Texas Star Rescue

We are incredibly thankful to the Longview District FFA Chapters for thinking of Texas Star Rescue during your donation drive. ❤️🐾

Every roll of paper towels, every bag of food, every bottle of detergent, and every single item you donated helps us provide the best care possible for the animals who depend on us. Your generosity eases the burden and allows us to focus on what matters most—saving lives.

We truly couldn't do what we do without the support of our amazing community. Thank you for looking out for us and for making a difference for the animals in our care. We are beyond grateful! 💙💛

Things Our Dogs Told Us... (That We Definitely Didn't Verify.) 🐾
Here's what they insisted was true...

🚜Luke is a legally certified forklift operator. We haven't seen the license, but he insists it's in his other collar.

🎰Grizzle knows the winning lottery numbers, but won't tell us.

📋Stormy pays her taxes early every year!

🇫🇷Oscar speaks fluent French. He just refuses to prove it.

🥼Crim has three PhDs. He's just humble about it.

🐬Bella Lou is fluent in Dolphin.
🐳Little Bit is fluent in Whale. Between the two of them, Communication is somehow... flawless.

🎣Pookie says he once caught a fish as big as... or maybe even bigger than Roxy.
💖Roxy insists she's only 24 pounds because she's "big b***d."

🥸Pearl insists she has 20/20 vision. She's not taking questions.

🏀Sophie says she's the real Sophie Cunningham.

Okay... maybe they stretched the truth just a little.🫣

Warning: Texas Star Rescue dogs have been caught exaggerating on their résumés. Fortunately, they're much better at being best friends than they are at telling the truth. ❤️🐾

P.S. Every one of these goofballs is available for adoption and unlike their stories... their capacity to love you is 100% true. 🐶❤️

🐾 Little Update on Our Tiny Duo! 🐾

These two sweet Chihuahuas are making slow but steady progress. Every day they're getting a little more comfortable, a little more trusting, and letting their personalities shine. Watching scared dogs realize they're finally safe is one of the best parts of rescue. ❤️

They're still on the road to recovery, and we're so grateful to everyone who has donated and cheered them on. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

While you're here, take a minute to check out our "Dogs Available for Adoption" album. There are so many incredible dogs patiently waiting for their forever families, and they deserve their chance too. Your perfect match might be just one scroll away.

Thank you for continuing to support Texas Star Rescue. We couldn't do this without you. 🐾❤️

Every time we announce that intake is closed, we know some people get frustrated. We understand. But this... this is exactly why Texas Star Rescue exists.

Friday evening we were contacted about an emergency after a woman passed away, leaving her dogs alone in the home. Situations like this don't wait until intake reopens. They don't wait until it's convenient. They require immediate action.

A volunteer met with the landlord at the house as quickly as she could. We brought two Chihuahuas into our care. Both were covered in fleas. One is painfully underweight and suffering from severe skin issues.

Originally, there were five dogs. Family members took two. The last little one was beyond saving. A wonderful veterinarian came to the home and compassionately helped him cross the Rainbow Bridge. Our volunteer held him in her arms so he didn't have to leave this world alone.

This is what we do.

When we temporarily close intake, it isn't because we don't care. It's because we have to make sure we have the resources, space, and volunteers available for emergencies exactly like this..

These two little dogs have a long road ahead, and we'll be sharing their journey with you. If you'd like to help with their medical care, flea treatment, food, and everything they'll need to heal, we would be so grateful.

🐾 PayPal: [email protected]
🐾 Venmo: -Rescue
🐾McDermott Veterinary Practice 903.725.8885

Thank you for standing with us and making rescues like this possible.

Let's start this Monday off with some good news! We already have an update on Maydean!!
Check out what her awesome Momma had to say♡🐾

Meet Grizzle ("Grizz") 🐾

Don't let the scruffy face fool you... underneath all that wire hair is a little cuddle bug just waiting for his person.

Grizzle is a 2-year-old 15lb Wirehaired Dachshund/Terrier mix (possibly Jack Russell Terrier) with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He loves toys, enjoys playing with other dogs, and his favorite place in the world is snuggled under the covers with his people.

Grizz is crate trained, mostly house trained with a consistent routine, and also uses potty pads. Like many Dachshunds, he's smart, stubborn, and likes to see what he can get away with. He does best with patient, confident adopters who will set clear boundaries and stay consistent.

When Grizz first came to us, he wasn't sure how to handle correction and would sometimes react by trying to nip when told "no" or redirected. With patience, routine, and trust, that behavior has faded, and he has become an affectionate, loving little guy. He simply needed someone to show him what was expected.

Because of this, we're looking for a home with teens or older (no small children) where he can continue to thrive.

If you're looking for a loyal sidekick who will keep you laughing, steal your blankets, and be your bedtime snuggle buddy, Grizzle might just be your perfect match.

Adoption Application ⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1pmY9FFLx2Ky2RO_6H7_sEfH5JusXTMcNdfpfom73_UezgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Yesterday was one of those days that reminds us why we do this.

Maydean, Little Bean, and Dave all found their forever homes. ❤️ Watching them leave with their new families filled our hearts.

But this morning... the rescue was still full.

Stormy is still waiting.
Luke is still waiting.
Crim is still waiting.
Sophie is still waiting.
Bella Lou & Little Bit are still waiting.
Oscar, Dancer, Pookie & Roxy... they're all still here, wondering when it will be their turn.

Every adoption is a victory, but until every kennel is empty, our work isn't done.

If you've been waiting for the right time to adopt, maybe this is it. And if you can't adopt, sharing our posts helps more than you know. The right person may only be one share away.

Let's find the rest of our dogs the happy ending they deserve. ❤️🐾

🐾 APL schedule for the week of July 27th through August 1st.

🔸️ Longview Office – 1604 E. Highway 31, is open Monday through Friday.
🔸️ The Palestine office, 1917 Crockett Rd, is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
🔸️ The Sulphur Springs office, 468 Shannon Rd W, is open Monday and Wednesday.
🔸The Marshall location is at The Pet Place.(Humane Society of Harrison County), 1901 Jefferson Ave, and is open Thursday and Friday.

🚚 The mobile units are as follows:
📌 Monday:
Mobile 1- ** NEW LOCATION** Jacksonville, Atwood’s, 1824 S. Jackson St.
Mobile 2- ** NEW LOCATION** Harleton, Family Dollar, 17973 TX-154

📌 Tuesday:
Mobile 1- **NEW LOCATION** Tyler, Smith County Animal Shelter parking lot, 322 E. Ferguson Rd.
Mobile 2- Texarkana, PetSmart, 117 Richmond Rd.
Mobile 3- Commerce, Dollar Tree, 2218 Live Oak St.

📌 Wednesday:
Mobile 1- Henderson, Smokehouse Restaurant, 207 US HWY 79
Mobile 2- Mineola, Brookshire’s Grocery, 1224 N Pacific St.
Mobile 3- **NEW LOCATION** Chandler, Family Dollar, 700 TX-31.

📌 Thursday:
Mobile 1- Canton, Traders Square Shopping Center by Tractor Supply, 301 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, TX-243.

📌 Friday
Mobile 1- Paris, Atwood’s, 2445 N. Main St.
Mobile 2- Overton, Old City Hall, 1200 S Commerce.

📌 Saturday:
Mobile 1- Mt. Pleasant, Atwood’s, 2621 W. Ferguson Rd.
Mobile 2- Emory, Emory City Center, 725 N Texas St.
Mobile 3- Henderson, Smokehouse Restaurant, 207 US HWY 79

Visit our website - www.aplspayneuter.org for other locations and dates!

Vaccinations are given 10am-2pm and surgery is by appointment. For more information or to schedule a spay/neuter, please call 903-439-2953 or 903-753-7387 ☎️. We now offer online booking for surgery appointments! Visit our website at www.aplspayneuter.org then click on the surgery appointment tab and press the 'BOOK HERE' button 🖥

APL has 7 licensed veterinarians on staff. Our mobile units are modern stainless steel surgery suites. Surgery fees include a pain injection, an antibiotic injection and all dogs go home wearing an e-collar. Remember, dogs should come on leashes (NOT THE RETRACTABLE KIND) and cats must come in carriers.

"Remember our program is extremely busy in this economy. Everyone needs help. So please bring your best attitude and be respectful of our staff working in the elements. Rudeness WILL NOT be tolerated. Profanity is grounds for immediate refusal of services and banned from any future services" - Sheila Phillips, APL Director

La clínica de vacunas empieza a las 10 de la mañana y termina a las 2 de la tarde. Es sin cita.
Las cirugías son con cita previa. Para obtener más información o para hacer cita para una esterilización / castración para gatos or perros, por favor llame al 903-439-2953 o 903-753-7387. Para concertar una cita en línea, visite nuestro sitio web www.aplspayneuter.org.

APL tiene 7 veterinarios licenciados empleados. Nuestras unidades móviles son modernos quirófanos de acero inoxidable. Los precios de la cirugía incluyen una inyección para el dolor, una inyección de antibiótico y todos los perros se van a casa con un collar cónico. Recuerde, los perros deben venir con correa (NO DEL TIPO RETRÁCTIL) y los gatos deben venir en transportadores seguros.

"Recuerde que nuestro programa está muy ocupado en esta economía. Todos necesitan ayuda. Así que por favor traiga su mejor actitud y sea respetuoso con nuestro personal que trabaja en los elementos. NO se tolerará la groseria. Las malas palabras son motivo para el rechazo inmediato de los servicios y la prohibición de cualquier servicios futuros" -Sheila Phillips, Directora de APL

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