X-Port Paws Inc

This sweet girl showed up in one of my neighbor's backyards last night. She kept her overnight but is unable to care for her or keep her as she has two large dogs. I picked her up this morning for my neighbor and will foster her until we can get her a home. I’m working with my friend Liz Stockton, who helped me rehome my dad‘s dog when he went into assisted living. If she does pet rescues after close examination, she may have an ear infection, has apparently had puppies, and is in need of some medical vet attention as she may have some sort of infection from the birth of her puppies. I’m asking for help from my community here in Deland to please donate any amount you can to give her a clean bill of health. Any other donations you can provide would be greatly appreciated so we can get her a new home. Donations of blankets, a crate, and dog food are also welcome.

Doing my research, this sweet girl seems to be the dog that’s been roaming Deland for weeks and apparently may have been dumped by her previous owner. The puppies were not seen where she was originally reported to be found, which was on Lexington Drive in Deland near 92. I plan on taking her there today to walk around the wooded area with my husband to see if we can locate her puppies. If anyone would like to join our search party later today, any help in locating her puppies would be greatly appreciated.

Hi! Meet Orrin! Orrin is the sweetest boy but he finds many things in life overwhelming and scary.

He was adopted at 8 weeks old to be my best friend and to join me on a cross-country adventure. I fell in love with him the moment he first fell asleep on my lap. We have been inseparable since.

Orrin started showing signs of fear and anxiety right away. He was afraid to go on walks and would shake when I took him outside. We worked hard to build his confidence and now he loves going on walks.

Unfortunately, as he grew into adolescence he started developing bigger fears. Orrin has panic attacks every time he sees bikes, other dogs, large trucks, and sometimes even kids.

When Orrin is feeling confident he doesn’t hesitate to show love. He may be a 40lb Australian cattle dog mix and not a lap dog but he's determined to prove otherwise. If there's an open lap nearby he's in it. In addition to cuddling, Orrin loves to chase squirrels, master puzzles, play with his toys, and lounge in the sun.

We worked with several trainers to help him build confidence and handle his fears but nothing worked until we met Thommy at From Kennels to Homes. Thommy uses a specialized positive reinforcement training technique designed for dogs with Orrin’s type of anxiety. With your help and his guidance, Orrin can be the cute, calm, cuddly, sweet boy he is with anyone and everyone.

I am devastated to have to give Orrin up but I could never live with myself if I took him with me and couldn't protect him. Orrin's rehabilitation and transport costs are expensive which is why we need your help! Please, consider donating so he can learn to relax and find a better home than I can give him.

All donation funds will be used by X-Port Paws and From Kennels to Homes to ship, train, board, and house Orrin.