Join Us in Giving a Golden Oldie a Golden Life
Robert's Journey & Legacy ❤️
Robert's journey taught us about resilience, hope, and the importance of providing love and care to senior dogs. He was rescued from a difficult life on the streets of Georgia and found his way to New York City, where he was welcomed into the Badass Animal Rescue community. He spent time with his loving foster parents, Lindsay and Dan, who helped him overcome his medical challenges and brought out his playful side.
Robert's story touched our hearts and inspired us to create the Senior Dog Fund. We want to make a difference in the lives of senior dogs and ensure that they receive the love and care they need to live their golden years to the fullest.
Your donation to the Senior Dog Fund will help us continue Robert's legacy and provide love and care to senior dogs in need. We are grateful for your support and for being a part of the Badass Animal Rescue community.
Thank you for helping us make an impactful difference!
Learn more about your Impact
- $25+ Donation: Your donation of $25+ can help support our education and outreach initiatives, which will raise awareness about the needs of senior dogs and how to care for them. By allocating funds for education and outreach, we can create educational materials and host virtual workshops or seminars for pet owners.
- $50+ Donation: With your donation of $50+, you can help us host senior dog adoption events to find these precious pups loving homes. Allocating funds for senior dog adoption events can cover the costs of advertising, event space, and supplies, helping senior dogs find their forever homes.
- $100+ Donation: Your generous donation of $100+ can help provide mobility aids such as ramps, slings, or orthopedic beds, which can significantly improve the quality of life for senior dogs. These aids allow senior dogs to move around with ease and enjoy a comfortable retirement.
- $250+ Donation: Your donation of $250+ can help support the medical care of senior dogs in need, including routine check-ups, medication, and emergency treatments. By allocating funds towards medical care, we can ensure that senior dogs receive the care they need to live happy, healthy lives.
- $500+ Donation: Senior dogs require specialized care, and your donation of $500 or more can help cover the additional costs associated with their care, such as monthly expenses to stay longer in rescue care, senior dog blood panel testing, dental costs, and many more. Your contribution will go a long way towards improving the lives of these wonderful animals.
UPDATE 11/13/23:
The hardest part of rescue is saying goodbye to dogs in our care. This past weekend, our sweet and sassy senior Laverne crossed the rainbow bridge at 14.5-years-old after a tough battle with arthritis, tumors, and chronic pain. She was surrounded by love from the Badass community and her fosters Cara & Vin, who stepped up last year to give her a home for the holidays and again this year so she could wobble about in peace outside of the City.
We met Laverne in Dallas, TX. She was 12-year-old with arthritis and had been used for breeding. There was NO way we were going to leave her behind. Thank goodness we didn’t!
As our Executive Director puts it:
“It was not an easy ride for Laverne, from multiple tumor removal surgeries which took many vet visits to diagnose, to her chronic arthritis of all 4 legs and spine. She came to us in rough shape and it continued to get more complicated but she was worth every single dollar!
She brought so much joy to everyone that knew her during her time with Badass. Each foster loved her and truly appreciated who she was. But her last foster home is where she truly shined and lived the best part of her life. Being cared for in a home outside the city by Cara and Vincent who took her to regular pain management appointments, always on top of her medical and allowing her the peace of a quiet life of sniffing flowers and laying in the sun.
We know every time we rescue a senior that the time they have as a Badass is limited. But we also know that we are going to do everything we can to make sure it’s the best part of their life. That they have everything they need. It’s always a gamble in terms of the amount of time and it’s never easy when we have to say goodbye. Laverne’s pain may have ended but her memory will live in the heart of Badass for years to come. ”