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The Be Like Josh Foundation The BLJ foundation is a non-profit dedicated to the study, rescue & advocacy of neurological dogs.

10/02/2026

I specifically did not choose Mom life but somehow, Mom life chose me 😜❤️

This month has been hard. Not in a bad way, just in a hard work 24/7, see it through to-the-end kind of way. Out of all...
09/29/2026

This month has been hard. Not in a bad way, just in a hard work 24/7, see it through to-the-end kind of way.

Out of all the dogs in the rescue right now, only a couple are adoptable and thankfully, they have both received strong applications so I think I’ll be finalizing adoptions in October 🙌🏼

But everyone else appears to be a long-term resident or hospice and requires a lot from me, personally. Raven, Caleb, Percy, Scooter and Pete are the kids that need the most right now and I am definitely feeling the demand of their care.

As annoyingly optimistic as it may sound, I do embrace these difficult chapters as an opportunity to expand and grow. The old me would’ve lost my patience and spun out 100 times by now, but the new me is definitely rolling with the punches significantly better which is really cool because the dogs and I are having a hell of a lot more fun these days.

However, I am stressing about the medical bills quite a bit.

When Caleb went down in hind end, we really had to pour a lot into him to get him back on all four paws again but as you can see in the video, he is doing better than ever!

Scooter started having some digestive & skin issues. He was diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and has required extra treatment, supplements and vet visits.

Percy continues to improve but we have added in a lot of supplements and weekly acupuncture, which is something we will have to continue with for the foreseeable future.

We are also experimenting with the synergy of PEMF and acupuncture together to see if we can get Pete spinal walking. We have committed to 6 weeks of intense therapy and he is already showing improvement.

All these endeavors come with a cost and I am behind. I have not done any fundraising for any of this because I was so focused on fundraising for Thelma’s surgery.

With only two days left in the month, we really need help getting caught up before October training bills hit for Bubba & Sophie.

If you are able to contribute to the ongoing medical care for these resilient dogs, it would be SO appreciated 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

www.belikejosh.org/donate
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09/28/2026

Aiko was in seat belt jail today during our ride home from the vet because he was as being too rambunctious in the car seat. He’s normally super chill in the van so I don’t know what was going on but it was entertaining! 🤩

Aiko has an adoption trial next month and I am SO STOKED for him!!! 🙌🏼🔥

His potential people sound really incredible. Like, really, really, really incredible. They are coming out here from Pennsylvania to spend a few days and nights getting to know him. I’m excited and sad all at the same time 🥹

🚨NEW INTAKE ALERT!! 🚨 We welcomed a new dog into the rescue last week because he really needed somewhere to go. As you k...
09/28/2026

🚨NEW INTAKE ALERT!! 🚨

We welcomed a new dog into the rescue last week because he really needed somewhere to go. As you know, I’ve been on an intake freeze because our medical management is a lot right now and I just don’t have the financial capacity to fully open intake back up yet, BUT this little guy really needed us.

If you met him in person, you would think he’s just a gentle old senior but he’s actually much younger. He’s estimated to be about six years old. He’s he’s slightly wobbly and neurological, but we don’t know why. It is suspected that he may be a distemper survivor but he’s not yet gone to neurology for an assessment. He’s also deaf and blind, but oh my gosh, is he sweet! He loves to be cuddled and held and he is a very gentle, easy-going boy.

We brought him in last weekend and he’s been decompressing at Lynda‘s for the last week. She said that he is an absolute joy to have around and very easy to care for. Once she showed him where the water dish was at he was able to navigate her home and find it on his own! He also loves his dog bed, it’s his safe space.

He’s very comfortable meeting new people and receiving touch from new hands. He’s also great with other dogs and has been getting along well with Lynda’s dogs.

His favorite hobbies include napping, sleeping, snuggling, and going to bed early. Gosh, he kinda sounds like me! 😂

He still has his balls and a stinky mouth so he’s going to need a neuter and a dental and a trip to neurology but none of that is a dire emergency at this moment. For now, we’re gonna let him settle in and get to know him a little bit better.

I’m not saying he’s available for adoption right now, but this is exactly the type of dog that I would sn**ch up in a heartbeat. He’s basically a lovable stuffed animal. Even though he’s a little wobbly, he’s actually really good on his feet and he gets around fine on his own. He doesn’t need any physical assistance or bladder expression or anything like that.

Everyone, please welcome Ori to the BLJ! ❤️‍🩹

09/25/2026

Percy continues to amaze us every single day. He is still improving and we have not yet hit a plateau. I wish I could explain what’s going on, but I can’t. All I know is that I witnessed a decline over multiple months and now it feels like I’m watching the whole thing play back, but in reverse.

Percy is actively wagging his tail and kicking his back legs. His front legs, which have been stiff and immobile for months, are now soft and pliable. Just this week, we started to see tremoring in his front right leg and intentional movement, from the shoulder, in his front left leg.

His neck, which was also stiff and immobile is now loose. His neck used to actually be really painful. Around the time we were going to euthanize him, he couldn’t even turn his head. He could only look right or left by moving his eyes. Now his head and neck are completely mobile which means playtime is a hell of a lot more fun!

We have been doing weekly acupuncture in addition to multiple sessions of PEMF therapy every week. His foster mom, Stacy, is doing daily range of motion with all four limbs.
During the acupuncture treatments we are getting reflexes and reaction in different areas of his torso that we have never seen before and when we have him propped up and playing, he can actually use his core to hold himself up.

I have never seen him so happy and well adjusted and the best part is that he’s making incremental improvements on a daily and weekly basis. We have not seen any regression since we started seeing him come back to life. Everything has been consistent and I am absolutely thrilled.

I don’t know what to expect moving forward and I’m trying not to place any expectations on the situation. I’m just really enjoying the miracle that’s unfolding in front of me ✨

09/23/2026

SOUND ON 📢 FOR SCOOTER ASMR 🤤

Scooter Steve went to visit Arizona Animal Wellness Center for his pre-op visit + EKG. He is getting neutered next week.

Scooter has really blossomed since coming into the rescue 7 months ago. He’s very confident and showing off his strong Schnauzer personality. He’s also OBSESSED with girls. So much so, he has his head up Tessa’s behind 24/7 and when she tries to get away from him, he obsessively whines and chatters his teeth like a feign 😂

I mean, it’s literally becoming a problem. He really needs a girlfriend.

When we visited the vet yesterday, he was very compliant and well behaved and I was so proud of him!

MEET FIGGY 🤩This adorable, fuzzy face is looking for a forever home to call his own. He is located in Eugene, Oregon and...
09/21/2026

MEET FIGGY 🤩

This adorable, fuzzy face is looking for a forever home to call his own.

He is located in Eugene, Oregon and is available for adoption through Wiggly Tails Dog Rescue 🐾

Figgy is a 4 year old, 15lb male sh*tzu who came into the rescue with multiple old fractures to his spine and pelvis. These fractures were never treated and have healed on their own. The vet does not believe he’s actively in pain and says that he has a lot of great years ahead of him.

We aren’t sure what happened to Figgy in his past, but he has a sweet spirit and a resilient heart. He tires out quickly when on walks so he frequently goes for stroller rides and enjoys being snuggled. His past injuries have left him incontinent so he does wear a belly band and appreciates a little extra hygiene help.

Figgy is loving and friendly with people and children. He gets along with other dogs but when he’s tired he can get a little bit grumpy. He would do best in a home with other dogs who respect his boundaries and his need for personal space from time to time.

Figgy is neutered, fully vetted and current on vaccines.

His foster mom is and she’s more than happy to answer any questions you might have about him. Her family have been fostering him for quite a while now and are very in tune with his behavior and needs. They can give you a full rundown on his daily activities and routine!

If you have already fallen in love with him like I have, then head over to his Rescue’s website to fill out an application

👉🏼 WWW.WIGGLYTAILS.ORG

His rescue reached out to me to see if they might be able to transfer him into our care and as much as I would love to wrap my arms around this little guy and provide for him, I have a very full plate as it is. Instead, I have asked his rescue to continue sending me photos and videos to post here on our page in hopes that someone out there, besides myself, might be interested in loving him. There are so many wonderful dogs in the world that have been dealt a rough hand and have extra needs as a result. Let’s show them we aren’t afraid of a little extra work because they are worth it❤️‍🩹

Thelma is doing so great ❤️‍🩹 and I am really impressed with her!! First of all, she is really easy to have around. She ...
09/21/2026

Thelma is doing so great ❤️‍🩹 and I am really impressed with her!!

First of all, she is really easy to have around. She is extremely well-behaved, has excellent recall, is eager to please and listens really well when given a command. Behavioral speaking, she’s an absolute angel. I’m also really impressed with how easy-going she has been with her strict crate rest. Coming out of the surgery, I was really concerned about her ability to be quiet and still in her crate for 4 weeks. The first two weeks are the most strict. She’s only allowed out of her crate for a few minutes at a time to go potty and then it’s right back in. We have to keep her very still so the tissue around her nerve can heal without laying down extra scar tissue and creating more problems. I can’t believe how compliant she has been! She pretty much just lives in my spare bedroom 24/7 and she never barks, whines or demands attention. When I let her out, she’s definitely excited to go outside and sniff around, but she really respects the boundaries. I have in place for her because the second we come back inside, she goes right into her crate and lays down.

Her behavior has been so good that I decided to reward her this weekend with a little bit of time socializing with the family. I put her in place, on a dog bed near me, while we all hung out and watched some movies and she did great. She’s very respectful of the other dogs in the house and everybody is coexisting peacefully. Originally, I thought that hanging out with my other dogs would amp her up but she has been so chill with everyone.

This sweet girl has been through a lot of trauma in her short life, but you would never know it. She hides it well and is very eager for the good things that lie ahead.

On Thursday, she will officially be done with the initial two weeks of strict crate rest and can begin going for longer walks!

This is an inspiring comeback story and I’m thrilled that our community came together to make this surgery possible for her. I know she’s gonna have an amazing life moving forward ❤️

Honest, listen 💅🏻Barbara is the PERFECT dog. She perfect, that’s it. That’s all you need to know.How is she on walks? Pe...
09/17/2026

Honest, listen 💅🏻
Barbara is the PERFECT dog. She perfect, that’s it. That’s all you need to know.

How is she on walks? Perfect
How is she in the car? Perfect
How is she with meeting new people? Perfect.
How is she with kids and babies? Perfect.
How is she with cats? Perfect.
How is she in a crate when left alone? Perfect.
How is she when meeting other dogs? Perfect.
How is she at the vet? Perfect,
How is she with a babysitter if I go out of town? Perfect.

Babe is literally a perfect dog and none of us understand why she’s still sitting in the rescue waiting and waiting and waiting… for a forever home.

I mean, look, it happens. Dogs sit and wait for weeks, months and sometimes years- that’s just the nature of Rescue but I wanna make sure that I am very clear and transparent when I talk about Barb. This girl is an A+ rockstar!!! She’s the type of dog who should be scooped up fast, almost immediately upon entering Rescue but she hasn’t been yet and I’m bummed about that.

So, I need your help. Please share this post on behalf of Barb and I. I would love to see her find a forever family before the holidays 🙏🏻

She has incredible behavior and social skills with all people and other animals.

She’s healthy as a horse and has had a full Veterinary work up.

She is a fun, mellow, lovable dog who likes to share her toys and lounge around on the couch like a lush.

She’s also down for a road trip if you are!

Crate trained ✔️
Potty trained ✔️
Ready to party ✔️

Apply today 👉🏼 www.belikejosh.org/adopt

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