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512-292-4276 Jack's Angels' adoptions are usually restricted to within 100 miles of Austin, TX. In certain circumstances, exceptions will be made up for adoptions within 200 miles of Austin, TX.   Jack's Angels is an all breed non profit rescue organization established in 2001. We are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming pets in the Austin, TX area. We have expertise in Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers, power breeds (including pit bull breeds), pregnant animals, and hand rearing newborn animals. Featured Fur Angel An overlooked angel still needs a home!  How can YOU help Diamond? Diamond's original "rescuer" did not protect her. Diamond was badly abused by members of the household and ultimately attacked by their large pack of dogs. She was 5-6 months old when she came to us to recover. As we were made aware of the conditions at her previous foster home, we realized we couldn't send her back. We spent a year and a half rehabilitating Diamond and, just in time for her second birthday, she was adopted. We were thrilled. This couple visited her frequently over several weeks before placement. We explained her special behavioral needs and they assured us they were totally committed.. Sadly, a year later and just in time for her third birthday, they abandoned her. They were separating, both moving out of state, and leaving Diamond behind. We did not have a place for Diamond upon her return. In the year she was gone my pack had changed and integrating her back into my household was not a possibility. It was apparent that Diamond's adopters had not followed through on their promises to continue Diamond's behavioral modification to help build her confidence. That, combined with the trauma of another abandonment, had caused Diamond to regress back into a fearful anxious dog. Diamond was again displaying fear aggression toward unknown dogs and redeveloped crate/kennel anxiety. With the only two options being euthanasia or boarding, I took her to the veterinary clinic I was using at the time. Due to fear and anxiety issues, I wasn't able to locate a boarding facility that was suitable (since she couldn't be placed in play groups, she would be kenneled 24/7). The clinic assured me Diamond would get the care she needed and, to help with her anxiety, they would try medication. Diamond stayed there for three months while I frantically searched for a safe place for Diamond, either a foster or permanent home. The $2,500 boarding fees were placed on a credit card. Out of the blue, during a veterinary visit with another dog, I was handed a note that demanded Diamond be picked up within 24 hours or the veterinary clinic would have animal control pick her up. Diamond hadn't done anything and the veterinary clinic had been paid in full (although, I still owe on the credit card), they just simply didn't want to deal with her any longer. I still couldn't give up on Diamond. I knew her quirks would make her difficult to place but surely she wasn't a hopeless cause. She has so many great qualities, such as her eagerness to please her people and her love and respect for kitties (she never chases them, not even outside). She truly has a lot to offer the right family. She warms up to women quickly, often making instant friends. She is leery of most men and slow to warm up to them.. Diamond is also not comfortable around children so she's best suited for a home without them and without plans for them in the future. She has fear aggression towards some dogs that she is not familiar with but, as you can see from her photos, she enjoys having a compatible canine companion. With no other option, I brought Diamond back to my home. For the past two years, it's been a game of crate and rotate. She actually LOVES her crate again (no more crate anxiety) and gets to interact with a couple of other dogs. She prefers puppies, as she is not threatened by them. She, of course, spends lots of time interacting with her kitty friends, who act as though she was never gone. I believe Diamond is still housebroken (she's not given many chances to have accidents here) but she may need a few reminders. She responds to "sit" and "crate" commands. She can also catch treats in her mouth! Diamond deserves so much more than I can offer her. She NEEDS better, whether it be a foster or permanent home. In addition to the $2,500 boarding fees, Diamond had surgery exceeding $1,000 in January for an intestinal blockage, and she is due for her annual work-up (she's already had three yearly work-ups while in our care). I know everyone is pretty much tapped out but if you can help out, even with just a few dollars, it would be ever so helpful. We really need to pay off some old veterinary expenses before we begin helping more animals in need (see the list of procedures we still must raise funds for). You can make a contribution online by visiting our Donations page or you can mail your donation to the address below. Please makes checks payable to "Jack's Fur Angels." Jack's Fur Angels of Texas |