Doodle Dandy Rescue

Let’s talk about how to ensure our fluffy companions make it through the holiday with their dignity (and sanity) intact!

Have you ever wondered what the D in the DHPP or DAP vaccine your dog gets annually stands for? It’s distemper. When people talk about “distemper,” they often picture a sick puppy with goopy eyes or a sad little cough. But distemper is far more than a respiratory bug, it is a full‑body assault. It is ruthless, fast‑moving, and heartbreakingly fatal for many puppies. And we have unfortunately had rescue experience with distemper, losing many puppies to this awful disease, most recently some...

At Doodle Dandy Rescue, some volunteers are the quiet force that keeps everything moving — coordinating details, solving problems, and ensuring every dog gets where they need to be safely and efficiently. Mikaela Elizondo is one of those incredible behind-the-scenes heroes.