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We received dozens of pleas from all over the state to help June. Her sad eyes said it all. Even though we know that it takes a special individual to adopt a senior dog, we couldn't turn our backs on this loyal companion. Named for the month that her new life will begin, June has already earned the devotion of our volunteers. June has told us that she wants to be the only canine queen in her castle, but in return, some lucky person will have a true friend. June is active and plays with toys. She loves to go for walks but she could use some work on her leash manners. Her ideal home would be as a single dog with a retired person, senior citizen, or someone who is home a great deal. UPDATE: June 20 Since June's rescue, we learned that she had a rather large mass on her chest and our wonderful vet, Dr. Earl, successfully removed not one but FOUR large tumors. The tumors were so big that it required that a 5" x 14" piece of skin be removed from June's abdomen. June is recovering in the hospital and she is expected to be back on her feet in a couple of weeks. UPDATE: July 15 To arrange to meet June, contact Dforsyth@socal.rr.com 9/28/08 |
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Brad and Angie are a deeply bonded pair of "great white" shepherds. They are gentle and affectionate and don't seem to know how large they are. Our volunteers even watched them playing with some chihuahuas! Brad & Angie love everyone that they meet. We can't imagine what led a person or family to abandon these beautiful dogs, but someone invested a lot of love in them at some point in their lives.
Brad & Angie have just arrived so we are getting to know them better. Stay tuned for photos and more information coming shortly! These two dogs must be placed as a pair. The adoption fee for the two dogs is $600, which includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations, deworming and microchip. To arrange to meet them, please contact Lisalani2001@yahoo.com
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When we heard about Brandon's situation, we knew that he needed a break. He and his companion dog,
a golden retriever, had been the lifelong companions of someone who
could no longer care for them. Brandon's buddy has found a home, so
now it's Brandon's turn to be loved. Brandon has been diagnosed with
a heart condition called arhythmia, which means that he has an
abnormal heartbeat and can affect his circulation when he gets
overly exerted. He is on daily heart medication to help control this
condition. It's impossible to predict whether this condition will
shorten Brandon's life or not, but he needs to lead a fairly sedate
lifestyle. He also requires daily medication to help him with some
arthritis in his spine. This poor guy needs someone extra special to
scoop him up and love him regardless of his medical needs. Brandon has completed a basic obedience class, and he was an honor student! He has a strong desire to please and he is so appreciative of praise. He is great on car rides. Brandon is a loving, loyal friend with a very sweet nature. He just loves it when someone tells him what a 'good boy' he is. Please don't overlook Brandon just because he's not 'perfect'. To arrange to meet Brandon, contact Johnandebhancock@aol.com for more info. 9/28/08 |
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Jade von Meister is a
pretty 9 year old long haired AKC German Shepherd. She
is playful, loving, and loyal. She seems to fit into
any group and does well with both large and small dogs.
She's housetrained and enjoys regular walks and gladly
greets anyone who wants to say hello. Jade loves to
cuddle and kiss, but is also perfectly content to rest
in her favorite spot. She was raised around children
and enjoys their company but, does not do so well with
cats.
Westside German Shepherd
Rescue
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ADOPT CORA! Female Korean Jindo dog. Born September 2000. Spayed 2000. Beautiful, fox-like appearance: short dense coat, red with cream markings, curly tail, prick ears, sharp muzzle, black nose, bright brown eyes, very alert, intelligent expression. Current on all vac's. Very housebroken. About 35 lbs, about 20 inches at shoulder. Excellent health. Teeth cleaned Nov. 2007. Gentle, loving, non-aggressive with humans. She is willing to give kisses, but not overwhelming about it. She is quite funny and playful, and does flips in the air when she is happy and excited, such as seeing people she hasn't seen in a while. She may try to avoid very aggressive, assertive people, but is not hostile. She has high energy, with a very intelligent, loyal, alpha personality. She's a very good watchdog - barks at trespassers, but not excessively. She likes to lie close to the front door or be watchful and alert in a front window when inside; likes to bask in the sun when outside. Cora requires a caregiver with prior dog training experience; we prefer someone who has had a Jindo, or other Asiatic, spitz-type breeds (Akita, chow, malamute, etc.) Her big issue is that she is completely unsocialized to other animals. She behaves well on leash around other dogs, but is very protective and territorial about her own home space. So she must be an only dog. And she has a very strong instinct to chase and catch small moving things, so cannot live with other types of pets -- even birds -- and needs a secure 6 foot fenced yard for exercise. Cora is very good and safe around children; however, we believe most children do not have the discernment or judgment to manage her - there is too much risk that a child will take her out off-leash, or accidentally let her slip out a door, or allow friends to bring other pets into the house with her. Therefore if adopters have children, they should be at least age 12, and the family should all be equally engaged and committed to Cora's care and training. She enjoys having time outdoors, but we will not let her become a yard dog or junkyard dog. We are willing to place her in a permanent no-kill retirement or rescue facility, if she can have her own indoor-outdoor space and some daily human attention. Cora started out being adopted from L.A. animal control, kept in a backyard pen for 3 years, rescued, fostered by same people who have her now, adopted (for 3 years, 05-08), now back in foster family's hands due to adopter's illness. Legally licensed and microchipped in foster person's name. Cora will be formally placed only after application form submission, reference check, home-check, in-person meeting, and trial visit. Adoption fee ($75-125 sliding scale) to be made as a donation to a mutually agreed-on rescue group. Patricia or Karl 510-527-3273 the-tranquil-ctr@earthlink.net Phone between 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific time, 7 days/wk
11/19/08
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Weezer is an 11 year old spayed female Shepherd-Rotti mix. She
is a true family dog and loves everyone. She is good with dogs,
cats and kids. Unfortunately, her guardians can no longer care
for her due to illness and do not want to take her to the
pound. A very gentle, well behaved soul, she listens well. Is
housebroken. And is used to a doggy door. Quiet girl about 55
pounds. In good health. Please call or e-mail her guardian.
JAY PAUL at jay.paul@verizon.net
or call Jay at
562-881-0654
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Nina is a sweet and
beautiful, gangly, too tall, gentle 7 year old German Shepherd with
huge expressive eyes in which her broken heart shows. Nina was so
devoted and gentle when my mother got really ill. She would lie
next to my mother and her eyes seemed to well with tears every time
the ambulance came to take my mother to the hospital. Every time
that someone would come to the door, she would look beyond them,
desperately hoping to see my mother. And one day she seemed to
realize that my mother was never coming home again. She sighed and
slowly lowered her head, And from that day on her heart has
been broken.
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