Leo Rescue Pals

Leo Rescue Pals We offer education to shelters, other rescues and individuals. Dog Rescue

Leo Rescue Pals is a 501c3 nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of unwanted, abandoned or abused Leonbergers and Leo mixes.

One of our volunteers picked up Sage Saturday and will be fostering her until she finds her forever home. She is half Le...
08/24/2026

One of our volunteers picked up Sage Saturday and will be fostering her until she finds her forever home. She is half Leonberger. She was originally adopted with a sibling which was not an ideal situation. Additionally, her new home had little kids and that seemed to cause her some anxiety.

Once she was relocated to our volunteer’s home, she has noticed that she is an extremely chill dog. She is not showing any signs of anxiety. She was introduced to the volunteer’s 2 other dogs and has fully integrated into her pack with no dog reactivity issues. She also met with a trainer to determine if she should go into a board and train situation. The trainer agreed that she was a sweet and calm girl that really didn’t need any more training. The volunteer has now had her for going on 3 days and has experienced no issues with her at all. She has been chilled and relaxed.

She will be 4 in a few weeks. She is up to date on all vaccines. She is HW negative (and will come with a years supply of HW and flea meds). She is spayed. She has also been to obedience school. Her ideal home would be one without small children. And we think she would do great in a home with bigger, active dogs. She has a lot of ya-yas to get out every day! She is actually trained to run alongside a bike (which we can’t do right now with the excessive heat in Texas). She is currently located near Conroe, Texas, north of Houston.

If you are interested in meeting this sweet girl, please apply on our website at LRPals.org.

💙 Baloo’s Forever Home Update! 🐾We have some wonderful photos to share of Baloo happily settling into his forever home! ...
08/18/2026

💙 Baloo’s Forever Home Update! 🐾

We have some wonderful photos to share of Baloo happily settling into his forever home! And we’re delighted to report that Baloo is still very much… Baloo. ❤️

He’s retaining his true Leonberger nature and is happily doing the things he has always loved—enjoying his walkies, meeting new dogs and people, and even graciously enjoying being ambushed by Leo lovers! 😂🦁

It’s wonderful to see him so comfortable, happy, and completely himself in his new home.

His foster family misses him dearly. 💔 They loved having Baloo with them and did such a wonderful job helping him adjust to this big transition. While they certainly miss their handsome foster boy, they are incredibly happy and grateful to see him thriving with his forever family.

Happy tails, Baloo! ❤️ We couldn’t ask for a better next chapter for this wonderful gentleman.

📸 Here are some glimpses of Baloo enjoying his new life!

🧬 DNA RESULTS ARE IN! 🧬Remember Clancy, Freya, and Phoenix—the three “leo-ish” dogs we took into our care when the indiv...
08/14/2026

🧬 DNA RESULTS ARE IN! 🧬

Remember Clancy, Freya, and Phoenix—the three “leo-ish” dogs we took into our care when the individual rescuers became overwhelmed?

Well…we finally have answers! And they are quite the surprise! 😮

These three are SIBLINGS (not unexpected but hoped), and their DNA results came back:

🐾 50% Saint Bernard
🐾 48% Belgian Malinois
🐾 2% other

So apparently, they aren’t little Leonberger wannabes after all. They are their OWN special combination! ❤️

And what a combination it is.

Saint Bernards are often known for being affectionate, gentle, devoted dogs who love their people. Belgian Malinois are known for their intelligence, athleticism, trainability, and desire to have a job or purpose.

Put those two breeds together and you could have some pretty amazing potential!

These youngsters may grow into large, strong, athletic dogs with plenty of intelligence and energy. They will likely benefit from structure, training, mental enrichment, physical activity, and—most importantly—people who understand that a smart dog needs something to do.

But here’s the most important part of this update:

ALL THREE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES. 🏡

They have come such a long way since arriving in our care. They are gaining weight, becoming more confident, learning that people can be kind, and discovering the joys of being loved and cared for.

We took them in because rescuers needed help. We didn’t turn them away simply because they weren’t positively Leonbergers. We believed they deserved a chance.

Now we’re asking our community to help us finish what we started.

Could YOU be the forever family for Clancy, Freya, or Phoenix?

Or perhaps you know someone who might be the perfect match?

Please share their story. ❤️ Sometimes the right person is just one share away.

Applications and donation information can be found on our website, www.lrpals.org

Let’s find these three siblings the homes they deserve! 🐾❤️

www.lrpals.org

💙 Shop. Give. Help a Leo! 🦁🐾Did you know that LeoRescuePals is a charity listed on iGive?If you shop through iGive, plea...
08/11/2026

💙 Shop. Give. Help a Leo! 🦁🐾

Did you know that LeoRescuePals is a charity listed on iGive?

If you shop through iGive, please kindly consider choosing Leonberger Rescue Pals as the charity you’d like your purchases to benefit. It’s a simple way to help support our rescue dogs while doing something you’re already planning to do — shop!

Every little bit adds up and helps us provide the food, veterinary care, transportation, supplies, and other necessities our rescue dogs need while they wait for their forever homes. 🐾❤️

If you’re already an iGive shopper, please check your charity selection and make sure LeoRescuePals is your chosen beneficiary.

And if you haven’t used iGive before, it’s another wonderful way to turn everyday shopping into support for rescue.

Thank you for thinking of our Leonbergers and Leonberger mixes whenever you shop! 💙

🐾 Shop. Give. Rescue. Repeat. 🐾



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📣📣COURTESY CROSS POST📣📣This dog is not in the care of LeoRescuePals.This dog has not been evaluated by a representative ...
08/11/2026

📣📣COURTESY CROSS POST📣📣

This dog is not in the care of LeoRescuePals.

This dog has not been evaluated by a representative of LeoRescuePals.

This dog was picked up as stray and is currently at the shelter in SAN BERNADINO, CA.

For further information please contact the shelter directly.

I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 08/02/2026 from San Bernardino. After my holding period ended on 08/07/2026, shelter staff gave me the name, Jared. ...

🧶 Calling All Fiber Artists! 🧶Do you knit, crochet, weave, felt, or enjoy working with yarn and fiber? We’d love your he...
08/07/2026

🧶 Calling All Fiber Artists! 🧶

Do you knit, crochet, weave, felt, or enjoy working with yarn and fiber? We’d love your help!

Leonberger Rescue Pals is looking for creative volunteers to make handmade items for our January 2027 fundraising event. WE provide the yarn or fiber—you provide the talent!

Ideas include:
🐾 Hats
🧣 Scarves
🦁 Leonberger-inspired figurines
🧸 Or anything else you’d enjoy creating!
(One example is shown here but your imagination is the limit!)

Every handmade item helps us raise funds to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Leonbergers and Leonberger mixes in need. Whether you can make one item or many, your time and creativity will make a real difference.

If you’re interested in volunteering your fiber arts talents, please send us a message or comment below. We’d love to hear from you!

Items would need to be with our fantastic fundraising coordinator, Jan Parola, by JANUARY 15, 2027.

Thank you for helping us stitch together brighter futures for dogs in need. ❤️🐾

❤️ Rayla Update! ❤️We are so happy to share this photo of Rayla with her forever family!After her long but safe journey,...
08/04/2026

❤️ Rayla Update! ❤️

We are so happy to share this photo of Rayla with her forever family!

After her long but safe journey, Rayla has settled into her new home and is doing wonderfully. Her new family has given her exactly what she needed: time, patience, structure, routine, and plenty of reassurance as she decompresses and adjusts to her new life. They’re allowing her to move at her own pace while building trust and confidence each day.

This is exactly what we hope for every rescue dog—a family that understands that love isn’t just about bringing a dog home, but about giving them the support they need to truly feel at home.

Seeing Rayla so loved reminds us why every mile traveled, every volunteer’s effort, and every dollar spent is worth it.

Thank you to everyone who shared her story and helped make this happy ending possible. Most of all, thank you to Rayla’s wonderful forever family for opening your hearts and giving her the time and understanding she deserves.

Happy life, sweet Rayla! We can’t wait to watch your new adventures unfold. ❤️🐾

08/02/2026

Happy Tails for Baloo! ❤️🐾

We’re thrilled to share that Baloo has found his forever home in New England!

This handsome, well-mannered gentleman captured the hearts of just the right family. After being loved, trained, and cared for throughout his life, Baloo will begin his next chapter with a family that appreciates his calm, mature personality and will give him the structure, patience, and love he deserves.

Before finding his forever family, Baloo spent time with a wonderful foster family who did an incredible job helping him adjust to this transition. Their patience, care, and dedication gave Baloo the confidence he needed to be ready for his next adventure, and we are so grateful for everything they did for him. This foster family also happens to be one if our dedicated volunteers!

Thank you to everyone who shared his story, supported his journey, and helped make this happy ending possible.

📸 Success story photos are coming soon, so stay tuned! We can’t wait to show you Baloo settling into his wonderful new life.

Congratulations, Baloo! Wishing you and your new family many happy years together. ❤️

In honor of today being National Mutt day, we would like to highlight three beautiful female unique dogs still in our ca...
07/31/2026

In honor of today being National Mutt day, we would like to highlight three beautiful female unique dogs still in our care.

If you are not able to consider any one of them, please share their information to help them find their forever homes🤎

07/24/2026

⚠️ Website & Application Update ⚠️

We apologize for the inconvenience, but our website and online adoption (+volunteer) application are currently experiencing technical issues.

Our amazing volunteer tech team is already working to resolve the problem, and we hope to have everything up and running as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we get things sorted out. We’ll post an update as soon as the website and application are fully operational again.

— The Leonberger Rescue Pals Team 🧡

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