South Jersey Corgi Rescue

South Jersey Corgi Rescue Rescuing Corgis, Corgi Mixes, & Honorary Corgis. One sploot at a time. SJCR is a 501(c)(3) organization.

05/30/2026

An update on Sadie!

Sadie is doing really well in her new foster home with our VP, Amy. With clear boundaries, plenty of positive reinforcement, and lots of love, she's already making great progress and showing what an amazing dog she can be.

Here are a few of Sadie's quirks:
• She has limited social skills right now and can be dog-selective. With friendly, calm dogs, she sometimes needs human guidance to recognize when the other dog is ready to take a break from play.
• Like many teenage dogs, she can become mouthy when she's overstimulated.

Here's what we're working on:
• Learning how to settle down and rest when needed.
• Channeling her energy and intelligence into productive activities instead of destruction. Things like herding balls, agility games, and training.
• Learning how to peacefully coexist with another dog without being a pest.

We're so proud of the progress she's making and can't wait to see how she continues to grow!

Sadie would thrive in an active home that understands herding breeds and is committed to continuing her training via positive reinforcement methods. She is smart, driven, affectionate, and always ready for her next adventure! With the right structure, outlets for her energy, and a family willing to help her keep building her social skills, Sadie has all the makings of an incredible companion.

05/30/2026

We were Polo’s only hope. As a new rescue this was a tall order. We stepped up for him because he steps up against this diagnosis every single day and kicks its ass. Polo strong, all day every day. 🫶🏻

Polo’s incredible care team includes our friends at Head2Tail Mobility-PT for Dogs, Awaken Canine Bodyworks, LLC, and Pathways to Wellness. They have helped us help Polo be more comfortable, confident, and stronger than ever. 💗

Coco has been with us for a little while now as an owner surrender. Coco is about 5 years old and up until the last year...
05/30/2026

Coco has been with us for a little while now as an owner surrender. Coco is about 5 years old and up until the last year he lived with his mama. Sadly she became sick and he had to move in with family. The transition was hard on him, they tried but when it came time to move cross country decided not to bring him.

We stepped in because if we didn’t, he would’ve been surrendered to NYACC and he would not have made it out despite being a fluffy Corgi.

Coco’s a little odd ball. For starters, not a fan of other dogs and also isn’t a fan of being touched. Coco gives us very clear warnings when he’s had enough, and his foster family is very experienced with this and reads his cues and responds appropriately. Despite this, he always wants to be near people. He wants to sit next to you on the couch or at your feet just please ✨do not touch.✨ He’s actually pretty chill when you just leave him be. He will nap next to you or sit and watch TV (I’m not joking). The good news is he easily redirects and there’s been no bites.

Coco is like a fluffy ghost haunting the house that demands some chicken from time to time.

What the heck do we do with Coco from a rescue standpoint? Well we started off by getting a behavioral evaluation with Dr. Bird at Cherry Hill Animal Hospital. Our next steps are a pain trial for 2 weeks and also a sedated medical exam. We are dedicated to getting some better understanding of him and also relieving his pain both physically and mentally.

Our hope with a treatment plan we can eventually find Coco a really wonderful and understanding forever home, or even a forever foster. His foster home right now has other dogs and so a crate and rotate is necessary. A foster home with no dogs as we know is a huge ask, but even less dogs would make his life a lot better. We’re doing all we can to make this actually doable.

We’re surviving and doing our best for our Coco working with what we got and asking for help where we can. He deserves a chance just like our website says and we’re giving him just that.

Whether it’s a Corgi who experienced trauma and needs extra special care mentally and physically, a puppy mill survivor that never had veterinary care their whole lives, or a shelter surrender with an IVDD diagnosis, SJCR steps up to be the voices for our underdogs and the army they need to advocate for them and find their happily ever afters.

One sploot at a time.

05/29/2026

Wait hold on I know it’s not the herding ball per day video we promised, but check out Sadie working on her leash skills. 🙌

05/29/2026

Our VP Miss Amy demonstrating sit to stance, middle, and sitting square with Polo.

These movements help improve strength, balance, body awareness, and overall mobility, especially for dogs recovering from injury, neurological conditions, or weakness, such as Polo’s IVDD.

This exercise encourages dogs to engage their core and rear leg muscles by moving from a sitting position into a stand in a slow, controlled motion. It helps build strength in the hind end, improves balance, and supports joint stability.

“Middle” is when your dog stands between your legs. Besides being adorable, this position helps with body awareness, posture, and weight distribution. It can also help nervous dogs feel secure while practicing controlled movements and balance exercises.

A “square sit” means your dog is sitting evenly with both hips tucked underneath instead of leaning off to one side. This is important because uneven sitting can indicate weakness, discomfort, or compensation patterns. Practicing square sits helps promote symmetry, proper muscle use, and spinal alignment.

These exercises may look simple, but they can make a huge difference over time when practiced consistently and safely. As always, every dog is different, so exercises should be tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Polo has weekly sessions with Head2Tail Mobility-PT for Dogs and a tailored plan for his needs.

What do you call a Corgi with a herding ball?Fully employed. ✨ba dum tssss✨Sadie and one of the balls from her collectio...
05/29/2026

What do you call a Corgi with a herding ball?

Fully employed. ✨ba dum tssss✨

Sadie and one of the balls from her collection checking in to let you know she’d love to herd one in your yard. 💕🐾

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05/29/2026

Miss Amy demonstrating how to help Polo shift his weight to help with his balance and coordination.

One of the tools we use with him are foam balance pads to help him learn how to safely shift his weight from front to back.

Because dogs with mobility challenges or neurological conditions can struggle with balance and body awareness, these exercises help strengthen the muscles needed for standing, walking, and overall stability. The soft, uneven surface of the foam pads encourages Polo to engage his core and slow down his movements while he learns where his body is in space.

By gently encouraging weight shifting from his front legs to his back legs, we can help improve his balance, coordination, and confidence over time. These may look like simple exercises, but they take a lot of focus and effort for our little guy!

Polo wishing everyone a happy Friday!$5 goes a long way here. Small stuff like Sadie’s herding balls, treats for Ivy, At...
05/29/2026

Polo wishing everyone a happy Friday!

$5 goes a long way here. Small stuff like Sadie’s herding balls, treats for Ivy, Atlas’ chew bones to big stuff like Polo’s bloodwork & dental coming up soon. Every last cent is greatly appreciated by all of us here at SJCR!

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