From our grantees at @savethechimps
Nothing says July like a frozen treat!
Ragan is beating the Florida heat with one of his favorite forms of enrichment: a refreshing popsicle. After being rescued from biomedical research in 2002, Ragan now spends his days running, climbing, playing, and enjoying life with Bobby`s family on his island home. Moments like these may seem simple, but they represent something extraordinary: the opportunity to experience comfort, choice, and joy every single day.
We are so grateful to the Doris Day Animal Foundation for its continued support of our mission to provide lifelong sanctuary and expert care to chimpanzees rescued from research, the entertainment industry, and the pet trade.
#DorisDayAnimalFoundation #SaveTheChimps #25YearsOfSaveTheChimps #ChimpanzeeSanctuary #Enrichment #SecondChances
From our grantees at @searchdogfoundation
A year ago, India was sitting in a Florida shelter awaiting adoption when Amy Couts, an experienced canine handler and trainer, agreed to foster the young Belgian Malinois. Amy is the founder of 421 K9 Search and Rescue, Inc., a nonprofit where she volunteers for search and rescue operations with her live-find partner, Tango, and human remains detection partner, Fawkes.
Amy agreed to foster India, expecting that she would be placed with an agency. Despite India’s working potential, no agency expressed a need for a working canine at that time, so Amy decided to begin India’s training herself in Electronic Storage Detection (ESD).
Amy and India achieved ESD certification through the United States Police Canine Association in March 2025, allowing the twosome to help in the fight against human trafficking and child pornography, as well as other criminal activities.
However, India’s transition to her professional career was complicated by a difficult health challenge. She was diagnosed with severe food and environmental sensitivities that left her in constant discomfort. After exhaustive testing and various natural trials, Amy and her veterinarian determined that bi-monthly Cytopoint injections were the only effective way to provide India with the relief she needed.
Cytopoint works by neutralizing the protein that triggers allergic reactions in dogs. While a single injection is effective for 4 to 8 weeks, it is not inexpensive, especially for a medication India will likely need throughout her lifetime.
This year, thanks to SDF’s Canine Healthcare Grant, Amy was able to offset some of the costs of India’s medication.
“India absolutely loves her job,” Amy shared. “I am so thankful she isn’t constantly scratching anymore. We truly appreciate the help in covering her expenses.”
By easing the financial burden of these essential treatments, we ensure that India can stay focused on the vital work she was born to do. Thanks to support like DDAF, India and her handler can do what they love.
From our grantees at @gcwrescue
"Five more minutes…"
This little Western Screech-Owl owlet was clearly not impressed by picture day. 😴🦉
Believe it or not, Gold Country Wildlife Rescue currently has TEN baby screech owls in care! This particular youngster weighed just 67.5 grams during its intake exam – that`s about the weight of a extra large chicken egg.
At this age, owlets are normally tucked safely away in a nest cavity, relying completely on their parents for food, warmth, protection, and guidance. Unfortunately, every one of the baby screech owls currently in our care is orphaned, which means our team is stepping in to provide the care they need until they are ready to return to nature.
While this tiny fluff ball may look like it`s having a hard time staying awake, it`s growing just as we`d hope to see. Before long, those oversized feet and fluffy feathers will give way to a skilled mini flying hunter ready for life back in the wild.
For now, though, this little one seems committed to perfecting the art of the nap. 💚
#WesternScreechOwl #GCWR #WildlifeRehab #KeepThemWild #BabyAnimals
From our grantees at @munciearf
Walter and his brother Bow tie are excited because they are ready for adoption!
They have been in foster care for 3 weeks and are making progress on house training and puppy manners!
They are complete mixed breeds- we truly have no idea what they might be mixed with- but they will be big!
The boys are about 10-11 weeks old, neutered, microchipped, are current on their puppy shots and bordetella, and have been fixed.
Apply to adopt at munciearf.com 🐾
Puppy adoption fees are normally $300, but to encourage adoption so these boys can go straight from their foster home to their individual forever homes, we have reduced it to $150! Message us with any questions or if you’re already been approved to adopt and want to meet one of the boys.
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #munciearf
From our grantees at @heart_of_phoenix_equine_rescue
Truman is a senior, blind gelding who arrived with his herd when his owner suddenly died. There was no family able to accept him or his herdmates. Truman hasn`t been handled very much and is blind in one eye. He had no received any medical or farrier care in years. He is also, due to lack of training, likely to be with Heart of Phoenix for the rest of his life. He is learning a routine and doing much better now that his medical needs are met.
Thank you to the Doris Day Animal Foundation, as his on going care will be met this year, in part,through their generous care grant!
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #heartofphoenixequinecare
From our grantees at @almarescue
After arriving 6 weeks ago with her sister, Paris, who was adopted soon after, our sweet Geneva finally got HER Happily Ever After this past week.
Her new mom & dad are smitten with her & love her so much!
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #almarescue
From our grantees at @savethechimps
July is a time to celebrate freedom, and Torian knows just how meaningful that can be.
Before arriving at Save the Chimps, Torian spent years in biomedical research. Today, his life couldn`t be more different. He spends his days exploring his island home, climbing, foraging, enjoying fresh pears, and making his own choices alongside his chimpanzee family. Every day is a celebration of the life he was always meant to have, filled with peace, companionship, and the freedom to simply be a chimpanzee.
Thank you, Doris Day Animal Foundation, for helping make stories like Torian`s possible.
#DorisDayAnimalFoundation #SaveTheChimps #25YearsOfSaveTheChimps #ChimpanzeeSanctuary #Freedom #SecondChances
From our grantees at @rockymountainfelinerescue
A critical part of Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue’s mission is maintaining secure, stimulating spaces—like our unique outdoor yard—where felines can experience the sights, sounds, and sensations of the outside world without risk. Although we ask our adopters to commit to keeping their cats indoors or using catios for their safety and wellbeing, we also understand the importance of outdoor enrichment—particularly for kitties navigating the challenges of a free-roaming shelter environment. Our secure outdoor yard is an essential component of RMFR’s enrichment program, offering a safe space for exploration, stress relief, and natural stimulation that supports both physical and emotional health.
Whether it`s climbing a tree or basking in the sun, cats like Quick Draw McGraw and Nala love their yard time! We are grateful to the Doris Day Animal Foundation for helping cats like these thrive while in our care.
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #rockymountainfelinerescue
From our grantees at @chimphaven
With the start of summer, the Treetop Ten are loving the warmer weather at Chimp Haven! In Tequila’s group, Axel still carries around his tire toys – sometimes he’ll carry four at once! He is lovingly known as a “lone ranger” by care staff as he typically likes to do his own thing, but he still looks up to group alpha, Buster, and they spend time hanging out in the habitat together. Axel is a quirky guy, loves to explore, and has favorite items he is fascinated with and collects (likes his tire toys). Meanwhile, Connor also enjoys spending time with his buddy, Buster. They often hang out together down by the moat or in the woods. They also like to take turns observing the girls in Flora’s group (their neighbors), especially Diane as she’s a spicy lady! Connor is a goofy, social guy. He’s a bit of a class clown and is very energetic and nosy about his neighbors. He’s just curious and can’t help but keep an eye on them. We can’t wait to see what shenanigans the rest of the Treetop Ten get into later this summer!
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #chimphaven
From our grantees at @spayneuterjc
Scottsboro resident Haley Mayes was able to get her cat spayed with grant funding from the Doris Day Animal Foundation!
Callie was 2 years old, pregnant and hungry when Haley found her in a restaurant parking lot. Now she is loved and thanks to DDAF will never have unwanted litters again.
#dorisdayanimalfoundation #ddaf #spayneuterjacksoncountyalabama
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