. In all seriousness though we are so so grateful for their help and all the immediate outreach of love and support. The entire farm and possibly 10 mile radius smells like burnt biscuits now but God was definitely watching over and protecting our little red barn and all these precious pups. I may have been crying then laughing and will now completely pass out in sheer emotional exhaustionor throw up (TBD) but ultimately am so so so grateful that all is ok! We FOR SURE are our own reality TV show but of everything that could have happened tonight, we are honestly so very blessed. PS no one has to tell Bandit I forgot him. Our secret. No one can ever say running a rescue is boring. #burnedbuscuitsistheproof #lovethislittleredbarn #andallthesepreciouspups #andthecommunityithascreated We so so so very blessed. #RIPdogbiscuits

A week ago today Sally had a date with heaven and then decided to stay. Today, by God's amazing work, ALL her test levels are good and she doesn't need a recheck until 3 months!!!!!! There was no explanation why or how she was so sick and dying or medical reason why she got better. Our vets believed she would and that we needed to fight, we trusted them and went all in and faith and prayer did the rest. Today also 16 dogs were saved from OKC kill shelter, 3 went to another wonderful rescue who stepped up to help, and 3 more to our care tomorrow all of whom we vowed to help any animal on the euth list there so no dog or cat died over the holidays there since the euth list didn't stop and crew of amazing freedom drivers drove them to our care arriving this afternoon to he seen by our vets first so we can find them homes. Then tonight our first in barn fire where no pups or people were hurt, only a box of burnt dog biscuits were sent to heaven, but so many lessons of how we can do better were learned. If we didnt make mistakes, we wouldn't be human. If we didn't learn from them we wouldn't improve. And if we didn't have courage to make them the little red barn would not exist. With all the emotions I can't help but sit here in humble gratitude and recognize that with every lesson there is a blessing. With every life saved another opportunity to spread more love. And now with Sally staying her adventures fill the world with smiles and giggles and so much joy but most importantly a daily reminder that no matter what the past or even current circumstances to live in this moment. All is well at the little red barn. All are safe. God is so very good. And our hearts are full.

Update: Jordan has found his forever home! Every now and then a completely broken but beautiful soul comes in our care and utterly steals all of our hearts. Life has not been kind to Jordan. His brother, who was his best friend, and him found themselves on the euth list in Oklahoma in a rural shelter to top it off both became sick with parvo and needed immediate help. Once we heard we tagged them both got them to the vet but Pippin didn't make it. Jordan beat parvo but is lost without his brother and very scared. He doesnt understand that he is safe and that's OK. We won't rush him. He's been through enough. Now we just love him as he is and time will heal his wounded heart. This boy is so gentle and terrified without an aggressive bone in his body towards other dogs. Its people who scare him which breaks our hearts even more. We love you Jordan and soon, we pray, you'll know more peace than fear in your heart. Goodnight my newest beautiful love. Sweet dreams. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms 🐾❤ #foster #adopt

#RIPRJ #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #hospicefostersareangels

Sweet Leonardo joined his wonderful foster today. We love you buddy, so much. #hospice #Leonardo #pennylanepups

***HELP*** Cancer Sucks. This is Leonardo and this precious guy is in need of a hospice foster. We don’t know how long he has left, but however long it is we are determined to make it a time full of love, attention, warm beds, soft blankets, delicious bones, and all the pets Leonardo could possibly want. Leonardo needs a quiet place to lay his head and just be loved. He will do best as an only dog and has done well with children. Please Help us find Leonardo the happily furever after that he deserves… alwaysandFurever.love/forms #fosterleonardo

Hospice fostering is one of the most selfless acts anyone could do for a pup. These fosters know that the dogs end is very near but they still take them in, and show them love like no other. All while knowing their heart will be broken in the end. But to them- that heartache is worth it all to make an animals last few days or months worth it. Leo left with his hero tonight... He has chicken already cooked and waiting for him when he gets home ❤️. He will be so spoiled and so loved on until the end. Thank you to this amazing person for taking Leo and loving him. We can’t wait to see him living like a king with you! ❤️🐾 #Leo #hospicefosters #alwaysandfurever #thankyoutoourfosters

Sometimes the split second decisions that have to made are life and death. Abbie, a 5 year old Great Pyranese Mix, was very ill with an infected uterus that was affecting her kidney function. She needed emergency surgery that cost $800 to take care of her, and we had to decide fast if we would be able to save her life. This girl deserved a chance to live so we made a promise to her to get her the surgery she needed. Abbie's needs your prayers and support as she recovers and looks forward to the life ahead of her.

This is Decker, life has not been kind to him, and to add to his struggles this sweet boy got diagnosed with the dreadful “C” word. He needs a hero...not one in a cape...just a normal one, with a warm home and a bed that he can spend his final time in. With the type of cancer he has it will be a few months. And in those few months we want him to know nothing but unconditional love and endless cheeseburgers. We can’t control the amount of time we have with him but we can show him what kindness, love and a home is. Hospice fosters are truly special and to walk this journey will not be easy, but to Decker it will mean the world to him. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #CANCERSUCKS #lovethelittleredbarn #notallheroswearcapes

Please share: This is our beautiful friend Artemus. He was scheduled to die at Wichita Animal Shelter November 1, 2020 and we could not let that happen. We grabbed him the next day and he's been waiting for a home now for over three months. He was found as a stray and euth listed for not being good with other dogs. Honestly, I'm not good with all people and no one gave me a death sentence for it. The harsh cruelty we place on animals who aren't perfect is astounding. He absolutely LOVES people and thrives in a home but finding a foster or adopter than has no other animals is so hard and this poor broken boy doesn't understand. Please share his story, he is around 2 years old and has sooooo much life and love in him that he would make some open hearted family a wonderful companion. Just because he's a solo pup doesn't mean he doesn't deserve love. Until we find him a home he will be in boarding so share, share, share his story. We need to turn that beautiful frown upside down and fill his life with smiles. alwaysandfurever.love/forms to foster or adopt, you really can make a difference, especially to Artemus. He is waiting, what are you waiting for?

**HELP** HOSPICE FOSTER NEEDED** When a dog has a matter of weeks/months to live it is up to us to make those days beautiful. This is Decker. After what was already a hard lived life Decker now has a pretty aggressive form of cancer. But our focus is not on the cancer. Our focus is on coming together to do whatever we can to help all the rest of Decker’s days be better than all the ones that have passed. Decker needs a home. He needs a quiet, safe place to rest his head. A place where he can know he is loved and cared for, a place where he can know he is wanted. A place where belongs. PLEASE SHARE and help us find Decker his furever home, for no matter how short a time that may be. #hospicefosterneeded #fosterdecker alwaysandFurever.love/forms

Please share: Meet Foxy and Tara. They are a completely adorable bonded pair of fixed corgis whose loving owner had to go into hospice care and we have promised to find them a loving home together. Foxy, 14 years old, Male and Tara, 10 years old, are both good with other dogs, and cats and are housetrained. Foxy up until Covid was a therapy dog that visited the patients at Siteman Cancer Center several times a month. We'd love more than anything to find them a home, foster or forever, but must be together. You can apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms but until then.... little red barn here they come! We love you both already! ❤ 🐾 🤍

Goodnight, TK. Happy 1 year anniversary with us bud. It's the day your new life started. A new life were you've known only love, compassion, and understanding. We promise this will never change. #adoptTK #notyouraverageshelter #littleredbarn #pennylanepups https://alwaysandfurever.love/forms/

Dear Snowball, we promise we tried. We tried hard. We pray that you felt the love surrounding you as you passed. That you knew you were loved, that you were important, and that you would be remembered. Run free sweet boy. A big thank you to VESH of Wichita for spoiling this boy on his last day and for holding him as he passed.

Please share: After 13 years with his family Titan was dropped off at a shelter tonight. Titan has a numerous masses on his body, one is an open mass on the back of his neck. The owner stated that the mass will swell and ooze blood. Owner stated that he has been eating and drinking normally, doesn’t appear to have any issues with mobility but also has masses on his chest and stomach. Due to Titan's medical issues poor Titan is not a candidate for adoption and needs a rescue to save his life and the second we heard he needed help we couldn't leave him behind soooo #tagged #safe #littleredbarnhereshecomes. We are getting him out TOMORROW and to the emergency vet so his oozing tumors can be immediately assessed and then will bring him here to our specialists where we can find him the very best family to love him forever and until them we promise with all our hearts to love him too. If you can donate anything to his medical to help save his life please do, it is never free, or even cheap but always, always, always worth it. Hold tight our little Fighter Titan, we are COMING to get you!!! Help is on the way!

Four years ago today the childhood dream so many of us have of saving dogs became more than just a dream when God led me to stumble across this little farm that never even made it on the market. While others could've looked at the barn and only saw horses, I saw hope, not only for all the lost souls of so many precious old pups sitting in kill shelters but for me. Hope is the reason I can wake up every morning despite the weather, the ailments, the exhaustion, the heart aches, the financial worry, or whatever obstacles yesterday brought with a smile on my face and greet all the beautiful souls God has entrusted into our care with love and joy. Hope and all these animals remind us to leave yesterday in the past, to be present in today and to make today matter. Hope will always give us a reason to believe in the good in the world, the good in God's animals, and the good in each other. Hope is everything to us and the little red barn and if all we ever do is fill one animal or human's life with hope of a better today and even more beautiful tomorrow, then for that day alone we have succeeded. It wasn't easy to get where we are today but with all my heart and soul I can promise it was worth it. If I can share anything with anyone who is listening I promise I'm just like you. I didn't have a bank load of money, I had zero experience or knowledge of taking care of dogs, running a rescue, funding a rescue or any practical background that made sense for me to take the risk to start this but I had a heart full of love I knew I needed to give to these animals and I was willing to learn, or rather more importantly I was willing to try and willing to fail and that was enough. And if you follow your dreams, lead with your heart, and never give up even when absolutely everyone around you tells you that you won't succeed or can't sustain or to slow down (over and over and over again) well if you keep going then who knows maybe someone day if you do there will be more than one little red barn, maybe two or three or hundreds that together could sprinkle a tiny little bit of heaven all throughout this not so perfect but always beautiful earth. In May we will be celebrating our 3rd year with our doors open and have saved almost 1800 furry lives to date. Thank you all for believing, like we do, that all souls matter and every one deserves to know love, even if only for a moment.

All with different pasts, every one needing a new beginning... 18 pups that just met this week, yesterday, or today. You'd never know this was a shelter for the abandoned, unwanted, or homeless because all you can see and feel the moment you step into this little red barn is love. The only two things that are constant at the little red barn are change and love. Remember you choose to foster or adopt one, then we can save another. 1700 lives saved together. This is rescue. #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn Alwaysandfurever.love/forms #youcanmakeadifference 🐾 ❤

The world really is filled with so much love, you just have to know where to find it. #thelittleredbarn #noloveliketheloveofarescue #foster #adopt Alwaysandfurever.love/forms Remember you choose to love one, we save another. Over 1700 lives saved together. ❤ 🐾 #youcanmakeadifference 🐾 ❤

Please share: This is our beautiful new friend Jasmine. Jasmine is an 8 year old pocket pitty that has spent her entire life chained and abused. Her ears are butchered, and her teeth are nearly all filed. She was picked up by animal control as a roaming stray, and it was later discovered that she is suffering from end stages of heartworms. It is possible for her to not have much longer left to live. It could be 6 months or 6 years depending on what her heart can handle, but the rescue she is with in Louisiana reached out in hopes that we could her with a home so that she can feel love and warmth before she leaves this world. She is nonreactive to other pups and loves a kind gentle touch from all humans. She loves to sleep all day and snack on treats. She is very scared of most things. Loud noises, fast movements will send her pancaking to the ground or nervous peeing it is heart crushing that such an innocent precious soul has so much love to give and is deathly afraid of her own shadow. Please share her post, she is on her way to us this week and if there is anything we can do medically to help her HW treatment we will but more than anything in this world we want is to find her a loving home. Alwaysandfurever.love/forms to be a hospice hero. She is waiting and her life matters too.

Updated: Medical Foster hero found! Gwendolyn needs our help! A child fell on her and they fell down 15 stairs and now both her elbows are broken. She was surrendered to an emergency vet where the family didn't even want to pay for the cost of the xrays to help her and could no longer used for breeding as planned. The estimate to save her life and legs is around $5,000. She is heavily sedated now and not in pain but she will need pins put in and corrective orthopedic surgery and when we heard she needed someone to help save her we could not say no. Her little life just began and since we can help save her legs we are going to do whatever it takes. Please consider a donation, every dollar helps. We have promised her the very best care possible and know no matter what together we will find a way to help her. Have faith little one, you're going to be ok, it may be a long road to recover but we promise we will love you thought it.

#RIPJasmine #hospicefostersareangels #alwaysandfurever

Hoping everyone's day begins with as much love as ours 💘 you'd never know these are the pups that were once homeless, others threw away and we cannot imagine our lives without. #notyouraverageshelter Choose to save a life. Foster or adopt. Remember you love one, we save another. Over 1800 lives saved together #thisisrescue Alwaysandfurever.love 🐾 ❤ #youcanmakeadfiference

This is our new friend Oliver Henry. We don't know much, or really anything about his past. At around 15 years old he found himself at a shelter and started to deteriorate there and the shelter reached out for help. You see Oliver Henry has a 6/6 heart murmur. He has been started or heart meds but this little 15 pound nugget doesn't have much time left on this earth and desperately need a home so when we heard his story we started reaching out to fosters and a wonderful family agreed to love him until God calls him home. It may not be long, but we all know love gives everyone a reason to live and even if only for a moment Oliver Henry will know what it's like to have a family, to have a home, and when it is time, when his heart is ready, to cross the rainbow bridge in the arms of someone who loves him. This is hospice fostering. Allowing your heart to break so theirs can beat with a heart full of love. Just another way to be a behind the scenes hero to a beautiful little soul who otherwise may never have known love. So welcome Oliver Henry! Your new life begins today and only love from here on out. This is our promise.

Please share: Help! Hospice Foster needed! This is our new beautiful friend Mama Stria. She is a 10 year old lab who was one of 16 dogs from a hoarding case. She and the other dogs (many are believed puppies from her previous litters) were discovered to be living in horrific conditions when their owner passed away. Details of the home are heartbreaking, no doors only tarps covering entrances, feces 3 inches deep covering the floors that turned into "soup" when there was any rain, and a diet consisting of frozen chicken nuggets, vienna sausage and Ol' Roy dog food that was poured onto the floor for her the other dogs to share. Mama Stria nor any of the other dogs have ever had any vet care until they were rescued. Mama Stria's teeth are worn down to her gums and she has an abdominal mass attached to either her spleen or liver. Despite all she has lived through Mama Stria is good with other dogs, but sometimes needs her space respected and needs to be fed alone due to her past. Mama Stria has never known the comfort of a bed, the safety of a home, or the love of a family. Please share her post to help her find all of these things in her final days before cancer takes her and God calls her home. More than anything we want to fill her heart with love and thats exactly what we plan to do. If you're wiling to open your heart and home to her please apply at alwaysandfurever.love/forms. Yes your heart will breat, but hers will learn to know love because of you, and that makes every moment worth it. And if you can donate anything to her care please do, it's never free to save a life but always worth it. Hold tight my new beautiful friend we are COMING to get you! Only love from here on out, that is our promise.

Please share: Zues was adopted as a puppy from a shelter 6 years ago, he's altered and chipped but has been vomiting after eating and is very lethargic. He was surrendered to a shelter today and due to his medical he is not an adoption candidate and needed an immediate rescue tag or his life was at risk for a mercy euth. His owners stated that he has been throwing up after he attempts to eat his food for the last month. The owners said they could not afford to get him to the vet but did try switching food to see if that would help but it did not. The owners also stated he has lost lots of weight in the past month. There likely is a possible obstruction in his stomach but would require x rays and then possibly surgery. and this poor sweet boy has been suffering too long. Zues is still very friendly and playful with the children and other dogs. Zues is still drinking normally and uses the bathroom normally other then slightly loose stool and we CANNOT let him suffer anymore so #tagged #safe #notdyingtoday #littleredbarnherehecomes We are working to get a ride from him to the emergency vet in Wichita RIGHT NOW and PROMISE to get him all the medical care he needs to get him back to the life he deserves and should live pain free and he will never be given up again. If you can donate anything to his care please do, donations can also be called into VESH at (316) 262-5321. It's never free to save a life but ALWAYS worth it. Hold tight our sweet little man, we are COMING to get you!!!! Only love from here on out. This is our promise.

You cannot tell me this doesn't make your heart smile!!! Please help us welcome our very own bucking Bronco to the barn!!! This precious pocket pitty was on death row and has been battling a horrible case of kennel cough. He is FINALLY cleared and clearly excited to join the LRB crew. He only met half the pups but this crazy kissing beauty won't last long here he is ALL love! Let's find this baby boy a home! Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference Update: Bronco is back in our care and is still looking and waiting for his Furever home! ♥️

Please Share: Meeting Legacy. She was sentenced to death after a minor bite incident that led to a PDD determination by the city of Wichita. It was reported that she escaped her yard running up to a passerby by friendly and playful, when they turned to walk away she jumped up and bit at them. An Oklahoma rescue stepped forward to tag her and save her life and we thought she was safe.... we thought wrong. On the freedom ride to the rescue the foster of the rescue bailed and the volunteer transporter was told they no longer could take and to just keep her. Terrified and confused Legacy did go after the volunteer transporters dog (who sadly may lose an eye). She cannot be with other dogs but she also didn't like the husband but loves the son and mom and can easily be won over with cheese. When the volunteer reached out to the rescue as to what to do they sent someone to see her, who Legacy was afraid of they said she was aggressive and were going to put her down and when we heard that they not only BAILED on the volunteer and left THEIR dog they committed to care for with them and then said to just KILL her we could NOT let that happen. We reached out to the family, who was very kind and in a horrible situation and today Legacy is on her way to our care. Being prepared for the most aggressive, people reactive dog Craig made the journey himself with bite gloves, kennel and several other precautions. After meeting her please read his words: "She is absolutely beautiful and has been very gentle and loving. I made the decision to tether her versus crate and it really help her relax and feel safe." Here's the thing, dogs WILL NOT adjust in one night because we want them to and never ever ever would we recommend introducing a dog with another dog directly from a shelter the same day especially with a dog that has a bite history but to no fault of this volunteer when you put your faith and trust in a rescue and they fail you and just say to kill a dog then shame on them. Legacy is beautiful and yes, probably very dog aggressive, but we have dogs that have bite history in our barn, that hate men, can't be with kids, are terrified of strangers, dogs are just like people and have quirks and judgements and they need time to be not ok until they are ok because life is very scary and that should not mean death. Legacy is on her way to us, she'll be in boarding until to work with our trainers and we find her the right home. Please consider a donation towards her life, boarding typically ranges up to $15 a day and for dog aggressive dogs they can be in our care 3 months to a year sometime so it always comes at a cost to save a life but you CANNOT tell me that her life doesn't matter and that she isn't worth it. Craig has you now sweet girl. You will only know love from here on out. This is our promise.

1896 lives saved to date. 10 dogs tagged from a death sentence today alone. This is where your donations go. As we approach our three year anniversary we wanted to take a moment to share a few thoughts. First thinking back on 2017 when this was just the beginning of a dream, 2018 when we opened our doors and took our first three dogs in with less than a handful of volunteers, 2019 as we transitioned to a full time rescue and sanctuary and 2020 when faced with the pandemic and financial and emotional fear, we pressed on and then now 2021 where as of today we have saved and while fosters and adopters have slowed down, finances have always been a concern but the one constant through all the years and all the worry and all the heartache has been our faith. Faith has never guaranteed us there will be no problems, that it will easy, or get easier, but it has proven that God will guide us through anything as long we keep believing anything is possible and we keep going. We keep going even when it's hard, and we think we have absolutely nothing left, we find out that if we dig deep we always have more because that little spark of faith never leaves us. Our faith in the animals, our faith in each other, and our faith in just the goodness of all people who come together to find a way to keep saving more lives. Anyone in rescue knows the horrors stories, the heartbreak of abuse and pain so many innocent souls suffer but amidst a world filled with darkness we strive to find the good and focus on that, even if it’s one single life, and only for one single day that their life was better and touched with love by your donation, by a freedom drive, by the last act of kindness we could offer which may only be to hold them as they cross the rainbow bridge, then so be it. They did not die alone, they did not die unloved and to each an everyone who helped put peace in their hearts, proved that their lives mattered too. And while we’ve only had our doors open three years that simple motto has carried through, knowing that every day we are blessed to open our eyes to this world God gives us one more opportunity to truly make a difference, even if it’s only in the smallest of insignificant ways, a million little acts of kindness truly can change the world, or at least the world for the souls around them, and for us it’s the animals that others threw away, no other rescues are willing to take and now after three years, we cannot even imagine our lives without. And that’s really what the little red barn means to us, or at least to me. A second chance, a new beginning, a life that whatever the past was (even if the past was yesterday) and no matter how painful, to focus on the now, to focus on the love and to live and laugh and smile with all the broken souls around us who have so much love left to give and just need someone willing to share it with them, even if only for a moment. So for our 3 year anniversary we’re asking all our supports to send a short video in of what A&F and the little red barn means to you. Please email [email protected] with the clip. Do you watch us every morning or night. Who is your favorite pup? What have we done right? Heck we’re always open to be better what have we done wrong (which is a lot but we are human) and strive every day to improve. If you can take a moment and just share your story we’d love to put them together for our 3 year anniversary in May. And until then here are just a few photos of the 104 animals in our care and the 10 souls we tagged today to save their lives. 9 young, innocent, friendly completely adoptable pups that ran out of room at a rural kill shelter and one sweet neglected oldy that was left in a box outside a kill shelter to die. Their stories, their past sometimes are simply tragic, but their future, and more importantly their present now, because of all of you who believe like us that their lives matter, have hope! We don’t have foster or adopters lined up for anyone, the barn is full, and we have to pay around $15 a day for each dog, every single day to save their lives and have a spot for them to wait until we do find them a home or can work them into the barn, we don’t have an angel donor who gives millions of dollars each year, but what do have are thousands of angels, and yes I’m talking to you, who donate what you can when you can to help us keep saving so many lives and if its $5 or $500 or $5000 every single dollar really does make a difference. So thank you. From us. From them. From the bottom of our hearts. And even if you can’t donate share their photos, share their stories, for anyone who followed our miracle Sally Sue we all know the power of prayer too. And watch our page, smile with us, laugh with us, cry with us, and love our dogs from afar if you’re not in Kansas, and know that they love you back because they wouldn’t be alive without all of us, together. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms to foster or adopt, remember you love one, we save another. That is how our rescue works. Just love. It’s that simple.

Last night heaven gained another furry angel. Sweet little Quincy was left in the drop box of a shelter. His fur was matted to the point it caused him mobility issues and he was having seizures at the shelter. Alway and Furever brought him into our care as quickly as we could because this boy deserved a home in his final days. Little did we know our time with him would be so short. Even with medication, his seizures could not be stopped and we knew we had to let him go. Quincy crossed the rainbow bridge, surrounded by love, being held by his foster that loved him from the moment she laid eyes on him, and the veterinarian who has been caring him. Run free sweet boy. We love you and will miss you.

A little background as to how we started. As we approach our 3 year anniversary on May 14 and almost 2,000 lives saved there is so much to be grateful for. #lovethislittleredbarn #howcouldyounot

We said goodbye to our precious friend Callum yesterday, hello to Zeus, and are welcoming three more souls today into the little red barn. Despite the heartache, the mornings are a constant reminder there is always something to be grateful for because even with so much loss there is even more love. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms to foster or adopt today, remember you love one, we save another. Together we have saved almost 2,000 furry lives. #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter #nobetterwaytostarteveryday #lovethislittleredbarn

SCRIBBLES!! This guy continues to melt our hearts with his sweet face and inspire us with his unending joy and determination!! We’re working on a plan to see what his future looks like and getting him measured for wheels but of course he would love to be working through some of this in a home where he can get loved on and snuggled all day. He is a very special boy who is going to need a very special foster. We have high hopes for our Scribbles And look forward to watching him do big things! #fosterscribbles #adoptscribbles alwaysandFurever.org/forms

Please share: This is our new beautiful friend Tiptoe who is currently fighting for her life verses the horrible parvo virus. She was brought in as a stray to Veterinarian Emergency Specialty Hospital in Wichita and needed a rescue to take on her medical care to treat her and save her life. She is in intensive care right now and will likely need to be there at least two days, the estimated cost is $2,500 for just those two days to begin treatment. While there is no guarantee, there is HOPE so knew we had to give her the chance to keep fighting to live. This sweet younger pup deserves that. Please keep Tiptoe in your prayers and if you can donate anything we so greatly appreciate it. A little goes a very long way when we all come together and donate what we can when we can. If you'd like to donate directly to the vet for her care you can call: 316-262-5321. Thank you so much for believing just like us that her life matters too and she is worth it. Keep fighting my beautiful friend. You have an army of prayer warriors behind you and we all want to see you get better and into a home.

Please share for sweet Willard. We tried to give him a little break from medical boarding but he won't drink, just had a seizure and needs to be rechecked to make sure we are doing all we can to give him the best life possible. Life has not been kind to him and the neglect he endured from his prior owners is unimaginable yet he is gentle and loving and a beautiful sweet old soul. ❤ he has to go back to the hospital a few more days but more than anything we'd love to find him a hospice home. He doesn't have long but he has soo much love to give. Please share his story and help us find him a home. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms

For those that don't know how we started here is a glimpse. Forgive the typos, it was written at midnight but now as we approach our three year anniversary almost 2,000 animals saved, vet bills approx $15,000 a week, 130 animals in our care on average daily and an immeasurable amount of love.

Mr Merle. Telling all the barn secrets. #suchastinker #lovethispreciouspup Alwaysandfurever.org 💙

Raven arrived to our care last night. We all knew she was sick but didn't know how sick. Her freedom ride was filled with music and love and then straight to the vet who unfortunately confirmed what part of our hearts already knew so another ride filled with love to the emergency vet so she could recieve round the clock care. It's funny, when a pup goes to the ER you pray for news and hope no news is good news then get the dreaded call and reality comes back and your heart sinks. The ultrasound showed a very thickened, diseased bowel wall. She has been ill for a very long time. Not making red blood cells, lymph node enlargement, kidneys very abnormal on ultrasound, and that isn’t even addressing the mass on her side/abdomen. Yet her tail wags. Her gentle soul shines only love and her frail little body melts into you for affection that she has never known her entire life. And despite all her ailments and suffering she appreciates every moment with the humans who cared enough to help her and loved her enough now to help her find peace. A few car rides, every medical option possible, a million prayers and now God has her in his arms. She left this world knowing love and surrounded by love and in the end I guess that is all any of us can really hope for. Rest easy now my sweet beautiful friend. Your life mattered to so many. We wish with all our hearts we could have done more.

**THIS WAS COMPLETELY PREVENTABLE!**Remember this little sweetie? Her name is Kally and she was laying in the shelter surrounded by her own blood and feces. We transferred her to the emergency hospital yesterday. After bloodwork, xrays and lots of fluid, antibiotics and pain medicine it was decided that she had a probable uterine infection- completely preventable by spaying your pet. They were unable to fit her in for surgery today so she was transferred to another hospital. In the meantime we also found out she is battling Parvo, a horrible disease that is also completely preventable by a simple vaccination. So here she is battling for her life with infection roaring through her body - which all could have been very easily avoided. PLEASE spay snd vaccinate your pets, there are just too many needless deaths. Kally will be needing so much care/days of hospitalization so if anyone can donate below, or at alwaysandFurever.org/donate or Call directly to El Paso Animal hospital in Derby, Kansas at 316-788-1000 it is so very appreciated. We wish these sweet souls could advocate for themselves and their care but they cannot so we will continue to try to be their voice and get them the care they deserved the first time around! AlwaysandFurever.org We thank you all so much- we couldn’t do it without you.

Kally. The Good News- one of the Docs was suspicious about the Parvo test so it was rerun and is NEGATIVE! So that is wonderful! We are SOOO thankful to vets that actively advocate for our dogs!! The other news- This sweet girl is on her way to surgery tonight. They will take out that infected uterus and she will be hopefully well on her way to recovery! So please keep those prayers comin’, Kally appreciates them and so do we!! Thank you to all our supporters out there, without you all this story might have had a very different ending. AlwaysandFurever.org

Heaven gained another angel today. We had you for less than a day, little Macaroni. You stole our hearts immediately, with your playful puppy prance and lopsided gait. I took you home. You gave me reality to the term ankle-biter. You met your 5 furry foster siblings. They thought you were funny. You chased them around the backyard until sundown. You ate dinner on the deck with us, snagging quick bites while you tromped laps around the table. You eventually wore yourself out, I tucked you in, kissed you Goodnight, and you fell fast asleep as puppies do. Throughout the night, you had 4 seizures. Your cries tore us awake each time and we flew to your side, cradling you until the electricity subsided from your body, while calling for you to come back to us. Your seizures were violent and unkind. They were relentless. They consumed you whether you were peacefully sleeping or trying to be a normal playful puppy. Your little brain couldn't handle all the electricity and it erupted out of you with a vengeance. You didn't understand why you couldn't see or hear so well, why you couldn't walk in a straight line. Your cries and whimpers were heartbreaking. You spent all day today in the hands of the best vets. They ran EVERY test, they tried EVERY route. But your seizures kept coming, and kept getting worse. You were too young to handle it. The kindest thing to do was to let you go. Only 8 weeks old. None of our hearts were ready. But your body had taken enough. Rest easy, my little fluffy pup. Sleep peacefully at last, without being violently awoken. Run free up there, in any direction you want and tromp around with the rest of the A&F family waiting for us up there. Listen to the sounds of the birds and take in all the heavenly sights with your new bright eyes. Macaroni did not have to be sentenced to this fate. His parents were unnecessarily and improperly bred for profit. His backyard breeders deemed him imperfect and unsatisfactory. He was ripped away from his mom too early, then he was dumped to die. And not even all the love in the world could save him. This will continue happening for as long as people keep supporting breeders, puppy mills, and pet stores. Please adopt, don't shop. If you adopt, adopt for life. Love is forever and not a temporary commitment. Life is unfair and humans can be cruel, but we are doing everything we can to change it. Today the world lost a young soul with too much life left to live. I love you Furever my little Macaroni.

They can't help but make your heart smile. All these souls others threw away, we cannot imagine living without. Open three years today, 2,000 furry lives touched with love. We're not your average shelter. We're so much more. Choose to save a life. Choose to foster or adopt. Tomorrow is never promised so let's fill today with so much love. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #donate #youcanmakeadifference

Good morning my precious furry loves! Happy three year anniversary ❤ Alwaysandfurever.org #notyouraverageshelter

Please share: Meet Ears!! A few days ago this love bug was scheduled for euthanasia, and then the world fell in love with him. His Emergency Rescue plea was shared over 600 times! People from both the East and West coast called about him. Families drove from 3-4 hours away and lined up outside the shelter's doors before it opened to adopt this boy. An adopter was chosen, then everyone else was turned away and we all sighed a huge breath of relief. 2 hours later the adopter came knocking at the shelter doors again. She'd never owned a dog before, and realized she couldn't keep him. Well the shelter locked it's doors, closed the blinds, and refused to take him back (albeit probably a good thing because he would've been immediately euthanized). Half a dozen rescues from all over the surrounding area banded together to find a place for this poor boy to go. Absolutely no one could take him in, we are all SO full. But when no one else could take the risk of committing to this displaced baby, we knew we had to step up and put an end to the craziness. Ears is approximately 3 years old and was originally found as a stray. We don't know anything more about him, other than the fact that he's been bounced around so much lately and needs to find a stable home! One that won't lock him out of their lives like everyone else has. He has been such a good boy since we snagged him, he hasn't shown any reactivity to other dogs and is honestly the world's sweetest love bug. Please consider fostering or adopting Ears, he needs you! Fill out the form at alwaysandfurever.org/forms ♥️ Please donate to his rescue mission if you are able. So much work has gone into saving this boy, so many people have banded together, and his life is worth it no matter the cost!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected]

Please send all your thoughts and prayers this way! Our baby girl Bella was taken to the emergency vet a few days ago and has spent all week so far under their careful watch. If you don't remember, Bella and her brother Otto are a pair of bonded boxer siblings that recently went to a loving foster home while they wait for a Furever home. But then a few days ago, Bella (the younger of the 2!) became extremely sick and no one could figure out why. Finally though we are starting to get some answers! The vets believe that all of her sickness may be stemming from either a tick or a spider bite that caused her to become tremendously ill - her lab work was extremely concerning as her platelets continued to drop and her white blood cells to elevate. Today we found out that her body is starting to respond to treatment! She's begun to eat a little and is now mostly dealing with a lot of... "Back-end repercussions" 💩 Please keep her in your thoughts tonight so she can hurry and rejoin her brother who has been absolutely lost without his sister. So far, her hospitalization bill has already climbed to $1,327 and we are expecting it to be closer to $2,000 by the time she gets released back home to her brother. That is a MASSIVE unexpected vet bill - ER visits are never cheap but we knew this girl needed the most experienced help and would never risk her life for money! Please help with Bella's bill if you are able, every dollar helps so so much! Vow to skip the coffee in the morning, if everyone donated just $1 or $5 or $10 we would be there in no time!! ♥️ To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected]

5 months old this brother and sister were euth listed at an OKC kill shelter scheduled to be killed for fear. Look at these babies, all they needed was a little time and now they are all love. Meet our little condiments, Ketchup and Mustard. They can't help but fill our hearts with so much love 💘 Alwaysandfurever.org/forms to foster or adopt today #notyouraverageshelter #youcanmakeadifference

**PLEASE HELP AND PRAY** He’s just a puppy, barely 6 months old. We don’t even know his name, or even if he’s ever had a name. What we do know is that he is sick with parvo, in “grave” condition they tell us. Just tonight could be over 2-3000$ and we can’t even say that he will make it til’ morning. But when it comes down to it- we CAN’T NOT TRY, we just can’t. It’s not who we are, it’s not what we do. This little guy deserves a chance, deserves to know that someone is betting on him and not willing to let him go down without a fight. And God-willing, someday this post will be about him finding his forever home and not about him fighting for his life. PLEASE SHARE, and if you can donate to help this guy please use the button below or call the Emergency veterinarian to directly donate to his care at 316-262-5321. And pray. Please please pray, this guy needs every single one. AlwaysandFurever.org/donate **update-every good dog should have a name. We named him Nemo.**

His little upside down smile is the cutest thing ever, I just love him so so much ❤️❤️❤️ #adoptTk #onlypet alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Please share: Meet Bax! Bax is a 10 year old lab/Collie mix who is needing to find himself a new home. Bax's two owners passed away suddenly, leaving him in the hands of a relative. This relative put Bax in a metal box in the back of his truck for over 3 hours and the local rescue feared he was going to dump him or shoot him if they didn't find a place for Bax to go. They found an emergency foster, but she has 20 other dogs and has to keep him in an outdoor pen while she works 14 hour days at a hospital. Poor Bax is terrified in his outdoor kennel and spends most of his day crying. He needs to find himself a warm, loving home to return to and spend the rest of his days! He will be making his freedom journey today and is coming to barn - but would absolutely love to have a foster or adopter in the driveway waiting for him! To foster or adopt Bax, please visit alwaysandfurever.org/forms ♥️ #lovethislittleredbarn #littleredbarnhereshecomes #secondchances

Scribbles!! Always keeping us on our toes, while we try to teach him how to use his again ♥️🦽 Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups

Just Scribbles playing and being a puppy!!! We hope this silly little guy makes you smile as much as he does us. His joy, perseverance, strength, and love for life is truly incredible. Scribbles continues to improve and strengthen with each day and each rehab appointment. He’s been through a lot and has a long ways to go but he’s always happy and shows us nothing but love. Please consider adding this wonderful little fella to your family (foster or furever). He’s a lot of work but he’s more than worth it ❤️ #adoptScribbles #fosterScribbles alwaysandfurever.org/forms

It’s a beautiful day to save a life, one that has barely had the chance start. Meet Little Miss Pebbles. She is approx 6 weeks old and found herself in the emergency room with no one to help her. How could we think about ending her life before it begun?? We couldn’t, and of course we can’t save her alone either. She is currently in the care of out emergency veterinarian and we are expecting a Parvo diagnosis which will involve days of antibiotics, fluids, meds for nausea and potentially more. Please kick off this weekend by helping us save Miss Pebbles. You can direct donate to the veterinarian by calling 316-262-5321, direct donet to our website alwaysandFurever.org/donate or use the button below. Thank you all for helping Little Miss Pebbles a chance through both your prayed and your donations.

‼️FOSTER NEEDED‼️ Alright folks, Poseidon has waited long enough…the only person he knew, trusted and loved passed away this year. Sadly, there was no family to take him in. These are the stories and dogs that tug at our hearts. His whole world turned upside down. We promised to be his family and help find him a place to call home for his final time. When he came to A&F we then found out he was battling cancer. So here he is confused, battling cancer, and needing a hero. Asking for a hospice family is a lot, there is no book on “how to”….and it is even more that he needs to be the only dog. Or if you have a home where he can be kept separate (rotate) is perfect. We don’t know how long, we focus on the quality and comfort. And this boy is still smiling. Fostering is you supply the home and the love…A&F will worry about the rest. HE NEEDS A HERO!! Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #fosteringsaveslives #cancersucks

Two years. They adopted from us. Then they returned him. They left him in their GARAGE. Our hearts are broken for Ronald. He can barely stand. They returned him with NO medications. He legs are weak. His heart is broken. Yet he waits by the door and stares out the window and waits for them. There are no words for this pain we ALL feel for Ronald. Please consider hospice fostering this gentle broken soul. More than ever right now he needs someone. The barn is too much. Email [email protected]. he deserves so much more. We're so very sorry Ronald. We are just so very sorry.

Six months old. Douglas barely had a chance to live and was dropped off at the vet with wounds too deep to where his tiny little throat closed up and despite the emergency vets very best efforts couldn't save him. No miracle tonight for Dougie, at least not the one we were praying for. His little soul knows no more pain now as he coded and God called him home. Even though he was only in our care a few hours he was so very loved, and that's all that matters. Run free in heaven and be the sweet loving wonderful little puppy you didn't get the chance to be in this world. We're so very sorry we couldn't save you little Douglas.

Behind every dog we save there is a freedom ride and single man who arranges every single one. An unspoken hero is so many ways that sacrifices his time and gives up his entire heart to make sure each and every animal that comes into our care enters it in the comfort of a soft bed, a smooth ride, with loving words, and the safety through the travel. He knows every face, every name, and every story and is the first person to help them know that their lives matter. Not only is today that very special superhero's birthday but also his two year anniversary of being with Always & Furever as our pup logistics coordinator. We never ever ever would be where or what we are without you Craig. It's hard to tell who loves him more at the little red barn, the dogs or all of us. We wish you the happiest of birthdays and anniversary for us being blessed to have you in our lives.

Anyone who has been touched by tragedy knows that one of the hardest most painful parts about life is that during our the worst, most completely unimaginable times, is that it simply goes on when all our hearts do are beg and scream for it to do is to stop, rewind, let us fix what can't be fixed and save the ones we have loved and lost. We lost a team member yesterday, we lost a friend, more than a friend. We messaged, talked, saw each other, laughed and cried, spent holidays, literally every day for three years since our doors open. David was always here. He was a part of our family. A man who gave his heart and soul to every animal he ever came across. Who dropped everything to pick them up across the country from horrid, unspeakable conditions, to give them a freedom ride (even if it was their only ride before we helped them to heaven) and surround them with love. Who lived life by making life better for others, for the animals, rather than focusing on himself. Many don't know his entire story and nor do I, but the tiny chapter he wrote in our little red barn hearts was too short. So even with a completely broken heart, as life cruelly does at some of the hardest times, it goes on and we must go on with it because all the animals need us to, because we know deep, deep, in our hearts that David would want us to and with tears that don't seem to ever want to stop, it's time to wake the pups up. With great sorrow, there was and always will be great love. We love you David. Always & Furever my dear, kind, funny, amazing friend. Always & Furever. And our sweet friend Annabelle. You're in our hearts forever as well. Never ever forgotten.

Update: Please click on the GoFundme page to see how we plan to honor David's life and legacy. https://www.gofundme.com/f/oz-pound-sunflower-kennels?utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR223BjguRQz-xF_G5nlGM0FttEhR-IdQWen-6wUJ7ph_fThpPsxKnHew6A When there are no words there are only tears. We lost a family member today. A tragic, fatal accident occurred earlier this morning and now we are struggling to understand why or even how to go on. All we know is that a beautiful, kind, generous, so ridiculously funny, self-less, amazing soul entered heaven today with one of our rescues pups he was driving to the vet. David was our friend. David was our family. David is the reason hundreds of animals found their forever homes. This post doesn't do him justice, it simply can't. There are no words, only prayers. Prayers for his family, prayers for our little family, prayers for his animals, prayers for David and Annabelle who entered heaven with him. He did not pass alone and in some small way there is the smallest of comfort in knowing that a very special, very loved furry friend travelled with him on his next journey, just across the rainbow bridge where all his beloved friends were waiting. We love you David. All we can think of to say is is just how much we all love you and always will. Our hearts so so very broken.

For those who knew our beloved friend and for those who loved him just through his life and legacy here at the little red barn. He is so deeply and forever missed. Obituary On Monday, July 5, 2021, David Joseph Hosch, son, uncle, brother and pet lover passed away suddenly at the age of 39. David will be forever remembered by his mom Linda (Fred) Lindsey, his dad Ed Hosch Jr, his brother Eddie (Melissa) Hosch, his niece Lexi, his nephew Joe, his dog India, his cat Freddie Mercury, his extended family and his countless friends. He is going to missed by so many people David never let the hand he was dealt dictate his life and he lived his life to the fullest. He spent his childhood as a part of the Jr. Pioneers which led to a lifelong love of playing basketball including playing at the collegiate level at Oklahoma State University. He traveled all over the country and the world seeing whatever he could because it was there. He read all the time and was always learning something new and filling his head with so much “information” that he never lost a trivia game in his life. He will be remembered mostly for his sense of humor and quick wit. The past few years David focused his passion, drive and desire into starting his own business in order to do all that he could to provide safe and happy rides to animals from all over the country. Some of these rides known as freedom rides led to numerous animals finding their “furever” homes. He worked closely with several rescue groups helping with whatever transport was needed. He loved every minute of his work. David was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. July 13, 2021 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. Followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers that family asks that memorial contributions be made in David’s honor to: Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary 23595 W. 223 St. Spring Hill, KS 66083 www.alwaysandfurever.org OR Kansas City English Bulldog Rescue 11184 Antioch Rd. #214 Overland Park, KS 66210 Kansas City English Bulldog Rescue UPDATED 7/11 FROM ALWAYS & FUREVER: As many of you may know... this past week a tragic accident took the lives of our beloved friend, David Hosch, and one of our precious foster dogs, Annabelle. David’s transition from this life to the next happened while he was doing what he loved best -- driving Annabelle to a vet appointment. Words can’t describe what he meant to us, to others in the rescue community, and to many throughout the world. We needed to do something to honor him. During the past year, we partnered with the city of Osawatomie, KS to renovate their pound into a beautiful new shelter. While the conditions prior to this new venture were not ADA accessible David never let that stop him from helping and transporting all the animals there. In his honor we are going to transform the dilapidated metal structure into an ADA accessible, welcoming home for lost, stray, and abandoned dogs and cats, In addition, we will dedicate the newly renovated dog wing to David as the “Sunflower Suites” in honor of his business, Sunflower Animal Transport. We will also dedicate the first kennel to Annabelle -- who loved David enough to make sure he didn’t cross the rainbow bridge alone. She did for him what he did for so many sweet souls. We were blessed to have him on this earth with us. After meeting with the architects and incredible construction crew, we discovered we are about $50,000 shy of building this new addition/renovation. Please help us honor David and Annabelle’s lives with a donation -- no matter how large or small. Help us build a safe, secure, comfortable, loving refuge for the homeless pets he desperately loved. David gave his heart and soul to all the animals and humans he loved. This is our small way of making sure his memory and love live forever. And when life seems impossible and overwhelmingly hard, follow David's example: always face your heart to the sun. All proceeds go directly to the renovations of the SunFlower Suites. If you are unable to donate prayers for all the broken hearts and shares truly do make a difference. https://www.gofundme.com/f/oz-pound-sunflower-kennels?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

To say our hearts have been brutalized this week is the absolute understatement of the year. But our beautiful Bertha had a different kind of a week. Bertha spent the week getting constant hugs, constant kisses and sleeping in a bed, with her person right beside her. She spent the week being told how beautiful she is, being reminded that her life is important, that her life matters. Where last week she was literally dying alone in a cage, this week she was showered with love nonstop, no matter what it took. She passed in the arms of those that loved her with all their hearts, even though they knew those hearts would soon be broken, yet again. If you think hospice fosters aren’t absolute heroes then look at Bertha and know that she would completely disagree - and so would the rest of us. AlwaysandFurever.org

Putting in the work. Everyday we make a little more progress and everyday we wake up we try again #TeamScribbles #nevergiveup Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #notyouraverageshelter

Remember Molina?! Sadly, she was returned tonight. Don’t worry, we always take A&F dogs back and we CAN NOT make people put forth effort. We just can’t. Adoption applications, meet and greets, hours of time, meeting with trainers, and references do not show commitment. That comes from within. We can not force it or make a person do it. IMPORTANT!! When adopting a rescue dog…they will be clingy…why? Because they have been sitting in a shelter with no human interaction. When they finally have a family, they don’t want that attention and feeling to leave…so yes, they are clingy, needy, seek attention. They will probably have ZERO manners…why? Because no one took the time to train them or set boundaries. Some have never been inside a home, they were tied up outside or left to roam free. So they don’t know how to “act”. They need time. They may be destructive, again training, time and patience. Molina is a 12 month old German Shepard mix saved from a rural kill shelter, she is already 60 lbs. Like most “puppies” they are cute for a moment and then they get big really quick. No one worked with her, and with zero manners it was easier to drop her off at a kill shelter, then to take responsibility and train her. So what we have is a BEAUTIFUL puppy, with HUGE potential, that needs a family with patience, love and TIME. If you don’t have time, the patience to clean up a mess, or the patience to train then she is not the dog for you. IF, you are WILLING to put in the work…and the training, and possibly lose a shoe or two, accept she is not perfect (newsflash your not either) and walk this journey with her…then she is your dog. We believe in second chances, and we believe in Molina. Foster of adoption applications can be filled out at: Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #adoptdontshop #lovethelittleredbarn #pennylanepups

Deacon is very proud of this new toy his stole from TK! ❤️❤️❤️

He stood today all by himself!!!! So strong and brave and he never ever ever gives up. You got this Mr Scribbles. One hard day of work at a time. Alwaysandfurever.org #TeamScribbles #nevergiveup #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference - He was hit by a car at 5 months old, left by his owner with no vet care to drag his back legs then dumped in the country and ended up at a shelter who couldn't take care of him and risk of euth. We couldn't' let him die so he came to us. He goes to PT three times a week, water therapy, laser therapy, has 2 wheelchairs and we use a sling, this is just his morning workout out and the FIRST time he stood up on his own, he's been with us 2 months now and never gives up

From death row this morning to only love this afternoon. Welcome to the little red barn Leonard. You are as sweet and gentle as your face looks and we could not love you more ❤ Alwaysandfurever.org #notyouraverageshelter #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference

Gentle, sweet, beautiful Feather. You walked in and instantly stole the heart of the whole barn. Unfortunately we did not get the news we were hoping for today. Her tumor is inoperable and her time with is much shorter than we had prayed for. Feather, we promise with all our hearts to find you the home you deserved the first time around. We promise that you will be talked to lovingly, have a soft warm bed, a full belly, feel safe, secure and loved, and get all the hugs and kisses you can handle. Darling girl, the goal of these next couple months is to give you enough love that it erases your first 11 years. Your new life has started and you will be loved until the very end. #hospicefosterfeather alwaysandFurever.org

For the past 8 years Feather has lived outside tied to a chain as a tumor slowly grew on her belly. That tumor is now the size of her head and unfortunately it is inoperable. Despite being completely neglected by humans she is gentle and sweet and loves everyone. She may not have long left on this earth but Feather deserves a loving family and a home to spend the rest of her days in. ❤️ #adoptFeather #hospicefosterneeded alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Andddd the GOLD medal goes tooooo (drum role please) TANKER❗️❗️❗️ Tanker is an impressive 2 year old silver lab mix that has spent a lot of time in boarding, last week we brought him to the suite life and his personality has shown through⭐️ Tanker gets a GOLD medal and star from us for his amazing work, cute splashes and determination to find his furever home🐾♥️ (watch until the end to see just how Tanker won Gold) Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #AdoptTanker #FosterTanker #BoardingPups #FosterSavesLives

He didn't deserve to be left for 7 months after being hit by a car at only 5 months old but he never ever ever complains or stops trying to walk. Scribbles really is amazing and deserves a home. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt Someday... he will walk again. Please help us find him a family.

Last but never least - our ultimate Olympic champion, the one, the only, the least athletic but biggest winner - SALLY SUE! Sally shocked the world with her fabulous performance in the water polo competition earlier this week, the audience was stunned at her pristine form and groundbreaking technique - never before seen in the history of the sport. She absolutely destroyed and left no hope at all for her fellow competitors. She plans to celebrate and prepare for the next Olympics in the same way - sleeping and partying. Real athletes don't need to train, their skills come naturally. #Olympics Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups

Please say a prayer for our sweet Aiden. We are at Blue Pearl getting him checked out. He’s not been eating or drinking, has had a few bouts of vomiting and diarrhea and just feels crumby. He has already beaten Parvo so we know he’s a fighter, but we really need your prayers. If you are able to donate to his care we would be so grateful. We will do whatever we need to do to get him healthy but we all know that comes with a price, especially at an emergency vet. Thank you! https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/

He still needs a home. Please apply today 🐾 💙 🐾 Gabriel's owner was tragically killed with Gabe right next to him. His owner had saved him from a life outdoors on a chain. Gabe has so much love to give and needs a family to share it with. He is a wonderful boy and good with dogs and kids. Please consider Gabe to be your next family member, foster or forever. He deserves a home. All dogs do. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference

Update: Our Betsy Boo has found her forever home! Thank you all for sharing! Please help us find our Betsy Boo a home. She is so loving and all she wants is a person to share her heart with Alwaysandfurever.org #mustbeonlypet #alllove #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference

At only 2 1/2 years old, this sweet girl has already lost her home, and now is facing some serious medical issues. Surrendered to a shelter, Polly was spayed yesterday in preperation to go into the adoption program. Unfortunately, this morning she is unable to stand or walk and the shelter is unable to proive the care she needs. When the call for help came, we couldn't turn this precious girl away. Polly is being transferred to an emergency hospital to determine what can be done to save her life and potentially regain the ability to walk. Polly has a long road ahead, but we know our Always and Furever followers will be right there with us as cheerleaders for her recovery. Please pray for our newest precious girl, and if you are able, donate to help with her medical expenses. Donations can be made her ot direct to The hospital by calling 316-262-532 and donating Polly.

Not the Polly news we wanted but our sweet baby girl is headed to K-State this afternoon. Polly has lost 8 pounds in the last few days, spiked a fever, and her upper respiratory infection has developed into pneumonia. We've asked for and received so many prayers for our girl and she was on the path to a full recovery. This a setback, but we have faith that she will once again rally and come out of this a goofy bouncy girl. Please pray for Polly to get through this recent battle with her health. Once again, we will be facing some hefty vet bills for her care, but she is worth it. If you can spare a few pennies for Polly, please make a donation to help her get back on the path to recovery and into a furever home. Donations: K-State Veterinary Health center - 785-532-5690 Website: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: alwaysandfurever Paypay: [email protected]

PRAYER WARRIORS! Ken needs you now. There is no easy way to share that our friend Ken is dying. We found out he has lymphoma and on his ultrasound his spleen was massive and his liver was like swiss cheese. His liver enzymes beyond horrible and they are keeping him in the medical unit tonight. Ken is hospice. He does not have long. Maybe to the weekend, maybe not, we really don't know. This poor guy came to use from a fighting ring in OKC but is so loving and wonderful and was adopted for one day and returned b/c he is reactive to some men. He has been an amazing friend in boarding and patiently waiting for a family to find him and now we are desperately running out of time. He has to be the only pet, he is sometimes reactive to men but not all men, he is a wonderful, loving, beautiful soul. If you have a air conditioned basement with a dog bed, separate room, and toys and a heart full of love for our dying friend who many not have long please apply to hospice foster at alwaysandfurever.org/forms. We know he's not a right fit for everyone but he deserves to have a home, at least for a few nights, or even one night. Please share his story to help us find a home for him to leave this world with love in. You really can make a difference.

When it's 2:30 in the morning and you're up worrying about the $70,000 in vet bills over the past month alone, we are extremely short staffed, and those still here desperately overworked, the parvo outbreak at the pound and sweet beautiful young puppies there that are all praying for homes and hoping no new dogs get sick and waiting on the city of Osawatomie to submit the grant so we can have our new shelter approved, the old and young pups and kittens at kill shelters, the new and old pups in our care at the barn, all the boarding babies, the overflow of kittens in our care everywhere, the cats across the country who need us to do more... when my mind races over things that are out of my control but I know I can change (just not at this time in the morning) I take a deep breath, think back on the three and a half years of this amazing journey with almost 3,000 animals saved and know in my heart, even when it feels completely overwheleming, no matter my worries, we do too much good for God to let us fail. So I repeat that, over and over and over and over... God will not let us fail. And that's how I find my faith. And I will get up in a few hours, greet all the dogs with a smile and just pray the approvals come through on the pound, that fosters step forward, adopters commit and stop returning dogs and what I can't control I'll give back to God, because I really shouldn't be messing with His business anyways. That's what has gotten us this far. Hope helps us continue. Faith helps us find the strength. And everyday we work towards a building a world with a better tomorrow, for all the animals that need us to be more than we ever thought we could be, even on the nights when we worry we are not enough. So good night again to this beautiful, exhausting, incredible, heartbreaking, truly wonderful little red barn filled with so much love 🐾 To donate: David's Sunflower Suites: gofund.me/7c22708a Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected]

Please share to help Annalese: Left to be euthanized after she bit a stranger who came into her home, this sweet little pitty just wants someone to love her. Annalese deserves a home. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter ❤

That cute little half smile is Grandpa's reaction to the good news we just got. After his ultrasound this morning, the doctor's do not think the cancer has affected his liver or spleen, and no evidence of enlargement in his lymph nodes either! They are going to move forward with surgery to amputate his tail to remove the mass and send it off for testing. Thank you everyone who has prayed, donated, and thought about Grandpa while we waited to see what his outcome would be. Please continue to pray today for his surgery and recovery to go well! Grandpa is still searching for his forever home. If you would like to foster or adopt, please complete an application at alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Life doesn't always go as planned. Only 10 months old, Sweetpea was surrendered to a shelter because her owner's choose not to pay for her surgery to fix her prolapsed uterus. Left for nearly 48 hours without treatment, the tissue suffered extreme damage and the only option left was to euthanize this sweet pup, or find her a rescue. Always and Furever pulled her from the shelter just before close and rushed her to a partner vet. After examination they felt her injuries were too great and ask that she go to an emergency clinic so that she could receive round the clock care. Plans were put in place and Sweetpea was transfered to an emergency hospital to be stabilized overnight. The estimated cost for emergency surgery today now at KState is up to $6500. Sweetpea didn't plan for this to happen, she didn't plan to become homeless and facing euthanasia. She also didn't plan on her life being saved, but she was. Please consider donating to Sweepea's surgery so that together we can plan for this girl to have a wonderful family in a new home. Website: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever Paypal: [email protected]

SweetPea made it safety to Kstate with her emergency medical drivers. They were unable to place a urinary catheter so they are going to go ahead and put her under sedation and try. Please say a prayer for this precious soul. If her owners had spayed her or given her the care she needed she would never be in this situation. She needs a miracle to survive so we are placing our faith and prayers in God's hands.

Soccer with Scribbles! Look at this boy go!!!! ⚽️❤️🦈 #adoptScribbles #dogselective #ourlittlelandshark #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Tomorrow is the day we are honoring our friends, David & Annabelle. It doesn't matter where you live in the world, you can participate and you can make a difference. Some will be visiting shelters in their areas and making donations. Please take pics and/or videos and make posts with the hashtag #davidsday and your location. For those that plan to participate in David's Day by donating to the future Big Red Barn and the Sunflower Suites, just a couple things to keep in mind so that you make it on our map! Donate through whatever avenue you are comfortable with. 1. Venmo- @alwaysandfurever (Sue George). Please note it's for David's Day. You can include your location here if you choose to make sure we see that. 2. Our website alwaysandfurever.org/donate You can pay via paypal or credit card. Please dedicate the donation, in memory of David and Annabelle. This will make sure it goes to the Big Red Barn/Sunflower Suites in their honor 3. Send a check to 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Attention: David's Day 4. Donate at this link. This is a continuation of a former gofundme. We had to change types of gofundmes, but the original money raised is safe, we promise! If you want to comment your location in the comments, that will help us see where you are from as well. https://gofund.me/12238db9 After you make a donation on Saturday, get creative in how you post about it:) Post to Facebook or Instagram. Make a video, post a picture, show us your animals, make a sign, include sunflowers, etc. Tell people about why you donated and how you are affected by A&F and David. In the post you MUST use the hashtag #davidsday (just like that, no apostrophe) and let us know your city so that we see it! Let's see how far and wide his legacy reaches. Share this link when you post so your family and friends know about how amazing David and his legacy is. https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/david/ Also feel free to use any of the beautiful pictures on this post. David's goal was to raise $100,000. While this might be a large goal for this Saturday... if every Facebook follower donated $1 we would be there easily! We know he will be proud no matter what, but let's flood social media with goodness tomorrow!

PLEASE SHARE! Hi! I'm Roxy, a 10 year old pit mix. There's not a lot I can tell you about my story, I like to say it's all very hush-hush and I signed a whopper of an NDA. I've lived quite the life, but I'm ready to settle down now. Unfortunately, in my attempts to settle down I landed myself in an... uncomfortable situation (slated for a walk down a hall I've never seen any dog return from). But I hear Always and Furever is coming to get me out of the pickle, and I can't stop smiling! I hear the barn is great, and I'm excited to visit, but of course I'd love to find myself a foster or - dream of dreams - an adopter! And, they're throwing in a health checkup and plan to address any problems I have, and... I'd like to give back to them, but I can't, because the bank said dogs can't have accounts, so I don't have any money. But I can IOU on cuddles and kisses, if you'd like to donate for me, I promise to pay you back in the aforementioned cuddles and kisses if you come visit me! Thank you from the bottom of my little pittie heart, ROXY Apply to foster or adopt: alwayandfurever.org/forms Donations: paypal: [email protected] vemno: [email protected] check: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #adoptdontshop #foster #rescuedog

I'll never know why some battles are not meant to be won, why some lives seem to only be here for just a blink, or why some recover and live happily ever after from certain illnesses and some die from the very same things. To many questions only God can answer but that doesn't leave our hearts less broken. Lady was in our care all of three days fighting a battle against a virus we couldn't control or protect her from, her body shut down rapidly and unexpectedly today leaving all of us heartbroken when we received the call none of us ever want to get. Usually when at a vet no news is good news, so we pray and wait and pray for a good update, but not today. Today this beautiful little 3 month old Lady left us for heaven. I'm so sorry we couldn't save you sweet one. I wish with all my heart we could have saved you. Even though we never met in person, just know, you were loved and we hope that was enough.

PLEASE SHARE: Our hearts are broken to share that our sweet Plum was adopted out and then given away without our knowledge or consent. She may be in the Topeka area. We are reporting her chip as stolen. Please if you see or know anything about her, her life has not been kind to her and we desperately want to get her back. Please be ok sweet Plum. We are looking for you and love you.

PLEASE SHARE: Thanks to generous anonymous donors there is a $10,000 reward for information that leads directly to the safe return of Plum. ALL we care about is her safety. Please help us find her and keep sharing Plums story. She has a beautiful little white patch on her chest. Ears that stand straight up and eyes that melt your heart. When you speak to her kindly she does a wiggle dance, loves car rides and kisses and despite everything is such a wonderful soul. She was adopted out by us to a family who when we reached out for a status update found out she was given away without our permission or knowledge. Yes we have a legal contract requires them to return all our animals to us if something doesn't work but sadly in Plums case that didn't happen. She was originally adopted out to a family in Junction City, KS. They did provide us with information that leads to Topeka, KS. ALL we want is to find Plum. ALL we want is to know she is SAFE and returned to our care. That is it. Nothing more. She has been through hell in her short life and terribly mistreated and now failed again by humans. Our sweet, innocent, silly, amazingly loving and forgiving Plum. She is NOT good with cats or most other dogs but is wonderful with people. If prayer and love alone could bring her home she would be here. We know she's out there. We know she is alive. Now we need someone to recognize her. Email [email protected] with any leads. We love you Plum. We promise to never stop searching for you until you are home.

***EMERGENCY HOSPICE FOSTER NEEDED*** This is Boomer. Unfortunately we found out today this darling boy has very little time left-days, maybe a couple weeks. He has a very bad heart and an arrhythmia on top of a potential mass. We cannot fix his heart in the physical sense but we can do our best to make sure we fill it with love and kindness. He is very, very sweet and we want more than anything for him to spend his last days knowing that he matters, that he is loved. If you are someone who can provide this sweet boy some peace and love during his last days please email [email protected]

**PLEASE HELP** Does everyone remember sweet Hazel? Ugh- This beautiful darling cannot catch a break. Hazel was brought in after being hit by a car and while doing emergency surgery she lost her litter of seven puppies. Since then she has also needed pelvic repair surgery and had a plate put in. Hazel was noted to not be recovering and using that leg as well as she should while in her fosters care and it ends up that one of the screws that keeps the plate secure is not bonding with the bone. This has been causing pain with every movement she makes so they will have to go in to revise the surgery so she can learn how to be a puppy again. Her surgery has a wonderful prognosis and we have the very best people working on her but it will be expensive and she will have to restart her recovery over again. We said from the very first second we saw her face that Hazel was worth doing whatever it takes to save and we still believe every one of those words. This sweet girl was hit by a car, gotten a pelvic fracture, lost her seven babies while she almost bled to death and now this- No way on earth were giving up now darling Hazel. You will get the surgery and you will recover Wonderfully because you have an incredible foster mom And then we will find you your forever home where are you will feel loved, you will feel safe and you will know that you are worthy of every bit of care that is given to you. If you can in anyway assist us in any way, any amount for Hazel’s care please use the button below or the following other options. Direct to website - alwaysandFurever.org/donate PayPal - alwaysandfurever@yahoo Venmo - @alwaysandfurever Thank you so much for helping us continue to care for Hazel. We are so grateful and would appreciate all your prayers as well. This girl has been through more than most of us can imagine and we absolutely long for the day when we can see her run and jump and play and begin her furever….. alwaysandFurever.org

Please welcome this beautiful girl ~ Peanut ~ back into the Always & Furever family ❤️ Peanut was adopted from us a few years ago by a kind, loving man who treated her like his best friend and loved her fiercely. Nearly 6 months ago, his caretaker reached out to let us know that he had become hospice and that Peanut would soon need to find a new home. We assured her that Peanut, as with all our alumni, is absolutely welcome back whenever she is ready. Many months passed yet Peanut's owner hung on to life thanks to her devoted companionship. His caretaker says that Peanut is the sole reason he remained here for so long. Peanut was there with him until the very end ❤️ Peanut is a happy-go-lucky 12 year old Dachshund who is now in a foster home and looking for a new family to heal the hole in her heart from losing her best friend. She has not known any other dogs in the past few years and therefore has not done great with other dogs in recent meet-ups, so she is looking for a family with no other pets or atleast until she settles in and her foster can see how she does with other dogs. To adopt, please apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms ❤️ #pennylanepups #alumnifurever #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter

KMBC Channel 9 News is asking for Chiefs pics to post before the game today. Fingers crossed they share Plum with the Chiefs Nation!

If only words could capture just how much we love you Mama Rose, even those of us who have never had the privilege to meet you. With a belly fully of babies this sweet soul was hit by a car and left to die. Her front leg bone is shattered and we had hoped to have her go through heavy doses of antibiotics to get her through amputation tomorrow but her chest sustained internal wounds we can't find a way to help her heal. She is suffering. Her babies are dying inside of her and after exhausting every and all options there is no way to take away her pain on this earth. With every decision like this we know there is no right or wrong when it's done with love but every single soul that comes into our care the ONLY question is what would we do for our own animals, and that answer is always anything and everything possible whenever there is HOPE. That's what we would do for them, for Mama Rose and all her babies. But the dr's have told us she won't survive surgery and there is no hope for her to heal on this earth. So we have to do the kindest, most loving thing for her, and the hardest thing for us, and help her and her puppies go to heaven where God can heal them all together. She fought a fight no one expected her to win, but she fought so hard and was stoic and gentle and sooooooo very loved on her freedom medical drive to our trusted vets where the few lucky people who were blessed to have met her she touched their souls with her love. So now we have to say goodbye, just for a little while, to our sweet brave Mama Rose and all her babies. Until we're together again in heaven please know at least we tried and with all our hearts we wish we could have saved you. No more pain now. No more pain ever. Heaven is better, I promise. We love you Rose.

PRAYER WARRIORS: Now is the time Mama Rose needs us the most. Sadly the news is not good for her and her belly full of babies. The odds of any of them surviving are so low even with our incredible vets care but our Faith is greater and we know God can work miracles. Her front leg is shattered. The car damaged her chest and blood flow as well and there is no way to save her leg and has to be amputated Tuesday to save her life, which means the babies lives are risk too. Going under when pregnant risks their lives but we can't leave her suffering and the babies are still 2 to 3 weeks to term. Every single day in their mama's belly is vital to their survival. We know they likely won't make it but have to go all in to try and save Mama Rose and if God guides our trusted vets to find a way to save them or guides the puppies home to heaven we know it's in His hands now and at least we tried because we had to help her know someone was fighting for her and believed her life and all her babies lives matter. Right now they are pumping her with antibiotics to get her ready for surgery. She's been in so much pain she wasn't able to walk on the 3 good legs so it's an uphill battle we know we might not win but her little life and all the babies in her are still here and prayer can move mountains. So please keep praying. And if Mama Rose survies the surgery and the babies survive we just take one single day at a time and thank God for every moment. We love you so much Mama Rose. We are all praying.

It's a big, beautiful day here at A&F. This morning, Scribbles and Lydia got adopted together and embarked on a road trip with their new dad to go meet their very own family. They will have 4 human kiddos to call their own, and even more amazingly - they get to go there together. How can our hearts be so happy and yet the tears won't stop flowing? It takes SUCH a special family to be willing, even excited, to take on such a special boy like our Scribbles. And this family is all of that and more. Their past experience and huge hearts make them more than qualified to love our boy Furever, in fact their hearts are so huge they asked if they could take Scribbles's new best friend with as well. The barn will never be the same without our boy, I can't even remember what life was like before he came to us. But their dad has promised to keep us updated on their new lives together and we just know that Scribbles and Lydia have won the lottery and scored themselves the best home, better than we ever could have imagined. Be good for your new family, little ones. we miss you so much already! ❤️ #alumni #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #fureverfamily #bettertogether #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter

Cranberry. This little peanut has been at a shelter for 11 weeks!! Almost three months this wiggly girl has been living in a cage instead of a home. She was brought in with puppies who were quickly adopted out but she remained and then was put on the euth list. As you can see - this girl loves with her entire body!! We are working on getting her immunized and spayed and she will be ready to go but we busted her out of the shelter today! If interested in fostering or adopting little Cranberry please reach out and fill out appropriate forms at alwaysandFurever.org/forms

It’s the same dog in both photos. In one photo Legacy had an expiration date. In the other Legacy is safe and loved. This is the power of rescue💕 Legacy found herself in Wichita after a bite incident and was determined PDD by the shelter (potentially dangerous dog) and that poses a risk to those who tag her and take responsibility of her. Another rescue tagged her and after their driver was already transporting sweet Legacy the rescue backed out during her drive to freedom. That’s where we step in. We couldn’t let this beautiful girl die for no fault of her own and for a label thrown on her after one incident. Legacy has been with us since March 31st 2021. That’s 237 days in boarding. In those 237 days we’ve learned a few things about our sweet Legacy. 🐾Legacy REALLY likes cuddling 🐾She has a very high prey drive 🐾She rides amazingly in the car 🐾She’s potty trained 🐾Will do anything for treats 🐾Legacy will swim but it’s not her favorite We have so many more things to learn about this truly beautiful girl. Legacy is one of those dogs that isn’t like the rest, she touches apart of your heart that you didn’t know she could. Please consider Fostering or Adopting 💕Legacy Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #AdoptLegacy #FosterLegacy #foster #BoardingPups #FosterSavesLives #Rescue #LEGACY

Feb 20, 2020 the day TK came into our lives and he was saved from his euth date at a shelter in St Louis. Dec 8, 2021 the day KT entered our lives and was saved from her euth date at a shelter in Wichita. Nothing in life is a coincidence. TK & KT were meant to be in our care. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #donate #youcanmakeadifference

Prayer warriors our sweet Legacy is off on our her next adventure and could use your help and support. For those that don’t know Legacy was sentenced to death 3/30 at a kill shelter after a minor bite incident that led to a PDD determination by the city of Wichita. It was reported that she escaped her yard running up to a passerby by friendly and playful, when they turned to walk away she jumped up and bit at them. Her photo took off when rescues plead for her life as she was broken and trembling in the back of her kennel. Several thousands shares and an Oklahoma rescue stepped forward to tag her and save her life and we thought she was safe.... we thought wrong. On the freedom ride to the rescue the foster of the rescue bailed and the volunteer transporter was told they no longer could take and to just keep her. Terrified and confused Legacy did go after the volunteer transporters dog (who sadly may lose an eye). She cannot be with other dogs but she also didn't like the husband but took immediately to the son and mom and can easily be won over with cheese. When the volunteer reached out to the rescue as to what to do they sent someone to see her, who Legacy was afraid of they said she was human aggressive and were going to put her down. That “rescue” not only BAILED on the volunteer and left THEIR dog they committed to care for with them and then said to just kill her and when we heard her story and his plea for her life we could not let that happen. Legacy has been in our care since April all up until a few weeks ago in boarding until an amazing foster stepped forward to give her a break for thanksgiving. Legacy does have trust issues and protects her chosen person, is selective on who she chooses and reactive toward those she doesn’t know. Her foster has been amazing in protecting her and her family and we knew she needed more help than we were able so Legacy will be joining TK at Joint Forces K9 Group to work on her reactivity in their four week board and train program today! Please send your through and prayers to Legacy and her amazing trainer willing to work with her to give her a life where humans are less scarey and she can be loved and live in peace. Her fosters words below are best to describe this beautiful but broken little soul. All our love is headed your way sweet one! You got this and you are SO VERY LOVED! #TeamLegacy “Legacy was quick to acclimate to me and jumped right into the hatch of my SUV when picked up from boarding. She can and does warm up to and accept people. A home environment has proved to be somewhat different for Legacy. She is still a very good girl. Exceptionally loving and friendly toward her people. However, she has clear trust and guarding behavior that manifested. When Legacy met my spouse, she attacked her crate, which was unanticipated but not her fault. Once out, and after some time spent walking outside together, we returned to the house. It was inside that she nipped my spouse behind the knee. It was a defensive reaction, one where she took clear advantage of the opportunity of a turned back. It caused a minor injury, mostly consisting of a bruise the size of a thumb print and one puncture that was very superficial and one graze mark. It was a nip using the front teeth only, but it was a warning Legacy gave to drive away the unwanted presence at that time. She also tried to go at my spouse a second time, but I body blocked and the second her front teeth hit my knee, she knew she’d messed up and backed down. The second night after my spouse’s introduction, Legacy attacked her crate again, but I think this was more PTSD from the night before. She has no done it since, nor has she gone after my spouse in any way again. Upon introduction to one of my sisters-in-law and her significant other, Legacy seemed relatively quick to warm up. They were seated in the house. Legacy was leashed. She was given ham as an offering. She did well with them moving around for a time. However, she did nip my sister-in-law in the butt. No punctures. Not sure if there’s a bruise even. My sister-in-law only commented Legacy had gotten her in the butt, but had no significant reaction to Legacy as to indicate she would be corralled by her. My sister-in-law was coming from the entry from our dining room into the living room then.Not even sure if this one was a warning, directive, or just play. She also nipped at her sleeve within 5 minutes as my sister-in-law prepared to pass by me. Didn’t break the cloth. Two of our other volunteers came out to try an introduction as well, a husband and wife, and Legacy barked and growled to threaten Corey, but was relatively cool as a cucumber after some ham. Her reaction to Sharon was less pleasant, and she paraded like she had accepted Sharon, but once she turned her back to go have a seat, Legacy again seized the opportunity and got her on the butt. Per Sharon, no puncture, but like a very sharp pinch that undoubtedly bruised. Legacy is very mouthy and demanding with toys, and she will get you during play, however unintentional. It does hurt. I’ve got bruises from playing with her. She’s getting better, but she does forget herself sometimes, and those jaws will audibly snap shut so you have to be on your toes. On a walk, we were practicing redirection with a tug rope, and she got excited and jumped to get it and nipped the inner part of my upper arm. It developed a good bruise, and there was some grazed flesh and, despite not really bleeding, did develop a scab as well. Just something to be mindful of as she is not acting in aggression during play. She just seems to have not been trained as a puppy that biting/nipping is not OK and does hurt. Legacy is highly dog reactive. There was a freak non-incident in my home where she heard my dog(s) whine behind a door during rotation, and she popped that door 3-4 times in the bottom corner, opening it. I’d pulled it. Pushed it. Thought it was closed. Clearly not a good room to do rotations from. Anyway, she came face-to-face with two of my big dogs, and fortunately, I was right there to call everyone off before more than growling could happen, yank the door closed and quickly but gently pull her away and into a crate in another room. Legacy would not do well with small animals. This is due to her size and desire to use her jaws in the way nature intended. We have kept our cats separate entirely, and she can hear and smell them through the door. She has snarled at the through the door, and this area is double gated now for security and safety of all pets in this household. Predominantly, her main issue is aggression toward visitors/guests. We don’t want her to continue this behavior she’s clearly gotten away with and with the results she wants—driving the unwanted presence away through use of her jaws. This could wind up with Legacy in a bad place, and this girl is too sweet for that. We’ve not gotten close to people on walks, but she has barked at an occasional stranger sitting/standing near their homes on walks. “

🎄Ears Needs a Holiday Foster!🎄 ✨Dog Friendly ✨Cats are Unknown ✨LOVES playing ✨Will give endless snuggles and zoomies Ears was scheduled for euthanasia in El Dorado, and then the world fell in love with him. His Emergency Rescue plea was shared over 600 times! People from both the East and West coast called about him. Families drove from 3-4 hours away and lined up outside the shelter's doors before it opened to adopt this boy. An adopter was chosen, then everyone else was turned away and we all sighed a huge breath of relief. 2 hours later the adopter came knocking at the shelter doors again. She'd never owned a dog before, and realized she couldn't keep him. Well the shelter locked it's doors, closed the blinds, and refused to take him back. Absolutely no shelter could take him in, we were all SO full. But when no one else could take the risk of committing to this displaced baby, we knew we had to step up and put an end to the craziness. Ears is approximately 3-4 years old and was originally found as a stray. We don't know anything more about him, but he's been great with all dogs and kids that he's met so far with us! Then this year, Ears was adopted with our sweet Serena and lived comfortably for a while.. and then the unthinkable happened and Ears and Serena’s loving owner passed away and they found their way back to us. For those that don’t know we have to board at various facilities, our dogs that aren’t a good fit for the barn. Whether they need to be in an only pet home or are overly hyper for the senior dogs in the barn. Although we board our dogs there year round when the holidays come around the boarding facilities limit our spots for their other clients needs. It isn’t fair but it’s not something we can help. We currently have 13 dogs in boarding that could go into a foster home. We only have 7 spots available, please if you can temporarily foster from ✨12/23/2021 through 01/03/2021✨we need your help. If you have kitties or other pets, can you separate them for two weeks so you can make the holidays truly magical for a rescue pup? �Can you commit to changing the life of a rescue pup for 🎄Christmas🎄 break? 🍂Please consider opening your home for a few days, make a change, make a difference. If you’ve been debating about fostering but nervous about committing fully, try being a temporary holiday foster! It has less pressure and it’s easy to make slight changes for a short period of time! If you want to make this 🎄Holiday Season🎄 super duper special for a rescue pup please apply to foster at the link below or send an email! (fosters must be located in missouri or kansas) [email protected] Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #Adopt #Foster #BarnPups #BoardingPups #PoundPups

🎄After years of being used for breeding Cranberry was found as a stray with 3 of her puppies.. her puppies were adopted and Cranberry was put on the euthanasia list. How unfair life has been to sweet Cranberry… to be used repeatedly to bring life into the world but when no one wanted you they signed your life away… Cranberry you are so deserving of love and life. You are loved and your furever home is out there… I promise we won’t stop until we find it. Please consider Fostering or Adopting Cranberry! Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #AdoptCranberry #FosterCranberry #foster #BoardingPups #FosterSavesLives #Rescue #CRANBERRY

Earlier today we introduced you to Lyla, a sweet little girl that was declining in a partner shelter. Refusing to eat, refusing to drink, and having some sever gastrointestinal signs, the shelter reached out because with the pending holidays, they know Lyla would need more care than what they could offer. Tonight, the news we received from her vet was not what we wanted to hear. A diagnosos of Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) an autoimmune disorder she has a 50/50 chance of recovery. We won't let the percentages dictate our decisions, we are 100% behind her. Tonight she is hospitalized so that she can start receiving blood transfusions and medications to support her tiny little body. So that she wouldn't be scared and alone, her foster mom made sure she had a soft fuzzy blanket and a big stuffie to cuddle. Lyla needs prayers for a Christmas miracle to recover so that she can find a home and a family. If you are able to donate toward the care this precious girl needs we would appreciate the gesture. Saved from the shelter, now she need saved from this disorder.

Sadly Serena's loving owner passed away unexpectedly and she found herself without a home. She's nervous, confused and rightly skiddish in a barn full of strangers but she is gentle and loving and great with big dogs and older kids and deserves a home. She will cuddle into you for snuggles and give you all the hugs and kisses you could ask for. Please help us find her a home. Alwaysandfurever.org to foster or adopt. You really can make a difference.

I don’t know if I’ll ever truly be able to find the words to express just how grateful I am for all the souls that found their way to the LRB, human and furry. From all the volunteers, every single staff member, each supporter, from the donors, our followers, doggie daters, vet runners, freedom drivers, caretakers, fosters, adopters... the list of who to express my appreciation and gratitude is endless, just like their love, support and compassion. To think that just four short years ago this was still just a dream, a horse barn that was under construction but had a vision to be filled with love. And when life gets just a bit too overwhelming it’s always a beautiful reminder to stop, pause and remember just how far we have come to make this dream come true. Over 2,600 animals lives have been touched with love thanks to the magic of every single person involved with the LRB. We’ve had miracles I can never explain, over and over and over again. Last year on this day we almost lost Sally. Four specialists told us to let her go after 5 days in the ICU with no answers or reasons, we had a date and time set to help her to heaven and then another vet said let’s try again and Sally said heaven could wait and today she’s in a the most loving home for Christmas, happy, healthy and most importantly love. We’ve also been touched by tragedy. No one in life is ever truly shielded from suffering and in his call for duty our beloved friend David Hosch was called Home to God while driving our foster dog Annabelle to the vet. Things like that, losing a friend, losing a member of our A&F family we’ll never understand. But out of such a profound loss grew a motivation for all of us to be better, to do more, to give unconditionally, just like David did and David’s Day was born which ended up being a worldwide event of spreading kindness to so many animals in need. To read up on David’s Day you can go to our website alwaysandfurever.org We have raised funds to completely renovate the Osawatomie pound to a beautiful new shelter which construction begins in 2002 and where we have been the sole care givers for all the animals there since 2019 (the once forgotten souls, now forever loved). We signed a lease for 2022 for a little grey barn in KCMO where we can help even MORE animals in need and no dog will have be in boarding because they are dog reactive or too young or too high energy and we can love them and care for them every moment like they should be until we find them a home. We have designs for 8 little villas and a meet and greet building for our farm where TK will have his very own tiny home and live with us forever after his 8 weeks of training to work on his reactivity towards new people. I could go on and on and on about all our blessings but no matter what is done or we are doing our sole purpose is to hope to inspire people to treat all animals a little bit kinder. I guess I like to think we’re here to make the world a little bit better place for the souls that come after us too, either human or furry, just like David did. And that no soul should die at a kill shelter or be left outside on a chain or starved for suffer. After all, if you really think about it we’re all souls, just in different bodies. So as Christmas and the holidays have come and gone as quickly as we blink our eyes, we begin a new day and pray that everyday, not just a holiday, that someone out there chooses to help an animal in need, in any way shape or form and always to adopt. And of course that someday no animal will suffer and that all souls will know love, even if only for a little while. I know that would be a Christmas miracle, but if there is anything this LRB has proven it's that miracles happen every day when you live with faith. Hope every one had a wonderful holiday, Hanukkah or Merry Christmas or whatever your family celebrates that was filled with joy and love and to everyone who has stuck with us on this journey or who has just joined us, we promise you more joy, sadness, laughter, smiles, and tears that you can ever imagine and a heart FULL of love. And really just thank you. Thank you for believing that life should be lived in this moment and all furry lives matter too. And remember, always point your heart to the sun. 🌻 Now.... it’s time to wake the pups up 🐾

Pocket.. known previously as the “cat killing dangerous pit” that we were warned not to save. I think about speaking with that person as I lay less than a foot away in the grass as Pocket chews his toy.. I think about how that one person saying he was dangerous could have ended his life… but instead I get to roll around in a field and play toys with this “Human Loving, Adorable Pit” ♥️ Please consider Fostering or Adopting Pocket Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #AdoptPocket #FosterPocket #foster #BoardingPups #FosterSavesLives #Rescue #POCKET

Amateur dog breeders are just smaller scale puppy mills. They are using the mama’s reproductive ability to make quick cash. And ignore the needs of the puppies and their mothers. Not to mention it adds to the overpopulation crisis that we face daily. Each year, millions of unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized at shelters across the country. Although pet behavioral problems are the one of the main reasons animals are given to shelters, many of those animals are the result of excess breeding. At a reputable breeder, a mom might have a total of 3 litters starting at the age of 2. They are more concerned with how their dogs are doing before and after the pregnancy. The normal amount of time waited for these types of breeders is one pregnancy every 18 – 24 months. Irresponsible dog breeders are looking to make as much money off their dog as possible. The mom is expected to pump out 2 litters every year that she is fertile, which starts at about 6 months old. Overbreeding these mothers can cause serious health risks. Some of the risks include hearing loss, joint problems, hip dysplasia, as well as birthing difficulties. Mai was being overbred. Her ability to make babies was used to make quick money. She had 4 litters in the last 2 years resulting in over a dozen babies. These beautiful dogs were given crappy circumstances. Their previous owner got evicted and was unable to keep them, which was a blessing in disguise. Tai is her 6-8 months old baby girl. He was probably keeping Tai to be the next generation overbred mommy. Mai (pronounced MY – gray & white) is about 3-4 years old. She likes male dogs and would do best in a home with older children who won’t climb / pull at her. Tai (pronounced TIE – white with eye patch) is a 6-8 month old puppy and she loves to play and loves everyone! We will need to get these girls spayed and up to date on their shots. The average cost for vetting and having one dog spayed is roughly $300. With 2 beautiful girls we are looking at a vet bill of about $600. Can you help us help these girls? Together we can make sure that they never have to go through something like this again. These girls are about to have their lives changed for the better. Hold tight sweet girls - we are coming for you! Nothing but love from here on out! If you want to be Mai & Tai’s hero, please go to alwayandfurever.org/forms and fill out an application for him. By donating to these dogs, you are helping them get the amazing second chance that we all know they deserve. If you can contribute anything to help, please donate at: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate paypal: [email protected] vemno: [email protected] Mailing Address: 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083

PLEASE SHARE Meet sweet Pongo, a neutered heeler who at 8-10 years old somehow ended up in a crowded shelter. Pongo did have a family, but they wouldn’t come for him. How you just leave them is beyond our comprehension. So, heartbroken Pongo was on the verge of being euthanized due to his age and an overflowing shelter, and we couldn’t let that happen, he deserves to live. Pongo, we’re coming for you, and you are safe for the rest of your years. We promise you all the love and care you deserve and a family that will never leave you behind, no matter what. Honestly, we could use a little help right now if you’re able to share even just the smallest donation. If you’ve seen the news, you know shelters are beyond full right now. We’re struggling to save as many as we can. Every donation helps. And everyone who steps up to foster or adopt helps us save another precious soul in need. We’re grateful for any and all help, thank you for considering us. HOW TO DONATE: alwaysandfurever.org/donate paypal: [email protected] vemno: @alwaysandfurever (under Sue George) Mailing address: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 APPLY TO FOSTER OR ADOPT: Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #alwaysnfurever #littleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #AdoptDontShop #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #adoptpongo #fosterpongo

PLEASE SHARE! - GRAPHIC IMAGES Her owners were told by the emergency vet that they had to stick around until a rescue took her. Otherwise, they had to euthanize her because they couldn’t hospitalize. The owners got up and walked out. Hurt, scared, and traumatized – they left her to die by herself. Once we heard that, we could not let that happen. She doesn’t deserve to die because her owners failed her. Tesha and the other house dog kept getting into fights, and this is by far the worst for her injuries. We don’t know who started the fights, but dogs who don’t fight back are normally not the ones who start fights. The other dog walked away with no scratches or injuries. You can see from the photos that she has bruises and wounds all over her body. Tesha is still a baby at only 9 months old. She has a whole life a head of her. She deserves to know what it is like to be in a home with love and companionship. Not being in fear of when the next attack will happen. We aren’t sure what the cost of her emergency care will be for this incident, but we also know that she will need spayed. But we don’t care what the cost is. We will figure out a way to help her recover. We always do. If you can donate to helping us with her bill, please do. With your support, we can help her get the care that she so desperately needs. Please, we are in desperate need of a foster for this poor girl. If you can open your heart and your home to her please send us a message. She needs help and we will find it for her, somehow. Tesha will not necessarily need strict kennel rest but rather a nice cozy spot where she can be comfortable to heal and recover. Given the situation, we are not sure if she is good with other dogs at the moment. She would do best recovering in a home with no other dogs where she can just focus on getting better. If you want to be Tesha’s hero, please go to alwayandfurever.org/forms and fill out an application for her. By donating to these dogs, you are helping them get the amazing second chance that we all know they deserve. If you can contribute anything to help, please donate at: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate paypal: [email protected] vemno: [email protected] Mailing Address: 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083

PLEASE HELP! Sweet Arnie-he ended up in the  Emergency hospital the other night and has to stay yet another night. We ended up with an arrythmia and heart failure and all the complications that come with it. He is starting on new medications today and we are really hoping that we can bring him home tomorrow. His bill will be 3000-4000 dollars but There were only two options for Arnie- we fight to get him through this acute episode or we sat goodbye. We just weren’t ready to say goodbye, and either was Arnie. He may come home tomorrow with only 6 months left to live but we vow to make it the best 6 months he has ever had. If you can please pray for Arnie, share this post, or donate to his care we really appreciate it. He really is a special boy and he is so loved by every one of us. Thank you all so very much. Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Sweet Mama is at the Emergency Hospital in labor with a puppy stuck and mama is unable to push him out so eventually doctors and staff were able to help her and get her baby free. Unfortunately the puppy did not survive and after checking her further she still has 7 puppies that have to be delivered we will give her a chance to deliver natural but not sure she will be able to So we are looking at a c-section to deliver the puppies and spay her while in there. With estimates at 3-4,000 any help towards her medical expenses we would be forever grateful. She needs all the prayers and positive thoughts sent her way! We will do everything we can to save her babies and keep her safe. Donations can be made alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo @alwaysandfurever (underSueGeorge) PayPal [email protected] Mailing Address 23595 W223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083

PLEASE SHARE: HELP!!! Mama Lenna was surrendered to the emergency vet when one if her sweet 8 babies were stuck during labor and without a rescue help her and all these beautiful souls would have died. All these souls were born and bred to be sold, and then abandoned. With all your love and support we were able to save all their lives and give them purpose. Now all these sweet souls need an experienced foster to give them the home and love they truly deserve. They could not be sweeter. Please, please share their story to help us get them out of the vet and into a home. Email [email protected] all expenses covered. You just provide the love.

No adoption or foster applications for this silly love bug?!?! Princess Peach is so darn sweet and playful too! 💗 #adoptPrincessPeach #foster #prefersmaledogs alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Good morning my precious selective friends. 🐾 welcome Princess Peach to the suites. From being burned in a meth fire to the love and warmth of the little red barn, this precious soul is waiting for a home and we could not love her more until we find her one. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #donate #youcanmakeadifference ❤

UPDATE- Bubba is in a new foster home and doing wonderful!!!!!!! Hospice Foster Needed! 💔 Our sweet Bubba recently went to the vet for a neuter and eye removal and unfortunately we found out he has prostate cancer. Vets estimate that he has at most 3 months left, if we’re lucky. Bubba is gentle, calm, loving, and friendly towards all dogs and people. He’s doing well here at the barn and despite everything he’s going through he seems comfortable and happy. But we would love for him to spend his last days in a home of his own. He’s really truly wonderful and so so gentle. He likes to spend most of his time napping and cuddling and would love a lap to rest his head on. He has the most adorable spotted fur and giant paws, oh and he has the cutest snore. Please consider opening your home and heart to this beautiful soul. alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Update on Bubba After long conversations with the doctors and more testing, Bubba has prostate cancer with some other internal issues which does not make him a candidate for a safe surgery . He will be coming back to the barn until we can find a hospice foster where he can go. He will have pain medication on board so we will make him comfortable and loved. If you are interested in fostering Bubba Please go to alwaysandfurever.org

PLEASE SHARE! Imagine spending your whole life outside, on a chain, to the point where you had that chain FROZEN to your neck. Where you didn’t know when your next meal was coming, and you wasted down to skin and bones. I can’t image it, but that was these dog’s reality. A neighbor did try calling and finding help, but was getting nowhere… until they called us. We don’t know anything about these dogs except that they are both male and urgently need our help. So of course we agreed and they are coming to us. They will probably need more medical help, and maybe more psychological help, but we will do everything on our power to help them heal inside and out and get them into safe, healthy, happy homes! We will keep you updated and let you know more about these poor, unfortunate souls as soon as we can. But for now, help is coming, and we can certainly promise you that you will never spend another night chained, starving, in the cold. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting (we don’t know if they’re bonded or what special needs they may yet have, but we’d definitely talk you through that beforehand – or, fostering or adopting another dog always frees up room for us to save more, just sayin’!) https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ And, as always, if you’d like to help with the vetting and care of these guys, every penny helps and goes directly to the dog’s care. https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ paypal: [email protected] vemno: [email protected] 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 #safe #unchained #adoptdontshop #foster #rescuedog #mutt #rescuedisthebestbreed

Please share: $10 TINY HOME TUESDAYS In honor of our boy TK, today we are starting a new tradition. An initiative to support those dogs with absolutely no hope and no options, who even experts say don't stand a chance. The dogs who have been dealt an evil hand by humans too many times, who's spirits have been crushed beyond the furthest limits, who no longer trust that there is good and love in this world. For the TKs, the Coppers, the Legacys, the Edisons - and all the other pups who require very special homes with adopters who understand the trauma these pups have been through and are willing to put in the immense effort to help them learn love and lead a normal happy life for maybe the first time ever. Each week, please consider donating $10 towards TK's tiny home fundraiser. After over two years in the suites, our hearts have accepted the fact that TK is here to stay - but a life in the suites Furever is not the life any dog truly wants. They are a great solution in the short term for helping the dog-aggresive dogs who need to decompress from the shelter and find a Furever family, but they aren't a home. For TK'S tiny home, we are returning to our "Sanctuary" roots and allowing TK to have the Furever home, here, that he clearly wants. He's had several adopters come up over the years, been to other facilities, meet new people, tried doggie friends, but ultimately he is the most happy and comfortable here in our care. We have a construction crew ready to break ground as soon as we fundraise enough to cover the cost of TKs tiny home, which will be on the front lawn of the little red barn. The tiny home initiative has many goals, but the most important one is to give TK the home he needs. Each week we will go over those goals and all our hopes and dreams that this fundraiser is set out to achieves - but for now, in this moment, we only ask for $10. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected]

A car ride. A walk in the snow. A wet slobbery kiss on a cold winter day. These are the little things in life that are everything to dogs who just want to be loved, just like TK. TK will never be adoptable for reasons we have explained before and in a nutshell to keep humans safe and to keep TK alive. Not a lot of rescues spend thousands of dollars to train a dog they can never adopt out, I mean think about it, the investment of all our time love and care is to help them find homes right? Well not the way we see it. Every soul deserves love and every soul deserves to live a life worth living, in peace, not fear and emotional problems are just as real as physical problems. Some has asked why TK isn't in his suite with the window and couch, it was too much stimulation for him, like watching an intense tv show all day wrong and getting all pent up with no outlet. The more we can control his environment, keep his routine consistent, the more he will know, deep down that he is SAFE and when I go through the same training with him every day we build trust, confidence, discipline and respect for each other. There isn't anything I wouldn't do on this earth for him and I know thousands, upon thousands who love him feel the same way. But our suites were not build for long term life on the farm and he deserves more. So in the next coming weeks you'll see our plans for TK's tiny home, but it's not just one it's a community a retirement villa with homes for the dogs that no one else wants, that are difficult, unadoptable, but still God's beauitful creatures that desrve our love. And so we plan to build them a REAL home, with 160 sq foot villa each with a fenced in yard and privacy fence, dog door, bed, HVAC and drains, pluming, heat, electricity, all the comforts and love and care of a home, for their entire life. The right way, the home TK and others deserve. Where instead of playing in a hallway, he has room to play in a Meet & Greet inside play area that is away from other dogs to give him the freedom to relax, play, of course train, and just be himself. Of course this comes at a cost and all in with the plans we've discussed and two buildings the estimate is around $250,000 but if we are going to do this we are going to do this right. I know you may be thinking wow, I sure did when I heard it but its the grading, foundations, soup to nuts everything with building this from scratch specifically for the dogs like TK where the easy solution would've been to say goodbye but the RIGHT solution is to find a way. Together, with all of your help we can build this for TK and for his friends, like Destiny and Trevor who humans abused and tortured yet they were so worthy of love. TK's two year anniversary with us is coming up. Time to start fundrasing. It may be $5, it may be $500 it doesn't matter whatever you can afford to donate to the care of the lost souls that need us most please do. TK is worth it and I'll personally match the first $1,000 so only $249,000 to go. Together, with faith and love, anything is possible God continues to show that through the LRB every single day. #TeamTK #heisworthit

Prayer warriors needed!! For Lime, the pain and problems never seem to stop. Over a month ago, Lime was hit by a car and left at the shelter - both her body and heart broken into pieces. After numerous attempts by several emergency rooms to put her back together, we finally found a top-tier specialist that was able to help her broken bones. She won the heart of a tech there and is now being fostered by her as her body continues to heal. Unfortunately, her recovery took an unexpected turn today as she began to exhibit signs of muscle atrophy on one side of her face - to where half of her face has degenerated down to hardly skin and bones where the muscles seem to have completely withdrawn. It is on the opposite side from where she got hit, so the vets are wondering if this is an unforeseen after-effect of her head hitting the placement when she got hit over a month ago. She has been scheduled for an emergency neuro consult at the MU Veterinary Health specialists tomorrow and could absolutely use everyone's thoughts and prayers as she battles her way through yet another medical hurtle. This sweet girl is but 2 years old and doesn't deserve to go through this, but we promise to hold her close to our hearts and make sure she knows she isn't alone in this battle ❤️ To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] #prayersforhealing #prayerwarriorsneeded #nevergiveup #fosterssavelives

A note from Coal: "Thank you to everyone who prayed and prayed for me all night long so my tummy could feel better! I gotta admit, I didn't get much sleep last night at that emergency room place because they kept waking me up for more and more x-rays - but the doctors say my tummy looks so much better and made sure I was comfortable all through the night! They said that the quick action to get me there and everyone's well-wishes really made the difference and helped me get better fast. So now I'm back in my boarding suite and plan to take a long long nap all afternoon to make up for the sleepless night. All the ladies here keep checking on me and telling me that I'm a very lucky boy and I have to agree, I feel pretty lucky to have so many people supporting me! Fur now, everyone will just keep an eye on my tummy in case it happens again and I'll just keep working on feeling better...and if everyone could pray just as hard that I finally find a Furever home - I would super appreciate it ❤️" Alwaysandfurever.org #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #nevergiveup #prefersolderfurfriends #notyouraverageshelter

Bubba leaves tomorrow morning with his new hospice foster! This loving, gentle, playful, silly boy will get to spend the rest of his days with a loving family! ❤️❤️❤️

LOOK AT OUR CRANBERRY (Her actual name is Sofie or So-So)!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 Y'all, our hearts are exploding with happiness over this perfect ending!! So many times in rescue, we only know what we see or what we are told. Unfortunately, dogs cannot talk or else this girl would have been home months ago!! Our job is to love them hard and make sure they know nothing but love for the rest of their lives. We are not here to judge and as humans, we all make mistakes. As long as we learn from them and do better, that is what counts. ❤ Having Cranny with us was absolutely wonderful, BUT she was a different dog as they all are in a shelter environment. Its scary and as much as we love them, its not the same as having their own home and their own family. Cranny was reactive to ALL dogs in our care and as you all know, just fought with one quite recently. Because of that, we knew it would be hard to find her the perfect home, but we also knew we would never stop trying!! Little did we know the perfect home already existed AND she even has a fur brother named Buster and was NEVER reactive prior to rescue!! 🥰 Please PLEASE join us in supporting our little Cranberry as she once again becomes little So-So and lives happily ever after with her family that loves her very much!! ❤ THIS.....IS......RESCUE!!!!!! ❤🐾❤🐾❤

We'll never know sweet Morty's past. He was euth listed at a kill shelter for a ruptured tumor on his leg, we pulled immediately and planned to bring him to the barn but one medical problem after another kept him in the hospital (where he was one of the staff's absolute favorite with his silly, joyous demeanor and loving eyes) and just nine short days after he was able to be our physical care the unbearable happened. Nine days of playful adventure walks and cuddle sessions, photo shoots, and most importantly... love. Those days were also filled with vet trips. X-rays confirmed the endless cough was an extremely aggressive cancer and tumor on his lungs that was taking away his ability to breathe. And today he lost his breath. We rushed him to two different emergency cares, had him on oxygen and were willing to do whatever we could to help him but ultimately the only thing we could truly do to help him was to let him breathe again, whole and freely, in Heaven, with God. We could not heal his cancer. No matter how long we kept him on oxygen we could never give him his ability to breathe back. If there was anything we could've done we would've done it. So four loving friends held his paw, rubbed his tummy, stroked his forehead and told him they loved him and that Heaven was waiting and helped him to his forever home with God, just across the rainbow bridge. We may not have found Morty a home on this earth but he was loved him. He was ours and he was beautiful and fun and loving and silly and sweet and his life had a purpose. I will always believe if you have touched one soul with love then your life served a purpose. Morty filled all our lives with love, even in just nine short days. So while our hearts ache with sorrow over a life we could not save, his mission was accomplished and he will never be forgotten. Run free now in heaven my sweet friend. You were, are, and always will be loved.

PRAYER WARRIORS: Please keep our sweet girl Alina in your thoughts/prayers. She was so happy and sweet this morning I almost didn't notice her tumor burst on her belly and we rushed her to Blue Pearl. We'll keep everyone updated as soon as we know more but she had a sack of fluid on her side and knew she needed urgent care. If you can donate anything to help too please do, despite the pain this beautiful soul is all love and is truly gentle and so sweet. Whatever help she needs we promise she will get. Prayers, love and positive energy sent your way my sweet girl. We love you with all our hearts!

Today was a good day. I’ve been delaying this post because for once I really couldn’t find the words, my head and my heart are all over the place. This past month has been filled with so many ups and downs with staffing, funding, losses, nonstop work and at times simply madness. But the losses, so many losses, and near losses yet at the same time also filled with so many miracles, large and small. I really do believe every day is a miracle, we just have to choose to believe it is. For anyone who follows Always & Furever you probably know I wake up and pretty much say that (or something like that) every morning because it really is. Every morning we are blessed to open our eyes we have one more chance to do something better than we did yesterday, to fill this world with a little more love than hate and to touch a soul, human or animal, with a simple act of kindness that eventually the ripple effects of those tiny little acts kindness find the most beautiful and simply amazing way to change the world. Even the mornings that are not so good, there is always something good if we look through our hearts, not our eyes, we can find them. Always & Furever, these dogs, the cats, all of the people, this is literally my entire heart and soul that I’ve put everything I have and ever will be into this a simple little red barn that somehow, beyond my wildest imagination from when we first started has now evolved into a mission to change the world. We submitted an offer on the 38 acres directly behind our farm and today our offer was accepted. In six weeks we’ll have the first step of our very own Homestead which with every fiber of my being I see and feel Always & Furever being the name that changes rescues. Running a rescue should not be just paying a fee with the state, filing a form and taking donations while locking animals cages upon cages and waiting for someone else to love them and calling that saving lives and sadly so many rescues do just that. Yes it may save their life, but if that is the only life they know, IN THAT MOMENT, is that a life worth living? Everything all of us will every have in this world can be stripped away and will be when we die except for one single thing, love. That is all these animals ever want and pulling them a kill shelter or accepting them into our care is a responsibility and privilege I/we do not take likely. We are changing the face of rescue by the standard of care we do, not in the big major things but in the million tiny little acts of kindness towards God’s precious creatures who love us unconditionally. With the 38 acres behind us this would be place people from all over the world would come, why? Because they will spend a day at the puppy barn and have 30 little puppies surround them and their kids with kisses, the senior cat cottage for the old beautiful souls hardly anyone pulls and will be our life time residents, to learn from the best trainers in the world at our behavior/reactive barn, to talk with psychologists and counselors on palliative care and making the end of life the best of life and counseling to not abandoning your pet but to love them through it. To have a veterinary hospital on staff which is modeled and run like St. Jude’s where no sick animal is turned away and it’s specialty care at it’s finest. Where people give to help others in need not because they have to but because they know they would be saving lives of the furry loved ones who need us all to come together and be more than we ever imagined we could possible be. Our Homestead will be involved in community events with the human seniors who need our animals just as much as our animals need them on Sunday morning pancake breakfasts with the pups and spaghetti and bingo night with the cats. Yoga in one of the many pastures with the puppies and with the oldies. The water treadmill being FREE to dogs who need it and families cant afford, a swimming pool and play yard open to our dogs to work on socialization, the entire property completely fenced in so we will never loose a dog again, each fence double gated, an entry code at the gate so former owners with criminal records don’t come looking for their dogs (it’s happened), being the model of love and forgiveness and kindness to all humans and all animals and one entire community either in person or virtually that would do anything and everything for any soul in need. Barns all throughout the property and paths to each and walkways all with a very specific purpose. I can see these things down to the tiny details. And others who have walked the property with me and FEEL it too. And today we are now one single step closer and close in 6 weeks and our journey to make this dream a reality is coming to fruition. First step is to purchase the land, then build one barn at a time and step by step, day by day, continue to change the world for the better. The best way I can describe the layout will be like a zoo (except with animals that should be domesticated not those that should be free). I actually never go to zoos because they makes my heart sink. But on that point so many people don’t visit rescues/shelters because it’s too sad to see the animals caged and unloved all day. I was tagged in a post on a shelter that walks their dogs twice a day for 10 minutes. 20 minutes of the day is all those dogs get to go outside, feel the wind on this face, breathe the fresh air and get to be a dog. Sadly many shelters never walk their dogs, they are caged and cleaned maybe once a day (if that) barely promoted, then walked down a hallway to which no one ever returns. We need to do better, we need to set the standard of care to where its not ok for a healthy dog to be thrown away, locked up, forgotten and then killed. We need to LOVE all the ones that no one else wants to and treat them with the same standard of care as we treat our own. It’s that simple. And with our farm, for anyone who has been to the little red barn, this land, our future Homestead words can’t describe the overwhelming feeling of love and peace knowing that we are doing more than anyone has ever done to love them and make their lives matter RIGHT NOW to give the animals the medical and emotional help they need and love them every single step of the way. It’s not about waiting for someone else to stop kill shelters and treat animals better and adopt and stop breeding it’s about looking in the mirror and seeing what WE can do, right now and now we are one step closer. What started with one person has now grown to a movement, or rather a mission, to treat every single homeless or abandoned animal in need like our own, with the same love, respect, kindness, dignity, and grace, especially as they leave this world to journey to the next. After all, I think all every soul really wants in this life is to know that someone on this earth loved them and that their lives mattered and that’s what we strive to do and who we are. From one little red barn became a community, a family, of the most amazing volunteers and staff, fosters and supporters to where over 3,000 animals have been saved since we opened our doors just 3 years ago. No animal deserves to die at a kill shelter just for lack of space or resources and so many animals end up homeless when their loving owners go into a home, hospice care or pass away and we take every single one we can in and love them like their owners would. And rescues and shelters need to be held to a higher standard of care. They animals are worth it. This is going to require an enormous amount of money, immeasurable endless amount of work and I have absolute no idea how we’ll do it but I know God will guide us the entire way because we started with nothing and look where we are today. Absolutely every single one of us is all in. Today was a good day because this one step is leading towards a better tomorrow for thousands upon thousands of animals. If you’ve made it this far I’m way too tired to proofread so please forgive the typos and run-ons but just one last note is thank you. Thank you to all who believed in us when sometimes it was hard to believe in ourselves, through the good the bad, the joy and the sorrow, through every morning and every night believe that every single soul deserves to know love and be treated with respect. Just thank you for having the biggest most beautiful hearts I never could’ve imagined and seeing each day as a miracle, with all our animals, right along with me. We close in 6 weeks. Yes today was a very, very, very good day. Jen

Hospice who??? Yes Franny does have cancer but she is living it up and loving every minute of whatever time she may have left on this Earth. The only thing that would make her happier is her very own furever home to spend the rest of her days with! Could that be you? #hospicefosterneeded #adoptFranny #foster #onlypet #nootheranimals #notyouraverageshelter alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Goodnight from our beautiful Franny and the rest of us at the LGB!!!! Sweet dreams to all!! 🥰 Alwaysandfurever.org #notyouraverageshelter #fosteringsaveslives #hospice #adoptdontshop #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

‼️‼️FRANNY‼️‼️ This girl is full of cancer and a handful of other health issues and all she wants to do is smell all the smells and love with her whole heart!! 🥰 This girl belongs in a home, not a shelter..... even if it is ours!! No hospice dog should be in a shelter!! They should be comfortable and loved in a home of their very own!!! Please consider opening your heart and home to this precious girl!! We dont know how much time she has left in this world, but we do know that she deserves those days to be her best days!! To foster or adopt Franny, go to alwaysandfurever.love/forms #notyouraverageshelter #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives

ELMO got some great news this week!!! After months of heartworm treatment, he tested heartworm NEGATIVE!!!!!!! Yaaaaaay for Elmo!!! We are so happy for him and now we can focus even harder on finding him his furever home!!!!! WAY TO GO ELMO!!!!! 💙 To foster or adopt this handsome guy, go to alwaysandfurever.love/forms #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

Please share: Prayers needed!! The emergency hospital just reached out for help with an 8 month old red heeler who is gravely sick. Her owners said they got her off Craigslist 2 days ago and they think she got into some rat poison. She is struggling to breathe and fighting for her life as the poison tries to destroy her little body. She is in an oxygen chamber to help her breathe and try to stabilize her as she isn't even well enough to transfer to our specialty vets at this point. The ER is getting ready to start doing a plasma transfusion and she will most likely need a red cell transfusion as well. We are naming her Brid, which is Irish for Strong and Protective. Before being giving away on Craigslist, poor Brid spent the past 6 months locked up in a crate. This sweet girl has never had a happy day in her short little life, we promised her that we would do everything possible to save her and give her a chance to know a beautiful, loved life. Please donate to her care if you are able - these next few hours will be critical and she could use all the prayers possible. Her estimate right now is $1,000 -$1,700 just to stabilize her and get her to keep fighting to live. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #prayersforhealing #prayerwarriorsneeded #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #pennylanepups

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! Granny is back at our emergency vet. She has not been wanting to eat and had started breathing weird this morning. When they took radiographs they found fluid in her stomach and we aren’t sure why it isn’t moving through like it should. We know her liver isn’t the best, and we aren’t sure if her not wanting to eat is because of her liver or something else is going on in her GI system. They are going to continue to monitor her and continue to do spot checks with the ultrasound, as well as repeat some radiographs to see if anything has moved or changed. We are really worried about our sweet Granny. If there are answers to why she is going through all this, we will find them. We will do anything we can for this sweet soul and we are praying we can get her feeling better. Please continue to pray for her and if able, consider donating towards her care. The Emergency vet and diagnostic testing can get expensive but there is nothing we won’t do for her. If we can get her feeling better, even if just for a small while, we will take it. We love you sweet Granny and we are hopeful that you will be back to your bouncy self soon! ❤️

Tickets are now on sale for our 3rd annual Golden Gala! It is going to be an amazing night of entertainment courtesy of DJ Apsilum and our Emcee for the evening the one and only Teresa of The Rocket and Teresa Show on Mix 93.3. There will be a live and silent auction and many many more surprises, all while raising funds for our amazing animals. To purchase tickets, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/afgoldengala22/welcome Your ticket comes with unlimited varieties of beer and wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and dinner courtesy of Brancato's Catering. There will also be a cash bar for additional drinks. We will sell out, so get your tickets soon! We are also seeking sponsors for the Gala and donations for our live and silent auction. Sponsor levels can be found on the same site above under "browse items" and if you wish to donate, please feel free to contact [email protected]. The deadline to serve as a sponsor and be included on printed materials is April 7th. We hope you can join us and be sure to follow the Facebook event for the Gala to get updates and a sneak peek at some of our auction items! https://www.facebook.com/events/2875086072713765 #AFGoldenGala22 #alwaysandfurever #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter

Sweet Hercules is breaking my heart. His rocket is his comfort toy. He sits on top of me trembling. He doesn't understand. I don't either my friend. I'm so very sorry it didn't work. I promise it will somehow be ok. Alwaysandfurever.org Please consider fostering our boy. He must be an only pet but he is all love and worth it.

Emergency Cat Care!!! This gorgeous kitty was brought into Wichita’s care by animal control late last night! Volunteers jumped into action as she clearly was severely injured, huge open wound on her abdomen. They reached out to Always and Furever and the rest happened in Emergency fashion! As the cat coordinator and Foster of A&F I instantly fell in love and with the help of my family we decided she should have a name…. Her name is Carmel. Quickly it was determined she was stable enough to transfer to Blue Pearl in Overland Park. She arrived there at around 12:30 am where she was made comfortable till next steps were determined. My husband and I went to Blue Pearl to meet her and love on her this morning. Even in her condition she was purring when I pet her. She is so soft. We will continue to visit her in the hospital till she is ready to head home. Sweet Carmel is going to need surgery to repair the damage that was done to her abdomen. Infection is a concern but she looks ready for the fight! They are estimating 3-4 days in the hospital (she is in Cat ICU now) before she can go to her fosters home to recover. The estimate for her care is $5,000. Carmel would surely appreciate some help for her unexpected care. A&F will do everything we can for what’s best for her. Can you spare $5, $10, $20, $100 to help her to her road to recovery? You can donated right here on Facebook or the options below. Venmo: @alwaysandfurever (Sue George) - put in comments “Carmel” https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ - out in comments “Carmel” I don’t even know the names of everyone that helped save this sweet soul but they are big hearts! Thanks isn’t enough……but last night define rescue and all the hearts it takes to make miracles happen. Coordinators, Drs, vet techs, volunteers, Freedom drivers, freedom driver coordinator, the list is endless. All jumped in when there was a cat in need. Carmel says thank you from the bottom of her heart. Continue to watch updates as she works hard to recover! Always and Furever Cat 🐈‍⬛ Adoptable Page

Most amazing day...Thank you to all who came to the blessing and ribbon cutting this afternoon and thanks to those who were in spirit. Stay tuned such incredible things to come....Homestead est 2022

Do you love A&F? Then please tell us!! We need our followers to send in letters of their support for our mission and Homestead plans in order to get our Conditional Use Permit approved on the new land! Would the Homestead project influence you to travel here? Would you visit to meet our animals or attend one of our community events (paint classes, training events, birthday parties, senior involvement activities)? How will these community events improve our city? How many more animal lives can be saved with all our new barns and expanded facilities? Would you use our non-profit vet hospital that will welcome any sick pet in need? Even if you aren't traveling here, how does our work and social media posting influence your life on a daily basis? Can you see through our posts that our dogs are well cared for and constantly interacted with, not nuisances that bark all day long and disrupt neighbors? Please tell us it all! We will gather all the letters and present them with our proposal soon - send them in asap! Right now our permit limits us to only 19 dogs at the barn, let's blow the roof off of that!! The Little Red Barn 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 Or email letters to: [email protected] #fureverhomestead #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter

These two precious souls came from a horrific hoarding situation with 37 other dogs and never having seen the outside of the house. Garbage everywhere hardly any human contact and fending for themselves. They have no reason to trust and love as much as they do yet look at them. Tail was, wiggles, soft touches, forgiveness and love. Eloise and Conrad deserve a real family. They love all dogs and humans big and small. They are waiting. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference

This is my friend Sky. She was euth listed at a kill shelter for medical and being dog reactive after a neglectful owner left her out and she jumped the fence and attacked a little dog. Sadly the little dog didnt make it and Sky was sent to a kill shelter left untouched for over 6 months to where she rubbed her entire face raw she had almost no skin and open wounds all over. We can't change the tragic circumstances of her and the other little pups past but knew her life mattered too. We pulled her the day she was set to die and sent her to extensive behavioral training course. She is waiting in our rescue now for a home but that doesn't stop the morning fun. We came. She ran. I skated. She wiggled. We walked. She rested. Why the muzzle? I'm at a public park (if I wait and put it on at the park she could get loose, its a soft muzzle and she knows she goes on adventure with it) I'm also on rollerblades and she is extremely dog reactive so two leashes for better control and a muzzle in case a loose dog came up to her (which one did) but we skated away and enjoyed our day! I always keep an eye put for any furry friends and skate the opposite way of they start to come near us. Safety for her and everyone around us first. No better way to start the day than with the love of a rescue. Before you judge, please choose love. That is all that really matters. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt Sky is waiting for a home with no other pets or tiny kiddos! We know the right one is out there and that your life matters too sweet girl.

Goodnight to the beautiful suite pups! 🌙✨✨ #lovethislittleredbarn #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups alwaysandfurever.org

Tonight’s Golden Gala sponsor we'd like to thank is our very own Sally Sue & her Family for being the DJ Sponsor! Sally Sue gained quite a following since she had been at the barn for over a year. She fought through scary health issues, starting the phrase “Sally Strong”. She continued to entertain us with her snorts, redecorating talents, love for stuffies and her big purple ball. She is now living her best life with her furever family. Please give a great big Always & Furever thank you to Sally Sue & her wonderful family!!! Join us with a general admission ticket for $50 a person! You can still take part in activities, dancing, a cash bar & more! https://one.bidpal.net/afgoldengala22/welcome

TOMORROW if the day!!! The biggest event of the year, our 3rd annual Always & Furever Golden Gala!! Clover squeeezeddd into this adorable sparkly sweater, I think it was made for Chihuahuas... But don't worry, there's still time to buy your gala tickets and go shopping for a new outfit, you have ONE MORE DAY!! Some auction items are even live right now, check out the link below ❤️ Hurry up and buy your limited-admission ticket for only $50!! Check-in for these tickets begins at 7:00pm and there is theatre style seating. You get to participate in all our post-dinner activities, dancing, a cash bar, and more! Would love to have all our animal loving friends there that night. If you want to come, you can purchase a ticket at: https://one.bidpal.net/afgoldengala22/welcome

Please welcome our newest member of the prestigious A&F ALUMNI Club: Hazel! Congratulations on just the beginning of your happily ever after! To follow her journey with her furever family you can join our alumni page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/562415727538790/?ref=share #itsnevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #BissellPetFoundation #CathyBissell

Butterball can't help but make your heart smile ☺️ after her family surrendered her since they were having a baby she has been patiently waiting for a home, foster or forever. Alwaysandfurever.org #fallinlovewithButterball

Four years ago today our doors opened, none of us had any idea the journey we were about to embark on. Once a childhood dream had now become a reality. To do things differently, not the standard way, but to find our way. We took a chance on faith, put all our hearts and souls into it and look where God has led us today... 3,000 animals lives have been touched with love. While some may say we saved them. We all really know they have saved us. Happy 4 year anniversary to all the amazing souls behind the scenes who make this incredible magic possible. It's never going to be easy, but it will always be worth it.

Just the adorable suite pups spray cheese celebration of our anniversary. It was a hit, then a miss, then a hit, then a miss then a hit and a hit. #lovethesepreciouspups Alwaysandfurever.org

SLEEPOVER TIME!!! Tonight begins a brand new A&F tradition, Slumber Pawties! Thank you to everyone who donated towards this new initiative. Thanks to you, Ollie and a lucky volunteer packed their sleepover bags and are on their way to an all expenses paid night out! They will share a meal and spend the night snuggling together on a plush hotel bed. Ollie is estimated to be around 12 years old, and for the first time in maybe his entire life he finally gets to experience a big bed and someone to love him all night long. Sweet dreams buddy! We hope you have the best sleep ❤️ Alwaysandfurever.org #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups

PLEASE SHARE: In just ONE week 95 Animals have come into our care. 95! We had already committed to help a small rescue in OK for the 15 little old pups that needed a home and 2 sweet old labs in Wichita whose owner had dementia and hadn’t been taking care of them for months upon end and abandoned in there home for two weeks when no family wanted them, then just this Monday a rescue in Pleasanton was not able to sustain and reached out for help and with almost 80 animals without adequate care and staffing we could not say no. Those are the faces you see in kennel upon kennel lined up next to each other waiting for someone to love them that some sadly rarely got out of their kennels. Many are are young, they are all beautiful, sweet, silly, the tiny ones a little bitey but they are so desperate for love and attention and simply WONDERFUL! Close to 50 dogs and 30 cats all of which are not complete on their vetting and need vaccines, exams and meds. Some are HW pos and sadly the entire group of dogs has been exposed to Giardia, three we had to rush to medical boarding as they were pooping pure liquid and blood, and the others we are treating now. The current location drains are backed up, the yards are swamps, so we’re bringing our trusted team to get the building in shape but right now more than ever please, please consider a donation for all these animals in our care. This rescue has almost $10,000 in not paid vet bills over the past year and if we don’t pay it we can’t get their vet records released, $3,500 in back taxes and insurance due that if we don’t pay we can’t stay in the building. Not to mention the ongoing medical needs ALL of these animals will require . None of their vetting is complete, none are microchipped, some are current on vaccines but not all.. We plan on purchasing the building we will make every single repair needed to give them a beautiful place to stay until we find each and every single one homes but that is where we need your help. Donations, sharing the posts, and prayers, we need your prayers for help, for support and for someone to love them and consider opening up a home for one of these beautiful souls. We don’t judge the rescue for getting overwhelmed, it’s actually incredibly easy to go down a rabbit hole thinking that you are “saving” more and more and then all of a sudden overwhelmed with no money and no help and we refuse to live in the past because all that matters are the animals in our care right now. Everything we do is about focusing on the quality of life and making sure that every day these animals are loved and cared for like they should be so while we did not plan to take on such a HUGE number of animals, with even incurring such debt and another big project we absolutely could not say no and turn our back and had to help. Right now we need to raise about $15,000 to cover the prior vet bills and expenses and then with 90 more animals in our care we’ll be asking/beginning for more and more help. First and foremost I KNOW if we all come together we can do this. Even if we don’t know how these animals need us to find a way. Please help donate if you can, share the post and pray for all the other rescue animals that rescues have taken in and need more help. Rescue can be hard, but putting any names aside and realizing all that matters is the animals we promise to make sure every single animal in our care now is loved. And if you see the animals in kennels there I promise with all my heart we are working to make their lives better, we have partnered with Regina’s Rescue to take care of them and have people there every day from now until forever walking them, cleaning for them, feeding them, promoting them and most importantly loving them. The time to make a different is fright now - donate, volunteers, prayer, and together we’ll make sure every single animal in our care finds a home. Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Paypal: [email protected] 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 You really can make a difference!

PLEASE SHARE, help and donate! I would like to share a video with you of one of the 95 animals that was taken into our care this week. The video is not fancy, or a high quality shot. It’s actually not a good video at all. But what I want to show you is a pup that is sitting in a kennel. Waiting. I did a final walk through of the building A&F just took over. I was getting ready to leave to go home but wanted to tell each pup goodbye. 23 animals are here in this building. So many just waiting. As I turned around to make sure I got one last peak- Maddie, a mastiff mix, sits patiently just watching me. Knowing the lights would soon be going off and everyone would be headed home- I couldn’t let her sit there without one more touch. One more small gesture of kindness to a pup that has had very little human interaction. As you can see - she just melts. Melts into the bars of a cage, melts into my hand. She loves to be pet. She is gentle and kind. She is longing for love. They all are. You can see it in their eyes. In the way they hide in the back of their kennels but as soon as they come out for a walk- how their eyes light up with hope. In just ONE week 95 Animals have come into our care. 95! 15 little old pups from Oklahoma that drove into the circle drive of the barn tonight, 2 sweet old labs in Wichita whose owner had dementia and hadn’t been taken care of and Monday- a rescue in Pleasanton that was not able to sustain and reached out for help, with almost 80 animals without adequate care and staffing! The time to make a different is now - donate, volunteer, pray, and together we’ll make sure every single animal in our care finds a home. We will make sure Maddie finds her perfect Furever. Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Paypal: [email protected] 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 You really can make a difference!

Please share. This is my beautiful friend Molly. She has bounced from shelter to shelter and home to home and her last loving mama got too sick to care for her. Molly is wonderful with dogs and kids and so full of love. Molly is Also sick but you would never know it. Her beautiful soul and sweetness outshines the darkness of the cancer in her. If we are lucky she has a year. If. Not one single day should go by she doesn't know how much she is loved and we are trying but she deserves a family. Someone to be her big spoon at night because she liked to be the little spoon. Someone to share snacks and watch movies with. To snuggle cuddle walk and hold. She is everything wonderful FUN and gentle in this world. Please help share her story. Help us find that family. The right family for her. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms. She is waiting.

The only thing sweet Molly wants is someone to love her. She is gentle and silly and snuggly and wonderful with kids and good with other dogs. Molly is fighting cancer. If we are lucky she will have a year. Please help us find this precious soul a home. She is waiting. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #foster #adopt

Sweet Sugar was found dumped in the country then owner surrendered to our remote location. She is terrified but so sweet and gentle. She finds comfort in other dogs and has a heart full of love. We promise to protect you sweet one. Whatever happened in the past we won't let happen again. Only love from here on out. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference

Today was moving day for all of our Pleasanton pups a new building with room to roam inside and lots of land to explore! #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop#alwaysandfurever

**UPDATE, all needed beds have been purchased, you all are AMAZING!** We will add other items to our Oz pound wishlist shortly. Help! We are in need of six dog beds! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/360TM9VBK8SK4?ref_=wl_share These will ship to Deana Ellison Brim, the manager of the Osowatomie Pound. The Kuranda are indestructible and fit in the kennels. If you are able to help a pound pup please do. Sunday night update. Always &, Furever helps take care of the city of Osowatomie and Miami County pound. We are solely volunteers there and there all day, every single day. We have raised almost $180,000 to help renovate this to a true shelter and are waiting for the city to finalize timing and should begin construction too. While the conditions look horrid, the metal rusted cages and dark shed, with the people, the music playing, the AC going, fully bellies clean space I promise despite its rough looking surroundings the atmosphere is filled with love. Everyone is being so good. No dirty kennels again. Every ate their dinner and then with the breeze we took slow long walks. Kala helped with getting breakfast ready for in the morning. Aster is much happier that thimble is not next to him. He was giving chenille kisses through the kennel. Crimper is still scared to come out of his kennel by himself. But once he's out he does great Chenille is so sweet, super loving once she gains ur trust. Yoke come out of his kennel wanting to play. He bounces and then layes down for u to play with him. But he's not wanting to go back into his kennel. Shouts being so good. I think he knows he may be getting ready to go to a foster. He so funny coming out of his kennel. He's like a bronco bull. Thimble screamed at me that he had to potty. He's starting to want to play also. He even grabbed a stuffie. Kitty's are all good. I changed zippers blanket, cause he was hanging out side his box. Sarah's going to try and get him into the vets. Also chenille goes to the vet Wednesday for her spay. Think that's it. Have a good night. Note: we are short Konodrua beds if you can donate to get the smaller ones for the pups there please help us continue to care for them. We have never taken or asked for a dime from the city and county, all we want is a better life for all God's animals. Link to bed wishlist on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/360TM9VBK8SK4?ref_=wl_share OR Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Please share: Every wonder why the little red barn is so beautiful and then see this shelter and are totally confused? Well that's ok, we would be too. This is the Osawatomie Pound. It's a little rural pound kind of in the middle of no where that takes in the animals of Miami County (which includes parts of Spring Hill (that's where our little red barn is located)). Just about four years ago we learned about the needs at the pound. Honestly many people didn't know it even existed. So many rural pounds have next to no funds sadly when full the animals were PTS. Thankfully we reached out to the city and they were extremely receptive to letting us help and since we've been able to help not one single animal has been euthanized for space! We also have raised funds to completely renovate the shelter and construction is set to begin in July! This is a HUGE accomplishment if anyone the painstaking waiting for city approvals and permits we truly believe we are so close to a completion targeted in October. This may not be pretty. In all honestly it's a down right ugly metal shed that used to hold so much pain but now we beg you to look past the exterior and see and feel all the love this not so pretty little shack holds. We have staff and volunteers out there every single day, all day and night walking, feeding, cleaning promoting, and loving these animals. If an oldy comes in we move to the barn, we promote every dog and cat until we find them a home (even the feral cats we spay and neuter and find a barn to live their lives out in). We pay for 100% percent of all the vetting and preventatives and do everything without receiving anything from the city, no contract, no fees for services, we are solely volunteers... so if an owner surrender goes to the city they keep the fees. Why? Because all we want is to help and take care of the animals. They are our number concern and priority. We're sort on a few of the 35*23 beds and the link is below These beds are indestructible and we need this kind because if they rip apart another bed it goes in the drain and the skeptic already has issues and backs up (which is the last thing we want and have had happen). This is a work in progress but 100% a labor of love. Once the shelter is built you will see how cities and rescues can come together with the support of an animal loving army and make magic happen. All of the animals here at the Oz pound are deeply loved, so even though it's not the little red barn, we have a golf cart there for rides, TONS of walks, doggie dates, they go on sleep overs at hotels, there is a hammock out there an sometimes they swim in the pound. It's not always about the exterior but more important to focus on the interior and with our team members out there it is only love. Thank you for all the support. None of this would be possible without all of us coming together and continuing striving for a better tomorrow for all God's animals. Please donate if you can for their beds. We need four more. You really can make a difference. To help support our Oz Pound Puppies and by a bed or supplies our wishlist is: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35YKWEIBO7IYP?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR0q94DTyW4vHyjgUoJ963Ix0sBdk9IDiH-ytsCXL9Iv81nnuGAgBoD_WbQ

Fostered in June of 2019, returned fall 2019, adopted 2019, returned 2020, adopted 2020, returned again June 2022. Saved from death row in 2018 and one of our first 10 dogs to the barn beautiful Luna is STILL all love and waiting for the right home. She is dog selective. She wants all the attention and love for herself but she is worth it. Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #Luna

I cant believe no one has fallen madly on love with our two practically perfect puppies Joe Biscuit and Lucy. The are kennel trained, love all dogs and love kids even more, someone out there is going to hit the jackpot with all the joy they bring into this world Alwaysandfurever.org #foster #adopt #donate #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter

There must be someone out there that needs a million kisses to make their heart smile.... Sky is ready to give them! You just need to give her a chance. #onlypet Alwaysandfurever.org #alllove ❤️

Goodnight TK, Hercules, Legacy, Luna, Butterball, & Copper. See you in the morning! #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter Alwaysandfurever.org/forms Sky is having a sleepover with some amazing volunteers tonight.

It's with a heavy heart we share that our precious friend Monty has crossed the rainbow bridge to live with God. He was hit by a car and brought to the emergency vet and while we thought he was stable found he had an incurable clotting disorder. His little beautiful body was rapidily shutting down and God called him Home. He wasn't in our care long but every single person who met him instantly fell in love. Our loving vets and vet techs embraced him, held him in their arms in a circle of peace as he made his transition from this life of pain to the next life of freedom. His little life was way too short but the impact of his love will never be forgotten. Run free and be the beauitful puppy you never got to be in this world sweet Monty. We will love you forever. If you would like to help out with Monty's end of life costs, please donate below: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Sky just wants to be close to her humans at all times ❤️ #adoptSky #foster #onlypet alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Rascal has made lots of dog friends now and gets along perfectly with every single one, but he still loves his one on one time playing tug! ❤️ #adoptRascal #foster #dogfriendly alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Legacy you have the biggest most beautiful smile, and I hope whoever ends up bringing you home loves it just as much as I do 💗 alwaysandfurever.org #onlypet #nokids #catsaresnacks #lovethislittleredbarn #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups

Spa day for Luna!!!!! 💗💅 If you’re looking for a netflix and chill type of dog, a best friend and great snuggler, someone you can absolutely share a spa day with- Luna is your girl!!!! #lovethislittleredbarn #foster #adoptLuna #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #goodnightbarn alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Luna thinks there is NEVER. a wrong time to cuddle. She wants to snuggle up with all the humans all the time, such a sweet sweet girl 💗 #adoptLuna #foster #dogselective #notyouraverageshelter alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Goodnight my suite sweet pups! I love you all so very very much. Sweetest of dreams! #theyareworthit #sky #butterball #copper #luna #hercules #legacy #sweetsuitepups #notyouraverageshelter alwaysandfurever.org

https://www.facebook.com/donate/485189126945209/ We are asking you all to join us in wishing Jen, the owner, founder and president of A&F a very Happy Birthday. Every day Jen wakes up and lives out her dream of rescuing those that have been left behind, forgotten, thrown away. She is the voice you hear in the morning videos waking up the pups. 💚 In Jen's own words: "From my last birthday to this I don’t think I ever would have anticipated the changes, challenges, and incredible adventures this rescue would have taken all of us on. From purchasing the land behind us, to begin making our homestead dreams a reality, taking in over 100 animals in one week without having the team to support it, or space, or finances and just finding a way because the animals needed us too. To over 300 animals in our on an almost daily basis. To the never-ending quest of fundraising to support the over 3,000 animals whose lives have been touched by all of our love. To trying and failing, over and over and over and over again in every aspect of our rescue until we learn what works for us and then repeating. To walking through some of the toughest and yet most rewarding times with a group of truly exceptional people who would do anything for anyone or any animal at any time. I will never be able to find the words to describe how special this little red barn is and all the people and animals that pass through it. I don’t need or want anything for my birthday or any day for that matter. I made a pact with God when I started this rescue that whatever He gave me I would give to others (animals and human) and that’s something I will never break. I really do believe the more you give the more He gives and also probably the most selfish thing in the world (to me at least) is when I give whatever I can to these animals because they bring me personally so much joy and fill everyday with love. I’ve never been one to ask for help, but for the animals, for this rescue, I will always ask from now until forever because they need us to. We run solely off donations, yours and mine. We have BIG plans for our future with the Homestead and we have enormous expenses just on a weekly and monthly basis to survive. I’m often asked how I do, how we survive and how we built our base of support.... honestly I don’t really have an answer. We wake up every morning and care for all of our animals with love and anyone who knows us or follows us or is a part of us in any way feels that too. We run off of 9 million % faith and even more love. So if you’re inclined to make a donation thank you in advance. The dogs and cats need and appreciate every single dollar. It really is amazing to think about. We started from literally nothing, an old horse barn which are a dime a dozen across the world, but no place on earth has the magic of our little red barn and no matter how hard or financially challenging or whatever struggles we encounter I know in my heart we do too much good for God to ever let us fail." Facebook takes care of the donation processing with no fees.

‼️Urgent plea for the Osawatomie pound‼️ We have 2 dogs that came in last night and today and another 4 that came in towards the end of the week that and they are all on a hold which puts us at 14 dogs. Oz land is full and dogs are in jeopardy of being euthanized. We need to find fosters or adopters asap. Time is urgent! We need to save those babies! If you can open your home to foster or adopt you will be saving/helping a pup. Shout and Aster have been at the pound the longest. Great dogs! Active, no cats, potty trained , both could be dog friendly with slow introductions. Potty trained. Thimble, Crimper, Yoke are St. Barnard mixes. Super loving dogs. They are dog friendly. Thimble is Heartworm + all potty trained. Yoke leaves on the 23rd for his forever home. Bumper Car needs a medical foster due to his broken hip . He is heartworm +. Rayon such a loveable boy! Dog friendly, potty trained. Corn dog is so darn cute and loveable. He is working on losing some weight. He is so chill. For those that are not aware, Always & Furever volunteers for the Osawatomie pound, we donate our time and resources, we walk, feed clean and promote all the animals from this rural pound in Miami County every single day. We do this without a single fee to the city and we cover all costs to get the animals fully vetted/spayed/neutered, in hopes to find them a loving FURever home. You can apply to foster or adopt any animal you see from the Oz pound through A&F. You really can make a difference. Remember you choosing to love one means we then can save another. https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ #pleasesavethepups #adopt #fosteringsaveslives

She sits a little funny lol but I love the way Legacy leans in for cuddles 🥰 #adoptLegacy #foster #onlypet #notinykiddos #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Royce has such a big heart, I can’t believe his sweet face hasn’t been scooped up yet. He’s dog friendly and absolutely adores people and would make an amazing addition to any home 💗 alwaysandfurever.org #dogfriendly #lovethislittleredbarn #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups

The day has finally arrived!! Our sweet Franny left the building! She will finally be in a home! As much as we will miss seeing her we are so excited for her to have a nice comfy bed and a family to love her just as much as we do! Love at first sight! As you can see she is so happy to have a family! Happliy ever after sweet girl! We love you and thank you to her amazing family! #notyour #fosteringsaveslives #hospicefoster

For those that have followed us and supported us, you know and may have personally met David. You likely participated in David's Day last year. But many of our new followers might see posts about him, and wonder who he is. David is the heart and soul of our organization. He was everything good that we try to be in this world every single day. He was full of smiles and jokes and warmth. He was one of our main drivers and loved our dogs fiercely. He was always the first volunteer to do anything that would help the dogs (and cats!). Last October, David had plans to ride his bike across Kansas, visit rural rescues and make physical donations to them, and raise $100,000 for Always & Furever and the Big Red Barn. David never got the chance to live his dream. He never got to see our dream of the Homestead come true. He passed away with our sweet Annabelle in a tragic accident last summer. We want to continue to make David proud every year. Last year, on the day David was set to begin his journey, we held our first David's Day. It's a simple concept. Get out and do good in your community that day. We ask that everyone participate by either collecting donations for a local rescue in your area, or making a donation to Always & Furever. Then we ask you post a picture with the hashtag #davidsday so we can flood social media with all the good. Last year people participated in 7 countries, 37 states and over 100 cities. We would love to continue to grow that every year. Please RSVP to the event so you can stay up to date. Reach out to a local shelter and find out their needs and begin collecting donations. We will forever honor our friend and make this world a better place. Click the link below to RSVP and stay up to date on information. https://fb.me/e/fslewcE8Q

Coal is a 2 year old Labrador. He is dog friendly and loves people! He’s a typical lab and loves to chase a ball, go on walks, runs, and use his nose. Coal knows sit, down, off, come, heel, no, & place. He’s a well trained boy and has been waiting way too long for his furever home. We have so many dogs & people coming in and out daily and Coal is overwhelmed with all the change, he would really benefit from a foster or furever. If interested in fostering or adopting Coal go to alwaysandfurever.org Please share so we can find this boy his perfect home. Located in Spring Hill, Kansas #NOcats #catsaresnacks #adoptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #foster

Ok A&F fam…. We need help for an immediate foster 🙏🏼. This is Spammy. Spammy is an older lady who was found as a stray in Wichita. She had a chip but no one came forward to claim her. So heartbreaking knowing she had a family at one time and now she only knows the shelter. She also has a lot of mobility problems 😢. She is not a candidate for the barn bc of her mobility issues. She will need someone who can assist her in whatever she needs. But how can you say no to that face? 🥺. She is scheduled to arrive tomorrow so that is why this plea is so urgent. Is there anyone who could please foster her? They shelter staff said she was ok w other pups. We typically do not know about cats. Please email foster@alwaysandfurever if you can AND fill out an app at www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms. Fosters need to be in KS or MO. She deserves a home to rest in ❤️

‼️Urgent plea for the Osawatomie pound‼️ Oz land is full! We need to find fosters or adopters asap. Time is urgent! We need to save those babies! If you can open your home to foster or adopt you will be saving/helping a pup. Shout has been at the pound the longest. Great dog! Active, no cats, potty trained ,could be dog friendly with slow introductions. Seesaw young active pup! History another younger pup. Doc dog and kid friendly. Great walking buddy. Sharpie playful liveable young guy. Frank is kid and dog friendly! Sadie the only female amongst all the oz boys. Bumper Car needs a medical foster due to his broken hip. He is heartworm +. For those that are not aware, Always & Furever volunteers for the Osawatomie pound, we donate our time and resources, we walk, feed clean and promote all the animals from this rural pound in Miami County every single day. We do this without a single fee to the city and we cover all costs to get the animals fully vetted/spayed/neutered, in hopes to find them a loving FURever home. You can apply to foster or adopt any animal you see from the Oz pound through A&F. You really can make a difference. Remember you choosing to love one means we then can save another. https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ #pleasesavethepups #adopt #fosteringsaveslives

She’s such a special soul and so deserves her own special furever family 💜 #adoptLegacy #onlypet #strangerreactive #foster #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups alwaysandfurever.org/forms

This is Julien!! We first met this sweet boy as a young pup on death row in Wichitac sentenced to die for no other reason than being timid and scared. The shelter had placed him in a behavioral program but he was just becoming more and more scared in the shelter environment so he was given a euthanasia date. An adopter heard his story and asked us to rescue him. Unfortunately he was recently returned for being timid and scared, not surprisingly. Julien is small, under 30 pounds and loves all dogs - he really thrives when around other dogs. He takes time to warm up to new people, especially when strangers enter his "home." A few visits and treats are an easy way to win him over though, especially if you sit down and play with the other dogs - then he will run up for a quick pet or kiss. Eventually he will be the snuggliest silliest lovable pup you've ever met. Now that he has really settled into the barn at this point, he has become protective of it and must be muzzled when strangers come in because he does bark at new people and bit a new staff member one day. Any adopters should be aware that he will always need to be muzzled or put away when visitors come over. Once he trusts you though and knows he is safe, he is the perfect dog. 💕Link to foster or adopt💕 Alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #adaptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fureverafterfarm #fosteringismyfavoritebreed ❤️🏡 HELP SUPPORT THE A&F HOMESTEAD // COMING 2023 🏡❤️ https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ A homestead for all no matter how old, how sick, how big or how small, we are here to make a home for those animals who are without. Changing the lives of many loving dogs and cats who have nobody to turn to. Every donation counts no matter how big or how small. ❤️

Sky is just so so precious, she likes to go for walks and play but for the most part she’s a pretty chill dog who loooooooves to cuddle more than anything 💞 #adoptSky #onlypet #foster #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups alwaysandfurever.org/forms ❤️🏡 HELP SUPPORT THE A&F HOMESTEAD // COMING 2023 🏡❤️ https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ A homestead for all no matter how old, how sick, how big or how small, we are here to make a home for those animals who are without. Changing the lives of many loving dogs and cats who have nobody to turn to. Every donation counts no matter how big or how small. ❤️

A post from David's Mom: 🌻On October 2, 2021 David Hosch was going to ride his bike across Kansas. No, he was not crazy, he wanted to help raise money for Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary. His goal: $100,000. His vision: more land for Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary. 🌻On July 5, 2021 David was lost in a horrible accident taking Annabelle to the vet. Dreams of the bike ride over instead………. 🌻🌻🌻🌻David’s Day was born🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻. Goal: raise money not only for always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary but support rural and struggling shelters. Vision: save as many animals as possible. 🌻Last year was a success. Funds were raised and much needed supplies doanated all around the world. Yes, the world. Can a mother be any more proud. Nope. ❤️ 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻Today is again David’s Day 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 I’m asking for all I know to please make a donation to: Always & Furever Midwest animal Sanctuary Homestead Please flood them with donations today. Help make David’s dream real. ❤️🏡 HELP SUPPORT THE A&F HOMESTEAD // COMING 2023 🏡❤️ https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ A homestead for all no matter how old, how sick, how big or how small, we are here to make a home for those animals who are without. Changing the lives of many loving dogs and cats who have nobody to turn to. Every donation counts no matter how big or how small. ❤️ #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter Alwaysandfurever.org/forms/

I got to go see the handsome guy today! How can you not love this face?! Tux is seriously just a big Ole teddy bear! As soon as I turned the camera off I was smothered with kisses 💋! Tux has been with us for 273 days! If you love to go for very short slow walks he is your guy until he sees a critter then you better be prepared to run! #notyouraverageshelter #lovethispup #fosterdog #adoptdontshop

PART 1: THE DRIVE TO THE HOMESTEAD Good morning! If you'd like to take a ride for an impromptu brief tour of the Homestead come along for a few minutes and see our future. So many amazing things ahead and SO much to be grateful for. Join me tomorrow for Part 2: the entrance and land For more about the homestead and a&f check out our podcast too https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M2H9ImVvBgOLxR6SoRC1M?si=cZm0d1_pTIucY475q4jzUw&utm_source=copy-link

Goodnight & sweet dreams from the little white barn, you are all so very loved!!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 For those that don’t know, back in May A&F took over another rescue that shut down along with all its dogs and cats. We leased a new building (the little white barn) over in Greeley KS where we brought some of these dogs. We’ve also moved some pups from the Osawatamie pound here as well! #goodnightbarn #adopt #foster #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups alwaysandfurever.org/forms

I love this sweet boy Julien so much. He is about l year and 6 months now. We first met this sweet boy as a young pup on death row in Wichitac sentenced to die for no other reason than being timid and scared. The shelter had placed him in a behavioral program but he was just becoming more and more scared in the shelter environment so he was given a euthanasia date. An adopter heard his story and asked us to rescue him. Unfortunately he was recently returned for being timid and scared, not surprisingly. Julien is small, under 30 pounds and loves all dogs - he really thrives when around other dogs. He takes time to warm up to new people, especially when strangers enter his "home." A few visits and treats are an easy way to win him over though, especially if you sit down and play with the other dogs - then he will run up for a quick pet or kiss. Eventually he will be the snuggliest silliest lovable pup you've ever met. #adoptjulian #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #adaptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fureverafterfarm #fosteringismyfavoritebreed

Please share: Meet Megaera! This lumpy bumpy old lady was found as a stray in Wichita. She has the most beautiful eyes and face, but her body tells a sad story. She has two enormous tumors on her back and belly as well as others. Despite her health, she is all that is sweet and gentle and loving in the world - just doesn't even let her tumors bother her at all and doesn't mind if you touch them, she is just so appreciative of receiving any touch at all. Due to her age and condition she was scheduled to be euthanized tomorrow. She was given only 11 days after being picked off the street to find a home or she would receive her death sentence. Our love for her has no time limit. We promise to love her for all the days or months or years she has left. We promise to give her the best medical care she's never seen before, the softest beds, the yummiest meals, and the longest hugs. And then we promise to find a Furever family that will do the same. Please consider donating to Megaera's medical fund so we can get started on checking out all her tumors and getting a health plan in place for her to become her best self!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #lovethelittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter #taggedSAFE #NOTdyingtoday #pennylanepups #littleredbarnhereshecomes

Meatball is quite the lover boy. I love snuggle with him whenever I can. I love taking him for walks even though he is very strong. This beefy boy was found as a stray in Wichita where he sat for a few weeks and was never reclaimed. Since being with us, he has been in 2 foster homes and has done great with all other dogs and even farm animals. He is 100% puppy with tons of energy and would love a family who can help train some of his puppy behaviors. He needs some help learning how to listen, walk well on a leash, and play more gently with other dogs. He is a huge playful love bug who would love to find a furever home. #adoptmeatball #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #adaptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fureverafterfarm #fosteringismyfavoritebreed

MORE BIG NEWS!! It's happening again!! We were so close last time, that an amazing anonymous donor is willing to do another $5,000 matching fundraiser towards TK's Tiny Home Project!!! We won't get it though unless we all band together and raise our own $5,000 this week - then we will be another $10,000 closer towards building TK his very own home. If all of us donate $10 today we will be there in no time, and all our dollars are doubled thanks to the matching donor!! Together we can make this happen! ❤️ To donate for TK's Tiny Home Tuesday: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysnFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #heISworthit #teamTK #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter

I love Legacy so very very much, any human would be so lucky to adopt her 💗 #adoptLegacy #onlypet #strangerreactive #foster #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups

This is Shadow. His owner died with no next of kin and he was taken to a shelter in Poplar Bluff, Missouri who still uses the gas chamber to euthanize thier animals when they are full. Missouri is one of four states that still actively use gas chambers on animals. "The procedure involves placing an animal in a small enclosure while carbon monoxide is released... The death is significantly slower, taking up to 30 minutes. They cry out and try desperately to find a way out. Some animals even break their own claws as they try in vain to dig their way out of the chamber." The fact that this happens in America and is not talked about, swept under the rug and simply ignored is horrifying. Someone reached out about Shadow who's life is in extreme danger there being a senior he is the first to go for space. Dogs are kenneled with 2 or 3 other dogs in one kennel because they are put of room. If someone didn't tag his time would be up in a way that no soul should ever have to suffer. He was loved. He deserves to still be loved. And that's exactly what we plan to do. An amazing foster steppes forward and we are COMING to get you sweet boy! Utah Ohio Wyoming and Missouri are the four states still using gas chambers. Know your state. Start a petition. Be thier voice. Fight for your animals. They need all of us to do more. This HAS to be talked about or it will never change. https://www.newsweek.com/shelter-using-gas-chambers-euthanize-dogs-sparks-outrage-viral-video-1702305

When will it be this sweet girls turn to find a home? Luna has waited a long time for a family, but she hasn’t lost hope. She’s still as loving and happy and cuddly as ever! 💞 #adoptLuna #dogselective #foster #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups

Luna has been let down and abandoned by humans several times and yet she continues to be the most gentle loving girl! 💗💗💗 #adoptLuna #dogselective #foster #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups

After being with the same owner for 11 years Key-Lee Marie is being surrendered. Her owner has a new baby and feels she cannot give her enough time. They described her as sweet and smart and good on walks with no behavioral issues. We cannot comprehend how confused and alone she must feel right now. Miss Marie, we are so bery, very sorry. We promise to find you your Furever- one that is truly committed to love you til the very end. #notyouraverageshelter alwaysandfurever.org

Empty the Shelters is back! ❤️💚 From Dec. 1 - 11, BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing holiday hope to homeless pets by sponsoring adoption fees at 275+ participating shelters in 43 states. Get the details: https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters/ #EmptyTheShelters https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=509663141201293&id=100064728334757&mibextid=qC1gEa

For those that may have notice I missed there were no early morning videos it's because I said goodbye to my best friend today. Fourteen and a half years together and not one single night when I was home was she ever away from me…until last night. We never made it home. We tried. I know this is my giving Tuesday plea but bear with me if you have a moment. You see Libby was my world. She loved me when I couldn’t even love myself, when I had lost myself to grief and didn’t want to see or feel the sun, she was always my light. I had to try to save her even though I knew there was only a slim chance but in order to do so I had to leave her in the hospital. I didn’t want to. I was curled up lying next to her inside her kennel and the tech told me at 7pm I had to leave. She waited at the door as I tried to keep my eyes closed and ignore her in hopes she would leave but she didn’t. And when I left all I could do was pray they wouldn’t call because that would mean she was losing the fight and then I got the call. As I hung up the phone I noticed it was 1:11 am. I was hoping that was a sign that she was going to be my miracle, that she just needed me there and she would recover. I have a heartbreaking ability to always find hope in any situation, even when the whole world tells me otherwise. I drove there knowing she needed me there and thinking magically she’d turn the corner. She didn’t. The brough her to me in a room on a stretcher. I share all this because from the moment they brough her to me it was constant pressure to make a decision, to end her life. And all I wanted and needed to know was that there was nothing else we could possibly do to help her. I don’t know why they didn’t keep increasing the meds, I kept questioning and not getting answers, telling me the only humane thing to do was to end her life, the life of soul I would never want to live without and the callus nature of her response to my questions everything inside me screamed she’s not dying there. When I insisted on them increasing the meds and begged for more time the dr finally said if I wanted to continue the only way was to take her back to the ICU away from me, so her techs weren’t walking back and forth to the room every half hour to check her blood pressure. I guess ten steps down the hall and a little compassion was too much to ask for. So I contemplated stealing her with the blood pressure machine and taking her to my home, against medical and likely police advice but heck some things are worth going to jail for. Since my friend Beth was not willing to be an accomplice and cooperate and apparently I wouldn’t have gotten out the door without that lovely lady likely tackling me, that plan was scrapped and reality set back in. I still regret not stealing her and the machine and medicine. The dr came back in and wanted a decision, I begged for one last test in a half hour, she begrudgingly obliged and then when I knew there was no hope Plan B was just to get her in the car, let’s just drive and if she passes in the car then it’s somewhere she knows. She was my road warrior, my constant companion, from Pittsburgh, to Chicago, to Boston, to Spring Hill, we went everywhere together, we did everything together. No matter where I went, Libby (and Mugsy) were always by my side. I promise I have a purpose to this post if you stayed with me this far… Everything was set to take her home knowing full well she would have very little time, if any but as we took the machine off it was so quick, I blinked and I knew she couldn’t make it and wouldn’t let her suffer… so in a room where I wanted to be anywhere but there with Libby I made the decision and suddenly everything melted away, there wasn’t anyone else but me and her and I laid on the floor next to her and held her head in my hands, swallowed all my pain for the moment and looked in her eyes and promised her Heaven was better. I whispered to her if I could go with her I would and then she was gone. I share all this because for three hours I spent with her in the room those three hours were for me to hold her one last time, to remember how soft her skin was and how gentle her soul was for the tremendous amount of pain she lived in she never once complained or cried. Those three hours were everything. And when I finally got the strength to leave the parking lot and drive home when I turned the car on it was 4:44 am. I know there were angels everywhere, maybe my miracle was that she waited for me, maybe it was those three hours, or maybe it was that everything in my soul wants me to build a hospital so no one ever has to live through being pushed and rushed to say goodbye to someone they love. To build a hospital where loved ones can stay with their animals and treatment doesn’t come at the cost of your pets life if you can’t afford it, that it’s taking care of each other and being there for the animals no one else wants and loving them every single moment to the end. Setting up ICU rooms where you can stay and hold your pet and you’re not treated as an inconvenience. Where visitors hours are welcomed past 7 pm because love is what makes life worth holding on to and living for and animals need to be reminded that too. Our dream, our mission at Always & Furever truly is to care for all God’s animals from the moment they come into our care to the moment they go into God’s care and not one moment wasted in between. Libby was a rescue that someone else returned, they didn’t want as a puppy and I can’t thank God enough they gave up on her because without her my life would not be what it is today. There are so m any Libby’s in this world sitting in kill shelters that need rescues to help them and need all of us to do more. If you’re inspire to give this Giving Tuesday know where your money goes, know the people that run the nonprofits, know the people being the scenes. Always & Furever is a rescue that if I had asked one person to go with me to be with Libby I would have had 30, at least. Wouldn’t have mattered what time at night, what the ask, or even if it was me asking, if it can help an animal or human being this is a rescue that values life, this is a rescue that prioritizes love. And when love comes first then no matter what hard times we endure good is bound to overcome. This has been a difficult year to say the least. We took in 20 dogs from horrific situation in KCMO when we saw that over 40 were piled up in a shed with only one “worker” checking on them a few times a week form a so called rescue. Then we took in over 100 dogs from another “rescue” and even worse conditions just a few months later, evicted from that location, forced to find another location, then 7 months of working with the county on our Homestead approval (still not there yet) and much, much more. I could focus on the difficulties or focus on everything we went through has made us stronger and helped us to get to where we are today to know and understand that no matter what life throws at us we can never give up. We also purchased the 40 acres behind us, every day is one step closer to our dream of waking up to a world where every animal is treated with kindness dignity respect and most importantly their lives have been touched by love, even if only for a moment. Every day we are blessed to wake up on this earth we are blessed to care for the souls no one else wants and to continue to strive to do things differently, with more compassion and always with love. Every donation goes towards our animals and the future of our Homestead. A home for the unwanted. A sanctuary for the troubled. And a safe haven of peace where life and death aren’t rushed through and kindness comes first. Please know there is no animosity for the dr that was there last night. This is not the first time it has happened, but at our hospital, when done our way, this will never happen. That is where your money would go, towards a different way of thinking, a different way of treating animals and humans who love those animals. If you have made it this far thanks for reading, I mostly write to try to unload some of this overbearing weighted pain that seems to be crushing my heart with Libby’s absence but I know with time the sorrow will soften and the pain will become interwoven in my soul and her love will outweigh it but for now my heart aches and I simply miss my friend. We have hundreds of animals in our care who have just as much love as my Libby. Choose to foster or adopt today and my hope for everyone is that you all get to experience what a blessing that type of love truly is, despite this unbearable pain.. I’d do it a million times over for one more moment with you Libby. You were worth every moment.

In celebration of the 65th anniversary of “How the Grinch stole Christmas” Petfinder has partnered up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to launch #FindYoyrMax , asocial media campaign to help hard-to-adopt pets find their homes!! So thoughout the month of December you will be seeing the hashtag #FindYourMax on many of our posts. Through a national media outreach effort Grinches in search of their very own max will be encouraged to search “FindYourMax to see these very special pets! Thank you so much to Petfinder and Dr Seuss Enterprises!!

Megara is an 8 year old beauty. I love her so much and I always have so much fun with her. This sweet old lady was found as a stray in Wichita. She has the most beautiful eyes and face, but also had two enormous tumors the size of baseballs on her back. Despite her health, she is all that is sweet and gentle and loving in the world. Due to her age and condition she was scheduled to be euthanized. We rescued her, got the tumors removed, and have been showering her with love ever since! All she wants is to be loved and snuggle up on a quiet couch. she also loves to go on walks. 🐶❤️🐶 #adoptmegara #adopt #foster #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fureverafterfarm #fosteringismyfavoritebreed

527 days… that’s how long Sky has been waiting for her home. Sky is 5 1/2 years old, knows all her basic commands, medium energy level, and overall she is very well behaved. Her favorite thing to do is cuddle and get attention from people. Sky doesn’t like dogs in her space so she needs to be an only pet. Despite not liking dogs, she is not reactive to them on walks and simply just wants to be left alone. Sky has been through a lot of training and her trainer is offering 3 complimentary training sessions to anyone interested in adopting Sky #notyouraverageshelter #FindYourMax #foster #adopt

As much as I would miss her, I really hope Luna finds her furever home very soon. Luna has really been through it, she came into our care from a very difficult situation, and then has moved from home to home, not finding the right one, while simultaneously battling her loads of allergies. She has now been doing so much better, and her skin is looking great, but she has yet to get an application in. Luna is super friendly with people and dogs of her choice and would love for someone to pick her up to snuggle with her for the holidays ❤️ #lovethislittleredbarn #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups

My 8 year old friend Elmo has never had a home. He was chained outside for 7 years till he came to our care where he has been waiting a year for someone to love him. He adores humans all sizes but is not socialized to live with other animals. All he needs is someone willing to love him, as he is, despite his past. We went on a date today, he was a little nervous with rollerblades so we went his speed and slow and stopped when he wanted. He is quiet and calm and loves to snuggle and run and will just be your best friend. Please help us find him a home. He has been with us over a year and walks and runs everyday but nothing compares to a home. Email [email protected] or [email protected] to love Elmo and give him a home.

Queen has waited so long for someone to love her.... from a life used AS a dog fighter this sweet, gentle soul has never known a real home or true love yet she adores humans and begs you to love her with eyes into her soul. She needs to be an only pet and that is just even more focus on her and all this baby girl has to offer. Please help us find her a home, email [email protected] or [email protected], she is waiting #whatareyouwaitingfor ❤ Everyone say goodnight to Queen! Sweet dreams Queenie! ❤ #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet ❤️🏡 HELP SUPPORT THE A&F HOMESTEAD // COMING 2023 🏡❤️ https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ A homestead for all no matter how old, how sick, how big or how small, we are here to make a home for those animals who are without. Changing the lives of many loving dogs and cats who have nobody to turn to. Every donation counts no matter how big or how small. ❤️

Please share: Meet our Christmas miracle, Nia! As we know too well, rescues don't stop just because it's a holiday. On Christmas night, this little angel was brought into the emergency room for bloody vomit and diarrhea. The shelter didn't have the funds to try to determine what was wrong with her and needed a rescue to take over immediately. They didn't know if she had ingested poison, been hit by a car, or any number of other possible causes. She's been at the emergency vet since then and has made amazing leaps and bounds so far!! She is eating and drinking again and her stools are almost back to normal. They think she suffered some sort of trauma that made her system break down - anything from ulcers to allergies to physical trauma. So far she is stable but it’s unknown if this issue may ever return down the road. She is healthy enough now to transfer out of the ER but we are taking her to a vet for just a while longer to make sure she stays on the right path! Please consider fostering or adopting little Nia if you can, she's a little 3 year old chihuahua with so much love to give! Please also donate to her medical fund if you are able, it's never expected to sign up for a bunch of vet bills on Christmas but little Nia is so worth it!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #fosterssavelives #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #notyouraverageshelter #taggedSAFE #NOTdyingtoday

Update: his name is Bodie!! Congrats Nikkol Johnson Please share: EMERGENCY RESCUE MISSION IN PROGRESS!! This sweet little boy's life was turned upside-down today when he tested positive for parvo and was slotted for immediate euthanasia. With no time to spare we scrambled together to find a vet that could treat him and a driver to rescue him off death row and transfer him to get the care he needs to survive. This pup is only 8 pounds and probably not even 3 months old. Our amazing driver is on her way now to get him and we are all praying that the vets can save his life!!! He is very lethargic and suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, which is very typical for this extremely deadly virus. We have had so many pups come into our care recently and want to call upon all of our followers to rally together and help us save just this one more! Please help us by participating in a naming fundraiser for this little boy. Donate atleast $5 on this post with your name suggestion for him, and in turn we are hoping to raise enough money to cover his emergency vet bills and medical boarding that will most likely last a few weeks. Only rule for naming - be creative!! We try our best not to repeat names so put your thinking caps on and send over your best names! The contest will close tonight and the winner chosen at random. Please make sure when you donate on this post, that "Post Audience" is selected under the privacy settings "Who Can See That You Donated?" (not "Only Me"). As mentioned, this little pup won't be available for adoption for several weeks but could potentially go to a foster home once discharged from the hospital if all goes well! Fosters must have no other dogs or their dogs must have 3 years of vaccination history to ensure they don't catch this virus as he sheds it over the next several weeks (if all goes well). Please send all the love and prayers as he begins the big task of fighting for his life and becoming well again!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #NOTdyingtoday #taggedSAFE #fosterssavelives #itsrainingpuppies #notyouraverageshelter #fosteringismyfavoritebreed

Duke is blind and was dumped at a kill shelter and left to die. He has been waiting in our care for a Home for almost a year. He adores people but must be an only pet. Please help us find him a loving home. ❤ Everyone say goodnight to Duke! Sweet dreams Mr Duke! ❤ #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet ❤️🏡 HELP SUPPORT THE A&F HOMESTEAD // COMING 2023 🏡❤️ https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ A homestead for all no matter how old, how sick, how big or how small, we are here to make a home for those animals who are without. Changing the lives of many loving dogs and cats who have nobody to turn to. Every donation counts no matter how big or how small. ❤️

Moxy is about 7 years old, calm, and friendly to everyone she meets so far! She loves to snuggle and get attention more than anything, but she also enjoys playing with her dog friends. This girl would love a foster or furever home! She’s the perfect blend of calm & playful 💕 #notyouraverageshelter #foster #adopt

This is Leonidas (leo), don't let his size full you. He's a sweet young boy. Leo loves his toy and ball. Leo is a young guy and is ready to learn new things. Leos owner never came for him, as he was picked pup as a stray. To adopt or foster go to Always and furever and fill out a application. #poundpup #notyouraverageshelter #alwaysandfurever

We have an urgent need🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 ‼️Sweet Dorothy needs a new foster or adopter home placement asap. ‼️ This girl is all love. Except, she’s not a fan of her fosters bigger dogs. She is great with dogs her size or smaller and she has done fine with cats! Dorothy found her way to us when she was left alone in a hotel room when her owner went to jail. She does have an old spinal injury but gets around great with her wheels!! Dorothy does have some medical needs but nothing her fosters haven’t been able to handle. She can go potty but still needs her bladder expressed a few times a day to prevent UTIs. She takes heart medication for a heart murmur, and she also needs eye drops. She is a senior boxer. And we really need for someone to step up and help this girl by fostering or adopting her. This is urgent. If you can open your ❤️ and your 🏡 for Dorothy, go to: www.alwaysandfurever.org #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #alwaysandfurever #fosteringsaveslives #thisability

I cannot believe Luna hasn’t been adopted yet?! She is the sweetest most loving girl! 💓💓💓 #adoptLuna #foster #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn

This is my beautiful 10 yr old friend Babe. 10 years with her family then thrown away. She was out in the country that was getting into the trash and the neighbors and the owners got sick of it so they turned her in. The neighbors threatened to shoot her so they paid the fee and surrendered Babe to our municipal pound. A pound is no place for a delicate senior like Babe. She is so respectful and sweet and knows sit and loves to be loved. She doesn't react when walking by kennels but we don't know her history. We do know that this baby girl should NOT be in a pound and deserves a real home. Apply to foster or adopt today at alwaysandfurever.org/forms. You really can make a difference.

It's with a heavy heart we share that the shelter this pregnant mama was at decided to spay her and all her babies were sent to heaven. At only one year old she is now even more scared and confused and her babies are gone. Overcrowded, underfunded shelters policies do not care what innocent lives are destroyed when it comes to making space or making a dog eligible for adoption. Those little souls deserved more. They deserved to live. She deserves more. Please help us save her life now too by finding a foster. We'll get her to the vet. We'll cover all expenses, you just provide the home and recieve all the love. We foster in KCMO area, Wichita KS, Spring Hill, KS area and even OKC. Please, even if you can't foster share her story. This is our new friend Merrill. She now needs all of our help to find a home. alwaysandfurever.org/forms to apply to foster or adopt. You truly can make a difference.

3:30am. Three babies left us for heaven, three babies chose to stay, five more in her belly waiting... if she continues at this pace we won't have to do a C-Section but staying at the emergency vet to monitore and make sure if she needs help she is in the best hands Sweet Mama Merrill. Just over a week ago sat on a overcrowded kill shelter where lives are thrown away like garbage, now today and every day we promise you and all your precious souls bring into this world only love.

PLEASE PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR GIRL! This is Merrill. Tonight Merrill began to deliver unexpectedly. Due to the large number of babies and her unknown history and planned c-section Merrill was rushed to the emergency vet. At this time we know she has lost two of her babies. We implore you all- please please pray for Merrill and her babies. She needs every single prayer she can get. Alwaysandfurever.org

Dorothy is a sweet girl who lost her home when her owner went to jail and she was left in a hotel room by herself. She is on the smaller side, weighing only 36 pounds, and uses a wheelchair due to an old spinal injury. Dorothy is 8 years old. She loves to go for walks and explore. I love this amazing sweet girl. There is a person out there for her who will love her just as much as I do. 🐶❤️ #adoptdorothy #fosterdorothy #adopt #foster #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fureverafterfarm #fosteringismyfavoritebreed

Sky is a 5 1/2 year old pitbull mix and she has been waiting for a home for over 500 days. Sky is one of the most loving, loyal, & happy pups you’ll meet! She gets along with people and children of all ages and needs to be the only pet in the home. She is very smart, well behaved, and knows all her basic commands! Sky’s trainer is offering 3 complimentary training sessions to whoever adopts Sky. #adopt #foster #notyouraverageshelter

Legacy is one of the most sweet girl ever. I love this girl so much. I'm so lucky to know her and to get to spent time with her. 😍🐶 #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #youcanmakeadifference #fureverafterfarm

It is such a mystery to me how this angel hasn’t been scooped up yet. Kingston is a young sweet dog who loves to snuggle nonstop! His deafness doesn’t stop him from having fun either, he loves to play with his dog friends! Kingston would be a perfect family dog and we would love for anyone interested to apply at alwaysandfurever.org to give this wonderful dog a home #adopt #foster #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter pennylanepups

Bond is in all our thoughts today as she is still in the emergency room and getting surgery today❤️ She’s a tough little girl but she could still use all your prayers!! We love you Bond! #kansascity #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn Background: Prayers needed... Our baby Bond is spending the night at the Emergency room tonight 🙏 Her body temperature has been fluctuating all day and at the very end of the night it dropped too too low, luckily one of our loving staff members recognized the situation and rushed her right to the hospital where they've started working on getting her feeling better! She's been battling some infections the past few weeks which delayed her spay appointment, but the hospital thinks it would be best to go ahead and do her spay surgery and possibly remove one of her mammory chains too so she doesn't get the same infection that Zima is currently overcoming ❤️ Please keep her in your prayers tonight as they work to get her stabilized and comfortable, then pray for her tomorrow too as she goes through her surgeries 🙏 The estimate is predicted to be from $5,000-$7,000 if anyone has it in their heart to help us help baby Bond. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #prayersforhealing #prayerwarriorsneeded #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn

Prayers needed... Our baby Bond is spending the night at the Emergency room tonight 🙏 Her body temperature has been fluctuating all day and at the very end of the night it dropped too too low, luckily one of our loving staff members recognized the situation and rushed her right to the hospital where they've started working on getting her feeling better! She's been battling some infections the past few weeks which delayed her spay appointment, but the hospital thinks it would be best to go ahead and do her spay surgery and possibly remove one of her mammory chains too so she doesn't get the same infection that Zima is currently overcoming ❤️ Please keep her in your prayers tonight as they work to get her stabilized and comfortable, then pray for her tomorrow too as she goes through her surgeries 🙏 The estimate is predicted to be from $5,000-$7,000 if anyone has it in their heart to help us help baby Bond. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #prayersforhealing #prayerwarriorsneeded #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn

Everytime I let Legacy out she steps out onto my leg and then will just stand there and snuggle with me for several minutes, she’s such a sweetheart 💖 #adopt #foster #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn

Legacy= the best weighted blanket ever 💓💓💓 #adopt #onlypet #foster #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn

HOSPICE FOSTER NEEDED: Our precious boy Tobin was dumped by his family at a kill shelter just under a year ago. At 8 years old he had no prior medical care that we know of. We were concerned with a mass and his weight and he's lost 10 pounds in one month (despite having three meals a day) we rushed him to the vet and are waiting on bloodwork but He does have a small mass/nodule in the lower part of his chest that was not there previously on x-rays And they are seeing a mass in his stomach.With the amount of weight he has lost they are believing it to be aggressive. It is not a foreign body. We will do a ultrasound but we have to wait a week to sedate again since he doesn't like the vet poking and proding him. There are still so many unknowns but they aren't good. We desperately need to find him a foster home. He's never know a real home with only love and with whatever time he has left that is all we want to give him. He has to be an only pet and would do best in adult only home. He loves to walk and play and when he snuggles with you he looks at you as if you are his whole world. Please consider loving this boy. We cover all expenses and whatever treatment he needs to fight this we will do. He deserves a home. Apply today at alwaysandfurever.org/forms or email [email protected] with any questions. Your heart will break. But his will beat solely for you, and that always makes it worth it. KCMO, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma area. May be able to consider Iowa or Nebraska as well.

This is Strawberry Shortcake. This sweet girl was found as a stray and because of that we know very little of her history. What we do know? She now has two little boys at home who love her, and have prayed for her recovery every second since she was admitted into emergency care yesterday. Two days ago Strawberry Shortcake very suddenly spiked a high fever and went lethargic in her adopters home, only days after adoption. Then several hours later started severely vomiting. At that point we knew she couldn’t wait an hour for the appointment we had made at our primary vet and rushed her in. When we arrived the doctors ran blood work and many other diagnostics, and told us she most likely had a pyometra but also had some lung and bladder abnormalities. We said do whatever it takes. These dogs are our family for life, adopted or not. So she was spayed, and they ran tons of tests, and truly we are still not out of the woods. The spay surgery she received saved her poor, tiny, 8 month old body from a pyometra, if that’s what we’re dealing with, but will not heal her of her other ailments if they present to be a problem. We won’t know until we get her very expensive pathology back. Guys, honesty moment here. We promise to always show you the good, the bad, and the ugly of rescue and today is one of those days we just don’t have much good to share. We are just as heartbroken for our friends as you are, and emotionally, financially, and physically we are exhausted. This is us begging. Please, please, please spay and neuter your pets. Please, vaccinate and microchip your pets. For the love of your animals, please provide heartworm, and flea and tick prevention for your pets. Opt for yearly heartworm tests. Run bloodwork. And please. Please, please hold people accountable! This is a vicious cycle that only stops when everyone can be educated and given resources to end it. Your voice can change the world. Maybe not for all animals, but most definitely for that one pet. Make a difference. Make the call. Make an effort. They need us more than ever and resources ARE available! More now than ever. Ask a friend. Google it. Call a vet. Call us. We all have a mutual goal and we cannot do it without you. Financially, physically, or otherwise. Please considering donating to help Strawberry Shortcake. And Strawberry? The vet bills these last two weeks have been brutal, but we were not going to allow you to be a spay statistic sweet girl. You are priceless to us. Please get better. We love you, Always and Furever.

***HOSPICE FOSTER NEEDED*** Tobin is back at the Little Grey Barn until we find his new hospice home… Sometimes homes do not work out and that is OK! No fault of anyone, and we are just happy that he is doing good and we will continue the search for the right hospice home! 💙 Mr Tobin is a pitbull and about 9 years of age. Tobin is very playful and full of personality. He loves going for long walks and playing with all his stuffies. Tobin is very hesitant with male humans and cannot be with little kids but has so much love to give. Mr.Tobin is fully potty trained and walks wonderfully on a leash. Tobin has been with A&F for just under a year awaiting his furever home. He is available for adoption or foster at alwaysandfurever.org #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #KansasCity #adoptashelterdog

Prayer warriors: Armadillo needs you! our precious new little friends needs everyone's support. He is a cruelty case, found in a box filled with feces and urine and the emergency vets likely think he will be wheelchair bound. This tiny soul is only 2 years old, the shady lines in the xray is all colon backed up. Not one single ounce of fat on his body with urine full of blood and starving, and lethargic he cant stand. He needed an immediate rescue to save him due to the care and funds that will be needed beyond what the city could provide and when we heard his story we couldn't say know. He's on pain meds now and whatever he needs medically we promise to do to help him. Please consider a donation to save his life and give this soul the life of only love he truly deserves. Please keep our new precious friend in your prayers for healing. Life was not fair or kind to him but we promise with all our hearts everything will change for the better. Just keep fighting sweet boy. So many people believe that your life matters too. Always & furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Venmo AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Sid is a 2 year old pitbull mix that’s been waiting 635 days for his furever home. That’s most of his life 🥺 we try our best to give him the best life possible here at the barn, but it doesnt compare to having a home. Please consider fostering or adopting our sweet Sidney. #foster #adopt #notyouraverageshelter #kansascity

This is 8 year old Duke! He's a Black Labrador and Bulldog mix. He loves bringing his toys with him anytime he leaves his room. Duke is completely blind but walks well on a leash. He has been with us since May of last year and is waiting to find his furever home! #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤

Luna will quite literally melt into your lap when she snuggles with you. She is one of the sweetest girls I know and absolutely love snuggling. We just had to get some snuggles in after our nice beautiful walk on the homestead. I love her so much. She can't wait to find her very own people to snuggle with. 💕 😊 #adopt #foster #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #kansascity #adoptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fureverafterfarm #fosteringismyfavoritebreed

A beautiful day is best spent with a beautiful dog 💕 it seems to be a common misconception that dogs that have spent a longer time at shelters and rescues have something wrong with them. Sky is a perfect example of how that is not true; Not only is she well mannered and friendly to people of all ages, but she also knows her commands super well. Sky is looking for a home where she can be the one and only center of attention. Always and furever will always tell you the truth about every dog. In sky’s case, she is not friendly with other dogs and she never will be, and that’s ok. What sky has been working on is her ability to be around other dogs. After several training sessions she has mastered it! Sky can easily coexist in public with other animals and we are so proud of her. If sky sounds like the dog for you please visit Alwaysandfurever.org to apply and help her find the home she has waited over a year to find #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #foster #adopt

PLEASE SHARE: Always & Furever Friends and Family RIGHT NOW is when we need you the most!!!! Prayer warriors everywhere, near and far, our animals FUTURE is dependent on you. As most of our followers are aware one year ago we purchased the 40 acre parcel (“Always & Furever Homestead”) behind our current location at 23595 W 223rd St, Spring, Hill KS 66083. We plan to use the Always & Furever Homestead to build a private facility with multiple barns to care for not only the lost and stray animals of Miami County but to continue our mission to take in the unwanted and abandoned and thrown away animals left behind at kill shelters, by owners who loved them and passed or had to go to homes, or just those who need help and can no longer care for their pets. If you’re not familiar with our mission I beg you to explore our website at alwaysandfurever.org we are not your average shelter. In the five years we have had our doors open every single person involved has poured their heart and soul into each and every animal that has come in our care. We have not been perfect but our love has been, as all you can feel from each of these beautiful souls is God’s love and we need to keep setting the standard as to how rescues should be run and how animals should be treated. I say it all the time we do too much good for God to every let us fail but there are people actively opposing us and who have tried to stop us, from continuing and expanding. First an foremost we care about our community, our neighbors and all the people that follow us, support us, love us, and yes, even oppose us. For if one of their animals was lost with our new Homestead we would treat and love them like our own. All we want to do is make the world a better place, one barn at a time. Please take a few minutes and read the letter that was sent to our neighbors and community below to see how our mission will evolve. And then watch tthe two minute video on the design, listen to our mission (volume up) and if your heart is called to support us please email: [email protected] and please cc [email protected] so we know it was recieved It must be an email because we only have a few days to get the emails in and the CUT OFF is Tuesday March 28th. We have one week to get as many emails of support as we possibly can to show the Planning Commission how we are different, why we are different and how we plan to only make Miami County and Spring Hill, KS even more beautiful than it already is. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST, send the email. Time to be the difference we seek to change in this world of cruelty and hate our love will break down barriers that are no match for God’s most precious creatures. Address the email or letter to: Miami County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. In the subject please identify you are a Miami County resident, a Spring Hill resident or Miami county business owner, or what relationship to A&F. Every email, every voice, every soul matters. If you are a Miami County resident please ALL CAPS AND BOLD that in the header of your email. We need to stand up for the animals that need us right here and right now. What should you write in the letter? Well, all we ask is you to write what is in your heart. How will we effect the community. How do we treat the dogs and cats in our care. How is our cleanliness, safety, mission, vision, character, principles, faith, you name it we have shared it. We share everything. Here’s the truth. 1. Those who oppose us do not want TK and others like him on our Homestead or in our care. The have costs us tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees fighting to protect him and others like him when we go to the ends of the earth to train, protect and help every single animal in our care. 2. They claim traffic will increase and we had to spend thousands to have a traffic study done which shows that we will have minimal to no impact on the current road. 3. They claim too many animals, for this I beg you to share how we treat our animals we don’t stack them on cage upon cage and forget them, they are our family, they are never just a number and everything we do and stand for is to love them today in this very moment because we all know tomorrow is never guaranteed. We will have 40 acres with multiple barns and under 300 animals at MAX capacity when the entire homestead is built. Our new Miami County shelter will house 50 dogs and 20 cats in a 5,000 square foot building. That gives adequate space, kennels and fenced in yards to give them a wonderful quality of life while we care of them, please read the description below, and all of this at zero cost to Miami County. Which has never been done before here. All we want to do is care for and love all the animals no one else wants, like they should be loved. There is so much more to say and so much in my heart to share but every day for the next four days we will be on here begging you to support us. If you have followed us for even a week you know and can feel all love for our animals, please help us share that with those who can make our Conditional Use Permit and Homestead Dreams come true. And to those who oppose us and continue to try to hurt us..... watch what faith can do. ALWAYS & FUREVER MIDWEST ANIMAL SANCTUARY HOMESTEAD CUP NARRATIVE General Description of Proposed Use: Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary (“A&F”) is a 501(c)(3) animal rescue network licensed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and currently located on 5 acres at 23595 W. 223rd St., Spring Hill, Kansas. In the early days, A&F was nothing more than a converted barn for up to 19 senior dogs to live out the rest of their days surrounded by love, a true senior sanctuary (the “Little Red Barn”). Founded by Jennifer Dulski in 2018, A&F has since transformed into a professional rescue network and licensed animal shelter in Missouri to which we have a network of over 300 fosters throughout Kansas and Missouri and over the past 4+ years has saved more than 3,000 animal lives with the assistance of a small, dedicated staff and many passionate and wonderful volunteers. In 2022, A&F acquired a 40-acre tract immediately east of its current location with the intent to develop and operate an expanded rescue network/kennel operation to be called the “Homestead.” This new location will be used to save the lives of all the homeless and surrendered dogs and cats of Miami County and beyond. The Homestead will also be a licensed “animal shelter” by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and our Little Red Barn will continue to run as a separate licensed animal rescue network on the existing 5 acres. The Homestead is designed to be one of, if not the, premier animal shelter facility in the United States. The large acreage of the Homestead allows ample space for the construction of several shelters (”barns”) to house all types of pets and personalities – puppies, hospice cats, only-pet dogs, in secure and safe environments. The Homestead will look nothing like a stereotypical “kennel.” A&F’s standard of care is unquestionably the highest in the industry. Animals are not locked in cages unattended all day or put into runs to come and go without supervision. Instead, each barn on the Homestead will do it’s best to model a home-like environment inside and out, and will have outdoor fenced yards where the dogs are allowed to play during the day under careful supervision of trained staff. Each dog barn on the property will also have six-foot, double gated privacy (wood) fenced in yards surrounding them so that when a dog is walked out the back it is straight into a yard. There will be no indoor/outdoor runs or dog doors. The yards give each barn an outdoor play area specific for their groups and there will be other six-foot (wood) fenced in play yards throughout the Homestead. Every fence will have two gates for safety. Additionally, the barns will also have specific rooms where staff or, if permitted-as scheduled, volunteers can visit certain barns which will be equipped with couches, TVs and toys. These "cuddle rooms" will further human and dog socialization skills and create a homelike environment to help prepare them for adoptions. When dogs are walked on one of the trails in the Homestead trails, they will always be double-leashed. No dog will ever be loose or run free on the Homestead, except in the fenced-in yards with trained staff. Moreover, A&F invests significantly in trained handlers to teach animal social skills. No dog is ever left outdoors at night. All animals will be kept indoors to sleep in comfort and safety in a secure setting. The Homestead’s operating hours will be 7 am to 7 pm. The morning shift will begin with quick walks, clean ups, and breakfast and then their day will be filled with human and animal socialization and training. The evening shift ends with last walks and tuck-ins and most importantly allows our staff to safely drive home and have quiet hours. The Homestead will have security measures in place to ensure no animals can escape the property, including a 6-foot black chain-link fence surrounding the perimeter and two secured gated entries. The Homestead contains significant natural landscaping which will be preserved as much as possible except for the barn structures, numerous walking paths, and several pavilions (covered areas with picnic tables for humans and animals to rest and enjoy the scenery). This will help provide a buffer area for adjacent properties and provide fewer distractions for our animals. In the first phase, A&F will construct a building to serve as the new official Miami County Shelter and replace the current Osawatomie Pound (the “Pound”) that presently takes in the strays, homeless or surrendered dogs and cats from Miami County, Paola, and Osawatomie. For the past four years, A&F has been the sole caretaker of the animals at the Pound, providing all staffing and medical needs without charge. Before A&F’s involvement, the majority of the animals at the Pound were mass-euthanized for space, but since A&F took over operations not a single animal has been put to sleep for lack of space. The new Miami County Shelter on the Homestead will continue to be run by A&F, supported through donations at no cost to Miami County or any participating cities (currently anticipating Paola, Osawatomie, Spring Hill and Louisburg). There will also be several “Big Red Barns” constructed on the Homestead grouped for various ages, sizes, temperament and play style. Each of these barns will be designed/constructed similarly. However, younger dogs may be sectioned off in wings in each of the buildings to allow for controlled, and safe play. Puppies need other puppies or dogs to teach each other and learn how to play and interact with humans and dogs. Another barn will be dedicated to "little" dogs only (”Little Pups Barn”). A 14-year-old Chihuahua and a 10-year-old Great Dane might be best friends in a home they have lived in together, but if exposed to a new environment they should be separated to eliminate any uncertainty or accidents. Other structures at the Homestead, include the new “Little Red Barn”, which will be modeled after the current Little Red Barn where senior dogs can live out their days surrounded by love, care and respect. A new concept to be developed at the Homestead will feature 7 Retirement Home Dog Villas, which are comprised of 4 “tiny homes” for dogs that may need longer or specialized care and training in an individualized setting. Each tiny home will have its own fenced-in yard, with one dog per tiny home which allows for a calmer environment. A new Feline Family Facility will be constructed on the Homestead to provide a safe and secure temporary and forever home for our cats. It will consist of various wings, segregated for new-born kittens, pregnant mamas, those in need of medical separate spaces, and a senior feline area. The cats will not be allowed outside to protect them from the elements. Double-gated entries will be used to protect against human error. The only feral cats that will be on the Homestead are those brought in by animal control to the Miami County Shelter which would all be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and then placed through our adoption process to live in barns. No A&F cats will be roaming free on the Homestead. The Homestead will also include an Administration Building for office administrative purposes for our financial, adoption and foster teams. This building will also allow for small, scheduled gatherings for community events, as well as a space to allow pets to socialize, learn, and train. It will also be frequently used for, scheduled meet & greets with respect to potential foster or adoption placement for the families to meet our animals. These appointments will vary depending on the degree of interest in our pets. Scheduled monthly community events such as inviting senior citizens over for pancakes on Sundays to socialize with our senior dogs will occur in the communal area of the Administration Building and will be invitation/RSVP only. A single-family residence will be constructed on the Homestead to allow an A&F Team member to live on-site, so there is always a person on the Homestead in case of an emergency. The Homestead will be a private facility and visitors will be by appointment only. Visitors will be allowed to bring their dogs to the Administration Building for scheduled meet and greets, dog intros or as predetermined by staff. The Homestead also will have a Veterinary Barn to serve the needs of the Miami County Shelter animals and A&F animals in our care. Please refer to the charts below for detailed information on the phases of construction, animal capacity, staffing and traffic utilization. The ultimate goal for every animal on the Homestead is to find them a safe, loving, forever home. Most go through our foster program while we advocate for them and tell their stories on our website and social media platforms. If a foster/adopter cannot be secured, they will stay on the Homestead. Knowing and appreciating the precious life and future of every animal in our custody drives our standard of care to be as impeccable as possible. Our dream is to wake up to a world where every animal is treated with kindness, dignity, respect and most importantly their lives have been touched by love, even if only for a moment. We know this is a big request and change is not easy, but this is a journey we are whole-heartedly committed to, one which we are not only improving the lives of the animals in our care, but also for the lives of people involved and the community around us. If along the way we have motivated just one person to change and treat an animal better, then together we are changing the world - one soul at a time. If you’re an animal lover please look at our website or visit us on Facebook so you can see firsthand how we treat our animals. We will always believe with all our hearts it really is never too late for happily ever after. We welcome the opportunity to answer any further questions about our operations so that everyone will feel comfortable and proud to have Always & Furever be the model for other rescues and shelters, demonstrating how one dream really can change the world. Jennifer Dulski Always & Furever Website: https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/ Per the request from Miami County to have a Certified Traffic Impact Study, Always & Furever engaged Priority Engineering, Inc. This study documents the impact of the full build-out of the proposed Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary on the surrounding roadway network. In addition to the AM and PM Peak Hours used for design hours, additional more conservative scenarios were included. These scenarios are not to be considered as design peak hours, but were supplied as additional information to demonstrate the magnitude of traffic that could be added to W 223rd Street without adversely impacting levels of service or requiring a turn lane. Even based on the most conservative estimates for this development, a left turn lane is not warranted. Right turning vehicles would need to be present in the peak hour to warrant a right turn lane. The traffic volumes at this location fall far below these volumes. Overall, the traffic anticipated to be generated by this site is minor, and will not result in lowered levels of service, queueing, or increased delays. The proposed drive and service road should be constructed to the standards of Miami County. No additional improvements are recommended as a result of this development. https://fb.watch/jripsKtb6R/

This is 8 year old Duke! He's a Black Labrador and Bulldog mix. He loves bringing his toys with him anytime he leaves his room. Duke is completely blind but walks well on a leash. He has been with us since May of last year and is waiting to find his furever home! #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤

I wish there were words to express how we feel... Shock. Confusion. Heartache. Sorrow. Tonight our A&F family suffered another tragic loss when we heard the news our beloved foster assistant and friend Danielle Renee passed away. Not a soul on this earth wasn't considered a friend to Danielle, human or animal. She lived in California and worked remotely but was instantly connected with each and every one of us. Daily calls, messages, emails... Danielle proved distance could never effect the power of love and simple kindness shined. Danielle lived and breathed the mission of Always & Furever which is simply to love. Our world, our family, our animals lives are forever changed by the brief moment in time we were blessed to call her our friend. I know I dont have all the words right now but your legacy will live through all of us here, now, always and forever. We love you Danielle. Thank you for finding us and sharing that love across the world.

Tobin is no longer hospice!! His histopath went well and he does have some issues but none of them cancer! He has some bacteria in his stomach that he will be getting medicine for for a full month. This is such great news! We're so happy our wonderful Tobin isn't hospice. You can still foster or adopt him! He's very sweet and loves to play. He's a fantastic walker and always smiles! He would do best as an only pet and in an adult only/female only home. Please consider welcoming this good boy into your home! #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤ ** If you believe in our mission please show your support by coming to our Conditional Use Hearing Tuesday, April 4th 201 South Pearl Street Paola, Kansas Please be there at 6:30- there will be snacks and drinks. We would love to see as many of our supporters as possible!! Thank you all so much!

This cutie is 3 year old Royce! He's a pitbull mix and loves everyone! He's very sweet and friendly. Royce isn't shy, he wants to be friends with everyone he meets. He enjoys long walks, playtime, and cuddles. He's been with us since July of last year and is ready for his furever home! #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #slowintro #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤

This is 6 year old Buck! He's a Greyhound mix. He loves offering his paw! Buck is well-behaved and good with kids. He likes to cuddle, go on walks, and playtime in the yard. He's a very sweet boy and is waiting to find his furever home. #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤ ** If you believe in our mission please show your support by coming to our Conditional Use Hearing Tuesday, April 4th 201 South Pearl Street Paola, Kansas Please be there at 6:30- there will be snacks and drinks. We would love to see as many of our supporters as possible!! Thank you all so much!

This cutie is 3 year old Royce! He's a pitbull mix and loves everyone! He's very sweet and friendly. Royce isn't shy, he wants to be friends with everyone he meets. He enjoys long walks, playtime, and cuddles. He's been with us since July of last year and is ready for his furever home! #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #slowintro #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤

Maximum is 2 years and 10 months. Max came to us 2 years ago from the euthanasia list in Wichita. He had passed all his behavior tests to be adopted, but was so scared there that he would lose control of his bowels so he was sent for euthanasia. We rescued him and spent many months showing him love and teaching him he's safe. He was adopted for a while, but was returned for issues with potty training. He is a completely different dog now - he's so confident and friendly! He is making lots of doggie friends and would love to find his foster or furever home. 😄❤️ #adoptmax #adopt #foster #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #fureverafterfarm #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fosteringismyfavoritebreed #kansascity

Blarney is about 6 years old and healing up from having a Benign Mass on his back right leg. he would benefit so much from having a home to heal in, even if it was only temporary! If you can help foster or even better- adopt blarney please apply on our website. #foster #adopt #notyouraverageshelter #kansascity

This is 6 year old Buck! He's a Greyhound mix. He loves offering his paw! Buck is well-behaved and good with kids. He likes to cuddle, go on walks, and playtime in the yard. He's a very sweet boy and is waiting to find his furever home. #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤

Just look at these two gorgeous old angels 💕 Boss and Kona love to spend their days sniffing and enjoying the sunshine. They also walk wonderfully on leash together and take many trips on the homestead. As much as they seem to be happy here, that happiness is nothing in comparison to how happy they would be in a home; Boss and Kona are also low maintenance and well behaved, perfect for a family ❤️ Alwaysandfurever.org #adopt #foster #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #kansascity

♥️♥️ADOPTION NEWS♥️♥️ Kingston has found his Furever home! This 9 year old Aussie/Husky mix was surrendered after his family could no longer care for him. This super sweet boy had been living outside. But no more! His moms fell in love at first sight with him. Can you blame them? He has the most beautiful blue eyes you’ve ever seen. Kingston’s dream has come true. He found his Furever family and they love him so much! Happy tails to you Kingston!! May you all live happily ever after. ♥️ #adoptdontshop #alumni #notyouraverageshelter #alwaysandfurever

I've driven a LOT of dogs to adoption events these past few years, and Blarney makes the top 3 for best co-pilots ever! Blarney is young and full of energy - nonstop wiggles when out and about. But in the car he is so calm and sweet!! I just know he would make the perfect snuggle companion for any lucky family. Blarney is good with all kids and seems to love every other dog he's met so far. He is a very big boy who is working hard on learning commands and manners, but just a sweet boy all around ❤️ #foster #adopt #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #kansascity

Boss needs our help. We can’t let him live out his last months in a shelter!! #kansascity #foster #adopt

“I will never give up.” - Jen Dulski

Blarney is such a lovable goofball! Not only is he amazing with all dogs and people but he has such a fun personality too; Blarney would be such a fun pet to add to anyone’s family ❤️ Alwaysandfurever.org #adopt #foster #lovethislittleredbarn ##notyouraverageshelter #kansascity

Luna always makes me laugh and puts a big smile on my face. 😄❤️ This silly, sweet girl decided to flop over and get some tummy rubs. I am always so happy to see luna, and she is always so happy to see me. What a very good girl she is. She can't wait to find her very own family! #adoptluna #adopt #foster #pennylanepups #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #lovethislittleredbarn #fureverafterfarm #rescueismyfavoritebreed #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter #fosteringismyfavoritebreed #kansascity

‼️Emergency situation happening now! Today we jumped into action to help save the life of a mama and her babies. She was Dumped and left at a shelters door in the middle of the night. No one around to help or hear her cry’s of pain. One baby currently hanging on to life. She is still pregnant with puppies, and is septic and needs emergency C-section! We will update you as we know more but right now we are looking at upwards of $4000 to start. when a life has been discarded, ignored and forgotten- we can not look away like so many seem to do. So we are asking for help. So we can help this pup family. This mama deserves a chance. Her babies deserve a chance. And so we ask for prayers. We ask to send your strength and support her way, and if you can- we need your financial help. We can not do it with out all of you. Thank you for believing in her life and believing in our mission. Together we can make a difference. Alwaysandfurever.org/donate #notyouraverageshelter #fosterssavelives

Be still my heart, sweet Puddin was left outside a kill shelter pregnant with one of her babies stuck and another baby only a day old in a kennel. She was septic and left to die. With an emergency C-section our incredible vets saved her life and all our followers prayers and support as well. One of her puppies survived and is now with a surrogate who recently gave birth and fully accepted her into her pack thanks to @Beauties & Beasts. Now this TINY wonderfully sweet nugget needs a home! She is spayed, healthy. Sweet as can be and loves everyone. Please share to help this gentle tiny baby find a home. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms to apply to foster or adopt today. This is our why! This sweet baby was worth it!

This little girl had a harrowing start. Left at the shelter with a baby stuck inside her, emergency C-section done, her one surviving pup had to been given to another nursing mom so Puddin could recover. Now her new life starts…… So Puddin’ - you are saying you are needing a little more attention? This dog is ridiculous. Ridiculously sweet, ridiculously charming, ridiculously adorable and ridiculously good! As you can see, she also wants to help out with my work- so very thoughtful! Puddin’ is a dog friendly little angel awaiting her Furever. She is so very young- she has had her own babies but now it is time for her to learn how to be a puppy herself! If interested in Puddin please fill out an app at alwaysandfurever.org/forms

This is 12 year old Grandpa! He's a super sweet boy who loves everyone! He's silly, cuddly, and walks well on a leash. Grandpa is pretty active for being an old man. He's such a wonderful pup and is waiting for his furever home to find him! #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #onlypet #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤

Blarney says adoption events are ruff, it's hard being the star of the show all the time ❤️ #foster #adopt #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn

What a difference a day of love can make! Welcome Grasshopper🦗, Beetle🪲, Butterfly🦋, & Caterpillar 🐛 to Always & Furever. #saved #adopt #foster #kansascity

The most incredible news to share is the City of Osawatomie and Always & Furever are moving forward with a Letter of Intent for the City to sell the pound to Always & Furever! We cannot thank the City enough for first placing their faith and trust in us four years ago to be the sole care takers of the pound animals (which included Miami County and Paola animals) and for again tonight putting their faith in our promise to always protect and serve their community animals. So very appreciative of the patience, faith, and perseverance of all parties involved with the best intentions to love and care for all the animals in need in Miami Counry. We worked together for four years showing that rescues and cities can come together and when we don't see a way... WE FIND ONE... together!!!! HUGE WIN FOR EVERYONE TONIGHT. THANK YOU ALL, THANK YOU CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF OSAWATOMIE, THANK YOU FOLLOWERS FOR YOUR PRAYERS and to our Board, our team members at the Oz pound, our staff, every single volunteer and prayer warrior My sincere heartfelt love and appreciation for Neverending faith in our mission and these incredible animals. Thank you all!! Jen Founder/Morning Feeder

Please share - foster needed!!!! Meet Inkblot Wichita is in an unprecedented time with dogs desperately needing to be rescued from euthanasia right now. This sweet baby girl is one of many faces today that is at risk of dying, so we are pulling her out right now to save her life!! She is clearly a puppy, only 27 pounds, and doesn't deserve to die after being locked in a cage matted with her own feces. Her eyes yearn for anyone to tell her that her life matters, we are coming for you inky!!! You will have the best, fullest life ever - we will make sure of it ❤️ Inkblot needs a place to go starting tomorrow after she leaves the vet and gets all her vaccines. Please please let us know if you can foster! Fill out an app on our website or reach out to your foster coordinator if already approved. Please also donate to her medical care if you are able!! We have been seriously hurting for funds lately after all our work with the Osawatomie Pound and the influx of animals through there, so your donations here for desperate saves like Inkblot help us keep rescuing more animals like her!! ❤️ To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #notyouraverageshelter #fosterssavelives #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #NOTdyingtoday #taggedSAFE

Please share: Meet Parker Wichita is in an unprecedented time with dogs desperately needing to be rescued from euthanasia right now. This sweet boxer boy was found as a stray last week and is one of many faces that life is at risk so we are pulling him out right now to save his life!! At only 34 lbs this young boy barely has had a chance to live and know what love truly means and we cannot let him go to heaven without that. So many sweet souls need our help so please keep sharing their posts and every single donation truly does make a difference. Parker needs a place to go starting tomorrow after he leaves the vet and gets all his vaccines. Please please let us know if you can foster! We can have fosters in Kansas, Missouri and OKC. Fill out an app on our website or reach out to your foster coordinator if already approved. Please also donate to his medical care if you are able!! We have been seriously hurting for funds lately after all our work with the Osawatomie Pound and the influx of animals through there, so your donations here for desperate saves like Parker help us keep rescuing more animals just like him 💙 To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #notyouraverageshelter #fosterssavelives #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #NOTdyingtoday #taggedSAFE

Please help us welcome Triscuit to the little red barn filled with love. Yesterday she was scheduled to be PTS at a high kill shelter for an ACL tear. Today and forever we promise her only love. Happy Saturday my beautiful furry Friends 💕 #notyouraverageshelter

PLEASE SHARE: The crisis continues, please help us as we scramble to keep up. All resources have been diverted to the situation in Wichita and we are doing everything we can to save lives from being lost. Let me introduce you the first of many new faces you will see today. Meet Marina, a sweet senior girl who was found running around the streets of Wichita. She was wearing a pretty pink collar and the shelter seems to know a whole lot about her - including he original name and age, but I guess no owner was ever found or they were and they opted not to take her back home. So now Marina sits in a cell, a soft smile on her face, unaware of the sad plans being arranged for her at the end of the day today. Plans we couldn't let happen. We found one small kennel at a local vet who can hold her overnight and get her vaccinated so she can embark on a freedom drive tomorrow. YOU WON'T DIE TODAY!! We are coming for you Marina. Marina is 7 years old and weighs a mere 36 pounds. Please please share her story and watch out for the rest of the hopeless souls we are scrambling to save today. They need all the support they can get. Please also donate to her rescue mission below: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #NOTdyingtoday #taggedSAFE #fosterssavelives #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #notyouraverageshelter

Please share: It's the end of the day. In this singular day we prevented the deaths of 5 precious, 5 souls that have a chance at a new life now thanks to all the hard work done to save them today. And then we got the amazing news that the shelter would hold off on euthanizing the remaining 7 dogs on the list today and extend them until Friday because we had managed to clear so many kennels. Everyone was given more time, ...except for this senior boy. We were told he wouldn't be given any more chances, they couldn't budge at all for him. Why? Because 4 years ago he was picked up as a stray after chasing someone while running loose in the streets. Then a few weeks ago he was picked up running at large again, and after his review was up - his owners never came for him. So although he has never bit or scratched anyone, and was even reported by the shelter as very friendly with both dogs and people, that one meager incident in 2019 still hangs over him as potentially dangerous to the point that he was sentenced to die with no mercy at all. Watch the video, this is not the face of a dog that poses a danger to anyone. How do we possibly make room for one more life when we already scrambled to save so many in one day? More importantly... How do we let one last life die when we worked so hard to prevent the loss of so many others today? We couldn't. We will work out the details tomorrow, but today he and our 5 other new friends are safe. 6 new A&F family members. We shall call him Barnaby. We know his original name, but with that name he has been failed time and time again by humans around him. Today marks a new name and a new opportunity for Barnaby. He is 7 years old and weighs a whopping 99 pounds, he is super friendly with dogs and people and would love to find a foster home. Help us give Barnaby the fresh start he deserves. Please also help donate to today's insane rescue mission if you are able. All 6 need vaccinations, boarding at vet clinics, some need spays and neuters, and some even need extensive surgeries. It has added up quickly but we are here to fight for the ones who have no one else to fight for them. And sadly on days like today, it feels we really are the only ones fighting. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

HELP!! Next up on the euthanasia list is this girl!! She weighs 36 lbs, 6 years old, and has no name. We can't let her die nameless and alone tomorrow. We are going to call her Smores 🤎🤍. She is dog friendly but was put on the euth list because she's HW+. HW is SO easy, we take care of everything! We just need to find a foster!! We provide food, meds, toys, beds, transportation, medical appointments - everything. All we need is YOU to foster and love her! They say she only weighs 36 lbs, you can totally sneak her in and your spouse won't even notice!! Just kidding, but seriously - please let us know if you can help foster her. As you can tell we're panicking, everything is on fire in Wichita but YOU are helping us keep the fire at bay!! We won't let Smores die. Please share her story and donate to her rescue mission 🤎 To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #foster #adopt #kansascity #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #lovethislittleredbarn

Prayers for our Jingle Bella and the foster who loves her. This is not the way we wanted this sweet girls’ story to end. In the Emergency Hospital with pneumonia, her bladder spontaneously ruptured and we are going to have to say goodbye. But Jingle Bella is not alone and her days in a foster were spent being loved and cared for- it is so so much more than so many like her get. So thank you- to all the fosters - who are true heroes- you have given beautiful souls a chance to know love, some fir the very first time. In the very very end, Jingle Bella only knew love. FOSTERS. CHANGE. LIVES. #Alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter Direct- alwaysandfurever.org/donate PayPal- [email protected] Venmo- alwaysandfurever Direct Mailing address Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary 23595 West 223rd street Spring Hill, Kansas 66083

Everyone please welcome Pringles, to the LRB!! Pringles, you are safe now, and will be very loved from here on out! #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #kansascity #notyouraverageshelter

‼️Emergency help needed‼️ When others get to take a day off for a holiday- sickness strikes and doesn’t care what day it is. This poor puppy was found in terrible shape, suffering in pain and in need for someone to stop what they are doing and help her. Her name is Anna. And we can not sit back and enjoy the 4th celebrations- knowing this puppy is suffering alone. She is just a tiny puppy brought in last night. She desperately Needs a blood transfusion - the reasons are still being investigated. When we know more we will update - but for now the bill looks like close to $2000 . That’s a lot of money and when so many see that- they have to turn away - they too are overwhelmed by so many that need help. But we know with faith, and all of your support we can help Anna, we can help try and comfort her, ease her pain and show her the love she so deserves. She will not fight alone. If you can help- please donate to her emergency bills. Share her story and Prayers are needed too for this little one. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Goodnight Grandpa we love you🫶🏻🩵🍃 This is our sweet boy Grandpa. He is one of our most in need pups. He is a 12 year old. Great Dane mix who loves kids, car rides and snuggles. He is potty trained and does so well on leash. He does have to be an only pet but he’s worth it. #kansascity #pennylanepups #adoptdontshop

You were scheduled to die today. You were given a sedative. You were walked down a hall into a private room and you fell asleep. You didn't know what was happening. You didn’t know if you would ever wake up. There was a final plea by the shelter to a message group with only a handful of overwhelmed and overfull and under funded rescues in it, begging to save you... there was silence. Deafening heart wrenching silence. What you didn’t see or know was that there was one rescue group who all morning was on call after call after call with random vets, with other rescues, posting your photo, begging fosters, calling, calling, calling and praying that we would find a way. That one of our staff ran to the room you were at while you were sleeping and begged them to wait while we were on hold with our only and final option.... they waited. "She's in the euth room now do we have anything? Give us five more minutes, please..." Minutes felt like hours and finally they said yes.... our rescue coordinator sent the tag, and you were saved. That is how we met. You were just a number not even a name. The next up on the "list". You woke up in our rescue coordinator's car and were driving to our vet where you’ll get all your vaccines and whatever other medical you need and you will wake up to see tomorrow. Please know no one ever wanted you to die, in fact everyone within the shelter was waiting, hoping, even praying someone, just one rescue would be the "yes we can help" to stop the walk. Without a foster or adopter or rescue your life would've ended. And when so many more animals come into the shelter than leave shelter, then there are no other options... That was this morning from 9am to 11am. A frantic mad rush by so many people who came together to save her life and the life of all the others on the list. That was just a glimpse of what we all do nonstop to try to save even just one single soul who did nothing wrong other than be too big, or too strong, or not a specific breed, or have a cough or anything else someone else deemed unadoptable and made her the top of the list. Healthy beautiful wonderful dogs are at risk of dying every single day due to over crowded shelters. We need fosters more than ever. We take so many risks with every dog we pull. If you foster a dog that is in our care, that we know in our barn that literally opens up a spot to save another life we pull from the kill shelter and save another life at that shelter. Three lives saved just by one foster. Meet Fayola. She was supposed to die today. We could not let that happen. She was MEANT to live. She was BORN for a reason and we could not let her die in vain. She’s in temporary boarding now to save her life which comes at a huge cost. Please share her story to help us find her a foster. You can apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms. She was dog tested and was non reactive to other dogs. Also now more than ever we need donations to continue our mission. We took over 100 animals in a few weeks to stop the euth list at Wichita Animal Shelter. Please, it is never free to save a life. We could not keep pulling off death row without your amazing support. #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter You can apply to foster at alwaysandfurever.org/forms, they need you, we need you and once you open your heart to another rescue your life will be changed forever. Direct- alwaysandfurever.org/donate PayPal- [email protected] Venmo- alwaysandfurever Mailing address Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary 23595 West 223rd Street Spring Hill, Kansas 66083

**these are just some of the dogs at Wichita Animal Shelter, which is facing a crisis due to lack of space. “How can you choose?” Honestly, i don’t know, it’s all kind of just a blur. Of course we celebrate the souls we can save, we cherish every single one, but as it turns out it’s the others that run through our heads as we try to shut off our brains for the night. Not the ones we saved, but the ones in the kennel NEXT to the ones we saved- the faces we had to walk by when leaving with the dog we chose. So here are some faces- some of them won’t be here on this earth by tomorrow, or the next day, or the next day- and though that knowledge is brutally painful, it feels like if we cannot save them then at the very, very least we should look at them, mourn the life that they never experienced, and then share their faces, so others see them, remember them, and then maybe somehow somewhere they know they mattered…….. #alwaysandfurever #notypuraverageshelter

Sunday night smiles from our beautiful boy. Please remember to email your letter of support for our expansion and the condition use permit. If you did it last time we are proposing only to build on the front 20 acres and half the proposal to address our neighbors concerns. Letters must be in my tomorrow August 1 for the August 7th meeting. Please put in all caps if you are a MIAMI COUNTY resident and email [email protected] and cc [email protected]

It's not easy to grow old. It's not easy when your body fails you yet your mind is bright and alert. Our sweet Flurrys body is failing him. He wants to walk and play but he can't. He was in a loving foster but he cannot do stairs and needs to live on the first level and a house with no cats. While he can't catch one his spirit tells his body he should try and then he falls and can't get up. He needs a quiet. Calm home to love him through his transition from this world to the next. Someone patient loving and strong enough to pick up his back legs when they give out on him. Flurry is gentle and loving with all dogs. He loves all humans and is one of the sweetest souls. Please help him find his forever home foster. We cover all expenses you provide and receive all the love. I know your heart may break but his heart being full of love is worth it. 💛 Alwaysandfurever.org/forms to apply today. You truly can make a difference.

Prayers needed: Our hearts are broken. Please join us in praying for two of our very special pups, bonded sisters Cagney and Lacey, who could use all your love and thoughts at this time. Yesterday, Cagney woke up not acting her usual, sassy self and continued to decline throughout the day. When her loving temporary foster took her to the ER, we received the worst news imaginable - Cagney's grade 4 heart murmur condition had unexpectedly progressed and several of her organs were filled with fluid and failing, she was in pain and the vets could not help her any more. For those who remember, Lacey and Cagney came to us all the way from an awful Texas kill shelter back in 2021. Cagney was a bright sassy little girl, but her big sister Lacey was terrified of even the air around her. Lacey relied on her sister's confidence for support as they adjusted to the Little Red Barn, they quickly became staff favorites and ultimately found a loving home. Unfortunately that home didn't work out and the girls were returned to us last month due to no fault of their own. They found an absolutely amazing foster where they've been living their best lives and blossoming together. Lacey relies on sister for so much and our hearts break for her as much as they do for Cagney. Please keep both girls in your prayers, as Cagney crosses the rainbow bridge surrounded by those who love her most - and Lacey begins a new life without her sister, the one who has been with her through absolutely everything. As well, please consider donating towards Cagney's emergency room visit, diagnostic tests, and end of life expenses. Your support is so sincerely appreciated as we all go to sleep tonight with broken hearts and weary eyes. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #prayers #notyouraverageshelter #pennylanepups #rainbowbridge

WE ARE TAGGING TO SAVE HIS LIFE. WE DO NOT HAVE A FOSTER SO PLEASE KEEP SHARING AND any donation towards his boarding ($30) a day is appreciated. Hold tight sweet man we are COMING to get you! MEET OUR NEWEST BOY DUMPTRUCK! Please honor your pledges below. The only way we can keep saving more is together! Thank you for believing his life matters! ------- 911 BULLY LOVERS Please share: this beautiful meatball of a boy is OUT OF TIME his sad sweet eyes are begging all of us to help save him. Rescue needed he is at Wichita Animal Shelter and tomorrow his time is up unless we find a way. We need a foster. Animal Number 168670 this beautiful blocky boy who came in as a stray time is up and MUST be out by 12pm tomorrow 8/5 See in the comments below for his videos. He is not in are care but we have to try and save him and need your help. When a shelter that euthanizes is out of space then adoptable animals die and bullies tend to be at the top of the list If more dogs are brought in then adopted and the policy allows for euthanasia for space then that is exactly what happens. Please share and tag any rescue for foster that you may know that can help. He is in the care of WICHITA ANIMAL SHELTER and you can contact [email protected] to tag If you would like to foster one of the souls below to save their life you can apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms, if you’re already an approved foster please email [email protected], remember just by fostering one dog in our barn it then opens up a spot for us to save another. Share this post and please pray for every soul on here that they find a rescue in time. I f we had any open spots at the barn or if our Homestead was approved we would take them all, someday we will and we will never stop trying. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

WE ARE TAGGING SO SHE IS SAFE! SHE HAS TO GO TO BOARDING TO SAVE HER LIFE and boarding is $30 a day until we have an approved foster so please keep sharing. Update: WAS/KHS ARE CLOSED 8/7 SO SHE HAS UNTIL TUESDAY 8/8 --------------- 911 OLDER PITTY LOVERS Please share: this precious older soul is OUT OF TIME. Her name is Gladys. She had a home until someone dumped her and decided they were done with her. See the video in the comments below walking past other dogs. She is not in our care this is all we know. Rescue needed she is at Wichita Animal Shelter and tomorrow her time is up unless we find a way. We need a foster. She is 64 lbs. Animal Number A158697 this beautiful older lady who came in as a stray time is up and MUST be out by 12pm tomorrow 8/7. Please share this post, her life matters. When a shelter that euthanizes is out of space then adoptable animals die and seniors are the top of the list If more dogs are brought in then adopted and the policy allows for euthanasia for space then that is exactly what happens. Please share and tag any rescue for foster that you may know that can help. She is in the care of WICHITA ANIMAL SHELTER and you can contact [email protected] to tag If you would like to foster one of the souls below to save their life you can apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms, if you’re already an approved foster please email [email protected], remember just by fostering one dog in our barn it then opens up a spot for us to save another. Share this post and please pray for every soul on here that they find a rescue in time. I f we had any open spots at the barn or if our Homestead was approved we would take them all, someday we will and we will never stop trying. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Goodnight sweet Grandpa. Almost two years with us and this beloved soul hasn't had a single adoption application. He is an only pet but adores tiny humans and would fill an entire household full of love. Someday baby boy. Someday. Until then you are so very loved.

Urgent foster needed. Needs out ASAP!!! We have a very small Whippet /chi mix that is in need of a loving home after owner suddenly passed. The pup has lived and been loved by the older owner for his entire life and now Os completely lost. This tiny little soul is devastated and has no where to go. Please open your hearts, and your home And welcome this little blessing in. We all need to feel safe and comforted, especially at a time when everything else seems lost. Please tag Kristy Warner or Meghan Graham Swon To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

‼️newest update and it’s a great one! 🐾 He is feeling so much better and is ready for a foster. Who is ready to open your home and heart?! 3-4 years old. Sweet/ shy/ timid. Just wants love. We know very little but we do know he deserves love. We helped this dog with the medical bills but he is still not tagged. He will have to go back to WaS without a foster. Please let Kristy Warner known if you can help. ❤️ ************************************** Update: this sweet one is still not out of the woods. Latharhic, and still not feeling well. The vet is leaning towards heat stroke. since being on fluids and antibiotics overnight, his kidney values and one of his liver values has gone down. Lastnight he was urinating blood, but that has gotten better. He is still very sluggish and you can tell he just doesn’t feel good. He still needs us. Please keep the prayers coming. And pray things turn a corner! Staying any extra time at the vet is very expensive. Please help by donation towards his care today. ******************🐾❤️*************** Late night emergency call. We need your help! While most of us are snuggled in bed with our healthy pups laying next to us- there are emergency clinics such as this one calling all rescues and asking for help. This pup came in after a good Sam found him not wanting to move. Was he hit by a car?! Or suffering a heat stroke!? Or with some of the symptoms he is presenting, could it be a terrible life threatening illness. We really don’t know. What we do know if there is no one coming for him. No one calling looking for their lost dog. No one to comfort, to tell him he will be ok. When this happens rescues are called. And when no one steps up there isn’t much else the vet can do. The pup is helpless. So tonight we will give what we can to comfort this poor pup. To try and understand what might be going on. And maybe just maybe tomorrow will bring more ideas and answers to what might be going on. Until then we need help. Financially we have no idea what we are getting into. Currently we are looking at $800-900 for fluids, pain meds, antibiotics and a nights stay- along with diagnostics to understand why he has pain and illness. Spiritually this guy needs your prayers to help understand why he feels so terribly. And to help the medical staff treat. If you can donate towards his care- we would be very grateful. He needs us. We couldnt look the other way. To foster or adopt (male around 3-4 years old, Shepard / Canaan mix ) : alwaysandfurever.org/forms To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Buck is such a smart boy! This sweet guy is such a wonderful listener and would love to show you all of his tricks ❤️ ->Buck does need to be in an only pet home, but is amazing about not reacting to animals on walks or in close vicinity of him, making him a great companion to any family! Alwaysandfurever.org #adoptbuck #foster #lovethislittleredbarn #notyouraverageshelter #kansascity

‼️Emergency situation happening now ‼️ Neglect. Starvation Abuse. Three things no animal should ever have to endure. But right now this little one is fighting for his life, because of all of those horrendous things. Max. He now has a name. But just an hour ago he didn’t. And Max was left to die in a driveway and found by a good Samaritan. Had hardly the energy to stand. He is currently at vet. And a plea came over. Support is needed. Help is needed. Waiting for someone to step up. So we ask. We need help. We need for everyone to stop and say a prayer for little guy. He is in terrible shape. The wounds are deep and his tail is rotting. We need financial support too. His wounds are so deep they may need daily changes and care. We will need a skilled foster. Care for a little one like this will be great. And with all I have asked for- the return will be the greatest gift of all. Saving a life! Giving love will then come back 100x. We will send updates as soon as we have them. But for now we need everyone’s support. If you can spare some change - just think of the impact that would have. Help us save Max. He has had a life time of hell- now is our time to give back and let him see what compassion, Kindness and love feels like. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Update: 💔 Wanted to let our prayer warriors and supporters know we have a very sad update. While we would have moved mountains to help this little one- the extent of injuries were too extreme. This is never the outcome we want after a traumatic incident. But knowing she was surrounded by love is comforting, and she crossed the bridge painfree ready to run again. Run free little one. In the very short amount of time we knew you- we fell in love. Thank you all for helping us with the medical bills and the pain support. But most thank you for the prayer of comfort. ********************************** ‼️emergency situation happening now‼️ Called to a scene where a small pup was attacked by a few other dogs. A good person ran the dogs off and all that was left was a very injured pup. At critical moments like this - you try and help how ever you know how. We quickly made a plan and rushed this little one to VESHw and have been told the injuries are very serious, x-rays we’re completed. This prognosis is not very good. We are Most likely looking at a pelvic fracture, spinal issues and who knows what else. If this little one is trying to fight we will fight with him. But time will tell us. I’m the meantime we need help. Help us to fight with this little one. It’s going to be very expensive, it will take many prayers and good thoughts, but with all of your support we can do this. With your support, together we can fight along side. Hang on little one! We are all with you! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Alwaysandfurever.org/foster

UPDATE-……. It is with great sadness and complete shock that Mamma Pello and one of her babies did not make it through her emergency c-section this evening. The wonderful vet tried to revive Pello for 25 minutes but essentially she crossed the rainbow bridge with one of her babies. Her foster parents are in shock and heartbroken. Survivors and ready to fight without their mamma is Koa (meaning Warrior in Hawaiian) and Duncan (meaning Battle is Scottish) weighing in at just a little over 3 ounces. They are at my house snuggled in together in their incubator and have had their first feeding. We will fight right along side Koa and Duncan. Thank you to our past donators for the incubator to help them maintain their body heat, very important with babies. Thank you for donating and helping these siblings, every dollar helps! #kittenskittenskittens #fosteringsaveslives

Grandpa is one of our most well behaved dogs! He loves meeting new people, going on car rides, playing with children, and taking slow leisurely walks. He can be left out unattended and he never tears anything up because he’d rather be a couch potato. He does well with other calm dogs. Grandpa has been with us for several years and he would love to find a calm household of his own! #foster #adopt #kansascity

Update on Hojo: The injuries are so much worse than we even initially thought. He was literally being eaten alive by the maggots on every inch of his body and left to suffer and rushed him to the emergency hospital earlier today. The maggots were so deep in his poor, shredded ears that the vets fear they may have worked their way even further in. It is likely that he was used in a dog fight or that some animal chewed up his entire neck, chest, elbow, and ears. His feet and toes were also completely covered in maggots. This is so incredibly unacceptable. Please continue to pray for him to pull through this as we are still not sure he will. 💔🙏

Update on HOJO HOJO is a little better, he is not shaking and trembling. He has had a bolus of fluids and antibiotics. The team will continue to clean and flush and medicate those wounds and any maggots that develop. With Bravecto on board it will also kill any of the maggots that they are unable to see. He has wounds all around his neck,ears inside and out,as well as his left elbow. This is going to be a very very long road ahead and HOJO does seem more comfortable this morning but from the base of his skull up, he does not like them touching any of that area. He is eating for them now and loves chicken. They are continuing to win over his trust and do believe that these are bite wounds that never got addressed and turned into major infection.

****WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT!!**** TRIGGER WARNING: blood & severe wounds These pictures are so terribly hard to look at, but are an amazing sign that Hojo is pulling through and fighting hard to stay with us. Yesterday, the vets had to remove his left eye that was totally ruptured and part of his left ear that was so necrotic it practically fell off. He also had a debriding surgery to remove all the dead skin that had no chance of being saved. Some of his wounds that aren't as deep still have nerve endings and are causing him to be in a good amount of pain, but the vets have him on a strong IV cocktail that is keeping the pain at bay. They say he is just the sweetest little guy who wants so badly to be here fighting to live. He has several more bandage changes scheduled over the next few days/weeks and will need to continue to be sedated for each of those. We are visiting him frequently and plan to go Facebook live with him this weekend so all of you can enjoy his squishy face and snorts! We are so thankful that he has the best medical team caring for him around the clock. Please continue to pray and donate to his emergency bills! As many of you know, Always & Furever is always there to take on the expensive medical cases that most other rescues aren't able to afford. We know that all our amazing followers will stand by us save these poor souls that have all the odds against them!! Thank you for your continued support, Hojo says thank you for believing in him ❤️ To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 #notyouraverageshelter #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #prayerwarriorsneeded

Our precious Jackie O and her loving forever foster family need all your prayers as God is calling her home soon. She has not been feeling well lately and an ultrasound confirmed it's cancer and terminal. There is nothing left medically we can do except love her. Please keep her family in your prayers as they prepare their hearts for her transition to heaven. If love could save her she would live forever.

Please welcome our newest members of the prestigious A&F ALUMNI Club: Truman (now Levi aka Lil’ Rascal), Chili bean (now Sky), Arthur (now Hershey), and Winkels! Congratulations on just the beginning of your happily ever after! To follow their journey with their furever families you can join our alumni page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/562415727538790/?ref=share Thank you to BISSELL Pet Foundation & Cathy Bissell and their empty the shelters event! #itsnevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #EmptyTheShelters #BissellPetFoundation #CathyBissell

Please welcome our newest member of the prestigious A&F ALUMNI Club: Eugenia (now Scout)! Congratulations on just the beginning of your happily ever after! To follow her journey with her furever family you can join our alumni page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/562415727538790/?ref=share Thank you to BISSELL Pet Foundation & Cathy Bissell and their empty the shelters event! #itsnevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter #lovethislittleredbarn #pennylanepups #EmptyTheShelters #BissellPetFoundation #CathyBissell

I wish there were words to write how much we all loved you. I wish there were words to capture just how much we will all miss you. Over two and a half years in our care and every single day you woke up with joy, even when tumors took over your body and your legs gave out your soulful eyes showed just how grateful you were for affection. Kids made your soul glow and your hospice foster family Kelly and Gary loved you to your last breath. I think that's secretly what we all hope for, someone to love us through it all. The good, the bad, the joy, the sorrow and to be there when God calls us home, to hold us and remind us that heaven is better. Was it the right time? He passed in peace, at the farm, with dignity when cancer was taking it all away from him... it couldn't take his love. It's never the right time for those left behind though, not when all we want to do is love and hold them forever. One more day. One more hour. One more moment to gaze into those beautiful brown eyes that change you life forever. It never would have been enough Grandpa. There never would have been enough of your love. Thank you for finding us. Thank you for loving us. And thank you in so many ways for sharing that love with the world. We love you sweet boy. We love you. Now, forever and always. See you on the other side of the rainbow Bridge 🌈 🐾 you will never be forgotten.

Upfate: Sometimes God doesn't answer prayers in the way we want but in the way our loved ones (even furry) need most. Sweet Flurry became septic. The obstruction in his small intentestine had fluid filling his abdominal. The prognosis was grim and the surgery alone gave a 50/50 shot at him potentially surviving but being septic if he survived no guarantee it would be long and there would be no way for him to recover without truly suffering. Life is not fair or kind and Flurry found the most wonderful family in this whole world who will surround him with love as God calls him home. If love could have saved you my beautiful boy you would have lived forever. Thank you for always loving everyone unconditionally and Twinkle is waiting for you. We love you Flurry. Always. Forever. -----‐------------------------ Prayer Warriors!! 911 Prayers Needed for Flurry! He stopped eating Sunday and has rapidly gone down hill without any explanation. Xrays confirmed a foreign body and that fluid is completely filled his abdomen so he has to go to emergency surgery to save his life at the ER. The estimate is up to $7,000 any donation will help towards saving his life. He is the sweetest most loving boy and needs all your prayers. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Stay with sweet boy we all love you. Just stay with us.

Please share Urgent: foster needed for beautiful senior soul. This precious old lady and her owner were evicted in Oklahoma. Her owner and her were tossed outside and he has charges against him and being extradited to Arkansas. The landlord said if she doesn't find placement in two days he will shoot her. She is so sweet and confused she doesn't understand she was an inside dog and loved and waits at the door for him. She is around the neighborhood dogs and cats and no issues when we heard her story we couldn't say no. We HAD to get her here and safe. We will not let anyone hurt you. Now if you can help shate to find her a home. She has some skin issues. And needs to be vetted. Please help with any donation every single dollar truly does make a difference towards saving a beautiful life. Hold tight pretty lady we are COMING to get you. Only love from here on out. This is our promise. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

An Emergency message came in at exactly 4:08pm this afternoon. The message read this : “I know this is a long shot- he only has about 10 minutes left. Can you please help?!” When the pictures of this poor pup came over, it didn’t take long to know the answer. YES!!! From OK to kansas. We are here for you little one!! So now this little pups face is settling in, and we are already in love. plans are being made of how we help him. We will first get this little one to the vet for X-rays, pain meds, antibiotics and who knows what else. Will he be able to keep that leg?! Who knows. Will there be a long road to recovery. Probably. As soon as we find out more we will let you know. For now, he needs prayers. Prayers of comfort. Prayers he is resilient and strong and feels our love. Prayers for the vets and technicians that will be helping him. We know he was a stray found with a limp and a bandage that was old and way too tight. Now we focus on moving forward and getting him better. Thank you for believing in our mission. Thank you for always supporting those animals that need us most! ❤️ Please help us with all that it will take to get him better. To foster or adopt- Alwaysandfurever.org/forms To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083p

‼️Emergency hit by train‼️ (pictures are rough) Urgent situation of a dog that was found hit by a train. We don’t know much about the situation other then this poor soul must be in so much pain and so very scared. ( Lots of injury on head,neck and ear. ) Can you imagine with Nothing familiar around, and no one to support or care for her and wounds that are severe. So…. We step up. We step up to make sure this girl will get the right help. Pain med support, X-rays to understand the immediate injuries, and whatever else we can do so she feels secure and feels our love. She needs all of it right now. Will you step up too?! She needs our village around her and we can’t do it without you. Immediate needs: Prayers 🙏🏼 Positive vibes🩷 Financial support for medical needs 🏥 It takes a village. The village of caring individuals that see her worth, and know she is worth our love. A village to support and pray for her. She needs you! As soon as we know more we will update.for now she will need to go into surgery to close the open wounds. And start addressing any other immediate issues. We will continue to keep you posted. 🏡To foster or adopt: alwaysandfurever.org/forms ❤️To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

We have some unfortunate news, Mr. Tobin has been placed on hospice. Unfortunately his arthritis has become worse and our goal is to make him as comfortable as possible, on top of his arthritis he has possible cancerous bumps the vets have determined would be too hard on his body to remove at this point. We will continue with treatment, however how long the treatment lasts is completely up to him. If you would like to donate to his treatment cost or send him a present, we thank you! He is in need of a hospice foster so we can make sure he’s as happy and comfortable as possible for however long he has. He needs to be the only dog in the home and cannot have a home with children. He is slow to warm up but once he does he is the biggest love bug. We do foster out of state! 🐾❤️If you know anyone who go would want to take this sweet boy in, have them apply at www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms 🐾

Head trauma. Eye trauma. A broken jaw. At just 12 lbs Drummy's little body has been beat up and for three days even with the strongest pain killers at the ICU his little body screamed it pain. He finally saw the specialist yesterday and his surgery and stay will be $7,000 we have only raised about ar $1,000. Someone hurt him but he wants to live ans he deserves to know only love. He's just a year and a half old and been through the.unimaginable. He jaw was reset and wired shut and the surgery was a success! Now if you can share his story to help us find a home for him to recover in and any donation towards saving his life truly does make a.difference. Ideally we are.looking for a Wichita KS.area foster as the specialist has to do follow up. Keep fighting little man. Your little life matters. At least to us. #AlwaysAndFurever #notyouraverageshelter DONATION INFO To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Our little beaten puppy with a broken jaw, head trauma and just had reconstruction surgery found himself a foster for the holiday till Sunday! So thankful for the amazing heroes who open their homes and hearts to rescues. He found his foster through our rescue partner and good friends Beauties. For all the bad in this world, there is even more good and beautiful people. Happy Thanksgiving!

Everyone welcome our newest LGB resident Sharpy! He already stole our hearts and He's such a good boy! #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #myfavoritebreedisrescued #kansascity ❤ Forms link to adopt and foster https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/ ❤ https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/ No matter how old, how sick, how big or how small, we are here to make a home for those animals who are without. Changing the lives of many loving dogs and cats who have nobody to turn to. Every donation counts no matter how big or how small.

‼️ Meet Always and Furevers longest resident. ‼️ 2 years ago Buck was left at a vets office. Abandoned by his family. They were moving and decided Buck would be better off in a shelter than in the city. Instead, Buck ended up at a shelter. Buck has been with us for over 730 days. 730 days of no goodnight and goodmorning kisses. 730 days of no family walks and movie nights. 730 days of not greeting people when they get home. 730 days of not being able to lay on a couch. 730 days of not living the life any dog should live. Although us at A&F love Buck like family, it can never compare to him being in a home. Buck is losing hope of waiting so long to find his family. He’s seen other dogs get to find their families and he’s wondering when it’s his turn. Buck and us are DESPERATE for him to find a home. He deserves so much love. He’s AMAZING with kids and all people, however he needs to be an only pet. Buck has been with us 730 days too long. Please help him find his furever. To adopt or foster Buck go to www.alwaysandfurever.org

Update : her name is Zeri. I thought we could help. I thought we reached out in time. I thought she could have a chance. A chance at least to be held, loved and cared for. Even if it was only for a short time. But my thoughts have turned into sadness as I have learned she has been helped across the rainbow bridge. I know that place is better. I know there she will be painfree. I know she can run and play and never feel the hollowness of hunger and neglect. I wish I could tell her I’m sorry. I wish I could tell her I tried. I wish I could tell her I was thinking of the perfect name, but it had not come to me yet. I wish I could tell her- even though I had never met her- I loved her. One last chance. I wish I could have given her. *************************************** ‼️Emergency situation‼️ We have been informed of a dog that has been neglected so bad, the poor pup is dying of starvation. We don’t know all the circumstances at this time - what we do know is this dog needs a Christmas miracle. If you can, please support our mission of trying to help this dog. We have no idea what we are up against. We are trying to get him to emergency vet now. Please pray for him. He needs all of us. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms No matter what - we will do whatever we can to make him comfortable. But this is a dire situation and we cannot wait… hold on little buddy we’re coming to help you To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

‼️‼️‼️Tobin returned to the Little Grey Barn this evening and we are DESPERATE for a permanent hospice foster or adopter for this boy. Tobin has arthritis which has slowed him down tremendously. He now just wants to lounge on a couch and be with people. The shelter environment is stressing him out and we do not want him to be in the shelter for however long he has left. Tobin needs to be the only dog, HOWEVER, if you have other dogs and keep them separated PLEASE still apply for Tobin! ❤️ hospice foster ❤️ can be with other dogs if fully separated ❤️ low energy ❤️ most in need To foster or adopt Tobin please go to www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms

Buck would like to announce something… Hi guys, it’s Buck. After two whole years in the shelter, I’ve been told that someone finally wants to take me home. At first, I was like no way, you’re kidding! Then they kept telling me it’s for real, and I couldn’t believe it! Even though it’s just a foster for now, every night i’m so thankful that they chose me. I’m counting down the days (spoiler alert, they’re coming tomorrow!) until I get to go home. If you don’t know my story, two years ago I was abandoned by my previous family, I did nothing wrong and was the best boy, but it wasn’t enough for them. Since then, I’ve learned that I am more than enough and am the best boy in the world. I’m so happy that i’m getting my own people again, and luckily they know how special I am. I wanted to thank everyone for showing me love, support and kindness these past two years. Much love, Buck ❤️🦌

ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR FOR BUCK❤️🐾❤️🐾 After 2 years of being in our care, Buck has FINALLY found his people. Buck is now with his Foster to Adopt family. They have promised to give him everything and more. They came prepared with bedding, treats, unconditional love and ready to take on whatever life throws at them. These 3 are on their way HOME. ❤️ This is why we do what we do. This is why we don’t give up. Dogs like Buck would have been euthanized years ago had we not saved him. We know dogs with Bucks personality can be hard to find the perfect homes for, that doesn’t stop us. Buck is worth it. Every single dog out there waiting for a new chance at life, they are worth it. We know Buck will experience endless love no matter the outcome of his foster to adopt journey ❤️ #LGB #notyouraverageshelter #adoptdontshop #foster #adopt #myfavoritebreedisrescued #kansascity #onlypetbutworthit

Sometimes Christmas miracles don’t happen. Our Figgy didn’t make it. Her foster mom is devastated. We all are. Figgy had a large mass that we were unaware of and it ruptured. Please hold her foster family which really was her family from day 1, close to your hearts. Pray for them. In the end she was loved and held by her mom.

This is why we never, ever give up hope. Boss has been with us at the barn(s) for 317 days with zero interest from a foster or an adopter. Today, his life changed. 💙 I’m so happy to share that Boss left today to his FOSTER home! This guy has waited so patiently for so long. Animals teach us so many things, but the biggest one for me is to never, ever give up hope. Happiness is always right around the corner when you trust that good will come… no matter how long it may take. ❤️ Boss is having his first sleep in his new home with his amazing foster. Thank you, God. 🙏🏼 Can’t wait to see more pictures tomorrow as he settles in! ❤️ #worththewait #Boss #notyouraverageshelter #LGB #pennylanepups #foster #adopt #kansascity #adoptdontshop #myfavoritebreedisrescued #lovethislittleredbarn #onlypetbutworthit #nevergiveuphope #theyareworthit #fosterstrulysavelives

It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news of the loss of our dear friend Domino. Yesterday, he underwent a neuter and gastroplaxy procedure under the care of our most trusted vet. The surgery went well, and he was in recovery when suddenly everything changed. Despite numerous attempts at CPR, there was nothing more that could be done, and God called him home. He was only two, sweet, fun, full of life and a joyful beautiful personality. We will never know why or understand why tragedies like these happen, but we ask for your prayers for the broken hearts of his loving foster family and our incredible vet and their staff. They would go to the ends of the earth to save, treat, and love all of our rescue animals. Run free, sweet boy. You weren't in our lives long, but you were so so so very loved. Your life mattered.

🐾 Urgent Help Needed for Maddux! 🐶 Maddux, our beloved furry friend, accidentally ingested a tennis ball and needs emergency veterinary care. He's on his way to the vet as we speak, but we need your support to cover his medical expenses. Every donation, big or small, will make a huge difference in giving Maddux the care he needs to recover and wag his tail again. Please, let's rally together to help our adorable buddy through this tough time. Thank you for being a paw-some part of Maddux's journey to recovery! 🎾❤️ #HelpMaddux #EmergencyVetCare #DonateForMaddux You can donate directly on this post or: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

A young man called us tonight to surrender his dogs. He didn't want to surrender them but he had no home, no place to go, and no shelter would take him and his dogs. When we tried to explain the process he hung up. In the brief exchange there was no doubt he loved them, he didn't want to surrender them to a kill shelter and loved them enough to want a better life for them. As we brace ourselves inside and snuggle into the blankets we are reminded that so many in this world aren't blessed with simple necessities such as heat and shelter. We take so much for granted just with the simplest things of life such a a roof over our head and safety in our home with the ones we love. Our hearts are broken that we failed him and his dogs by not being ready and knowing how to help. But that got us thinking. Why can't or dont shelters allow animals? What if we teamed up and were willing to supply crates and blankets and dog food and bowls and poop bags and leashes and collars or cat crates and every single thing necessary to take care of their pets so they wouldn't have to be seperated and families could stay together. We could even pay for and set up a vet appointment to ensure all pets were up to date on vaccines and pay for it. There has to be a way. We don't know where this young man is. The call was too brief and the lesson we learned too abrupt but our hearts are now and forever broken open and we know we need to find a way to help. We offered to sponsor a hotel night in this frigid tundra but it was too late. We havent reconnected. Please keep our homeless (humans and animals) in your prayers tonight and always in this arctic blast. And God please help us find a way, our way, that we can help, not to pray that something changes to but help us see how WE can change things. So many homeless wonderful people who adore their animals need help too. If there are shelter that would be open to this we will back and support all pet supplies. Miami County has no homeless shelter. Miami County has no animal shelter. Time to start a change to keep families, including furry family members, together. There has to be a way. Update: he called back. They are safe tonight and we are working to help.

My heart feels crushed to let you know that JAYCE lost his battle with parvo virus this morning! 😢💔 Sadly, his fever continued to spike and his poor, little body just couldn't fight it anymore! I know he touched our hearts, and will always be remembered. I am so sorry sweet, innocent boy! Run free sweet Jayce on the other side of that Rainbow Bridge knowing how much you are loved and that you mattered! 😢💔🙏❤️ For all of those that donated towards his care, who sent up prayers and messages of hope….We are grateful. The love and compassion you all continue to share reminds me that there is so much good in this world even despite all the sadness too. Thank you for being part of our village. Jayce will never be forgotten. I know he felt our love. Rest easy now little one. ❤️I’m sorry we couldn’t do more.

❤️You my furry friends are safe, that is our promise We welcomed in the cutest momma and her puppies today at the Osawatomie Shelter. Help me welcome Mamma Dunphy and her two puppies, Haley and Manny. These sweet pups came from Wichita where they were out on the euthanasia list. Where these puppies are only about 1 month old. Mamma does not look very old herself either. We couldn’t not let them be put down! We are thinking Dunphy is around 2 years old. She is also very tiny as well. Somewhere around 30lbs or less. A shelter is no place for a puppy. Especially 1 month old puppies. And now we have 2 of them. These two cuties are in desperate need of a foster. If you can foster them please fill out an application and our foster team will get with you. Mamma Dunphy needs a foster as well but these puppies need a nice warm bed that a home can give them. When new animals comes into the Always and Furever Osawatomie Shelter. All of them get spayed/ neutered and all vaccinations. All 3 of them need vaccinations and poor momma needs spayed so she can never have puppies again. The puppies will need to be spayed and neutered when they get to the right age. If you could even only donate a couple dollars. It all adds up. You are helping save lives with your donation! You are helping us save more and more animals everyday. No mater the size of the donations, it means the world to us! You can donate directly to this post or more options below! 🚨Thank you for all your donations! The animals at the Always and Furever Osawatomie Shter are cared for, loved, and safe! Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Parvo kills. It is a painful terrible death. A puppy stricken with parvo will slowly dehydrate to death over several days with uncontrollable vomiting and explosive bloody diarrhea. Just imagine the pain. Most of the puppies we see and try and help are the homeless and forgotten ones. By the time we find them, they may have already been sick a day or more. And it becomes critical. This is when they have to fight for their life. Canine parvovirus – or parvo – is a contagious and deadly illness among dogs, with a 91% mortality rate in untreated cases. But did you know- always & furever is trying to change those stories and the way we can help fight parvo!!! We are trying to change the path that parvo has created. There is a new treatment that can help minimize the illness, help to lessen the sick days, and help reduce the number of deaths that are occurring by Parvo. Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) Last week we used this treatment through the help of our amazing vet- and we were able to help save 3 beautiful lives. All because of your donations and support that went directly towards the treatment. 3 lives saved in one week, because of Doses of medicine that we were able to purchase, and administer by our trusted vets and in less then 24hours these three puppies were back to eating and drinking and were symptom free. When lives are saved, when pain is taken away. When suffering stops- it feels like a miracle. Think of how many more puppies we can give a miracle to. Parvo can be prevented- it is easy and inexpensive to protect your puppy and adult dog from this disease. The DHPP vaccine is on average very inexpensive. But most puppies we see have not gotten that vaccine. So now we must help those that have been forgotten, left and abandoned. And that’s exactly where we come in. We fight for the ones that no one else is willing to fight for. Who is ready to fight with us. Who is ready to stop the unnecessary suffering and unnecessary deaths caused by parvo?! Spread and share our mission to stop parvo!!! To help support our mission of having parvo treatment in hand- you can: ❤️Donate! ❤️Become a Parvo foster (alwaysandfurever.org/forms) ❤️Educate and spread the word about this new anti viral medicine ❤️Advocate for those who can’t! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Thank you for believing in our mission. ❤️ Our dream is to wake up into a world where every animal is treated with kindness, dignity, respect and most importantly their life has been touched by love, even if only for a moment.❤️

It's with a heavy heart we share our beautiful Lumpy went Home to be with God today. Despite all your prayers and donations there was nothing medically we could do more to help him other than find peace. His tests came back today which confirmed cancer and he began to instantly decline and spiked a 104 fever. His body was tired and he fought so hard. He passed surrounded by the loving arms of his foster and in his brief time with us he was truly loved. Run free now Lumpy, no more pain. We will love you forever my beautiful boy. Your life mattered.

”Grief is not a sign of weakness, but the price of love.” Grief is heavy in my heart as I write this post today. I am sad to say- Mumford has lost his battle with the terrible illness of Parvo.  If we could heal every sweet animal that came into our care with purely unconditional love, we would be able to work miracles. But even love was not enough to save our third victim from the unnecessary, and cruelty that Parvo inflicts. three innocent puppies. Atlas, Stonewell, and Mumford. All three are now free of pain. In my heart I see them running and playing in green pastures, rolling in soft grass and playing tug of war. Being puppies. Heaven is always better than where they were before- which was filled with pain and suffering. But there is none of that in heaven. We have such gratitude for the compassionate veterinarians and vet techs who worked hard and did all they could to help them. To all of the individuals who followed along, sent prayers for comfort and healing, we are so grateful for all of you as well. Because, without all of you, these 3 puppies would never have felt the love and care That they did in their final hours. They knew they were no longer alone. They knew love. Loosing our new friends - it’s heartbreaking. They certainly didnt deserve the cards they were dealt. And it doesn’t always seem fair, but we know because of them we must continue on. There will be another puppy with Pavo, and we will once again, give up our hearts for them, we will fight right along with them, and we will show them unconditional love. And if the ending is like today, we will again give that piece of our hearts to them to take along to heaven. For they will never be alone again. They are now part of us. Run and play now little ones, and know we love you. ❤️

PLEASE SHARE: What price do you put on a senior dogs life? While those of us who have loved and lost a senior know their lives are priceless all I’m asking for is $100, $100 for us to reimagine the little red barn and turn it back into a safe haven for old souls. Imagine a place where old dogs, sick dogs, abused dogs, abandoned dogs and unwanted dogs all came together, to rest, to live, to play and snuggle. Where meals come morning and night, classical music is always playing and love overflows. The only choice they have to make is which couch or dog bed to lay on and which visitor to pick to smother with kisses. Just a place for dogs to be. To wait in the comforts of a home until they can find a family of their own who won't throw them away when they are old or sick or even dying. To know they are loved for who they are, at this moment and then to love us in return regardless of their past. To be the model of forgiveness and in return teach us to be better, kinder humans and to always know that even if in a small way we can always make a difference. This is the place we strive to be. This is our mission. This is our little red barn. A home for so many souls others discarded and we can't imagine living without. Would you give a $100 to provide direct shelter to save senior dogs life? This is our roots, this is how we started and the only way we can get back to saving the oldies and giving the most broken, neglect souls a true sanctuary is to have a place to help our young animals. Due to the ever increasing demand of homeless animals of all ages, our senior sanctuary has turn into a full blown rescue and we are in desperate need of space. We have never put a restriction on age, because how can you say a dog at 6 doesn’t deserve a second chance because we will only save dogs 8 years or older... this is how our senior sanctuary evolved. While it’s filled with love we need a different space that better serves the young dogs so we can preserve the sanctuary for our precious oldies. But we found a property in Kansas City Missouri that is perfect to have our younger animals live there until we find them a home so that our little red barn and be the community it once was again. The zoning is approved already for an animal shelter which means no Cranky Bit Lane Neighbors to delay use or cost insane legal fees. By purchasing this facility we would move our young dogs to KCMO where we will set up “suite like” kennels and promote them to be fostered or adopted The only way we can do this is all my friends and family’s help. Just $100 for this cause “Imagine a Place” to where we can get our little red barn back to the oldies. You might say that isn’t enough and could never make a different... well it can! Let’s break this down. For every single person that donates and shares just $100 dollars all we need are 12,000 people to do that! Share, donate, and then ask a friend to share and donate. Anything is truly possible, we prove that every single day and we have PROVEN that miracles happen every moment. But we could never do this without having the courage to not only believe but also ASK. I know we have hard core oldie lovers out there, I’m one of them and we want more than anything to get our little red barn back to the oldies but we have to find a way to help our young friends first. Take a look at our photos of the old days... let’s make those the current days as well and lets change the way shelters should be run and make KCMO the standard for ALL animal care and turn this incredible property into an amazing shelter. Watch our video of how we started, every single dog deserves to know peace. https://vimeo.com/456729924 This is the property: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5990-Noland-Rd-Kansas-City-MO-64133/251023565_zpid/?utm_campaign=androidappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare&fbclid=IwAR3y6A_77ASkzT94V3AbAlTMbnNAT6jKFB5pTwIPwMefKadFNhIOAEiliMM Fun facts about the new property: It was originally built to be an event space. There is no HOA. It is approved zoning for an animal shelter. The flood zone is by the creek not the buildings. And in only God’s perfect way I know it’s Heaven connected. Let’s make this little red barn dream come true again and save even more lives Please consider a donation, honestly every single dollar truly makes a difference and SHARE, oh my gosh sharing is everything too!, share to ask others to donate. Every single donation truly does make a difference. Shares and prayers and miracles WILL happen. https://www.facebook.com/donate/1610886499447180/ If you prefer you can: Mail a check to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, kS 66083 Paypal: [email protected] Venmo: AlwaysAndFurever (it's our white and blue logo) alwayandfurever.org/donate Be sure to note : IMAGINE A PLACE if you would like to donate to taking our little red barn back for the oldies Note: if this property is sold prior to us raising the funds we will make them restricted funds to be used solely for the same purpose at a different location

I wish I was writing a different update. I was so focused on our future and the amazing things to come and then the present reality knocked the wind out of us, again. Precious Kingsley collapsed just a half hour ago at our little grey barn, our wonderful staff rushed him to the ER immediately and when they took him back they had to start CPR. Just a few weeks ago he got a clean bill of health at the vet. We thought he was healthy. We thought he was fine. No one knows what happened, no one knows why, but we couldn't save him. All we could do was love him. Please keep our team members who loved him in your prayers. The only thing in this world we want for our animals is to give them a loving home and for Kingsley we did the best we could and then God called him to his true home, in Heaven. Sweet, beautiful, precious boy. You were funny, loud, friendly, silly, always had to be the lead walker, truly wonderful gentle soul. I will always wish we could have given you a family, but I hope our little A&F family was enough. Thank you for finding us on your journey in this life. Thank you for reminding me how important this present moment is and how much we have to do. We promise we will never forget you. After all, how could you ever forget someone you loved. Rest easy now sweet boy. Rest easy.

Our little gray barn shelter dogs were looking forward to the open house, but no one showed up to meet them 💔 #kansascity #nonprofit #dogshelter #adopt #foster

What do you say when you have no words. What do you write when your heart is speechless. When you can't believe how blessed we are and how far we have come and how good God has been to us. All I can say is thank you. We'll pick up our live check ins tomorrow. Tonight our hearts are full. Our future is bright. And only good things to come. This rescue, all of these animals, all of the people, you all have my heart. Just simply. Thank you. We did it! Always & Furever Homestead East. We did it! Music: David Tolk, Believe Did you know in the past seven years we have been open we have saved over six thousand lives. Look what faith can do when you have the courage to try. Ways to Help: ❤️ Volunteer 🐾 Foster or adopt: alwaysandfurever.org/forms 💛 Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Other Ways to Give: 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 💙 Corporate Giving: Many companies match donations or volunteer hours—check with your employer to maximize your impact! 📈 IRA Distributions (QCDs): If you're 70 ½ or older, you can donate tax-free from your IRA and meet your required minimum distribution. 📊 Stock Donations: Donate stock, avoid capital gains tax, and deduct the full value. We can help with the transfer process. (As always, consult your financial advisor for guidance.)

The one we have all been waiting for…🫶🏼 Bonnie is on her way to her furever home! Bonnie came to us a couple months ago. She was from a shelter in Oklahoma where she was almost euthanized because she was the longest resident. She came to us blind. She eventually had to have her eyes removed due to the pressure building up. We learned after her eye surgery that she did not need Mortie to have a successful life. She did amazing by herself. Mortie always ignored her and didn’t really pay any attention to her. We decided they would do just fine without each other. Her new family saw her and had to add her to the family. We wished they could have gone together. But we couldn’t be happier for Bonnie. Bonnie needs this. She needs a family. And now she has one❤️ #alwaysandfureverosawatomieshelter #formerforgottenpound #notyouraverageshelter

⚠️⚠️ WARNING WARNING WARNING⚠️⚠️ SPAM ACCOUNT TRYING TO STEAL MONEY!! If you receive a message from this account or Jen Dulski on Facebook or Instagram - DO NOT ENGAGE!! THEY ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH A&F IN ANY WAY! We would NEVER personally or directly message or text ANY of our followers asking for money. DO NOT SEND THESE ACCOUNTS MONEY OR GIFT CARDS OF ANY KIND! They are horrible horrible people stealing from the animals!! Please share far and wide to help stop them!!!!!! Look at their number of followers and country too.

Just a little insight on what happens after people dump there dogs. We get so many dogs dumped or brought to us after being dumped. At the shelter here in Oz. We never know what we are getting. We get strays that have been out in the cold, or the heat. We get dogs dumped on our road. We are these dogs future. And so are you. Adopt a shelter dog www.alwaysandfurevrr.org/forms #notyouraverageshelter #formerforgottenpound #alwaysandfureverosawatomieshelter

PLEASE SHARE There has to be someone out there who is willing to love a little old soul someone else threw away... left to die at a kill shelter, euth listed for medical or age and the sweetest old lady on earth. She does leak urine. She is on meds. She is wonderful with humans and dogs and would love a foster. Please apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms for Evelyn. This little lady will love you forever if you sing her lullabies shell fall alseep. She loves. Naps. Snuggles. Treats. Kisses. And all love.

Parvo. Preventable with a simple vaccine. But with out - it’s a killer. And right now it is trying to take this little one. If we don’t act fast….. well. We know the outcome. Currently this little one is at emergency vet fighting for her life.and we are going to do all we can to help. But we need everyone’s help too. We were quoted $2500-3000 to help save her. IV fluids, hospitalization, antibiotics and all the care that goes with. She needs us and we have to do all we can. Prayers would be appreciated too. As soon as we have an update we will make sure to keep you posted To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

A puppy in need. Possibly attacked. We knew it was urgent. We knew of the injuries- or at least some- a hole in her lung, possible broken ribs and many lacerations, bumps and bruises. Our team jumped into action. Prayers began and calls were being made. Transport to an emergency vet was in play. But sometimes all the things you try and do, sometimes it’s just not enough to save a little one whose injuries are just too severe. At only 15lbs she had gone through too much trauma. The poor little one was in distress, coded and with all life saving efforts made- her body couldn’t take it. And the best thing was to mercifully euthanize. Meet Pinto. A little puppy who we already fell in love with. A little puppy who had a village of people all ready to support her. But now she is no longer in pain. And one day we will get the at chance to tell her we love her- but right now we will allow her to run free , with no fear and pain. And we pray she knows that her life mattered.

Help 😔help ‼️ help ❤️‍🩹 Emergency call came through this afternoon. This poor beautiful soul was shot in the face today. The bullet went through and broke her bottom jaw. She is in pain! This pup was Running at large after a fence , that was supposed to be containing dogs, went down. And this beautiful girl made a choice to run. That choice almost cost her her life, from the bullet that hit her and then almost again again when looking for a rescue to step in and help. $7000 is a lot, but her life matters and we need to act fast to help her. Medical cases like this can be so expensive. Not only will she need the immediate care, x-rays, fluids, antibiotics, pain meds, but then also comes surgery and everything that goes along with that. And after surgery happens, she will have no doubt hardware that’s keeping her jaw in place so it heals correctly. After surgery she will need a loving foster to help her heal. So when I say help- now you see why I need everyone to ban together for this beautiful girl. We need financial support and foster support. We need prayers for her healing and shares of her page for support. She is a good doggy. Around 5-6 years old. She likes all dogs big and small but it was said she loves to chase(kill) chickens. So maybe no cats too. If you can help- please do. We need you more than ever right now. Meet Fava. She needs you more than ever. Hang in sweet girl. You have a village of supporters praying. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms Kristy Warner can help with foster questions. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Failed by humans. Scared Unsure of everyone and anything at this point. And why shouldn’t he be. The scars that paint his body tell a story of cruelty, a story that may be more like a nightmare. A story we need to help him try and overcome. Soon- with the help of all of you- this beautiful soul will know nothing but love. Nothing but kindness. Nothing but security for the rest of his life. With your help- we can create a world that is full of happiness. He will have the best vet care, full tummy of food and a warm place to rest. And love will NEVER run out. Please help us as we try and bring him into our family of A&F. We will need all the prayers. All the financial support and all the good vibes to get him here. And when he’s here we will celebrate the new life he deserves. Share his story, help us with medical and help us find a foster that has the love he needs. Together let’s change his world and show him never again will he be failed!!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

We have an incredible anonymous donor willing to match up to $20,000 for our upcoming 6th anniversary! So any donation on this post to Sunday or through other methods marked 6th anniversary will be MATCHED so your $100 turns into $200! With medical expenses sky rocketing, operating costs and over 200 animals in our care every single day your donations literally go to save lives and change lives. As we approach our 6th anniversary now over 5,000 animals saved later we prove every single day that anything is possible if you believe and are willing to try. Always & Furever 2359t W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever (light blue logo) Alwaysandfurever.org/donate #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference Whether you donate $5 or $500, it will be DOUBLED! Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support and for Always believing they are worth it.

Morning update: 💔 It is with great sadness and heartbreak that I have to report this update. Our little Shih Tzu puppy was in complete renal failure. She coded, and with all the life-saving efforts made, her little body was tired and it gave out. Sad updates like this are heartbreaking, a life so young it doesn’t seem fair. But I am also reminded that this little one did not die alone. she was surrounded by love and all of the best care from our vets 💔 ‼️Emergency call came in today. Urgent help needed‼️ A tiny 1.5lb, eight week old puppy Shih Tzu came into the emergency vet clinic needing immediate care. She was lethargic and not feeling well at all. When puppies come in like this, our first initial reaction is that it could possibly be Pavo. You must act quickly, and the team did. We are now monitoring closely. We will be doing all the necessary things that it will take to ensure the puppy is comfortable. Right now puppy is being given Iv fluids, checking for distress and giving the care needed. Depending on the outcome, and the diagnosis we get- we will most likely need a Foster . Emergency care is not cheap either this poor little thing may have to stay the night- if that is the case we could run close to $1000 just in one day. please help us as we work to make sure this little one is well taken care of. If you would like to foster : Contact Kristy Warner and the team today. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms And if you can help with the medical treatment and stay- To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 With out each of you, we would never be able to continue to save the number of animals we do. Your generosity is so appreciated. This little one needs us all and it’s a blessing we can help her.

**PLEASE READ** This is our newest fella-little boy Panther. At just 8 weeks old Panther was brought into emergency hospital having seizures and is suspected to have some unknown toxic ingestion. Without rescue the only other option was euthanization. Just 8 weeks old. This little guy hasn’t even had enough time for his life to begin so we certainly arent willing for it to come to an end without a fight. Please help us support little Panther - whether it be through prayers, sharing this post, or donating, every single bit counts. Prayers, shares and donations are how we make this happen and how we can continue to save dogs like Panther day after day. Thank you all so much for your continued support!. To give you can use the donation button or one of the following other ways…. #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter DONATION INFO To donate: AlwaysandFurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

PANTHER FOUND A FOSTER HERO! THANK YOU ALL So this is the BEST emergency ever. 911 we need a foster for baby Panther he is ALL CLEAR! and ready to go to a home we don't have for him A temporary foster is needed ASAP until we find him placement. Email [email protected] if you can. He is literally our miracle!! No special restrictions the seizures stopped and the drugs are out of his system! He made it Please help us find him a home now. Apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms to get approved today too. Thank you for all the prayers and donations! What a wonderful way to start a Monday!

Yesterday Anjel was scheduled to die at a high kill shelter in Wichita where every one in five dogs that walks in never walks out. With all your prayers, support and God's help we were able to save her last second. Sweet Anjel is headed to her loving foster Friday and will be ready for adoption. Choose to love a rescue, when you love one then we literally can save another. Together we CAN make a difference Alwaysandfurever.org #adoptAnjel

‼️Emergency‼️ call came in. And this one is not for the faint of heart. Update: $6500 to save her life. We are doing a plasma transfusion now. A very young mama pup in dire need of help. She is pregnant and for multiple days was struggling trying to have them. Unfortunately one was struck and didn’t survive. Another 2 were born still and yet a third died and is still partially inside her. Yes partially inside her. 😔 She is so young. And now it is imperative that we help her. Who knows the pain and agony she has faced up to this point. The fear of what was happening. She is safe with us thankfully- but just like lastnight- so many are in need right now. So many that can not live without love, compassion and kindness. So many that we can’t help without the help of all of you. I am asking now- this mama, who we have named Frolic needs all of us to come together. We already have broken hearts - after our loss with Johnsonvill this morning and we certainly don’t want to loose Frolic. Our med team is working hard to help her. The vets are all around her and the care is being given. But we need all of you too! Prayers, shares of her story and please whatever you can find in your heart to donate - we need help with the medical bills she will have. It could be close to $6500 with everything needed. But when you look in her eyes and see her fear and pain- you can not - should not - turn away. She needs us and we need all of you!!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

This is Moose. Stray, left at a kill shelter and now has a date on his kennel tag. A date that says He will die this week, likely by end of day Friday 6/14. Because shelters are full. This is the sad truth of shelters all around us. Everyone is full. Moose takes up space, a lot of it at 100lbs. He also has allergies, and he is a senior. And, for all of those reasons… he is put on the euthanasia list and put at the top of that list. It doesn’t matter that he is sweet, minds his own business, likes friends that are not Yippy or jumping on him- remember he is a large old dog. Probably even arthritic. Its doesn’t matter that his life really does matter and he deserves better. he loves being scratched on his belly, enjoys sitting outside in the fresh air, and I know he would love a home to rest and watch the day go by. If you cAn open your home and heart, and foster this guy- please step up and email [email protected] Foster’s sAve lives like Moose. Tag Tristin Zaragoza and Debbi Huth so they can help you with any questions. And share his story. Please. He needs us all! If fostering is not something you can do- please pitch in so we can help all the other amazing animals in our care. Every penny goes right towards supporting our mission and helping all these animals that need us most. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

‼️‼️‼️Today is finally the day. Today we get to post our handsome friend Gambino. Many have meet Gambino and knew his story. Today is the day we get to tell all of ours followers all about it. Gambino has been at our Osawatomie Shelter for 138 days. 138 days we have not been able to post him on any social media. 138 days we all had to wait to for his court date to see if he will one day be ours. Gambino was severely abused. He was very skinny when he came to us in February. He had already been at a vet clinic getting all the care he needed to get better. He has burns on his back end and a sore that is still healing. He has had to wear a cone to keep from reaching his wound. We have been using dog donuts to help him be more comfortable. He is one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. He is 85lbs of pure love. He has not been dog tested as he has not been our dog until today. He is in DESPERATE need of a foster as he has been in our shelter for a long time. Not being able to be promoted at all. He has been with us for a few holidays and getting to do the same things as all our adoptable pups, but couldn’t show the world how happy he is. Everyone give Gambino a big welcome and let’s find him a foster! Let’s show him how a home should be❤️🐾 ❤️‼️Every animal that comes into Alway and Furevers care comes at a cost. We get all our animals spayed/neutered, all vaccines, and microchipped. That is at no cost to the adopters. We are solely run off of donations. Your donations save lives every day. Gambino has not been able to be neutered or anything since he was a court hold. He has went to the vet several times to help his wound heal. Gambino would appreciate every dollar donated towards his care. You can donate directly to this post or more options below! Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever (light blue) Alwaysandfurever.org/donate #ozshelterproud #notyouraverageshelter #notyouraverageshelter

‼️Emergency situation‼️ Rural location Dog was surrendered by a homeless man after she was attacked by another dog. Owner kept her in a small kennel. When he let her out to potty she was attacked by another dog. Animal control was called and owner wanted her euthanized. Animal control took her into their car and right to the vet but she was too sweet to euth. She is now back at Animal control where resources are few. She has been given NO pain meds, no antibiotics. And my understanding she is in this heat as it is an outside kennel. She has to be in so much pain. And probably confused and scared. We were called by a volunteer in the area that is begging for a rescue to help her. Here is the situation- she needs us. But so do all the other many medical cases we currently have too. So I am in a rock and a hard spot financially. This pup is about 5 hours away too - so we would have to get her to a vet and stabilize her first and understand what is going on with that drain. This is going to be expensive. We already need help with our medical bills and to add this one is overwhelming. But I’m not going to lie- knowing she is suffering is weighing on my heart. And it’s heavy. So I am begging for help today. I need to get her vet care asap. I can’t sit back and know she is suffering. I can’t. Most vets will be closed now- so help may come in the form of emergency. Please. If you can- let’s pull together and support this poor soul. She really needs to know she is worthy of love, care and compassion. She is more than this. She needs us. We would need a medical foster or a foster that is not afraid of helping a dog with wounds. We will need donations first. I am thinking $2000- $4000 depending on her needs at the beginning. Please. If we can do this- we would be making a difference in the life of this precious soul. Help me help her. To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

8 weeks young . Full of puppy snuggles and squeaks. So innocent and playful. Those blue eyes melt your heart with one look. But not that long ago- this little one was so very sick. We had that scary emergency call- and she needed help. She was so Sick because she had been unsupervised and ingested marajuana. Certainly something a tiny wee puppy should never find herself getting into. Lucky for her (and us) we have a team of veterinarians and skilled techs that made sure she was in the best care possible. Sweet baby Pearl had made a good recovery. And now needs a new home. Who’s ready to open their doors for her and sweep her off her puppy feet and live her unconditionally, watch over her and give her the family she deserves. To foster or adopt : Alwaysandfurever.org/forms To foster you can also email [email protected] Help us with all her puppy needs too and all the medical that comes right along. She needs us- and we need all the shares for her. She is an angel. And she is ready for her new family!!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Atlas isn't giving up and neither are we. Our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for the overwhelming support and prayers for Atlas. She is still at the ER and will be there for the next four days. Her little body was intentionally set on fire severely burned, and the authorities are investigating this heinous act. We have no words to how a human being could do this. Atlas is all love and despite her skin and pain so gentle and sweet. She is under complete pain management and we will do whatever it takes to help her. But she is much weaker than we initially thought, but she is in the very best hands. Your continued prayers and support mean the world to us. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. For those who have asked how they can help, donations can be sent to Always & Furever at 23595 West 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083, or online at AlwaysAndFurever.org/donate. Vemno AlwaysandFurever PayPal [email protected] Thank you for all the love and support. Keep fighting sweet girl. We love you and need you to just keep fighting.

‼️Emergencies are flooding in. And today is full. ‼️ Let me explain how today has started…. First we are currently on transport- moving pups to safety. It was planned to be a beautiful “normal” transport to foster and helping another rescue get a few pups too- and while at a rest stop- a tiny wee baby is heard crying. Laying by rocks, overheated, dehydrated, scared and all alone and now suffering. You can’t turn your cheek to that. So you do what anyone should- and you help the puppy. While this is all happening and we are assessing the puppy and situation- a vet calls us with another emergency dog- one that was possibly dumped or hit by a car right in front of the vet clinic. This time the dog is old. Frail and scared too. Left alone. Life doesn’t stop for emergencies and those in need. And in reality if you look around you there is much more than your stomach may be able to bare. Animals need help everywhere. So today this is what we wake up too. We wake up to two dogs- both at different fazes of their lives- both equally deserving of care, deserving of peace and comfort and most importantly love. Two totally different situations. In less then an hours time we just into action because that’s what our heart leads us to do! So again- I come to you in their time of need. We could have said no to both of them. We could have said we are over flowing with medical cases (which we are) but instead- with faith and hope in my heart we stand up for the these two souls that without us will certainly die alone, forgotten, scared and in pain. We stand up to let them know that their lives matter. But I need you. Each and every one of you. To re-fill my faith, to give me a peace of mind they will be ok, and the confidence that the world is really better then the pain we see in animals eyes daily. If you can help us with medical for both of these pups. Each will need a full work up. Until we get that full work ups- either of the two could have injuries, or illness that we can’t see in the outside. We know their hearts need to be filled with love and prayers. The puppy is so tiny. Less than 5 lbs maybe. And the oldie- well his eyes are terribly cloudy and he’s slow to walk. How long has each been alone. How long has the neglect gone on for the older one. How long was the puppy alone in this big world. So many fears they both must have had. But so much resilience to keep trying to live. How can I turn either away. So please support with donations, shares of their stories and prayers for healing of body and spirit. Suffering- no matter how old or the circumstances- suffering is not right. And both are suffering. Be the difference in these animals lives. Be the difference I know we can make if we help them together. We will update with info on each separately when we get more. Thank you for always supporting, caring and being part of our mission. We are more grateful with each pup that comes in. ❤️To foster one or both: [email protected] [email protected] Alwaysandfurever.org/forms 🙏🏼To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Prayer warriers: leslie needs a miracle please share Leslie urgently needs our help facing a critical health crisis. Leslie has been diagnosed with a severe urinary tract blockage that has gone untreated for an extended period. The prognosis is uncertain, but we are determined to do everything possible to give him a fighting chance. The ER vets cant help, he has to go to Kstate to save his life. Initial assessments, including an ultrasound and x-ray, will cost $1,000. Depending on the findings, further treatment may be necessary. The total estimated cost for Leslie's emergency care this weekend is approximately $5,000 if we can even save him. We don't have those kind of funds without everyone coming together and believing his life is worth it and we will find a way. Our incredible volunteers have organized an emergency transport to K-State, where Leslie will receive the specialized care he needs. We are committed to ensuring he is not in pain and will take every step necessary to save his life. We ask for your thoughts and prayers for Leslie during this challenging time. Please consider making a donation to support his medical expenses. Every dollar truly makes a difference in providing the care he desperately needs. Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Always & Furever 23595 w 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever

She fought so hard. She was so brave. She never gave up. But her tiny body gave up on her. Six days in the ICU with every treatment possible our vets couldn't save little Aileen and this morning she was held, and told how beautiful she was, and how much we all loved her as God healed her forever and took her Home. We are so very sorry we couldn't save you little one. Just know how much you were, are, and always will be loved. Someone else threw her away. But her little life mattered and she was worth it. ******* Prayer warriors: Our tiny friend Aileen is still fighting for her life but she can't sustain oxygen on her own and the treatment is slow to improve. The trusted vets have done everything they can and if she doesn't improve today we have to help end her suffering. She wants to live I know it. She's fighting to stay. Her bill is close to $7,000 now and we have a medical match so please donate if you can. We aren't giving up with her. We know we will find a way, and if God calls her home he know we did everyone we could to help her. Keep fighting tiny one. You are so very loved. **Always & Furever** 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever [Donate here](https://alwaysandfurever.org/donate) ***** Update Aileen! Aileen is fighting for her life! Aileen is still in the oxygen chamber but her respiratory rate has gone from around 90 to 50, which is a great improvement! She is slowly being weaned off oxygen today in hopes that she can come home. All the odds were against her but she has fight left in her! Little Aileen has been at the emergency vet almost 4 days on oxygen. Her bill was over $4,000 with two blood transfusions and it is now up to $4,600. We have had three little kittens with over $5,000 each in medical bills, but thankfully we have a medical match that has been extended to another $10,000! That means every single donation has DOUBLE the impact. Please consider helping save her life. You truly can make a difference. **Always & Furever** 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever [Donate here](https://alwaysandfurever.org/donate)

Emergency ‼️ warning on photos. ‼️ We found out that a dog with chemical burns was presented to a shelter as a stray. This dog appears to have been abused or attacked by a sick person that possibly tossed a burning liquid or chemical of some kind on his back. The burns are so bad that his skin is falling off and the wounds are so deep and wide open from the scalding liquid. With the assistance of another rescue we here at Always & Furever have stepped up to pay for medical help- that’s right! We are paying medical! And we need help fast!!! this poor pup needed to get out of that shelter and place directly in an emergency hospital for immediate care. I can not even begin to understand the pain he is in. And more so- I can not begin to understand the cruelty animals face day in and day out. Why is this world so hard. Why is this world full of people that choose hate over kindness. There is no reason to answer those questions because right now the only thing we should be focused on is this poor pups well being and health. No living thing should ever have to face a day full of this much trauma. Fear. Pain. Cruelty. Now is the time to stand up for this pup. Now is the time to stand up for all animals that are fighting for a chance to just be loved and properly cared for. And while our medical bills are at an all time high- we can not allow him to suffer. We will find a way to support the care. We have to. That is what he deserves. In the name of this pup and all others. We need to stand up and fight!!!! Now is the time to help. He needs everyone coming together to fight for him.. He has been fighting alone and that is NOT right. We will all ban together for this sweet guy. Who we are told is still very young. What kind of life he must have had so far. Well no more. The Pain he feels in his heart and all of that burned tortured body stops today. please open your hearts and help us support this pup in need. 💙This is Dwight. 💙 To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 * mention Dwights name and we will put all funds from the post towards his care.*

Morning update for our Dear courageous Mighty Dwightie! Nights seem so long when you are waiting for updates. The pictures never stop going through your mind. The bad thoughts and the questions of “why”. The worry and fear always sink in. You are not there beside the pup. You can’t hold them and reassure them they are safe. You have to trust medical staff to help you do that. (And they are amazing so I do trust that) Injuries and medical cases such as these put a whole different spin to things. The worry becomes greater then you can bare alone. Especially in rescue. Neglect and abuse is so soften seen. Every day. Multiple times a day. The photos. The calls. The emails. Everyone needs help. And each one takes a part of you. Part of your soul. So…. You pray. You try and have faith in what is important. What is good. Who is good. You try and put aside the hash feelings and really focus on what’s important. That specific animal in need. And you take every bit of that energy and you try and help another. And another and yet more after that. Today- I need help from all of you - I need yo know we are not alone. Dwight is not alone in his fight. I need you all to help us focus on Dwight. So we can also continue to fight for the others that need us too. Too many are suffering alone. And many are actually in shelters just like Dwight was - suffering silently - alone…. Per his microchip he had an owner at one time. Then found as a stray. With wounds so bad - I know there must have been an angel carrying him. He then waiting. Waiting in a shelter. 😞 I know that Angel never left him. Because somehow we found him. **The pics have notes on how he was brought in to the shelter. ** I need all of you to support this mission of giving Dwight comfort and love and hope. I need help so badly with the medical side of things too. Financially it’s overwhelming. Help me have faith that we can do this together. This is a long and scary battle he has ahead of him. Together we can give him strength. And together that gives me strength to know we are not alone in the battle to stop the needless suffering of animals. One can not do it alone. But together we have endless courage. Send your prayers. Skip a morning coffee. Make a brown bag lunch. And then send another prayer and share his story. Each and every one of these pups is worth our care and compassion. Thank you all for following. For giving Dwight a voice and for allowing me to always ask for help. You all give us strength. Together we are strong. ❤️ To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Backstory: Dwight (former Jdawg) was adopted out a few months ago by KHS, they do not do background checks or look into their adopters, they just collect a fee and hand over the dog/cat. That person rehomed him to someone who we assume is the one who burned him. He was then dumped and found by Animal control on Friday. AC took him to WAS where KHS is contractually obliged and paid to review each animal, KHS chose not to take him into their care. We were told they put ‘cream’ on him but we don’t know if he was given any pain meds but we do know he sat in a kennel suffering for 2.5 days with no true care or contact. We were FINALLY permitted to get him out of there on Monday where he went directly to 1 of our most trusted Vet Hospitals whom have dealt with burn victims were he IMMEDIATELY started to get pain meds and started to receive the care he so desperately needed. Our Vet said the smell of the burns and the infection was horrific and it was one of the worst he has ever seen. Some ask “why not just put him to sleep” Dwight is a FIGHTER, he was/is all love, he was giving kisses and wagging his tail as soon as pain meds were on board, he was eating a drinking…showing the techs he WANTED to live! We will do everything for this special guy, we will fight for him! There is a tech at the hospital who has already fallen in love with him (who wouldn’t) so fingers crossed once he leaves the hospital he will have a very special care taker! Dwight is why we are fighting so hard to get things to change in Wichita…the citizens tax dollars are being spent just leaving poor souls like Dwight and so many other to suffer and not given the chance to experience love and kindness. Note: We had to tag through another rescue because KHS will not allow us to pull and save a life from WAS unless we sign an agreement saying we (or our followers) won't say anything negative about KHS. If you follow us, you know we only share the truth. A&F has paid all his medical bills to date (and will continue to while he heals) the other rescue has transferred him to us…He is SAFE, he is LOVED and he will get ALL the love and care he deserves!

Right around now, just five short years ago, in Osawatomie Kansas, in a city known to few and far from many, tucked away near the woods behind a small golf course, there was a shed filled with animals. That once upon a time hardly anyone even knew existed. This little shed was the Osawatomie Pound that took in the stray and lost dogs and cats Osawatomie, Miami County and the city of Paola. This little pound had a tragic past. There was no signs to let the public know it was there, so if your dog was lost, your dog was likely lost forever. There was no policy to check the chips, contact owners, or to help them return home. With all but 2 flickering and dimmed lights, there were no windows to let the sun in, no cars along the long gravel road in the middle of nowhere, no daily caretakers to clean, or feed, or ever let the dogs out see the sun, no signs of life at all. In fact that smell and screams that came from the building suggested something other than life... no other word to describe it but suffering. A smell that burned into your skin and the scream from the animals that burned into your soul. A true kill shelter. You see once an animal entered, they spent the rest of their days, weeks, and sometimes even months in a 4x4 ft rusted kennel. Never walked, never again to see the sun, never again to feel soft blades of grass or fresh drink of water. And when there was no space to put a new animal in, the kennels were cleared. Taken one by one, picked up and euthanized in a oversized sink in the middle of the room, right in front of the others. Then taken outside and buried behind the shed. A graveyard full of thousands upon thousands of voiceless, faceless, innocents souls, whose fate was sealed the moment they arrived. This is the true story of the Osawatomie Pound. This is the past of the Always & Furever Osawatomie Shelter. We share this today and every day because this is also the story of so many, many other pounds out there in rural America that need someone, anyone to speak up and say just because that’s the way it has always been doesn’t mean that’s the way it always has to be. Five years ago right around now we found out about the Pound and we never, ever, ever gave up on helping the animals there. We volunteers our time, our staff, our supplies, our funds, and most importantly our love to each and every animal that was taken into the pound - all for free. You see that was the only way we could get in. Instead demanding the city change, we offered to BE the change. And the day we were let in, we lined the long gravel road with countless volunteers and we cleaned, and cleaned, and cleaned, and walked, and loved, each and every animal in the pound. In November of 2023, we were given the opportunity to purchase the pound from the City and we seized the moment. To this day not one single animal has died for space there. At the time it felt impossible. We weren’t wanted. We knew it. We absolutely did things wrong along the way but always with the best of intentions. We learned from our mistakes and we always lead with love. We are so proud of this little shed now, this little shed which shares the stories, the memories and the love that was never able to be shared for decades with so many. We are focused now on rebuilding this shed to be a true, safe, sustainable shelter. Please help us with any donation towards it. Each $1,000 we raise we will paint a yellow brick. We need to sell 350 bricks to complete the renovation. One by one, brick by brick, we will create our own path to a new, brighter, wonderful future that is filled with only love. You can donate on zeffy which charges 0 fees (just make sure you click 0 with the suggested donation) then all the donations will go towards building our Yellow Brick Road. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/8bbb298d-b30b-4336-8da5-9e5dc686c88c?fbclid=IwY2xjawEc425leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQAWrycAgB6glS2i6THvix1u26qQnmK-X Only 350 of these bricks and signs will go up, making your legacy a permanent part of our legacy. Every donation $10 $100 truly does make a difference. What the renovations includes: Insulation in the walls Additional Square Footage New Septic System Bathroom (there is no bathroom) Additional Dog Kennels (from 16 to 20) New Meet & Greet Room to help with adoptions New Cat Room & office (for safety) Together, we can build a new shelter on the foundation of love. Please share this campaign with all your friends and family. You truly can make a difference. Our dream is to wake up in a world where every animal is treated with kindness, dignity, respect, and most importantly that their life has been touched by love, even if only for a moment. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever (light blue logo) Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Note: Yellow Brick Road for the Donation Dreams really do come true, we can change the world, as long as we never, ever give up. #betheirvoice #neverstopdreamingofabettertomorrow #youcanmakeadifference These are the faces of the 1500 animals we have saved in 5 years at our new Always & Furever Osawatomie Shelter because of all of your support and love we continue today to love each and every one like our own. Thank you isn't enough but it's the only words I can say, thank you.

🐾💛Goodmorning from our precious Oz babies! These sweet animals all waiting for the expansion of our shelter. So many great things coming! Happy Tuesday! #alwaysandfureverosawatomieshelter #ozshelterproud #notyouraverageshelter

Check our our latest podcast on our combined efforts with other citizens and rescues within Wichita all with a focus on making change. We can never give up. The animals need us to be their voice. We MUST never give up. WICHITA CITIZENS. This is YOUR shelter. No transparency. No compassion. The time for change is now. 2-5% euth rate for almost NINE YEARS and now 25%. Wichita Animal Shelter euth rate has SKYROCKETED. The public needs to demand change or innocent lives will keep silently slipping away behind closed doors. THERE IS NO TRANSPARENCY, that’s the way the supervisors have always wanted it. Easier to euth and make the “problem” go away. Inventory not individuals is what they believe. We see them as souls.

PRAYER WARRIORS: it's not good. The prognosis is dim and only a miracle will save him. His white blood cells at 87,000, the highest VESH has ever seen but kidneys and liver good. He's in a lot of pain and on pain management now and abitiobitcs it's and needs tons of prayers. They said he is as sweet as can be. Mikhal was taking to Wichita Animal Shelter August 23rd at 4:17 pm. Kansas Humane Society of Wichita is responsible to medically evaluate all animals at intake. We were told Mikhal received ZERO medical care until today (fluids) Monday August 26th JUST BEFORE we pulled him. WHY WAS HE SITTING THERE 2 DAYS SUFFERING WITH NO MEDICAL ATTENTION? CITIZENS OF WICHITA this is funded by YOUR tax dollars to have KHS leave animals at WAS all weekend to suffer. This happened before with Dwight too. So they don't have resources, then let OTHER rescues in THAT DAY so they aren't suffering! Please pray he makes it. He deserves so much more than life has delt him and he's young. The estimate is $2,500 just to try and save his life tonight. We promise not to let him suffer but we have to try. Fight sweet boy, you have an army of prayer warriers behind you. Please just don't give up. Call your city council 316-268-4331 It's time for change. Wichita Animal Shelter is run by the police. It's TIME for change!! Morning post ****** ‼️Emergency situation happening. ‼️ We were just alerted to a severe case where a pup needs all of the prayers and healing thoughts you can send. He we left the weekend at a kill shelter unattended, lifeless and barely moving and needs an emergency vet to save his life. We are currently in route to pick up this very sick pup- we’ve named him Mikhal. Meaning: a gift from God. What we know- he came in to shelter a few days ago- Dehydrated Very emaciated And lethargic And wow…… this Poor buddy need help!!! We need everyone to chip in a few Dollars as we are heading straight to the emergency vet! . Lots of prayers and shares that he needs help would be great too . He is a very sick boy and needs us all right now. Stay tuned as we find out more. He will be at the emergency vet soon and we will update.  Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

UPDATE 8-29 11:11 DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!?! Miracles Are Happening for Mikhal! We just spoke with our amazing surgeon Dr Millard. And our brave boy's white blood cell count has significantly dropped from 87,000 to 50,000, which is a huge improvement! This means his body is responding and working to heal. His hematocrit, which measures the percentage of red blood cells in his blood, is at 16 (down from 17), but we're relieved it hasn’t dropped further. It's a small sign of stability. Even better, his phosphorus levels and electrolytes—essential minerals for his body's function—are looking good and staying steady. He's getting nutrients through a feeding tube, and they’re gradually increasing his intake to help him regain strength. The entire vet team and all the staff at Phoenix veterinary surgical specialist and Acute Urgent Care are loving him JUST like their own 24/7. He even ate a baby bit of chicken ON HIS OWN! Mikhal is even using a special chair called a Bailey chair to help him eat upright, which is an AMAZING step forward no one expect him to be this far in less than 24 hours! His incredible vet techs got him up on his feet after being completely unable to move yesterday, and today he stood for a few seconds. This is HUGE progress! And while we know everything could change in a moment we HAVE to celebrate the tiny victories of our warrior. They are also carefully monitoring his eyes, as they are sunken and showing signs of entropion—a condition where the eyelids turn inward, which can cause irritation. It’s significant, but they’re taking it one hurdle at a time and keeping his eyes constantly lubricated to manage it. We cannot thank Dr. Millard and her team enough for their immense love and attention to care for our special boy. Their dedication and compassion are making all the difference. The only reason Mikhal is still here is because of his will to live and I know in my soul he feels all our prayers and positive energy, and God is helping him stay. He is truly our miracle warrior. We’re so thankful for these improvements, but we know things can change quickly. In this moment, though, we are filled with hope and gratitude. Please keep sending prayers and positive energy for Mikhal—your support is making a difference! Team Mikhal!! Keeping fighting baby boy! We are hand in hand fighting with you! Look what faith can do!!!! #MiraclesHappen #PrayersForMikhal #HopeAndHealing #MiracleWarrior #ThankYou Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Update 9:20 am 8-29 Love has a miraculous way of healing what seems irreparable. In the depths of brokenness, when all hope appears lost, love finds a way to reignite the flame of life. It wraps around the wounded spirit, whispers that they are seen, and reminds them that they matter. Love doesn’t just mend the heart; it revives the soul, giving strength where there was weakness and hope where there was despair. Through love, even the most broken spirit can find the courage to live again, discovering that, despite the pain, there is always a reason to keep going. Through the power of prayer and all your support and love, Mikhal survived the night. It truly is moment for moment with him for the next two weeks, but he's showing us that he's fighting and not giving up. When the vet moved him, he even snarled a little—proving he's got some sass left in him. There is no question that Dr. Millard and her team were meant to care for him; their round-the-clock impeccable care has kept him here. We placed our hands with love on him, told him how much everyone is praying, and will update again later. Words can't describe the horrible condition Mikhal's frail body is in—it takes your breath away. You don’t have to be a vet to see the suffering he’s endured, to witness his starved, weak form, and hear his soul crying out for help. His pain is palpable, a heartbreaking reminder of what he's been through. Yet, despite it all, he’s still fighting, still holding on. Every moment is a testament to his resilience and the power of love, prayer, and care surrounding him. Wichita Animal Shelter will not allow photographs or pictures taken inside their shelter. Kansas Humane Society of Wichita requires an agreement to be signed by rescues that they will not say or write (and their followers) say or write anything bad about WAS or KHS or else they DO NOT allow rescues to "tag" or pull dogs and save lives. KHS chose NOT to take Mikhal into their care and waited THREE DAYS while he suffered inside WAS to reach out to a rescue. If WAS (which is run by the police allowed visitors inside and rescues inside he would NEVER have been left like this. The time is NOW to speak up. Write the mayor, write city council, write the police chief and march with us October 18th at 2pm to place 1,500 collars at the steps of city hall in Wichita to represent every live they killed without publicly promotiing to rescue. All we ask for is a chance to try and save them. https://www.wichita.gov/Council This is your tax payer funded shelter citizens of Wichita where animals are left to suffer and adoptable animals are PTS every single day and visitors are prohibited taking from photos or videos.... Mikhal has shown the world what WAS and KHS are hiding. It's time for change. Thank you all for never giving up and believing in miracles. No matter how big Goliath may seem, God never left David's side... Your love is making all the difference. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Update 8-28 4:03 pm Right now, there is no new update on Mikhal, which is good news after a surgery like he had. He is slowly being fed via feeding tube small amounts every 4 hours and under 24 hour constant care and watch. Every moment is critical, every prayer is vital, and at any second, everything could change—but it hasn’t. He’s still here. He’s resting peacefully with good pain management, and sleep is healing. There is so much on my heart I want to share, so much to be grateful for, and so much in my heart that I don’t know how to put into words, anger hurt sadness for the pain this innocent soul has suffered and all the nameless faceless dogs and cats killed at Wichita Animal Shelter every single day we dont even know of since we aren't allowed in unless we sign an agreement by Kansas Humane Society that we will not call them or WAS. Kill shelter or say anything publicly derogatory about either. My heart is too weary to go into that sad battle we keep fighting and haven't won but we will never give up. But even with the heaviest of heart for those lost and Mikhal suffering the fact that every single one of you following gave—your love and support—who believed and gave us the opportunity to say yes to a dog like Mikhal. To say yes to faith. To say yes even in the worst possible circumstances of human cruelty, we still believe that God is so good he will help us find a way. That if we only believe in how good He is and how powerful He is, and we give Him the opportunity to let His goodness shine, to let Him do what only He knows how to do, not us.... then maybe JUST maybe against all human odds Mikhal would find a way to survive. Every single one of us put our faith and trust in something so great that only God could do... and here we are, just surviving last night, 3 days sufferring overlooked and neglected in a shelter that is supposed to care for animals, he is still here. That in and of itself is a miracle. And the most beautiful, crazy and truly terrifying part of that is that just by taking that leap of faith, God calls us to do bigger, to do more, to do better, to strive to make each day better than it was yesterday—to build a better tomorrow and to never ever ever give up that change IS possible and IS coming. That is our calling. Each and every one of us has a unique and special calling. It is up to us to decide that these souls deserve more, that every soul deserves love and the neglect and abuse that animals are enduring at shelters is NOT ok. Kansas Humane Society is paid by the city of Wichita $70,000 a year to care for their animals. If they didn't have the resources to do a simple x-ray the night he arrived why was he left in a kennel to suffer 3 days? Why were rescues not notified to help on Friday, Saturday or even Sunday? Why? It's one thing for an organization to say they care but look at their actions. Look at their shelter. Two buildings side by side. WAS and KHS. One filled with death. The other right next to it pretending to he filled with light by ignoring the darkness they help foster, they do nothing to publicly promote the animals they choose not to save and they shame and block out other rescues BEGGING to help. If a single volunteer or other rescue was in there this weekend there is no way Mikhal would have been left like that. Or Dwight. Look back at his story. Look at beliefs and practices of all parties in BOTH good times and bad. We walk every single moment of this journey in faith, even in the toughest times, knowing that even though we don’t know how, even though we don’t know when or where God is guiding us. God calls us every day to search inside our soul and ask how we can give more, love more, and push ourselves beyond any limits we place upon ourselves, because God is limitless. He has such big dreams for this world, and we have to dream with Him. That is the only way this world will ever change—is when we walk side by side with God. I know it's scary to speak up. Trust me I'm not a fighter. But I'll fight for those to the core of my soul if there is no one fighting for them. These animals need us not only to use our voice but to find it. We have to speak up for all the other Mikhals out there. Look back at our posts on Dwight. It was the same negligence and unnecessary suffering by KHS and Wichita Animal Shelter that is run by the police. These are your tax dollars citizens of Wichita. The time for change is now. We will be marching in City hall and placing 1500 collars at the footsteps of the building October 18th at 2 pm. The 1500 lives are all the dogs and cats kill in just 2024 alone since rescues have been forced out. This abuse has to stop. The time for change is now. Call your city council members. Email them. You are their only voice. Silence leaves their unmarked graves forgotten. They deserve to be remembered. We will walk side by side. Hand in hand with Beauties and Beasts, Inc. And all citizens are welcome. We are also accepting donations for collars or used collars. I beg you. Write an email. Place a call. But no matter what write, call or speak with love. Love begets love. Hate begets hate. We will always choose love. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate ******** Updated update: Extubated. Step 3: don’t leak from surgical sites, don’t become septic, tolerate E-tube feedings without regurgitation and aspiration. He was full of trash (like plastic and potatoes). They did not have to remove any parts of his intestines nothing was necrotic yet. Now praying he can hold on until his first feeding via feeding tube and if his body will accept it Every moment is critical now, every prayer is needed, every second is a gift. He's fighting. He's not giving up. Please don't give up on Mikhal. #teamMikhal #prayerwarrior #allthingsarepossiblewithGod Update: he's still intubated but the surgery is complete. This is the time of prayer. The next two weeks are extremely critical Heading to ICU. Pleasr prary they are able to get him extubated without losing him. He is still here with us. This is what they found in him. ***** Mikhal is on the table now starting anesthesia PRAYER WARRIORS DONT STOP, he fought this long to survive now we put our faith in God and our trusted surgeons. ******** Little to no sleep, endless prayer, an especially early morning, and a long trek. You'd think the time would have stood still, but it seemed to pass by in a blink. A time where we were blessed to escort, to hold, to comfort, and to love a beautiful soul we just met. A soul that someone else threw away, that someone else walked past and didn't care to help when he was suffering at a shelter. It should have felt like a long drive, but it didn't. I wonder why it didn't?. I think maybe becuase it was filled with not only classical music and love but it was our last few hours of unlimited hope. Reality can be brutal but hope .somehow makes the darkness of such cruelly a tiny bit softer. We arrived at the vet not long ago. The only vet we would trust to do this surgery because it's going to be extremely complicated. There is no guarantee he will survive. There's no guarantee if he survives, he will continue to survive. The estimate alone for just a week in the hospital is going to be between $9,000 and $13,000 due to the extreme nature of the care he'll need. To be honest, none of that matters right now. His numbers have dropped. He now needs a blood transfusion and a plasma transfusion before his surgery. They are doing that right now. And then they will bring him back. They will softly and gently and lovingly put him to sleep. Not forever, but under anesthesia where they can go in and try to remove or at least assess the damage that others have caused and done to him. But when they go in if there is no hope of a recovery or true quality of life, they will call us and we will end his suffering and help him find peace. But when we arrived at the vet they brought out the stretcher and we carefully moved him as gently as possible and when he lay on the stretcher under the sun we all put our hands on him. My hands cradled his face gentlely, i softly told him how much we all love him and as I did, what seemed like two seconds, he looked me in the eye with the bright blue sky behind him, and for one single moment I felt hope. Maybe I'm crazy. Maybe that's my soul just screaming for some part of this to make sense when none of it does. When an animal suffered for no reason for so long, a simple x-ray could have diagnosed it upon intake to the shelter with an extremely emaciated dog. But those two seconds of beauty looking into his eyes and that single moment of hope, as quick as they were, continue to fill my heart. I remember them vividly because I saw him, and he saw me. His bright brown wide eyes, I think in so many ways, said thank you, even if it's us ultimately saying goodbye. He was seen. He was loved, and in that exact moment, he knew his life mattered. Is this the right decision? Maybe not. Its eay to question every action. We did not cause his pain but are we prolonging it? Only God truly knows. But as I said in every post yesterday, God knows our heart. We recognize the gravity of this situation, knowing that the outcome is uncertain, and yet, our unwavering faith remains in that even if we did it was done out of love. Some miracles, only God can do. And to have such an amazing team that battles for his right to live, as well as his right for peace, is such a beautiful thing. I only wish every single animal or truly every soul on this earth has as much love as Mikhal does in this incredibly short 48 hours. If your heart is called to make a donation towards his care or to others that we love as fiercely as him, please do. This is how your money is spent, investing in the souls that others throw away, that other "shelters" neglect, investing in the people that give their lives to help protect them, advocate for them, fight for them, and love them. Now we pray. Now we continue to pray. And now we put it in God's hands what only he can control and our trest vet care. We will update you as soon as we know more. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate UPDATE: Just safely arrived at the vet. Now we wait. Mikhal is with us. An hour an a half til we arrive at the vet office. Please please pray- for peace, for comfort, for guidance of all involved, and for healing. A hand will stay on his big beautiful head the entire way. One way or another he will know he is loved. #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter UPDATED Update on our sweet Mikhal. 💔 🙏 It's an obstruction. It's something the surgeon can't define and we are desperately waiting to hear from a soft tissue specialist to review his case if they will even TRY to save him. May be a towel? Did he eat the towel because he was starving? Are there other things in there? It's intertwined in his bowels. How long has it been in there. Is he Septic? Can he make the trip 3 hours to the specialist or is there a specialist there that is willing to do it? Can it wait until tomorrow? Will he survive? The only thing I know in my soul is miracles never happen if we don't give God a chance to let them. If a surgeon is willing how do we not try? And if they open him up and they aren't able to save him or his future would be horrific he can peacefully let go on the table knowing every single possible chance was given and only God could heal his pain. Humans failed him. Humans left him like this. Humans neglected him in life and at a shelter I just pray there is a qualified surgeon who believes he has a chance to try. We won't put him through a surgery if there is no hope.... but then again... How do we define hope? We are waiting to hear from two amazing surgeons opinions. As soon as we know we'll share. Please just keep praying. Prayers move mountains. He needs a mountain. ************ What would you do for your own dog? How do you know when it's the right time to hold on and keep fighting? Or when it's time to let go? When this dog has only been in your care less than 24 hours. Someone starved this dog. Someone neglected this dog. And then Animal Control brought the dog into Wichita Animal Shelter on Friday. Kansas Humane Society didn't even bother to medically evaluate this dog until Monday for two and a half days he suffered, now even under emergency vet top care he's still suffering with no answers. Multiple blood panels drawn and still no answers. What should we do? He's not diabetic. Kidneys and liver still ok. His white blood cell count is still in the 80,000s. Waiting for an ultrasound but with his body fat so low they dont think there will be amswers then but dont know. We were hoping it was a severe infection, but nothing has changed even overnight with heavy iv antibiotics. Next option he needs a feeding tube. He's young. He barely had a chance to live and given the life he has lived I doubt it was a good one. Right now, Mikhal is dying. We have no answers but we aren't giving up. What would you do if he was your dog? What's the right thing to do? When it comes to knowing the right time to let go or keep fighting, it's never a clear-cut decision and hes barely in our care 24 hours hours but how can we possibly give up without exploring every option? Quality of life, pain and suffering and hope for recovery are all things we consider when making these dreaded decisions (never financial even though every single month we struggle to make ends meet) The darn thing is no one can give clear interpretations of each of those. Of course his quality of life isn't good. He's in the hospital due to severe neglect, some unknown illness and starvation. But if we can find out the root cause of his illness, then his quality of life will be better. Of course he's in pain. He's on pain management but that doesn't mean he isn't suffering so what's the right thing to do? We are trying to find out with more tests if there is hope, if there is no hope, if only God can heal him we help him cross.. but the interim... we did not cause his suffering. I do NOT believe we are prolonging it by trying to find a way to save him. At 2 or 3 years old someone has to believe he may get a miracle... he deserves to get a miracle. Ultimately, the right choice is the one where we feel we’re acting out of love and compassion for what Mikhal is going through. No choice has been made. We are still praying nonstop but whatever his path is we promise every decision will be made with love, right or wrong we did not cause his suffering other humans did but we will love him as fiercely and fervently as possible for long as possible as long as there is hope and he isn't prolonged suffering ❤️ As soon as we have an update we'll let you know. I know I don't see the world the way others do, and that's OK. Everyone in A&F has 100% the absolute best interest of every animal in our care but we all view the world differently which makes us beautiful to where we can debate what's best for an animal and work towards finding the best way which may not always be right (we are human) but when we lead with love God always knows our hearts and with pure intentions then I'm not really sure we're ever wrong. I don't know though. All I know is we love mikhal. We are all fighting for him and praying for him to fight and In a very cruel world that could always use a miracle I hope if there is one extra one today God choose to use it on him.. ****************** PRAYER WARRIORS: it's not good. The prognosis is dim and only a miracle will save him. His white blood cells at 87,000, the highest VESH has ever seen but kidneys and liver good. He's in a lot of pain and on pain management now and abitiobitcs it's and needs tons of prayers. They said he is as sweet as can be. ‼️Emergency situation happening. ‼️ We were just alerted to a severe case where a pup needs all of the prayers and healing thoughts you can send. He we left the weekend at a kill shelter unattended, lifeless and barely moving and needs an emergency vet to save his life. We are currently in route to pick up this very sick pup- we’ve named him Mikhal. Meaning: a gift from God. What we know- he came in to shelter a few days ago- Dehydrated Very emaciated And lethargic And wow…… this Poor buddy need help!!! We need everyone to chip in a few Dollars as we are heading straight to the emergency vet! . Lots of prayers and shares that he needs help would be great too . He is a very sick boy and needs us all right now. Stay tuned as we find out more. He will be at the emergency vet soon and we will update.  Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

One of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen ❤️ this beautiful soul is showing the world that miracles are possible 🐾 and where there is a will... there is a way. Keep fighting baby boy! Update: 8-30 11am They are helping Mikhal take a few steps. Although he is still very frail, which is to be expected given his extreme malnutrition, there are signs of progress. He has gained some weight—he was 20 kg (about 44 pounds) when he came in, and today he is at 22 kg (about 48.5 pounds). Every little bit of progress is a victory. They will continue to stand him up and encourage him to take a few steps each day, slowly rebuilding his strength.Mikhal will be using a Bailey chair once a day. This special chair helps dogs with certain medical conditions eat in an upright position, preventing issues like aspiration pneumonia. Along with this, they are carefully feeding him ID blended food, which is easy on his digestive system and designed for dogs recovering from illness. His bloodwork will be redone tomorrow, allowing the vets to keep a close eye on his recovery. They are still checking his electrolytes, which are vital minerals that help with essential functions like hydration and nerve signals. The medical team measures everything he takes in and puts out through his feeding tube (called a J-tube) and his abdominal drain. While there is still a large amount of fluid draining, the fact that it looks normal is reassuring. They hope to see a reduction in this fluid soon, but for now, we are grateful for every positive sign.The first few days at the emergency vet cost $3,000, and the estimated cost for the first week of his care here is $13,000. Looking at all in minimum $30,000. Mikhal will be at the clinic for at least two more weeks, and these costs will continue to rise. Please keep sharing his story, and if your heart is moved to donate to his care and the care of others like him, we would be deeply grateful. Every soul deserves someone to fight for them and to know their life mattered. Donations can be made to Always & Furever at: Mailing Address: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @AlwaysandFureverWebsite: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Mikhal is fighting with everything he has and we are fighting rifht beside him every single step of the way. . UPDATE 8-29 11:11 DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!?! Miracles Are Happening for Mikhal! We just spoke with our amazing surgeon Dr Millard. And our brave boy's white blood cell count has significantly dropped from 87,000 to 50,000, which is a huge improvement! This means his body is responding and working to heal. His hematocrit, which measures the percentage of red blood cells in his blood, is at 16 (down from 17), but we're relieved it hasn’t dropped further. It's a small sign of stability. Even better, his phosphorus levels and electrolytes—essential minerals for his body's function—are looking good and staying steady. He's getting nutrients through a feeding tube, and they’re gradually increasing his intake to help him regain strength. The entire vet team and all the staff at Phoenix veterinary surgical specialist and Acute Urgent Care are loving him JUST like their own 24/7. He even ate a baby bit of chicken ON HIS OWN! Mikhal is even using a special chair called a Bailey chair to help him eat upright, which is an AMAZING step forward no one expect him to be this far in less than 24 hours! His incredible vet techs got him up on his feet after being completely unable to move yesterday, and today he stood for a few seconds. This is HUGE progress! And while we know everything could change in a moment we HAVE to celebrate the tiny victories of our warrior. They are also carefully monitoring his eyes, as they are sunken and showing signs of entropion—a condition where the eyelids turn inward, which can cause irritation. It’s significant, but they’re taking it one hurdle at a time and keeping his eyes constantly lubricated to manage it. We cannot thank Dr. Millard and her team enough for their immense love and attention to care for our special boy. Their dedication and compassion are making all the difference. The only reason Mikhal is still here is because of his will to live and I know in my soul he feels all our prayers and positive energy, and God is helping him stay. He is truly our miracle warrior. We’re so thankful for these improvements, but we know things can change quickly. In this moment, though, we are filled with hope and gratitude. Please keep sending prayers and positive energy for Mikhal—your support is making a difference! Team Mikhal!! Keeping fighting baby boy! We are hand in hand fighting with you! Look what faith can do!!!! #MiraclesHappen #PrayersForMikhal #HopeAndHealing #MiracleWarrior #ThankYou Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Update 9:20 am 8-29 Love has a miraculous way of healing what seems irreparable. In the depths of brokenness, when all hope appears lost, love finds a way to reignite the flame of life. It wraps around the wounded spirit, whispers that they are seen, and reminds them that they matter. Love doesn’t just mend the heart; it revives the soul, giving strength where there was weakness and hope where there was despair. Through love, even the most broken spirit can find the courage to live again, discovering that, despite the pain, there is always a reason to keep going. Through the power of prayer and all your support and love, Mikhal survived the night. It truly is moment for moment with him for the next two weeks, but he's showing us that he's fighting and not giving up. When the vet moved him, he even snarled a little—proving he's got some sass left in him. There is no question that Dr. Millard and her team were meant to care for him; their round-the-clock impeccable care has kept him here. We placed our hands with love on him, told him how much everyone is praying, and will update again later. Words can't describe the horrible condition Mikhal's frail body is in—it takes your breath away. You don’t have to be a vet to see the suffering he’s endured, to witness his starved, weak form, and hear his soul crying out for help. His pain is palpable, a heartbreaking reminder of what he's been through. Yet, despite it all, he’s still fighting, still holding on. Every moment is a testament to his resilience and the power of love, prayer, and care surrounding him. Wichita Animal Shelter will not allow photographs or pictures taken inside their shelter. Kansas Humane Society of Wichita requires an agreement to be signed by rescues that they will not say or write (and their followers) say or write anything bad about WAS or KHS or else they DO NOT allow rescues to "tag" or pull dogs and save lives. KHS chose NOT to take Mikhal into their care and waited THREE DAYS while he suffered inside WAS to reach out to a rescue. If WAS (which is run by the police allowed visitors inside and rescues inside he would NEVER have been left like this. The time is NOW to speak up. Write the mayor, write city council, write the police chief and march with us October 18th at 2pm to place 1,500 collars at the steps of city hall in Wichita to represent every live they killed without publicly promotiing to rescue. All we ask for is a chance to try and save them. https://www.wichita.gov/Council This is your tax payer funded shelter citizens of Wichita where animals are left to suffer and adoptable animals are PTS every single day and visitors are prohibited taking from photos or videos.... Mikhal has shown the world what WAS and KHS are hiding. It's time for change. Thank you all for never giving up and believing in miracles. No matter how big Goliath may seem, God never left David's side... Your love is making all the difference. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Update 8-28 4:03 pm Right now, there is no new update on Mikhal, which is good news after a surgery like he had. He is slowly being fed via feeding tube small amounts every 4 hours and under 24 hour constant care and watch. Every moment is critical, every prayer is vital, and at any second, everything could change—but it hasn’t. He’s still here. He’s resting peacefully with good pain management, and sleep is healing. There is so much on my heart I want to share, so much to be grateful for, and so much in my heart that I don’t know how to put into words, anger hurt sadness for the pain this innocent soul has suffered and all the nameless faceless dogs and cats killed at Wichita Animal Shelter every single day we dont even know of since we aren't allowed in unless we sign an agreement by Kansas Humane Society that we will not call them or WAS. Kill shelter or say anything publicly derogatory about either. My heart is too weary to go into that sad battle we keep fighting and haven't won but we will never give up. But even with the heaviest of heart for those lost and Mikhal suffering the fact that every single one of you following gave—your love and support—who believed and gave us the opportunity to say yes to a dog like Mikhal. To say yes to faith. To say yes even in the worst possible circumstances of human cruelty, we still believe that God is so good he will help us find a way. That if we only believe in how good He is and how powerful He is, and we give Him the opportunity to let His goodness shine, to let Him do what only He knows how to do, not us.... then maybe JUST maybe against all human odds Mikhal would find a way to survive. Every single one of us put our faith and trust in something so great that only God could do... and here we are, just surviving last night, 3 days sufferring overlooked and neglected in a shelter that is supposed to care for animals, he is still here. That in and of itself is a miracle. And the most beautiful, crazy and truly terrifying part of that is that just by taking that leap of faith, God calls us to do bigger, to do more, to do better, to strive to make each day better than it was yesterday—to build a better tomorrow and to never ever ever give up that change IS possible and IS coming. That is our calling. Each and every one of us has a unique and special calling. It is up to us to decide that these souls deserve more, that every soul deserves love and the neglect and abuse that animals are enduring at shelters is NOT ok. Kansas Humane Society is paid by the city of Wichita $70,000 a year to care for their animals. If they didn't have the resources to do a simple x-ray the night he arrived why was he left in a kennel to suffer 3 days? Why were rescues not notified to help on Friday, Saturday or even Sunday? Why? It's one thing for an organization to say they care but look at their actions. Look at their shelter. Two buildings side by side. WAS and KHS. One filled with death. The other right next to it pretending to he filled with light by ignoring the darkness they help foster, they do nothing to publicly promote the animals they choose not to save and they shame and block out other rescues BEGGING to help. If a single volunteer or other rescue was in there this weekend there is no way Mikhal would have been left like that. Or Dwight. Look back at his story. Look at beliefs and practices of all parties in BOTH good times and bad. We walk every single moment of this journey in faith, even in the toughest times, knowing that even though we don’t know how, even though we don’t know when or where God is guiding us. God calls us every day to search inside our soul and ask how we can give more, love more, and push ourselves beyond any limits we place upon ourselves, because God is limitless. He has such big dreams for this world, and we have to dream with Him. That is the only way this world will ever change—is when we walk side by side with God. I know it's scary to speak up. Trust me I'm not a fighter. But I'll fight for those to the core of my soul if there is no one fighting for them. These animals need us not only to use our voice but to find it. We have to speak up for all the other Mikhals out there. Look back at our posts on Dwight. It was the same negligence and unnecessary suffering by KHS and Wichita Animal Shelter that is run by the police. These are your tax dollars citizens of Wichita. The time for change is now. We will be marching in City hall and placing 1500 collars at the footsteps of the building October 18th at 2 pm. The 1500 lives are all the dogs and cats kill in just 2024 alone since rescues have been forced out. This abuse has to stop. The time for change is now. Call your city council members. Email them. You are their only voice. Silence leaves their unmarked graves forgotten. They deserve to be remembered. We will walk side by side. Hand in hand with Beauties and Beasts, Inc. And all citizens are welcome. We are also accepting donations for collars or used collars. I beg you. Write an email. Place a call. But no matter what write, call or speak with love. Love begets love. Hate begets hate. We will always choose love. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate ******** Updated update: Extubated. Step 3: don’t leak from surgical sites, don’t become septic, tolerate E-tube feedings without regurgitation and aspiration. He was full of trash (like plastic and potatoes). They did not have to remove any parts of his intestines nothing was necrotic yet. Now praying he can hold on until his first feeding via feeding tube and if his body will accept it Every moment is critical now, every prayer is needed, every second is a gift. He's fighting. He's not giving up. Please don't give up on Mikhal. #teamMikhal #prayerwarrior #allthingsarepossiblewithGod Update: he's still intubated but the surgery is complete. This is the time of prayer. The next two weeks are extremely critical Heading to ICU. Pleasr prary they are able to get him extubated without losing him. He is still here with us. This is what they found in him. ***** Mikhal is on the table now starting anesthesia PRAYER WARRIORS DONT STOP, he fought this long to survive now we put our faith in God and our trusted surgeons. ******** Little to no sleep, endless prayer, an especially early morning, and a long trek. You'd think the time would have stood still, but it seemed to pass by in a blink. A time where we were blessed to escort, to hold, to comfort, and to love a beautiful soul we just met. A soul that someone else threw away, that someone else walked past and didn't care to help when he was suffering at a shelter. It should have felt like a long drive, but it didn't. I wonder why it didn't?. I think maybe becuase it was filled with not only classical music and love but it was our last few hours of unlimited hope. Reality can be brutal but hope .somehow makes the darkness of such cruelly a tiny bit softer. We arrived at the vet not long ago. The only vet we would trust to do this surgery because it's going to be extremely complicated. There is no guarantee he will survive. There's no guarantee if he survives, he will continue to survive. The estimate alone for just a week in the hospital is going to be between $9,000 and $13,000 due to the extreme nature of the care he'll need. To be honest, none of that matters right now. His numbers have dropped. He now needs a blood transfusion and a plasma transfusion before his surgery. They are doing that right now. And then they will bring him back. They will softly and gently and lovingly put him to sleep. Not forever, but under anesthesia where they can go in and try to remove or at least assess the damage that others have caused and done to him. But when they go in if there is no hope of a recovery or true quality of life, they will call us and we will end his suffering and help him find peace. But when we arrived at the vet they brought out the stretcher and we carefully moved him as gently as possible and when he lay on the stretcher under the sun we all put our hands on him. My hands cradled his face gentlely, i softly told him how much we all love him and as I did, what seemed like two seconds, he looked me in the eye with the bright blue sky behind him, and for one single moment I felt hope. Maybe I'm crazy. Maybe that's my soul just screaming for some part of this to make sense when none of it does. When an animal suffered for no reason for so long, a simple x-ray could have diagnosed it upon intake to the shelter with an extremely emaciated dog. But those two seconds of beauty looking into his eyes and that single moment of hope, as quick as they were, continue to fill my heart. I remember them vividly because I saw him, and he saw me. His bright brown wide eyes, I think in so many ways, said thank you, even if it's us ultimately saying goodbye. He was seen. He was loved, and in that exact moment, he knew his life mattered. Is this the right decision? Maybe not. Its eay to question every action. We did not cause his pain but are we prolonging it? Only God truly knows. But as I said in every post yesterday, God knows our heart. We recognize the gravity of this situation, knowing that the outcome is uncertain, and yet, our unwavering faith remains in that even if we did it was done out of love. Some miracles, only God can do. And to have such an amazing team that battles for his right to live, as well as his right for peace, is such a beautiful thing. I only wish every single animal or truly every soul on this earth has as much love as Mikhal does in this incredibly short 48 hours. If your heart is called to make a donation towards his care or to others that we love as fiercely as him, please do. This is how your money is spent, investing in the souls that others throw away, that other "shelters" neglect, investing in the people that give their lives to help protect them, advocate for them, fight for them, and love them. Now we pray. Now we continue to pray. And now we put it in God's hands what only he can control and our trest vet care. We will update you as soon as we know more. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate UPDATE: Just safely arrived at the vet. Now we wait. Mikhal is with us. An hour an a half til we arrive at the vet office. Please please pray- for peace, for comfort, for guidance of all involved, and for healing. A hand will stay on his big beautiful head the entire way. One way or another he will know he is loved. #alwaysandfurever #notyouraverageshelter UPDATED Update on our sweet Mikhal. 💔 🙏 It's an obstruction. It's something the surgeon can't define and we are desperately waiting to hear from a soft tissue specialist to review his case if they will even TRY to save him. May be a towel? Did he eat the towel because he was starving? Are there other things in there? It's intertwined in his bowels. How long has it been in there. Is he Septic? Can he make the trip 3 hours to the specialist or is there a specialist there that is willing to do it? Can it wait until tomorrow? Will he survive? The only thing I know in my soul is miracles never happen if we don't give God a chance to let them. If a surgeon is willing how do we not try? And if they open him up and they aren't able to save him or his future would be horrific he can peacefully let go on the table knowing every single possible chance was given and only God could heal his pain. Humans failed him. Humans left him like this. Humans neglected him in life and at a shelter I just pray there is a qualified surgeon who believes he has a chance to try. We won't put him through a surgery if there is no hope.... but then again... How do we define hope? We are waiting to hear from two amazing surgeons opinions. As soon as we know we'll share. Please just keep praying. Prayers move mountains. He needs a mountain. ************ What would you do for your own dog? How do you know when it's the right time to hold on and keep fighting? Or when it's time to let go? When this dog has only been in your care less than 24 hours. Someone starved this dog. Someone neglected this dog. And then Animal Control brought the dog into Wichita Animal Shelter on Friday. Kansas Humane Society didn't even bother to medically evaluate this dog until Monday for two and a half days he suffered, now even under emergency vet top care he's still suffering with no answers. Multiple blood panels drawn and still no answers. What should we do? He's not diabetic. Kidneys and liver still ok. His white blood cell count is still in the 80,000s. Waiting for an ultrasound but with his body fat so low they dont think there will be amswers then but dont know. We were hoping it was a severe infection, but nothing has changed even overnight with heavy iv antibiotics. Next option he needs a feeding tube. He's young. He barely had a chance to live and given the life he has lived I doubt it was a good one. Right now, Mikhal is dying. We have no answers but we aren't giving up. What would you do if he was your dog? What's the right thing to do? When it comes to knowing the right time to let go or keep fighting, it's never a clear-cut decision and hes barely in our care 24 hours hours but how can we possibly give up without exploring every option? Quality of life, pain and suffering and hope for recovery are all things we consider when making these dreaded decisions (never financial even though every single month we struggle to make ends meet) The darn thing is no one can give clear interpretations of each of those. Of course his quality of life isn't good. He's in the hospital due to severe neglect, some unknown illness and starvation. But if we can find out the root cause of his illness, then his quality of life will be better. Of course he's in pain. He's on pain management but that doesn't mean he isn't suffering so what's the right thing to do? We are trying to find out with more tests if there is hope, if there is no hope, if only God can heal him we help him cross.. but the interim... we did not cause his suffering. I do NOT believe we are prolonging it by trying to find a way to save him. At 2 or 3 years old someone has to believe he may get a miracle... he deserves to get a miracle. Ultimately, the right choice is the one where we feel we’re acting out of love and compassion for what Mikhal is going through. No choice has been made. We are still praying nonstop but whatever his path is we promise every decision will be made with love, right or wrong we did not cause his suffering other humans did but we will love him as fiercely and fervently as possible for long as possible as long as there is hope and he isn't prolonged suffering ❤️ As soon as we have an update we'll let you know. I know I don't see the world the way others do, and that's OK. Everyone in A&F has 100% the absolute best interest of every animal in our care but we all view the world differently which makes us beautiful to where we can debate what's best for an animal and work towards finding the best way which may not always be right (we are human) but when we lead with love God always knows our hearts and with pure intentions then I'm not really sure we're ever wrong. I don't know though. All I know is we love mikhal. We are all fighting for him and praying for him to fight and In a very cruel world that could always use a miracle I hope if there is one extra one today God choose to use it on him.. ****************** PRAYER WARRIORS: it's not good. The prognosis is dim and only a miracle will save him. His white blood cells at 87,000, the highest VESH has ever seen but kidneys and liver good. He's in a lot of pain and on pain management now and abitiobitcs it's and needs tons of prayers. They said he is as sweet as can be. ‼️Emergency situation happening. ‼️ We were just alerted to a severe case where a pup needs all of the prayers and healing thoughts you can send. He we left the weekend at a kill shelter unattended, lifeless and barely moving and needs an emergency vet to save his life. We are currently in route to pick up this very sick pup- we’ve named him Mikhal. Meaning: a gift from God. What we know- he came in to shelter a few days ago- Dehydrated Very emaciated And lethargic And wow…… this Poor buddy need help!!! We need everyone to chip in a few Dollars as we are heading straight to the emergency vet! . Lots of prayers and shares that he needs help would be great too . He is a very sick boy and needs us all right now. Stay tuned as we find out more. He will be at the emergency vet soon and we will update.  Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Now that Mikhal is settled back in, Julie had a chance to upload a few clips taken while they were at the vet today. Mikhal was giving and receiving lots of lovin’. And we forgot to mention… he weighed in at 53.5 lbs today, up from 50.2 lbs during his last visit—what a fantastic milestone! 💪 Watch as he joyfully trots into the vet’s office, tail wagging and picking up speed with each loving pat he receives. His spirit shines bright, and it’s all because of the love you share with him. ❤️ Continue the prayers for Mikhal and the other Medical Miracles out there. https://teammikhal.alwaysandfurever.org/mikhals-journey/ For three days, people at Wichita Animal Shelter and Kansas Humane Society and even a vet from KHS walked past his kennel, overlooked him, and left him suffering to die in a kill shelter with an obstruction in his stomach requiring immediate surgery, they said he "looked stable" Now, one week later, he has the world praying for him and every single one of us fighting for him to live right alongside him. And he's fighting with us. Isn't it amazing what love can do? Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 Zeffy Fundraiser <https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/086ed918-d0d7-43bb-9a54-487a5220416e> PayPal- [email protected] <https://paypal.me/alwaysandfurever?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US> Venmo- AlwaysandFurever (light blue) <https://account.venmo.com/u/alwaysandfurever> https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/

🌟 Good Morning, Team Mikhal! 🌟 We’re starting off the week with some truly wonderful news! 🎉 Our brave boy Mikhal has hit a HUGE milestone—his feeding tube was removed last night! 🙌✨ After his morning stroll and a hearty meal, Mikhal is now enjoying a well-deserved nap, snuggled up with his beloved Lamb Chop. 🐶💤 You can see the peaceful contentment on his face as he rests, his little tummy full of food he’s eating all on his own. This is a monumental step forward, and we couldn't be prouder of his progress! 💪💖 From being so frail to now having a healthy appetite, Mikhal is showing us all what it means to be a true fighter. Every day, he’s reminding us that love, care, and determination can bring about the most incredible transformations. 🌟🐾 Keep sending all your love and positive vibes his way as we continue this journey together. Mikhal is truly one in a million, and so are all of you for standing by his side. 💕 Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy this heartwarming video of him catching some Z’s after a morning well spent! 💤🐾 Have a wonderful Monday, everyone! Let’s make today as amazing as our little warrior! 🌞💖 https://teammikhal.alwaysandfurever.org/mikhals-journey/ For three days, people at Wichita Animal Shelter and Kansas Humane Society and even a vet from KHS walked past his kennel, overlooked him, and left him suffering to die in a kill shelter with an obstruction in his stomach requiring immediate surgery, they said he "looked stable" Now, Mikhal’s journey has led to the creation of our Team Mikhal Website, a dedicated space where we share his remarkable progress and the love that surrounds him. But Mikhal’s impact doesn’t stop there—he has also inspired the Medical Miracles initiative, highlighting the stories of other pups facing extreme medical challenges, all deserving of love and care. We are currently showcasing Daley and Lola. Isn't it amazing what love can do? Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 Zeffy Fundraiser <https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/086ed918-d0d7-43bb-9a54-487a5220416e> PayPal- [email protected] <https://paypal.me/alwaysandfurever?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US> Venmo- AlwaysandFurever (light blue) <https://account.venmo.com/u/alwaysandfurever> https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate/

🆕 Order NOW- Limited Edition Mikhal Shirt: https://shop.alwaysandfurever.org/products/team-mikhal-shirts-pre-order 🆕 🌟 Mikhal’s Milestone Moment! 🌟 Today was a big day for our sweet Mikhal! We captured an adorable moment of him chasing a ball, and while he’s still figuring out exactly what to do with it once he catches it (LOL), he’s definitely starting to embrace the fun side of life. 🐾🎾 In the video, Mikhal eagerly ran after the ball – something he hasn’t done much of before – but once he got it, he was a bit distracted by all the new smells in the backyard and well, nature calling! 😂 He was so excited, though, trotting around with the ball still in his mouth. How sweet is that? It’s moments like these that remind us just how far Mikhal has come. Not too long ago, running and playing felt like distant dreams for him, but today, we saw a playful side of him that filled our hearts with so much joy. 🥰🌈 As we continue to work on getting our backyard in shape (the grass is long, and Mikhal has been busy, ahem, marking his territory! 😅), we couldn’t help but smile watching him enjoy himself. His journey has been a long one, but seeing him chase after the ball, tail wagging and all, makes every challenge worth it. Stay tuned for more updates and videos of Mikhal’s playful adventures! Thank you all for your continued love and support as we help him learn how to play and be a dog again. 💛🐶 https://teammikhal.alwaysandfurever.org/mikhal/ For three days, people at Wichita Animal Shelter and Kansas Humane Society and even a vet from KHS walked past his kennel, overlooked him, and left him suffering to die in a kill shelter with an obstruction in his stomach requiring immediate surgery, they said he "looked stable" But Mikhal’s impact doesn’t stop there—he has also inspired the Medical Miracles initiative, highlighting the stories of other pups and cats facing extreme medical challenges, all deserving of love and care. We are currently showcasing Wrapper, Oscar, Cabbage Patch, Daley and Lola. Isn't it amazing what love can do?

✨ A Sneak Peek into Mikhal's Story at the 2024 Golden Gala! ✨ Today was a special day for Mikhal and our team. Aleks, our incredibly talented videographer, spent time with Mikhal and his loving caretaker Julie to capture moments that tell his heartwarming story. Aleks is working on a video that will debut at our 2024 Golden Gala—a highlight of the evening that we’re so excited to share with you. 📹💛 In just 30 days, we’ll be gathering at our annual Golden Gala, the most anticipated event of the year and our largest fundraiser. Guests will enjoy a beautifully curated night, mingling with A&F staff, our visionary Founder, and dedicated Board of Directors. 🎉✨ The Golden Gala offers so much more than just a night out—it’s an immersive experience into the heart of Always & Furever’s mission. 🎶 Attendees will enjoy a delicious dinner, endless varieties of beer and wine, and the chance to hit the dance floor! 💃🕺 Plus, our silent auction promises unique treasures, with all proceeds helping us save and support more animals like Mikhal. 🐾 The countdown begins! Join us in celebrating the stories that move us, like Mikhal’s, and help us make a difference. Tickets are selling quickly—don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of love, laughter, and support for our furry friends. https://one.bidpal.net/goldengala24/welcome

UPDATE 9-7 4 PM We spent the afternoon with Mikhal, and my goodness, he can't help but fill your heart with so much love. We talked to the doctor earlier and his vet team, and while he's a little bit nauseous from yesterday and grumbly—who can blame him after all he's been through?—he stood on his own outside. For the first time since he's been there, he noticed a squirrel. His eyes lit up, and he looked up at the team as if to say, "Hey, did you see that too?"It was the first time since we've had him that he remembered what it was like to be a dog. His breathing was labored when we arrived but watch as time passes his heart rate settles, he eats a little and drinks and looks up with only love. Those little moments make everything feel like all the pain he's endured is one step closer to a life full of only joy, love, and peace and so so worth it. They removed the catheter yesterday, and he's starting to remember the simple things. He’ll be going home to Julie's on Monday—one step at a time—but this little warrior isn’t giving up. His eyes light up, and his skin looks a little better. We are a bit concerned that he's still losing weight, which is why the feeding tube will remain in for a while, but the abdominal drain will come out soon.He still has a long road to recovery, and we don’t know what the future holds, but one thing's for sure: it will be full of love.This is just a glimpse of the time we spent together, and my goodness, he is such a special soul. Please keep praying. Keep believing and keep having hope. Miracles are around us. He is one. I truely believe he feels each one of our hearts as we walk aside him while he climbs the impossible mountain. We can’t let him down now. Keep praying. 🙏🏼 ❤️ https://teammikhal.alwaysandfurever.org/mikhals-journey/ For three days, people at Wichita Animal Shelter and Kansas Humane Society and even a vet from KHS walked past his kennel, overlooked him, and left him suffering to die in a kill shelter, they said he "looked stable" Now, one week later, he has the world praying for him and every single one of us fighting for him to live right alongside him. And he's fighting with us. Isn't it amazing what love can do? Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Exciting News from Mikhal's Medical Team Today is a big day for Mikhal – he's leaving the hospital! 😎 With his incredible strength, he got up on his own, walked out of the kennel, and even managed to do his business without assistance. 🐾 Afterward, he quietly returned to his kennel and lay back down to rest. Right now, the only tube he still has in place is his feeding tube, and his medical team will only need to change his bandages once a day. Mikhal is scheduled for a follow-up visit this Thursday, but for now, he gets to rest and recover surrounded by love and care. ❤️ https://teammikhal.alwaysandfurever.org/mikhals-journey/ For three days, people at Wichita Animal Shelter and Kansas Humane Society and even a vet from KHS walked past his kennel, overlooked him, and left him suffering to die in a kill shelter, they said he "looked stable" Now, one week later, he has the world praying for him and every single one of us fighting for him to live right alongside him. And he's fighting with us. Isn't it amazing what love can do? Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Dear Friends, We need your help, and we need it now. There are only seven days left to raise $50,000—if we reach that goal, it will be doubled by a matching donor, turning it into $100,000. Right now, we’ve only raised $21,000, so we still have a long way to go, and the entire project will cost $400,000. This isn’t just about money—it’s about transforming the lives of countless animals and the humans who care for them, to rennovate a structure that has known so much heartache. Right now, we’re working with a rundown building, a place that was never meant to shelter living beings. It’s a building where hope barely existed, where animals once faced death without ever knowing love. There’s no bathroom for our staff or volunteers—people who spend countless hours caring for these souls in desperate need. But with your help, we can turn this broken space into a sanctuary—a beautiful, sustainable shelter with new kennels, a peaceful cat room, a welcoming meet-and-greet room, and spacious play yards where dogs can feel joy for the first time. For five years, Always & Furever has poured its heart, time, and resources into making this a no-kill shelter. We have saved over 1,200 animals through the Osawatomie pound—a place that, for decades, was closed to the public, hidden away. Back then, nearly every animal brought through its doors never walked out alive. It was a place where hope didn’t stand a chance. But together, we’ve changed that. Last November, we bought the land from the city for $50,000, but the building was valued at $0. The place was in ruins. We invested in a new fence the entire perimeter of the property for $70,000 and new kennels for $60,000, all to prevent the state from shutting down the Pound and leaving these animals without a place to go. The City couldn’t afford it, but we couldn’t let the animals be forgotten, so we stepped in. Since then, we haven’t charged the City of Osawatomie for a single stray animal they’ve brought in—because for us, it’s not about money. It’s about life. It’s about saving souls, no matter how broken their past may be or where they come from. If we have space we will help. Period. Through an incredible partnership with the City, we’ve transformed that past—one filled with so much pain—into a future filled with hope. But to complete this transformation, to give these animals the shelter they deserve, we need your help. There’s only seven days left to double your donation and turn this dream into reality. Every dollar you give will be matched, and every cent will go towards creating a safe, loving environment for animals who’ve known nothing but hardship. Please, donate today. Be the reason these animals have a future. With deepest gratitude and hope, The Always & Furever Team Note: Please mark “Osawatomie match” on any donation. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: AlwaysandFurever Donate Here #notyouraverageshelter https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/d595a699-2d13-49cf-ac75-b238d2e3fff1?fbclid=IwY2xjawFeT_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHb5-iPqJIB3Koz-ADckwpy4FyPO1Lr1Udl-Lshf54OCeHlfxEQj6Ibb1qA_aem_85q5kUm67b85JsmwY4-xrQ

Tonight we’re saying goodnight to Zeus, we’ve been calling him, Zeus the Moose for a while now and it just because of how large this baby boy is! Zeus has been back with us for almost 2 months now And is looking for his forever home 🏠🐾 if you were interested in Zeus, please click the link below and it will take you straight to our page or you can look at all of our adoptable dogs and cats! >>> https://www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms/

Emergency ‼️$8,000 to save her life! Salvie needs us. And she need us NOW Her stomach is bloated. And we are currently rushing her to emergency hospital for emergency surgery. If she can get there fast enough. She has GDV and it’s not good. If there was ever a time to support a pup - this is that time. Xrays were takin and it’s showing her stomach twisting. There is no time to wait. We could loose her!!! Prayers are needed. Financial assistance is needed and is so appreciated. This kind of surgery is scary and expensive. And we barely even touched her over night stay up to this point. We need help. Salvie needs help. We can not do this alone. Please share her story. She is the most gentle, sweet senior girl. Who was dumped and left to suffer and die. She is worthy of love. She is worthy of someone’s care. She needs to know we are supporting her and doing all we can for her. Please- 🙏🏼 she needs us now. ********************* Update time!!! She’s safe. ❤️ and her new name is Salvie. But this is just the beginning………….. She needs all of us now. She has made it to the caring vet- where many things will need to happen. She is severely underweight. She is missing most of her hair. She will need blood work and a full write up to understand what we are up against. She is a senior and she needs us. I said it earlier. Her dear face tells us as much as her skinny hairless body. It talks of sadness, fear and neglect. So please whatever you can help us with we will be having her stay at the vet at least overnight. Her poor little body is pretty rough. And with her being so underweight we need to make sure she is clear to find a foster. We will do all we can and there is no question- she will be feeling the love tonight. From our vets and all the love each of you send her way. So now help us with her medical. Help us find her a foster and help us change the life of this precious soul. ************************************* Salvies story: This is the look of uncertainty. This is the look of fear. Was she dumped?! Was she abandoned? Whatever her story she all alone. Alone and afraid. You can read the emotions in her face. The way she is standing. She is carrying all her emotions in her body language. And all of them are telling us that She needs help. Let’s change the course of this girls fate. She is in the top of the list to be euth’d due to many things that others see as negative . She is an older senior- this makes her seem . She also has some skin issues, most likely from neglect and most likely from being a stray for a long time living on her own without any kind of support, or good nutrition, or any kind of love and care Well, all of that can change today, with the support from all of you, our Always And Furever family. She will need financial support so we can figure out what’s going on with her skin issues, but also being a senior she probably has some stiffness some aches and pains, all the ailments that living a life on the street can bring on at a faster rate. Who is ready to help me support this beautiful girl. Who’s ready to open their heart and their home and give her a life that she has not known for a very long time- possibly never. Who is ready to help me find a way to make her story Beautiful in the end? Who’s ready to help me? It’s time that someone make a difference in her life. So many deserve that and today she does too.  Who’s ready to help this beautiful girl? To foster or adopt: AlwaysAndFurever.ORG\form  To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Rescue isnt for the faint of heart. I don’t always know how we’ll do it—how we get through each day, the work, the faith, the exhaustion (physical, emotional, and spiritual), the attention needed for almost 300 animals in our care and all the other animals out there waiting to come into our care. In all honestly, if i think about it too much, it's scary and overwhelming to not know sometimes how we'll make it through but that is where faith is required. And while I may not know how we will cover our operating expenses each month, what I do know is WHY we do it, why we continue to push ourselves beyond anything we thought possible, physically and emotionally. Why we wake up each morning with hope in our hearts, love in our souls, and joy in every step. Because when we see the faces of each animal we greet, we are reminded of something greater than the task at hand. We are reminded that we are all here for MORE—to make today better than yesterday, and to build a better tomorrow for all of God’s animals, and for one another. To be the voice of the voiceless. To care and love for those that may have never known a kind hand, full tummy, or warm bed. To love those others deem unlovable or worthless. To change the way the world views rescues and show this generation and teach the next how an animal should he loved, whether they have a home or not. That is our why. And while pain and struggle may be part of the journey, that's it, it's a part - not all but love... love is the constant. Love is what helps us endure. And sometimes, when belief feels distant, we hold on to love and we keep praying, keep hoping, and keep going. Faith doesn't make it easy, faith makes it possible. This month, we’ve faced one of our toughest challenges in a long time with our operating expenses. Last month alone, we took on over $60,000 in medical bills, and we now need $80,000 to cover our costs. We ask you to consider donating—any amount helps, and every bit of love and kindness is felt deeply here at Always & Furever. Thank you for your generosity, for your love, and for your prayers. We could never express our gratitude enough, but we will keep saying it from now until always—thank you. Thank you ALL for believing we will always find a way and to those who make that way possible, for us and with us. You all, my friends, are the dreamers, the believers, the doers, and the miracle workers. So thank you again. 6 and a half years later and 5,000 animals lived saved later the one thing I know in my soul is that WE ARE making a difference. Our little red barn shines bright in the darkest times and we know God will help us find a way. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever (light blue) Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

PLEASE SHARE: 51 souls euthanize this week with their new executive leadership at Wichita Animal Shelter. 40 dogs. 11 cats. This is what the new shelter structure looks like after day 4. 51 Animals Killed Please join us tomorrow FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM as we walk with Sunflower State Animal Guardians (an animal adovacy group who fights for justice) at City Hall in Wichita where we will place 1,700 collars on their steps to represent every single life taken by the police without public promotion. Something MUST change before one more life is killed. With rescues they averaged 2-4% euth rate. Without rescues being allowed in due to Kansas Humane Society Culture Agreement, in October alone Wichita Animal Shelter had an ASTOUNDING 35% EUTH RATE. Please join us and we walk, pray and stand for change. From Sunflower Guardian's page: "PLEASE SHARE: This is what the new shelter structure looks like after day 4. 51 Animals Killed Goal for empty kennels not met yet-so more to come. New leadership states resources and efforts should be prioritized for the HAPPY, healthy and adoptable animals at shelter. Leadership also, stated to maintain the gains of empty kennels this week it may be necessary to "PROVIDE" euthanasia and shortened deadlines for animals categorized as Behavior, Medical and needing Excessive Resource Requirements. What's included in these categories? BEHAVIOR - Can mean an animal is terrified, overexcited, won't walk on leash, under socialized, timid, fearful, scared in shelter environment, not HAPPY MEDICAL - Hair loss, limping, need for eye drops, a bad tooth, a growth, to skinny to alter, and list goes on EXCESSIVE RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS - Puppies, Kittens, the Elderly The October, 2024 month to date euthanasia rate is 35%. Alarmingly high compared to most other months in 2024 in which KDA regulations were also enforced. March euthanasia rate was 19%, April euthanasia rate was 14%, May euthanasia was rate 17%, June euthanasia rate was 26%, July euthanasia rate was 43% and August euthanasia rate was 29% (the most recent monthly data published by WAS). We can do better. We have done better. They deserve better. Join us tomorrow and let your voice be heard."

Faith is such a funny thing. You need it most when life is terrifying, yet it’s the hardest thing in the world to find. You need it most when things feel so overwhelming, yet you’re paralyzed in fear and don’t even know how to move or where to begin looking for it. You need it most when you know thousands of souls are depending on you to dig deep in your heart and find a way, yet sometimes it feels like every direction you take is wrong. You need it most when everything in your heart screams that you need to change the way animals are treated, and that not only do you have to find a way, but you have to show the world the way. You need it most when your heart is broken, knowing all the ones you weren’t able to save or share your love with, yet your soul feels weary just to try to keep going. You need it most when it feels like it's there the least. But that’s the funny thing about faith—it’s always there, even if we don’t feel it. It’s inside us, waiting for us to open our hearts to it. Its easy to have faith when everythign is going right, in times of ease and comfort. It’s easy to know God has a plan when there is no pain, when there is no suffering. But in times of challenges, when life tests you, that's when even the tiniest speck of faith in your heart becomes so profound. And that’s why we never give up. It's the reason we take the next step, to keep going, to believe in our purpose, and that God is on our side every single step of this amazing, ridiculous, crazy, sometimes completely incomprehensible, and truly beautiful life. When everything in the world feels like it’s crumbling and we don’t know how to change things or right the wrongs that others condone, we hold onto that faith, even when it feels nonexistent or drowned in the shadows of darkness. God reminds us there is ALWAYS a light. So we can’t give up. We can’t stop believing that we CAN create a better tomorrow just by doing everything we can to bring love into the world today! And not only bring love into the world, but share that love—share it with all God’s animals and with each other. To believe, to feel, and to know to the core of our souls that every living, breathing being on this earth has a soul and a purpose. And that every soul deserves to be loved. This is our dream. That shelters are run off love, not fear. That animals are seen as souls, not inventory. That those who run the shelters know the comfort and security of a safe and loving workplace, not burden of suffering financially or emotionally. You see our dream is not just about the animals; it’s about the people, too. It’s about carrying love and letting it overflow into everything we do and everything we are, and making that the NEW standard for how shelters and rescues should be run. Where EVERYONE works together to make today better than yesterday and to build a better tomorrow. We have the power to change the world if we hold onto the faith that it is possible. And I know that seems overwhelming, and it doesn’t seem like we can ever do it, but we can, and it’s so simple. All we have to do is love. Because love is everything. And when you put love into everything you do and everythint you are and sharing that love then Miracles Happen! Mikhal is Gods living proof. Nothing matters in this world without love and Nothing matters in this world without each other. We are all connected. To have the faith that we will find a way to build a brand-new shelter. To do things differently. To invest in people. To invest in love. To change the world one single soul at a time. The only way we can do that is with donations. And I am not asking anyone to do anything that I don’t wholeheartedly believe in myself and have done. I’ve cleaned out my 401k twice. I will give everything I am and everything I have to help us build a better tomorrow together. I have less than I have had financially in my entire career, but I am abundant in love and in faith and in hope and have never felt more wealthy or blessed. All of these animals and amazing people teach me everyday to live in this present moment. To love fully, deeply, and profoundly today because TODAY is all we will ever have. To love in the little moments. The little moments of joy, of zoomies, of kisses, of cuddles, of walks. The little moments are everything. To build a shelter where all you feel when you enter, and all you feel when you leave, is peace. We have that shelter purchased—now we need to renovate it to be the shelter of our future. To be the shelter of all of our dreams and to make that dream a reality. If you see the world the way I see it, please share this post. Please encourage people to invest in this dream. Anything is possible when you believe. And everything is possible when you lead with love. We need to raise close to $4 million to renovate our new shelter in KCMO, and we still have about $275,000 to raise to renovate our Osawatomie shelter. TTo some, that may seem impossible. But we know it’s only impossible when we stop trying, when we stop asking, when we stop sharing, when we stop believing. But here’s the thing: even when we get stuck in the worst, scariest, and most horrific parts of our lives, there comes that funny little thing called faith again. The moment you don’t think you can continue, the funds aren’t there, something happens, and God reminds you He’s always there. He’s never left, and He never will. When we lead with love, He will make a way. That’s what faith is to me—the little reminders of hope that God sprinkles throughout our day, every day. A sunrise, a slobbery wet kiss from a pup, a gentle purr from an abandoned kitten, a kind hello or a warm goodbye from a friend who shares the same dream you carry in your heart every single day. To change the way shelters are run, and to see all beings as souls. How do you see the future? How do you want shelters to be run? What are you willing to do to make that happen? I would do anything. I will do everything. And together, we will never give up. I always remind myself that faith finds its greatest strength when we feel like we are at our weakest, when the weight of responsibility is heavy, and the road ahead seems unclear. When we feel like we have tried everything, faith is there, guiding us, holding our hand on this journey. And honestly, no matter who or what you believe in or whatever you want to call it—we really are never alone. So, thanks for reading my ramblings and joining me on this crazy, insane, unbelievably wonderful journey. Without you, there is no little red barn—just an old painted horse barn. But with you, with all of us, with all of our hearts united as one—we are a movement, we are prayer warriors, we are an army of love, and we are unstoppable. Thank you all for believing. Thank you all for never giving up. Thank you for your endless faith that somehow, some way, we will find a way. P.S. I don’t know if any of this made sense—it sometimes doesn’t in my head either—but that’s why I just spit out all my thoughts so maybe, just maybe, someone else sees the world the way I do too, and wants to help change it. Jen Founder/Morning Feeder Through the end of the month of October, we have an amazing, anonymous donor matching up to ten thousand dollars in donations.Please help share this post. Every single dollar shoot truly does make a difference Address: 23595 W. 223rd St., Spring Hill, KS 66083 PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: AlwaysandFurever Website: alwaysandfurever.org/donate https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/382c510d-5a70-47fd-945e-c1d497eb4b50 Six and a half years ago when we opened our doors, no one thought this was possible. Now over 5,000 lives saved. We proved anything is possible when you lead with love.

From the small town of Osawatomie to hearts around the world, we stand as proof that dreams can come true. We may not be able to change everything all at once, but together, we’re changing the world one precious soul at a time. CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN!!! THEY STARTED THE PLUMBING TODAY!!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT, LOVE, PRAYERS AND DONATIONS! At Always & Furever, we believe every single life matters, no matter how long or short, no matter how hopeless it might seem, no matter what odds each soul has against them, where there is hope... there is way and we are committedto always find it. One example of our unrelenting faith is right here at Osawatomie, where 5 years ago our journey began at the former Pound that was 100% kill shelter. Closed to the public, told we would never find a way to change a broken system we did. We volunteered 100% of our time and resources fpr 5 years and in November of 2023 we purchased the Pound and not one single animla had died for space in 5 years. We’ve witnessed that belief come to life in ways we could have only dreamed of back then. This small, rural pound was once a place where animals had little hope of survival and not is filled with only love and we're ready to make this place a true sanctuary—a place that not only saves lives but also offers a warm, safe, and loving space for every animal who walks through its doors. To bring this vision to life, we need $280,000 more to complete crucial renovations. With your help, we’ll build a new meet-and-greet room for the special moments of connection between animals and their future families. A dedicated cat room will give our feline friends a safe space, too, while new kennels and expansive play yards will let the dogs run, romp, and feel freedom in their hearts. And yes, a bathroom—simple yet so essential for caring for the animals and volunteers who pour their hearts into this place every single day. Every penny we raise, every inch of this place we transform, goes back to what matters most: giving these animals a second chance and proving that their lives have meaning. Our Osawatomie Shelter has become more than just a building; it’s a promise that every life matters. With your support, we can continue keeping that promise and create a place where hope lives on. Please share continue to share, we will never give up hope that just because it's the way things have always been doesn't mean it's the way it has to be. Its up to us to change the world, one single soul at a time Address: 23595 W. 223rd St., Spring Hill, KS 66083 PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: AlwaysandFurever Website: alwaysandfurever.org/donate https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/382c510d-5a70-47fd-945e-c1d497eb4b50

🐾 A Message from Mikhal: Introducing My Sweet Friend, Myla Rose 🌹 🐾 Hello, wonderful friends. Today, I need to share something close to my heart and ask for your love and prayers. I have a new teammate—her name is Myla Rose, and she is now one of our cherished Medical Miracles. 🌈💖 Myla Rose came to us under the hardest of circumstances. She was gently dropped off at our door, no longer able to carry her weight, her little paws faltering as she tried to stand. It’s believed she has a back injury, but the specifics are still unknown. To give her the best chance, we’ve scooped her up and are on our way to the emergency vet right now, starting with x-rays, MRIs, and tests to understand what she’s fighting against. Sweet Myla is experiencing what’s called "knuckling," where her paws bend under her, dragging the top side on the ground. This usually hints at a neurological or muscular issue, meaning she’s lost the control to properly place her paws. But let me tell you, her spirit? That’s something she hasn’t lost. Even as she struggles to stay upright, even as she feels the weight of whatever is ailing her, Myla Rose wags her tail, brightens her eyes, and tries her best to greet everyone with a big heart full of hope. She believes in people, and she believes in love—and right now, she needs as much love as we can give. While she is feeling deep pain, we’re hopeful that surgery might restore her mobility. Much will depend on how long she’s been this way, a mystery we may never solve, as she was only surrendered to us today. But if Myla Rose’s spirit and her love for life are any sign, she has every reason to believe in miracles. 💫 Please pray for her, for the diagnosis to bring answers, and for her to feel the love surrounding her. 💫 Thank you, dear friends, for joining us on this journey. With each new Medical Miracle, our family grows, and so does the love and strength we share. Follow along with Myla Rose’s story on her website, and know that every prayer, every thought, and every shared word of encouragement means the world. 🌍🙏 With all our love and gratitude, Mikhal and Myla Rose 🐾🌹 Visit our Team Mikhal website to view the journey of Myla Rose, Mikhal and our other medical miracles. https://teammikhal.alwaysandfurever.org/

UPDATE: MRI Revealed changes in the brain. It's not good. We are already all in and the last resort is to do a spinal tap as abnormalities in the brain could be due to inflammation (encephalitis) or vascular issues (such as a stroke or other blood flow-related problems). A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) is going to examine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for signs of infection or inflammation. Encephalitis, for example, would show markers of infection or immune response in the CSF, while vascular issues might not. In cases where brain changes are noted but don’t seem to resolve completely, the changes might indicate chronic effects from prior infection, inflammation, or injury. Such cases can lead to lasting alterations in brain structure or function, though symptoms can sometimes be managed over time. Its not good. It's just not good. But we have to try. It's already at $9,000 and we've raised $3,000 please pray for our beautiful girl. We may not be able to save her but God knows we are trying. ***** Prayer warriors: Right now, in these next two hours, Myla Rose needs our prayers, love, and support more than ever. She’s only six years old, and the estimate for the MRI alone, just to discover what’s going on inside her, is between $5,000 and $7,000. We know it’s a lot to ask, but if you could spend even one moment with her, feel the love and life in her soul, you’d understand why we’re willing to do whatever it takes to save her. She was left at our doorstep just yesterday, and we love her like she's been in our life forever. It’s excruciating to watch her suffer, trapped inside a healthy body with something in her head she can’t control. Every dog or cat who comes to us becomes part of our family, giving us the responsibility and honor to love them as if they’re our own, to care for them wholeheartedly. I know what I’d do if this were my own dog—I’d do anything. I don’t have $7,000, but if I did, I would give it in a heartbeat. So, I’m asking, praying, that we can each give, share, pray, and believe that Myla Rose deserves a miracle. Right now, we need your prayers, your faith, your love. More than anything, she needs you to hope—hope that there is a way, that we can help her. With the best neurologist, a team of incredible vets, and God’s hands upon her, we believe she can be healed. That is our prayer tonight. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donatePrayer warriors:

🌹 A Glimmer of Hope for Myla Rose 🌹 Today, we have a heartfelt update to share about our beloved Myla Rose. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of an experienced foster, Myla Rose is able to leave the hospital and begin her journey to recovery in a home environment, surrounded by love and comfort. 🌸 Our foster hero will be using a Help ’Em Up® Full-body Dog Lift Harness to carefully support Myla Rose as she ventures outside for short, gentle outings. This harness will be essential in giving Myla Rose the extra help she needs to move around comfortably and regain some of her strength. Each step she takes, no matter how small, is a victory. 🌈💪 The road ahead is still uncertain, and we need all the prayers and positive energy we can get for Myla Rose. 🙏 Our foster will monitor her closely, watching for any signs that Myla Rose is able to void her bladder on her own. If she cannot, a re-admission to the hospital may be necessary, but we are holding onto hope that her body will continue to fight and heal. 🌻 The next steps are crucial. We’re waiting to see if the steroids will bring any noticeable improvement, and we are eagerly awaiting the results of the spinal tap. Myla Rose's spirit is resilient, and with your love, support, and prayers, we believe she can pull through this challenge. 💖 Thank you to everyone who has been part of Myla Rose’s journey so far. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers as we work towards a brighter, healthier future for this precious girl. 🌷 We are still four thousand dollars.Short of paying her bill.Please help with any donation, it truly does make a difference Address: 23595 W. 223rd St., Spring Hill, KS 66083 PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: AlwaysandFurever Website: alwaysandfurever.org/donate https://www.zeffy.com/.../382c510d-5a70-47fd-945e... Update 11.2 3:45 pm I wish I had better news, or any news at all. Myla Rose's condition hasn't improved, though it also hasn't worsened. With the help of steroids, she’ll stay one more night in the hospital, bringing our bill to over $11,000. Tomorrow, she’ll be released—but we don’t have a quiet home waiting for her, and the barn is just not a place for this gentle soul. We’re still awaiting the spinal tap results and hoping the steroids will help. If your heart is called to foster, this sweet soul simply needs a calm spot to rest, someone to carry her outside and bring her back in. Myla Rose truly needs you. Please email [email protected] with any questions. In so many ways, we’re praying for multiple miracles right now. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Update November 2nd, 11:33 AM. We went to Mission Emergency room to see her. I think anybody who knows when you walk into an emergency room, your heart sinks. Your heart sinks for the animals that are there, for the people that are there, and for mostly the people that leave without their animals with them. That isn't the case for Myla Rose, at least not yet. She's still here. She's still fighting. And as we walked up to her, she wagged her tail. Her loving, sweet eyes looked up, and she knew a friendlyfamiliar soul and could feel love, after all, all this sweet girl is is love so maybe thats just what we feel. Her condition hasn't improved as we hoped, but there's still hope. We are not giving up. The catheter is still in. We are still praying the steroids will work and another roundis given today. And we are not giving up on this beautiful soul. Please keep praying for our girl. I know she's only been in our care three days, but she has touched all of our hearts forever. Keep fighting, little one. You have an army behind you, and no idea how much love is headed your way. Please just keep fighting. Our vet bill is now close to a $11,000. We have raised about $6,500 Every single donation truly does make a difference. We know she has brain abnormalities. We did the MRI. We're just waiting on the spinal tap results. She still can't be on her own, but she is eating. And she's still here, and we love her, and do anything for her. What would you do for your own dog? Think about that for a second. And if you're anything like us, you'd do exactly this. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate **** Update 11-1 10:50 pm Still waiting for news on Myla Rose. She’s facing severe neurological challenges that have impacted her ability to walk, leaving us with many unanswered questions. The MRI reveald brain abnormalities. Tonight, they started her on heavy steroids in the hope that they bring some relief, and we’re expecting spinal tap results in a few days. Right now, we need all the prayers and support we can get for her healing and comfort. Thank you for keeping Myla Rose in your thoughts and hearts. We have $8,000 dollars left to raise for her care. We know we will find a way. Please share her story to help us save her. She really is worth it. 💗 UPDATE11.1 3 pm MRI Revealed changes in the brain. It's not good. We are already all in and the last resort is to do a spinal tap as abnormalities in the brain could be due to inflammation (encephalitis) or vascular issues (such as a stroke or other blood flow-related problems). A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) is going to examine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for signs of infection or inflammation. Encephalitis, for example, would show markers of infection or immune response in the CSF, while vascular issues might not. In cases where brain changes are noted but don’t seem to resolve completely, the changes might indicate chronic effects from prior infection, inflammation, or injury. Such cases can lead to lasting alterations in brain structure or function, though symptoms can sometimes be managed over time. Its not good. It's just not good. But we have to try. It's already at $9,000 and we've raised $3,000 please pray for our beautiful girl. We may not be able to save her but God knows we are trying. ***** Prayer warriors: Right now, in these next two hours, Myla Rose needs our prayers, love, and support more than ever. She’s only six years old, and the estimate for the MRI alone, just to discover what’s going on inside her, is between $5,000 and $7,000. We know it’s a lot to ask, but if you could spend even one moment with her, feel the love and life in her soul, you’d understand why we’re willing to do whatever it takes to save her. She was left at our doorstep just yesterday, and we love her like she's been in our life forever. It’s excruciating to watch her suffer, trapped inside a healthy body with something in her head she can’t control. Every dog or cat who comes to us becomes part of our family, giving us the responsibility and honor to love them as if they’re our own, to care for them wholeheartedly. I know what I’d do if this were my own dog—I’d do anything. I don’t have $7,000, but if I did, I would give it in a heartbeat. So, I’m asking, praying, that we can each give, share, pray, and believe that Myla Rose deserves a miracle. Right now, we need your prayers, your faith, your love. More than anything, she needs you to hope—hope that there is a way, that we can help her. With the best neurologist, a team of incredible vets, and God’s hands upon her, we believe she can be healed. That is our prayer tonight. Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate

11.8 12 pm update: Sarge will be in the hospital until Monday due to the extensive and deep puncture wounds. The veterinarians are concerned about the risk of infection, especially with such deep bites that can lead to serious complications like abscesses or systemic infections, including sepsis. The location of the punctures, particularly one in his trachea, is also a concern. He requires 24/7 monitoring in the ICU, as the wounds need to be carefully watched to ensure no infection sets in, and to ensure his oxygen levels remain stable. He is currently receiving IV fluids and antibiotics to help prevent infection and support his recovery. The prognosis is good, and while surgery is not currently needed, the situation will continue to be monitored closely. After his stay in the ICU, he will need wound care to ensure proper healing. The estimated cost of his care is now on the higher end, towards $7,000. We are so grateful for all the donations and prayers that have helped cover his medical expenses. Sarge is stable for now, but he will need to be closely watched until his condition improves. Thank you for your continued support during this critical time. *** 11.7 8 pm update: Sarge’s condition remains critical. He’s currently on oxygen, and the vets are working to stabilize him by tapping his chest to remove trapped air. There is concern about a possible puncture in his trachea or lung, which they hope will heal on its own, but it will require careful monitoring. Sarge is receiving pain management in an oxygen room, where they’re also controlling excessive bleeding from multiple puncture wounds along his body and ears and iv fluids as well. Tonight’s emergency care costs have already increased, with an estimate now reaching up to $3,000 as he undergoes wound cleaning, bleeding control, and oxygen therapy. If his condition worsens, this estimate could rise. Please keep Sarge in your prayers, and if you’re able to donate, every dollar will go directly to his care. We are doing everything possible to help him pull through. Please, keep believing with us—love and hope can truly work miracles. ******** Prayer warriors: Right now more than ever, Sarge needs your prayers. This afternoon he was attacked by multiple neighborhood dogs. It's not good. Major lacerations on his ear, puncture wounds all over his lower body, but the two that of our most concern are to his throat and a hole in his lung. Sarge just came into our care after the attack and already the emergency vet bill is over $1,000. This is all we know right now and the fact that Sarge needs us is all that matters. We know things like this happen, but we never wish it upon any animal. Please keep Sarge in your prayers and if you can donate towards his care, every single dollar goes towards an animal that needs your help just like Sarge right now. We promise we will do whatever we can to help him. Please keep him in your prayers tonight as he will undergo surgery tomorrow. We believe in miracles and we know love moves mountains. Keep fighting beautiful Sarge. Please just keep fighting. Always & Furever 23595 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate #notyouraverageshelter Ways to help as year-end approaches as we are 100% run off of donations from me and you Stock Donation: Gifts of stock can be a tax-efficient way to support A&F. Donors can avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value of the stock and deduct the full fair market value as a charitable contribution. We can provide your financial advisor with information on how to transfer the shares. Corporate Giving: Take advantage of corporate giving programs; make sure to submit all eligible donations and volunteer hours for employer match! Supporters can greatly increase the impact of their donation and volunteering through corporate giving. Many companies offer matching gift programs where they donate the same amount of money that their employees do (sometimes they even double this amount!). Many also match employee volunteer hours with donations. Find out if your company offers these methods of nonprofit support and make an even greater difference! IRA Distribution: Make a tax-free transfer of funds from an IRA to A&F! If you are 70 ½ or over and the distribution is sent directly from your IRA administrator to A&F, it is a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) and is not included as taxable income. QCDs also count toward required minimum distributions (RMDs), helping donors comply with IRS withdrawal rules. As always, consult your financial advisor for your individual situation

Where there is hope, there is light. Where there is light, there is love. Where there is love, miracles live. Where miracles live, God is present. Where God is present, anything is possible. Please keep Julie and Mikhal in your thoughts tonight as he goes to his forever home tomorrow. If you don't know his story click on the link below. I will always believe they were each other miracle. https://teammikhal.alwaysandfurever.org/mikhal/ For three days, people at Wichita Animal Shelter and Kansas Humane Society in Wichita and even a vet from KHS walked past his kennel, overlooked him, and left him suffering to die in a kill shelter with an obstruction in his stomach requiring immediate surgery, they said he "looked stable" Now, one week later, he has the world praying for him and every single one of us fighting for him to live right alongside him. And he's fighting with us. Isn't it amazing what love can do? Did you know we are one hundred percent donation funded! Your faith, love and support are what keeps our doors open.Thank you all every single day for believing in this beautiful dream Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Ways to help as year-end approaches Corporate Giving: Take advantage of corporate giving programs; make sure to submit all eligible donations and volunteer hours for employer match! Supporters can greatly increase the impact of their donation and volunteering through corporate giving. Many companies offer matching gift programs where they donate the same amount of money that their employees do (sometimes they even double this amount!). Many also match employee volunteer hours with donations. Find out if your company offers these methods of nonprofit support and make an even greater difference! IRA Distribution: Make a tax-free transfer of funds from an IRA to A&F! If you are 70 ½ or over and the distribution is sent directly from your IRA administrator to A&F, it is a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) and is not included as taxable income. QCDs also count toward required minimum distributions (RMDs), helping donors comply with IRS withdrawal rules. Stock Donation: Gifts of stock can be a tax-efficient way to support A&F. Donors can avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value of the stock and deduct the full fair market value as a charitable contribution. We can provide your financial advisor with information on how to transfer the shares. As always, consult your financial advisor for your individual situation

Tune into our latest podcast as Syreeta and Sheila talk with special guest and Always & Furever founder Jen Dulski. Want to learn more about our rescue? Check out our podcast, so many amusing episodes and even more amazing people that make this magic happen. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1njn7jkqt2UItHZrsT8sIs?si=uHtcKEqjS--dRAyhVwBNcQ

Take a close look at this precious soul. Defeated. Scared Left to die in a shelter that has no space to begin with. Left to die in the hands of a system that doesn’t use a typical euthanasia process but a barbaric one. A catch pole to secure them and a heart stix (see below for definition) to kill them. This happens more often than I like to say. In rural towns where resources are minimal and shelters few- but strays and surrenders very high! Hearing that this precious soul only had hours left to live we could only do one thing- set up a transfer and get him out. In doing so I trust in my village that we will figure out a way to help him. Help him find a home and love that he will feel and never be afraid again. Rescue doesn’t stop for the holiday or slow down. Just the opposite actually. And this week while many will be celebrating- animals will still be suffering. So with This sweet soul needing help- we look to his needs. Medical will be needed - he’s been a stray and left to fend for himself a while. He has teeth that are completely worn down and ears that look like they have been cropped by a butcher. He needs a home. He needs love and care. He will also need a place to land. Yo decompress. And to find a forever. Help us while we start the process of helping him. We named him Polaris. This name has the Meaning “big and bright North Star”. And that’s exactly what he is. The most beautiful star. One we will love unconditionally from this moment on. Help us make him feel like the shining star we know he is and deserves to be. He has said to be gentle and sweet. Quiet and loving. Keeps his kennel clean and is affectionate to all who give him attention. Let’s show him Our love too. ❤️ ⭐️To adopt or foster: Always and furever.org/forms ⭐️To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 ***** A heart stick is a method of euthanasia in which a needle is inserted directly into the heart to deliver a lethal injection. This technique is formally known as intracardiac injection. When performed on an animal that is fully unconscious or deeply sedated, it can be a quick and painless way to administer euthanasia. However, when done on a fully conscious animal, it can cause extreme pain, fear, and distress. This method is controversial and is typically considered inhumane for conscious animals. Ethical guidelines, such as those set by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), emphasize that intracardiac injections should only be used when the animal is unconscious, anesthetized, or unable to feel pain due to severe conditions. In shelter or animal control environments, the misuse of this method has been widely criticized as a cruel practice, leading to calls for reform and more humane euthanasia protocols.

Happy one year anniversary to us from purchasing the former Pound from the City of Osawatomie for just over $50,000. After putting in new kennels (over $50,000) a new AC ($10,000) new floors ($10,000) new septic (almost $40,000) fences (almost $100,000 to enclosed the entire property ad play yards and keep our team members and animals safe) this is just a glimpse of what we have all contributed to, to make a run down shed (the appraiser gave a $0 value) that the state was going to shut down the Pound if the City didn't buy new kennels. They told us they couldn't afford it, and we offered to take over. We still have over $250,000 to raise to complete the renovations but I KNOW we will raise it. For one entire year we have taken in every stray animal within the city limited from the Osawatomie Police free of charge. Why? Because it was always about the animals. Because thats exactly what we did for the four and a half years before that as volunteers. We covered all the vaccinations, medical, food, staffing because in the end all that matters is love. It's about finding a way to work together to make what others deem impossible, possible. Check out our recent renovations! This is the video we posted last year. It shows how it used to be. Our renovations will be done in a few months and we have a long way to go with fundraising but we will never stop. A meeting & greet room, play yards, full fenced in property, security cameras, new kennels, new floors additional space and a human BATHROOM and office! From an all kill shelter to a true no kill shelter, the road was not easy, it still isn't but nothing in life truly worth doing ever is. ❤️ We are 100% run off faith and donations. Our dream is to wake up in a world where every soul is treated with kindness, dignity, respect, and most importantly, their life has been touched by love, even if only for a moment. That is our mission. That is our vow. Your donations keep this beautiful dream going. Please help share our story so that we can meet this incredible Thanksgiving match. If we raise up to $25,000, dollar for dollar will be doubled, and we will have raised $50,000 to help cover our operating costs. We take the old, the sick, the dying. We take the ones nobody else wants. We believe in life and love and know there are people that share these same values. Your donation truly can make a difference, and every shelter should be filled with love. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/thanksgiving-double-donation-challenge?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1m3vaqqR1hglOQzU7JIqJNEsyzxV_ncNqWaugtwvXZOdjMmAjBFSafG_8_aem_-rybmNXbGpyn2Cdd3v-AoQ Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donateWays to help as year-end approaches Corporate Giving: Take advantage of corporate giving programs; make sure to submit all eligible donations and volunteer hours for employer match! Supporters can greatly increase the impact of their donation and volunteering through corporate giving. Many companies offer matching gift programs where they donate the same amount of money that their employees do (sometimes they even double this amount!). Many also match employee volunteer hours with donations. Find out if your company offers these methods of nonprofit support and make an even greater difference! IRA Distribution: Make a tax-free transfer of funds from an IRA to A&F! If you are 70 ½ or over and the distribution is sent directly from your IRA administrator to A&F, it is a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) and is not included as taxable income. QCDs also count toward required minimum distributions (RMDs), helping donors comply with IRS withdrawal rules. Stock Donation: Gifts of stock can be a tax-efficient way to support A&F. Donors can avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value of the stock and deduct the full fair market value as a charitable contribution. We can provide your financial advisor with information on how to transfer the shares. As always, consult your financial advisor for your individual situation

All Mama Lucy did was bark and leadership at Wichita Animal Shelter deemed her dangerous and is going to kill her and leave her new born babies without her TODAY. EMAIL: Purcell to review this case and allow Lucy to live and remain with her pups please reach out to him, Joe Sullivan the Chief of Police and City Council. [email protected] [email protected] Everyone please call your Wichita city council. So many have died at the hands of their new leadership, and everything is changing for the worse there. 💔

PLEASE SHARE: In 2024, we came together to achieve the extraordinary and saw our beautiful boy TK and Coppers dream come true. A true home of their own, safe and loved forever. We believed in a dream so big that it could only come true if all of us truly believed. Together, we transformed what others deemed impossible into reality. We chose to invest in lives that others discarded, those deemed worthless or expendable. We built a sanctuary for two little pups destined to be with us furever, showering them with the love they deserved. We made magic happen simply by seeing their worth. And now, we’re asking you to continue this dream with us. Help us build six tiny duplexes—12 tiny homes—for the souls who cannot be around other dogs. These are the ones who have waited over a year, and in Edison’s case, over three years, at our Missouri location. These are the souls waiting for their little home, even if it’s with us, because they are often overlooked, bypassed, and forgotten. Edison, Bones, Eclipse, Green Bean, Joy, Millie, Darrell, Bucky, Cranberry, Pritchett, Duke, and Angel. They are adoptable, but because they are not good with other dogs, people see only liability and risk. We want easy. But we are a rescue that doesn’t do easy. We do what’s right. And we do it with love. With the new homestead, we’ve been zoned as an animal shelter. While we don’t yet have the $4 million needed to renovate the larger building, we do have the faith and courage to believe we can come together to build these tiny homes. All in, it will be $400,000 for 12 tiny homes. We know it may seem like a lot, but absolutely every single one of these souls is worth it. Ask yourself: What would you do for your own dog? With your support, these homes can be completed in just six months. The survey and site plans are underway, and these homes will be modeled after the beautiful spaces we’ve already created for TK and Copper. We’re also bringing back Tiny Home Tuesday! Ten dollars. Twenty dollars. Any amount makes a difference. When one person has faith, it can move mountains. We’ve seen it. We know it. We feel it. We believe it. There can be a world where all souls matter and all souls deserve love. And we plan to keep proving that and living it—one tiny home at a time. You can be a part of this movement. You can change the world, one single soul at a time, just by believing and giving—all that you can—towards a cause you know truly makes a difference. Not only in these dogs’ lives, but in the lives of the humans who care for them. Every day, in every way, you fill the world with love by giving your heart, your soul, your time, your prayers, and your hope. Together, we will continue to make magic happen. Ways to Donate: Mail a check: Always & Furever, 23595 West 223rd Street, Spring Hill, Kansas, 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Other Ways to donate Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 PayPal [email protected] Vemno AlwaysandFurever Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Ways to help as year-end approaches Corporate Giving: Take advantage of corporate giving programs; make sure to submit all eligible donations and volunteer hours for employer match! Supporters can greatly increase the impact of their donation and volunteering through corporate giving. Many companies offer matching gift programs where they donate the same amount of money that their employees do (sometimes they even double this amount!). Many also match employee volunteer hours with donations. Find out if your company offers these methods of nonprofit support and make an even greater difference! IRA Distribution: Make a tax-free transfer of funds from an IRA to A&F! If you are 70 ½ or over and the distribution is sent directly from your IRA administrator to A&F, it is a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) and is not included as taxable income. QCDs also count toward required minimum distributions (RMDs), helping donors comply with IRS withdrawal rules. Stock Donation: Gifts of stock can be a tax-efficient way to support A&F. Donors can avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value of the stock and deduct the full fair market value as a charitable contribution. We can provide your financial advisor with information on how to transfer the shares. As always, consult your financial advisor for your individual situation

SAVE THE DATE!!! THE FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST IS OUR VERY FIRST ALWAYS & FUREVER HOMECOMING! 2025! OK it's basically our Gala with a new name and new venue (tbd) but the weekend is set. Book your travel plans black out your calenders and come to Kansas to pawty!!! Toebeans is ready!!!

PLEASE SHARE: Prayer Warriors, we need you. This sweet 10-month-old puppy came into the emergency clinic last night, and her situation is critical. ‼️ Emergency ‼️ She was rushed in with a suspected foreign body and is very sick. After evaluation, it was confirmed she has ingested multiple items, including a tampon, and needs immediate surgery to save her life. Her case is urgent and heartbreaking. Her story is also one that reminds us why we do what we do. This puppy's owner has struggled to provide a safe environment, and this isn’t the first time she has faced dangerous situations. They’ve made the difficult decision to surrender her, knowing it isn’t the best home for her. The good news is that a compassionate vet tech who met her at the hospital has stepped forward to foster and possibly adopt her. This means she will have the care she needs to recover and the chance to find a loving forever home. At Always & Furever, we say yes when it’s life or death, but we also walk through every step of the process to ensure that animals who need us have a chance at a safe, loving future. We consider every detail, from medical care to whether the home is the right fit, to ensure these souls are never let down again. Her surgery is estimated to cost $2,500–$5,000. We know it’s a leap of faith, but we believe in the power of community to come together to save her life and give her a second chance. Here’s how you can help: Pray for her strength and recovery. Share this post to help us spread the word. Donate to support her urgent care We will keep you updated as we move through this journey with her. Thank you for being part of her story and for believing, as we do, that every life deserves a chance. She deserves the chance to play and be a puppy again. She needs prayer. Shares and donations if we want to get her through this. Adopt or foster : alwaysandfurever.org/forms To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Rest in heaven now our little angel 😇 🐾 🌈 💔 It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news we hoped we’d never have to. Despite fighting with everything we had, our precious Maggie has crossed the rainbow bridge. Maggie’s faced so much before she came into our care—abandoned by her previous family when they didn’t want to cover her medical needs, enduring multiple health crises, she swallowed a tampon and other garbage, but that was just the beginning of her problems that we found out about. Maggie’s body was fighting against her in ways we couldn’t overcome. She suffered from megophsatus, pancreatitis, complications with her breathing that are all too common in her breed, and issues with her third eyelids. We worked tirelessly to ease her pain, keep her comfortable, and give her every chance to recover. No matter what we could do, the best prognosis was to prolong her life in a hospital with no hope of recovery, and that is a life we could not give her. She deserved so much more than the hand she got in her short little life. While her time with us was far too short, we hope Maggie knew how deeply she was loved. From the moment she came to us, she became part of our family. She was cherished, held close, and surrounded by compassion until her final breath. Maggie’s life mattered. Though her journey on earth has ended, we will carry her spirit in our hearts and continue fighting for the voiceless, the abandoned, and the forgotten. Run free, Maggie. You are no longer in pain, and you will always be loved. Update: some might wonder why we are posting maggie so much, but she needs your prayers.She's not getting better. She had her surgery ( she ate a tampon and other garbage, and her owner surrendered her versus getting the help she needed.This is not the first time she has done this too) and she should be getting better. They can’t get her out of the oxygen chamber yet. Please keep our beautiful little girl who is fighting for her life in your thoughts and prayers. PLEASE SHARE: Maggie Needs Your Help and Prayers More Than Ever as shes getting worse and her bill is now over $5,000 as we fight to save her life. Her previous family abandoned her when they didn’t want to cover the cost of her care, and this isn’t the first time she’s faced such a situation. But just because someone else gave up on her doesn’t mean we should. We know we rarely get this breed in, but Maggie’s life matters just as much as everyone else’s. She deserves a chance to feel love and safety, and we are doing everything we can to give that to her. From Dr. Visser at Blue Pearl: > “I’m so sorry to see that she’s back. When I look at her this morning, her lungs sound worse than they were over the weekend, and she’s been pretty nauseous overnight. She hasn’t vomited, but she’s showing signs of nausea—lip puffing, hyper-salivating, and just looking like she feels awful. I’d recommend starting with an ultrasound ($600-$700) and a recheck X-ray ($200) to figure out what’s going on in her belly—whether it’s gastritis, inflammation, or intestinal slowing causing her to feel this way. From there, we’ll determine the next steps.” This is urgent. Maggie needs your prayers and support now more than ever. We are committed to fighting for her life, but the costs are mounting quickly. Please help us save Maggie. Her situation is critical, and she is relying on all of us to give her the chance her former family denied her. Every donation counts and helps us move closer to giving her a future filled with love and care. To donate: 🌟 alwaysandfurever.org/donate 🌟 Venmo: AlwaysandFurever 🌟 PayPal: [email protected] 🌟 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 We are determined not to give up on her. Thank you for your prayers, shares, and donations. Keep fighting little one, please just keep fighting ***************History**********? Maggie needs your prayers still: surgery is done but she's not out of the woods. Our sweet girl is not feeling well and will be staying overnight again. She’s been put back on fluids and IV medications to stabilize her condition. This little one has had a rough start. She ingested a tampon, along with several other foreign objects in her stomach. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time she’s been in this situation. Her previous family faced similar emergencies in the past but ultimately chose to surrender her instead of covering the cost of surgery. Now she’s in our care, and we are doing everything possible to give her the chance she deserves. The team is also taking her back to Blue Pearl for a Cerenia injection, as she hasn’t been able to keep her oral medications down. This is another $1,000 on top of the $3,000 we still need to raise to cover her care. We need your help now more than ever. She’s fighting so hard, and we are doing everything we can to save her, but we can’t do it alone. Her condition is critical, and this continued care is her only chance. Please, if you’re able, join us in saving her life. Your donation, no matter the amount, will make a difference. To donate: 🌟 alwaysandfurever.org/donate 🌟 Venmo: AlwaysandFurever 🌟 PayPal: [email protected] 🌟 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 She’s in the best hands, but her road to recovery is costly. Together, we can pull her through. Please pray for her, share her story, and give if you’re able. She’s counting on all of us.

Hi, my name is Drei! I’m a super sweet young dog who was left all alone at a kill shelter. I only have three legs, and my back right knee needs surgery. But guess what? That doesn’t stop me from loving everyone I meet! A kind vet once told my friend, “God gave dogs four legs so that when He needed one back, they wouldn’t mind.” I don’t mind—I just need a little help to live my best life! I’m great with kids and other dogs, and I have so much love to give. But I need a foster or adopter to show me what a home feels like. With a new leg (a prosthetic!) and surgery, I’ll be able to run, play, and enjoy the happy life every dog deserves. Will you be my hero? Whether it’s opening your home or donating to help me get my new leg, every bit of kindness gets me closer to feeling better and finding my Furever family. Thank you for believing in dogs like me! You can donate here: To donate: 🌟 alwaysandfurever.org/donate 🌟 Venmo: AlwaysandFurever 🌟 PayPal: [email protected] 🌟 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 With love and hope, Drei * a new prosthetic custom made for him is $2,000 and his surgery could be around $4,000

‼️ URGENT: THREE DAYS LEFT BEFORE KONA MUST RETURN TO THE SHELTER‼️ We are running out of time to find beautiful Kona a home before she has to come back to the shelter—a place where she struggled deeply. Her foster mom loves her dearly, and it’s breaking her heart that we haven’t found a home for her yet. Let’s not let Kona down. Please share, share, share! 💓 12-year-old lab mix 💓 Cuddly, sweet, and low maintenance 💓 Still playful and full of life 💓 Best as the only dog, but she will fill your heart with endless love Kona is a truly special soul who deserves a safe and loving home. After thriving for a year in her foster home, she now faces returning to the shelter unless we find her a new family immediately. We can’t let this sweet girl spend her golden years in stress and uncertainty. She’s waiting for someone to give her the love and stability she craves. Whether forever, for the holidays, or even just for a temporary foster—please open your heart and home to Kona. She needs you now more than ever. 💓 To adopt, foster, or even take Kona on a date, visit www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms 💓 #SaveKona #AdoptDontShop #FosterLove #UrgentAdoptionNeeded #KansasCity

God, if you could please give us one more miracle for our beautiful boy Drummond, we would appreciate it. He is gentle, loving, and sweet, and more than anything, he deserves peace. He is on pain meds right now, and we will not let him suffer if his condition doesn't improve by morning. We will help him to heaven in the arms of those who love him. Please guide us on this journey. As our hearts are broken for one more soul, someone else is neglected, but we love with all our hearts. We know you work miracles. We know you can do anything. We are trusting him in your hands now and in the care of his amazing doctors We love you sweet Drummond. Sleep is healing sweet boy. All our prayers are for a better tomorrow.

Two seniors. ❤️ Both needing help. You see their owner was older and there is no other family. And the owner passed away. Leaving these two sweet souls alone and now homeless. So they have been moved to animal control. They are confused. They feel lost They are seniors and just need a home with love and care. We are told they are not acting bonded. So the possibility of adopting them out separate will be decided once they get Into our care. For now we need to help both!!! But if you can Open your heart and home they both need all of us!!! ❤️ they need out of a kennel, off of the cold cement floor and into a loving home. Both are over 9-10 years Both are great with other dogs. And very sweet with people. Reach out to us. Let’s be part of their next chapter. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms If you could help with their vet care- we would be so appreciative!! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: AlwaysandFurever PayPal: [email protected] Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

We’re thrilled to share that our podcast, The Doggone Truth About Rescue, has officially surpassed 25,000 downloads! Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, and believed in this incredible dream. Your love for rescue makes all the difference! 🐾 If you haven’t tuned in yet, what are you waiting for? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, or any major streaming platform. 🐕 Let’s keep sharing the truth about rescue together—one download at a time! Which episode has been your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! ❤️ #TheDoggoneTruth #PodcastMilestone #25KStrong

♥️WOW! What a wonderful day ! ♥️ 14 beautiful souls saved and off to start their new lives so many people came together to help so many beautiful pups today. ❤️14 lives!!! ❤️ The weather created more challenges, but each person that was part of this transport made the commitment and followed through. And I am thrilled to say that All doggies and volunteers are safe and home tonight!! Snuggled in. ❤️ All of the animals saved were part of a large hoarding case where multiple animal were in need. The cry for help went out and all of us put a hand in and did what we could. The outcome today was 14 lives saved from Euthanasia! Thank you to all the drivers for making this freedom ride a reality. Without your dedication, commitment, and kindness these pups would never be saved. Thank you to the rescues who tagged these beautiful pups to give them the life filled with love and happiness they so deserve. @Kellie Granfield with The Good Life Rescue out of Nebraska @Tracy Paige with Saving Death Row Dogs out of Topeka @Tia Ezell with the Lawrence Humane Society @Cassie Weber with Mid-America Pit Bull Rescue out of Kansas City @kara Burhow & @Holly Sue Kilstrom with Oh My Dog Rescue out of Urbandale, IA Thank you to Beauties & Beasts and the Liberal Animal Shelter for the use of their vans for the first two legs of this drive. Passion, commitment, and tireless efforts went into to helping find places for these poor, sweet, innocent souls to have a new lease on life. Holly Fabian and Kellie Grandfield - ita a joy to save animals with you. And I will do it over and over again!! Special thanks to Craig Elford and Ginger Thull for working their magic and creating a seamless transport that ensured all (volunteers and animals) were all safe. We are really blessed to volunteer and work with so many incredible individuals and rescues. Please know how much you are all appreciated. And Thank you just doesn’t seem enough! This is one part of Rescue that makes you feel so many emotions. The highs and lows of saving who you can. Helping as many as you can. And doing all of it with devoted people by your side. Tonight everyone can take a sign of relief knowing all the good done. So browse through the pictures and you too will feel grateful for all the love that was given! Great job to all! Everyone should sleep well tonight! ❤️ especially all the sweet doggies - so much love to all!

We need your help. This is not an easy post to write, nor is it ever an easy act. We are a rescue that takes in the ones others look past—the extreme medical cases, the old, the sick, and yes, even the dying. Only 15 days into January, we are facing close to $35,000 in vet bills. These are not ordinary vet expenses such as neuters, vaccines, preventatives, or even heartworm treatments (which, if you know our rescue, have sadly become an ordinary medical expense with the number of dogs we have taken in heartworm positive). These expenses include cancer treatments, amputations, dental care, upper respiratory infections, medical boarding, ER visits, ICU stays, oxygen, ultrasounds, MRIs, neurologist and orthopedic appointments, internal specialists, kidney support, diabetic support, mastectomies, and C-sections. You name the surgery, you name the care, you show us the animal in need, and we are the rescue that steps up to the plate—not because we have excess funds, but because we have exponential faith that somehow, someway, every single one of us will be called to give more than we ever thought we could. We believe every soul deserves a chance: to have someone fight for their life to matter and to have the care and love they deserve, even if it is only in a compassionate, loving goodbye. So we have a very big ask—to help us help them. Share, pray, and come together to save the ones others look past. If you have given before, you are already a hero. If you are called to give again, you’d be saving another life in need. So many animals need us to never give up and to always believe that we will find a way, even when it sometimes feels impossible. The total estimated cost for the care of all the listed animals is just under $35,000—and that’s just our major medical expenses, not even the ordinary medical costs of everyday life in rescue for the over 300 animals in our care. Take a moment to read below, look at their faces, see their stories, and tell me you wouldn’t do anything and everything to save them too. We may be the only family they ever have. The Stories Behind the Faces Drummond: $3,500 — Saved from a high-kill shelter/mercy euthanasia. ICU treatment and consultation/treatment at K-State to address cancer in both back legs. Viola: $1,000 — Saved from a high-kill shelter (over 10 years old). URI treatment, dental care, spay, and medical boarding. Teeth extractions are an additional cost. Jason Kelce (JK): $2,000 — Saved from a high-kill shelter (over 10 years old). Peeing blood, bloody diarrhea, heart concerns, multiple vet issues, and medical boarding until he can be transported to Kansas. Flora and Fauna: $1,200 — Seven-month-old stray sisters found roaming the country, euthanasia listed for fear at a high-kill shelter. URI treatment, spay, heart care, and medical boarding. Edgar: $1,825 — Euthanasia listed for age and medical at a high-kill shelter. Freedom ride tumors erupted and were covered in blood. Bloodwork, dental, ulcerated masses, heart care, and medical boarding. Teeth extractions are an additional cost. Otter: $365 — Saved from a high-kill shelter, euthanasia listed for age. Bloodwork, dental care, vaccines, and heart care. Furgus: $900 — Saved from a high-kill shelter, euthanasia listed for age and medical needs. Abner: $6,065 — Found in a box, dumped in the country, starved and in kidney failure, emaciated with an infected toe that ate into his foot. Needs toe amputation, neuter, kidney support, and heartworm treatment (an additional $500). Drei: $5,000 (sponsored) — Leg amputation (already done) and FHO surgery. Glinda: $4,500 — Came to us from a local shelter with no interest. Found as a stray, 13 years old. Neuro consult, MRI, and chest films. Bernadette: $2,000 — Owner died, ended up at a rural pound, euthanasia listed for age and space. Bloodwork, dental, spay, mastectomy, and X-rays. Teeth extractions are an additional cost. Eloise: $3,000 — Owner died, ended up at a rural pound, euthanasia listed for age and space. Specialized tumor removal surgery for mammary chain tumors. Mary Joy: $3,000 — Specialized spay at Mission due to neurological issues and MRI. Griffin: $2,000 — Embedded harness in a six-month-old puppy, owner surrender. ICU care and stay. Kamilla: $4,000 — Owner surrender (transferred to another rescue after surgery). In labor, two puppies died at home, two in her belly, one stuck in the birth canal. Emergency surgery to save her life. George: Monitoring — Dumped in a field, saved from a rural shelter, 9 years old. Awaiting results from tumor removal surgery. Ace: $3,000 — Saved from a shelter he was declining at due to stress. Surgery on front leg. Your donations help cover the life-saving medical care, surgeries, and treatments these animals so desperately need. Every penny makes a difference and brings us one step closer to healing these precious souls. Donate Today: Website: AlwaysandFurever.org/donate PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever Address: 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/medical-miracles Thank you for your continued support. Together, we are giving these animals the love and care they deserve and showing the world that every soul matters. #NotYourAverageShelter

Our staff comes in everyday 365 days a year to keep our mission going. They do it not just because they have to, but because they love making a difference in every soul they come across🐾 All of these souls are available for adoption🐾 💕🐾 LINK TO ADOPT OR FOSTER 🐾💕 Alwaysandfurever.org/forms #adoptdontshop #rescue #adopt #rescuedog #adoptme #notyouraverageshelter #kansascity #dogsoftiktok #myfavoritebreedisrescued #kcmo #shelterdog #reactivedogsaregooddogs Almost 6,000 lives saved and we are only just beginning. 100% run off donations, faith and love. Alwaysandfurever.org/donate PayPal: [email protected] Venmo AlwaysAndFurever (Charity) Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083

Welcome Myrtle to our little red barn, filled with love. Dumped on the side of the road in rural Oklahoma, sweet Myrtle will only know love from here on out. Happy Sunday my wonderful furry friends who are all waiting for a home #foster #adopt #youcanmakeadifference #nevertoolateforahappyeverafter ❤️ 💕 Almost 6,000 lives saved in just 6 and a half years and each and every one has been touched with love- we are only just beginning Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill KS 66083 Alwaysandfurever.org/donate PayPal [email protected] #notyouraverageshelter [email protected]

Please share: we need your help. We’ve been called to a heartbreaking situation in Wichita, and we’re asking for your help. In a home that once held love and memories, over 20+ cats are now struggling to survive. Two people lived here—a husband and wife. Tragically, the wife passed away, and the husband is now in a medical facility. He will not be returning, and what’s been left behind is unimaginable. This isn’t about judgment; it’s about understanding. Hoarding is a disease, and even the kindest, most well-intentioned people can fall victim to it. It’s an illness that can spiral out of control, leaving devastation in its wake. These were good people who got very sick, and now 20+ innocent souls are paying the price. The cats don’t seem completely feral. Some came out for food, which gives us hope. But they will likely need extended time in foster homes for socialization and rehabilitation. The family members helping with this situation are deeply embarrassed but have been incredibly kind and supportive. They had no idea this was happening—no one had been inside the home for over 20 years. We have permission to share this story and the photos, but we ask you to look beyond the images. Please set aside judgment, shaming, and even the need to understand how this happened. What matters most now is what we can do to help these cats. Right now, our sanctuary has room for just five of these sweet souls. That leaves 15 more needing safety, care, and love. If you feel called to foster, please apply today. If you’re with a rescue that has space, please reach out. And if you’re a spiritual person, we ask for your prayers, positive energy, and hope that we can bring these cats the brighter future they deserve. This is day one. We won’t stop. These cats deserve to know love, safety, and joy. We believe miracles are possible—it may take us a long time, but we won't stop until every last one is cared for and loved. If your heart is called to foster or adopt please apply today at alwaysandfurever.org/forms or if you're a rescue that an help please email [email protected] You can donate through: Our website: alwaysandfurever.love PayPal: [email protected] Mail: 23595 W. 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Venmo AlwaysAndFurever (Charity) 6,000 lives saved—and we’re only just beginning! Every donation you make keeps the love alive and our doors open. We are 100% donation-run, and every gift—no matter the size—makes a difference for these precious animals.

Scheduled to die at 2 o'clock at a kill shelter, we just found out about her. We could not let that happen. She was scared in a kennel but needed a chance, and we took it. Meet Divinity. Only love from here on out, my beautiful friend. Urgent ‼️ we need support!! 2pm euthanasia list deadline. She needs us. She needs a hero. Left to die. Wander the cold streets. Dumped and forgotten. She’s just a baby. Maybe 2 years old. She is in terrible shape and you can see the worry she feels. Little does she know- when they come to get her next- that will be it. Her time will be up. Why??? Because there are too many dumped and forgotten doggies. Not enough kennels anywhere. Every rescue is tapped out financially and emotionally- she may be a tough case. Why open up your heart again for something that no one else wants? For a life that already seems to have given up. Why ??? Because when I look at her, I do see the fear, I see worry, I see the need. Just because all those things are there doesn’t mean that they won’t go away with love, consistency, prayers, kindness, and help. She’s the exact reason why we do what we do. She’s not the picture of perfect she’s actually just the opposite and because of that I’m drawn to her. We should all be drawn to her. She’s not yet in our care - but I’d love for her to be. I’d love to save her. She is the picture of what is behind closed doors at many crowded shelters. 😔 So today help me think the difference in this doggie’s life. 💙Let’s not allow 2 PM today. Be her last breath. Let’s make a point to welcome her with open arms and open hearts get her the medical care she deserves and needs. Let’s help her decompress. Let’s help her find love. Let’s help her find Hope again If you can help us we need it!!! Be her hero. We will need a foster and or adopter. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms She’ll need prayers 🙏🏼and she’ll need financial help at the Vet veterinarian clinic. We will need to send her first to be able to be checked out and secured for Travel. She needs so much right now. We need all of our beautiful supporters praying and fighting for her. 🩷 6,000 lives saved in just six and a half years—thanks to your love and support, we’re only just beginning! Always & Furever is proud to be 100% donation-funded. Your generosity makes our mission possible. Donate today: 🌐 Website: www.alwaysandfurever.org 📍 Address: 23595 W. 223rd St., Spring Hill, KS 66083 💳 PayPal: PayPal Charity Link 🎉 Venmo: @AlwaysAndFurever (Charity account required to donate)

5 years later. We haven't forgotten. We never forget. We are always looking and we will always love you Plum Please help us find her and keep sharing Plums story. She was adopted out by us to a family who we found out gave her away without our permission or consent. Yes we have a legal contract requires them to return all our animals to us if something doesn't work but sadly in Plums case that didn't happen and now we don't know where she is other than one lead of Topeka, KS. She has been through hell in her short life and terribly mistreated and now failed again by humans. Our sweet, innocent, silly, amazingly loving and forgiving Plum. We hired a private investigator for over 6 months. We hired a pet psychic. They found nothing we tried to hire a lawyer. No one would take the case. The police said it was a civil matter and five years later, we are still praying.She can come home to us If prayer and love alone could bring her home she would be here. We know she's out there. We know she is alive. Now we need someone to recognize her. Email [email protected] with any leads. We love you Plum. We promise to never stop searching for you until you are home.

His eyes tell you he knows. But do you know? When an owner surrenders their dog to a high-kill shelter, they are placed at the top of the euthanasia list. Why? Because the shelter knows no one is coming for them. No hopeful searching, no chance of redemption—just a countdown to the end. This is what happened to Bop. He had a home. He had a family. Then one day he didn't. At just three years old, Bop was abandoned at a kill shelter. A beautiful, 110-pound lab with the gentlest, most loving spirit—yet here he is, heartbroken and confused, waiting for a miracle. We don’t know why he was given up, but we do know one thing: he deserves better. With space so limited, no soul is safe. And right now, Bop needs someone to fight for him. Someone to see his worth, to remind him that love still exists, and to give him the home he should have never lost. We know someone out there believes his life matters. If that’s you, please apply to foster or adopt today. And if you can’t, please share. Because the right home is out there, and together, we can find it. Bop, you are beautiful, and we love you and we are TAGGING you and brining you to us to make sure you only know love from here on out. This is our promise. 💖 Your Donations Keep Our Doors Open 💖 Your generosity allows us to save dogs like Bop—dogs who would have been left behind simply because no one came for them. January was our most extraordinary month of medical expenses ever, topping almost $65,000. Your support makes this work possible. 🔗 Donate Now alwaysandfurever.org/donate 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account only) 💳 PayPal: [email protected] 📢 Corporate Giving & IRA Distributions Your employer may offer matching donations, doubling your impact. And for those 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA is a tax-smart way to help animals in need. #FaithInTheJourney #AllSoulsDeserveLove ❤️ 🏡 #Foster #Adopt #YouCanMakeADifference

PLEASE SHARE - URGENT: We could not risk her losing her life and sent the tag to save her. Its impossible to look at this photo and not feel sick knowing someone hit her. Someone starved her. Someone hit her in the face. Then someone threw her away. And she ended up at a kill shelter. Now she’s at risk of losing her life. This tiny soul is only 37 pounds, malnourished, and fighting to survive. The vet believes it was blunt force trauma to her face, leaving her right eye lacerated with a mass behind it. She needs immediate vet care to have a chance at life. She is a blue Staffordshire Terrier—just a little pity, with a tragic, tragic past. Right now, she’s at a high-kill shelter in Oklahoma City, where animals who are sick or injured are at the top of the euthanasia list. She’s only around 2 years old, unspayed, and despite everything, she still deserves love, safety, and a future. We are tagging her tonight and will get her to medical boarding tomorrow, but we need your help to make it happen. Donations go directly toward her lifesaving medical care and for others just like her. We desperately need a foster or adopter in Oklahoma, Kansas, or Missouri to help her heal. If you can’t foster, please share—your shares bring funding, awareness, and lifesaving support. Please keep her in your prayers and shares. She is counting on us. All of us. Ways You Can Help: 🐾 Share! Help get dogs and cats into homes! 🙏 Pray! Because prayers change the world. 💖 Donate! One-time or monthly gifts save lives. 📈 Give through your IRA! (Qualified Charitable Distributions) 🏢 Employer matching & corporate giving 🌟 Sponsorships & legacy gifts 💌 Donate Today: 🔗 AlwaysandFurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💳 PayPal: [email protected] 🏦 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 ✨ Zeffy (no fees!): zeffy.com/fundraising/v-day-challenge #FaithInTheJourney ❤️ #AllSoulsDeserveLove 🏡 #Foster #Adopt #YouCanMakeADifference

2-15 7 pm update: Flores is NOT givng up! She’s fighting. She’s surviving. Against all odds, Flores is still here—because of love, because of hope, because of you. And yet… despite everything, she is the sweetest soul. The great report from KSate today is she is eating! She eats when she can. She rests when her body allows. She is on a constant pain drip, and her caregivers say she is comfortable! That is HUGE! Most of all, they say the pain is managed and she is so gentle and trusting and looks st them with only love. We have a long road ahead. One night at the emergency vet was $1,000. The next estimate is $10,000—for a CT scan, a much-needed spay and to remove the babies she tragically lost, and her eye needs to be removed and then the long journey of healing her broken body—her bilateral hip fractures, her shattered shoulder and leg, and even a skull fracture. We don’t know exactly what happened to her—whether she was beaten or struck by a car—but what we do know is heartbreaking. Her fractures are old, and they didn’t happen all at once. That means she has endured multiple traumatic events, suffering in silence, waiting for someone to see her, to save her. She waited at a high-kill shelter for six long days before we even knew about her. And the moment we did, we pulled her out immediately. Flores needs a miracle. But we’ve seen miracles before. And as long as she's not givng up neither are we!!! Please, keep the prayers coming. Keep believing in her. Keep sharing her story. Your faith is what keeps her strong. I know, with all my heart, she feels it. She knows she’s not alone. If you can donate, please do—every single dollar is a step toward healing. And if you can’t, please share. Pray. Believe. Because hope is stronger than suffering. Ways You Can Help: 🐾 Share! Help get dogs and cats into homes! 🙏 Pray! Because prayers change the world. 💖 Donate! One-time or monthly gifts save lives. 📈 Give through your IRA! (Qualified Charitable Distributions) 🏢 Employer matching & corporate giving 🌟 Sponsorships & legacy gifts 💌 Donate Today: 🔗 AlwaysandFurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💳 PayPal: [email protected] 🏦 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 ✨ Zeffy (no fees!): zeffy.com/fundraising/v-day-challenge #FaithInTheJourney ❤️ #AllSoulsDeserveLove 🏡 #Foster #Adopt #YouCanMakeADifference 2-15 update: PRAYER WARRIORS, her babies didn't survive f you're not familiar with her story, please read below—because what she has endured is beyond unimaginable. A bilateral hip fracture. A broken leg. A broken shoulder. A skull fracture. An eye that needs to be removed. And today, we learned something even more heartbreaking—Flores was pregnant. Two tiny babies were inside of her fragile, malnourished body, but no heartbeat. They did not survive. Given everything she has been through, they never could have. And now, she is being transferred to the surgery center at K-State so that they can be removed, to prevent them from draining what little strength she has left. She will also undergo a CT scan to determine if her brain is strong enough to withstand all that lies ahead. A CT scan is an imaging test that helps doctors see inside her body (brain), ensuring she has the best possible chance to recover. If it's not we will lovingly and compassionately help our beautiful girl to heaven. The estimate for these first critical steps is $10,000. Some may say she isn’t worth it. But how can you put a price on a life? If this were someone you loved, what would you do? Flores has no one—no one but us. And we will fight for her. We will believe in her. We will show her that love still exists in this world. I know you believe that too. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here. You wouldn’t follow us. You wouldn’t believe, as we do, that every soul matters. Every soul deserves love. Please, pray for Flores. Pray for her strength, for her healing, and for the hands that will be caring for her today. And if you can, please donate. No amount is too small. Keep fighting, beautiful Flores. You have an army of love behind you. And to your little ones in heaven—we see you, we love you, and we never give up on you. Ways You Can Help: 🐾 Share! Help get dogs and cats into homes! 🙏 Pray! Because prayers change the world. 💖 Donate! One-time or monthly gifts save lives. 📈 Give through your IRA! (Qualified Charitable Distributions) 🏢 Employer matching & corporate giving 🌟 Sponsorships & legacy gifts 💌 Donate Today: 🔗 AlwaysandFurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💳 PayPal: [email protected] 🏦 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 ✨ Zeffy (no fees!): zeffy.com/fundraising/v-day-challenge #FaithInTheJourney ❤️ #AllSoulsDeserveLove 🏡 #Foster #Adopt #YouCanMakeADifference Update: 10pm Friday night. Before I head to bed tonight - my heart is thinking of our new friend Flores. The struggles she has faced. The fear and pain endured. How badly she needed help. How badly she needed support. How badly she needs us now Tonight I am grateful. For each of you helping, praying and financially supporting her needs. Tonight I know, because of everyone’s support she is at KState vet hospital- and while she has a very long, grueling road ahead of her- I know she is safe. She is being loved and cared for and tonight she has medicine to help her rest. Read her story- share that story - and then help us write the next chapter. Make her story better then she ever dreamed of. But in order to do that we need everyone pulling together to help her. Help her through the multiple surgery’s, the pain and the fear she may have too. Help her feel our love. Help her know we are with here and never again will she be alone. She deserves all of our love. Rest means healing- so tonight I pray 🙏🏼 for a peaceful rest for her. And tomorrow I pray God gives her more strength to continue to be brave. Shes shown us her strength already her will to live - she is mighty! We love you already sweet Flores. We are all here with you. ❤️ **************************************** Update : 2/14 12 noon Big trip today!! Our brave girl is in route to kstate. Where surgery and healing and recovery will begin. All loaded up, love and care and support are with her. . Her IV is taped and in place as she is is getting pain meds and we are making sure she stays as comfortable as possible on this trip. Our plan - She Should sleep the entire trip. Continue to keep the prayers coming. She feels them she knows that we are pulling for her and we will do everything in our power to help her heal mentally and physically. Her story is one of sadness with everything she’s had to endure her. We just want to make sure she knows how very important she is. How very loved she is. Continue to pray continue to share her story and help us with all the financial obligations we will have. She is worth it. No beautiful soul should have to suffer the way she has suffered now is the time to show her there are many heroes in this world and they’re all standing up for her.  *************** Update 2-13 10 pm: Flores has suffered more than any living being should, and we refuse to let her story end in pain. X-rays Confirmed the Unimaginable: Broken Right Leg – This will likely require surgery and weeks of restricted movement to heal properly. Broken Right Hip – While severe, the good news is that the way it is broken allows her to relieve herself on her own, which is critical for long-term recovery. Broken Right Shoulder – Another major fracture that will impact her mobility and require intensive care. Suspected Skull Fracture – We don’t yet know if there is brain damage, but we are monitoring her closely for any neurological signs. For nearly six days, she lay in the shelter, hurting and alone. The moment we found out about her, we rushed her to our trusted vet. She's under pain management control now, with our most trusted vets that without, we wouldn't be able to have saved her. But Flores’ injuries are beyond what any standard care can handle. Tomorrow, we are reaching out to K-State, where she will receive the specialized treatment she desperately needs. Her road to recovery will be long, painful, and expensive. She will need: Multiple surgeries to repair her fractures Strict crate rest and pain management to allow her bones to heal Extensive rehabilitation and therapy to regain her strength and mobility Ongoing neurological monitoring to assess any lasting effects from her skull injury Until she is stable, they will not be able to remove her eye, but with the pressure building. She is on meds for that as well.As soon as she is able, they will. Despite Everything, She is Still Fighting. Right now, they are using a harness to help her stand, and despite all she has endured, she remains unbelievably gentle and trusting. It is shocking how much love she still has to give. We are so incredibly grateful for the amazing vets who are helping us fight for Flores. She is not giving up, and neither will we. Please, share Flores’ story. She did not survive all of this for nothing. Whatever she needs, we will find a way. If you can donate, if you can pray, if you can simply help us spread her story, you are a part of her journey to healing. Flores deserves to know only love and peace ❤️ #FloresFightbabygirlFight Update: prayers Needed!!!!! PLEASE SHARE - URGENT: if you remember yesterday, we told you about a beautiful life that had suffered a traumatic injury!!! See story below) Today she made her courageous drive over to the vet clinic, where she is being evaluated - The pictures below are not easy to see, but at the time that she was found you’ll notice the picture where her eye is incredibly red and swollen today it’s even worse- 🙏🏼 The vets are now assessing- fluilds and pain meds are being administered…. 😔she has a possible broken leg/ 😔possible skull facture/ 😔possibly hit by a car and as scary and awful as this is to say- 😩she may have been beat with a bat she has abscesses and other wounds- she has so many things going on she needs us!!!! 🙏🏼 She needs all of our prayers, Thoughts, and well wishes And most importantly, she needs a place to heal and feel safe again ❤️FOSTER NEEDED AlwaysAndFurever.org/forms ❤️ Please send love, prayets and the financial support!! she needs us!!! her name is #Flores 🌼 ******************************** We could not risk her losing her life and sent the tag to save her. It’s impossible to look at this photo and not feel sick knowing someone hit her. Someone starved her. Someone hit her in the face. Then someone threw her away. And she ended up at a kill shelter. Now she’s at risk of losing her life. This tiny soul is only 37 pounds, malnourished, and fighting to survive. The vet believes it was blunt force trauma to her face, leaving her right eye lacerated with a mass behind it. She needs immediate vet care to have a chance at life. She is a blue Staffordshire Terrier—just a little pity, with a tragic, tragic past. Right now, she’s at a high-kill shelter in Oklahoma City, where animals who are sick or injured are at the top of the euthanasia list. She’s only around 2 years old, unspayed, and despite everything, she still deserves love, safety, and a future. We are tagging her tonight and will get her to medical boarding tomorrow, but we need your help to make it happen. Donations go directly toward her lifesaving medical care and for others just like her. We desperately need a foster or adopter in Oklahoma, Kansas, or Missouri to help her heal. If you can’t foster, please share—your shares bring funding, awareness, and lifesaving support. Please keep her in your prayers and shares. She is counting on us. All of us. Ways You Can Help: 🐾 Share! Help get dogs and cats into homes! 🙏 Pray! Because prayers change the world. 💖 Donate! One-time or monthly gifts save lives. 📈 Give through your IRA! (Qualified Charitable Distributions) 🏢 Employer matching & corporate giving 🌟 Sponsorships & legacy gifts 💌 Donate Today: 🔗 AlwaysandFurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💳 PayPal: [email protected] 🏦 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 ✨ Zeffy (no fees!): zeffy.com/fundraising/v-day-challenge #FaithInTheJourney ❤️ #allsoulsdeservel🙏🏼

Update: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15xpZTHnC6/ IT'S A MIRACLE! See the link above OH MY GOODNESS SHE IS SAFE!!!! Update: 6pm 2/19 We have a small team out tonight. these pups needs us more than ever. The temps will be the coldest yet This is now moving to a group effort- help if you can We have 2 teams of trappers , A&F team and the amazinging team of kind neighbors watching, walking and calling out for these two pups. Now we need the rest of us to pray!!! Dumped and thrown away we hope they feel our love Please pray. We need them to give in and go to the traps They are smart they have made it this far- We are praying tonight is no different ***************** Update: 9am 2/19 we have had traps set since last night – team members have been out since the sun woke The wonderful neighbors in the area are also helping too Please keep praying We know she has to hears us, but she is afraid Right now we’re just trying to gain her trust to come out of the shadows and we pray she stops running please stay!! stay within the area pups!!! We want to help you both!! ❤️🙏🏼 We will continue to update as we know more throughout the day. **************************************  If you're not familiar with the situation from yesterday, we were tagged in a Facebook post about a dog on the side of the road in the cold, growling at a good Samaritan who had stopped to help. We saw the post and immediately jumped in our car. Why? Because we knew the weather was changing drastically, and there was little time before dark. And also, when a dog growls, it doesn’t always mean they’re aggressive. Most of the time, it just takes the right person with experience and the right energy to handle them and bring them to safety. Whenever we see the word “aggressive,” it’s like a light switch that says, “Wait a second. Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s something else.” But with the temperature dropping fast, we had to try. We aren't animal control, and we never will be, but if someone—human or animal—needs help and we might have a way, we at least have to try. By the time we got there, the sun had started to set. It was only 6 p.m., but we started walking and searching. It was maybe five degrees out. We met a neighbor who had also come out to look, and we learned that many neighbors and good Samaritans had already been trying to help and the Miami County Sherrif. We weren’t prepared. We had no flashlight, no gloves, no layers—just leashes, a rotisserie chicken we ran into and bought at Price Chopper and a catch pole, just in case she wasn’t the friendliest. We knew we had limited time, and it had already taken us over 30 minutes to get there. But there was no sign of her. It was pitch black in the woods and out in the country, and she had left her spot along the side of the road. What we did find out was heartbreaking. Last Saturday, a woman in a blue minivan drove out into the country, opened her door, and let go of her two pit bulls. One is the dog you see in the photo, and the other is still running in the pasture but seerks shelter in a barn nearby at night. The one in the photo keeps returning to the spot where she was abandoned—where she was left, waiting for the person who betrayed her, the one who dumped her in sub-zero temperatures and left her to die. I wish I could tell her that her owner isn’t coming back, that she could trust us, any of us—that she needed to trust us to save her life. But we never saw her that night. We left heartbroken but with a plan to return at sunrise so we could search deeper into the woods, rather than just around the creek and pasture. After we left, others stepped in. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., young staff members, local residents, and good Samaritans who had seen the post searched for her in the freezing cold. We messaged all throughout the night to see if any updates. None. The little sleep that found me I kept saving her in my dreams, if only dreams were reality too.... But one of the kind neighbors we spoke with last night reminded me how much this little community in rural Kansas has come together, giving their time, their hearts, and their love to search for her and restored her faith in humanity. No matter how impossible the odds may seem, we all believe she is worth trying to save. When we take a step back and look at this situation—all these people, bonded by love, despite this heartbreaking reality—it is nothing short of beautiful. Everyone working side by side towards a purpose larger then themselves, where no one seeks to gain anything from helping a soul who can never repay them other than the peace of knowing she may someday be safe and know peace too. This morning, we returned at sunrise, trudging through fresh snow, but with no luck in capturing her. Yet, against all odds, we found out that is alive! While searching the woods, right by where she was abandoned, she dashed past me at lightning speed. For a moment, I thought she was a ghost or another anima because I could not believe I acrually found her. But then I ran out of the woods, and there she was, sprinting across the pasture. There was no doubt—it was her. I followed her footprints back into the woods, but there was no way I could catch her. Then she disappeared again. Several hours later, knowing she needed more help than we could provide, we left once more. The amazing team at KC Trappers came out as soon as they heard and set two traps for her. I’m sure we did everything wrong. I saw her. I chased her. I must have scared her. I hope she’s not still running. I hope she found shelter, hiding in the warmth of someone’s barn. We all wanted to go back and keep searching, but the best thing to do now, they said, was to wait. If you step outside for even a moment, you know what her fate is likely to be… but still, we hold onto that tiny smidge of hope that she will be one of God's infinite miracles. It’s now 7:40 p.m., and I don’t have an update to share. I wish I did. I wish we had something more to say about this dog I only saw running for a few fleeting moments yet feel so deeply connected to. But I know so many people know her story and are praying too. Just those few hours in the cold sent a deep chill to our bones that has stayed with us all day. And I can only imagine what this sweet soul must be feeling after two days in these brutal elements. Tonight, we ask for a very special prayer, because the weather is supposed to be even worse than it has been. No one expected her to survive last night, yet this morning, she ran past us, in full flight mode—running for her life out of sheer fear. No matter how fast we could have run toward her, we never would have caught her. Our prayer tonight, if you can join us, is not just for her but for every soul enduring these conditions. We pray they find shelter, protection, and, no matter what, that they know not only God’s love but ours too. We pray that those without shelter feel God’s presence and know there are good people in this world who truly care and are trying. Even when we fail, we are trying. We may not be experts. We may not always know the right way. But to the wonderful people out there searching, YOU are the true heroes. To the little community that cares, to those who are praying and sending love—God sees and hears it all. And tonight, when you lay your head on your pillow, pull your blanket over you, and let your dogs out and then back in, think not only of this sweet soul but of all those who long for shelter and comfort. We pray that God eases the suffering of those with no other options. When these stories touch us personally, they open our eyes to a world where we realize how blessed we are—simply to have shelter. I only wish our Little Red Barn could be there for everyone, everywhere, in every way, so that every soul could know the warmth, love, and protection of God’s embrace. If you stayed with me to read this whole story, her story that we know, thank you. Every soul deserves to be known, to be seen, to be heard, and most importantly to be loved. We are not giving up. We never wi

Just days ago, sweet Flores was fighting for her life in a high-kill shelter in Oklahoma, carrying a burden no soul should ever bear. Inside her tiny body were the remains of her unborn babies—decomposed and mineralized—putting her at grave risk of sepsis. She needed an emergency spay, and in the process, she also lost an eye. But that wasn’t all. Her body told a heartbreaking story of past trauma—she had suffered a broken shoulder, a broken leg, and two broken hips. Yet, through it all, Flores never gave up. And neither did we. Today, this precious, resilient pittie has been released from K-State, and for the first time in what may be a very long time, she is on her way to a loving foster home—a place where she will know kindness, warmth, and safety. Miracles happen. Despite everything in this world, God is so good. He hears every single one of our prayers. And to the fosters who open their hearts to souls like Flores—you are the real heroes. Thank you for never giving up on her. This is just the beginning of her second chance.

We're not going to lie—this breaks our hearts for her. Just two weeks ago, the world was praying for Sally May to be found. And by the grace of God, we did. After being dumped in the countryside and surviving sub-zero temperatures that no one thought she could endure, she was finally safe. Terrified and running scared, she came into our care, and for a moment, we believed her story was turning around. She went to a loving, temporary foster, but it wasn’t the right fit. It was their first time fostering, and it was simply too much—and we completely understand. We are so grateful to them for opening their hearts and home to her. But now, Sally May needs someone with more experience—someone patient, understanding, and willing to help her work through her fears. She doesn’t know what’s happening. She’s been abandoned. We don’t believe she was ever an indoor dog before, but she’s trying. She’s learning house training, though she’s not perfect. She takes time to trust new people, and sudden movements scare her. If you look closely, you’ll see that her little body is covered in scars. We’ll never know what she’s been through, but we do know that she deserves better. Our shelter is a place of love, filled with the most wonderful staff—but it’s not a home. And Sally May deserves a family. One that will help her grow, trust, and gain confidence. Please, share her story. We weren’t fortunate enough to find the friend who was dumped with her, but we’re still searching. And now, we’re searching for the foster hero who will give Sally May the time, patience, and love she needs. We haven’t tested her with other dogs, but we know she was abandoned with one. No matter what, she’s going to need time. Do you have a safe place in your home and heart for Sally May? If so, we beg you—please email us or apply today. Thank you. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms to foster or email [email protected]

I was wrong, and I am so very thankful….. It began as getting to a place where we were not fearful of one another, then we started getting used to one another. Next, we advanced to trusting one another. With every throw of the ball, every rub of his belly, that trust grew. The respect of communication always present, but the trust was unmistakable. The final destination was loving one another, like REALLY REALLY loving one another. Like wrestle to the ground, dance around the kitchen, big, boisterous greetings, finding comfort in one another LOVE. That big beautiful head has graced my shoulder and soaked up more than a few tears and I know that comfort was reciprocal. And then I knew,. He was ready. He was ready for a new beginning, in his very own home, with his very own people. And somehow he knew too. That morning he was extra sweet, extra snuggly, and just extra peaceful. There was lots to say but only one of us cried (and it wasn’t him). Maddox and I had things to learn from eachother and i believe we are both better for it Thank you Jen Dulski , for filling in this particular gap in my faith, and for seeing what I could not. Maddox will always be a piece of my story, and I will always be a piece of his, and without you I would have missed out on all of it. #alwaysandfurever

❤️Willie Update❤️Jen Dulski said let's "Free Willy!" and tonight he busted out of the hospital after five days!!!! When I visited him Friday night his eyes could hardly open he felt so yucky after his injuries and then surgery but look at those eye tonight!!!Willie is ready to start healing but still has a ways to go and wanted everyone to know how much he appreciates the amazing support he received from everyone! When we left the Blue Pearl tonight the ladies at the front desk were taking pictures and goo gaaing over him and the staff in back sad to see him go. They were like with all he had gone through he just purrrrrrrrs oh and talks!!Give him a couple weeks and he will get his sutures removed, neutered and vaccines if ready!!! So he is on the "tail" end of being ready for adoption!Thanks to all for the donations and love - because of his support he was given a chance at furever!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

We have begged the city, city officials, and the police department to let us tag animals and save lives, but we are being blocked. Why? Because we refuse to sign an agreement with the Kansas Humane Society of Wichita that would silence us—an agreement that would prevent us from speaking out if something is wrong, from sharing the truth, from acknowledging that Wichita Animal Shelter is a kill shelter. The shelter is run by the police and paid for with your tax dollars. The citizens are funding this massive execution. Rescues should not be silenced. If there is nothing to hide, let the truth come out. This is your taxpayer money, Wichita. One in four animals that enter that shelter do not make it out alive. When rescues were actively involved, the euthanasia rate was as low as 2-4%. Under the leadership that has been promoted, the euthanasia rate is now the highest it has been in a decade. Wichita, demand better. The animals deserve it. The people fighting to save them deserve it. Something must change.

URGENT: PLEASE SHARE: Some love is so strong, so unwavering, that even in death, it does not part. Lulu and her female Great Pyrenees /boarder collie mix companion stood by their owner’s side until her very last breath. When she passed, they stayed—faithful, waiting, not knowing she was never coming back. It was only when her vet learned what had happened that help was sought, praying these sweet souls wouldn’t be sent to a kill shelter, which is what awaits them in their area. We can change their fate.(they are not bonded) Right now, the vet is holding them temporarily, but they need a foster or adopter urgently. They were deeply loved and cared for, and they deserve to feel that love again. Here’s what we know: 🐾 Lulu (Dane/Lab mix), 6-7 years old 🐾 Great Pyrenees, 5-6 years old (name pending) 🐾 Good with livestock and other animals 🐾 Vet history available—can confirm vaccines and both altered These dogs are not just looking for a home; they are searching for someone to remind them that love did not die with their person. If you can foster or adopt, please reach out immediately. Let’s honor the love they lost by giving them a second chance. Apply to foster or adopt at alwaysandfurever.org/forms if you can help or email us at [email protected] I know, with your help, we will find a way.

She needs one more day of antibotics to be stable enough for surgery. Now scheduled for 3-25 Update: she's at Blue Pearl now but too sick for surgery today needs fluids and antibiotics overnight. Note: this picture was taken at the OKC shelter when she wasn't in our care. She's at the er vet now Rochelle was left dying in OKC with a prolapse, completely covered in ticks, and in unimaginable pain. In her desperation, she had been picking, chewing, and even eating at the wound, causing severe damage and a hole in the tissue. She is extremely dehydrated and anemic, but despite everything, she is still fighting. The good news is that her liver and kidney values are normal, her hematocrit and white blood cell count are stable, her blood glucose is normal, and she is heartworm negative. She is receiving fluids, antibiotics, and pain management to stabilize overnight in preparation for a $5,000 surgery tomorrow. Her overnight care alone is $2,500, and she needs all the love and support we can give her. Please keep Rochelle in your thoughts as she fights for her second chance. We will update as we know more. WHY WHY WHY WAS SHE LEFT LAYING THERE LIKE THIS FOR DAY!!! WITHOUT A CONE!!!! SO MANY LEFT SUFFERING. HOW MANY ARE THERE WE DONT EVEN KNOW ABOUT. Please pray for Rochelle. Please pray for them all. How You Can Help 💛 Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other Ways to Give: 📈 IRA Distributions (QCDs): Donate tax-free if you’re 70 ½ or older. 📊 Stock Donations: Avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full value. 💙 Corporate Giving: Many employers match donations—check to maximize your impact! ‼️Emergency!!!!‼️ This poor sweet dog is dying in a shelter as I type. We need to act fast. We were alerted about her and dire need. We are under the assumption- There are some type of prolapse either rectum or vaginally and she needs us. Isvtheew a oupiy stuck??? We just dont know the situation we are walking into, but we do know she needs us and she needs us now!!!!🙏🏼  We are currently rushing around, trying to make all the arrangements to get her to an emergency hospital ASAP. If you can help in anyway…. please we have named her Rochelle as she needs a beautiful name and we know - no matter what she needs prayers . We literally just pulled another dog in emergency situation with a terrible eye tumor. It’s never ending. But we can’t take one and let another suffer. Please help us please help us and always as possible financially spiritually we need it all right right now!!! she needs us!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/AlwaysandFurever PayPal: https://paypal.me/alwaysandfurever?country.x=US&locale.x=en_

PLEASE SHARE: With the devastation across the midwest we need your help—right now. This weekend, we drove straight into the storm. What we witnessed wasn’t just bad weather—it was devastation. Missouri, Arkansas, and many parts of the Midwest were hit with what can only be described as a national disaster. Record floods. 50–70 mph winds. Tornadoes. We saw pastures turned into oceans, waves with whitecaps where cows should graze, and entire communities underwater and roadways vanished. It’s hard to describe it all, even though we lived through it. But the pictures don’t do it justice. And right now—it’s about the animals. We’re working directly with a small shelter that only has 11 kennels. That’s it. As more and more animals come in—those already there are at immediate risk of being euthanized just to make space. We need fosters. We need them now. We are going to bring them ALL into our care to make sure they are safe!!! So we are taking a leap of faith and asking you to join us on it. We need somewhere for them to go and we need fosters to help save more there. We will cover all medical expenses. All you need to do is open your heart and your home. These are the 6 dogs we know of so far—rescued from floodwaters and storms: 1. ♥️ Puppy – Male, black with white chest. Much smaller than he looks in pictures, just 10–15lbs and about 3–4 months old. 2. ♥️ Pit mix – Super friendly male. 3. ♥️ German Shepherd mix – Sweet male, gentle temperament. 4. ♥️ Blue/Grey Pittie mix – Female, beautiful and very friendly. 5–6. Others pending confirmation, including a terrified tornado survivor we are still trying to catch. She runs, but we won’t stop trying and her paw is injured. Some may have once had families and were tragically separated. Others may have never known love. But you can be their hero now. Please apply to foster today. Alwaysandfurever.org/forms Share this post far and wide. We can get there safely and get them out of there. Let's find a way to save as many as we can. Especially at the small forgotten rural shelters with little to no exposure. If you’ve seen what’s happening in West Plains, MO or Pocahontas, AR… you know the heartbreak. But you also know the difference one person can make. Let’s get them out. Let’s save them. You CAN Be the light in the storm. How You Can Help: 💛 Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other Ways to Give: 📈 IRA Distributions (QCDs) – Donate tax-free if you're 70 ½ or older 📊 Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full value 💙 Corporate Giving – Many employers match donations—check to maximize your impact!

This is one of the many sweet pups we are trying desperately to help out of the flood infested areas around Pocahontas. The area since the middle of March has been hit by multiple tornados and now flooding. It’s a complete disaster and devastating to be in. Animals are running at large and are struggling to find help, struggling to find shelter. And the shelters they are in are full. Decisions are being made. And we all know what that means euthanasia will happen We did find out this sweet pup had a family - a family that chose to leave him there - with the chos and distruction- we can not judge - its Not our place- maybe this full shelter was the Best they could do. Maybe……but he needs a family again and we will be that family until that perfect family, his new family, comes along Amid the chaos, there is no room left in the town with a small shelter - with only 11 kennels and the kennels filling every day as the flooding continues. We are getting him OUT and safe as well as the others in the shelter… but he needs a foster. This weekend, we drove straight into the heart of the devastation—flooded roads, torn-apart communities, and shelters overwhelmed with the sudden wave of displaced animals. We're working with a rural shelter that only has 11 kennels. As more animals come in, the ones already there are at risk of being euthanized—not because they aren’t wonderful—but simply because there’s no more room. We’re bringing in four dogs tomorrow. But we want to save them all. To do that, we need your help. Please consider fostering this sweet pitty mix. He has the kindest eyes, the softest heart, and all he wants is a safe place to rest. We’ll cover every expense as a foster —all you have to do is give him love and a place to land. Apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms or even better choose to adopt. These dogs are survivors. Some may have once had families. Others may have never known love. But right now, YOU can be their hero. Apply to foster today: alwaysandfurever.org/forms Ways to Help If You Can't Foster: 💛 Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other Giving Options: IRA Distributions (QCDs) – Tax-free giving if you’re 70½+ Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains and increase impact Employer Matches – Double your donation through workplace giving Let’s be the light in the storm. Let’s show these forgotten souls what love looks like. Let’s bring them home.

PLEASR SHARE: Just yesterday, Lon was healthy. A beautiful, brave little 3-month-old black lab, only 15 pounds, rescued from the devastation of the Arkansas floods. He survived what so many didn’t. He had hope in his eyes. He had a future. Today, everything changed. This morning, Lon came down with bloody diarrhea and declined rapidly. One moment full of life… the next, fighting for it. He tested positive for parvo—a cruel and aggressive virus that attacks the intestines, causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration, and can take the lives of even the strongest puppies in just a matter of hours. Right now, Lon is headed to the emergency vet. He’s weak. He’s scared. And he’s fighting for every breath. The cost to keep him alive is almost $2,000 every night in the ICU. And the truth is—we don’t know how we’ll do it. With Arctic’s medical care now over $20,000… With Bethany still recovering… With Buster just out of the hospital… With hundreds of other animals in our care… We don’t know how. But we will find a way. Because through God, all things are possible. Because together, we can. Individually, we are tired, overwhelmed, heartbroken… but together, we are unstoppable. That is what faith is—walking into the darkness and believing that somehow, somewhere, we’ll find the light. Because Lon needs us to believe he’s worth it. And he is. We will find a way. We always do. Miracles happen here. Every day. Because God is good. And because of you. So please—skip the Starbucks. Donate $5, $10. It all adds up. And it could be the very reason Lon wakes up tomorrow. Donate Today: 💛 https://alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Apply to Foster or Adopt: alwaysandfurever.org/forms Other Ways to Give: 📈 IRA Distributions (QCDs) – Donate tax-free if you're 70½+ 📊 Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains and deduct the full value 💙 Corporate Giving – Many employers match donations We come together. We pray. We believe. We save them. #PrayersForLon #FaithInTheJourney #WeAreAlwaysAndFurever #EveryLifeMatters #RescueWithLove

UPDATE: Mama is barely alive, lethargic pale, tail crusted with blood but thank God the sherrif was able to get her to us safely. She's going into the vet now. Mama also has severe bruising on chest. Her puppies toes were bit off 12 to 24 hours ago. She needs blood transfusions and is headed now to the emergency vet. We need her to be ok. We need to show her not all humans are like this. And that we love her and her life matters too. Keep fighting little beauty. Don't give up. We will protect you now. Just keep fighting. 911 URGENT HELP NEEDED One puppy is still NOT safe! Mom. Dad. 7 Newborn Puppies. None of this makes sense and its horrific to even believe —please read, donate, share, and pray. We were told there were two stray dogs found with brand new puppies. Animal control contacted us asking for help. But then the story changed. Suddenly, they claimed the puppies already had homes—only the mom and dad “needed gone.” None of it added up. We kept asking questions. And today, the truth arrived at our doorstep. A woman showed up at our shelter. In her hands: a laundry basket with 7 newborn puppies, no more than a few days old. She said she couldn't care for them. Said they were “strays.” But then said her 3-year-old toddler bit the paw off one of the puppies’ back legs. Then she said “I am going to shoot the mom. She’s hemorrhaging at home.” We called Animal Control immediately. They are en route to the house right now to retrieve both the mom and the dad. A deputy is being dispatched. The mom will be rushed to the vet next. The 7 tiny babies are already on their way to receive emergency medical care. Our hearts are shaken - but we are focused. These innocent souls are depending on us, and we will not let them down. Now more than ever, we need your prayers, your donations, and your help. We desperately need a foster for mom and her 7 puppies. We will not separate them. They are just days old. Dad will stay at our shelter get beutered and wait for a foster or forever home. No matter what—we will save them. Please. Pray. Donate. Share. Help us give this family a chance at life. How You Can Help: 💛 Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other Ways to Give: 📈 IRA Distributions (QCDs) – Donate tax-free if you're 70½+ 📊 Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains and deduct full value 💙 Corporate Giving – Many employers match donations. Check to double your impact! Pray. Pray. Pray. We’ll update as soon as we know more.

Update 10 am 4-19 Little Esperanza is in surgery now. Her numbers are finally stable enough for her uterus to come out to save her life and stop the bleeding. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers and that the surgeons lead her to a healthy wonderful life this sweet soul deserves. https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/esperanza Update: 7 pm 4-18 We just found out she’s going to need two blood transfusions and a plasma transfusion. She’s not stable enough for surgery yet. Tonight alone will cost $5,000. The estimated cost for surgery this weekend, including everything required in the ICU, is another $10,000—on top of the $1,000 already incurred—bringing the total to $15,000 to save her life. The ultrasound revealed she may have a retained uterus or possibly a blood clot—they aren’t yet able to confirm. What they do know is that the bleeding hasn’t stopped. Her body isn’t clotting naturally, so they are also treating her with high doses of vitamin K in case she ingested rat poison. No matter what she needs, we’re all in to help her. Please consider donating any amount. Her story is below—she has suffered horrifically, and now it’s time for her to know only love. EMERGENCY: We named her Esperanza, because it means hope—and right now, we need all the hope in the world to save her life. Esperanza came to us broken. Barely breathing. Bleeding from her mouth, severely dehydrated, and too weak for even a blood draw. She had stopped nursing her puppies—because she gave every last ounce of strength to them. And now, she has nothing left. Her eyes are soft. Sweet. Gentle. But behind them is a lifetime of suffering we can’t begin to imagine. One of her 8 newborn puppies had two toes bitten off by a 3-year-old child. The owner refused to relinquish one puppy. She threw up grass when she arrived. Her tail was crusted with blood. And the bruising on her chest tells a horrific story—we believe she was kicked or suffered blunt force trauma. She’s at the emergency vet right now. Fighting to survive. The cost for just one night of critical care is $5,000. She needs multiple blood transfusions, an ultrasound, a catheter, IV fluids, pain management, and whatever else it takes to keep her alive. She is worth it. Esperanza is not “just a dog.” She is a mama. She is a soul who has never known love. She is proof of unimaginable cruelty—and we are determined to be her miracle. We need prayers. We need hope. And we need your help. Please donate if you can. Every dollar matters. Every second counts. How You Can Help: Donate Online: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) PayPal: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected] Mail a check: Always & Furever, 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other Ways to Give: IRA Distributions (QCDs) – Donate tax-free if you're 70½+ Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains and deduct the full value Corporate Giving – Many employers match donations. Check to double your impact! Please help us give Esperanza a chance. A chance to heal. A chance to know love. A chance to live. Hold on, Esperanza. We’re not giving up on you. Not now. Not ever.

PRAYER WARRIORS: Eve is fighting for her life this morning, barely able to lift her head after suddenly vomiting blood,we rushed her to Blue Pearl ans shes throwing up blood — please, pray for her and help us save her if you can. Every second, every prayer, every donation matters. She has been vomiting blood since early this morning and is now at Blue Pearl, barely hanging on. She is bleeding into her lungs, and her hematocrit (the measure of red blood cells) is low at just 23% Doctors are treating her with Vitamin K as a precautionary measure in case of internal bleeding from unknown causes, and they have started supportive medications while awaiting more bloodwork results. Right now, she can barely even lift her head but her sweet little tail still wags when you talk to her. We have someone by her side holding her paw and praying, but we desperately need a miracle. If you don’t know all of Eve’s story — she came to us the very next day after who we believe her mom, Esperanza, arrived and was bleeding out of the mouth too. Esmeralda was dropped off by Miami County, dropped off along with a litter of her puppies. She was bleeding from her mouth, barely alive, hemorrhaging internally, and needed two blood transfusions and a plasma transfusion to survive and emergency surgery the next day to save her. She was the one the owner threatened to shoot because she was dying and one of her other puppies toes had been bitten off by a toddler in the home. Thankfully, all of her puppies and her are recovering and doing well now but sweet eve.Needs your prayers. Eve and one of her siblings were also taken in. Her sibling tested positive for parvo, but Eve and Esperanza tested negative and never showed symptoms—until this morning, when she suddenly began vomiting blood but Eve tested negative again at Blue Pearl. Right now, the doctors are doing everything they can. If it were something like rat poison, symptoms would likely have appeared much sooner. This is a mystery, and we are racing against time. We are facing several thousand dollars in emergency medical bills just for today — but we cannot give up on Eve. Please, if you can, help us fight for her, she has a loving foster we are praying we can get her home too. Now we just need to find out what's wrong and help her survive. Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) PayPal: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected] Or mail a check: Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other ways to give: IRA Distributions (QCDs): Donate tax-free if you're 70½+ Stock Donations: Avoid capital gains and deduct the full value Corporate Giving: Many employers match donations — check to double your impact! Please pray for Eve. Share her story. Donate if you can. Her life is worth fighting for.

UPDATE: At 2:11am this morning we got the call we never wanted. Without addiitional action Eve was dying. Her PCV had dropped to 13%. We made the decision to start a blood transfusion on top of the plasma transfusion.. Even in the midst of everything, she was alert, in decent spirits, and even managed a little tail wag. We don't know what is attacking g her little body but we have to try. Her little spirit is so gentle and sweet. She deserves to be the puppy she never got to be. Please keep Eve in your prayers — and if you are able to donate toward her care, we would be so grateful. Every bit helps give her the fighting chance she deserves. We are now looking at close to $4,000 just to try to save her life. We know she is worth it 7:30 p.m. Medical Update for Eve It’s not the news we had hoped to share. Eve’s bloodwork came back, and while they still cannot determine exactly what is wrong, her hematocrit — the percentage of red blood cells in her blood — has dropped even further. Because of this, she now urgently needs a plasma transfusion to try to save her life. She will continue to be closely monitored overnight. They also cannot rule out the possibility of poisoning, so she is being treated for that as well. With so little known about her past and Esperanza’s medical history, it makes everything even more difficult. Eve is just a baby — barely a year old, if that. She deserves so much more than this. She deserves to live a full life, surrounded by love, safety, and happiness. Please keep sending your thoughts, prayers, and all the positive energy you can. She needs us now more than ever. Ways You Can Help: Volunteer / Foster / Adopt / Drive / Donate Donate Online: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) PayPal: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected] Or mail a check: Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other Ways to Give: IRA Distributions (QCDs): Donate tax-free if you're 70½+ Stock Donations: Avoid capital gains and deduct the full value Corporate Giving: Many employers match donations — double your impact! Foster or Adopt: alwaysandfurever.org/forms Help Fund Critical Care: zeffy.com/fundraising/watertreadmill PRAYER WARRIORS: Eve is fighting for her life this morning, barely able to lift her head after suddenly vomiting blood,we rushed her to Blue Pearl ans shes throwing up blood — please, pray for her and help us save her if you can. Every second, every prayer, every donation matters. She has been vomiting blood since early this morning and is now at Blue Pearl, barely hanging on. She is bleeding into her lungs, and her hematocrit (the measure of red blood cells) is low at just 23% Doctors are treating her with Vitamin K as a precautionary measure in case of internal bleeding from unknown causes, and they have started supportive medications while awaiting more bloodwork results. Right now, she can barely even lift her head but her sweet little tail still wags when you talk to her. We have someone by her side holding her paw and praying, but we desperately need a miracle. If you don’t know all of Eve’s story — she came to us the very next day after who we believe her mom, Esperanza, arrived and was bleeding out of the mouth too. Esmeralda was dropped off by Miami County, dropped off along with a litter of her puppies. She was bleeding from her mouth, barely alive, hemorrhaging internally, and needed two blood transfusions and a plasma transfusion to survive and emergency surgery the next day to save her. She was the one the owner threatened to shoot because she was dying and one of her other puppies toes had been bitten off by a toddler in the home. Thankfully, all of her puppies and her are recovering and doing well now but sweet eve.Needs your prayers. Eve and one of her siblings were also taken in. Her sibling tested positive for parvo, but Eve and Esperanza tested negative and never showed symptoms—until this morning, when she suddenly began vomiting blood but Eve tested negative again at Blue Pearl. Right now, the doctors are doing everything they can. If it were something like rat poison, symptoms would likely have appeared much sooner. This is a mystery, and we are racing against time. We are facing several thousand dollars in emergency medical bills just for today — but we cannot give up on Eve. Please, if you can, help us fight for her, she has a loving foster we are praying we can get her home too. Now we just need to find out what's wrong and help her survive. Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) PayPal: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected] Or mail a check: Always & Furever 23595 W 223rd St Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other ways to give: IRA Distributions (QCDs): Donate tax-free if you're 70½+ Stock Donations: Avoid capital gains and deduct the full value Corporate Giving: Many employers match donations — check to double your impact! Please pray for Eve. Share her story. Donate if you can. Her life is worth fighting for.

PRAYERS WARRIORS: Willow needs you. She’s ’s only four months old. Sweet, gentle Willow—just a baby—was hit by a car and left clinging to life. She has a fractured hip, a break at the growth plate (a Salter-Harris fracture), and will need complex surgery to repair both the hip socket and her leg with an FHO and a plate. The surgery alone is over $7,000. On top of that, her eye has a corneal ulcer and she could lose it. Willow is still in shock, in the ICU on IV fluids and pain meds, fighting to be stable enough for surgery tomorrow. Her body is covered in contusions. She’s bruised. She’s hurting. But she’s alive! And we have one chance to save her. Her recovery will be at least six weeks, and this sweet, loving soul deserves every moment of that chance. The estimate for her care—including surgery, oxygen tanks, ICU, and 48 hours of nonstop monitoring—is $9,000. And we need your help. Right now Every dollar is DOUBLED up to $10,000 thanks to an anonymous angel through our Miracles in May Medical Match! Because when they don’t have someone, they have us. Donate now—Zeffy has zero fees so 100% goes to the animals: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/medicalmatch Other ways to give: Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity only) PayPal: [email protected] Website: alwaysandfurever.org/donate Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 [email protected] Please consider a donate to help us save willow. She is worth it and just barely began to live. Update : Driver found!! 🩷 Now we need prayers and financial support for her and her recovery! 🙏🏻 ************************* 911 call this afternoon came in. We NEED help! She needs a ride to emergency Blue Pearl clinic FEMAle Puppy under 30 lbs Hit by car You read that right!!! Hit by car and in need of a hero. The vet clinic called us Without commitment there isn’t much anyone can do. So…. After discussing options - this poor little one NEEDS us. And we need help too! She doesn’t have a family to support her so we will step up and be that family. She is young. All we currently know is she is sweet and is very injured. Broken pelvis and leg ‼️We need to also get her a ride from Baldwin (companion animal hospital ) to overland park Blue Pearl. Can we get help?! She is a sweet girl. And the vet is working on stabilizing her. Everyone pray. 🙏🏻Pray for her comfort, for her peace and for her to feel our love. Nothing could be more scary. She needs all of us. 🩷 Please let us know asap if you can assist in a ride to OP blue pearl as well! To donate: Alwaysandfurever.org/donate Mail to: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/AlwaysandFurever PayPal: https://paypal.me/alwaysandfurever?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

We are wrapping another wonderful BISSELL adoption event!! Here are some of our amazing adoptions that qualified for this #EmptyTheShelters event all thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell! Doggies Greenbean, puppy Luna, Mary Joy, Eve, Chucky, & Loki + kitties Narnia, Penelope, Darkness, Kiwi, Sparkle, Tadpole, Umbreon, Knuckleball, Aaron Purr, Alexander Hameowlton, & Napawleon Bonapurrte are just a few of the lucky souls who found their furever homes where they will be loved completely with their new families. We're so hopeful for their bright futures, and grateful for the support of Bissell which made all of this possible! #nevertoolateforhappilyeverafter #notyouraverageshelter

At 2 p.m. on May 20, 2025, Emmy Lou was scheduled to die. Not because she was aggressive. Not because she was sick. But because she was scared. Because she was emaciated. Because she was a pit bull. Because someone decided she wasn’t worth saving. Because someone else had already thrown her away. Because someone left her at a high-kill shelter, hoping maybe someone else would care—but no one ever came. And when shelters are full, it’s always the same justification: make room for a more “adoptable” dog.But Emmy Lou is not a statistic. She’s not a label. She's not inventory. She’s a soul. And when we looked into her eyes, we didn’t see fear. We saw hope—buried deep under all the betrayal and heartbreak. We saw the flicker of a life that didn’t want to give up, even when the world already had. This is Emmy Lou’s story. Or the little we know of it. And it could have ended at 2 p.m. today. But it didn’t—because we showed up. Because we saw her. And because we refused to let her story end like that. The truth is, there are so many Emmy Lous out there. So many we’ll never meet. Because we aren’t allowed inside some shelters. Because it’s easier to hide the truth than to invite people in to be part of the change. But change is possible. Shelters can be run differently—with joy, with kindness, with love, and without fear. This is our dream. This is our mission. And one day, this dream will come true. But it starts now. With Emmy Lou. With one scared, discarded soul whose life still matters. And with you. We are rushing Emmy Lou to the vet now. She’ll be safe with us. She’ll know love. But we need a foster. Apply at alwaysandfurever.org/forms And we need your help. We are 100% donation-based. We can’t keep saving lives like Emmy Lou’s without you. Help us keep going. Help us show Emmy Lou—and every soul like her—that they matter. Donate now: Venmo: @AlwaysAndFurever (charity only) PayPal: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected] Mail: 23595 W. 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Online: www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate Foster. Share. Speak up. Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Because one soul can change the world. #SaveEmmyLou #UntilTheyAllKnowLove #AlwaysAndFurever #RescueIsLove #BeTheChange #AdoptDontShop #EndBreedDiscrimination #FosteringSavesLives #RescueStory #HopeForTheVoiceless #OneSoulAtATime #FaithInTheJourney #ShelterReformNow #CompassionMatters #RescuePitties #LoveWithoutLabels #everylifematters

Kitten season brings with it a kind of heartache only love can explain. It is a time filled with tiny cries, fragile bodies, and the desperate hope that this one—this baby—will make it. We pour our hearts into them. We stay up through the night, we whisper words of comfort, we offer warmth, safety, and love. And sometimes… it's still not enough. Sweet little Royz was barely with us—just a whisper of life, a breath, a moment—but in that moment, he mattered. His soul, as small as his body, was infinite in worth. We held him close. We loved him. And when we knew it was his time, we didn’t let him go alone. He slipped quietly from our arms into heaven, wrapped in love. The loss of a tiny life like Royz is not small. Every soul is precious. Every heartbeat is sacred. And though his story was heartbreakingly brief, it was full of meaning. He reminded us why we do what we do. Why we keep trying. Why we fight for the tiniest lives. Because love sees no size. And in God’s eyes, Royz was always enough. Fly free, little one. You were loved. You mattered. And you always will. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for standing with us. And thank you for loving them with us. If you’d like to help us keep going: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/wichita Venmo: @AlwaysAndFurever (charity only) PayPal: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected] Mail: 23595 W. 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Online: www.alwaysandfurever.org/donate

Prayer warriors Mia needs you: She’s only a year and a half old. Her name is Mia, and she is fighting for her life. Just last night, Mia was rushed to the emergency vet. One night. Nearly $3,000. She was seizing, dehydrated, and her body was shutting down. If we hadn’t acted fast, she wouldn’t be here right now. They ran an ultrasound. Tonight, they’re keeping her again—another $3,000 expected—and she needs a CT scan as soon as possible. That will be another $5,000, and that’s not even the end of her story. She’s been surrendered, discarded like so many broken souls, with a laundry list of medical issues and no answers. All we know is her liver is small, her left kidney is too small, and her body is at war with itself. The seizures are finally under control. They’re running a bile acid test to get a clearer picture. But the truth is: we don't need all the answers to know her life matters. We know she is here. We know she wants to live. We know she is trying. And we know we believe in underdogs. We know $11,000 is not something most of us can give on our own. But we believe in community, in miracles, in the impossible becoming possible when we come together. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of those people too. The kind who doesn’t look away when a soul is suffering. The kind who believes that even the most fragile, broken body can hold a light worth fighting for. Mia needs us now—our prayers, our shares, and yes, our donations, no matter how small. $5. $10. $500. $5,000. It all matters. It all adds up. And she is worth it. Let’s show her that love fights harder. 💛 How You Can Help Mia: 🌐 Donate: https://alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysandFurever (charity account) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083 Other Ways to Give: 📈 IRA Distributions (QCDs) – Tax-free if you’re 70½+ 📊 Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full value 💙 Corporate Giving – Many employers match donations. Check with yours! If you're giving through our Wichita Campaign, you can also use: 🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/wichita 💛 What’s a Bile Acid Test… and Why Does Mia Need One? When we say Mia needs a bile acid test, we know it sounds complicated—but here’s what it really means: This simple blood test helps us understand how well Mia’s liver is working. The liver’s job is to filter out toxins and process nutrients, and one of the ways we check that is by looking at how it handles something called bile acids. These acids help with digestion, and a healthy liver keeps them in balance. But if the liver is underdeveloped, damaged, or not functioning correctly, those bile acids build up in the bloodstream—and that tells us something is wrong. 🩺 In Mia’s Case: Her liver is small She’s having seizures Her left kidney is also small Her whole little body is fighting hard This test will help us determine if she has something like a liver shunt—a condition where her blood is skipping over the liver instead of being cleaned by it. The good news? If that’s the case, there may be a treatment or even surgery that could help her live a full life. It may seem like “just a test,” but for Mia, it could be the clue that leads to answers—and hope. Thank you for believing she’s worth fighting for. 💛 #SaveMia #FaithInTheJourney #UnderdogStrong #AlwaysAndFurever

$12,000. That’s what stands between Mia and her chance to live. We need your help. She’s only a year and a half old. Sweet, gentle, and innocent—Mia was born with a liver shunt, a life-threatening condition caused by a backyard breeder who never cared what happened to her. But we do. And now, we’re fighting for he Her condition is serious, but treatable. Because the shunt ir (extrahepatic), Mia can undergo surgery at Blue Pearl where specialists will place a ring that slowly closes over time. This will give her liver the chance to grow and begin to function properly. It’s not an instant fix—but it’s real hope. The prognosis is good. But the cost is still more than we can carry alone. She’s currently hospitalized on IV fluids while her sugars are stabilized. We have a 2-week window to get her on a special liver diet and prepare her for surgery. We’re incredibly grateful to share that a foster has stepped up to care for Mia during this critical pre-op period. But after her surgery, Mia will need another foster home in the Kansas City area—a quiet, loving place where she can rest, recover, and begin the life she was always meant to have. A radiologist also found that Mia’s left kidney is abnormally small. While this raises some risk, it’s not a reason to give up—it’s a reason to fight harder. We’ve raised $1,300, but we still need $10,700 to reach our goal. Without surgery, we can only manage her condition temporarily. But with your help, Mia gets the chance at a real, seizure-free life How You Can Help Mia: 💛 Donate: alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysAndFurever (charity account) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W. 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083 💻 Zeffy (no fees!): https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/wichita Other Ways to Give: 📈 IRA Distributions (QCDs) – Tax-free if you’re 70½+ 📊 Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains and deduct the full value 💙 Corporate Giving – Many employers match donations—check with yours! Foster Needed: Post-Surgery Recovery (Kansas City Area) Mia will be released after surgery and needs a quiet, loving home to help her heal. If you can open your heart and home, even temporarily, please reach out. You could be the final piece of Mia’s miracle. Her life is priceless. But her chance at it has a price. Let’s give her what she never had—a future. #SaveMia #ForMia #FaithInTheJourney #LiverShuntSurvivor #AlwaysAndFurever #PostOpFosterNeeded #KansasCityRescue #DonateToSaveLives

💔 12.5 YEARS. STILL WAITING. PLEASE, SHARE HER STORY. The first photo is of Kona—in a rural shelter where she waited six years, a place where hope is a whisper and second chances rarely come. That shelter was supposed to be the end of her story. But someone believed she deserved more. And because of that… she lived. Yet 12 and a half years have passed—and Kona is still waiting. Why does everyone look past her? Why does no one see what we see? For the first years of her life, Kona had a family. She had her dad and her dog-brother, Boss. Maybe they were homeless. Maybe they lived in a car. But they had each other. And to Kona, that was enough. Until it wasn’t. Her dad died. Everything she knew vanished. She and Boss were taken to a shelter—confused, grieving, and afraid. Then a woman claiming to be a rescuer took them in. But the promise of safety was a lie. She wasn’t licensed. She wasn’t kind. And when Kona struggled to adjust, she wasn’t given help—she was punished. Burned. With a cigarette lighter. This is what she endured for simply not knowing how to cope. Eventually, the woman gave an ultimatum: take them, or they would be put to sleep. So we took them. But Kona and Boss couldn’t share space. Their bond had frayed. Boss was adopted and is now thriving. Kona was left behind—again. We thought her chance had finally come when a loving foster took her in. For 14 beautiful months, she knew what it meant to have a home. She was loved. She had her stuffies. She slept peacefully, finally safe. But life changed. Her foster after all the love she has given can no longer keep her and we are so grateful for all the time and love she has and need yoru help to find her a home. And now, after 12 and a half years of searching, of heartbreak, of hope that always fades… Kona is still waiting for someone to choose her. She is loyal, loving, silly, and soulful. She cuddles close. She carries her stuffed toys everywhere. She is house-trained, gentle, easy. But she needs to be the only pet. That’s it. That’s what keeps breaking her chances. And still… she waits. Her days are quiet. Too quiet. And while she’s stable on seizure medication, time is not her luxury anymore. But she has today. She has this moment. She has her heart—full of love and ready to give. Isn’t that worth everything? Please. Help us find her the happy ending she’s waited her whole life for. Share her story. Talk about her. Tag someone. Give her a chance. Because 12 and a half years is too long to wait to be loved. 📍Apply to foster or adopt at www.alwaysandfurever.org/forms #KonaDeservesLove #ThisIsRescue #FosterOrAdopt #NotYourAverageShelter #DontLookPastHerAgain

PLEASE SHARE: Blind, deaf, and dropped off to be euthanized by her owners tonight —because she was “too much work.” just a baby. An emergency vet reached out, begging us to save a life. A tiny girl had just been dropped off… not because she was sick. Not because she was suffering. But because she couldn’t see or hear. Her owners were going to pay to end her life—because she has special needs. But love stepped in. The vet asked them to surrender instead. They agreed. And now she’s ours. This sweet soul, discarded like she didn’t matter, is now our miracle. The light in the darkness. A reason to keep going. She is blind. She is deaf. But she is perfectly healthy, gentle, and full of love. We have nowhere for her to go. We are begging for a foster or adopter who sees her not as broken, but as beautiful. Who sees her the way we do. You don’t need experience with special needs dogs—we’ll walk you through it, every step of the way. If you’ve ever wanted to make a real difference… this is your moment. Be her miracle. Be the good in the world. Apply to foster or adopt: alwaysandfurever.org/forms Can’t foster? Please share her story. It only takes a second, and it could save a life. Venmo: @AlwaysAndFurever ( charity only) 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W. 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083 🌻 Wichita-specific: zeffy.com/donation-form/wichita 🌐 alwaysandfurever.org/donate Other ways to give: 📈 IRA QCDs – Tax-free at 70½+ 📊 Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains 💙 Corporate Matching – Many employers will double your impact #BlindDogsMatter #AdoptDontShop #SpecialNeedsDogs #BeTheGood #Fosteringsaveslives #RescueIsMyFavoriteBreed #AlwaysAndFurever #YouCanBeHerHero

PLEASE SHARE: Charlie & Pup Lost Everything—All They Have Left is Each Other - Let’s Not Let Them Lose That Too. You can see it in their eyes—the grief, the confusion, the unwavering love. Charlie is 13, a gentle Brittany Spaniel. Pup is 8. Their entire world shattered the moment their person was taken from them in a tornado. This storm season KS and MO have been hit hard and the animals left behind the unspoken victims One moment, they were safe and loved. The next, they were alone—scared, grieving, clinging to each other as the only piece of “home” they had left. They’ve spent their whole lives together. And after losing everything, they were taken to at a rural shelter in Missouri. Just two souls, waiting… still side by side, but with no one coming for them. Until now. We saw them. Really saw them. Because when you look into the eyes of an animal who’s lost everything, you see their soul. You see a story that deserves a different ending. We are bringing them into our care—but more than anything, we want to find them a home where they can stay together… forever. Charlie will be neutered. Both will receive full medical care. But what they need most is someone who sees them, too—who wants to be part of something bigger than themselves. They are kind. They are gentle. They are still full of love to give, even after all they’ve endured. Please—help us keep them together. Apply to foster or adopt: alwaysandfurever.org/forms. They’re being transported from rural Missouri to safety, but they need a home now. And if you can’t foster or adopt—please, donate. With every soul we welcome, there’s medical care—spays, neuters, vaccines, bloodwork, and more. A single spay or neuter can cost up to $200. And because we never charge adoption fees—we don’t believe in putting a price on a life—we rely solely on donations and faith. Right now, we still have $5,000 left to raise to meet our $15,000 June Medical Match. Every single dollar will be doubled—and every single one truly makes a difference. We do what others won’t. We stand in the hard places. We believe every life is worth fighting for. This isn’t just about two dogs—it’s about believing in second chances, in soul connections, in love that refuses to give up. ✨ Be a part of something bigger than yourself. 📍 Donate Here: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/medicalmatch 💛 alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysAndFurever 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W. 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083 💻 Wichita-specific: zeffy.com/donation-form/wichita Other Powerful Ways to Help: 📈 IRA QCDs – Tax-free giving for 70½+ 📊 Stock Donations – Avoid capital gains 💙 Corporate Matching – Many employers double your impact

Udpate: Our little fighter Gonzo is not out of the woods yet. He’s still on fluids, has started eating a little, but he’s battling diarrhea and needs round-the-clock care. Every ounce of strength he has, he’s using to hold on — and we’re holding on right with him. Please keep Gonzo in your prayers. 🙏 He’s fighting so hard, and he’s not giving up. Once he’s strong enough to be released, more than anything… he needs a foster home. A quiet, loving place where he can recover and feel safe. A place to finally rest without fear. If your heart is called to help save him, please apply today: 🌐 alwaysandfurever.org/forms Because no soul should have to fight alone. 💛🐾 This is Gonzo. He’s just a baby. A tiny Labradoodle puppy, abandoned and left behind. We don’t know the full story yet—why he was surrendered, what led someone to give him up. But we do know this: his life is in jeopardy. He tested positive for Parvo, a deadly and highly contagious virus that attacks a dog’s gastrointestinal tract. It causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and if not treated quickly—death. There is no cure—only intensive, round-the-clock medical care to give him a fighting chance. And now, that’s exactly what we’re doing. He is being transferred to the emergency vet hospital, where he’ll receive IV fluids, antibiotics, anti-nausea meds, and constant monitoring. But the cost to save him is $5,000 just for this weekend alone. It’s easy to say that money could save more animals. But here’s the thing—why not him? He’s a soul. He’s here. He’s fighting. And he needs all of us. We believe that when others look away, we step in. We believe that when it seems impossible, we try anyway. Because that’s how miracles happen. Through faith. Through hope. Through God’s timing. Through people coming together, each giving what they can—even a little—so together, we can move mountains. Please, help us save him. Every single dollar will go directly to his emergency care—and every single one matters. 💛 Donate (no fees): https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/medicalmatch 💛 Website: alwaysandfurever.org/donate 💰 Venmo: @AlwaysAndFurever 💰 PayPal: [email protected] 💰 Zelle: [email protected] 📬 Mail: 23595 W. 223rd Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083 💻 Wichita-specific: zeffy.com/donation-form/wichita We don’t know how his story ends yet. But we believe in a community that shows up, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Because all souls matter. And this little one is counting on us to believe that his life is worth it. #FightForHim #ParvoSurvivorInTheMaking #JustABaby #AllSoulsMatter #FaithHopeLove #AlwaysAndFurever #RescueIsLove #MedicalMatch #BelieveInMiracles