Helping Herders Rescue

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Helping Herders Rescue

We rescue and make great people/dog connections for herding breeds like Australian Cattle Dogs, Borde

Following our passion for herding breeds, rescuing at risk dogs from shelters, and helping with owner surrenders, assess, and find homes that will meet their needs. We are an approved 501 c3 non profit registered with the State of California. To view the amazing dogs we have for adoption or to learn about our adoption process, check out our website: http://www.helpingherdersrescue.org/adopt-a-herder

01/25/2026

Hi all, I wanted to post an update on several of our dogs, and apologize for the lack of updates. I think everyone knows, there's just a lot going on in our daily lives and the overwhelm is striking us all in different ways. Myself, I want to curl up with my dogs and doom scroll. Anywho..

Update on our spicy blue girl Leia, who is fighting cancer and is still living her best life. Her latest treatment has been adjusted to just once every three weeks. Her last appointment was a bit over 900. She hasn't slowed down and still has the same quality of life as before, and that is why we continue! It's all about quality of life.

Nova and Freya are doing very well. Soon both will be visiting the vet to continue getting ready for adoption. Both need spay.

If you have made it this far, thank you. If you would like to help us continue our mission, our team thanks you!

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo

Take care of yourself and those you love.

01/10/2026

Update on Freya and Nova! Freya is starting to show down on feeding, and Nova has started eating food! She is growing and has been protecting her side eye 🤣. Thank you to those that ordered from their wishlist! The supplies are really helpful!

12/22/2025

Adoption announcement! 😁

Nervous Nellie was apparently a stray and found herself turned into the shelter by her finder. She reports in to tell us that she has a plum life now! She loves to take hikes and road trips with her sister, Plain Jane the McNab. Here they are on an Oregon trip.

Nervous Nellie was formerly Seraphina from Animal Friends of the Valley. #739798

12/18/2025

So many great names everyone suggested! Introducing, Freya and Nova! They are both doing great, and I think that Nova has doubled in size 😳! No competition at the milk bar ☺️

If you would like to send something for them, I'll put the link in the bio, and also here.

Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/dwSAOfM

12/12/2025

Don't you just want to scoop them up and snuggle them?! They are so ADORABLE! We are so happy to pair up with to help this little family.

We are having a struggle with names, we could use some help! Comment your best ones below for these two girls.
Little momma is only 16 #, so she is a tiny one.

We will be putting a little wish list for them and will post later. 🥰

12/11/2025

In colab with , this sweet little family got their freedom Ride from Lancaster today! They are both resting in foster tonight and we will post more about them very soon. Momma and one potato puppy 😍

12/02/2025

This we want to update you on our sweet and spicy Leia. She has just finished this round of treatments after having an echo to make sure the meds aren't affecting her heart. All good news! We are close to the finish line with her treatments. Thank you for continuing to help us make a difference in each of our dogs lives!

10/13/2025

Leia is at the cancer care center getting ready for her 4th treatment. She is doing great and every time her blood work improves. So far, she has not had a decrease in energy or appetite. If you can help with any amount, or share, thank you. As long as we have the support of the community, and it makes sense for Leia, we will keep fighting!

09/29/2025

A thin guy with swollen and painful paws, Gordon was red listed at San Jacinto shelter. Pictures of him show him smiling despite it all, hoping to be noticed.

Now named Cool Eddie, he is affectionately known as a wooly mammoth given his now luxurious coat. He loves his friends at the beach and enjoys glamping with his person. Cool Eddie is another rags to riches story. Have the most magical of lives good boy ❤️🥰

09/22/2025

This one might just break me. 6 years ago, I walked into the shelter and left with the last dog I would personally rescue with my hands. Leia, originally from SJVAC (RCDAS), fell ill last week. Results confirm lymphoma. We were referred to oncology, and got in fast due to a cancellation. More testing was done, we are waiting on those results. Regardless of results, she needed to be started on treatment if she was going have any quality of life.

A part of me feels bad that Leia isn't going to get her own family. In retrospect,she found it the day she got to her foster Skye. We would like to honor them both by making sure Leia can continue going on adventures. Today, Leia started treatment. If you can help us help her, donation links in bio, or on this post. Her first visit invoice is attached. We will keep you updated. As always, thank you for helping.

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo@HHRescue

08/26/2025

Previously known as cricket from AVAS, this boy just needed love and groceries. At 14 pounds on intake, he was less than half what he should be. Please help me in celebrating his forever home! Scroll to see him transform and his new family. Much love Little Man Dan! Here is to your best forever possible! ❤️❤️ Special thanks to everyone who donated to make these miracles possible, and magical nose boops to his fosters!

07/16/2025

Adoptable adorable Elsie! This sweet girl just finished a few weeks of training and is ready for a family! She could use help being seen. We know her family is out there waiting for her! To learn more about her, and other available dogs, link in bio or: https://post.rescueme.org/25-02-15-00327

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Calimesa, CA
92103

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http://www.helpingherdersrescue.org/

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