October is national adopt-a-dog month! Make a difference this season and rescue a dog in need!

Statistics show about 3.3 million dogs enter shelters in the U.S. every year and approximately 670,000 of those dogs are euthanized. Adopting a shelter dog is an excellent way to turn love into action. Help a rescue dog today, give them the care they need and the love they deserve!

Sugar Bear (pictured right), is in search of her furever home! She is a 7-year-old Pit-Lab mix who wants to be your best friend! She is a sweet heart who truly deserves a happy ending! If you are interested in meeting Sugar Bear or would like more information on her please contact Florida Urgent Rescue (F.U.R.) or Sunland Acres.

Florida Urgent Rescue (F.U.R.)

Florida Urgent Rescue is a local rescue that saves animals from kill shelters and other urgent situations. They take on very tough cases including dogs that have gun shot wounds, thrown from cars, abandoned with imbedded collars, and other serious medical conditions. F.U.R. Urgent Transport Program helps aid in disaster relief where they have rescued hundreds of dogs and cats from emergencies, including 6 hurricanes so far. In their first 4 years of operation, F.U.R. has rescued more than 1,400 animals. With your help, F.U.R. save more lives.

Can’t Adopt a Dog? Here’s How Else You Can Help:

• Donate Items: Rescues are always in need of resources. Any unwanted collars, leashes, toys, beds, blankets, etc. your dog doesn’t use anymore would be greatly appreciated by a rescue. Many Shelters even have wish lists posted on their websites of items they need.
• Foster: Many dogs struggle in the atmosphere of a shelter, they need a home setting to be able to truly acclimate and be themselves. Fostering dogs is an amazing way to help a dog get adopted quicker. If you’re not able to foster, many rescues offer “dog day outs” or “sleepovers”. This gives people the opportunity to give a dog a break from the shelter for a day of fun!
• Volunteer Your Time: Many places need help from volunteers to care for their dogs. You can sign up to help transport animals is desperate situations such as disaster relief and over crowded shelters. F.U.R. is always looking for transport volunteers. To sign up click here.
• Network: If you see a rescue dog in need, spread the word! Share social media posts on Instagram and Facebook to help dogs find homes, increase donations, and get the support that they need! Take photos of adoptable pets and share them with your friends!