Timber Tails K9

10/14/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: JUNKYARD SECURITY SPECIALIST 🚨
Position: Head of Yard Security & Chief Ball Interceptor

Onyx is looking for a yard to protect from all forces of evil. Big evil. Little evil. Suspicious squirrels. Amazon delivery drivers. That one leaf blowing across the driveway that absolutely cannot be trusted.

No threat is too small. No ball shall go unchased.

In exchange for his elite security services, Onyx requires a servant willing to:
🎾 Throw the ball. Repeatedly. No, you're not done yet.
🍖 Keep the food supply fully stocked.
🛏️ Provide comfortable sleeping quarters for the head of security.
❤️ Offer occasional affection, preferably on his terms.

Onyx is kind of our dog version of Mater. 😂

When this boy arrived at the shelter, he had a junkyard gut to match his future career ambitions. After spending quite a while loose in the county, he'd apparently decided that if it fit in his mouth, it was worth investigating. Unfortunately, his diet included a colorful assortment of items that were definitely NOT on the food pyramid.

And let's be honest. Onyx isn't winning any beauty pageants. He's got an ear that looks like it's seen some things, a droopy eye, and the general appearance of a guy who's been working the night shift at a questionable scrapyard since 1998.

But this boy has NOT retired from security duty.

He's got the spirit of a protector, the confidence of a seasoned security guard, and absolutely no interest in sharing management responsibilities.

Other dogs? Well, let's just say Onyx prefers to run a ONE-DOG SECURITY OPERATION. He doesn't need a partner, an assistant, or a committee. He's got this handled, thank you very much.

He'll be looking for a home where he can be the primary security consultant, supervise all outdoor activities, chase his preferred balls, and keep the bed safe from unauthorized occupation.

Onyx is a shelter save. One of those dogs who sits waiting, overlooked while the world searches for something prettier, younger, or easier.

And this is exactly why rescue matters.

Sometimes the dog who needs saving isn't the shiny new model. Sometimes he's the old tow truck with a questionable past, a few dents, and a heart that still shows up for work every single day. 🖤

Onyx deserves a home, a soft bed, a full food bowl, and a yard where he can proudly announce:

"SECURITY CHECK COMPLETE. ALL THREATS ELIMINATED. BALL LOCATED. PLEASE PROCEED WITH TREATS."

Think you've got what it takes to be Onyx's personal assistant?

Contact Timber Tails K9 Rescue to learn more about adopting this handsome-in-his-own-way security professional!

10/13/2026

🐾 OCTOBER IS ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH! 🐾

We kicked off the month with THREE adoptions out of Aberdeen WA Animal Control ! Talk about amazing! ❤️

And now, for a little secret we’ve been waiting to share…

Thanks to an anonymous community donor, all three adoption fees were sponsored! That meant we got to tell each of their new families there was ZERO adoption fee. 🥹❤️ The joy of sharing that news was absolutely incredible!

But the generosity doesn’t stop there. Additional donations are being put toward helping reduce adoption fees for some of our other shelter dogs who are already in our care and still waiting for their forever homes.

These are great dogs looking for someone willing to give them a chance. Someone who can look beyond their past, see past their imperfections, and offer the love, attention, patience, and guidance they need to become the amazing dogs we know they can be.

Every dog deserves the chance to find their people. And sometimes, all it takes is one person willing to look a little deeper. 🐶❤️

Let's get these dogs HOME! We want them settled in, feeling safe, and spending the upcoming holidays surrounded by the families who will love them forever.

🏡 Could your home be the one they've been waiting for?

10/12/2026

🐩 WHERE ARE MY DOODLE LOVERS?! 🐩

Another dog. Sitting in a shelter. Waiting for someone to see him. 💔

This sweet boy is loving, affectionate, and looking for his person. The catch? He has some serious attachment issues and wants his humans close. ALL. THE. TIME. ❤️

Maybe he was dumped because of the barking. Maybe his need for constant affection and attention was just too much for someone. We don't know his whole story, but we do know this boy deserves a chance.

Fair warning: Personal space may become a thing of the past. 😂 Expect a furry shadow, a devoted companion, and a dog who wants to be involved in absolutely everything you do.

Can you give this boy the love, patience, and guidance he needs to feel secure?

🐾 Help us get him out of the shelter and into a home!

Interested in adopting? Contact Timber Tails K9 Rescue to learn more about this sweet boy! ❤️🐾

10/09/2026

🧬 ANNOUNCEMENT! IT’S DNA TIME! 🧬

Remember our emergency intake litter from Westport? Animal Control called us when six puppies were found locked in a crate with no access to food or water. They needed help, and they needed it urgently.

When they arrived, they were severely underweight and resource guarding their own urine and f***s. That told us they had likely learned to survive by eating whatever they could find.

But give these babies a few days of consistent food, fresh water, and love, and WOW! 🤯

They started gaining weight, finding their energy, and revealing their true personalities.

And by personalities, I mean MONSTERS. 😂

These little hoodlums went from survival mode to full-blown chaos mode so quickly that I had to check in with Freedom Tails to see how many handlers I had available. Next thing you know, the five brindle troublemakers were headed off for some serious lessons in how NOT to create chaos from the moment they wake up. 😂

And now… WE HAVE ANSWERS!

🧬 We finally know what DNA is driving these little delinquents! 🧬

Their rough start didn't define them. With full bellies, safety, and the right support, these puppies have shown us just how much potential they have. Now we're looking for families ready to keep that potential headed in the right direction!

🐾 Want to meet one of our Westport hooligans?

To schedule a meet-and-greet, please submit an adoption application through our website.

And if you want to meet Torban, our tan troublemaker, he'll be at Coastal this Saturday! Come say hello!

10/08/2026

🐾 MORE SHELTER DOGS NEED HELP! 🐾

What better month to kick off these growing partnerships with our local cities than October—Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! ❤️

We are so excited about what is happening in our local communities.

We have already had 3 successful adoptions out of Aberdeen, with just 1 more to go! 🎉

Now we are adding Hoquiam who has 2 great boys. 1 chocolate lab, and 1 probable lab/pit mix.
Both boys are friendly with people, and so far there has been no fighting at the shared fence. They are ready for their next step—and hopefully, their next step is home. 🏡

And these aren't the only shelter dogs looking for their people!

We also have other dogs who came to us from local shelters and are already in Timber Tails care, waiting for their forever homes. Some are being trained, some are decompressing, some are learning how to be dogs—and all of them are waiting for someone to give them a chance.

Come on, community! 💪🐶
Let’s get these shelter dogs HOME!

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Whether you meet a dog at the shelter or through Timber Tails, there are local dogs waiting for families.

To schedule a meet/greet with any of the dogs at either Hoquiam or Aberdeen, please go to Www.timbertailsk9.com and fill out an adoption application. We will work with the local animal control to schedule a visit.

10/06/2026

We are sooooo close! Only 1 left in the shelter!

"Gary" is a sweet dog with a great personality that is ready to get a new home.

If you are interested, please get in contact with us.

10/06/2026

Partnerships in action = Community wins!

Please thank Aberdeen WA Animal Control for their efforts in improving our community and working towards new avenues for helping get dogs out of the shelter into homes.

Making change isn't always easy, but the outcomes can be so worth every bit of effort.

Saturday was another celebration at the Aberdeen Animal Shelter, as this Husky Mix got to leave the kennel area, through the "blue door," leading to the arms of his adopter and his forever home. We wish this boy all the best on his new adventure. Thank you Timber Tails K-9 Rescue ( ) for helping to facilitate this adoption.

10/01/2026

We will be there! We will have some cute puppies. I will even be picking up a few Freedom Tails dogs that are ready for adoption.

Don't miss out!

Be sure to stop in and check it out on Saturday!

09/28/2026

The hard conversations are not fun.

We intentionally waited to share this because we didn’t want it mixed in with all the excitement from the weekend. This deserves its own space.

We are incredibly grateful to All Fur Them for being willing to have the hard—but very real—conversations with and alongside us.

In 1.5 years, we have only had to have a couple of these conversations. Each one has ended in tears and heartache. Each one has involved extensive consultation, discussion, and consideration.

Because the truth is, “saving them all” feels really good. We all want to believe that with enough time, training, love, and resources, every dog can be rehabilitated.

But that isn't always reality.

Sometimes a dog is living in fear, pain, or anxiety that cannot be responsibly resolved. And sometimes the most compassionate thing we can do is not ask that dog to keep living that way simply because we desperately want to save them.

That doesn't make the decision easy.

It doesn't make the loss hurt any less.

And it certainly doesn't mean the dog wasn't worth saving.

It means we have to be willing to put the dog's quality of life ahead of our own desire to save them.

Those are the hardest decisions in rescue. And they should be.