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Meet Harriett: Ready for a Fresh Start
Harriett is a sweet 9-year-old girl who is looking for a patient and loving home where she can finally feel safe. Harriett was rescued from a hoarding case involving 34 dogs. After everything she has been through, she is understandably a little timid when meeting new people and adjusting to new surroundings. But underneath her shy personality is an incredibly sweet and loving dog who just needs someone willing to give her time. Harriett may not be the dog who immediately runs
Sep 251 min read


Happy Feet is SAFE and officially HOME!
At just 4 years old, he found himself without a home and eventually at risk of being euthanized if someone didn’t step up for him. Despite everything he had been through, Happy Feet remained the sweetest boy. He is dog-friendly, loves people, and is always eager to please. We knew he deserved the chance to show someone just how much love he had to give. And now, we finally get to share the update we’ve been waiting for, Happy Feet has been adopted and is officially in his for
Sep 161 min read


Joshua’s Reset: A Shy Pup Finds His Family
Joshua is a sweet golden and white Lab mix who just needed a little time to show people who he really was. He could be shy when meeting someone new, but once Joshua realized he was safe, his personality completely changed. He became a loving cuddlebug who wanted nothing more than to be close to the people he trusted. When Joshua found his future owner in Northern Illinois, we wanted to make sure he was ready for such a big change. Rescue Reset fostered Joshua for the week lea
Sep 161 min read


Relish’s Reset: Finding His Home in Northern Illinois
Relish came to us with a story that made him a little different from most dogs. This 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog originally came from Texas and is both deaf and three-legged after undergoing an amputation. But none of that slowed him down. Relish is energetic, playful, and full of personality. After previously being returned because of his high play drive, he needed a home that understood his energy and was ready to work with the way he communicates. Rescue Reset Project
Sep 161 min read


Sassy’s Reset: From Longest Resident to Adopted
When we first met Sassy, she had already been waiting a long time for her person. This sweet 8-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier originally came from Chicago Animal Care and Control before making her way to Wright-Way Rescue, where she became one of their longest residents. Sassy needed more than someone to share her adoption post. She also struggled with ongoing skin issues that required medication, a special diet, and additional veterinary care when her condition flar
Sep 161 min read


Meet Nellie: Her Reset Is in Progress
Nellie’s story started in rural Texas, where she and her siblings were found abandoned near a busy road with their father. Just puppies at the time, they were given a second chance and began their journey toward finding loving homes. Today, Nellie is 3 years old and starting an important new chapter. She is currently going through training with our partner, Down the Leash Service Dogs, where she’s building the skills, structure, and confidence she needs to succeed in her futu
Aug 251 min read


Help 14-Year-Old JoJo Find the Loving Home She Deserves
JoJo is a sweet 14-year-old Cattle Dog mix who lost both her owner and her adopted senior dog sister, leaving her without the only family she ever knew. Now spending her golden years in a shelter, she's searching for a loving home where she can finally rest and be cherished. While she undergoes a routine medical evaluation, we're raising $400 to cover her adoption fee and help give JoJo the second chance she deserves.
Aug 71 min read
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