Florida Little Dog Rescue Group

Saving Scout!

Hi Friends!

We know it’s been a minute, but wanted to give an update on Scout, one of our Hurricane Milton pups….you may remember he came in with a leg injury, that we found out was actually a pelvic injury also, and he spent a couple of months going back and forth to the vet, on crate rest, therapy sessions, sometimes weekly rechecks in order to help him heal and for us to save his leg. The good news is that we were able to save his leg! The bad news was that as his pelvic fracture healed, it healed “awkwardly” and began to cut off blood flow on one of the vessels in his leg. It became an urgent situation that required immediate FHO surgery. We had to decide pretty quickly on the surgery and didn’t have time to try and post to fundraise in advance, so here we are, playing a little catch-up, per se. BUT the upside to that is that we can tell you that Scout came through the surgery splendidly and is expected to make a full recovery and is on his way to being a happy, healthy and most importantly - pain-free puppy! Scout is truly the happiest, snuggliest pup who doesn’t meet a stranger and has been wagging his tail through all of this ~ there is no question in any of our minds that Scout was “worth it”. If only we all could have the resilience and optimism he exudes!!!

If you can lend Scout a helping paw to help with his surgical costs, we would all be so appreciative. You can donate using the link right here, or any of them on our website. Thank you all so so much for all your support, likes on socials, shares and helping paws for all of our FLDR puppers!

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Scout, a Poodle mix

Meet Scout! Scout is a 1 year old male Poodle mix and he weighs about 13 pounds. He arrived in rescue just before Hurricane Milton as the shelter was evacuating pups ahead of the storm. Scout arrived with a leg injury and was placed on strict crate rest to help him heal. While his leg injury healed, his hip was impacted and began cutting off circulation, requiring FHO surgery. Scout has had his surgery and is recovering beautifully and using his leg. He is ready to find a forever family to call his own, as long as they understand for the next few months he needs "light activity", so no hiking or marathons for him just yet! His foster mom says, "Everyone meet Scout- aka Scoutapotamous, Scouty pants, and whatever other nickname he has for the day. Everyone that meets him says he’s a Golden Retriever in little dog form. This boy is a RAY of sunshine! He doesn’t meet a stranger, not a human stranger and definitely not a dog stranger- he doesn’t know the definition of stranger danger. Neighbors outside, new fosters in the home, meeting dogs on our walks, he loves everyone and everything! Scout has had a bit of a rough couple of months, but he’s back and better than ever and is ready to find his forever home! He is young, spunky, and fulllllll of love. Scout needs toys and lots of them- he enjoys carrying them around in his mouth. (Sometimes he tries to carry more than one, it’s hysterical) He is 100% house trained in the house as long as he’s taken out regularly and in his crate. He is wonderful in his crate. He sleeps in there at night and while we are gone. After a long day of playing with his friends, he will often put himself to bed. Scout eats his dog food well and is fabulous in the car (he rides in his carrier) and doesn’t make a peep. He walks very well on a leash/harness/collar, but he loves to romp in the fenced in back yard digging holes and tearing up toys. Scout will need somewhat of an active home (for when he is back to 100%!). He’d love to go walk the lake, trips to the park, and just be a dog- that’s his favorite thing to do! I have small and larger dogs and it doesn’t make a difference to him. He tries to roughhouse my German Shepard like he’s a 100 pound dog. I will say, Scout definitely needs a home with another dog or dogs in it- that’s his favorite part of the whole day. But will need a tolerant dog for his energy. I could go on and on about him! He’s such a gem, but you’d just have to meet him to really see! He is currently still on semi crate rest, but is almost ready to be out full time! Scout is finally ready to be home with you!" He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heart worm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned. Scout is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $375.

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Nova has found his forever home!

FOSTERS

NEEDED!!

FLDR wants to save as many puppers as we possibly can and the only way to do this is by YOU joining our team!! We need fosters!! If you live in the Orlando area and would like to help save lives, we want you to join our pack! We are in need of foster homes willing to open their hearts and make a space on the couch for a rescued pup, usually just for a couple of weeks! We take care of the vetting, grooming, medications and you provide the love and snuggles! Please complete the "Adoption Application" and just put in the comments - "Want to Foster" and a Foster Coordinator will reach out to you right away!

We are also in need of people willing to do transports, usually from Winter Haven to St. Cloud or from north Orlando to St. Cloud a couple of times a month, during a weekday. Please email littledogrescue@gmail.com for more info on helping with Freedom Rides!

Welcome to Florida Little Dog Rescue Group!

Florida Little Dog Rescue rehabilitates unwanted, abused and abandoned little dogs and places them in loving and responsible homes to live out their lives as cherished family members. We would love for you to join us by adopting a dog, volunteering as a foster home or donating money to help save the dogs. We are a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization, and all donations to FLDRG are tax deductible!

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They need YOUR help right now!!

Please help us save dogs on Death Row at local Animal Controls. These are dogs that can't be adopted out directly from Animal Control, mainly for medical reasons. When they can't be adopted, they need a rescue to save them when their time runs out. These pups desperately need our help, we are their last hope!

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Florida Little Dog Rescue Group rescues dogs from all over the state of Florida, but our main focus is the Central Florida area. Our volunteers live anywhere from Tallahassee to Tampa, but all of our dogs are fostered in the Orlando area. We are 100% volunteer-based, which means no overhead or salary costs. Your donation is used directly for dog care. We do not receive government funds. We are entirely supported by charitable donations.

We ensure that each dog is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for heartworms and other parasites, examined by a vet and treated for any known conditions prior to adoption. All known medical information is fully disclosed to new families. While awaiting adoption, the dogs live in foster homes that provide love, patience and TLC to the pups! A pup's stay in foster care could vary from several days to several weeks, depending upon the dog's conditions and needs. Unlike shelter or kennel living, fostering the pups in a home environment allows us to personally evaluate each dog for behavior and temperament issues. We are able to see how they interact and react to other animals and children, if they are house trained, like to go for walks, play ball, etc. and that makes it easier to know what type of home/family would be best suited for them!

Please note, we are not a shelter. We do not have a kennel or facility that you can visit and see all the dogs. Each dog is fostered in an individual home. We do rescue out of our private homes and in our spare time. So, you cannot come visit our dogs until you have gone through the application and interview process and we have contacted you about scheduling a visit. We do not have set "hours" and we answer all calls and emails as quickly as we can!

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