We do it for the animals.

We're at Kirk's Center at the MOD for the Music Festival fund raiser. We have a raffle for a guitar with assorted plectrums and a set of strings We also have Turquoise Paw merchandise - t-shirts, long and short sleeved and hoodies and zip up jackets, for sale

Who’s coming!?

March 23, MOD at the Kirk Center. Come to the festival and give a round of a-paws these bands. #turquoise #paw #resxue #rezdogsbuilttough #savethepaws #musicfestival

The old "Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in awhile" was in play today. We were up and on the road to meet Nuzzles and Co in Green River UT to transfer some puppies. When we pulled into a fueling station in Moab, we spied their van pulling out of one of the pumps. We were able to get their attention and hand over the pups early, and saved over 2 hours on our adventure. Happy lives little ones.

Rescues working together . Underdog had more surrendered animals than expected, We were able to help out and transport 17 k-9's to Moab so the pups will have a good life. Thanks once again to Sherrie for driving the bus. We then picked up some puppies that will be heading to Nuzzles and Co in Park City, UT. There was also a pup dumped on the roadside that is going to use our shed as a studio apartment for a few days.

Little Seela, the pup that was attacked by an adult dog, has been tagged by a rescue. She leaves Friday. Thank you to everyone that donated and sent well wishes. Thank you to The Puppy Momma for taking her on the next phase in her journey to find her own person.

128 bags of kibble were delivered to the farm yesterday afternoon, with 32 sent out for other fosters. We also picked up some other food to help the community.

We were out helping a community member with some food this afternoon. He has a litter of 6 puppies that are 5 weeks old. We need a little help moving them as well, if anyone can take them.

Might we ask that this post is shared? We are needing to get these pups moved . Helia and her pups came to us Nov 25th from the helium plant south of Shiprock. The manager of the plant contacted us asking for help. Any rescues that might be able to help, please let us know, and we can transport them .

Rescues working together. Some food was delivered to the farm today for Underdog rescue and Rehab out of Moab. We are fortunate enough to help out and store some for them. Ubderdog is Shiprock doing one of their spay/neuter clinics. They were kind enough to sterilize some of our fosters. Dante and Ciara were a big help moving the food, while Randall actually greeted a stranger. Nice and moist out in the Randall's yard. Yesterday was new stuffed animal day.

Out and about delivering food, dog houses, and straw to community members.

Slop-fest of aught - 24 😃. Straw on the pathways and away we go with dinner. The fosters seem to be having a great time now that it's warm enough to make a mess.

Cold and cold wind. The "feels like" temperatures are a little crisp. Yvonne was out putting up wind blocks, fresh straw, and a new tarp up for the more exposed kennels. What a difference. We're go through a little over 70lbs of kibble per day when it's cold like this.

Jimmy and Randall let us know they had just gotten their place all fixed up, but we would need more straw for the others since it has been really cold at night. So off to town we went. A kind woman named Rhonda donated some dog beds as well. There are a couple of them calling "dibz"

Jimmy puts things where I can find them before they get their kibble topped with warm chicken and rice gruel. The gang is also making sure we switch over to milk pails.

Helping our community.. We received messages Animal Control concerning some dogs that needed shelter. We delivered food and some dog houses. We put our eyes on some baby pups that needed their mama to eat better so she can produce milk. There are folks that do the best they can with what little they have. Any in kind donations to help us continue to provide straw and dog food for these families is always greatly appreciated.

Looks like we were able to get straw and kibble just in time. Mouse and Ciara are enjoying their very first winter and frolicking with the gang is the order of the day. However, it snowed more than we thought it would, and is heavy. Our easy-up committed suicide. We're lucky the tarps on the kennels held up (mostly) until we could get them cleared off. A little shoveling, fresh dry straw, and the promise of warm chow time and the fosters gave us a high five.

A couple of weeks ago, while in line waiting to leave Sam's Club, a kind lady saw the logo on the back of one of the Turquoise Paw hoodies and handed us a donation, we also had others ask for our Venmo info and donate. So, thanks to our supporters, we were able to get a load of straw, and 32 bags of kibble, and a much needed "chew proof milk pail today We also had some canned food donated from Network For Good through Angela Cercy and Rez Dawg. There is also Tractor Supply that continues to help us in in a big way. We were able to deliver some kibble and canned food to some community members this evening... all because of our supporters. We couldn't continue without you, and "thank you" just doesn't seem like enough.

A smaple of assorted bottle babies that camped out at the farm this year. Some days, Dante was worn out to the core nubbins.

Supervisory Special Agent Dante. He's our distemper survivor. He keeps things up to his exacting standards and is the self-appointed executive puppy checker

3 day old puppies all snug with warm milk in their bellies. There are 10 of them spending the night. From what we understand, their mama wasn't feeding them, due to what we believe is a nourishment issue. We've seen it before. Emaciated mom can't provide milk if she doesn't have the diet to produce milk. Luckily, supervisory special agent Dante is on the case.

Jimmy's lair. He likes to put things where I can find them

Randall, Jimmy, Snowflake ... ACT NATURAL I mean, can you blame them? Its @acanapetfood 😋🤤 #dontbesuspicious #rezdogs #dogsoftiktok #rescueanimals #turquoise #paw #rescue #adoptdontshop #navajotiktok #rescuedogs

Past Adventures,

Overnight guests. These little ones lost their mama. We met Chantal of RezRoads and picked litter up. They were extremely hungry! There is a runt that was being picked on and is separated as he needs some extra care. They will be leaving in the morning for Bottle Pups And Mama Dogs in Moab.

When the adventure begins. Happy times for the traveling pack

Adventures down the road a piece

Its almost like they thought i had some jerkey treats in my pocket or something…. #rezdogs #treatsfordogs #dogsoftiktok #rescueanimals #turquoise #paw #rescue #adoptdontshop #puppytiktok #dogsofinstagram #navajotiktok #animalrescue #rescuedogs #donate #adopt #navajonation ## #whyiseveryoneactingweirdtowardsme

Roxy and her pup, Petey., came out into the yard today to meet some of the gang. Petey is scared of most things, so I carried him out of the kennel and held home for about half an hour while he met the others. The terriers are closest to him in age, so I started him with them. He's coming around quick with them, but doesn't people well yet... I don't blame him🤪

This sweet mama has really come out of her ahell. Found with her nee pups under an abandoned home, she was super shy and VERY protective. Now shes one of our most playful outgoing pals! If you’re interested in how you can help through fostering, adoption, or just sharing… reach out! #rezdogs #dogsoftiktok #rescueanimals #turquoise #paw #rescue #adoptdontshop #puppytiktok #dogsofinstagram #navajotiktok #animalrescue #rescuedogs #donate #adopt #play

The posse from the west side kennels doing work. Talk around the water cooler and landscaping.

She's slowly falling for my pet-like demeanor. Voice for print , and face for radio.

Saturday we held our first trunk or treat for this years Howl-O-ween festivities! We would like to thank everyone who came, donated, and made it a successful event for our community! Special thanks to Rez Dawg Rescue , VFW Post 9517, and RezRoadsRescue Also, since it was so much fun we’re going to do it again! See you on Halloween (Tuesday 10/31) from 1:00 to 4:00 #rezdogs #dogsoftiktok #rescueanimals #turquoise #paw #rescue #adoptdontshop #puppytiktok #dogsofinstagram #navajonation #turquoisepawrescue #navajotiktok #animalrescue #halloween #trickortreat

6 juveniles in the yard with the gang (shh.... They're in training to go on walks with the rest of the gang) The "veterans of the yard sat back and watched until they all got an afternoon nap.

I finally "retired" my old grey hoodie. I had some help

Mouse is the newest greeter at the farm. She's endearing herself to the gang. Kootie will show her the ropes when we take foster pack out on walks down the canal. Her youth should make her a good helper outer. Mouse was dumped between 2 kennels at another member of the rescue community. She was too small to be without her mom at the time.

We like ‘em spoiled. Want to share the love? Check out our wish lists! Wed wuff it if you did❤️ #rezdogs #amazon #wishlist #dogsoftiktok #rescueanimals #turquoise #paw #rescue #adoptdontshop #dogsofinstagram #navajonation

In a silly goofy mood 🤪🫧🐾 #rezdogs #puppiesofinstagram #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinsta #rescueanimals #bubbles #turquoise #paw #rescue #navajonation

“Loads” of thanks to our supporters and their generous donations. We have a ton of happy pups! If youre interested in helping out, send us a message! #rezdogs #navajonation #rescueanimals #rescuedogs #dogsoftiktok #turquoise #paw #rescue

The new transport van is having the built in crates/kennels fabricated by WCC in Bloomfield NM. The sound proofing, insulation is done and pieces are ready to install. We are happy we were able to keep the money local, rather than send the van to Indiana. Thank you to all of our supporters for making this possible!!

Woohoo. Thank you to Best Friends and Soul Dog Rescue. We had a thousand lbs of cat food delivered to the farm today. Tarby helped

Here is our kibble inventory. We have 35 fosters presently at the farm and community members reaching out for help almost daily. We are so grateful to our donors that are helping while we get through our restructure.

We could use your help! Our rescue is experiencing a high need for kibble. Thanks to generous donations we are able to keep these bellies full. Ordering from amazon? 📦Check out our wish list to lend a paw 🐾 Link in bio, Woof (thanks) in advance! #turquoisepawrescue #animalrescue #navajonation #rezdogs #donate #help #rescue #dogsoftiktok #dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #rescue #navajotiktok

Rescue groups working together... These critters have all been tagged by other rescues. Euthanasia, wandering the desert, or unwanted in the area they were wandering. They are camping out here at the farm temporarily.

Today’s friends that showed up for the Paw-Some Prevention Walk in Shiprock, NM. SPONSORED BY the John Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health and Suicide Prevention. Our Community (and our pets) want to let you know you are not alone, you are loved, and YOU MATTER. Anyone else have a four legged friend worth living for ?? 🐾❤️ #navajonation #rezdogs #diné #dogsofinstagram #rescueanimals #suicidepreventionmonth #suicideprevention #indigenous #pawsome #community #turquoise #paw #turqoisepawrescue

A good Samaritan on her way back home to Colorado came across a mom and her pup between Shiprock and the turn heading north to Moab. They were wandering around near the highway. She is very loving, but a little timid for obvious reasons.

It truly takes a village. Community members reaching out and helping, supplements for her water donated from Chinle, homemade turkey broth imported from Farmington to soften her kibble, She was able to have pasty, tasty small meals at 12:30 and again at 3:00. Thank you to everyone that helps us continue doing our thing during our restructure.

It truly is a village. Community members caring enough to reach out, supplements from Chinle to put in her water, homemade turkey broth imported from Farmington to soften her kibble. Going to keep up with the small meals every couple of hours. She enjoyed about a cup and a half of pasty goodness at 12:30, thanks to everyone.

Play time

A lady was at the car wash in Shiprock and heard some crying just after a truck took off. She saw these two wandering around and the neighborhood dogs were picking on them. We will get them moved to one of our partner rescues as soon as possible.

All bidness at the farm. Randall is, uh... sharing a bed with everyone, they're making storm shelters(rake for scale) and of course Mouse and Baxter are taking CC are of the patio.😀

Come along on a pack walk with the goodest boys and girls 🐾🐕 #turquoise #paw #rescue #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinsta #rezdogsofinstagram #navajonation

Another trip to the dog and cat grocery store thanks to Sophiegamand and her donors.

You can find us on TikTok! To find our new page, search for turquoise.paw.rezcue, see you there 🐾 #adoptdontshop #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftiktok #animalrescue #navajo #navajonation #rezdogs

Just a few stills of the action during past adventures with Mr Jones.

Received a call from one of the housing areas. 2 kittens living under a truck in an area where dogs kill cats. Picked up kitties, gave some treats, and then.... Visited mama Orejas and her pups. Food and treats all around.

More of the Saturday adventure. No clue how far these guys actually walk/run when they go out.

Saturday walk. We are fortunate to be able to let these pubz run off leash. From getting out of the gate to post wall string cheese and treats. Mark poured ice onto their little pool and there was much rejoicing (yay)

JUS' GOT 'DOPTED🎉 Alex came to "The Paw" terrified food aggressive and knocked around by life. Some time, some love, some patients (thank you Mark Jones) and she was eventually able to run free with others in our little dog yard and go on walks/runs with 8 - 14 other dogs. She moved on from us and super foster Emily worked with her some more. Now she has her own humans and a place to call home. Her name is now Brooks, and she has a new dog brother as well. Happiest life to you Brooks.

Newcomb NM. We were going to take a trap to some people so they could trap 2 puppies they have been trying to get for 2 weeks. When we arrived, we were told "that's the farthest their mom has taken them" so, we went to take a look. Slow and steady, getting closer while not facing them. They finally relaxed enough to just be picked up by their scruff. One pup had already been caught and Mama is friendly, so the family is reunited.

We have been dealing with this for the last couple of years. Other rescues have called us at times and asked us if we could go look at some pups for which they have been messaged, or community members call and need help with sick pups. We have gone to check on them. Something the decision was made to bring them back to the farm, put them in our little "medical" shed and offer supportive care (subcutaneous fluids, anti nausea medicine, penicillin etc). Many were brought back with us knowing they weren't going to make it. Several were sent to the veterinarians where more care can be given more care than we can offer, and they passed. Some passed en route to the vet. We have taken in puppies that were healthy upon arrival, unaware they had been exposed to the virus. They'll start showing symptoms days later and all we can do is move them, sanitize everything they possibly could have touched and do the best we can with the experience we have. It's a virus... Like a cold, some get it and it hits them hard, others pull right through . What's lost in all of this is the ones that made it. Over a thousand have pulled through, but they aren't the ones that get remembered. The suffering some of these puppies endure is hard to witness. It's hard to swallow that the only positive (if you can call it that) is that their little bodies are disposed of properly through our relationship with Animal Control. It's like being the guy that only broke your tibia in one place rather than two. We decided years ago to get involved in rescue. Not just because of our love of these critters. Sure, that's a big part, but it's also a good way to help the community in which we live. It's important on some levels to hope you can add more to the world than you subtract from it. We are grateful and humbled by everyone that supports, and has supported our rescue efforts in any way, allows us to keep doing this volunteer work. Donors, volunteers, intaking rescues, the list goes on and on. The village, that's what it takes, and we have a great one.

Grocery purchase made possible from a fundraiser, done by Sophiegamand. Please be a chum and head over to her Instagram and give her a like.

Second stop O' the morning. Vaccines, tick treatment. It's best to get ahead when we can to prevent illnesses

First stop O' the day. Helping with Food, vaccines, tick treatment, and some other meds

This is me peopling👍

Beautiful critters.... And a knucklehead

One of Yvonne's classmates found this little guy, Baxter on the main road. He went to the Vet and he has an ulcer in his eye. He hits his head on stuff due to the impairment. Him and little Mouse are socializing each other.

Rez Elf, or Lady Elfington of Rivendell as Dante calls her, bobbing for treats. It was string cheese and Vienna sausage on this day.

This is a stray I've just been calling Orejas. She wouldn't get near us for weeks. Now she's our goodest chum. We're going to get her puppies when she brings them out and get the family off of the mean streets.

Rescue star Isles

Before and after. Bea R. Saw this girl awhile back, being neglected. The household had another dog that was perfectly healthy. She talked them into surrendering her. Ms pubby went north and recovered nicely

Reposting some pics of last year's improvement project. The kennels were sealed for ease of sanitation.

Last Thursday Yvonne received a phone call from San Juan Veterinary. There was a gentleman there with his dog, Buddy that was trying his best to put together the funds to treat his dog, Buddy. Buddy had not been neutered and cut his legs jumping over a fence to visit a lady friend. After hearing the estimate to stitch up his hind legs, we talked it over and it was decided, we could help, but he needed to go to the primary vet we use for financial reasons. Yvonne headed to Farmington to pick up, transport driver extraordinaire Sherry. But while she was en route, the office called and said the man had left. After learning the mans name and place of residence Yvonne made a call. Enter Gina Keeswood and Shamus of the Hamlet, Fruitland. Since the man was a little older, she had the idea to call the Navajo radio station KNDN and ask them to make an announcement to have him please call the vet. Yvonne said the announcement went out quickly. Shazam. It worked and contact was made. But it was too late to the vet. Friday morning: enter fantastical windshield wiper operator Sherrie once again. They met Buddy and he had a lot more going on than just his legs. He had teeth pulled in the past and his jaw had atrophied, goopy looking eyes and sinus issues. Yvonne told the vet to "just give him an overhaul". Buddy had to have the rest of his teeth removed, he has a condition called dry eye, his rear legs stitched up(I hear one leg was really bad, like flaps of skin bad) and he was neutered. He spent the weekend at the vet and went home today with a pile of meds (some that will have to be taken for the rest of his days), an extra vest with a sleeve for his leg with the worst injury. Biggest thank you, thank you, thank you to all involved. San Juan Vet, Yvonne, Sherrie, Gina K, KNDN, Sherrie again, the veterinary staff in Moab, and Sherry again for bringing the little guy home. This is a perfect example of (it takes a village" This man loves his little companion and we are beyond happy how everyone came together to help him.

This little fella, Buddy had a rough go of it last week. He hasn't been neutered yet and he hurt his rear legs jumping over a fence trying to chase the ladies. Both legs had lacerations. But it's more involved than just that. One of the veterinary clinics in Farmington called and asked if we could help. There was a gentleman there that was trying several things to get money to get Buddy the help he needed. After learning their estimate, we had a quick meeting and decided we could/should help. So... Off to town Yvonne went to pick up buddy. But while she was en route, the office called and said the man had left. After learning his name and he resides, she contacted another lady that lives in the same area called Gina. Gina put on her Shamus hat and went to work. Since the man is a little older, she called the Navajo radio station, KNDN and asked them to put out an announcement for him to call in. Yvonne tuned in and said the announcement was on quickly. The gentleman heard it and called in to the vets office. She was able to make contact, but the trip to the primary vet we use would have to wait until the next day, as it was too late in the day. Enter All star transport driver Sherrie. The next morning (Friday) they met up and it was discovered that Buddy had way more going on than just his rear legs. He has some lower teeth removed in the past, and his jaw had atrophied (his little tongue hangs out), he had goopy eyes among other issues. When he got to the vet, Yvonne told them to give him an overhaul. He had dry eye (has to have drops), sinus issues( I'm guessing that contributed to the goopy eyes, more bad teeth ( they had to pull all of them). They went ahead and neutered him as well. He has a pile of meds and a spare vest with a sleeve since one of his legs was badly lacerated. He has a bit of a recovery ahead, and some meds he will need for the rest of his days, as well as a soft food diet. He will go back to see his "medical team" in a couple of weeks. This is a perfect example of "It takes a village" This gentleman truly loves his little companion and we are happy we could help. Major league thank you, thank you, thank you all involved.

A few weeks ago this little mouse was dumped between the kennels of Rez Paw Rescue and Transport, another organization looking out for the underserved pups. They were heading out of town when they noticed her. She wasn't acting like a puppy, and was full of ticks. A little treatment, a little love, and she's hustling treats out of us and forcing playtime out of Dante.

We are the executive food tasters and dog toy relocation specialists

It's about the animals

We started out 16 years before the start of Turquoise Paw as an organization. We aim to educate and change the perception and treatment of the strays and pets on the Navajo Nation Reservation

We do it for the Navajo Nation reservation animals.

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