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Sleeping in💤 #crash #royalanimalrefuge #adoptdontshop #dailydoseofcrash 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog

#crash #royalanimalrefuge #adoptdontshop #dailydoseofcrash 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog

Erik went to foster!🎉🙌🎉 He is still available for adoption! Erik was adopted from Royal six years ago as a puppy. He was returned back to us extremely underweight. Fortunately, Erik is now getting regular meals, is back at healthy weight, and is now relaxing in his foster home! We are so thankful to our fosters! Please consider opening your home to a dog like Erik It really makes a difference. 💜 We will provide you with all the supplies and cover all medical care. Fostering saves lives and it will only cost you time and energy! We know time is precious but we hope you can spare some for them. Text us at 404-282-8903! 🐾If you have not fostered with us before please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog #royalanimalrefugefoster #fosteringsaveslives #erik #adoptdontshop #royalanimalrefuge

🚨Possum needs a new foster home by Oct. 18th! 🚨 Possum is 2 years old and weighs 12 pounds. He is a friendly little guy that was found as a stray in poor condition. His hair is growing back and soon he'll be a very handsome boy. He is dog friendly and crate trained. He needs new foster placement by Oct 18th. Reach out or apply if you can help! He is still available for adoption. We will provide you with all the supplies and cover all medical care. Fostering saves lives and it will only cost you time and energy! We know time is precious but we hope you can spare some for them. Text us at 404-282-8903! 🐾If you have not fostered with us before please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog 🐾If you are interested in adoption please fill out this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog #royalanimalrefugefoster #fosteringsaveslives🐾🐈 #possum

Feeling festive in his Halloween PJ's🎃 #crash #royalanimalrefuge #adoptdontshop #dailydoseofcrash 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog

Baconator went to foster!🎉🐾🎉 While we will miss his happy face at the Refuge, we are thrilled he will get to wait for his forever family in a home with belly rubs on demand. Baconator is still available for adoption! Please consider opening your home to a dog like Baconator It really makes a difference. 💜 We will provide you with all the supplies and cover all medical care. Fostering saves lives and it will only cost you time and energy! We know time is precious but we hope you can spare some for them. Text us at 404-282-8903! 🐾If you have not fostered with us before please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog #royalanimalrefugefoster #fosteringsaveslives #baconator #adoptdontshop #royalanimalrefuge

Hello everyone! I'm Lala, though my foster mom affectionately calls me "Tilley," which is short for Matilda. I’m a genuinely sweet little girl who hasn’t had the best start in life. I was found living outside, tied up without any shelter or shade. Thankfully, a kind-hearted person rescued me, and I was brought to the Refuge and my wonderful foster mom. She has been teaching me how to walk on a leash and helping me feel more comfortable during our outings, although I still get startled by certain noises and people from time to time. I've enjoyed some rides on golf carts and do well in the car. I have a foster fur sister, and we get along wonderfully! I'm beginning to open up and have discovered that I adore being a lap dog. Although I can be quite shy when meeting new people, I absolutely love belly rubs, which help me feel safe. I’m also very good about going outside in the backyard to take care of my business, and then I happily return to my cozy bed. 💜 La La is a Shih Tzu mix who is looking for her forever home. She is 5 years old, weighs 12 pounds, and is fully vetted. Apply today! #goodgirlclub #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #royalanimalrefugefoster #lala #littledoggang #adoptashihtzu 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903 to arrange your visit. We look forward to assisting you in finding the perfect companion.

Mimi is the life of the party! She is sweet, energetic, and playful. Mimi is approx. a year old and weighs 6.8 pounds. She would love to meet you so apply today! #goodgirlclub #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #mimi #littledoggang #fostermeplease 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903

Crash enjoying his pup cup! #crash #royalanimalrefuge #adoptdontshop #dailydoseofcrash 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog

Acornelia is still looking for her forever home! She almost 3 months old and weighs 14 pounds. She is fully vetted for her age. Here is an update from her foster: "Acornelia is intelligent, affectionate and playful. She absolutely loves going on walks and is very good on the leash. She loves to ride in the car and is quiet in her crate all night. She sits on command and is learning down and stay. She is great with the foster's two cats. She is food motivated and easy to train. She loves to play and chew on her toys, and likes to nap with her head on your lap. She is learning the rules of being a well mannered houseguest and would benefit greatly from being adopted soon, to learn the rules and language specific to your home." She will be a Puppy Saturday this Saturday from 1-5pm at Royal Animal Refuge. Apply today to bring this sweet pup home! #goodgirlclub #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #royalanimalrefugefoster #puppylove #acornelia #adoptahoundmix 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903 to arrange your visit. We look forward to assisting you in finding the perfect companion.

We are looking for a foster home for Baby Shark where he can recover in peace and quiet. Baby Shark is approx. 2 years old and weighs 3 pounds. He is currently sick with an upper respiratory infection and will need to be remain separated from other dogs while he is being treated. Baby Shark can be a little spicy when first meeting new people but once he gets to know you, he wants nothing more than to cuddle. We will provide you with all the supplies and cover all medical care. Fostering saves lives and it will only cost you time and energy! We know time is precious but we hope you can spare some for them. Text us at 404-282-8903! 🐾If you have not fostered with us before please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog 🐾If you are interested in adoption please fill out this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog #royalanimalrefugefoster #fosteringsaveslives🐾🐈 #babyshark

Crash checking out the merchandise on his day out of the shelter! #crash #royalanimalrefuge #adoptdontshop #dailydoseofcrash 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog

Rest Easy, Darla 🌈❤️ Darla’s story started with heartbreak. One morning, she was found abandoned at our kennel door, covered in fleas and sores, with a terrible skin infection and patches of missing hair. She was skin and bones, painfully underweight, and so weak she could barely lift her head. The first few days with us, she spent most of her time sleeping. We could only imagine what she had endured before finding her way to us. It didn't take long for her sweet personality to shine. Darla quickly became a favorite, always happy to see her people and soak up every cuddle and bit of attention. Just when we thought things were looking up, everything changed. She started limping, and X-rays brought heartbreaking news, painful bone cancer. Our hearts sank. This sweet girl had already been through so much, and we wanted so badly for her story to have a different ending. Sometimes, loving them means making the hardest decision of all. After discussing her quality of life with our vet, we knew we couldn't ask her to keep fighting through pain. We said goodbye with broken hearts, making sure her final day was filled with love and her final moments were spent surrounded by the people who adored her. We will never know what Darla endured before arriving at our door, but we know she was safe and cherished during her time with us. 91 days. It doesn't feel like enough. We wish we could have given her years, but we are grateful she knew love and comfort before she left us. Darla, you deserved so much more time. We couldn't change how your story began, but we hope we gave you a little of the life you should have always known. Run free, sweet girl. Thank you for letting us love you. You will never be forgotten. ❤️🌈🐾 #darla #royalanimalrefuge #cancersucks #foreverloved

Our pumpkin patch looks a little different this year… 🎃🐾 Baconater is a soft-bellied pumpkin, best enjoyed with belly rubs. May occasionally release a mysterious spooky season puff of air. Taylor is the brains of the patch: a rare, clever pumpkin who catches on fast and always seems to know what’s going on. Gracie is a sweet, smiley pumpkin who can brighten up any harvest photo on command. She’s also been growing in our patch the longest, just waiting for her person to pick her. Zeus is a brand new variety this season: smart, handsome, and known to stand tall on his hind legs to get a better look around the patch. Bonnie is a beautiful, squeaky clean pumpkin who was picked once, then came back to our patch through no fault of her own. We know someone will see her worth and choose her for their spooky season snuggles. 🧡 Now help us settle it: which one is your favorite little pumpkin? Tell us in the comments, then share this with the dog person who needs a little extra fall cuteness on their feed.

One of the hardest things in rescue, for me personally, is feeling like I’ve let a dog down. I don’t always decide which dogs we pull, but I chose Crash. Anyone in rescue knows the questions that come with that decision. Did I read him right? Is the shelter’s assessment accurate? Will someone fall in love with him the way I did? For the first couple of weeks, we get to know them, and they get to know us. We learn their personalities, write their bios, take their pictures, and introduce them to the world. Then we wait. The hardest part is when you see so much good in a dog, but nobody asks about him. Nobody comes to meet him. Not even an email. That’s when the guilt creeps in. You find yourself saying, “I’m sorry, buddy. We love you. We know you’re a good boy. We know your person is out there.” A month goes by. Then two. Then three. You look at the pictures, the posts, the bio. What can we change? What can we do differently? How do we help someone see him? Meanwhile, kennel life begins to wear on him. His bio starts to change because his needs start to change. The dog we chose is learning to live in a kennel instead of a home, and we can see what that waiting is doing to him. That part breaks my heart. My wish for Crash is simple, for someone to see what I saw. To see the good dog he is, beneath the stress of waiting. To give him the chance to settle into a home and be known and loved there. He never asked for a life in a kennel. Crash is here. We love him. And we’re still hoping his person will come. Please share his story or come meet him. He deserves the chance to be seen. ❤️ Becca Tate Founder

Tonight’s specials: whipped cream shots, served with a disco filter and absolutely no idea what’s going on. 🥃 Zeus takes his with extra pizzazz, standing tall like the distinguished gentleman he is. 🥃 Froto prefers a cozy corner, taking things slow and savoring every last drop. 🥃 Baconator said, “Sure, why not?” This may be his 50th shot of the day. But who’s counting? NOT HIM!! 🥃 And finally, the blonde and brunette bestie duo: Lil Toast and Princess Pebbleton, taking their shots together because everything’s better with your bestie. 💛🤎 COMMENT YOUR FAVORITE SHOT TAKER BELOW!! Please enjoy responsibly… and by responsibly, we mean one tiny whipped cream treat at a time. 🐾

PUPPIES!💕🌈🐶 #puppylove #puppysaturday #royalanimalrefugefoster #royalanimalrefuge #captainseabreeze #hildy #dukeofdunes #roscopico #michael #c#charlie 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog

A few of the lovely pups available for adoption! Sir Blackwell, Lil Toast, Moose, Do-Si-Joe, Michael, Chaplin, Rustopher, and Butternard are all eager to find their new forever homes. Apply today! #goodgirlclub #goodboyclub #littledoggang #puppylove #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #royalanimalrefugefoster #moose #liltoast #sirblackwell #dosijoe #michael #chaplin #butternard #rustopher 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903 to arrange your visit. We look forward to assisting you in finding the perfect companion

Possum and Bonita are foster siblings and have become fast play mates! Bonita is completely healed from her leg amputation and Possum is working on getting his skin back to tip top shape. Bonita (female) is one and half years old and weighs 8.8 pounds. Possum (male) is 2 years old and weighs 11.2pounds. They are both sweet dogs with lots of love to give. Apply today to give Bonita and Possum their forever families! #goodgirlclub #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #bonita #royalanimalrefugefoster #littledoggang #possum #goodboyclub #funwithfriends 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903

Chaplin (male) and Oona (female) are still looking for their forever homes! Sweet and playful, they are almost 4 months old, weigh 10-13 pounds, and are fully vetted for their age. Apply today to add a scruffy bundle of joy to your family! #goodboyclub #goodgirlclub #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #royalanimalrefugefoster #puppylove #chaplin #oona #doodlelove 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903 to arrange your visit. We look forward to assisting you in finding the perfect companion

Milly the Piggy kindly ask for bully sticks this Halloween.🎃 She is bougie and will accept no substitute! Milly has been waiting a long time (almost 3 years) to find her forever family. She would happily share her bully sticks with her new family. Apply today! Milly is 6 years old and weighs 49 pounds. She is fully vetted. #goodgirlclub #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #royalanimalrefugefoster #princesspebbleton #brindlebeauty 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903

Gigi is a sweet and playful Maltese looking for a new forever home! She has never met a stranger and loves other dogs. Gigi is 4 years old and weighs 11 pounds. Apply today! #goodgirlclub #royalanimalrefuge #adoptmeplease #adoptdontshop❤️ #gigi #fostermeplease #littledoggang 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog *We kindly ask for your patience as we work through the applications. Please allow us three business days to respond to your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!* *Friendly Reminder* Meet and Greets are available strictly by appointment. These sessions are arranged for approved adopters, so make sure to submit your application today! If you have previously applied and wish to schedule another appointment, please reach out to us at adopt@royalanimalrefuge.org or text us at 404-282-8903

🚨URGENT FOSTERS NEEDED! 🚨 These eight adorable pups are in need of a safe place to land. They are currently living outside and need to find placement ASAP! They are 9 weeks old and weigh 6-11 pounds. They are lab/hound mixes and their mother is pictured. We will provide you with all the supplies and cover all medical care. Fostering saves lives and it will only cost you time and energy! We know time is precious but we hope you can spare some for them. Text us at 404-282-8903! Please fill out a foster application if you have not already done so-Apply today! 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog #royalanimalrefugefoster #fosteringsaveslives #squashua #gourdy #yammyyammers #cornlius #pumpkinella #butternard #rustopher #acornelia #puppylove

Possum went to foster!🎉 Please consider opening your home to a dog like Possum. It really makes a difference. 🩷 We will provide you with all the supplies and cover all medical care. Fostering saves lives and it will only cost you time and energy! We know time is precious but we hope you can spare some for them. Text us at 404-282-8903! If you have not fostered with us before please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog #royalanimalrefugefoster #fosteringsaveslives #possum

UPDATE: FOSTER STILL NEEDED FOR 6 PUPPIES! 🚨URGENT FOSTERS NEEDED🚨 These eight adorable pups are in need of a safe place to land. They are currently living outside and need to find placement ASAP! They are 9 weeks old and weigh 6-11 pounds. They are lab/hound mixes and their mother is pictured. We will provide you with all the supplies and cover all medical care. Fostering saves lives and it will only cost you time and energy! We know time is precious but we hope you can spare some for them. Text us at 404-282-8903! Please fill out a foster application if you have not already done so-Apply today! 🐾To foster please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/RARR/Dog 🐾To adopt please follow this link: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RARR/Dog #royalanimalrefugefoster #fosteringsaveslives #squashua #gourdy #yammyyammers #cornlius #pumpkinella #butternard #rustopher #acornelia #puppylove

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UPDATE: FOSTER STILL NEEDED FOR 6 PUPPIES!