To continue our mission, we need your support more than ever. Your donations help cover essential expenses like routine and emergency medical care, food and supplies, heartworm prevention and treatment, training, transport, and so much more.
We’re channeling all our energy and resources into pulling more dogs, providing top-tier care, and building a sustainable rescue model that reaches more communities and saves more lives. We’re focused on becoming a reliable, long-term staple in our region—known for our dedication, compassion, and results.
Your support is essential. Every donation goes directly toward life-saving care:
Routine and emergency medical treatment
Heartworm prevention and treatment
Nutritious food and vital supplies
Training and rehabilitation
Transportation and logistics
And so much more behind the scenes
Together, we can give every dog the second chance they deserve. Thank you for standing with us and fueling the future of rescue in North Texas.
WHY DONATE TO CODY'S FRIENDS RESCUE:
Donating to Cody’s Friends Rescue on North Texas Giving Day is more than a charitable act—it’s a declaration of the compassionate community we strive to build. Your contribution goes beyond just supporting a rescue; it helps create a brighter future for countless dogs in need.
By supporting us, you’re providing these animals with a second chance at life, offering them not just shelter, but the love and care they deserve. Join us in making a difference that extends far beyond this one day. Your donation is not just support; it’s a lifeline.
100% of funds raised on North Texas Giving Day will go directly toward these life-saving initiatives.
WHO IS CODY?
Tina Austin, the Founder & President of Cody’s Friends Rescue, brought home her first pet as a young adult—a 5-week-old Shih Tzu puppy named Cody. Unaware of the cruel realities of puppy mills, Tina was heartbroken to learn that Cody had to fight for his life during those early months, leaving his little body weakened.
Despite his challenges, Cody was showered with love, and together, they shared eight wonderful years.
Inspired by Cody’s resilience and the love they shared, Tina became passionate about rescuing dogs and began working with other rescue groups. In Cody’s honor, she founded Cody’s Friends Rescue, which has grown and thrived over the years, saving countless dogs in need.
We are dedicated to giving these dogs the second chance they deserve by rehabilitating them physically and emotionally and finding them loving forever homes, no matter the cost or effort. It’s a labor of love, and we’ve been blessed in our efforts thanks to the incredible support of people like you.
Rescuing animals and improving their lives come with significant financial challenges. We rely entirely on community donations to care for the dogs currently awaiting their forever homes. Your contribution on North Texas Giving Day allows us to continue making North Texas a more compassionate and loving place for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages.
Saving Dogs...One Life at a Time
Cody’s Friends Rescue is an all-breed rescue (from Poodles to Pits), focusing on dogs that urgently need our help. We are dedicated to Animal Rescue and Adoption. With over 10,000 dogs rescued, we ARE making a difference.
Your donations directly support a wide range of essential services, including routine and emergency medical care, nutritious food, and necessary supplies. Heartworm prevention and treatment are critical, as is providing specialized training to help our dogs become well-adjusted members of their future families. Additionally, transport costs are a major part of our operations, ensuring dogs can be safely moved to foster homes, adoption events, and ultimately, their forever homes.
Your donation to Cody’s Friends Rescue goes straight to work helping dogs at need in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. We are a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on your donations to continue to save companion animals. Below are suggested donation amounts corresponding to specific needs:
CARE EXPENSES:
$10 – Microchip
$25 – Heartworm test
$50 – Puppy vaccinations
$100 – Provide basic wellness care for 1 dog
$200 – Spay/neuter one pet
$300 – Heartworm treatment
$500 – One month of behavioral training or basic medical care for a litter of puppies
$1000 – Helps shelter 13 dogs per year
$2500 – Save a critically injured dog with medical and surgical support
This year, we’re excited to share a new and vital goal for the future of Cody’s Friends Rescue. We are actively working toward acquiring a a new transport vehicle—a game-changing resource that will allow us to safely and efficiently bring our adoptable dogs to and from adoption events, medical appointments, and foster homes across North Texas.
This vehicle will serve as a lifeline for countless dogs, helping us expand our reach, reduce logistical barriers, and ultimately save more lives. It will enable our team to respond more quickly to urgent needs and provide comfort and safety to the animals in our care as they travel toward their forever homes.
Your support on North Texas Giving Day is more important than ever. With your help, we can make this critical investment and continue creating brighter futures for the dogs who depend on us.
Thank you for standing by Cody’s Friends Rescue. Together, we’re making North Texas a more compassionate, connected, and life-saving community for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages.
Organization name
Cody's Friends Rescue
Causes
Animals
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Hunt, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
6501 Clearhaven Circle