06/08/2026
May for GBF 🤍
Here's what your donations helped cover during the month of May:
• Vet Bills: $2,617
• Dog Food: $529
• Medications & Supplements: $792
• Foster Supplies: $67
• Grooming: $30
Total: $4,037
These numbers reflect what the rescue directly spends on our dogs. Of course, it also costs money to run a rescue, and we share those expenses in our annual report each year. We pay for insurance, technology, software subscriptions, licensing fees, and so much more that doesn't always get talked about on social media.
As summer approaches, we've also seen a huge spike in owner surrender requests. We received 19 requests in May, the most we've had in a single month this year. June has only just begun, and we're already at 5+ requests.
As a smaller rescue focused solely on senior dogs, it's often harder for us to say yes than larger organizations. Vet care for seniors can be expensive, and we typically spend anywhere from $1,500–$2k per dog, sometimes much more (sometimes less too!). That's why we unfortunately have to turn so many dogs away. If we could help everyone, we would.
The work in animal welfare has been never ending for some time. I think many of us are feeling tired and most are burnt out. Owner surrender requests never seem to stop, adoptions are slower, donations are down, and the economy certainly isn't helping. I know other rescues would agree that we could all use a break haha!
But until that day comes, we'll continue doing what we can with the resources we have—and with the support of incredible communities like this one. Every share, donation, volunteer hour, adoption, and kind word helps us keep moving forward!
Thank you for supporting our mission! Every donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference.
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Checks: PO BOX 13482, Ogden, UT 84412
