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When Searching For Dogs For Sale, Consider A Local Humane Society, Dog Rescue Or An Animal Shelter |
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Dog Services & Pet Supplies Directory In California + |
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Rescues Adoptions Shelters
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Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue & Dog Adoption
Great website - read the memorials that they have for Labs they have been involved fostering/saving and it doesn´t take much more to know these folks LOVe Labrador dogs. So do I! There not ranked in the top 2 most sougth after breeds for nuttin ya know. No surprise, they have some real handsome boys and pretty girls just waiting to be rescued.
Chatsworth LA. California
www.io.com
Southern California Jin-Sohl Jindo Dog Rescue
Although I am not seeing too many Jindos on their site, be assured that this is the place to call if wanting to adopt or surrender one. "They also need foster homes. A foster home is a family who provides temporary care for a dog while it awaits placement in a permanent home. Jindo rescue will loan the foster homes all the basics needed."
Santa Clarita. California
www.jindo-dog-rescue.org
Saving Impounded Companion Animals For Adoption In West LA +
The Lange Foundation is just an outstanding dog and cat rescue organization that certainly deserves public donations in my opinion. Take a look at the woek and dog rescue protocol they implemented with Hurricane Katrina pet survivors. God Bless those dogs and cats and those new families that adopt them if not reunited with their mama & papa.
West LA. California
www.langefoundation.com
Pasadena Little Angels Pug Rescue Shelter & Adoption
"Thanks for your interest in adopting a Pug. When you take a Pug into your home, you are looking forward to years of Pug love, Pug hugs & Pug kisses." Keep an eye on this site, they have many Fairs that showcase rescued Pugs that allow you to meet many at one time in LA. By all means check out their VERY cute photos of pugs wearing comical outfits.
Pasadena Los Angeles County. California
www.lapr.org
West LA Lhasa Apso Adoption, Rescue And Dog Surrender
"Founded in June, 2000, Lhasa Happy Homes Rescue, is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) rescue and foster care organization created for the safe haven and permanent placement of homeless pups. We specialize in Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu and Maltese, but also rescue other small mixed breeds under 20 lbs." Don´t overlook their "special needs" Lhasa Apso.
West LA. California
www.lhasahappyhomes.org
Malibu Pet Companions
"A community volunteer org focused on financing medical care for sick, injured, & homeless pets through the Agoura Animal Shelter. Care includes meds, surgeries (with spay/neuter surgery included for those not yet altered), diagnostic testing, & special food. Your support allows us to continue our mission to provide animals with medical treatment."
Malibu LA Ventura County Area. California
www.malibupetcompanions.org
The Marin Pet Human Society & Dog Adoption
I am seeing all kinds of attractive young dogs, cats, rabbits & other companion pets up for adoption from the fine folks efforts here. "Since 1907, The Marin Humane Society has sheltered lost & homeless animals & provided a host of community & educational services such as pet adoptions, humane ed., & pet assistance for the elderly & homebound."
Corte Madera Marin County. California
www.marinhumanesociety.org
LA´s Much Love Animal Rescue For Dog & Cat Adoption
These Southern California based folks will move mountains to ensure a rescued dog or cat finds a "forever home" and the love it deserves. They have some real winners if seeking your next family pet companion in La. Consider helping out this organization by becoming a short term foster home for a pet. Or donating your time or financial support.
Los Angeles. California
www.muchlove.org
Santa Clarita LA´s New Leash On Life Pet Rescue
"In March of 2002, a lease was signed on 13 acres in the Santa Clarita Valley for our E.R.A Center (Pet Education, Rehabilitation & Adoption) which will be a safe haven for 100´s of companion animals & a learning center for families facilitating New Leash On Life’s dream of making Los Angeles a no-kill city." Great volunteer positions available.
Santa Clarita LA County. California
www.nlol.org
Manhattan Beach Noah´s Bark Pet Rescue And Dog Adoption
"We are committed to finding permanent, happy homes for unwanted/homeless dogs in our community. We rescue & rehome approximately 300 purebred & mixbred dogs each year. Our organization does not have a shelter, volunteers provide foster care for animals while they await new homes. Pets come to us as strays, owner turn ins & from LA area shelters."
Manhattan Beach LA County. California
www.noahsbark.org
Southern California Rescue and Adoption of Old English Sheep
"The goal of Old English Sheepdog Rescue of Southern California, Inc. is to provide quality homes for healthy, but unwanted purebred Old English Sheepdogs. Our rescue dogs come to us from two sources: Local animal shelters & Owners who are unable to keep their dogs. The average age of our rescue dogs is 3 years."
Santa Monica LA County. California
www.oesrescue.com
Southern California American Jack Russell Terrier Dog Rescue
Although I am not seeing too many Jack Russels available on their website, there are in fact about 7 when i checked. So, hang in their if you would like to adopt one and asn leave your phone number and some further details about your gender needs as well as other details. They also can offer some help if you are surrendering a Jack Russell dog.
Socal. California
www.pawsforthought.homestead.com
Burbank´s Pacific Coast Dog Rescue
"Our dogs are rescued from "death row" at city and county shelters, from a life abandoned on the streets, and from other situations of neglect and cruelty. While in our care, each dog is given the love and attention they need to be adopted into a new permanent home. We show dogs by appointment Tuesday-Saturday at our Burbank location."
Burbank LA County. California
www.pcdogrescue.org
Santa Monica La Metro Perfect Pet Rescue And Adoption
"Perfect Pet Rescue has many phenomenal dogs for adoption. Pure breeds, mixes, small, medium, & larger breeds. All our pets have been spayed/neutered, vet checked, & necessary innoculations. An adoption app. & agreement is to be completed & accepted before any animal leaves our facility. There is a donation required, we are a non-profit org."
Santa Monica. California
www.perfectpetrescue.com
PetBond.com Your Pet Adoption, Care And Event Guide (LA)
this is a fantastic pet adoption organization that rescues both dogs and cats in the Los Angeles and Orange County, CA areas. They put on mobile events at venues that allow you to come by and see the dogs in person. They have lots of Siberian Husky dogs, Pit Bulls and more. they are commonly at PetSmarts in Yorba Linda Orange County and Burbank.
La. California
www.petbond.com
Pet Orphans Of Southern California Pet Adoption
"Pet Orphans Of Southern California is one of the oldest active humane organizations in the Greater Los Angeles area with a private shelter. At our shelter facility located in Van Nuys, California, an average of 60 dogs and 30 cats are housed until they can be placed with new guardians." They provide dog rescue, pet adoption, dog training +.
Van Nuys. California
www.petorphansfund.org
Pooch Heaven: Dog Rescue & Adoption In Southern CA
Wow, some real good looking and unique breeds you don´t see around are available for adoption here. I´m seeing a beautiful Norwegian Elkhound, well balanced Jindo, purebred Hound and others. This great website does an excellent job in telling you all kinds of important tid bits about EACH dog. Multiple photos too. this in/around LA Metro.
Encino La. California
www.poochheaven.com
Long Beach Foundation for the Protection Of Companion Animal
Based in Long Beach, CA these folks are always accepting donations for their non profit dog rescue and adoption efforts. They are taking action against needlessly abused animals and helping pet companions that can´t help themselves. They provide foster care homes, medical help and ultimately & future safe & loving home for all! Adopt a pet today.
Long Beach LA. California
www.protectingtheanimals.org
West Hollywood Pet Rescue And Dog Adoption In LA
"We specialize in Rescuing, Rehabing & Re-homing BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS such as English & French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pugs, Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Brussels Griffon, Brabancon & English Toy Spaniels
We may help other small breeds in need when space and time permits." They do have some real good looking, loveable sepcial needs dogs too.
West Hollywood. California
www.puppychulosplacement.net
Santa Barbara To San Diego Dachshund Rescue & Dog Adoption
"We are primarily a referral service. We rarely, emergency only, take possession of rescue dachshunds. As far as possible, we work from a list of people waiting to give a home to one of the foundlings. When we receive a call from a dachshund needing a new home, we check our list for compatible matches and place calls to prospective new owners."
Santa Barbara To San Diego. California
www.raisinl.com
Southern CA. Golden Retriever & Labrador Retriever Rescue
"Retrievers & Friends of Southern California, Inc., was formed to rescue and re-home Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, providing an alternative to the animal shelter for owners who can no longer keep their dogs. We are a full-service rescue, with dogs coming to us from all over the Southern California area for foster care services." Great
Temecula SoCal. California
www.retrieversandfriends.com
Los Angeles County Rottweiler Rescue And Adoption
"Our goal is to find caring, life time homes for rottweiler dogs. All rottweilers available for adoption have been "fixed" & vaccinated. We home-foster rottweilers to ensure that they are sound, gentle, good-natured dogs. Housebreaking & basic obedience skills too. If an adoption does not work out, you may bring back the dog guaranteed."
Los Angeles County (LA). California
www.rottrescuela.org
LA´s Rover Rescue And Dog Adoption In LA
"Rover Rescue is a non-profit org which rescues orphaned dogs from animal shelters in Los Angeles & places the pups in loving homes. We even rescue injured or sick dogs where surgery or meds may be required. Also dedicated to educating LA regarding responsible pet ownership, specifically in the areas of animal spaying/neutering, care & adoption.
LA County. California
www.roverrescue.com
Los Angeles Ruff Riders Rescue For Dogs
Looks like they have plenty of mobile visits with their rescued dogs available to be seen and adopted in venues around Pasadena. They are always looking for foster homes, cash donations and physical supplies. They would love to have you share in their efforts to help out with the homeless pets they rescue and diligently find new homes for.
Glendale LA. California
www.ruffridersrescue.org
La County Sam Simon Foundation Dog Rescue & Adoption
The Sam Simon Foundation in Southern California is one classy outfit. In addition to prescreening applicants to match selected dogs to the perfect family homes, they also provide FREE mobile Spay/Neuter in LA. Read through the websites profound wisdom on the Do´s and Don´t of dog adoption. Ask about their senior dog adoption & HEARING DOG PROGRAM.
LA County. California
www.samsimonfoundation.org
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, CA
Folks, this is a very classy looking website with the specific focus of finding loving homes for rescued purebred German Shepherd canine companions in OC. Scroll through the excellent photos of available dogs & read the extensive background information provided on each dog. Be sure to check out their "special needs" dogs that really need YOU.
Orange County (OC). California
www.gsroc.org
Save The Dalmatians And Others Canine Rescue, Inc.
Dedicated to promoting the adoption of Dalmatians & other canine breeds,
responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter &
public education about the Dalmatian breed & other breeds. This is a fantastic website choke full of important facts about the Dalmation dog breed. Find shelter stats, atricles & of course plenty of Dalmation dogs waiting for adoption.
Gardena LA. California
www.savethedals.org
Bouvier Dog Breed Rescue And Adoption In Southern California
"The Rescue Program is dedicated to helping unfortunate Bouviers in So. Cal. We are not a placement service for breeders. Although we have many families on our list who are waiting for the "right" Bouvier to adopt, it is not a first-come first-serve process. We notify you when we have a Bouvier secured who seems to fit nicely with your family.
Socal. California
www.scbdfc.com
San Gabriel Valley Great Dane Rescue And Adoption
"San Gabriel Valley Great Dane Rescue (SGVGDR)
is located in Southern CA. We are a small rescue, run by volunteers,
typically taking in 1-5 Rescued Great Danes
at a time as space allows. We are funded only by adoption donations.
100% of funds go to rescuing and
rehabilitating the Danes for adoption."
San Gabriel Valley. California
www.sgvgdr.com
Los Angeles Westside German Shepherd Rescue & Adoption
"Saving the World One German Shepherd at a Time!" Great going guys! You have to see the selection of rescued German Shepherds on this website and awaiting your adoption in foster care. They have many, many beautiful GSD, different colors, personalities and even young ones. Some with AKC papers if that kind of thing matters to you. A_W_E_S_O_M_E
Los Angeles County LA. California
www.sheprescue.org
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Find A Dog Humane Society, Animal Shelters Or A Dog Adoption Facility In Orange County & Los Angeles + |
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Dog Adoption. For the love of God, PLEASE consider ADOPTING a dog before you consider paying a breeder $500+. The idea of adopting a dog from a animal shelter, humane society or specific dog breed rescue organization is a concern that is near to my heart that I pray others will also become passionate about. I have nothing at all against responsible, reputable dog breeders. They obviously market a valuable service. If I simply can’t convince you to adopt a dog from an Orange County animal shelter or elsewhere, well then I reluctantly can refer you to the Dog Breeders Page. More importantly, if you had any idea of the euthanasia rates (% killed) at some of the animal shelters in the Los Angeles and Orange County dog kennels, I think you would think more positively about finding your next best friend at “the dog pound.”
I want to remind you that there are some very specific dog breed rescues that you may be interested in as well which are represented here. For example, many greyhounds are surrendered after they are no longer used at racetracks. Those dogs graciously find their way to greyhound rescue groups that are very familiar with that particular breed. Through the tenacious and diligent work of these type of breed specific rescue groups, many of the dogs are thankfully adopted into new homes and receive the love they deserve. So again, if you are looking for a specific dog breed you have two avenues to find it. Go to the many shelters and humane societies that are here in the Southern California area, or use this page and other resources to research whether the dog breed you desire has a local “rescue” organization set up near you. Me? I whole-heartedly have by far found the most fun in simply visiting different animal rescue shelters with a real open mind and intuitively feeling if there is a certain dog I simply can’t leave without. It can be a lot of fun. It does however help reinforce your decision on a dog choice when you have researched your desired breed and are familiar with the behavior typically associated with that particular breed.
The specific duties and objective of ALL these dog shelters and rescue organizations is the same--TO FIND A LOVING HOME FOR THESE DOGS AND CATS. As far as costs of dog adoption, they’re very nominal and are often well below $100 and occasionally include a free visit to the veterinarian. Lastly, please do not think that these shelter dogs are “problem dogs”. The opposite is actually typically the case. Although the reasons for giving up a pet are as varied as the amount of dog breeds, I think it’s imperative you understand that a VERY large portion of them are surrendered because their owners can no longer afford them or take them with them when they move. As example, I adopted my Retriever from a family that was worried “Tabby’s” new home in Denver would be much too cold for her. I’m smiling. Their lose, my gain. As strange as it sounds, the sad truth is THE MAJORITY of dog owners give up their dogs and cats because they are moving to a place where they can not take them, or due to new financial restraints, can no longer monetarily afford them. Terror dogs? I’m sure every shelter has a few. They’re far out numbered by beautiful, loving dogs that are waiting for you to come and throw them a ball. “Won’t you come play with us?” How often do you get the opportunity to save a living, breathing Life? Make a difference-.PLEASE. An animal doesn’t have a fighting chance if you don’t go to the shelters and at least look. Hey, that’s all these pups are asking for- A SECOND CHANCE. "Until there are none, rescue one." |
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