CU360

10/16/2026

They save animals too. Help out

As we near our 4 year anniversary on October 20th, we are preparing for our ANNUAL FUNDRAISER! We need your help! We need Donations!!
From the very beginning, I have been clear that my personal finances cannot be what keeps this rescue operating. I am a single woman with a household & property to maintain and bills of my own to pay. I cannot financially carry an entire nonprofit on my shoulders.
If donations are not coming in, we will have to continue saying no.
I understand that may sound harsh to some people, but responsible rescue work means knowing your limits. It means recognizing when you have reached the point when taking in another animal could jeopardize the care of the ones already depending on you.
Anyone who knows me knows I believe in being honest, even when the truth isn’t what people want to hear. I would rather be transparent about our limitations than make promises we cannot financially keep.
We raised approximately $80.00 for vet/med funds, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated. However, that money plus at least $400-$500 more is needed to cover the care for the two kittens!
We need to purchase flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, pay for spays & vaccines for rabies and other rescue expenses.
Last week’s $5 Friday fundraiser brought in $0.00, as well as the Fridays prior to last Friday.
We are thankful for every single dollar that comes in, but the reality is that these funds are being used as quickly as we receive them.
Thankfully, we are currently in a good position with dog food and puppy food, so that is one expense I am not immediately worried about. However, the other expenses have me stressed beyond what I can adequately put into words.
We currently have 6 animals in our care that Starting Over Animal Rescue is financially responsible for.
That is 6 lives depending on us to help provide the care, medical treatment, prevention, and resources they need.
My home is a bridge between the terrible circumstances these animals have come from and the forever homes I hope they'll have someday. Homes where they can sleep beside their people, go on walks, play in the yard, and have someone's undivided attention. I'll keep doing everything I can to make sure they're safe, loved, and given every opportunity to find the families they deserve.
I wish we could help every animal we are asked to assist with from the public. I wish finances were never a barrier to saving another life, but wishing does not pay veterinary bills, purchase medications, or cover the cost of spaying and neutering.
So today, I am putting our need out there honestly: Starting Over Animal Rescue needs donations as soon as possible.
If you are a business or an individual interested in supporting our mission, we would be incredibly grateful for your consideration.
Every donation helps us continue providing for the animals already in our care and work toward helping more when we have the resources to do so.
$5 matters.
$10 matters.
Every share matters.
If you cannot donate right now, please consider sharing this post and leaving a comment. Engagement helps our posts reach more people, and someone in your network may be in a position to help. Our QR codes and info on how to donate is pinned in featured posts! We will try to put in comments as well. Olivia (black /tan in pic) available for foster /adopt! The other babies have wonderful homes!
Our mission has always been to take animals that have been abandoned, strays or not wanted anymore and HELP THEM “S.O.A.R”. We are committed to that mission, but we cannot do it alone. We are not asking for sympathy. We are asking for community support, because rescue work takes a community willing to stand behind the mission.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared our posts, fostered, volunteered, or encouraged us along the way. We see you, we appreciate you, and we would not have made it this far without you. We will not be taking in any more cats or kittens at this time! Canine Only Rescue is how we began, I’m out of room for assisting kitties until two are spayed and adopted! We are accepting donations for our 4th year fundraiser Yard Sale in November. Please like and share our fosters so that they may find their Furever Family! Interested in Fostering or Volunteering? Reach out via messenger or 256.951.1169!
Thank you for Helping Us Help Them “S.O.A.R”
Cynthia Smith, President ”S.O.A.R”

10/16/2026

Honesty. We fix it when we talk.openly.

10/16/2026

They were going to euthanize her. I didn't need to say yes. Not at all.
But she's not even 2. Spayed. Utd on vaccines.
Just dropped.
No leash manners yet. Loves to play.
A compact land shark.

She needs a forever person. I love this breed. For the educated & inspired ....they rock.

Are you her forever pet parent?

10/09/2026

Aight folks.

CU360 is working & partnering with our Shelters and a few select Rescues.
Our Battle Buddy program pulls dogs out of time, missing social graces or needing Basic Training first for our Veterans then well qualified adopters. This saves lives om NOTH ends of the leash.
To do this affectively & reduce euthanasia AND su***de rates on occassion we may need to ask something of our supporters & partners.
To properly acclimate, introduce or spay & neuter we may need you to help out.
What do we need? Not big donations. Not your first born or anything of the like. We need YOUS to lovingly participate in a slumber party. Yep. We NEED you to invite one of these fur babies to spend a couple nights with you.

All of our applicants will be:

Kid friendly
Drug & disease free :)
Non smokers
Attention seekers
Leash friendly
Car rider friendly.

Benefits? YOU get to help save lives on both ends of the leash. You get endless paws & reduce your stress & blood pressure. Lots of applause. A certificate & promotion of a Patriot Partner. A sneak peek of available best friends who are guarenteed to never lie to you, borrow nor betray you & notoriety in Gods Good Book.

So reach out & step up. It is good for your soul & blood pressure.

So hit us up

10/07/2026

Tomorrow
9-11

09/29/2026

He said..."You got that old school. You're lucky. "

Had my eye not been swollen shut ...I'd have done more. I know this....

"Lucky? How so sir? That building doesn't BELONG to me? It is & will always be in community service. Lucky? Like having to explain over & over to politicians that open meetings saluting the flag why rising numbers in homelessness & su***de among our Service men & women has been under reported, ignored & continues to rise? Lucky like having to beg people to support & aide those that provided a blanket of freedom for them? Lucky like having to be homeless while doing it? Lucky like struggling withbthe almost loss of my son while on this Mission? O, you mean lucky like not having basic needs like gas money or having to rely on my friends to cover my own medications?
I think you mean I am committed. Btw sir ; how have YOU helped? Did you serve? How are you serving now. "

My voice naturally got louder the further I went. Do your research.

An employee noticed the change in body language and said nothing but came & stood beside me. After the conclusion he looked upset. I thanked him for coming over. He had to be 6'1 or so. He asked if I served. I said no sir, I did not. I am doing this bc God told me to. Bc I dIdn't serve.

He reached up his shirt sleeve and showed a Red 1 tatoo. I thanked him for his service. I invited him to The Sanctuary and all his Battle Buddies. We stood for a half our talkIng need, strategy. He felt seen. Appreciated. I was tired but feIt validated. WE. It has always been WE.

I went to sleep at 4am up at 7. I imagine all service members have felt this. It has become routine now.

From 1-3 I sat on the phone with a 34 yo Veteran that is currently living outside. He lives with a TBI after service and although he has living family not local bc theur lack of understanding it seemed easier to let him walk away, self isolate & disapper.

He is 2 counties over. Idk how I will get him today as every dollar I touch goes into the finish & furthering of The Sanctuary so day to day I rarely have gas money for local runs. But it has to happen. For him. For us.

I cried for an hour. I laid it at the feet of our God. We both agreed His people will help but also He has called on people that have not reported or checked in.

I will Network to bring this soldier to safety. Get him on solid ground. Our stats are solid even under construction. 22/1. Even now the 1 loss haunts me. Know what I mean John Cain ?

Meanwhile for our elected officials why are you aware of our work yet ignore the needs while saluting Our flag?

Explain it to me.

Katrina Simmons
Josh Bowling
Ron Tyler
Kerry Underwood
Sheriff Hamilton
Judge Hayes
Judge Powell
The entire Tuscumbia Council minus your Mayor Billings
Bryan R. Van Devender
Tommy Tubberville
Katie Britt
Tori Bailey
Andrew Sorrell
Mr. Singing River Dentistry
Tommy Oswalt
The illustrious VA Rep @ Colbert Co Courthouse who has helped not 1 of 7 Veterans I have personally hand delivered to your door
Tuscumbia Police Dept
Sheffield Police Dept
Florence Police Dept
The Homeless Care Council

Go ahead. I'll wait. Our Veterans want to know. Silence is complicity. Don't be too worried about my notes. Be very concerned about the ones HE is taking.

09/29/2026

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