Into the Wild Farm

Into the Wild Farm Sanctuary + Farm School: Rescuing animals & providing learning experiences for children! We eventually want to expand to equine therapy for children and vets.

Into the Wild Farm - Sanctuary & Farm School rescues farm animals, dogs, cats and others. During the rehabilitation process, including medical, we provide learning experiences for local children to include proper husbandry & handling of farm animals. We give our animals a safe space from bad situations after their medical, physical & emotional needs are met. We also provide a safe space for children to learn about animals and their care, how to grow food, and nature.

🐾🌻 COME MEET SOME INCREDIBLE RESCUE PUPS AND STOCK UP ON SUPPLIES WHILE THERE! 🌻🐾We are so excited to be at PetSmart in ...
08/21/2026

🐾🌻 COME MEET SOME INCREDIBLE RESCUE PUPS AND STOCK UP ON SUPPLIES WHILE THERE! 🌻🐾

We are so excited to be at PetSmart in Ventura THIS SATURDAY for an Into the Wild Farm Dog Adoption Event! ❤️

Join us for an afternoon of wagging tails, puppy kisses, and some very special rescue dogs who are ready to meet their people.

📍 PetSmart Ventura
4840 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Whether you are looking to adopt, interested in fostering, want to learn more about our rescue, or simply want to come love on some very deserving pups, we would LOVE to see you there!

Our dogs have each traveled their own road to get here, and now they are waiting for the part of their story where they finally get to go home. 🥹❤️

Not ready to adopt? Come talk with our team about fostering! Fosters are such an important part of our rescue and allow us to keep saying YES to dogs who need us.

🌻 Meet adoptable dogs
🐾 Learn about fostering
❤️ Meet our rescue team
🏡 Maybe meet your new best friend

Please help us make this event a success by sharing this post, tagging your Ventura friends, and spreading the word!

You never know whose forever family might see your share. ❤️

Rescue Boldly. Love Wildly.

Between work, life, and getting dogs home, I've missed some updates. Trying to catch up. Let's start with our sweet Eddi...
08/21/2026

Between work, life, and getting dogs home, I've missed some updates. Trying to catch up. Let's start with our sweet Eddie boy from Devore ( ) - he is thriving in his new home with his breed-experienced dad. I always try to find homes in the PNW or as close as possible but when a good, committed home comes along, the long journey is worth it. I truly believe that the dogs choose their people. Whether it's across the country or across oceans, I'm just a facilitator, the matches are made beyond me. So lucky to partner with the wonderful people and teams that work tirelessly to get these babies home.

🐾 CRATE TRAINING: CREATING A SAFE SPACE 🐾A crate should never mean, “You’re in trouble.”For many rescue dogs, a properly...
08/20/2026

🐾 CRATE TRAINING: CREATING A SAFE SPACE 🐾

A crate should never mean, “You’re in trouble.”

For many rescue dogs, a properly introduced crate can become one of the safest and most predictable places in their new environment.

Think of it less like confinement and more like their own little bedroom. ❤️

A foster dog has often experienced enormous change before arriving in your home. A quiet, comfortable space that belongs entirely to them can help reduce stimulation and give them somewhere to truly rest.

🌿 BUILD A POSITIVE ASSOCIATION

Whenever possible, introduce the crate gradually.

Try:

🐾 Tossing treats inside and letting your foster enter voluntarily
🐾 Feeding meals in or near the crate
🐾 Adding soft bedding when appropriate
🐾 Offering a rescue-approved chew or enrichment item
🐾 Praising calm behavior
🐾 Leaving the door open during relaxed times

Never force a frightened dog into a crate unless there is an immediate safety need.

🌻 LOCATION MATTERS

Place the crate somewhere your foster can feel included, but not overwhelmed.

Some dogs want to be near the family. Others need quiet.

Watch the dog in front of you.

❤️ THE CRATE IS NOT PUNISHMENT

We want the crate to communicate:

“You can relax here.”

Not:

“You did something wrong.”

🐾 CRATING IS ALSO A SAFETY TOOL

A crate can help with:

• Safe separation from other animals
• Preventing access to unsafe items
• Building routine
• Potty training
• Rest during decompression
• Managing the environment when you can’t supervise

But crates should be part of a dog’s routine, not their entire world.

Dogs still need exercise, enrichment, companionship, potty breaks, and time to just be dogs.

If your foster panics, injures themselves trying to escape, or shows extreme distress in the crate, contact the rescue.

That’s a sign the plan needs adjusting.

A crate isn’t about control.

It’s about giving a rescue dog one small place in a brand-new world where nothing is expected of them except to feel safe. 🌻

Rescue Boldly. Love Wildly.

🐾 SAFE INTRODUCTIONS: SLOW IS KIND 🐾One of the biggest mistakes we can make with a newly rescued dog is assuming they ne...
08/19/2026

🐾 SAFE INTRODUCTIONS: SLOW IS KIND 🐾

One of the biggest mistakes we can make with a newly rescued dog is assuming they need to immediately become friends with every animal in the home.

They don’t.

There is no prize for the fastest introduction.

When introducing a foster dog to a resident dog, our goal isn’t immediate play.

Our goal is calm, safe coexistence and positive experiences.

Whenever appropriate for the individual dogs, start slowly and use neutral space.

Parallel walking can be a wonderful beginning. Allow the dogs to move in the same direction with space between them before expecting face to face interaction.

Watch the whole dog, not just the tail.

A wagging tail alone does not always mean a dog is comfortable.

Look for softer body language such as:

🐾 Loose, wiggly movement
🐾 Soft eyes and facial muscles
🐾 Curved approaches rather than rushing straight in
🐾 Sniffing and disengaging naturally
🐾 Play bows
🐾 Taking breaks from interaction

Signs that a dog may need more space can include:

🐾 Freezing
🐾 Stiff posture
🐾 Hard staring
🐾 Lip licking or repeated yawning in context
🐾 Turning or moving away
🐾 Tucked posture
🐾 Growling
🐾 Escalating fixation

Never punish a growl.

A growl is communication. It tells us a dog is uncomfortable and gives us an opportunity to create space before the situation escalates.

Keep early interactions short and successful.

Separate when you cannot actively supervise.

Feed separately.

Be thoughtful around high value items such as food, bones, toys, beds and favorite people.

And remember that two dogs peacefully ignoring one another is a successful interaction.

They do not need to play.

They do not need to cuddle.

They do not need to share everything.

Friendships cannot be forced.

Trust is built through repeated experiences where everyone feels safe.

Slow introductions aren’t a setback. They’re an investment in the relationship you’re hoping to build. 🌻🐾

Rescue Boldly. Love Wildly.

🐾 THE FIRST 72 HOURS MATTER 🐾We know how exciting it is to bring a foster dog home.You want to love them.Show them the h...
08/19/2026

🐾 THE FIRST 72 HOURS MATTER 🐾

We know how exciting it is to bring a foster dog home.

You want to love them.

Show them the house.

Introduce them to everyone.

Take them shopping.

Let friends meet them.

Give them every wonderful experience they’ve been missing.

But during those first few days, less is often more.

Your foster has just experienced another enormous transition.

Their first job isn’t to become your best friend.

Their first job is to feel safe.

🌿 Keep their world small.

Avoid unnecessary outings, parties, visitors and overwhelming introductions.

🌿 Create predictable routines.

Meals, potty breaks, walks, rest and bedtime happening consistently can help make their new world feel understandable.

🌿 Give them a safe space.

A crate, quiet room, pen or designated resting area can give a dog somewhere to decompress without constantly processing everything happening around them.

A crate should be introduced as a safe resting space, never as punishment.

🌿 Don’t force affection.

Sitting quietly near a nervous dog can sometimes build more trust than constantly touching them.

Let them approach.

Let them sniff.

Let them observe.

Let them choose.

🌿 Expect lots of sleep.

Shelter and transport environments can be stressful and exhausting. Some dogs finally reach a foster home and sleep deeply because they finally can.

🌿 Keep them secure.

Newly rescued dogs can be flight risks, even dogs who initially appear calm or attached. Doors, gates, yards, collars, harnesses and leashes should be managed carefully.

And remember:

Decompression does not mean ignoring a dog.

It means giving them calm companionship without demanding interaction.

Your foster doesn’t need you to show them the entire world in 72 hours.

They need you to show them that their little corner of the world is finally safe. ❤️

Rescue Boldly. Love Wildly.

🐾 THE 3•3•3 RULE: GIVE THEM TIME 🐾One of the most important things we can teach our fosters and adopters is this:The dog...
08/19/2026

🐾 THE 3•3•3 RULE: GIVE THEM TIME 🐾

One of the most important things we can teach our fosters and adopters is this:

The dog you meet on Day 1 may not be the same dog you know on Day 30 or Day 90.

The 3•3•3 Rule is a helpful guideline for understanding how many rescue dogs adjust to a new environment.

It is not an exact timeline. Every dog is an individual. Some settle quickly. Others need weeks or even months before they feel completely safe.

🌿 THE FIRST 3 DAYS

Your foster may be overwhelmed, exhausted, shut down, restless or unsure.

They may:

🐾 Sleep a lot
🐾 Pace or pant
🐾 Have accidents
🐾 Eat very little
🐾 Follow you everywhere or avoid you entirely
🐾 Seem unusually quiet
🐾 Test boundaries
🐾 Struggle to settle

This isn’t necessarily their “true personality.” Their nervous system may simply be adjusting to another major change.

🌻 AROUND 3 WEEKS

Many dogs begin understanding the household routine.

They start learning:

“Breakfast happens every morning.”

“This is where I sleep.”

“These people are safe.”

“They come back when they leave.”

As stress decreases, you may also begin seeing more personality and behavior. That can include wonderful things AND behaviors that need training.

That doesn’t necessarily mean the dog is “getting worse.”

It may mean they finally feel safe enough to be themselves.

❤️ AROUND 3 MONTHS

Many dogs have developed a stronger sense of security and belonging.

Trust has grown.

Routines make sense.

Relationships have formed.

Training has begun creating communication and confidence.

But some dogs need longer, and that is okay.

The biggest gift we can give a rescue dog is not perfection.

It is patience, consistency, structure and time.

Don’t rush their story.

Let them unfold. 🌻

Rescue Boldly. Love Wildly.

🐾 WELCOME TO OUR SERIES ON FOSTERING 🐾When you foster a dog, you aren’t simply giving them somewhere to stay.You are giv...
08/17/2026

🐾 WELCOME TO OUR SERIES ON FOSTERING 🐾

When you foster a dog, you aren’t simply giving them somewhere to stay.

You are giving them something they may not have had in a very long time: a safe place to land.

Many of the dogs entering rescue have experienced enormous change. Some have come directly from shelters. Others have been abandoned, neglected, surrendered, transported long distances, or moved through several environments before reaching their foster home.

Even the happiest, friendliest dog can be carrying stress that we cannot see.

That is why fostering is so much more than food, walks and a warm bed. ❤️

A foster home gives us an opportunity to learn who that dog truly is outside of a shelter environment.

You help us learn:

🐾 Their personality
🐾 Their energy level
🐾 Their house manners
🐾 What makes them feel safe
🐾 What makes them nervous
🐾 How they communicate
🐾 What kind of family they may thrive with
🐾 What training or support they may need

And sometimes, the most important thing you give them is simply time.

Time to sleep.

Time to decompress.

Time to learn that meals will keep coming.

Time to realize that the person walking through the door is coming back.

Time to understand that they are safe.

Fosters are one of the most important parts of rescue because every foster home creates space for another dog to be saved.

So when someone says, “I’m just fostering,” we hope they understand:

There is no “just” about it.

You are part of that dog’s journey from surviving to living.

And sometimes, you are quite literally the reason they are alive. 🌻🐾

Rescue Boldly. Love Wildly.

💔 Athena Needs Us Now 💔Our sweet Athena is fighting through unimaginable pain after being brutally attacked, and she nee...
08/05/2026

💔 Athena Needs Us Now 💔

Our sweet Athena is fighting through unimaginable pain after being brutally attacked, and she needs our help now more than ever.

Before anything else, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dogs Day Out AZ Without hesitation, they stepped in as boots on the ground during a moment of true urgency. Their quick action, compassion, and willingness to help gave Athena the chance she desperately needed. We are beyond grateful for their partnership and for answering the call when every second mattered.

Athena’s journey, however, is far from over.

Tomorrow morning she will be transferred to our trusted veterinarian, where she will undergo surgery to amputate her severely damaged ear and continue receiving the specialized care she needs. She has a long road to recovery ahead of her.

Right now, we are trying to raise $1,430 to cover her current veterinary expenses, and we know additional medical costs are still to come as she continues treatment.

If you are able to donate, every dollar truly makes a difference. If you can’t give, sharing Athena’s story is another powerful way to help her reach the people who can.

WAYS TO DONATE

❤️ Zelle
Monique Hebert
480-249-5676 (tel:480-249-5676)

❤️ Venmo
Dogs Day Out AZ (Listed under Charities)


Please note: You must search for Dogs Day Out AZ, select the Charities profile, and click the Donate button. The regular “Pay” button from your Venmo home screen will not process your donation correctly.

❤️ PayPal
Dogs Day Out AZ
mailto:[email protected]

Please note: Dogs Day Out AZ is listed as a charity. The profile photo is the back of their shirts featuring their mission statement.

❤️ Checks
Please make checks payable to:
Dogs Day Out AZ

Mail or drop off at:
2614 E Colonial Court
Chandler, AZ 85249

Dogs Day Out AZ is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you would like a tax receipt, please text Monique at 480-249-5676 (tel:480-249-5676), and she will be happy to provide one.

Please keep Athena in your prayers as she prepares for surgery tomorrow. She has survived the unthinkable, and now it’s our turn to help her heal.

From all of us at Into the Wild Farm, thank you for standing with Athena and for supporting Dogs Day Out AZ, whose selfless response gave her hope when she needed it most.

Together, we can give Athena the second chance she deserves.

04/21/2026

Harold is safe 🤍

This sweet boy with the quiet eyes and heavy heart is no longer waiting in a kennel. He is finally out, finally safe, and beginning his journey toward healing.

We are so incredibly grateful to his amazing foster to adopt, Lilit, who stepped up for him and went above and beyond to make sure Harold had a chance. Because of her, his story didn’t end at a shelter deadline. It’s just beginning.

Harold is currently decompressing and doing well. He had his f***l test today, will be heading to the vet on Wednesday for a full check, and will begin training soon so he can learn what calm, safety, and love truly feel like.

He is a gentle soul who just needed someone to choose him. And someone did.

Welcome to your new life, Harold. You are safe now.

If you can, please honor your pledge 💛
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9JVV8BQM8NU92
Venmo:
Zelle: [email protected]
Website: www.intothewildfarm.com



04/20/2026

We have a very special update, and we’re so sorry we didn’t share it sooner. We’ve been meaning to post this for a long while! Freckles (ID ) was adopted many months ago, and we truly couldn’t be happier with how his story turned out.

Freckles was almost out of time, facing euthanasia when someone reached out asking us to pull him. We said yes, but when that plan ultimately fell through, everything changed for the better. Along came his now mom, Ali, who stepped up to foster. From the very beginning, she just knew he was her baby. There was no question, no hesitation. When the original adoption didn’t work out, Ali was overjoyed to make it official and give Freckles the forever home he had been waiting for.

Freckles’ story goes even deeper. He came from a drug house, a past no dog should ever know. But in an incredible twist of fate, Ali later connected with someone who had his sister, bringing another piece of his story full circle.

Today, Freckles is thriving. He is in training, surrounded by love, and living the life every dog deserves.

Thank you for being part of his journey. Stories like this are why we do what we do.

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