Help Sophie's Circle Save 17 Dogs from the Redlands

Sophie's Circle is dedicated to rescuing dogs whenever we can, no matter the circumstances of their health. That's why we chose to work alongside the Redland Rock Pit Abandoned Dog Project to rescue dogs from Redlands, a dog dumping area. These dogs are in danger of being eaten, dying of starvation and many are frequently found dead soon after being dumped. Our mission was to save as many as possible and we collected 17 dogs with the intent of giving them medical care and finding them a new home.

Now, we need your help to meet the extensive medical needs of these dogs to ensure that they can go on to find a loving family.

What is Redlands?

Most of us know that some people dump dogs they no longer want. While we often try not to think about it, it is an unpleasant truth. Redlands is a place in Miami that has become known as a dumping ground for pets. This means that 'owners' who no longer want the responsibility of their pet will often drive to Redlands, throw the animal out, often without stopping and leave.

These dogs are most often indoor animals, raised around humans their entire lives with no survival skills. In the wild, they become prey for alligators and panthers, are hit by cars and many starve. Their interactions with humans are few and many become feral.

The Redlands Rock Pit Abandoned Dog Project is a non-profit group that aims to feed these mistreated dogs as often as they can with their funds. Unfortunately, there are just too many for volunteers to keep up with and many still die.

The Rescue

On March 10th, Sophie's Circle went to the Redlands in Miami with the intent of rescuing as many dogs as we could. We eventually brought 17 dogs back to our shelter, which only slightly reduced the number of animals at Redlands. Each of these dogs needs medical attention and significant care to recover.

Many have eye infections, severely infected bite wounds with bugs and maggots, fleas, ear infections and even chemical burns. It is our mission to nurse these dogs back to health so that we can find them great homes.

How You Can Help

Each dog will cost us an average of $400 each for spaying, neutering, micro-chipping, vaccination and deworming. Many will cost more for medical treatment for infected eyes, ears and bite marks.

At this time, our biggest need is for monetary donations. This will help us to take care of these animals and get them into good shape. However, if you cannot, please share on your social media so that we can build exposure for the rescue to get these dogs the help they need.

Meet the Dogs!

Paddington – A Chow mix who was initially quite skittish turned into one of the sweetest dogs we caught. Check Paddington's rescue video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni9m_7yhk3Y

El Guapo – El Guapo is one of our most serious rescues and we took him straight to the Animal Emergency Hospital. He was badly burned with chemicals and lost hair around his neck, which has become infected. He is receiving medical treatment daily for the injuries.

View his rescue video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cIC7aFQJY

Ladybug – Ladybug was our easiest 'catch' at Redlands and one of the sweetest dogs in the shelter. She's crate trained, probably recently dropped and very friendly.

Honey Bee – Honey Bee is a 10 pound Chihuahua with one eye out, who is well behaved, leash trained and ready to adopt.

Jewel – Jewel is a 35 pound pitbull with a sweet temper and well behaved. She's good with other cats and dogs and is ready to adopt.

Sullivan & Sully – Sullivan and Sully are two 12-week large-breed dog mixes.

To see more of the dogs from the Redlands Rescue, visit our Facebook Page, Sophie's Circle Dog Rescue. If you can, please donate to help cover the medical costs for these dogs so we can get them a better life.

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