The Mission 

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Dog Rescue aims to save dogs from high kill shelters, dogs in need of medical care and on the euthanasia list. Any avenue in which a dog needs help, they are also there. Not only is rescuing dogs important but a “whole dog” approach is essential. To achieve this they believe in providing quality care, feeding, and proper housing; along with providing a caring environment where the recused dogs can emotionally flourish. 

The Pajama Pups 

When I first started following this rescue, a case unfolded that revealed the amazing things they do every day. Three pups were thrown from a van in Tampa. Their condition was scary and sad. All three were emancipated, some of the worse seen in the rescue. They also suffered from mange which is a condition where parasitic mites cause itching, hair loss, and scabs. The mange was so severe they were completely bald causing them to wear pajamas to protect their fragile and infected skin. The three pups in pajamas lived in foster homes while they received treatment. One of the pajama pups even needed eye surgery. With time and using their whole dog approach, the pajama pups started growing back hair, gaining weight and thriving in their environment. Currently, they are all are healthy and happy in their new forever homes. 

My Experience 

I am a dog person. I like to scroll through my local animal shelter and check out the dogs. I often have to talk myself down from the idea of running in and recusing five of them. As much as I want to help, that’s not a good idea for my family or the dog. Then I started following Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Dog Rescue. These dogs and information about their circumstances would be posted. And then another. And then another. It was clear they would take what they could handle and give 110 percent to each dog they saved. When I can I like to donate to big cases like Isla.

A dog who was constantly used for breeding that when she was ready to have her most recent litter the pups did not survive. She had to go into emergency surgery where her uterus basically fell apart, she then hemorrhaged and went into shock. Her life was touch and go for a couple days but she pulled through. One of the strongest and sweetest I’ve seen and I know that I was able to help pull her through. This is one of my favorite reasons why I love this rescue. You can see the difference they make in the lives of these dogs and I get to be a tiny part of that.

Isla along with other dogs are looking for their forever homes. Visit Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Dog Rescue on Facebook to see the adoptable list. 

If you are not ready to adopt, fostering is also an option. The rescue provides all the needs of the dog from food, leashes and veterinary care. All you do is prove the love and caring environment.