The Rule Of 3!

You are probably wondering, what on earth she is talking about. What is the Rule of 3? Everyone should own 3 dogs! Now, that would be great! I personally own 2, but I used to own 3. But, no that is not what I am talking about. The Rule of 3 is a general set of guidelines for when you adopt a rescue or shelter dog. We give this flyer to all Williston Animal Group adopters and we support them on their journey with their new dog. Rescue and shelter dogs have probably spent at least a few months in a kennel, and not in a home with lots of attention. Dogs get very used to their surroundings, even if it is in a kennel, and being exposed to new surroundings can be stressful.

So, here are the Rules of 3. These are general rules because all dogs are different. Some may take less time to adjust and others could actually take longer.

3 days after being adopted:

1. Your new dog may feel very overwhelmed.
2. May be scared and unsure of what to do.
3. May not show his or her true personality, yet.
4. May not want to eat or drink. We have new intakes to our rescue that do this too.
5. They may want to hide, be left alone, or not socialize too much.
6. They may test their new boundaries. Some dogs may even run away.

3 weeks after being adopted:

1. They may be starting to settle in and feel more comfortable.
2. He or she may realize maybe this is my forever home and I can feel at home.
3. Learn the layout of their new environment.
4. Learned your routine and start to settle into it.
5. Let his or her guard down and feels comfortable enough to show their true self.
6. This is when behavior problems may show up if there are any. If this occurs please reach out to a dog trainer to see if they can help you rather than just returning the dog. At Williston Animal Group we work with you and our trainer to help your new dog adjust to your home. We want our adoptable dogs to have the best chance at success.

3 months after being adopted:

1. Now Fido should be starting to be completely comfortable in their new home.
2. Building trust and a bond.
3. He will have gained a feeling of security with his new family.
4. Set in your routine and follows the routine.

So, as you can see it may take a while for your newly adopted dog to feel safe, secure, and at home with you. I think some people get upset when the dog they adopted appears afraid of them, unsocial, or not affectionate. Give it time, and be patient. Think about if you were the dog, maybe you would be aloof at first too, wondering what will happen.

Williston Animal Group is a 501C3 dog rescue located in Williston, Florida. We are always in need of new foster parents and volunteers. The more dogs we can place in a foster homes, the more we can save from shelters. We are fully staffed by volunteers and funded by awesome donors, and community supporters.

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It Started With A Bear!

You are probably wondering what do bears have to do with dogs? I am going to tell you. Today is National Pets for Veteran’s Day! Every year on October 21st this day is celebrated and it all started with a dog named Bear.

A dog named Bear was visiting with veterans and it was noticed that Bear could pick up on the moods and needs of veterans. Bear’s owner was using him as a therapy pet for veterans for hourly visits once a week, and she thought why should therapy be once a week. This day was created to help spread the word about the need for more Bears. To help veterans get a companion dog that can be with them 24/7 rather than one hour once a week.

How can you help?

1. Like and share this post to raise awareness for the need.
2. Visit a rescue, or shelter, and offer to sponsor the adoption fee for a Veteran to get a companion dog. We at Williston Animal Group have lots of great dogs waiting for a foster home, or adoption. You can see our available dogs, here.
3. Thank a Vet! I don’t think we need a special day to thank those who serve our country, thanking them should be a standard activity, so please do it. You could visit your local VA and thank some Vets there. Remember, if your community has a Veteran’s Day parade, take a minute to attend, or any other honorary services.
4. You could honor a Veteran that is a dog lover by donating in their name to your local shelter, or rescue.
5. Learn about mental health issues and how rescues and shelter animals can help alleviate stress, anxiety, fear, and so much more.

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Biff’s Foster Story!

I hope you are ready to cry. Not all tears mean sadness. These tears are tears of love, beauty, and tenderness. One of our long-term volunteers, and now a board member, fostered Biff and is the author of this story. I am just the messenger. Fostering a rescue dog is such a beautiful act of kindness, and not just for sick or old dogs. All dogs can benefit from a foster home. Williston Animal Group pays for all vet care, and services of foster dogs in our care. We can even supply food if you need it and want to foster a WAG dog. We are a 501C3 dog rescue located in Williston, FL. The more foster homes we have the more dogs we can save from local shelters. If you would like to learn more about fostering please call us at 352-528-9888, or you can email us at info@willistonanimalgroup.com

Now on to the story.

I’ll never understand why Biff’s family left him tied to a park bench in town. But in a weird way, I’ll
always be grateful that they did. If they hadn’t left him, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to know
and love him in his time of need. He appeared to be in good health and had a great disposition, so it’s
hard to know why he was left like that. But their decision to leave him alone tied to that park bench led
to one of my greatest foster experiences.
Biff was found by the town’s animal control officer and was brought to Williston Animal Group to be
held for 3 days to see if he would be claimed. Nobody came forward to claim this 120 lb, beautiful boy.
He was believed to be ½ Great Pyrenees and ½ Saint Bernard. Whatever breed he was, he was a 100%
lovable, joyful dog.
Biff had a gentle spirit, especially for a dog that weighed so much and had a giant head. We first met Biff
in early 2019 when we were volunteering at the kennels of Williston Animal Group. If you’re not
familiar with WAG, you should really get to know this organization because we do great work for dogs in
need! Anyway, my son absolutely adored Biff right from the beginning. He always greeted
everyone with his goofy smile and his happy-go-lucky nature. But shortly after arriving, he started
showing signs of illness. He wasn’t eating well and was lethargic. In May 2019, WAG found out that
Biff had cancer. That dreaded diagnosis for all creatures… poor Biff. His cancer was not treatable, and
he was expected to live 6 -12 months before passing. WAG started to look for a foster home so that Biff
would be more comfortable for the end of his life.
I went home and told my husband about Biff’s diagnosis and that we had to find him a foster home.
Thank goodness, my husband is a sucker for the big dogs and he knows that I couldn’t stand the thought
of Biff not having the best end possible for his life. We had never fostered before, but we decided that
we would foster Biff if he got along with our 2 dogs and the cat. Luckily, Biff loved other dogs and our
dogs easily accepted him into the pack. The cat wasn’t so sure about this arrangement and I’m not sure
that Biff had ever seen a cat before. He seemed absolutely fascinated with her. But, it didn’t take long
before he won her over too. He went so far as to share his food bowl regularly, with his new cat friend.
I’m sure that I cannot capture in words the joy that Biff brought to our lives. He really was an amazing
dog. He was on some medications for his pain, but otherwise wasn’t receiving much treatment.
However, he was receiving and giving a lot of love. He started eating again… a lot. He bounced when he
ran, slept like the dead, and drooled buckets always. He loved to play with his doggy friends and nap in
the sunshine. Biff never missed an opportunity to be pet and LOVED to cuddle in the beanbag. He and
my husband were garage buddies and had a special bond. You see, nobody told Biff that he was sick.
So, he just kept living his life with the joy and happiness that he shared with so many. 6 months came
and Biff just ran past that timeline. Then, a year passed and Biff just kept playing.
Almost a year and a half after we started fostering Biff, one of our other dogs passed away. Biff gave me
such comfort while I mourned her loss. He would put his giant head into my lap and let me cry. His
compassion was on full display and he really helped us to move on from her loss. It wasn’t long before
we brought some additional fosters home and Biff accepted each one as they passed through our home
on their way to their furever homes. This amazing boy lived 2 years after his original diagnosis. In fact,
when I looked back at the dates, he passed away exactly 2 years after WAG announced his diagnosis to
the volunteer group.

As a foster parent for a terminally ill dog, you know there will be a loss. You have to expect it. But you
also get so much love and joy. Biff filled my heart regularly. Watching my husband snuggle with this
gorgeous, giant dog was so special. Seeing my son play with him was amazing. Biff’s gentle nature was
so genuine and his happiness was contagious. So, even though we knew that we would lose him, we are
incredibly grateful for two years with an amazing dog that brought so much joy into our lives. It was
painful when it was his time to cross the rainbow bridge, but that pain is so outweighed by the love that
we received from him. I’m so thankful that we were able to make the last two years of his life happy
and he repaid it tenfold.
Fostering dogs is not always easy. Fostering dogs that are sick is even harder. But, it’s so worth it if you
love dogs. So, if you think that you might be able to add a dog to your home, even temporarily, please
consider fostering. You’ll get far more than you will give.

Why Should You Have Your Pets Microchipped

Hello, and happy Sunday. Welcome to another Williston Animal Group education topic. If you browse through the archives you will find other topics worth reading. It is part of our mission statement to have educational topics related to dogs specifically, but all pets in general.

First off, Williston Animal Group is a 501C3 dog rescue located in Williston, Florida. We rescue dogs from local shelters. We do not take strays or owner-surrenders. In the Spring of this year WAG, decided we would start a new committee to help address issues that pet owners in our communities are experiencing. This committee is called WAG Gives Back. The sole purpose is to help keep dogs in loving homes.

We hold a monthly dog food giveaway and have done 5 so far. If you live in the area follow our Facebook page to see when I post the signup information each month. We have helped 6 families get their dogs spayed or neutered. One of the things I have been working on, as the Chairwoman for WAG Gives Back, is a free microchipping event. It took a while but we were finally ready for a trial run and had it all set. Then along comes an ugly thing called Hurricane Ian, and we had to cancel. Ian did not affect our area that much, and our hearts go out to the southwest region of Florida, which was completely devastated. I now am working on putting it all back together again on a new date.

With all of that said, why is it important to have your pet microchipped? Dogs, cats, and I believe rabbits and ferrets can be microchipped. Having your pet microchipped is not required by law in Florida, though some of us think it should be. It would be super easy to just have it done when you have your annual vet checkup or even better when your pet is spayed or neutered. However, don’t assume that your pet is automatically microchipped at the time of spay/neuter because it might not be without you requesting it to be done.

You will see a few videos below on the topic of microchipping. They are all short and worth your time to view them. Having your pet microchipped is easy, fairly affordable, and pretty much the same as your pet getting a vaccine. There is very low risk, though nothing is risk-free. In Florida, a vet has to be on the premises when a microchip is inserted. But, the most important reason to have your pet microchipped is that if your dog gets lost for any reason the microchip can be scanned by any vet, animal control officer, shelter, or rescue, and then your pet can be reunited with you. It is very important once your pet is microchipped that you register the chip to you, the owner, with a backup person that can reclaim your pet if you are unavailable to do so. If you move, and or your phone number changes be sure to update the information on the website that is provided to you when the chip is inserted. The same is true for your backup person’s information. Much like with your children, think of the microchip information as emergency contact #1 and emergency contact #2. There are laws in Florida that state all animal control agencies, shelters, and vets scan all strays, and found pets for a microchip before the animal is put up for adoption or worse euthanized. We have an agreement with the city of Williston, Florida that some stray dogs will be brought to our kennels for a 3-day hold. We scan these dogs to be sure a microchip is not present before the hold begins. If you find a lost, abandoned, or stray pet takes it to a vet, or animal control, asap to have it scanned for a chip. Never assume just because a pet is loose that the pet is a stray or doesn’t have a home. Dogs are clever escape artists sometimes, as you may know, if you are a dog owner. In Florida, pets are property and you can not just keep them, or give them away just because you found them. If you have any questions about having your pet microchipped leave me a comment, or email us at info@willistonanimalgroup.com

We are paying for our microchip even out of our budget, and if you would like to help WAG continue to grow, save more dogs, and assist the community, you can donate to us. Our Paypal address is willistonanimalgroup@gmail.com, if you follow us on Facebook I post a monthly fundraiser, or you can use the QR code image shown below. That QR code will take you to our new option for donations and you can make it a monthly donation each month if you want.

We have lots of great dogs right now available for adoption. You can see them at Petfinder.com Our adoption fee is 100 dollars and they come with all of their shots, flea and heartworm prevention, and spay/neuter. Some of our dogs have had professional dog training, and our dog trainer is willing to work will all adopters to make the transition easier for any of our dogs.

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WAG Is Going To The Elephants!

Williston Animal Group had so much fun going to the elephants last year that we are doing it again this year.

We will be at Elephant Appreciation Days, at Two Tails Ranch at 18655 NE 81st Street, Williston, Florida. WAG will be there on 9/24 and 9/25 from 11AM to 5 PM and yes we will have some of our adoptable dogs with us. We will try to bring different dogs each day. This year you may even find a fun game for the kiddos at our booth. So, be sure and stop by to see us. Ask about WAG, what we do, why we do it, how to volunteer with us, how to become a foster, and so much more!

We have a lot of events planned in the next couple of months, so be sure and follow this blog, and our Facebook page to keep up. We do a monthly dog food giveaway, that is already full for October, but you can watch for the sign-up announcement for November. We also have a Twitter page where we could really use more followers to retweet our tweets.

We are doing a trial run for a dog and cat microchip event on 9/28. It is free through our WAG Gives Back Community Outreach Program. We still have a couple of cat spots open, and people can sign up for the wait list for cats and dogs by emailing us at info@willistonanimalgroup.com All cats and dogs must show proof of current rabies vaccine to be registered.

Williston Animal Group is a 501C3 dog rescue located in Williston, Florida. We are fully staffed by volunteers and funded by awesome donors and community supporters. All of the monies we receive go directly to the dogs in our care and some to our community outreach program which is aimed at keeping dogs in loving homes.

Jaeger Needs You, In Williston, Florida!

#JAEGER is in need of a very special person to #foster and or #adopt him. Of course, all of our dogs are special and we search until we find their perfect home. But, Jaeger has 2 very specific needs that require an #experienced#dog handler and even one with an understanding of #medical issues for dogs. Jaeger came to us fairly young and moved into foster care after a day. The young man that was fostering him became ill and had to return Jaeger to us. He said he never walked him on a leash because he didn’t like it. We didn’t think much of that at first. But, then Jaeger started to exhibit some bizarre behaviors because obviously, he had to walk on a leash at the kennels. Our dog train, #primaldesignk9 was out of the area for most of the month of July and could not evaluate him. We did the best we could for him, but then we started to notice he was #honking like a goose. This is a sure sign that a dog has a #collapsingtrachea and he can not breathe with any pressure around the neck. This explained his very bizarre behavior. We started to use a harness to handle him, which he ate 2, but he was able to walk quite well that way. He also has an issue with resource guarding when it comes to #food or food-related items. He has been on board and training with Jo for weeks now and has made remarkable progress. He is super friendly with her other dogs, has bonded with her, and his resource guarding improves with every single meal. Jo is willing to foster him as long as she can, as she does not want him to have to go back to the kennels, but this can’t be forever. So, if you think you are that #specialsomeone that Jaeger needs you must be willing to never ever put a collar on him, and you must be willing to continue to work with Jo and follow her directions with the resource guarding issue. #willistonanimalgroup pays for all vet bills and preventions, and we can even give you dog food if you foster a dog for us. Please like and share to help Jaeger find a home to help him continue to flourish and grow. You can call WAG at 352-528-9888 to make an appointment to meet Jo and Jaeger. Jaeger loves to play fetch and loves water. Not so much playing in a pool, but chasing water from a hose. He is so funny!

Below you will see some more pictures of handsome Jaeger.

Williston Animal Group is a 501C3 dog rescue located in Williston, Florida. We are fully staffed by amazing volunteers and funded by awesome donors and community supporters.

Cubby Checker and The Fat Boys!

Want you to do The Twist, lol. Ever since Cubby came to Williston Animal Group this song has been stuck in my head. So, I thought I would write about him and the song.

The Twist, please tell me you know The Twist, was a hit song released in the 60s by Chubby Checker. In the late 80s, The Fat Boys teamed up with Chubby Checker to re-release the song in an updated version. I have shared the video below, just in case you love nostalgia. Music videos were still fairly new in the 80s and this is a long song. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Cubby came to WAG from Bradford County where he had been adopted at an adoption event, but apparently, the adopter’s husband did not agree to the adoption and Cubby had to be returned. Bradford County reached out to us to see if we would take him and find him a new home, which we did.

Cubby is a beautiful, handsome-looking boy, with the cutest ears. He is young, about a year old, and a bulldog mixed-breed dog. Cubby does have some fence reactivity which causes him to bark at things on the other side of the fence. Other than that he is housebroken, and friendly with dogs, cats, and children, but not goats, or rabbits. He does like to chew on the leash when leashing up, see his picture below taking himself for a walk, lol. He walks great on the leash once he gets going. He has some polka dots on his tongue, which may indicate some Chow in his lineage, but we are never certain of these things. He is a beautiful brindle baby. He is neutered, up to date on all of his shots, and on flea and worm prevention. Cubby weighs about 50 lbs. I hope you enjoy his photo shoot below. If you are looking to adopt a new friend into your home, or you would like to foster which is just as nice minus the commitment of owning, please call Williston Animal Group today at 352-528-9888 or visit Cubby’s Petfinder page.

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Way Down Yonder By The Suwannee River!

That is from a song, I think, lol. But, today I am going to talk about Suwannee the dog. I am not sure who picked his name, but I like it. This very handsome hound dog was found wandering around one of the springs with no microchip, tags, or other identifiers.

He was brought to Williston Animal Group by Animal Control for the city of Williston. We did his 3-day hold and attempted to locate his owner. No one came forward to claim him and he is now available for adoption.

Suwannee is a 1 yr old Bloodhound dog, he may have a little mix in there too. He is 46 lbs. but appears very thin to me. He is now neutered, up to date on all of his shots, and started on flea and heartworm prevention. He is a lovely dog. He does not bark a lot, like other hounds we have had. He appears to possibly be housebroken, he is friendly, walks great on a leash with pulling at times but is learning, and is just an all-around awesome dog, especially for a young dog.

He got a clean bill of health from the vet and can now move into a foster home, or for adoption. Check out his dapper self in the pics below.

If you are a hound dog lover come check out Suwannee. Call Williston Animal Group at 352-528-9888 to make an appointment to meet Suwannee.

Williston Animal Group is a 501C3 dog rescue located in Williston, Florida. We are fully staffed by volunteers and funded by awesome donors. Ask about volunteering with us, or being a foster parent. Fostering a dog allows us to pull other dogs waiting to get out of shelters. There is no risk to fostering a WAG dog, so be sure and ask about it.

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It Is National Dog Day!

Hello, and happy Friday! Today is National Dog Day! How do I know? Because Facebook told me so, lol. I have been an absent blogger most of this Summer. I do this blog to help promote dogs at Williston Animal Group and their organization in general. I hope to pick back up my blogging steam now that Summer is over, and the craziness might slow down. If you work and have a family, you know what I mean.

If you don’t already own a dog, why not? Did you know there have been actual scientific studies that prove dogs are healthy for humans? The American Kennel Club did a whole article on the subject, and I will link it here. The graphic below is all of our currently available dogs for adoption. Some are on the graphic twice, and some are not there that are in foster care. We have several others in foster care that will be available soon. You can visit our Petfinder page. I post to our Facebook page daily, so it is also a great way to get updates on our dogs, and events.

Some of the studies mentioned are:

1. Dogs make us feel less alone. I have two dogs and trust me you are never alone, lol.
2. Dogs are good for your heart. I have talked about this one before and while some people are skeptical the studies show that petting a dog can help lower blood pressure by reducing stress.
3. Dogs can help you stress less. Who doesn’t want less stress? Studies show that people who suffer from anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions benefit greatly from having a dog. Dogs in general, and therapy dogs, which it is not difficult to get your dog to be a therapy dog, are very therapeutic.
4. Dogs help us cope with crises. This is similar to #3.
5. Dogs help you move more. This one is a no-brainer, dogs need to walk, and humans walk dogs. Do you need a walking buddy, or to increase your activity? Get a dog. I saw on Facebook someone posted a question about what was the most inexpensive gym equipment to own. My answer? A dog.
6. Dogs make you more attractive. It is true, proven by a scientific study. Are you having a hard time finding a date, and can’t relate to others? Get a dog, they are great conversation starters.
7. Dogs make us more social. Again, great conversation starters when you show up with a cute dog.
8. Dogs make us love them by their cuteness. I think this one is all for the dog, not us humans, lol.
9. Dogs make us happier. It’s almost like when you see cute babies and you smile or laugh, puppies and dogs have the safe effect.
10. Dogs help seniors with cognitive function and social interaction. Heads up, this one is important. If you are worried about the cognitive decline or being isolated as you age, why not adopt a dog?

There you have it, 10 wonderful reasons to own a dog. There are so many shelter dogs, and rescues looking for loving homes, please opt to adopt one. Just because a dog is mixed, or has been a stray does not mean it is a bad dog. This last year Williston Animal Group has taken on the task of rescuing dogs from rural shelters where they have no budget to house or care for strays or owner surrenders. These dogs have all been awesome dogs that would have lost their lives if WAG had not rescued them. Shelters and rescues are full all around us, and some can not even take on more at this time. Having people who can adopt some of these dogs makes room for shelters and rescues to save more lives.

Williston Animal Group is a 501C3 dog rescue located in Williston, Florida. We pull dogs from local shelters, and the city of Williston brings us dogs as well from time to time. We are fully staffed by volunteers and funded by amazing donors.

If you are interested in any of the dogs shown in the pictures below you can leave me a comment or email us at info@willistonanimalgroup.com for more info. Pictured from left to right are Jackson, Shanna, Mindy, Cubby, Suwannee, Simon, Zoey, Mindy, Maverick, Buddy the 3rd, Max a Million, and Jackson again.

Share A Home Sunday!

Hello, hello! How are all of our Williston Animal Group blog readers doing? I hope you are staying cool and keeping your pets cool as well.

I have talked about fostering before and how it can enrich your life as well as the dog, or a cat. But today, I am going to focus more on why foster homes are so important to rescues, and possibly shelters though I am not sure all have foster programs.

If you don’t follow groups on Facebook that are either shelters, or rescues, or lost and found animal groups/pages, like Williston Animal Group, then I recommend you do. The problem is such a huge problem here in Florida with lost, stolen, abandoned, dumped, strays, and most are not fixed wandering around making the population issue even worse. All local shelters are full, most rescues are full and they need help. Most rescues, if not all run with volunteers only, and shelters really need volunteers too, though some may not allow volunteers.

Fosters are an integral part of a rescue, and we are trying to grow our foster home possibilities. We have gotten a couple of new fosters on board, but we still only have about 5 or 6. Our rescue is small, and we can only handle about 10 dogs at our kennels. A long-term foster, which is a foster that is willing to keep the dog in their home through to adoption, means we can pull another dog from a shelter and some are high-kill shelters and save that dog’s life. A medical foster is a foster that can help a heartworm-positive dog through the treatment process. We need more of these, too. There are so many heartworm-positive dogs in Florida and shelters often will not treat them, due to a lack of funding. We can’t pull these dogs without a foster to care for them for at least the hardest part of the treatment. A behavior foster is a foster that is willing to foster a dog that is stressed out at the kennels and may have some behavior issues to work through. These fosters are skilled dog handlers, skilled pet owners, vet techs, and people in vet school, or animal care classes. Those are the main types of fosters most people probably think of when I talk about fostering. But, there are short-term foster options too, such as for a week, a weekend, or just an overnight stay with you, or just a walk in the park. We do not encourage dog parks, however, or off-leash parks. Even a short time away from the kennels is invaluable to the dog. It relieves stress and exposes them to new surroundings, objects, and people. They learn to ride in a car, be in a home, have manners, and learn to be great house pets. Plus, if you have kids it provides them with a buddy, and some responsibility to feed and exercise the dog.

Foster a Williston Animal Group dog and you will get the following:

1. You can pick the dog you wish to foster. If you want to be a short-term foster, like for a weekend, you could pick a different dog each time if you wanted to.
2. We provide any medical care that is needed for the dog while it is under your care. This includes toenail cutting, flea meds, and heartworm prevention meds. All vet care is paid for by us.
3. We can even provide you with food if you wish us to do so.
4. The risk is low but the benefits are high.

You can always support your local rescue in so many ways that you might not have even considered. Many landlords may be OK with a short-term foster, so be sure to ask them.

Please consider sharing your home with a rescue, or shelter dog today. Call Williston Animal Group at 352-528-9888 to apply to be a foster today. Or, you can email us at info@willistonanimalgroup.com

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