Welcome!

Tails of Joy is celebrating 24 years! TOJ is a nationwide and beyond (Mexico, Canada), not-for-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization founded in 2001 by comedian, writer, and animal activist Elayne Boosler. We are all volunteer, so 100% of every dollar of every donation and purchase is used to save animals’ lives.

We don’t just rescue dogs, cats, and companion animals. We help rescue bunnies, horses, donkeys, mules, small exotics, big cats, primates, wildlife, sea life, farm animals, elephants, bears.. we help them directly, or help the groups that do. We have a Platinum (the highest) rating from Guidestar for transparency. TOJ raises funds for the smallest, neediest rescue groups all across the United States, and beyond. With our daily Little Guy Grants, we keep the small rescue groups in your community from falling through the cracks when there is nowhere else for them to turn. In addition to hands on animal rescue, we are here to rescue the rescuers. In this way, we have helped save the lives of tens of thousands of needy, abused, homeless and neglected animals. We provide assistance, boarding, medical care, shelter fees, food, training, supplies and transport, for desperate animals, often on what would be their last day of life in a shelter. We also help needy individuals with pet emergencies. And we have a dedicated spay/neuter fund, our “Edith and Julie’s Spay and Neuter Fund at Tails of Joy“, which not only pays for pets’ spay/neuter across the country, but also funds the TNR (trap, neuter, release) of feral cats in many communities.

100% of our income is for animal rescue. The only way you could donate to help animals more directly would be to hand a dog or cat five bucks.

Our goal, with your help, is to make the world better for animals and their people.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

May this be a better year for animals everywhere

Ralph’s Supermarkets Community Contribution Program

Special Offer While they last! Your choice of charm when you sign up for Tails of Joy at Ralph’s Community Contribution Program. Email elayne@tailsofjoy.net with proof of sign up and choose your charm! You can clip it on to your dog’s collar, a bracelet, necklace, keychain, anywhere!

Use rover.com at your own risk. And beware this convicted felon coming into your home. She is now threatening us for warning pet owners.

Posing as a rescuer Louann Smith scammed almost $12,000 from Tails of Joy. We sued in court and won. In the six years since, she has not repaid us one penny of restitution despite the court’s judgement against her. She works as a realtor. Beware!

Little Guy Grants

Hey Friends, we receive all your grant requests, and will get to read them all, but right now we are absolutely inundated with grant requests. We’re at least a year from getting to new ones. Since we are all volunteer it takes time to get to them and respond. We appreciate your patience. If you qualify we will let you know, and put you on the list for future grants. To apply for a Little Guy Grant, please fill out this form.

“Elayne Boosler – Timeless”
Autographed Boxed Set Available Here

Over five hours of great comedy benefitting animal rescue 100%. Four DVD specials and a new CD. Order a signed copy of “Elayne Boosler – Timeless” right here. Now stream any or all of the specials or cuts on every streaming platform in the universe, and listen on SiriusXM.

Thank you Wiley Miller, creator of Non Sequitur and champion of animal rescue.

Wiley Miller’s Non Sequitur

Wiley Miller is a champion rescuer, and rescue supporter. He designed our amazing Tails of Joy signature dog totes and cat totes, for free! Wiley also donates money to us from some of his most popular strips sold to the public. And he gave us another nationwide boost in his comic strip. We can never thank him enough, but here’s one way. If your newspaper has dropped Non Sequitur, or doesn’t carry it, can you please send a quick email to the editor, requesting Non Sequitur be carried by your newspaper? What a gift to be able to see Wiley’s strip every single day. You will be much happier!

The Best People We Know

Leon Wagner generously put together our Tails of Joy website. He does so many different jobs for us we could not run without him. Leon is president of the software company FORTH, Inc. and his partner John is owner of Seven Colonial, which donates a percentage of its sales to animal rescue groups, including Tails of Joy. They live in Los Angeles with their pack of rescued dogs and cats.

Our Wonderful Tiger

This is Tiger. He spent 7 years outside on concrete at the end of a heavy chain, never knowing a moment of kindness. When the people moved away and left him, the new renters gave a neighbor the weekend to find him a place to go, or be killed. Several rescues, including us, banded together to find him a perfect, loving home. He is truly our Cinderella poster boy.

Fighting for Truth, Justice, and the American Stray* *Slogan courtesy of Marco A. S. Freitas.

Note: We voluntarily give a small holiday “thank you” check once a year to our jack-of-all-trades rescue genie who keeps us running with all he does; website, product purchasing, hosting private server, troubleshooting, packaging, shipping, record keeping, financials, available 24/7, etc etc.

Fall Newsletter 2024

Hello to our Animal Loving Peeps, We hope you are well and safe and dry. It has been a challenging few months to say the least. We continue to rescue as always, and help hurricane affected animals and rescue organizations as much as we can. Every organization or individual below got a Little Guy Grant to support their great rescue work THANKS to YOUR donations to my Birthday Wish. Thank you thank you thank you! You have saved a lot of lives with your kindness and generosity. Your support means everything. Thank you. Southern Comfort Animal Rescue Georgia and New Jersey Little Guy Grant to help them rebuild from hurricane damage. Adopt us! Hurricane Help for Aiken, SC Our friend who runs Tail Waggers rescue is driving pet food and water to South Carolina, seven hours each way. We donated money for lots of pet food, water, and gas. Much Love Animal Rescue California We’re always happy to support this excellent rescue organization. This time on the email rescue chain: “Maria found this dog abandoned in an alley tied to a pole. Doesn’t want him to go to a shelter where he’ll most likely be killed due to overcrowding. Dog is in an alley in downtown LA. Maria’s friend gave the dog food and water but cannot take the dog and he is still there in the heat and vulnerable to any horrible thing that can happen.” We couldn’t leave him like that, possibly taken for a fighting ring. We committed to financially support his needs if a rescue stepped forward and saved him, and Much Love did. Picasso will now be vetted, fed good food, trained, and hopefully soon find his forever home. And maybe even learn to paint! Did you know that Tails of Joy has the highest possible non-profit rating on Guidestar/Candid? Please Help. Please share! Cedar Creek TX LHRR is a true no kill rescue, rehab, and sanctuary with a 100% save rate. They are moving to a new property and needed lots of setup items. We provided three large indoor/outdoor kennel structures and four raised beds so far. Just that alone cost us over $1000. Rescue takes all your money, all your energy and all your heart. Adopt Us! Did you know that when you DONATE to Tails of Joy, you are helping animals as directly as if you just handed a dog or cat or bunny or elephant or chimp or horse or donkey or bear a twenty? We help save them ALL. Second Acts Animal Rescue Nationwide We love this organization. They do what we do and we help each other when we can. If you need help contact them or us! Tail Waggers Rescue Grants Pass Oregon We paid some vet bills and for one cremation. Always happy to help this rescue organization that helps the needy and unhoused. UTAN Until There Are None Ozark AL We love these hard working women. No help for them at all in Alabama so we step in when we can. This time we paid for emergency medical treatments and spay for several dogs (above). Then helped save all these dogs (below). Penny the Dog California to Iowa A tiny 7 month old puppy came into the Baldwin Park shelter (high kill) in California after being hit by a car. Despite multiple injuries surgery might be avoided if she could get about 12 weeks of cage rest in a home. Our friend Pam, a dog lover and rescue advocate in Iowa asked if we could help pay to get Penny to her and she would do the rest. Tails of Joy paid the bulk of the round trip airline ticket for Penny and the foster to get to Iowa. Penny is pretty well all healed and Pam has adopted her. Happy Happy Joy Joy! Gingeroo Animal Rescue Network California “Networking Saves Lives!” And that is what they do. Meanwhile, the founder needed some help with dog food for five dogs for the next few months and Tails of Joy stepped in and had it shipped to them. Crossing Guardians Aid for US/Mexico Border Strays Naida and her band of rescuer/fosters take the most damaged desperate animals wandering the streets at the CA/Mexico border. They do the hardest work and they do it the best. We are always happy to support them. All of these dogs you see were rescued and ended up healthy and loved. Bella and Buddies Rescue CA Desperate plea for help in the middle of the night! Our dear friend who runs B and B Rescue was standing on the porch outside when a coyote swooped in and grabbed her little dog! She was able to save her dog but needed large money at the after hours vet. She has saved so very many dogs over the years, we had to help save little Angel. Angel is very lucky, she is going to be fine. Choochi California We paid the vet bill for this little sweetie to feel better. Badass Animal Rescue Saving badass dogs from idiot humans “Badass Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to save and rehabilitate loving, adoptable dogs from high-kill shelters. Our largely volunteer-run team has rescued over 3,500+ dogs since our founding in 2011. As a leader in responsible rescue, we focus on saving the most at-risk dogs from underserved communities in the rural American south and the U.S. Virgin Islands.” We love helping them. They had a big fundraising bash coming up, so Tails of Joy bought two $800 tickets and then donated them back to be auctioned off to raise even more money. Adopt Us! Dahlia Adopted Remember when Dahlia was begging for her life an hour before she was about to be killed? Hope For Sweet Homes pulled her and found a foster. Tails of Joy paid her vet bills and provided food for as long as it took. And now she is happily in her Forever Home!! Fostering saves lives! […]
Summer 2024 Newsletter

Happy (Hot) Summer Everyone! We know how you feel, it’s too hot! Well our dogs are closer to the pavement than we are and even after sundown the heat radiates up so use care in taking them out for walks. Of course never leave dogs in cars and if you break the window of a stranger’s car to save an animal’s life, Tails of Joy will pay your bail/fine. Every rescue organization or individual below got a Little Guy Grant to support their great rescue work. Remember, two little old ladies in Alabama save more dogs and cats in one year than the entire bloated, misleading Humane Society of the United States. That is why we give to the little guys. So give locally and/or give to us! We get bang for your buck, and every dollar is used for rescue. Animal Recovery Mission Worldwide They do it all. They are the worldwide police for animal protection and investigation, from companion animals to farm animals, undercover work at dog meat and horror meat “festivals”, they are working non-stop and deserve our support. Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary Germantown Illinois Great BIG Thank You to Elayne Boosler’s Tails of Joy for Donating the final $500 for our fundraiser!! She’s the BEST!! We love Critter Camp!! Help Us Stop the Killing (which is MORE out of control than ever. Tails of Joy testified to the California state senate advocating for shelter bills that would actually help animals. More to come…. Testifying on behalf of animals at the California state senate in Sacramento with our new partners at Fix Our Shelters. Fixing the system is slow and painstaking and we hope you will join us when it’s time to support a new bill to try again. Street Paws Georgia Doing our part to help them build a new shelter for their currently 47 adoptable pets. Adopt Us! Badass Animal Rescue Brooklyn, the Virgin Islands Saving badass dogs from idiot humans We love donating to them in general. This donation was for a special case; a senior needed so much medical care and they wanted to save her. We made a little grant towards helping. They do such great work and save so many. Daisy Lu Ranch Senior Dog Sanctuary Camarillo CA A safe warm place for seniors to live out their lives in great care and comfort surrounded by love, free of fear or pain. California “shelters” now have the highest kill rate in America. UTAN (Until There Are None) Ozark Alabama There is so little rescue support in Alabama these independent women don’t even have a website. We help them with donations and fulfilling their food/supplies wish lists. Did you know that when you DONATE to Tails of Joy, you are helping animals as directly as if you just handed a dog or cat or bunny or elephant or chimp or horse or donkey or bear a twenty? We help save them ALL. Broken Tail Rescue Boston Rescuing, healing, treating and finding forever homes for needy cats and dogs. Adopt Us! Maria in Mexico Again, the power of one woman tirelessly working alone. We wiped out all her accumulated vet bills so she could start again from zero. The Pepper Foundation Los Angeles Specializing in senior and special needs dogs. They are truly angels. Hope For Sweet Homes California Her photo went viral. Begging for her life with one hour left to live. Hope for Sweet Homes saved her but she needed a lot of vet care. That’s where Tails of Joy came in. And of course we provide follow up food to her foster. Dahlia is such a special, soulful amazing girl. Healthy and happy now! Email us if you are interested in adopting. Dahlia at her foster’s playing. She is going to be a great dog for some lucky person. California Bully Rescue California A great rescue organization that concentrates on all the bully breeds, who need our help the most. Adopt Us! Boxer Coffee donates to Tails of Joy every time you buy. But that’s not the reason to buy it, the reason to buy it is because it is the best coffee you ever had, family owned and brewed for decades and the incognito supplier of many famous chef and store brands across the country. Reva Foundation California Little Guy Grant earmarked for an older couple (on disability) to be able to care for their two dogs. Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue Central Florida “Beauty’s Haven is heaven on earth for equines in need. Theresa knows so much about rehab and has help and support from the finest medical professionals in FL. Most important, each animal in her care knows immense love every day it is at Beauty’s Haven.” Plus, they now have a stray cat program where they get them placed in local farms and ranches to be happy and well- fed working barn cats. The Little Red Dog Laguna Hills CA They got their own property, every rescue organizations’ dream! We are happy to help with expenses to keep building out better and saving more animals. We met two independent rescue women on our trip to Sacramento. At their own expense they feed the dogs of the unhoused throughout the city. We supplied them with approximately two hundred pounds of dog food and treats PM Kennels Hobart, Oklahoma Exactly the kind of small but mighty rescue we keep afloat. Dobies, Rotties, Pitties, but the owner got food poisoning and just about ran out of dog food. Now he is set for quite a while while he rescues, trains, and teaches people how to train these breeds. Cat Behavior Alliance The Carolina Cat Sanctuary They are a worldwide resource for solving cat behavior problems via booked online appointments, and providing available videos. They also run a sanctuary for seniors and special needs cats. And if you have cats, they have a great store. We supplied a full […]
Happy Spring Newsletter: Love is in the Air

Happy Spring Everyone! Today we bring you a beautiful Mexico – to -Michigan love story, as well as these uplifting happy rescue stories you made possible with your donations. Every organization in this newsletter received a Tails of Joy Little Guy Grant. We also paid vet bills, and supplied food and supplies for needy folks’ pets. We could not have done this without you. Thank you! Enjoy. Dave – A 2500 Mile Love Story From the hard streets of Mexico to a soft bed in Michigan In December I posted a photo on twitter of a street dog in Mexico whom school kids had painted eyebrows on and then beaten. A man named Terry and his wife Gayle saw the photo on twitter and instantly wanted to rescue Dave (he wasn’t called Dave yet). They lived in a beautiful dog friendly community with parks and trails and already had an English Mastiff named Bodhi. Somehow, they just knew they had to save Dave no matter what: “We don’t care how old he is, whatever physical, medical, or emotional changes that will be faced, we just want to see a happy look on that boy’s face and we think we can give that to him.” Super rescuer Naida of Crossing Guardians (aid for US – Mexico border strays) rescued Dave and took him to a vet. Tails of Joy paid. He was suffering from Ehrlichia, anemia, and wounds. It would take a few months to recover, after which he would have to be neutered and get his rabies shots in order to enter the US. Naida and I both knew after our combined million years of rescue that it was a long shot that after having to wait several months for Dave to be healthy, Terry and Gayle would still be interested. We see enthusiastic people lose interest all the time. Then there were the variables; would Terry fly down to San Diego from Michigan to pick Dave up, stay overnight at a hotel, rent a minivan, and drive 2500 miles back to Michigan, incurring all this expense for a Mexican street dog he and Gayle hadn’t even met? Yes. “I got him!” Would Bodhi and Dave get along… Yes. “After 2500 miles of driving Dave is officially a Michigander and little brother. He has settled in like he has been a part of the family for years. He loves Bodhi and they have been wrestling and chasing each other since he got here. This is an absolute home run.” Would Dave be un-traumatized despite what he’d been through, would Terry and Gayle feel that same love in person that they felt in seeing the photo? Yes. “He goes for his first vet appointment today and starts obedience class tonight. He is loving all the small animals in the area and also likes the long walks on the trail near our house. He also LOVES Gayle. He sticks by her like glue.” Terry and Gayle are the kind of people rescuers only dream about. And now, some observations by Terry and Gayle, who encourage you to rescue and take that leap of faith… “Good morning and thanks for checking in. What a week it has been. Dave is settling in and he is a handful (in all the best ways) to say the least. The first few days were challenging as he got used to his surroundings. Everything is brand new so you could tell by his body language he was a bit apprehensive and guarded, which was to be expected. He and Bodhi bonded quickly which helped settle him down. It has been amazing to watch him slowly realize he is safe and okay and he doesn’t have to fight and scrounge for things. The 1st few mornings he gobbled his food down and then looked around to see if anyone was going to take it. Now that he realizes it is all his he is slowing down and eating more normally.” “Dave continues to flourish. He graduated obedience class and agility training.” “He also was rearranging the house at night which was hilarious. He doesn’t chew anything up but I would wake up in the morning and he would have taken all the coats in the house and pulled them into the hallway or taken a bunch of shoes and done the same thing. It told me he still wasn’t comfortable enough to sleep at night and he wanted something safe nearby. Now he is on his dog bed at night and sleeping soundly although he will sneak up on our bed and curl up with Bodhi every now and again when he can.” “Dave is not a good dog……..Dave is a SPECTACULAR dog. We are moving toward a month (Note: it is now almost three months) with him in the family and he is a joy. I can’t believe how resilient he is. 4 months ago he was beaten up and today he is the star of the neighborhood (everyone in the subdivision loves him).” “Please feel free to have anyone considering adopting a dog like this but has reservations contact us. We have had eyes wide open and have had a fair share of challenges trying to get him comfortable but what a great little guy.” “He and Bodhi are now best buddies and are playing constantly. I think Bodhi is as happy to have him as we are.” Peeps, when people adopt and then return a dog because he isn’t “socialized” yet, or “perfectly trained” yet, or “outgoing” yet, please remember they have often been through so much, and how completely they can adjust and blossom when you show them patience, understanding, and love. Wishing Terry, Gayle, Bodhi and Dave years of joy and happiness to come. Dream Fetchers California “Dream Fetchers is dedicated to the idea that through the unconditional love of animals any individual can, in spite of their disabilities, be touched and delighted by a friendly pup […]
Happy Endings and Beginnings Newsletter Winter 2024

Happy January 2024 Everyone! We hope 2023 ended happily for everyone and we hope 2024 is starting out with all good things. It is for us! We are very proud to have received the highest rating, Platinum, from Guidestar, now part of Candid, the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations. Candid also requires our tax returns, programs, progress, and insures that donated funds go where the donor intended. As you always could, you can of course continue to Donate with confidence. All of the organizations below received Little Guy Grants, sometimes several times during the year, and some also received addition funds for special circumstances. Thank YOU for making all of this possible with your support. Best News Evah! South Korea has just passed a law banning the dog meat trade!! And we can all thank the tireless efforts of the Soi Dog Foundation for their years of unflagging effort. With thousands of supporters including Tails of Joy they got it done!!! On to the next countries who need to stop this horrific practice. Paws and Love North Carolina A great organization that focuses on TNR and spay/neuter of cats in North Carolina. Click here to see their many great adoptable cats. Pola Cats Port of Los Angeles Surgery and then spaying for little Maya. Check out their great work tending to feral cats and TNR. BB Cat California Well, if a comedian is going to pass away, and his cat BB is now being taken care of by one of our oldest mutual friends, we can take the financial burden of care off her and be this kitty’s comedy aunt who always stuffs her belly. Coy Granda Rescatista Independiente Tijuana Four times this year we fulfilled the full wish list to supply and feed dogs and cats rescued single handedly from the streets of Tijuana. One person can make a huge difference (when you have people like Tails of Joy supporting you). And here we now are in 2024, hoping this little guy can pull through. We financially made sure…. Getting better! Read our testimonials Until There Are None (UTAN Rescue) Ozark Alabama We made a Little Guy Grant. A month later we fulfilled their treats, toys and supplies wish list and sent 564 pounds of dog food to feed the thirty dogs plus two new litters in their care. We also helped specifically with individual cases they needed extra funds for. There just often is not a lot of support in rural areas for animal rescue. Ask Mr. Frisky Milmay‌ NJ Cats cats cats and some dogs. From elderly, hospice, and special needs cats to cats with regular cat needs, Ask Mr. Frisky is a dedicated and excellent new rescue doing all the great work to get cats off the streets and cut down on the feral cat population. Here is Vladimir Cat, Postal Inspector, checking out the food and supplies we sent. Check out all their great work and their sanctuary residents. Tri County Pitbull Rescue Virginia As this photo shows, Sonja, who runs Tri County Pitbull Rescue, cooks a full Thanksgiving and full Christmas dinner for the 50 to 70 dogs in her care every year. She is so full of love for them, and the only rescuer for miles in her area. She takes them all. This holiday we sent 40 large warm waterproof dog blankets and 420 pounds of food. Dog food, not turkey dinners. This blanket x 40! Street Paws Georgia As we say, we rescue the rescuers. Broken water heater in their new building? TOJ made a Little Guy Grant of $1000 towards a new one. Check out their site for great dogs and cats to adopt, 37 of them! Vance and Hailey Our truck driving fb friend Vance is one of the most creative posters on our Tails of Joy Animal Lovers Group on facebook. The group is only about joy; no sad stories, no financial appeals. It’s a place for pet lovers and owners to laugh, share, and enjoy their pets and the animals of the internet. Hailey stars in Vance’s great ongoing adventure stories (which I hope he will turn into a book), “El Gato and the Farting Squirrels”. Hailey has criss crossed the country hundreds of times in the cabs of Vance’s trucks. But, Vance had a bad turn of health and Tails of Joy is making sure he and Hailey are well fed, well supplied, and free of worry. Here’s to getting back on the road soon. Join Tails of Joy Animal Lovers’ Group on facebook and throw away your anti-depressants. Only fun, funny & wondrous posts. 100% positive. All day long. Florida Boxer Rescue Florida Always happy to help our friends at FLBR. We love buying their Boxer calendars in bulk every year. If you would like a gorgeous boxer calendar for 2024 click! Shimai Tails of Joy still providing Shimai’s foster with special kidney food every month. We will provide for her whole life. What a sweet girl. UPDATE: We are very sad to report that Shimai just passed away, peacefully, surrounded by love in a warm home, thanks to rescuers who will always care. Maria in Mexico Vet bills. Vet bills. Vet bills. Lola of the Valley A happy welcome basket full of goodies to beautiful Lola in her new home. Her mommy and daddy donated so much unused medicine to Tails of Joy when their two furkids passed away last year. Now they and Lola have found each other and we wanted to repay their kindness. Hola Lola!! Wishing you all years of happiness, joy and love together. Full Year of Feeding and Care Comes to a Happy End for Many But Not Yet All. Our Holiday 2022 offer was to provide a full year of feeding, medicine, toys, snacks, beds, supplies, and all needs (plus two vet visits, and training if needed) for dogs and cats adopted from kill lists in pounds across the country. We loved this […]
Autumn Newsletter 2023

Happy Autumn Everyone, Time to break out the sweaters and get even more cuddly with our fur kids; what a great time of year. Thanks to your generosity we have been as busy rescuing as ever. All the groups below received a Tails of Joy Little Guy Grant which range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. We are also helping individual pets across the country. Our Holiday Shop is now open, with 100% of the proceeds going to rescue, of course. And later in November we are going to launch a very exciting travel auction thanks to United Airlines, so stay tuned for that. Polacat Port of Los Angeles “The Port of Los Angeles Cat Alliance Team (POLACAT) was formed in 2021 by a dedicated group of volunteers who saw the suffering firsthand of stray and feral cats at the Port of Los Angeles and decided something had to be done. Our team provides regular care, coordinates spay-neuter services, transports sick and injured animals for treatment, and rehomes as many cats and kittens as we can. We value the support of our community, partner rescue organizations, local law enforcement and local businesses, without whom we cannot succeed.” Tails of Joy is happy to help. The Pepper Foundation Southern California A great rescue organization dedicated to saving Senior and Special Needs animals. They have many animals in foster care right now (fostering saves lives!) Here’s a little girl they’ve been helping this month. We fulfilled their Amazon wish list for food and supplies. Until There Are None (UTAN) Rescue Alabama Not many humane laws for companion animals in the deep south. This group of volunteers does its best to relieve the horrible suffering of animals all around them. They do all they can, day after day. No money, no website, no time, just rescue. We sent money for support, and lots of food and supplies. Second Acts Animal Rescue Nationwide Second Acts Rescue does what Tails of Joy does; they fundraise to support the smallest, neediest rescue groups across the country. The list of their recipients is impressive. If you run a rescue organization and are in need you can always reach out to them, or us. And of course since the pandemic Tails of Joy now helps many more individuals feed and care for their pets than ever before. Maui Humane Society Hawaii After the devastating wildfires in Maui that occurred in August, we immediately set out to help as much as possible. We started with a grant, then went on to fulfill the Humane Society’s wish list on Amazon. We also donated to many birthday wishes on facebook that all benefited the Maui Humane Society. Speaking of Facebook birthday wishes, huge THANKS to Randy Kaspar and John Peterson and Lee Ellen Copstead Kirkhorn and Jann Karam and ALL who donated their birthday wishes to benefit Tails of Joy. I apologize if I’ve left anyone out. We don’t always thank everyone because sometimes people don’t tell us they’ve posted a birthday wish for us. Please always tell us so we can support you, and thank you. And a huge thank you to all who donated to my birthday wish this year. You have saved many many lives with your kindness and generosity. You can purchase this Tails of Joy greeting card right here. Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor Washington state Friday Harbor Animal Protection Society is run by the most dedicated, caring staff. They always go the extra mile to save lives. Tails of Joy was happy to make a meaningful grant to their Food Pantry fundraiser. ADOPT US! Desert Dog Project California Rock and Rescue Desert Dog Project has its work cut out for it. In the desert is where everyone goes to dump their unwanted dogs. It is heartbreaking, and they are there to save as many lives as they can. They are mainly a Medical Rescue for sick and dying homeless animals. Sometimes the dogs are left in trash bags, or tethered until they are starving and dehydrated, or just left out injured and confused. Thank Dog for the wonderful people at Desert Dog Project. Some dogs we helped them help. Little Dirty Whiskers California A dedicated group of volunteers who feed, trap, spay and neuter (TNR) the overwhelming amount of stray cats on the streets in California. When they get the ferals to come in from the cold, they do fantastic adoption work. We are always happy to help support their work. German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County California One of the best rescue organizations anywhere. It always seems like they have a million fantastic Shepherds available for adoption. Also, Belgian Malinois, and a few odd pups found along the way who needed their help. Please check out their website for so many great upcoming events and so many great dogs to foster or adopt. ADOPT OR FOSTER US! FOSTERING SAVES LIVES!! Tail Waggers Rescue Oregon Our friend Maria has worked tirelessly for years to keep the pets of the homeless fed and healthy. While Maria relocates to a new job in a new state (while continuing her rescue work), she herself needed a little help to feed and vet her own dogs. We were more than happy to provide. Much Love Animal Rescue California Much Love did the leg work, TOJ paid the bills plus a little more for the next needy cases. Judi the Cattle dog got spayed, she had her bad eye removed, and she was adopted into a loving home with a happy fur sister. The happiest! Check her out. ADOPT OR FOSTER US! Look at some of their fantastic dogs for foster or adoption. Fostering saves lives! Baja Animal Sanctuary Mexico/California This is one of the best run rescue/sanctuaries we know. Our good friend Judith goes above and beyond to even take dogs and cats from other rescuers […]