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02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Today broke me a little.

Not one euthanasia list.

Multiple.

And on them—newborn puppies. Babies who haven’t even opened their eyes yet.

I sat there staring at the screen, wanting to say yes to all of them. Wanting to make room that doesn’t exist. Wanting to stretch time, money, space, and my own body just a little further. But the truth is—I can’t.

There isn’t room here.
There aren’t enough fosters.
And there isn’t enough money.

That feeling… of knowing they need help right now and still having to say no—it’s the heaviest part of rescue. It feels like my hands are tied, even when my heart is screaming to do more.

This is the reality behind the cute photos. Behind the happy endings. Behind Woof & Willow.
We don’t stop caring when we can’t say yes—we carry those losses with us.

If you’ve ever fostered, donated, shared a post, or even just cared—thank you. This work only happens because of community. And right now, we need it more than ever.

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01/02/2026

As this year comes to an end, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting.

When I started Woof & Willow, I dreamed of helping more dogs than I could ever count. I dreamed of growth, of stability, and of creating something that could last far beyond me. And while so much of that dream has come true, the reality is that running a rescue entirely out of my home is hard — emotionally, physically, and logistically.

This year showed me just how much more help is needed, and how much more Woof & Willow could do with the right space.

Long term — and I mean long term — I would love for Woof & Willow to have a small facility or dedicated property. Not just a place for dogs, but a place for community. A space where puppies can heal, mamas can rest, and dogs can receive the care they deserve — and where people can gather for puppy-focused events, adoption days, educational opportunities, and fundraisers that bring everyone together for a common purpose.

A place built with intention, compassion, and sustainability in mind.

To be very clear: this is not happening tomorrow. Or even next year. Realistically, this is a 2-year goal, maybe longer. I am very much running on fumes right now 😅 — but I believe deeply that with time, careful planning, and community support, this is possible.

Over the next couple of years, my hope is to slowly save, fundraise, and explore what this could look like — responsibly and thoughtfully — so Woof & Willow can grow in a way that’s healthy for both the dogs and me.

If you’re a realtor, know of properties that could work for something like this, or have resources, ideas, or advice you’re willing to share, I would be so grateful to hear from you. Even early conversations and guidance at this stage mean more than you know.

Thank you for believing in this rescue. Thank you for supporting the messy, imperfect, behind-the-scenes reality of saving lives. And thank you for being part of a future that I truly believe is bright — even if it takes time to get there 🤍

— Dana
Woof & Willow Puppy Rescue

(Photo as inspiration that I found online!)

01/02/2026

Mama Honey is in labor with one of our amazing fosters 🩷

01/02/2026

This little girl is a fighter, introducing Zelda 💛

Help support Zelda, her mother and sister

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01/02/2026

Tonight, we experienced one of the hardest parts of rescue.
We lost one of Honey’s puppies. 💔

No matter how much love, care, warmth, and attention goes into these tiny lives, neonatal puppies are incredibly fragile. Sometimes, despite doing everything right, they are just too little for this world.

Her sister, Zelda, is still here with me, and we are continuing to fight for her with everything we have. 🤍 Please keep her, Honey, and our team in your thoughts.

Thank you to this community for always showing up—not just for the happy adoption days, but for the quiet, painful moments too. Your support, encouragement, and love mean more than you know, especially on nights like this.

Tonight, we grieve one tiny life gone too soon, and we keep going for the ones who are still here. 🕯️

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01/02/2026

Update on sweet Zelda 🤍

Zelda is safe, warm, and in my care — but she needs a little extra help right now.

Unfortunately, her mama is not nursing her, so the two have been separated to ensure Zelda gets the care she needs. The good news is that I have the knowledge, experience, and most of the supplies on hand to care for her, and I will absolutely take her to the vet if and when needed.

That said, neonatal care adds up fast. I’ll be providing around-the-clock bottle feedings, closely monitoring her, and keeping her warm at all times. Formula goes quickly, and somehow heating discs always seem to disappear into foster homes (the great rescue mystery 😅).

I’ve put together an Amazon wishlist with the immediate supplies Zelda needs, but any donation—big or small—truly helps and goes directly toward her care.

If I’m slow to respond to messages, please know it’s only because I’m focused on keeping this tiny girl fed, warm, and thriving. Thank you for always showing up for our most fragile puppies. Zelda is so lucky to have this community behind her.

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