Florida Little Dog Rescue Group

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!!!

As 2025 comes to a close we wanted to wish all of our friends, family and supporters a Happy Holiday Season and best wishes for an amazing 2026! 2025 has been quite a busy year, and one of our hardest years emotionally, for us at FLDR, and we are anticipating being just as busy, if not busier, in 2026.

As we celebrated sixteen years of Florida Little Dog Rescue, we were very excited to have added another 302 rescues to our pack in 2025, but the year isn’t even quite over yet! We have a few more pups that joined us yesterday, with at least six more still coming in during the last few days of 2025.

With several other local rescues closing up, shelters at over maximum capacity and turning away owner surrenders, it has pushed our team to our limits almost every day. However, we are so proud of everyone involved for always stepping up and helping *just a wee bit more* to help fill in the gaps and save some more lives. The hardest parts are the two biggest limitations in rescue - funds and fosters - two “F” words that sometimes lead to other “F” words and tears when hard decisions have to be made based on space and dollars:( Where social media used to be such a fun, happy place of community and support during these times, this year has been much more divided, hate filled and critical - resulting in some fellow rescues simply deciding to close up, and sadly, the loss of some rescuers who couldn’t bear the emotional toll. Our social presence has been scaled back (a direct result of some violent threats) but we are working towards being more active again in 2026, as we do realize and recognize that for some of our friends this is the way they keep up with us easiest!

We have always said it seems rescue never gets a vacation, and this year was no different - but that’s ok, the puppers are worth it, every second, every day, every month, all year! Most of our puppers are seniors and/or severely medically or behaviorally challenged pups, where FLDR was their only chance for a happy ending. While our intake team would love to be “unemployed” (from our volunteer positions, none of us are paid) in the new year, we recognize that is not likely, and more pups will need our help to find loving homes like yours! Our annual photo collage features just a FEW of the pups that FLDR has been able to save this year, including some of the pups from the multiple hoarding cases we assisted five local animal services with - including over 9 terrier mix puppies confiscated from a hoarding situation, to the 14 pups living in a home that was so contaminated the animal services officers had to go inside wearing hazmat suits, then there were the 18 pups from a home where the owner had become overwhelmed and then was self-deporting but refused to leave until their pups were safe - each case brought it’s own unique set of challenges, but they have all been worth it.

And of course there’s MamaPeaches, our sweeter than candy shih-tzu mix who arrived with newborn puppies and a funny limp that turned out to be a result of two bad hip joints, resulting in her needing a double FHO surgery and over four months of rehab/recovery after her puppies were raised and in loving forever homes. And let’s not forget to mention Miss Scarlet, a little chihuahua with ope wounds on her back that MamaJan just happened to have wind up in her car as she was literally heading out of town to celebrate the holidays, and in her words “what’s one more to go along on the road trip”? And that pretty much sums up FLDR and 2025, LOL!

What can we say? It’s been a very *interesting* and BUSY year.

AND - we will once again have some exciting “sportsball” news coming in January as well!

Please, as you consider your end-of-year giving, please remember that all donations to Florida Little Dog Rescue are tax-deductible as we are a fully certified and registered 501(c)3. Many companies, such as Disney, Boeing, Salesforce and Bank of America just to name a few, offer corporate matching funds as well! As an added bonus, any donations made before midnight on 12/31 will be matched by a very generous supporter, up to $7,500!! Just use the button below to donate (or any of the links on our website!) and your contribution will be automatically added towards the matching funds!

You can also check out our Amazon Wishlist, which lets you send much needed products right to our pups and foster parents, https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32T2PWOYWK20J...
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We also have a wishlist on Chewy now - (https://www.chewy.com/g/florida-little-dog-rescue_b85312092)

Please also know just how much our foster parents LOVE receiving updates and pictures of their former foster pups ~ there is nothing quite as encouraging on a “down” day as being able to look at one of your former pups that arrived broken, scared and afraid to love now living the “great life” as a cherished family member!!!

Thank you all so very much for supporting rescue, our volunteers and pups at Florida Little Dog Rescue!!

Much Love and Many Wishes for a SPECTACULAR 2026,

All the Puppers of FLDR and the rest of their “staff” at Florida Little Dog Rescue!

Should you wish to lend a helping paw and spread some holiday cheer, click the donate button right here or any of the donation links and make a donation! EVERY donation helps!!! YOU can make a HUGE difference in the life of a pup ~ sometimes it’s literally ALL the difference. Please like, share on socials, send a telegram, make a call, spread the word, SAVE A LIFE. Thank you!!!

Want to Shop AND Help the Pups?

Check out our Amazon Smile Wishlist, which lets you send much needed products right to our pups and foster parents!

link directly to our wish list :)

https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32T2PWOYWK20J?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

Jackie, a Chinese Crested Powderpuff

Meet Jackie! Jackie is a 5-7 year old female Chinese Crested Powderpuff and she weighs about 10 pounds. She arrived in rescue from a home with too many pups that could not properly care for her. She has settled into foster care and her foster dad says she would like to introduce herself: Hi, my name is Jackie. I’m a friendly little girl, however, I am extremely shy and scared at first until I get comfortable with you. I am also scared of sudden movements and loud noises, so it is ideal for me to have a “safe space” where I can go and hide. I really do like like attention from my human, but I'm scared and it takes time. Once I’m settled and feel safe, I love to run outside with you and play with other fur friends. I love treats, but will not take them from your hand, so we will have to work on a "system" for that. I would prefer a home with no young children and a human who can be home with me most of the day. I sleep well through the night and I’m doing well on potty training, but an occasional accident could happen. If you are looking for a sweet and loving new family member and are willing to work with me, then I’m the pup for you! Jackie is spayed, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had her teeth cleaned. She is fostered in the Orlando area and her adoption donation is $450.

How Many Have YOU Helped Save?

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Drake has found his forever home!

IT'S PUPPY BOWL SEASON!!

IT'S THE BEST SEASON OF THE YEAR - IT'S PUPPY BOWL SEASON!!!

We are so excited to introduce you to FLDR'S seven pupticipants in this year's biggest game! Please know that the pups (except Sabrina) are all adopted already:) Please meet Queso (goldendoodle) Truffle (standard poodle) Clementine (Pomeranian) Apple (shih tzu mix, black and white) Sabrina (shih tzu mix, tan and white) Barker Playfield (Shetland Sheepdog) and Chappell Bone (corgi). Puppy Bowl airs on Animal Planet on Sunday, February 8th.

Also, Chappell Bone is in the Popularity Playoffs, so please go to www.puppybowl.com and give her some votes!! THANK YOU!!!

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!

Saving small dogs in big need—one life at a time.

Since day one, we've centered on the mission: rescuing overlooked, medically needy, or shelter-bound little dogs in Central Florida and giving them the loving futures they deserve. We’re a 100% volunteer-powered rescue caring for pups in foster homes—never shelters—and every dollar goes directly toward saving another life.

Save a Dog on Death Row!
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!

Click the Picture to Save One More!

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.

Why We Do What We Do

No shelter, just foster homes—so every dog gets the love and evaluation they deserve.
Over 5,500 lives changed across 16 years of rescue work.
A fully volunteer run organization—every gift you give goes straight to care.
Not a shelter—visits happen by application only to ensure safety and respect for foster families and pets.

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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