Dogs Matter

💙 AURORA’S JOURNEY HOME 🐾

Sometimes, a foster story is about so much more than a dog needing a temporary place to stay.

For lee, it started with one photo of Aurora. One look at her eyes, and her heart was stolen.

As a first-time foster, Seongyeon quickly learned that fostering comes with its share of chaos. Aurora locked her out of the house, serenaded the neighborhood with her 8-to-5 howling, and even became seriously ill after a difficult daycare stay.

There were late nights, ER visits, worry, and plenty of learning along the way.

But through it all, Aurora became family.

For Aurora’s dad, having her safely cared for meant he could focus on the most important thing: his recovery.

When Aurora’s dad found a treatment center in Colorado that would allow Aurora to stay with him, everything fell into place. ❤️

Seongyeon then made the incredible journey from Dallas to Colorado to reunite Aurora with her dad personally. 🥹🐾

The reunion came with a bittersweet goodbye.

Seongyeon shared: “Fostering broke my heart open in the best way possible, and Aurora’s memory crumbs will stay with me forever.”

We are incredibly grateful to Seongyeon for opening her home and her heart, and ultimately for making the journey to Colorado so Aurora could be reunited with the person she loves most.

And we’re grateful to everyone who helped make this journey possible, from the Dallas Pets Alive team and medical teams to this incredible community.

This is what Dogs Matter is all about: giving people the opportunity to focus on recovery without having to give up the pets they love and creating a safe bridge between treatment and the day they can come home together. 💙

Aurora got her happy ending. Her dad got to focus on his recovery. And one incredible foster helped make their reunion possible.

That’s the power of a foster. 🐾

Meet Miko!

This playful 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair is looking for a loving temporary foster home for 90 days while his owner focuses on recovery.

Miko is a curious, active boy who loves to move, jump, and explore, especially when he's on his own or hanging out in a different room. He also does well with children and dogs, making her a fun addition to the right foster home.

For Miko's owner, knowing he has a safe place to land would provide him a great deal of hope. ❤️

📍Dogs Matter serves all of Texas, and transportation is available. Don't let distance keep you from fostering!

Could you open your home to Miko for 90 days? 🐱

Email: [email protected] to foster or learn more.

Cosmo is a sweet pup who’s looking for a temporary home while his owner seeks substance abuse treatment. This handsome boy is house-trained, potty-trained, and up to date on his vaccinations. He loves going for walks and chasing balls, making him a great companion for an active household. Cosmo has experience living with other dogs but has not been around children or cats.

If you’d like to support both Cosmo and his owner through this difficult journey, please email us at [email protected] to foster or for more information.

Cosmo | 3 years old | Male | Neutered | 70 lbs | Dogs ✅ | Estimated Fostering Time 60 days | San Antonio area preferred

This pet is in need of a temporary foster through our family organization, Dogs Matter. This organization helps find temporary foster care placement and supportive services specifically for dogs of addicts and alcoholics seeking substance abuse treatment and transitioning into recovery.
For more information on the Dogs Matter program, visit: https://www.dogsmatter2.org/

🐾 WEEKLY WINS 🐾

Every week brings new reminders of why this mission matters!

💙 Aurora’s journey is almost complete. Her dad is finishing treatment at an amazing recovery center in Colorado where Aurora will be able to stay with him. To make their reunion even more special, Aurora’s incredible foster has offered to personally transport her to Colorado!!

💙 Pharaoh is settling into his forever home and living his best life.

💙 Cosmo stole the spotlight during his photo shoot, now he just needs a foster to help write the next chapter of his story.

💙 Franklin was reunited with his owner.

💙 The shepherd siblings are safely in foster care.

💙 And finally, Miko is looking for a foster home. If you’re a cat lover and have been thinking about fostering, this could be your chance to make a life-changing difference.

Thank you to every foster, volunteer, donor, and supporter who helps keep people and their beloved pets together through recovery. Every win starts with someone saying “yes.” 💙

🐾 **Meet Zuko** 🐾

At 10 years old, Zuko is looking for a calm, loving foster home for 60 days while his owner focuses on recovery.

This sweet senior gentleman enjoys the simple things in life: outside time, tasty treats, and exploring the world at his own pace. ❤️ At just 18 pounds, he's an easy companion and full of personality.

Zuko does have chronic dry eyes and needs eye drops once a day, but all medication and treatment will be provided. He also appreciates gentle, patient interactions and having his personal space respected.

📍We serve all of Texas, and transportation is available. Please don't let distance keep you from fostering.

Could you open your home to Zuko for 60 days? ❤️

📩 Email [email protected] more information.

It’s officially Clear the Wishlist Month! 🐾

Looking for a simple way to support Dogs Matter’s After Care Program? Our Amazon Wishlist includes essential items that help clients in recovery who have been reunited with their dogs.

Each donation supports families as they rebuild, care for their pets, and continue their long-term recovery journey. Together.

Shop the full wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YM5PG7S2V5VY?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for standing with Dogs Matter and the families we serve! 💙

UPDATE: FOSTERS SECURED FOR CALI GIRL AND FLORENCE 💕

Southern California, we need your help. Dogs Matter and Project Street Vet have joined forces to support people and their pets during difficult times in SoCal, and we urgently need two local foster homes.

Meet Florence: an older, house-trained girl who is wonderful on leash and gets along beautifully with her resident dog. Her owner recently passed away, and Florence needs either a foster-to-adopt home or a short-term triage foster while we help secure her next safe landing.

We also need a temporary foster for Cali Girl, a sweet 9-month-old pup whose owner is currently in post-op care. He is up to date on all medical care and needs a safe, stable place to stay while his owner recovers.

📍Fosters must be located in Southern California. A safe, loving home for 90 days could make a lifelong difference. To foster or learn more, email: [email protected].

Can’t foster? Please share. These dogs need their community, and the right person may be just one share away. 🐾❤️

🐾 WEEKLY WINS 🐾

This week was full of the moments that make our mission so special.

💙 Foster Ash enjoyed a pup cup and reminded us that even the smallest moments can bring so much joy.

💙 Recovery Coach Shawna partnered with Project Street Vet for outreach in Lancaster, connecting with pet owners and sharing resources.

💙 Jenn shared her story about participating in our Companion Recovery Program and being reunited with her pets. Conversations like these empower others, reduce stigma, and provide hope to those who may be struggling.

💙 And finally, Zuko is looking for a foster home. Could you be the one to help?

Every foster, every conversation, every act of kindness helps keep pets and their people together through recovery.

Look at these two. ❤️

Ressee and Kellee are six-year-old sibling pups who have spent every one of those years learning how to take care of each other.

They keep each other entertained and calm. Spend just a little time with them, and you’ll see it immediately; whatever soulmates are supposed to look like between two dogs, this is it.

We’re looking for one foster home for both of them, together. Not two separate placements. One home in Houston for two dogs who already know how to love each other so well. We’re grateful to be partnering with Caro’s Canines Safe Haven Program on this search and excited about the good things ahead. 🐾

The ask is 60 days. Just 60 days to give Ressee and Kellee a soft, safe place to land together, while we work toward finding their forever home.

If you can open your home, email [email protected]. Can’t foster? Please share this post.

Ressee and Kellee are ready and waiting in Houston. ❤️