Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies - dedicated to rescuing and nurturing orphaned neonatal puppies

Mar 232 min read

Please help us give a warm welcome to a group joining us at Spring Fling for the first time, Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies! This nonprofit organization is dedicated to rescuing and nurturing orphaned neonatal puppies and finding them loving forever families when they reach an adoptable age. Keep reading to learn about the 24-hour-old puppy that inspired their mission.

Blaze the terrier mix as a newborn puppy — Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies Inspiration, Blaze

This group was established in January 2024 when founder Shana Sommer came across a newborn puppy, Blaze, while scrolling through social media. Blaze was only a day old and missing his front leg due to his mother chewing it off. Despite having no experience with bottle-feeding puppies, Shana felt called to help. This journey led her to discover the lack of reliable information available with no solid guidance or expert advice tailored to neonatal puppies. Vet after vet turned Shana and Blaze away, saying things like...

“Don’t get too attached.”

“There’s nothing we can do.”

“I’m not comfortable treating this puppy.”

“Sometimes they aren’t meant to survive.”

"Blazin’ Trails isn’t just a rescue—it’s a community united in giving even the most vulnerable puppies a fighting chance."

This tiny puppy was the catalyst for the start of something amazing. Shana built a dedicated team, and with their support, began compiling the knowledge and resources necessary to save these fragile puppies. Together, they built a foundation of specialized care so that puppies like Blaze would have a real, fighting chance at life.

Blaze the small terrier mix at almost two years old — Blaze, who turns 2 this July!

Why adopt from Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies? Well, let us tell you! Every single puppy in their care is nurtured with love and care. Adopting from Blazin' Trails means you're getting more than just a pet. You're adopting a lifelong family member who has been given the best possible start at life. Each puppy receives comprehensive care, ensuring they are fully vetted and ready to join your family. They are also socialized through foster homes, where they begin socializing with people, dogs, and environments and are introduced to crate training, potty training, and basic manners. The support from Blazin' Trails doesn't end at adoption either. Their team will be there for you to offer guidance and answer any questions as your new puppy settles into their new life.

"When you adopt from Blazin' Trails, you’re not just gaining a pet - you’re saving a life. Your adoption makes room for the next fragile puppy to be rescued and nurtured. Adopting is a compassionate choice that gives a puppy a loving home and a second chance at life."

Stay up to date with Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies on their Facebook or Instagram!

You can also learn more or apply to foster/adopt on their website.