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Updates, events, and announcements from The Comeback Pack.
September 2026
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Reiki for Rescuers - Virtual Fundraiser with Jess & Karma
Sunday, September 13, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (California time) • Virtual
Join Certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher Jess and her dog Karma for a virtual hour of full-body relaxation and healing energy — a fundraiser benefiting dogs like Stormy Skye, an underage puppy currently recovering from parvo. $25 to attend; register by emailing thecomebackpack@gmail.com and session details will be sent to you.
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Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co. in Menifee — CANCELED
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., 29683 New Hub Dr, Unit A, Menifee, CA
Tomorrow's Foster Pup Social at Grey Iron Brewing Co. has been canceled — we've gotta keep our foster dogs safe from the heat. Stay tuned for a fun costume contest event in October!
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Animal Trivia Fundraiser - Grey Iron Brewing Co. in Menifee
Saturday, September 5, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., 29683 New Hub Dr, Unit A, Menifee, CA
Join us for Animal Trivia at Grey Iron Brewing Co. on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM — gather your smartest animal-loving friends, grab food and a cold beer, and compete for prizes while raising money for dogs like Stormy Skye, an underage puppy currently recovering from parvo. $25/person.
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Our Hearts Are So Full: Thank You for Our First Fundraiser
Posted September 5, 2026
Animal Trivia at Grey Iron Brewing was our first fundraising event as The Comeback Pack, and the room was full of people who showed up for the dogs. A thank-you to everyone who played, donated, and made the day feel like a gathering of friends.
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Happy 50th Birthday to Marc, the Guy Who Always Shows Up
Posted September 4, 2026
Our Co-Founder and Director of Field Operations, Marc, turned 50 — the guy who handles the driving, lifting, and late nights of rescue that most people never see, and without whom The Comeback Pack wouldn't exist in the way it does.
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Pinkies Up: Five Forever Homes in Our Very First Month
Posted September 4, 2026
Dean, Sam, Willowdean, Samson, and Dumplin' all went home in the same month The Comeback Pack got started. We're toasting the fosters, the families, and the dogs who made it happen.
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New Community Partnership: Baily's Old Town Celebrates Adoption Day With Us
Posted September 4, 2026
Every dog adopted from The Comeback Pack now gets a free doggy meal at Baily's Old Town in Temecula, and the humans get 10% off their next check. A thank-you to a local business that chose to celebrate rescue dogs with us.
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Two Rescues Are Ready to Help Her — We Just Need a Foster
Posted September 1, 2026
A sweet girl in Anza has lost two owners and is still living on the property, waiting. Foster Paws Network and The Comeback Pack are both ready to take her — neither of us can until a foster in the Riverside/San Diego County area says yes, and you can apply through either rescue.
August 2026 (13)
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We Need Neighborhood Ambassadors — Help From Your Phone
Posted August 26, 2026
A new volunteer role for people who can't foster or adopt: post our adoptable dogs to the Nextdoor and Facebook groups you already belong to. We supply the photos and write-ups, you share when you have a few minutes, and we handle every application from there.
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We Need Toys! Shop Our Amazon Wishlist
Posted August 25, 2026, Update August 27, 2026
Our pups go through a lot of toys! We've stocked our Amazon Wishlist with options for every budget, starting at just $3.99 — you purchase directly from Amazon and it ships straight to us. Update, August 27, 2026: thank you to everyone who has sent toys and treats so far. The Wishlist is still open.
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A Free 2-Week Trial to Foster or Adopt Rickey or Dumplin'
Posted August 24, 2026
Rickey and Dumplin' have had zero adoption applications, so we're trying something new: a completely free, no-pressure 2-week trial to foster or adopt either of these good boys — crate and supplies included.
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Help Us Stock the Raffle Table for Animal Trivia
Posted August 19, 2026
We're building raffle baskets for our upcoming Animal Trivia fundraiser, and we'd love your help. Gift cards, products, services, or experiences of any size are all welcome — every dollar raised goes straight to vet care, supplies, and food for dogs like Stormy Skye.
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Please Share Dumplin' — He Still Hasn't Had a Single Inquiry
Posted August 19, 2026
Dumplin' was the shelter's longest-waiting resident, and even now that he's safe with us, he hasn't had a single adoption inquiry. He's sweet, smart, house trained, and great with dogs, kids, and cats — help us get him seen.
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Stormy Skye Is Safe — Now Let's Help Her Heal
Posted August 18, 2026
Stormy Skye, an underage puppy we recently pulled from a shelter, tested positive for parvo — and we said yes to her anyway. She's safe and recovering now, but her vet bills aren't, and we need the Pack's help to cover them.
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Our Very First Adoption: Dean Is Off to His Forever Family!
Posted August 13, 2026
From being dumped as a tiny puppy to growing into a spunky, hilarious little guy, Dean made one incredible comeback — and now he's starting his best chapter yet with a family who adores him. It's The Comeback Pack's very first adoption.
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Thank You, Foster Pup Social!
Posted August 13, 2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Foster Pup Social at Grey Iron Brewing! We had so much fun we forgot to take many photos — but we caught a few.
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Every Adoption & Foster Now Unlocks a Donation — Thanks to Susan D.!
Posted August 13, 2026, Update August 27, 2026
Thanks to the generosity of Susan D., every adoption now unlocks a $100 donation to The Comeback Pack, and every newly approved foster unlocks another $50 — plus a free beer and grilled cheese sandwich from Grey Iron Brewing and Temecula Grilled Cheese Co. And Dean has officially been adopted — his brother Sam is still looking for his forever family. Update, August 27, 2026: the program has raised $550 so far.
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New Adoption Fee Structure + Introducing Seniors for Seniors
Posted August 13, 2026
We're adjusting our adoption fees to help more dogs find their forever homes, and launching a new Seniors for Seniors program: adults 65+ can adopt a senior dog for free.
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First Foster Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co. in Menifee
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., 29683 New Hub Dr, Menifee, CA
Get your mid-week puppy snuggles! Join Jen and Marc at Grey Iron Brewing Co. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6-8pm, to celebrate The Comeback Pack's soft launch — meet comeback dogs Willowdean, Dumplin', Rickey, Sam, Dean, and Samson, enter a free raffle for a t-shirt or $20 Grey Iron Brewing gift card, and get a free grilled cheese and beer if you become an approved foster.
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Barb's Big Yard Sale
Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 31902 Via Saltio, Temecula, CA 92592
A huge thank-you to Barb and her team for hosting a fundraiser yard sale in Temecula on Saturday, August 8, 2026, benefiting five local rescues — including The Comeback Pack.
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It's Official: The Comeback Pack Is a 501(c)(3)!
Posted August 8, 2026
The IRS has officially recognized The Comeback Pack as a 501(c)(3) public charity, effective July 13, 2026 — donations are now tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. In just three weeks of operating, the brand-new foster-based rescue has already saved six dogs.
July 2026 (2)
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Two 4-Week-Old Puppies Needed an Emergency Foster
Posted July 24, 2026
Two four-week-old puppies were dumped and came into our care together — too young to be separated. We put out the call for a local foster home near Temecula to give them a safe place to land.
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You Don't Have to Adopt to Save a Life — Foster with The Comeback Pack
Posted July 23, 2026
A foster home is temporary, but the impact lasts forever. We match you with a dog, cover the supplies and vet care — and thanks to our friends at Temecula Grilled Cheese Co., every newly approved foster gets a free sandwich as a thank-you.
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