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  • THE SUN CAME OUT TODAY DID YOU SEE IT. Snack here took full advantage, and we noticed he’s got not one but *two* hearts on him, the little Endearment. Thanks to everyone who enjoyed the sunshine with us at the @the_place_pdx for @brooklynyardvet’s 1 year anniversary party. The cider, pizza and cupcakes were top notch and we got to see so many alumni (Falco! Ch’kn Nugget! Arigato! Ralph Junior! Michele!) and Luge and Mush were both very good girls despite it being crowded and a little overwhelming. We love that y’all show up time and time again for what always turns out to be a fun party when our dogs and their humans are involved. After the tough Daphne news, we needed it. 💙
  • Be sure to come down to @the_place_pdx today 3-6pm to celebrate @brooklynyardvet turning 1 year old. We’re so lucky to have not one but now two vet partners since they opened, allowing us to save even more dogs in need — especially when they do stuff like throw anniversary parties that benefit us. Cider, pizza, cupcakes, raffle prizes and adoptables Mush and Luge will all be there, hope to see y’all too!
  • It’s with heavy hearts that we let you know we had to say goodbye to Daphne. With us just a few weeks shy of a year, Daphne had chronic GI issues (as is not uncommon with Great Danes) and possibly a lot more happening internally than we even understood. What we do know is that after seeing both of our vet partners and going down a long road of tests, medications, and diet variables, Daphne was not only not getting better, she was getting worse. An x-ray showed linear obstructions likely calling for part of her intestines to be resected, but she wasn’t a good candidate for a complicated surgery and recovery for many reasons. It became clear that the humane thing to do was to let her go. We promised Daph her life would not be in vain; that we’d use her story to try and save other dogs from the same fate. Make no mistake, Daphne existed on purpose. She was bred with the intention of creating giant dogs known to battle chronic health issues and have short life spans. Yet that breeder is not held responsible for her life when she was dropped off at Multnomah County before she was even a year old. Then a breed specific rescue allowed folks to adopt her sight unseen directly from MCAS, yet refused to cover a vet visit due to a lack of resources. Not equipped to keep her once they understood all that she needed medically and behaviorally, the Great Dane rescue told those adopters they were not able to take her. So Daphne’s choices were to go back to the county or come to us. The lack of accountability and regulation of breeding makes us angry and frustrated for those having to deal with the fallout, but it breaks our hearts for the dogs like Daphne who pay the mental, emotional, and physical tolls of that greed. So in case you needed one more reason to know that ‘adopt don’t shop’ isn’t just a catchy hashtag, let Daphne be a reminder -- getting a dog from anyone or anywhere except a municipal shelter or reputable rescue only serves to perpetuate the problem and ensure dogs like her will continue to be made on purpose, then left to suffer without consequence to those who caused it. Run free with a full belly, Daph. We’re sorry life had never been fair to you.
  • Our Valentines, the Endearments, are officially checked in, loaded up and en route as we ‘gram. This is Luv; sent straight from Cupid to steal your heart. On her way to the good life and being the best girl as she gets to ride cabinside, we’ll go live once they touch down around 4pm to show off these cuties giving us candy hearts for eyes.
  • Whatever you want to say to someone today, say it with a Canine Be Mine. Valentines for anyone and everyone, send an e-card featuring rescue puppies and help us to save even more in need. Link in bio. Cupid pick up that bow.

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