From the Heart Animal Rescue

07/01/2026

The race is on! The stands are open and fireworks have already started. We have already been receiving the emails about dogs missing due to fireworks. Normally in Texas, the fireworks stands would close at the end of business on the 4th but this year for America's 250th birthday, the legislature have extended sales through the 5th.

Protect your pets. Make sure they are wearing a collar and tag. If you do not have a tag, take a piece of masking tape, write your phone number on it, and wrap it around the collar sticking the ends together. Make sure your gates are secured. If your dog is very scared take them out on a leash even in your own backyard. Dogs have been known to go through windows because of fear. Keep them SAFE

06/24/2026

You have 9 days to get your pet microchipped before escape season starts.

If your pet is microchipped, call the microchip company and make sure your contact information is correct.

July 4th is the busiest time of year at the shelters because of all the pets that get scared and run off.

06/15/2026

ATTENTION!!

You have 3 weeks to prepare for Fourth of July. If you have pets that do not do well with fireworks, now is the time to schedule a vet appointment to get or refill meds. Ask your vet about a medication called Sileo. This medicine is designed for noise related fears. It reduces the panic without knocking your pup out. Ask your vet if it would work for your pup.

3 weeks give you time to buy a box fan or a white noise machine. Both of these can be used to help cover the noise. 3 weeks to get your fences and gates fixed and secure.

The fifth of July is the busiest day at shelters for lost and found pets to be turned in. Do everything you can to protect your pet and keep them calm and at home.

Comment below with your tricks and tips to keep pets calm during fireworks and thunderstorms.

03/22/2026

Temperatures will be nearing 100° this week. We've already seen some record highs this past week. Please keep an eye on your pets and people. By law in Texas, you are outside animals must have access to shade to escape the heat and drinkable, clean water. Please take caution when you walk your dogs. Try to schedule a walk early in the morning or after the sun has set. Remember, pavement retains heat even after the sun is gone, so double-check it's not too hot for their paws. And never leave your pets in a car while you run in "just real quick." And leaving the window cracked does nothing to affect the temperature inside the car.

01/27/2026

Your tax contributions statements were emailed today. If you did not receive one and you made a donation directly to From the Heart this year, please send us a message so we can get it sent right away.

As always, thank you for supporting our rescue mission.

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything your support made possible. Because of you, dogs who once knew fear now know safety. Dogs who were overlooked now sleep in warm homes. Dogs who needed time, patience, and love finally got their chance.

Your kindness, your donations, your shares, your fosters, your adoptions — every act of support has shaped our year in ways words can barely capture. You’ve stood with us through the tough cases and celebrated every victory right alongside us.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Here’s to hope, second chances, and the incredible community that makes rescue possible. And we’re honored to have you with us on that journey.

Happy New Year from all of us — two-legged and four-legged alike.

12/25/2025

As we wrap up another year, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. Because of your continued support, compassion, and belief in our mission, countless dogs found safety, healing, and a second chance they never thought possible.

Every donation, every share, every adoption, every kind word—each one has helped us keep going. You’ve stood with us through the tough cases, the medical emergencies, and the joyful “gotcha days.” Our pups feel your love more than you know.

This Christmas, we’re celebrating the community that makes rescue happen. Thank you for being part of our story, for lifting up the forgotten, and for reminding us that there is so much good in the world.

From all of us—two-legged and four-legged—Merry Christmas. May your days be warm, your hearts be full, and your homes be blessed with the unconditional love only a rescue dog can give.

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

What Do My Monthly Donations Go To?

Meet Nana.

After her human mom passed away, Nana and her sister Gigi were left behind. Their mom’s husband tried to give them away to another rescue, but when asked to hold onto them for just a short time, he refused.

That same day, both girls were picked up as strays and taken to the shelter.

On the way there, Nana had a seizure from overheating. Thankfully she recovered, but the shelter knew she needed help. We couldn’t separate the sisters, so two foster families stepped up to make room.

Gigi quickly blossomed and was adopted. Nana, however, is still healing—fearful, shy, and deeply traumatized. She’s now in our Fospice program, where donations provide medical care, stability, and love for dogs who can’t be placed in traditional homes.

Because of you, Nana isn’t just surviving—she’s living with dignity and compassion. Please consider becoming a monthly donor. Your ongoing support ensures dogs like Nana continue to receive the care they deserve.

$5 a month really does save lives.

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11/18/2025

below Thanks to your generosity last week, 6 people joined as monthly donors and 6 gave one-time gifts — together, you’re helping our hospice dogs live with comfort and dignity.

Because of monthly donations, Fraggle — who is on 5 medications — gets to continue into her golden years comfortably. One-time gifts help tremendously in emergencies, but monthly support is what keeps tails wagging through vet visits, medications, and cozy beds.

We’re thrilled to share that these new donors have been added to our From the Heart Family, bringing us to 19 monthly donors. Every new monthly donor means another pup gets the care they deserve.

Our goal is to reach 25 monthly donors before Thanksgiving. If you can spare even $5 a month, it will help these pups tremendously and give us the breathing room to plan ahead with confidence. Please click the link below and select monthly.

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