Grateful Hearts Senior Dog Rescue & Sanctuary

10/26/2026

Wanted to update everyone on Lexie, the girl you graciously donated to.
First, wanted to briefly touch on how she was found. Our Texas friend/partner Matt, was taking some trash out and by the grace of God, saw a bag move, and suddenly a black nose peaked out. He called immediately for help and a neighbor rushed to him, climbed in the dumpster, and lifted her out to him. He removed her from the bag and removed a tightly wrapped rope from her neck. She was nothing but skin and bones, could not stand or walk, so she was carried to his home while he contacted PAWS, her rescue there. They agreed to take her case without hesitation. While with Matt, she drank massive amounts of water, ate a little chicken and rice, and immediately went to sleep.
Today she spent the entire day at Callaghan's. They are a rescue's favorite vet in San Antonio, including mine. Great vets there.
She had a complete workup and will be spending at least one night there if not more, to be closely monitored.
She was anemic, due to neglect and diet-or lack of. She weighs 15 lbs and should weigh closer to 40 or so. She has a body score of one. They were able to get her to stand briefly. Amazingly, heart worm negative. She's only 1-2 years old. She was microchipped so for everyone asking, yes, this case is being handled and investigated. She's in really bad shape being without food/water for days but, she has the will to live and will make it.

Her rescue is Paws; (Protecting Animals Within San Antonio)
You may want to follow their page for future updates.

If you'd still like to donate (todays bill was over $1000) there are few ways to do so;
Directly to Callaghan Vet, under the rescue PAWS, patient name Lexie at 210-647-1101

Paypal:

Or, directly to their website "donate" button at pawsa.org
http://www.pawsa.org

Thank you so much to Matt and PAWS for saving this precious girl; to Callaghan Vet for their outstanding vet services, and her donors, for allowing her rescue to do everything now, and later, to save her life.
Please continue your prayers for her. Lots of happy tears happening today

10/25/2026

If anyone can donate, my friend Matt found her in a dumpster in Texas. 😢
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Urgent fundraising need for medical care.
A few hours ago, Matt found this girl dumped in the trash dumpster. Several apartment residents helped pick her up and get her out.
She is in poor shape but trying to eat. Calling her Lexie now. PAWS (Protecting Animals Within San Antonio)
Paypal:

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Our oldest rescue gal Sassy, Sassyfraz, Sassquatch begging her fommy for an ice cream float.
Sass is 22. Mostly sleeps but goes out with the others when they go out. Having some "bad" days lately which stops my heart every single time, but bounces back the next day.
Sassy was dumped to the Pike County Dog Pound for no good reason. Soon as they posted her I arranged her pickup the next day. Love this little one to pieces and pray for a few more years with her.
She did NOT get a float but I did give her a tiny spoon of ice cream 🩷

10/08/2026

Our Stuey tribute composed by our good friend Melanie.
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This video is to celebrate the life of Stuey who was abandoned in O...

10/07/2026

I'm home everyone. Pretty darn tired and weak so laying low for the next several days. I "apparently" had pneumonia which turned septic along with elevated heart enzymes and was considered critical for a hot minute. Truly, I was pretty darn sick.
Thank you for the prayers and well wishes and huge thanks to my team for keeping me, and the rescues, cared for while I was being treated.
I had quite the homecoming and now need to catch up on sleep and learn to walk again.
Will eventually get to messages, I promise. Just need to rest for a few days.
Thank you all-guess HE was not ready for me quite yet.

10/07/2026

Amazon Prime Days is happening today and tomorrow and there are some amazing deals.
Our biggest expense at this time is food-averaging around $15 to $18 per dog each day ; add another $3 for their mid afternoon and nightly treats/chews.

Pictured are amazing kibble deals and a couple toys if anyone is able to send us any. Canned food we're decent on for the rest of the month but certainly always have a need for it. And of course, treats which we passed on this time due to our budget. They especially love wrapped cod sticks and any soft chews. They so look forward to a long lasting treat at night before they go to bed so it hurts our hearts when we can't afford this little benefit to them.

If anyone can help, all are on our amazon list to order shipped directly to us.

As always, we love and appreciate our supporters for helping our unique little rescue where the oldies and hospice spend the rest of their lives, cared for till the end. Our passion is for the seniors.

Thank you all-The GHSDR Team

10/02/2026

Prayers would be appreciated for our founder. She is currently in the hospital while they try to figure out what’s wrong. 🐾💜