Help Wesley Train and Rehome Oreo and Pecos

Hi, my name is Wesley Swainston, whether you're here because of a friend, my running with shelter dogs page or training page, this donations are going towards Oreo and Pecos. For the past two years, I’ve volunteered at shelters, training dogs to help them find their forever homes while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Now that I’ve completed my service, I’m fully committed to continuing this work, focusing on dogs at risk of being euthanized or deemed unadoptable due to behavioral issues. Currently, I am fostering Oreo, a chihuahua mix who was on the euthanasia list due to severe resource guarding towards other dogs and humans, and Pecos, a cattle dog who was returned twice for biting and deemed unadoptable.

I foster these amazing dogs for 3 to 6 months, providing them with the training and care they need to become adoptable and find their families. However, this mission requires significant resources like food, crates, training gear, toys, beds, vet appointments, time, and much more to give these dogs the best chance at a new life. The training equipment will be donated to the families that adopt Oreo and Pecos.

I understand that I can’t train every dog, but I hope to inspire others to volunteer and join my initiative of running with shelter dogs @runningwithshelterdogs. I can’t do this alone. Your support will directly fund the care of these dogs, giving them the chance they deserve. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to saving a life. I will provide regular updates on each dog’s journey, and you can follow my work on social media through "For the Dogs" and "Running with Shelter Dogs" on Instagram.

Costs:

Food: $100+ per month

Crate: $300-$500 (will be donated to the new owner of each dog)

Training gear/toys/bed: $600 (will be donated to the new owner of each dog)

Vet appointments: $200+

Watch this video of Oreo's resource guard progress in the real world:

Oreo's progress

Apply to adopt Oreo

Oreo is looking to be placed in a home by June 1st, while Pecos has just begun his training. Thank you for being part of this journey and making a difference in the lives of these dogs.

Always for the dogs,

Wesley

Dog trainer

Volunteer

USMC veteran