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05/24/2026

Happy Memorial Day🕊️🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Flashback 2022 Paws 4 You Halloween event promoting Neuter & Spay! It is just as important in 2026. There is still a Dog and Cat over population crisis in our community. This Is The Dog! has sponsored free spay Neuter for community Pets since 2021. Please email [email protected] for Info. Just get it done. Be a part of the solution.

05/22/2026

Volunteers working overtime to bring back the Miami Dade / Homestead Spay Neuter clinic to Harris Field. There have been no services for nearly 6 months. Our team would like to thank City of Homestead Government for listening and supporting. Thanks also to Miami-Dade Animal Services for our partnership. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava are you listening? There’s so much more that needs to be done regarding Animal welfare in Miami Dade County. Please prioritize otherwise you’ll be spending more money and more resources to try and fix the problem. It needs attention now!

05/20/2026

05/17/2026

05/09/2026

Mother’s Day weekend has our fosters busy being mommas once again to two new critical rescue cases.
The first is little RAISIN, a scruffy terrier mix who was abandoned along with several other dogs after being thrown from a truck. Sweet Raisin is dragging his back legs, and honestly, it’s heartbreaking to see. We have no idea how long he’s been this way or what happened to him before someone finally helped him.
Thanks to our friends at Cape Coral Animal Shelter, we were able to get him a donated wheelchair, and seeing him get around in it brought all of us to tears. But now we need to find out what’s actually wrong. He needs x-rays and possibly an MRI, and those costs add up quickly.
Then there’s baby Alexander.�This tiny kitten was found after being hit by a car near Station 66. When Officer Edgar from Homestead Animal Services reached out asking for help, we said yes.
X-rays at Dr. Tucci’s office showed a broken back leg and a fractured pelvis. Right now we are watching him closely through the weekend and figuring out the best medical plan for Monday. Most likely, his leg will need to be amputated.
But this little guy is fighting so hard. He’s eating. He’s trying to use the bathroom on his own, even though it’s messy and painful. He wants to live.
We know times are hard for everyone, but rescue never stops needing help. Cases like these are why we do what we do, even when it feels overwhelming.
If you can donate toward Raisin and Alexander’s care, we would be so grateful. And if you can’t donate, please share. That helps more than people realize. ❤️ Happy Mother’s Day! 🌻

05/06/2026

💛 Supporting Our Spirit Airlines Family 💛

Flight Angels, Rescue Partners, and Aviation Family & Friends,

In light of the recent layoffs at Spirit Airlines, we know this news deeply impacts so many. Our hearts are with Spirit Airlines and their families during this incredibly difficult time.

With that in mind, SWATT Transport is raising funds — for a renewed purpose: to help support displaced Spirit Airlines team members and their beloved pets.

Funds raised will go directly toward helping those in need with pet-related expenses, such as:

* Food
* Veterinary care
* Heartworm treatment
* And other essential needs

We will continue raising support through May 20, 2026. Once the campaign concludes, we’ll share how your support allows us to give what we raise—because GIVING is at the HEART of SWATT.

Please tap on the link to GIVE to help the Pets and their PAWrents in need.

https://givebutter.com/QIDjr0

Thank you for standing with us as we support our Spirit Airlines family. Please DONATE: www.swattransport.org

💛 SWATT Lives to Give. Luvs to Give. 💛
Powered by partnership. Driven by compassion. Made possible in part with Southwest Airlines. ✈️

TOGETHER, with One Heart and our Culture of Caring, we put our Hearts in Action —
Rescuing animals. One flight at a time.
❤️💛💙

05/05/2026

UPDATE: We have placement for Jack! Thank you so much Karen in Marathon. I just love when Rescue hearts come together. Thank you everyone for sharing. We are over the moon and so relieved we have an outcome for Jack ❤️

SOS. 911. SOS
PLEASE! We desperately need a fospice for this old boy named Jack.
He is gentle and can be fully handled. We are dealing with a sensitive situation of over 15 animals in a home where the owners are in the hospital and will not be coming back. Jack has a lame rear end and a little trouble getting up. He just needs some help getting around. Once he is up and moving he can walk on his own. ALL MEDICAL BILLS AND MEDICATION WILL BE COVERED. Please, we just need a soft bed for Jack to land on. If anyone out there is willing to take in an old dog for whatever time he has left, please have a heart and consider Jack. We are desperate. We only have until end of day to find placement for him. Everything he needs will be provided for you. He is also good with other dogs and cats.
Please comment on this post with contact info if you would like details.
Please come through for Jack. We are asking with all our hearts.