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Every now and then we need a very temporary foster home for a senior dog. It might be an “emergency pull” that helps us get a dog out of danger right away while we look for a longer-term foster home. It might be one of our fosters is going on vacation (yep! they get...

If you haven’t thought about this before, the two minutes on this video might just save your dog’s life. It’s as simple as that. And if you HAVE thought about this before, that is definitely the first step in lifesaving!     https://youtu.be/6UYiSuUp8fw...

It's an age-old story. Girl meets boy. Girl falls in love with boy. Boy and girl go kayaking together ...   This is really a photo essay. It’s the story of a senior dog’s whole new life, a rescue, yes, but also an adventure not yet finished. Gertie had been...

This is a story about love that may not be recognized at first glance. It is about a little dog named Josie who lost her main man, and then was surrendered to our rescue by his widow. In doing so, she chose a tough step that she felt was in Josie’s best interest. She...

His presence always seemed larger than life. And if we have anything to say about it, his legacy will continue to change lives for a long time to come. Hoover lived most of his years with Don. When we met them, Don was 87, and Hoover was 10. Think about it: At age 77,...

Special Note:  This month we are focusing on helping to cover the dental costs for our dogs we rescue. Meet Oreo and Trigger, two dogs we are helping to improve their dental health and learn how you can help by clicking here! Contributed by Dr. Emily Stein,...

He came a long way to happiness. Kellan was found as a stray last winter, emaciated and so weak he could barely lift his head.  He was treated for some accompanying medical challenges by a shelter in Tennessee and responded to their care by showing a very sweet...

Charming, effervescent Woody was supposed to be on his last legs when he came to Top Dog Foundation. Yet three days after being abandoned by his family, this 14-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix was working the kissing booth at a local festival. He posed happily for...

Starla, one of our adopted ElderPups, was recently featured in Wayzata Life Magazineas their February Precious Pet. We were thrilled for the opportunity to help raise awareness for ElderPup adoption … and Starla thoroughly enjoyed her time in the spotlight as well!...