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Healing hearts of all species

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals with compassion, care, and commitment.

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Healing Haven!
Here are a few ways to keep your pets safe during the holiday:
🦴 Avoid giving pets cooked turkey bones
🧅 Keep onions, garlic, grapes, and raisins out of reach
🍗 Offer safe treats like plain turkey in moderation
🕯️ Create a quiet space for nervous pets during gatherings

Wishing you warmth, gratitude, and safe snuggles today. 💚

25/11/2025

🐾 Training Tip Tuesday | Build Confidence with Target Training

Target training is one of the easiest and most encouraging ways to help animals gain confidence — whether it’s a dog learning a new trick or a small animal like a rat or gerbil exploring safely.

What is target training?
It’s teaching your pet to touch a specific object, like your hand or a target stick.
When they interact with it, they get praise or a treat!

Why it works:
✨ Builds trust
✨ Encourages gentle bravery
✨ Strengthens your bond
✨ Helps shy or unsure animals feel safe
✨ Works for every species in your home

How to try it:
1️⃣ Present your hand or target stick
2️⃣ When your pet shows interest (sniffing counts!), mark it with “Yes!”
3️⃣ Reward with a tiny treat
4️⃣ Repeat for short, fun sessions

Soon your pet will approach you with confidence — because they’ve learned their actions lead to good things. 💚

💬 Does your pet know any target cues yet? Tell us below!

24/11/2025

💚 Mission Monday | Healing All Species, Big and Small

At Healing Haven Rescue & Rehab, our mission has always been simple:
every animal deserves safety, compassion, and a chance to heal.

That’s why our future facility in Missouri will be built with both small animals and larger animals in mind.
✨ A cozy, enriched Critter Room designed for gerbils, rats, hamsters, and other pocket pets
✨ Safe, open outdoor spaces for dogs to play, learn, and decompress
✨ A quiet indoor recovery area for animals who need time, patience, and gentle care

Small animals are often overlooked. Larger animals often arrive stressed and unsure.
At Healing Haven, every species’ emotional and physical wellbeing matters — and we’re committed to creating a space where they can truly thrive. 💚🐾

💬 Question for our community:
If you could design one feature for our new facility, what would you want to see?

21/11/2025

🐾 Furry Friend Friday | Quick Poll!

We love sharing helpful tips and fun facts every week — and we want you to help choose what we post next! 💚🐾

Which topic would you like to see on Wellness Wednesday?
Cast your vote in the comments:

1️⃣ Small animal enrichment ideas
2️⃣ Dog body language basics
3️⃣ Pocket pet nutrition tips
4️⃣ Gerbil vs. hamster care differences

Your feedback helps shape the content we create for all our animal lovers out there. 💚✨
Tell us your pick below!

20/11/2025

💚 Therapy Thursday | Emotional Wellness Matters Too

At Healing Haven Rescue & Rehab, healing means more than providing food, shelter, and medical care — it means supporting the emotional wellbeing of every animal who comes through our doors.

Many rescue animals arrive carrying stress, fear, or confusion. That’s why we focus on creating calm environments, gentle handling, and positive experiences that help them rebuild trust. Emotional healing takes time, patience, and compassion… but the results are incredible. A frightened animal becoming curious. A tense body relaxing. A tail beginning to wag again.

Emotional recovery isn’t just part of rescue work —
✨ it is rescue work. ✨

And every day, we’re honored to help each animal take that first brave step toward feeling safe again.

💬 Question for you:
What’s one small thing your pet does that lets you know they feel safe with you?

19/11/2025

🐾 Wellness Wednesday | Why Cage Size Matters

A healthy environment is wellness — especially for our small-animal friends. 💚
Many people don’t realize that improper cage sizes can lead to stress, boredom, obesity, and even behavioral issues in gerbils, rats, hamsters, and other pocket pets.

Here’s what proper space supports:

✔️ Natural behaviors like burrowing, climbing, chewing, and exploring
✔️ Lower stress levels, which supports stronger immunity
✔️ Better sleep, healthier joints, and more movement
✔️ A happier, more confident pet overall

Minimum Space Guidelines:

🐹 Hamsters: 450+ sq in, more for Syrians
🐭 Gerbils: Deep bedding (6–10 inches) for burrowing + wide floor space
🐀 Rats: Lots of vertical climbing space + multi-level setups

A well-sized habitat isn’t “spoiling” them — it’s the foundation of their physical and emotional wellbeing. 🌿💚

💬 Question for you:
What’s one upgrade you’ve made to your pet’s habitat that made a big difference?

18/11/2025

🐾 Training Tip Tuesday: Starting on a Leash for the First Time

Teaching a dog to walk calmly on a leash starts long before the walk itself. Whether you're working with a rescue pup or a dog who’s never worn a leash before, patience, predictability, and positive reinforcement make all the difference. 💚

✨ Here are three gentle steps to get started:
1️⃣ Let them explore the gear
Allow your dog to sniff and investigate the collar or harness and leash. Pair the gear with treats and praise so it feels safe and positive.

2️⃣ Practice indoors first
Clip the leash on and let the dog walk around the room while you follow. Keep sessions short and reward every moment of slack leash. This builds confidence without distractions.

3️⃣ Start with short, slow walks
Move outside once they’re comfortable. Stop anytime they pull and reward them when they come back to you. Calm, consistent feedback helps them understand what you want.

Every dog learns at their own pace — especially rescues — so celebrate small wins and stay patient. 🐕💚

❓Training Question:
How did your pet react the very first time they wore a leash?

17/11/2025

🐾 | Building the Future of Healing Haven

Big dreams start small — and ours are growing fast! 🌿
Healing Haven Rescue is currently looking for our new facility in Missouri near Kansas City.
We’re envisioning a warm, welcoming space with a cozy Critter Room for our small animals 🐹🐭 and plenty of outdoor space for the bigger ones 🐕🐾 to play, learn, and heal.

Every step brings us closer to creating a safe haven that heals hearts of all species. 💚

✨ Question for our community:
What do you look for in a rescue organization’s facility?

12/11/2025

| DIY Enrichment
Looking for an easy, affordable way to keep your small pets entertained? ♻️
Empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make the perfect enrichment toys!

✅ Safe for gerbils, rats, hamsters, and rabbits
✅ Encourages natural chewing and nesting behavior
✅ Reduces boredom and stress

💡 Try stuffing a roll with hay, shredded paper, or treats for extra fun!
Always remove any plastic or glue before giving it to your pets.

11/11/2025

Today we honor and thank all who have served. 🇺🇸
Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication make it possible for all of us — humans and animals alike — to live in safety and peace.

From all of us at Healing Haven Rescue, we extend our deepest gratitude to every veteran and their families. 💚

07/11/2025

Fridays are for furry smiles and wagging tails! 🐶💚
Here’s a little reminder from our Healing Haven crew to pause, stretch, and enjoy the small moments.
Drop a 🐾 if your furry friend is your favorite part of the week!

06/11/2025

Gratitude makes every rescue stronger. 💚
This week, we’re thankful for our amazing community — everyone who likes, shares, donates, adopts, or simply supports the animals we care for.
Your kindness helps Healing Haven continue to grow and give second chances to those who need it most. 🐕🐾🐈

Tell us below — what are you thankful for today? 🌿

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