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Brenda, a huge thanks for all the amazing work you’re doing with our foster dogs. Your dedication and love really make a world of difference, and it’s so heartwarming to see the positive changes in these pups because of your care. You’re truly a rockstar in their hearts and minds, and we just wanted you to know how much we all appreciate your time, effort, and big heart. Keep being pawesome!

Pam, thank you so much for your invaluable contribution as a Beauties & Beasts volunteer! Your dedication and generosity make a real difference in our corner of the community. We would be lost without you.

Animal shelters can be stressful for dogs, but human interaction can improve their experience. Dogs’ stress can be reduced by spending time with a person outside of their kennel and by leaving the shelter for an overnight or longer stay in a short term foster home.

Stephanie, thank you so much for your invaluable contribution as a Beauties & Beasts volunteer! Your dedication and generosity make a real difference in our corner of the community. We would be lost without you.

Debbie has been a Beauties & Beasts volunteer for only a couple of years, but her impact has been enormous! On behalf of the entire Beauties family, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your outstanding commitment. Your dedication has been nothing short of inspiring. Whether it's lending a helping hand at events, or simply being a beacon of positivity, your contributions have made a significant difference in so many animals and humans alike. 

Nichol has been a Beauties & Beasts volunteer for EIGHT years! On behalf of the entire Beauties family, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your outstanding commitment. Your dedication has been nothing short of inspiring. Whether it's lending a helping hand at events, offering your expertise, or simply being a beacon of positivity, your contributions have made a significant difference in so many animals and humans alike. 

This month is National Heartworm Awareness Month. With mosquito season fast approaching, there's never been a better time to improve your knowledge of this serious disease and educate yourself on how to safeguard your canine companion. Keep scrolling to find out more about heartworm and how you can prevent it.  

Christine has been a Beauties & Beasts volunteer since 2017! Christine to you, your acts of kindness may seem small, but your impact is enormous. Volunteers like you use their time and talents to make the world a better place. The miles you put in for our dogs is astronomical. You are the cheese to our macaroni. We hope you realize how grateful everyone in this organization is for you. Thank you so much for stepping forward (pun intended) and volunteering your time and steps to our rescue.  

National Pet First Aid Awareness Month is celebrated in April every year. This is a special month dedicated to raising awareness among pet parents and animal lovers about pet injuries and providing emergency care in case of injuries. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you find yourself in a situation where you are far from the nearest vet’s office and, unfortunately, your pet gets injured? It is always a good idea to see your veterinarian if your pet gets sick or injured, but in cases like the one mentioned above, you may need to give your furry friend first aid before taking it to the vet.

K-9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th. On this day, K-9 breeders and handlers honor the service of their furry companions. K-9s serve vital roles in the military and law enforcement.

A human sigh could mean contentment, tiredness, relaxation or even disappointment. But can dogs be experiencing those same range of feelings when they sigh? Read further to take a deeper dive and better understand dog and their sighs.

Melissa has been a Beauties & Beasts volunteer since 2017! Melissa to you, your acts of kindness may seem small, but your impact is enormous. Volunteers like you use their time and talents to make the world a better place. Honestly, we don’t think things would go as smoothly as they do without you. You are the peanut butter to our Kong. We hope you realize how grateful everyone in this organization is for you. Thank you so much for stepping forward and volunteering in an area that no one else could.

Becca has been a Beauties & Beasts volunteer since 2022! Becca is a Foster Liason and Applications Processor! We can't say enough great things about Becca. She is always willing to go the extra mile for the animals and loves every animal in our care like they were her own. Becca also helps with events when she can. It's safe to say we keep her pretty busy, and this rescue wouldnt be the same without her!

Taylor has been a Beauties & Beasts volunteer since 2019! She is one of our most passionate volunteers, we’re pretty sure Taylor bleeds magenta! Taylor is the person behind many of our fundraisers, constantly coming up with new event ideas and fresh perspectives. Taylor is one of the masterminds behind our huge Bar Crawl event aptly named Ball Crawl to support the rescues spay and neuter initiative. It’s safe to say that without Taylor we wouldn’t be where we are today.

National Pet Fire Safety Day takes place every year on July 15, and it’s a day to learn how to keep your pet safe in a fire. For many of us, pets are our most precious asset so it makes sense that we would dedicate a day to keeping them safe during one of the scariest things we can imagine. It was started by the Kennel Club and ADT Security in 2009 to help pet owners learn safety measures to protect their beloved pets and homes from fire, and it’s a great opportunity to learn how to keep your fur baby safe.

July is Lost Pet Prevention Month. This pet awareness month was started by PetHub as a way to draw attention to the need to prevent our pets from getting lost during this month–and year around. This summer, as we all get outdoors more with our pets, please take a moment to check these five easy points.

Summer is here, and in true Kansas fashion, it's going to be a hot one. While we all know that we shouldn't leave pets alone in cars this summer, another thing that pet owners need to be careful about is whether the pavement they are walking on is too hot for their dog's paw. 

National Pet ID Week is always for seven days starting April 17. It gives pet owners an excellent opportunity to review the steps they can take to ensure their pet has the best chance of being recovered should the animal become lost.

Pet owners need to understand the importance of year-round protection and the importance of prevention. “Heartworm is endemic in many parts of the United States, due to conditions that favor the proliferation of mosquitoes that carry the disease and the high reservoirs of animals carrying heartworm larvae,” says AHS president Wallace Graham, DVM. Meanwhile, he adds, the mosquitoes that carry heartworm disease breed in standing water, and late-summer weather events such as hurricanes and heavy storms have left plenty of standing water in their wake.

43 percent of calls to Pet Poison Helpline regarding dogs that ate over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications.

National Slobber Appreciation Day is celebrated on November 16th and it’s a way for owners of drooly dogs to show off their slobber and embrace the trait that makes them unique and extra huggable to those that love them the most!

WE NEVER IMAGINED WHAT A BLESSING FOSTERING WOULD BE TO US

Although all dog lovers (and, no doubt, their four-legged family members) know that every day should be National Spoil Your Dog Day, a pet holiday set aside to pamper your pup even more than the other 364 days of the year! 

Do you see photos and videos shared by Beauties & Beasts and wonder what it's like to be a Beauties foster? I have fostered several dogs for Beauties and I would love to share my experience with you.

After a social media meeting today a volunteer submitted this blog about why rescue doesn't quit.

In rescue, there a lot of stories to tell – Stories of brave rescue. Stories of selfless volunteers. Stories of unspeakable abuse and neglect. Stories that hurt. Stories that heal. Beauties and Beasts, Inc is known for using social media to tell the majority of these stories, but we wanted something more. We wanted a channel to document the stories of the dogs and cats that we are working so hard to save. We are excited to start this journey of joy, sadness, healing and RESCUE.

The first story we’d like to tell is…

Big Booty Judy