09/04/2026
The Biglings (Big+Siblings)STILL SEEKING FOSTERS/ADOPTERS
Update: It's been a couple days short of 1 MONTH and these super sweet pups (2 males 1 Female) are all still stuck in a kennel together! Thankfully they are doing ok and are getting back to a healthy weight. They have learned some basic commands and slowed down a little when eating (still act ravenous).
Due to life already being overwhelming (little extra time)and having other animals to keep safe, these pups have not been able to leave the kennel (that they are quickly outgrowing) for training and individual attention. I have attempted to get a leash and collar on them a couple times and so far it has gone nowhere as they just flail around and chew on each other and the collar and leash as I try to get them on. This has delayed my ability to prepare them for the next step in their lives and they are growing too large for my short stature to handle alone. They are desperate to play and get attention but again outnumber and outweigh me as a group and it gets to be too much for me very quickly. Needless to say this is not sustainable long term for them or me!
Noone seems to have a clue where they came from. I have posted on social media, reached out to local authorities, rescues and shelters whom are all full and cannot help at this time. I have filled out surrender forms and posted on Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County's Pet Guardian Page and am awaiting review. I have sent texts to some personal friends, neighbors and past supporters. I have used all relevant supplies on hand, spent what little rescue funds we have on food and shavings and took a long drive to other pet food pantries for a couple more slow feeders and a few lbs of extra food . I have also filled out SNAP Vouchers for assistance getting them spayed/ neutered but will need more funds before making their appts.
As of today we are officially out of food but will spend our own money to get the biggest bag in town when we get hay for our goats. As a trio these large breed dogs easily go through 40 lbs of dog food in roughly a week and a half. I have to clean and dispose of about 20 lbs of poo every few days. And now I need to change out their bedding completely to deal with all the urine, but can't even, safely and with enough space, get a wheelbarrow in and out of there to do so.
As responsible pet and property owners, we would never willingly take on and foster this many animals at once and have reached our limitations in some regards. Im doing everything I can while juggling all of our own needs and our personal animals needs and at this point im really hoping and praying there is some help still yet to be found as this situation approaches dire. I know better than most how common these situations have become and over the years have been able to accomodate individuals and pairs w/o much intervention from other rescues. I'm not ashamed to admit that current life circumstances and these particular dogs needs are more than I can maintain alone and I absolutely need support ASAP!
If you've made it this far and want to know more about how you can help here's a list of immediate needs and other ways to support me and these pups:
All supplies can be purchased locally from Long Valley Feed & Supply , JD Redhouse & Company, Mendo Mill & Lumber Company, Rainbow Ag, etc and tagged for pickup for LVAW or Rhiannon Filley(make sure to inform me so I know) or I can meetup for pickup.( If ordering online I can provide an address through messenger)
*DOG FOOD (Puppy/Large Breed/Any)
*SHAVINGS (Pine or Cedar)
*WATERER (Large (Indestructible) for kennels)
*KENNEL (in good condition. I can disassemble and transport if needed)
*HELP with Safely Wrangling/Leash Training (preferably a pro or someone w experience) Also nail clipping and transport to Vet!
*SHARING THIS POST ON & OFF FB (bonus points for asking capable and willing friends and neighbors who might not be on social media)
*DONATIONS FOR SPAY/NEUTER/VACCINE COSTS
***FOSTERS & ADOPTERS***
If you're interested in more info or to Foster/Adopt
PLEASE MESSAGE ME / LONG VALLEY ANIMAL WELFARE
@ LVAW on fb
@ lvaw707 on IG
@ [email protected]
@ Rhiannon 707-813-8484
Venmo -Filley
