The Happy Tail Rescue

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The Happy Tail Rescue Our Adoption House is located at Happy Tails Board & Groom in St. Francisville, Louisiana.
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We are a 501(c)3 Foster-based Animal Rescue in West Feliciana Parish and are assisting East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee Parish, East Baton Rouge and Wilkinson County.

✨ Meet Ginger ✨Our Forever Foster GirlSome dogs don’t come to us broken because they’re aggressive…some come broken beca...
06/23/2026

✨ Meet Ginger ✨
Our Forever Foster Girl

Some dogs don’t come to us broken because they’re aggressive…
some come broken because they were never shown gentle love.

For the first years of Ginger’s life, the world taught her to be afraid.
Even now, after 5 years with us, she still startles easily and keeps her distance from most people.

But little by little… she chose trust.
She chose safety.
She chose us.

Ginger may never be the dog that runs up to strangers or begs for attention — and that’s okay. Her healing doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s.

She has learned how to rest peacefully.
She has learned what kindness feels like.
And most importantly… she has learned how to love in her own quiet way.

Michelle is the one person Ginger fully lets into her heart. Watching her gently lean in for pets after everything she’s been through is one of the most beautiful things we’ve witnessed.

Not every rescue story ends with adoption.
Sometimes love means becoming their forever safe place. 🩵🐾

Our Sweet Wednesday ♥️🐾
06/19/2026

Our Sweet Wednesday ♥️🐾

✨ Meet Shiloh Rose ✨Some stories break your heart before they ever begin to heal.Shiloh Rose was recently rescued thanks...
06/15/2026

✨ Meet Shiloh Rose ✨

Some stories break your heart before they ever begin to heal.

Shiloh Rose was recently rescued thanks to the kindness of people who refused to look away. When she was found, she was severely emaciated, exhausted, and covered in wounds. It was clear she had been surviving on her own for far too long.

But even after everything she has endured…
she still chooses love.

That’s what amazes us most about dogs like Shiloh.
The world may fail them, hurt them, and leave scars we cannot see — yet somehow they still find the strength to trust again.

Shiloh has a long road ahead of her.
There will be healing, rest, good meals, vet care, and learning what safety finally feels like.

But she isn’t giving up.
And neither are we.

Every day we see little glimpses of the beautiful soul inside her — the gentle eyes, the quiet strength, the soft heart that still wants connection despite everything she’s been through.

She reminds us exactly why rescue matters.
Not because it is easy… but because every life is worth fighting for. ❤️

Please keep Shiloh Rose in your prayers as she begins her journey toward healing, comfort, and the life she always deserved.

🐾 DONATIONS NEEDED 🐾The Happy Tail Rescue is currently in need of a few everyday supplies that help us care for rescue p...
06/03/2026

🐾 DONATIONS NEEDED 🐾

The Happy Tail Rescue is currently in need of a few everyday supplies that help us care for rescue pups while they wait for their forever homes. ❤️

We are currently accepting donations of:
📰 Newspaper
🐶 Puppy pads
🛍 Plastic shopping bags
🛏 Gently used sheets
🍼 Puppy milk formula
🌀 A fan for the pups

These may seem like simple items, but they help us tremendously with daily cleaning, bottle babies, bedding, comfort, and keeping the rescue running smoothly.

Every donation — big or small — makes a difference for the dogs in our care. We truly could not do this without the support of our community. ❤️🐾

📍 Donations can be dropped off at The Happy Tail Rescue in Saint Francisville.

Thank you for helping us continue to save lives… because every tail deserves to wag. 🐾💕

🐾 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🐾Love Dogs? Earn Service Hours!The Happy Tail Rescue is looking for student volunteers to help with:...
05/31/2026

🐾 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🐾

Love Dogs? Earn Service Hours!

The Happy Tail Rescue is looking for student volunteers to help with:

🐶 Socializing rescue dogs
🐾 Helping at adoption events
🦴 Walking pups
❤️ Giving love, cuddles & treats
📸 Helping with photos/videos/social media
🎪 Event setup & cleanup

✨ Perfect for students needing:
• School service hours
• Beta Club hours
• Volunteer experience
• Animal care experience

No experience needed — just a love for animals and a kind heart. ❤️

📍 Saint Francisville, LA
📅 Flexible volunteer opportunities available
📩 Message us to sign up or learn more!

🐾Because every tail deserves to wag.”

Small steps are still steps.Wednesday (aka Peaches) is learning that humans can be kind, safe, and loving.She’s still sh...
05/29/2026

Small steps are still steps.

Wednesday (aka Peaches) is learning that humans can be kind, safe, and loving.
She’s still shy with people and pups, but every day her little tail wags a little more. 🩵

✨ Healing takes time.
✨ Trust takes patience.
✨ Love changes everything.

Meet Millie 💜Tall girl. Gentle soul. Professional tail-wagger. 🐾Millie has the sweetest eyes and the kind of calm, lovin...
05/29/2026

Meet Millie 💜

Tall girl. Gentle soul. Professional tail-wagger. 🐾

Millie has the sweetest eyes and the kind of calm, loving personality that makes you fall in love fast. She enjoys playtime with her buddy Charlie, soaking up sunshine, and being close to her people once she settles in. 🥹

She’s the perfect mix of playful and precious — and we know her perfect family is out there waiting for her.

Because every tail deserves to wag 💕

Meet Charlie 💙🐾Charlie is the kind of dog who pretends he doesn’t need anybody… while quietly following his favorite per...
05/28/2026

Meet Charlie 💙🐾

Charlie is the kind of dog who pretends he doesn’t need anybody… while quietly following his favorite person from room to room like a full-time investigator. 😂

He may take a little time to warm up, but once you become “his human,” you’ll have a loyal shadow for life.

Charlie is also a proud tripod boy. After needing a back leg amputation when we rescued him, he has continued proving every single day that resilience comes with a wagging tail. 💙

And trust us — Charlie doesn’t let having three legs slow him down one bit. He still plays, zooms around, supervises everyone’s business, and loves with his whole heart.

✔️ Professional human stalker
✔️ Loyal shadow dog
✔️ Part detective, part cuddle bug
✔️ Three legs. Unlimited love. 🐾

We know Charlie’s perfect person is out there waiting for him.

Because every tail deserves to wag

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT 🚨Please be on the lookout for one very suspicious senior citizen known as…✨ Reuger Paul “The Convict” ...
05/28/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT 🚨

Please be on the lookout for one very suspicious senior citizen known as…
✨ Reuger Paul “The Convict” ✨

Charges include:
• stealing hearts ❤️
• demanding snacks 🍗
• excessive side-eye 👀
• supervising absolutely everything 🐾

Reuger Paul may be tiny, but don’t let the short legs fool you… this little old man runs the place and knows it. 😂

He loves comfy spots, snack time, and making sure his humans stay exactly where he can see them. If you’re looking for a loyal sidekick with a whole lot of personality packed into a little body, Reuger Paul might just be your perfect match.

At The Happy Tail Rescue, we believe every dog deserves a second chance… and this sweet old guy deserves a soft place to land and someone to love him forever. ❤️

📍 Saint Francisville, LA
🐾 Apply to adopt through The Happy Tail Rescue

UPDATE: our Franny has found her furever home 🙏❤️ 6/6/26✨ Meet Francine… but her friends call her Franny 💕🐾Franny is 5.5...
05/27/2026

UPDATE: our Franny has found her furever home 🙏❤️ 6/6/26
✨ Meet Francine… but her friends call her Franny 💕🐾

Franny is 5.5 years old and the perfect mix of playful and couch potato. One minute she’s zooming around having the best time with her dog friends… the next she’s ready for a nap and snacks. 😂

This sweet girl:
🐾 Loves other dogs
🐾 Is housebroken
🐾 Kennel trained
🐾 Spayed
🐾 Microchipped
🐾 Up to date on vaccines

And most importantly…
🍪 SHE LOVES TREATS. 🍪
Like… deeply. Spiritually. Emotionally. If you have snacks, Franny is immediately your best friend. 😂❤️

Franny has such a happy, easygoing personality and would make an amazing companion for someone looking for a loving, loyal pup who enjoys both playtime and lazy days.

✨ Her adoption fee has already been sponsored by an anonymous donor ✨

That means Franny’s forever family can focus on what really matters… loving this sweet girl as much as she deserves. ❤️

📍The Happy Tail Rescue
🐾 Apply to adopt today!

Address

Saint Francisville, LA
70775

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12252454123

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