Timber Tails K9

08/31/2026

Part of keeping a close eye on puppies is making sure they get regular spa days. 🛁🐾

Baths. Weigh-ins. Mani-pedis. All the important puppy maintenance. And, of course, smelling like Kiwi Blossom when it’s all said and done. 😂🌸

The humans seem to appreciate spa day quite a bit more than the puppies do.

There were some serious negotiations. A few dramatic looks. And more than one puppy wondering why we couldn’t just leave well enough alone. 🤣

But clean, healthy, freshly trimmed little toes are worth it!

Now, if only they appreciated our efforts as much as we do… ❤️🐶

08/29/2026

Partnership Matters ❤️🐾

Today, we had the opportunity to partner with Stafford Creek Corrections Center for a fun family day for their staff and families.

Our Timber Tails team — along with our incredible community partners at All Fur Them and FURgent Care Unit, who support the Freedom Tails program — got to be part of the day and share what these programs are all about.

Freedom Tails and Timber Tails share the same mission: rescuing dogs, giving them a second chance, and bettering our community in the process. Today was another wonderful example of what can happen when we come together.

Lots of people got to learn more about the program, meet some amazing dogs, and see firsthand what these partnerships can accomplish.

🐾 Chappy and Koira both had meet-and-greets today — and the best part? They will both have new homes waiting for them when they complete their programs!

🎓 And Frankie graduated! Tomorrow, he heads off to his new home and the next chapter of his life.

My body may not be thrilled about the six miles of walking dogs back and forth today 😂, but our hearts are absolutely full.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to share this program with so many people and to continue building partnerships that make a difference — for people, for dogs, and for our community.

Partnership matters. And today was a pretty great reminder of why. ❤️🐾

08/27/2026

Three shelter dogs couldn’t be saved this week.

That call still hurts.

Three dogs who never got the chance. Three lives lost—not because they weren’t worthy, but because resources are limited.

And that’s why we need you.

Rescues everywhere are desperately looking for fosters and volunteers. We are no exception.

We need fosters who can open their homes and help our dogs prepare for the lives they deserve.

But we also need volunteers with all kinds of skills:

🐾 Walk dogs
🚗 Transport dogs to and from spay/neuter appointments
🧹 Help with cleaning and daily care
📱 Help with social media
❤️ Help with events and adoption efforts
…and so much more.

It takes a LOT of people—and a lot of different talents—coming together to save dogs.

Our primary goal is to pull dogs from shelters and prevent them from being euthanized.

This week, we had to say no.

And we don’t want to have to say no again.

There are a million reasons people tell themselves they can’t foster. And we understand. Fostering isn’t always easy. Rescue isn’t always easy.

But when we think about the three dogs we couldn’t save, one question keeps coming back:

Which of those reasons mattered to them?

And what about the next dog sitting in a shelter, waiting for someone to say yes?

We aren’t going to tell you fostering will be easy. It isn’t. There will be challenges, messes, heartbreak, and days when you wonder if you’re really making a difference.

But you won’t be doing it alone.

We are a team. Our new Foster Coordinator is dedicated to supporting our fosters, helping them succeed, and being there through the ups and downs.

You don’t have to know everything. You don’t have to be an expert. You just have to be willing to help.

Please.

Help us not have to say no to our local shelters.

Help us make room.

Help us save the next dog.

Foster. Volunteer. Share this post. Tell a friend.

Whatever you can do—please do something.

Because for the next dog, it could mean everything. ❤️

08/25/2026

I don’t have to say it. You all hear it already. But I am going to say it anyway.

Rescue is HARD. ❤️🐾

But let’s bring this one home just a little bit. And, at the same time, bring a little joy to your feed.

You see, yesterday was another one of those days.

The kind of day where I carry the weight of decisions that no one should have to make.

Because, Grays Harbor… you lost three more dogs to euthanasia.

Not because they weren’t worthy.
Not because they didn’t deserve a chance.

But because resources are limited.

And while we see hundreds of people screaming that dogs need help, only a handful actually step forward and say, “I’ll help.”

Then the day ended, and it was time to go home and take care of puppies.

Seven little lives that came to us absolutely filled with worms and parasites. Puppies we are watching closely, checking every symptom, weighing them, monitoring their temperatures, doing everything we can to catch problems before they become emergencies.

And then…

**A Parvo test came back positive.**

My heart sank.

A quick call to another board member with LOTS of medical knowledge. While she was on her way to help, the house and runs were disinfected **AGAIN.**

All seven puppies weighed.
Temperatures taken.
Parvo tests done.
Fluids given, just to be safe.

The one symptom we were seeing could also be explained by the massive parasite burden these babies are fighting. But when you do rescue, you don't take chances.

You worry.
You watch.
You prepare for the worst.
You pray for the best.

And then came morning.

**Seven bouncing puppies.**

Seven little bodies with more energy than we've seen since they arrived.

The very faint positive test is likely a false positive related to their recent vaccinations, but we aren't letting our guard down. They are still being closely monitored.

And then there is **Ginger.** 🥰

Showing us exactly how wonderful she feels and reminding us that sometimes, in the middle of all the hard, there is still **JOY.**

So yes…

There are late nights.
There are heartbreaking decisions.
There is guilt.
There is sadness.
There are dogs we couldn't save.

But there are also **Gingers.**

There are seven little puppies bouncing around like they own the place.

There are moments that make you laugh when you thought you couldn't.

And there are tiny, wiggly reminders of why we keep going.

So today, we're going to take a breath.

We're going to celebrate this little bit of good.

We're going to watch Ginger show off.

And tomorrow…

We'll rescue it hard again. Because if stop, who will be there? ❤️🐾

YOU can help! YOU can be "the someone" to do something.
We need fosters AND VOLUNTEERS! Just because you can't foster doesn't mean you can't help.

08/24/2026

Meet the Matlock Litter! 🐾❤️

I was finally able to get all four of their names, and these big babies are getting ready for their next chapter!

Koira (F)
Kayah (F)
Furgus (M)
Shiloh (M)

They aren't exactly “Last Sprouts” because their mama was tragically killed after being hit by a car when they were still young.

Originally, there were 11 puppies. Some found homes, but others did not, and eventually their owner could no longer manage the growing litter. That’s how these pups ended up needing us.

Now, at 7 months old and already weighing more than 60 pounds EACH, it’s hard to even look at them and think “puppy.” These are going to be BIG dogs! 😳

Their mama was a Lab/Catahoula/Bullmastiff mix, and their dad was a Golden Retriever. And somehow, they seem to have inherited the best part of every breed—especially those huge, loving hearts. ❤️

These four are affectionate, loving, eager to please, and incredibly smart. Their Freedom Tails handlers are working with them on all the foundations they need to become wonderful family dogs.

And with dogs who are going to be this big, those skills are SO important! 😂

The good news? One of our girls already has an adopter! Her adopter will be meeting with us next week to make the final decision about which girl is the best fit.

But three more amazing pups are still looking for their people.

If you’ve been dreaming of a large-breed dog with a giant heart to match, the Matlick pups might just be your perfect match. 🐶❤️

Let’s help these not-so-little puppies find the families they’ve been waiting for!

08/23/2026

Today, the Old Hollywood Litter officially made it into our care! ❤️

It took two people, a good system, and A LOT of teamwork to get these tiny babies through their first big spa day. Baths, weigh-ins, vaccinations, deworming, and trimming aaallll those tiny little toenails that were desperately overdue. 😂🐾

But they are officially fresh, clean, healthy, and ready to start the next chapter of their lives.

These sweet little babies are now going to learn all about love, affection, gentle handling, and all the wonderful things humans can provide. While they grow into strong, confident little puppies, we get the privilege of showing them just how good life can be. ❤️

Welcome to rescue, little Old Hollywood babies. Your story is just beginning. 🎬🐶✨

08/21/2026

Reactive dogs are not “bad dogs.” They are communicating.

Dogs who come into our care from shelters have experienced things they cannot tell us about. Instead, they communicate through their behavior—and sometimes that behavior looks like reactivity.

It’s our job to listen.

It’s our job to learn the skills needed to communicate with them, understand what they’re telling us, and teach them how to successfully navigate our human world.

As dog owners, we have a responsibility to understand our dogs, advocate for them, and continue learning how to be the best possible partner for them.

Our Trainer at All Fur Them is a Method K9 trainer, and we implement these tools with our foster dogs and inmate handlers. We believe that giving people the knowledge and skills to understand dogs creates better outcomes for everyone.

That’s why every Timber Tails K9 dog goes home with a coupon to continue training with All Fur Them—because adoption is just the beginning.

**Learn your dog. Listen to your dog. Advocate for your dog. Be their best human partner.** 🐾

08/16/2026