Pet Adoption Fund

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Not So Fast! These Dogs Like A Less-Active Lifestyle

Stitch hopes to be adopted soon.

Bambi is a sweet Min-Pin mix.

Springtime is all about taking time to smell the flowers. Some dogs here remind us to stop rushing around and just take it all in. For example, Stitch the shy Lhasa Apso mix, Molly the affectionate black terrier, Rusty the Vizsla, Tiffany the white Skye Terrier/Westie (a delicate “prancing princess”), Butch the Tibetan Mastiff mix, Ernie the Pit Bull mix and Fritz (Chow Chow mix) are each older and enjoy slower strolls.
Vanilla (Labrador Retriever/Shepherd) is a larger, peach-colored girl who waddles. Bow is a big Treeing Walker Coonhound mix who seems to sway, while Dante is a brindle boy with a limp. Ethan the black Chow mix and Chance II (Canaan/Border Collie) simply prefer shorter distances. Tiny Torrie the terrier mix likes being held, and Bambi the pretty Min-Pin mix likes to sit on someone’s lap.
Many chihuahuas at our rescue shelter appreciate a leisurely walk because they’re so small, including Lucky who is overweight. Others encourage a relaxed pace because their personalities are mellow/super sweet/easygoing, such as Preston the cute Cockapoo, Presley the house-trained beagle mix, and Rudolph the friendly white terrier mix.

– L.K., volunteer
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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Unique Kennel Mates & Bevy of Brunettes Available

Fritz and Lucy are eager to meet you.

When a new baby came, Lucy’s family gave her up. After more than a decade being a loyal companion, Fritz was left at a shelter by those he knew and trusted. On paper, recent arrivals Fritz and Lucy seem like opposites. He’s a 12-year-old, mellow dude with an orange, fluffy mane, and she’s a 1.5-year-old, bouncy pup with short black hair. Still, the Siberian Husky/Chow Chow and Labrador Retriever mix get along swell. They’ve even been seen play-wrestling with each other. Watch a video of these two dogs here (below). Both enjoy walks with volunteers, but Lucy can still be timid around strangers. She’s one of numerous black dogs awaiting adoption. Other wonderful black dogs here ready for a second chance include Ethan, a calm gentleman who is part Chow Chow, part Labrador Retriever (shown above right); Bonnie, a sweet Labrador Retriever whose hair has a touch of waves; Sonic, a cute male Labrador Retriever mix who gives kisses; Butch, a small terrier paired with a buddy; Satin, a young and petite female Terrier; Peter Pickles, the house-trained Dachshund mix; Chrissy (also known as Sheba), a precious medium-sized black Lab/Terrier; Mama Mia, a Labrador/Collie with dashes of white; and Molly, the adult Terrier mix with memorable ears.

– L.K., volunteer

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Donations Needed for Thunder's ACL Surgery

To read Thunder's story, and/or to make a donation, please visit http://www.petadoptionfund.org/thunder.html

No amount is too small; and Thunder will forever be grateful. Thank you.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Super Siblings, Bonded Buddies Offer Extra Love

Billie and Andy were worried, young boys with nowhere left to go, when their owner decided to give them up. Bonded siblings that these Border Collie/Labrador Retriever mixes are (seen at left), Billie always makes sure his brother is nearby while out on walks--nuzzling his muzzle to be sure. They are among different duos at our shelter that play together and must be adopted together.

Did you know that the Obama sisters, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are here? Yes, we have dogs named after the President’s daughters, as well as for those famous robbers played by Robert Redford and Paul Newman in a movie. Sasha and Malia are Mini Pinscher pups (shown below right); Butch and Sundance are small-sized pals. Also awaiting adoption are Gina and her brother Dolby (AKA Sweet Pea and Bubba), gorgeous Akita/Shepherd mixes; seniors Brittany and Chrissy; plus good friends Jack and Mama Mia.

On the cats side, needing homes are sweet sisters Lily and Sophie, shy brother and sister Siamese mixes Shiloh and Chloe, plus a threesome named Lucy, Mackenzie and Butterscotch. Do you have room in your heart and home for more than one pet? Contact us to meet these “marvelous multiples.”
– L.K., volunteer

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Fantastic Follow-up to Successful Placement

Thanks for sharing your story!

Here is a wonderful letter from a recent adopter:
Hi folks.
I just wanted to say thank you again for allowing me to adopt Kopie. He is a real joy, and one of the best-mannered dogs I've ever met. He is extremely intelligent and very affectionate. He is great company for my 84-year-old mother, and follows her around the house and sleeps at the foot of her bed. I take him for long walks and play fetch with him. He loves to bring the ball back to me and place it at my feet. Here are a couple of photos of us together. Please feel free to publish this or add it to your website as a success story. Adopting Kopie was a very easy process, and your kind and professional staff were very helpful.

Sincerely yours,
Brian / Los Angeles, CA

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Special-Needs Intakes Require Extra TLC and Financial Commitment

Teri's glaucoma caused a lot of hurt.

Mickey is adjusting to having 3 legs.

   Both Teri the dog and Mickey the cat are recovering after recent traumatic injuries. Teri the Jack Russell Terrier sat shaking at a city shelter with a very swollen, painful eye before her arrival at our rescue. Unfortunately, the eye could not be saved, and had to be removed, but now she's bouncy and better. Meanwhile, a rear leg of the young marmalade tabby we named Mickey was so damaged it had to be amputated. His confidence grows daily.
    A few others with physical challenges who are here awaiting adoption are: Amos the deaf Siamese cat, with hyperthyroidism and a stomach mass; Gracie the Calico mix (mostly blind but can find her food or litter box); Sampson the friendly orange-and-white female (on insulin); Little Bit, an older female feline with diabetes; and Misiu, a gentle Ragamuffin male with mouth lesions.
    On the dog side is Remmy, a little guy with failing back legs; Benny the blind Min-Pin (diabetes); Champ the Chow Chow/Golden Retriever with a bad hip and limp; and Sparky Boy, a Peke on meds for seizures. Surgery survivors include Jasper and Kirby (each has one eye now); Kellie and Otis (each had a torn ACL); and Lenny, a Fox Terrier/Chihuahua (healed broken leg).
     More than ever, the number of our medical cases are at all-time high, while monetary donations
are at all-time low. Your support is much appreciated, and will assist us in reaching out to more in need. To donate, please visit http://www.petadoptionfund.org/donation.html. Thank you! For more
about our medical cases, please visit http://www.petadoptionfund.org/medicalneeds.html

Monday, December 17, 2012

Give Homeless Pets Hope and Happiness

Meow! I'm Sari, only 5 months old.

Meow! I'm Nokia, a Siamese mix.

As we embrace the holiday season with wishes of peace, joy and love, we thank every donor whose contributions provide haven, hearts and help for all of our “furry residents.” That includes three kittens rounded up after escaping a box with no lid left near a busy street: Sari the Tortie-colored girl; Nokia the female Siamese mix; and Sunrise, an affectionate male orange tabby. Each will be only five months old this December.

Meow! I'm Sunrise, a male kitten.

Although this year is ending, the necessity of animal rescue never does. Remi is a handsome purebred Vizsla whose life was in jeopardy at the pound. He’s safe now at our shelter, awaiting adoption. Come by soon to meet this medium-sized dog who longs to be someone’s loyal companion. Another recent intake is Brandon the young German Shepherd. Constantly tied-up as a puppy, he has abundant energy and eagerness. Luckily, we were able to intervene when Brandon was being taken to the pound.

Just like each month in 2013, each dog and cat here has something different to offer. Find out which ones could be your next family member! – L.K., volunteer (UPDATE: all adopted!)