10/11/2026
October 11, 2023 — the day two people decided they wanted to make a difference for animals in need. ❤️🐾
It had been just three weeks since they found a dog dumped in a ditch — a heartbreaking discovery that would change everything.
Not long after, four of her puppies were also found dumped in a ditch.
Five innocent lives.
Abandoned.
Forgotten.
Left to fend for themselves.
Five lives that deserved so much better.
Faced with the cruelty and heartbreak that too many animals experience, two people decided they couldn't simply stand by and hope things would change.
They wanted to be part of that change.
And so, the journey began.
A journey filled with heartbreak, sleepless nights, vet bills, endless dedication, happy endings, and far too many stories that never should have happened in the first place.
But above all, it became a journey of hope.
A promise to keep showing up for the animals who have no voice.
To give them a chance at a better life.
To remind them that not all humans will let them down.
Three years later, Howling Hideaway Rescue is so much more than those two people could have ever imagined.
What started with just a few volunteers and a handful of supporters has grown into an incredible community of animal lovers, all sharing one common goal — making a difference in the lives of animals in need.
And over these three years, more than 500 dogs and cats have found their second chance. 🐾❤️
More than 500 lives that were given a chance to heal.
More than 500 stories rewritten.
More than 500 animals who are now loved, safe, and exactly where they belong.
Along the way, there have been animals who needed medical care, some who needed time to heal, some who needed to learn how to trust again, and some who simply needed someone to believe they were worth saving.
And every single one mattered.
But none of this would be possible without the incredible people who stand behind these animals.
Our fosters are the heart of Howling Hideaway Rescue. ❤️
They open their homes to animals who may be scared, confused, sick, injured, or simply unsure of what it means to be loved. They give them patience, safety, structure, compassion, and the opportunity to heal.
They give these animals a place to learn how to trust.
They give them a safe place to become the dogs and cats they were always meant to be.
And then, as difficult as it can be, they open their hearts and let them go to their forever homes.
We truly could not do what we do without our foster families.
To every foster who has welcomed a critter into your home — thank you. Thank you for every sleepless night, every accident cleaned up, every vet appointment, every training session, every worry, every tear, and every happy moment.
You are giving these animals something they may have never had before: a chance.
And to our amazing volunteers — thank you for everything you do behind the scenes and in the trenches.
From transporting animals and helping with vet appointments to answering messages, organizing, fundraising, sharing posts, helping with events, providing supplies, and doing all the countless things that often go unseen — you are an incredibly important part of this rescue.
Your time is priceless, and we are so incredibly grateful for every minute you give.
We also want to recognize and say a very special thank you to Athens Veterinary Services. 🐾❤️
We are incredibly grateful to have such an amazing veterinary team helping care for our critters.
From routine veterinary care to emergencies, surgeries, medical treatments, vaccinations, spays and neuters, and everything in between, Athens Veterinary Services has been there to help us give these animals the care they deserve.
Having a veterinary clinic that understands rescue, supports what we do, and helps us care for animals who sometimes arrive needing so much is something we never take for granted.
Thank you for helping us help them. ❤️
Every foster home that opened its doors.
Every volunteer who gave their time.
Every donor who helped pay a vet bill.
Every person who shared a post.
Every adopter who opened their heart.
Every veterinary professional who helped heal them.
Every person who cheered from the sidelines.
You have all been part of their story.
As a non-profit rescue, every dollar we receive goes back into the animals. Every donation helps provide veterinary care, medications, food, supplies, transportation, rehabilitation, and everything else needed to give these animals the second chance they deserve.
We don't do this for profit.
We pour every cent back into the animals.
To our fosters, volunteers, donors, adopters, supporters, veterinary partners, and everyone who has believed in Howling Hideaway Rescue — thank you.
Thank you for standing beside us.
Thank you for opening your homes.
Thank you for opening your hearts.
Thank you for giving your time.
Thank you for helping us keep saying yes.
We may have started with just a few people, but together we have created a community that continues to grow and make a difference — one paw at a time. ❤️🐾
Three years ago, we started with a simple belief: these animals deserved better.
Today, more than 500 second chances later, we know that belief was just the beginning.
We can't change their past, but we can rewrite their future. ❤️🐾
🎉🐾 Happy 3rd Anniversary, Howling Hideaway Rescue! 🐾🎉
Here's to every life we've saved, every life still waiting, and every person who helps make the next second chance possible.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for being part of the Howling Hideaway family. ❤️
Kudos to Courtney Bright for making this video and Megan Khan-Grundy for creating the music 🎶 ❤️
