Andie: Meet Andie, a Parsons Terrier mix from the Taylor County Animal Shelter.  Not much is known about her other than she was spayed at some point. Her physical condition and high energy level point to a younger dog than we usually take in. But Andie scored a ticket to Leashes End by being incarcerated in the same cell as senior Chihuahua Amos (RIP) when we went to spring him from the shelter. Andie’s whole body wagged at the prospect of a human taking her home that we couldn’t possibly leave her there!  Andie tends to cower when first approached by people, leading us to believe she was treated badly by people. But she soon warms up when she realizes that there’s no threat. Andie plays Goldilocks with our bedrooms, sleeping with Margie some nights and Risa on others … wherever her heart leads her.  Welcome to the family, Andie!

Bear:  In October, 2025, a Taylor County resident passed away, leaving six bonded senior pups. His family kept the two most fragile dogs and started the difficult task of looking for a home where the remaining four could live out their lives together. Enter Leashes End! Bear is the chubbiest member of the group and he loves to play tug-o-war with his brother Jeremiah.  Bear had an adventure when he ran away on his first day here and remained on the lam for two weeks!  We were worried sick and had all but given up hope when he wandered up to a neighbor, who took him in and called us.  Reunited with his pack, Bear looks like he’ll never stray far from home again!  The “Wawas” as Margie calls Bear, Jeremiah, and Bonnie, have fallen in love with Margie and follow her around like a troop of ducklings.  They hate being separated from her and howl when she’s out of sight.  Do I need to mention that Margie’s bed is getting crowded?

Bonnie:  In October, 2025, a Taylor County resident passed away, leaving six bonded senior pups. His family kept the two most fragile dogs and started the difficult task of looking for a home where the remaining four could live out their lives together. Enter Leashes End! Bonnie is the ring leader of the group (that includes Jeremiah, Bear, and Freckles). As best we can tell, she’s an older sister from a different litter to Bear & Jeremiah … and the three siblings are inseparable! The foursome have fallen in love with Margie and follow her around like a troop of ducklings.  They hate being separated from her and howl when she’s out of sight.  Do I need to mention that Margie’s bed is getting crowded?

Carlyle:  In late August, 2026, we got a message from TCAA volunteer Erin asking if we had room for a sweet, old guy at the shelter. The vet estimates his age at around 12 years old, give or take; and those were rough years from the looks of him. Poor Carlyle (formerly Puddles) just needed a soft landing where he could live out his remaining years. We agreed to take him and not a minute too soon! Within days of him coming to us, the shelter euthanized more than 20 “unadaptable” dogs. Unfortunately, old hounds like Lyle (as we call him) don’t last long in public shelters. And what a shame too! Lyle is indeed very sweet. He gets along with everyone and just snoozes most of the day. Poor Lyle is heart worm positive, shows signs of tick borne diseases, and was host to a bunch of other parasites, including tape worm.  Needless to say we’re treating him for everything. Welcome home, Carlyle!

Charley: In early May 2023, we welcomed now-11-year-old Bichon Frise Charley into the Leashes End family!  Charley was rehomed to us due to his  aging owner’s inability to care for him any longer. Charley’s tendency to get underfoot was becoming a trip hazard for her and for Charley …. both were disabled and nearly blind!  Charley’s playful energy is refreshing for most of us.  The cats could do without!  Charley was not only a mostly blind, but also missing one of his hind legs following an accident in 2021. Charley’s pretty fast on three legs, but fatigues quickly. As of December, 2025 Charley’s eyes had deteriorated significantly and we had them both enucleated in Gainesville for his comfort. I’ll never forget the day shortly after his arrival at Leashes End when I found Charley barking hysterically at one of Joyce Curvin’s (joycecurvinart.com) papier-mâché cats that just wouldn’t run no matter how loud he barked! Charley lives every day to the fullest and sleeps soundly at night with Kari, pressed up against Trudy Shih Tzu!  Life can be soooo goooood!

Dobie: Dobie joined the Leashes End family in March, 2025. She was one of two pregnant strays taken in by a Taylor County Good Samaritan who went above and beyond to care for both mamas & their litters. When the other mama dog rejected her puppies, Dobie nursed both litters, which took a heavy toll on her tiny body. After both litters were weened & placed for adoption, Dobie came to us to hear.  We treated her for a case of mastitis so severe that her flesh had split open from the inflammation. With time, rest, nourishment, and antibiotics, Dobie was soon well enough to be spayed. Today… there’s no slowing her down. 

Elmer: In August, 2025, a good Samaritan plucked 15-year-old Elmer off the streets of a rural town in the Florida panhandle, where he had apparently been dumped. Blind, deaf, and completely bald, poor Elmer needed a bit of help. Elmer adjusted to group living in no time and picked the top of the recliner in the living room as his favorite sleeping nook. Not only does he know how to jump up and down from the recliner on his own, he also has a super-talented schnoz. Elmer can use his sense of smell to navigate all the way to the front gate and back all on his own! Oh … and with his fur all grown back, he’s got the most gorgeous apricot poodle curls.

Emma: In June, 2025, a good Samaritan found 13-year-old, blind, and deaf Emma wandering Highway 19, where she’d apparently be dumped. Luckily, she appears to not have been on the road for long, judging by the lack of fleas (small favors!).  Sadly, Emma had been neglected for quite a bit longer, as evidenced by her overgrown nails and matted coat with painful knots tight to her skin and covering her eyes. Even sadder, we’ve learned that Emma is in end stage renal failure, which means all we can do is keep her comfortable. It also means that surgery is not an option for her ulcerated eyes, which we treat three times a day with ointment. Despite these challenges, Emma adjusted quickly to life at Leashes End. And one more thing: she picked Risa as her person! She follows Risa everywhere and sleeps with her at night! Welcome to the family, Emma!

George: In April, 2025 13-year-old Cockapoo George’s family contacted us and asked if we would bee willing to take him.  The family was expecting a new baby in June and had exhausted every possibility for surrendering him to a rescue (or even his original breeder!) Mostly deaf, George has a short fused temper and a keen set of choppers … quite the combo!  Well, we agreed to take him and we’re glad we did.  George lives a full life here at Leashes End.    He loves running with the pack and has a couple of favorite people he permits to pet him.  We’ve learned to mostly avoid his triggers and so mostly avoid being bitten!  Ultimately, we’re glad we had the opportunity to give this senior a place to grow old in comfort and safety.

Hobo: In February, 2025, right after the move to Florida, we met Peggy B. — a selfless rescuer of pets in need — who asked us if we could take in Hobo. Peggy had found Hobo in a ditch, filthy and shut down. Poor Hobo was in rotten shape with cauliflower ears, skin infections, and a melanoma on his back. He’s also mostly blind and deaf.  Since coming to Leashes End, Hobo has made a miraculous recovery. He’s learned to trust and love people again and acquired a new love for walks outside, soft beds, and good food. He still cries a lot, especially when he smells food cooking. But his skin and ear conditions have stabilized and do not appear to be painful. Hobo takes himself out on walks now with his tail wagging and a skip in his step. Nothing warms our hearts more than seeing this kind of dramatic transformation! Welcome to the family, Hobo!

Jack: 10-year-old Jack joined the Leashes End family in February,2026. Jack’s mom past away on Christmas Eve of 2025 and Jack’s dad (an Air Force veteran) asked us to look after him. Jack is a very good boy!  And I’m not just saying that because I have a soft spot for Schnoodles.  (But he does look a lot like our beloved Blue [RIP].). Jack took almost no time at all to adjust to life at Leashes End.  He loves walking around with the pack and he picked Kari’s room to sleep in at night. Welcome home Jack!

Jeremiah: In October, 2025, a Taylor County resident passed away, leaving six bonded senior pups. His family kept the two most fragile dogs and started the difficult task of looking for a home where the remaining four could live out their lives together. Enter Leashes End! Jeremiah is the group troublemaker.  If the group is up to high jinks, you can bet Jeremiah is in the forefront.  Other than that he’s a devoted brother to Bear, Bonnie, and Freckles. Not only are they inseparable from each other, the foursome have fallen in love with Margie and follow her around like a troop of ducklings.  They hate being parted from her and howl when she’s out of sight.  Do I need to mention that Margie’s bed is getting crowded?

Kathy: 10-year-old Kathy (nee Happy)  joined Leashes End in late February 2024. Kathy lost one of her owners to a care facility.  When her other owner passed away, their daughter brought Kathy home.  Unfortunately, the family dog refused to accept Kathy. So Kathy spent some time living on her own at her now-empty owners’ house. Their daughter came by daily to feed and walk Kathy, but she soon grew lonely and despondent. The family decided to surrender her to the local shelter.  That’s when our friend Dawn (previously of AMAR in SoCal) stepped in.  She scooped Kathy up and tossed her in the car with another friend, Margie (The Grand Maxi-Malt Momma herself) and packed Kathy off to Leashes End. Though a bit younger than our usual residents, Kathy is too emotionally fragile to be adopted out. So she’s staying!  We’re just letting her decompress and heal at her own pace. The good food, warm beds, and plentiful squeaky toys are great medicine. Welcome to the family, Kathy!