Jessie is looking for a new home where she can be the princess of her own castle.  This beautiful 3 and ½ year old shepherd mix is sweet as can be with adults and children but prefers not to be in the company of other dogs.  The ideal home for her would be with someone who has, or is willing to get, experience with obedience training a large breed dog.  Jessie has had some training and her manners have improved but she’ll never be a dog park dog.  What she is, however, is a sweet, loving and faithful companion who is looking for a family to call her own.  She is spayed, up to date on shots and microchipped.  For more information, please contact Evelyn at (661)264-3361 or desertsky84@yahoo.com

Meet Manny (bottom) and Moe! (top)   These 1 year old brothers were saved when their family was about to dump them at a very high kill shelter.  Manny and Moe are Shepherd mixes. Moe is more like a mini Shep whereas his brother Manny looks very Rhodesian/Shepherd mix.  Both kids are happy just frolicking in a yard playing and lounging with one another; they are the best buddies we have ever met and are pretty much inseparable.  One looks to the other for security and guidance constantly.  Both Manny and Moe are currently in a foster home and patiently waiting for their time to come.  They are medium energy level and would be great family "hang around the house" dogs, happy with a walk every so often.....but very content hanging around the house and yard.  They are very much in love with one another, but can be placed separately if need be in order to find these loverboys a forever home.  Manny and Moe love kids, love all people, men, women, whoever...they just adore getting pets & love as much as possible.  They are such people dogs and are extremely loyal to their special person or family.  Manny is the goofier of the two as he loves to play fetch, tug of war, and entertain himself with dog toys.  Moe is the kissier one, taking every opportunity to give you a doggy bath full of licks and kisses! Both are wonderfully crate-trained and behave themselves quite nicely without complaining when it's time to go in there.  If you are interested in meeting "frick or frack" as I affectionately call them, please do not hesitate to call Stephanie at 310.497-0472 or email steffpaige@aol.com.    

REDHEADS HAVE MORE FUN!!!

Hi there, my name is CASSIE.
I was abandoned in the rural area of Kern County and spent five weeks
at the Kern County Shelter… ugh…my time was up but luckily my
guardian angel rescued me and now I am thriving and so happy.

I am as cute as I can be… and confident, spunky, yet mellow, sweet, and
loving.  I’m six months old and I weigh 27 pounds.  I love dogs and cats
and adult humans,  but not kids.  My favorite hobbies are squeaky toys,
 tennis balls and WATER!!!   (that’s the lab part of me…).
I love car rides, cuddling and watching tv with you.

I am a typical energetic pup and I get  into mischief so only a stay at
home/work at home mom/pop will do. Its important I have a doggy buddy at home with the same happiness and zest for life as me so we can play, play,  play. 

If you are patient and tolerant and will cherish me, treat me with respect, kindness and lots of love and promise its for keeps, email me at: wildheartedlassy@yahoo.com

I'm trying to place this loving pit bull family of 3. I am not any type of rescue organization, I own a pet sitting business, but can never turn my head and will always help an animal whenever the need be. I have already found a home for 1 of their pups and am currently residing in a rental house in Torrance that is in foreclosure and will be required to move pretty soon. I do not want to be forced to take them to the shelter, I'd prefer to find them foster or forever homes. :(

Big Daddy, the male, approximately 2-3 years old, was originally tied up to a fence, to fight other pit bulls on the other side of the fence, while his puppy, approximately 12 weeks old, was thrown into the yard as bait! I ran into the yard and rescued the pup. Later that evening, I found the mommy, approximately 2-3 years old), walking alongside the railroad tracks, close to the yard with her other identical looking pup.

I took all the dogs to get spayed and neutered and now I'm looking for assistance in fostering and or finding a forever home for this adorable and loving pit bull family. They CANNOT be around other dogs or other animals. They are a bonded pair! Please help!

I also rescued 2 other very dog friendly, sociable, playful lab mix puppies. They are spayed/neutered and vaccinated and also looking for forever homes.

Please contact me if you are interested in fostering or adopting any of these wonderful dogs.Thank you!
Laurie Bershin
Owner of CRITTER CARE
www.critter-care.com or call ( 310)292-2430

Jessie and Callie were rescued out of their foreclosing home a day after the county left an impound notice on their door.  Jessie is severely underweight.  They have been seen by a vet, they are up to date on their shots, they were already spayed, they have baths, new collars and leashes, dog beds and a couple of toys. They are in a VERY TEMPORARY foster situation right now with a friend of mine and they really need to get into their new furever home. 

Fifteen year old Callie is still very active and keeps up just great with the 5 year old Jessie.  The vet said that Callie is in great health and looks like she is around 11.  They are wonderful together and we would prefer to keep them together if possible (but if not…we will split them up if we have to).  Jessie loves to run and play and roll around on the grass.  The owners stated that they are great with kids, other dogs and cats and they seem to love people.  They also love to sleep which is apparently what they do A LOT!  They are house broken and typically sleep through the night!!!  We are looking for someone with a big heart and a willingness to take these girls in and give them the loving home they deserve.
Please call or email me today with interest or questions.  Thanks!!!
Geri Bekmanis
(760)445-0360
geribekmanis@gmail.com

I rescued this beauty from the Canoga Park Animal Shelter a little over a year ago.  After spending and  putting in time with her I realized that she was infact trained and highly intelligent. She obeys commands on first request, and waits politely at the door to do her business. She lives to please her people and loves their company.  Twila is a black german shepherd with a possible hint of lab (she looks mainly shepherd to me) she is around 6 years of age and appears to be in good health, she could afford to lose a few pounds. She loves to go on short walks and is great on a leash. She enjoys the beach, dog park, going on a boat, she hikes and camps as well!. She currently lives with a large male german shepherd who she gets along with great. Twila loves people of all shapes and sizes even children. Twila has a mellow temperment and enjoys relaxing for the most part of her day. I feel that Twila would be best in a home where she can be around people most of the time, and be supervised throughout the day. She does well being confined for short periods of time in a room. If you are looking for a mellow girl to add to your family Twila is the girl for you! Please contact me with any questions or to express interest by email at anytime of the day. My name is Jennifer, I can be reached at Jetta2jen@gmail.com. 

Pickles realizes there is something going on at home, he doesn’t realize in two weeks the family is moving and he isn’t going along.  He needs a new home right away. He needs a loyal forever home!

Name: PICKLES
Breed: Labrador/Shepherd mix
Age: approx 4 yrs old
Weight: 80 lbs
Sex:. Neutered male
History:   After 2 1/2 years we have been forced to move from a house to an apartment and are unable to bring him along due to pet size/weight restrictions.  
Habits:  Loves to run around in the yard (or park).  He doesn't bark but he howls for attention or to alert us of something.
Photos: Seen here with my 7 year old son last month.  Pickles just loves to be rubbed down and loved on. Responds to sit, no, shake (shakes your hand), stay.

Please help us find a home for him soon.  We can only keep him for another 2-4 weeks at most.  Thanks!

Sincerely, 
Angel Dizon - Anaheim, CA
626-252-3435 (cell)

Heaven Can Wait Animal Society is desperately trying to find a home for Gabby.  She is a 5 or 6 year old German shepherd mix who is currently enrolled in our Pups on Parole program. Gabby has a long history with HCWS.  She was found running down a highway several years ago and was rescued by our volunteers.  She was adopted by a woman who moved around a lot and ultimately could no longer take care of Gabby.  The woman returned her to HCWS.  Now Gabby is at the prison program, but she is having a difficult time adjusting.  And to make matters worse, the one inmate she bonded with is being taken out of the Pups on Parole program.

Gabby is a wonderful dog and will be a good companion for anyone who understands the needs of a large dog with lots of energy.  She knows many commands and is a loving dog with a big personality.  She doesn't understand why her life keeps changing and needs a permanent human guardian she can count on. Here is the link so you can see Gabby's picture and read more about her:
 http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15075694  or go to  www.hcws.org and click on adoptions. If you know of someone that would like to meet Gabby, please leave your name and number at the Heaven Can Wait office: 702-227-5555.  Tell the operator you are calling about Gabby and you would like them to contact Sharon or Mary Ellen.

Harley is the sweetest, most engaging, lovely, well mannered German Shepherd lady you'll ever meet.  She's a fun and happy girl (her tail is always wagging), she loves people and begs with her beautiful face and sweet soulful eyes to come and say hi and they always do.  She was gentle with some children who petted her and was pals with a small dog with whom she shared a run at the shelter.  Harley met some cats - one nice cat and one not so nice and she wasn't interested in either one.  When you hang out with her, she checks in every so often, gives you kisses and waits for you to give her some nice body scratches.  She's alert and interested in the world; its smells and sounds and people so short walks would suit her just fine.  She doesn't ask for much but she will give you love, joy, a rich life, and a true friendship based on the wisdom she has gained over the years.  Meet Harley and experience her magical qualities.  Contact Tiffany at tiffanycgsr@sbcglobal.net.

My name is Daniel Perez and I found a German Shepherd mix running in the street (Carson St.) on a recent morning. She was running in and out of the lanes on both sides of the street, so I picked her up. She had a tag, so I called the number and the gentleman I spoke to said he'd given her away and he would pick her up unless I wanted her. I told him, "yes" even though I did not mean it because she was very emaciated and I didn't trust his story. Her name is Mailey, she is between 6 and 8 months, and she is a very sweet dog (she does great around my 7 month old daughter). Mailey is a great family dog with a special need. I took her to my aunt and uncle, who are veterinarians, who took x-rays of her chest and found that she has megaesophagus. This means that her esophagus is enlarged (in Mailey's case 8 times the normal size and my uncle said "she's like a bird!") and food gets caught in her esophagus and can't easily make it's way down to her stomach (probably the biggest factor in why she was emaciated) and making her proned to vomiting. She needs to be on a high calorie diet and to have her food bowls elevated. Eating multiple small meals instead of 1 or 2 big meals also helps. Mailey appears to be putting on weight and her belly is definitely full (it was empty when I found her). I have started house breaking her but she is not house broken yet (I think a dog crate would do the trick), have taught her how to sit and started teaching her how to lie down. I never wanted to keep her, but compassion will not let me take her to the pound. She has improved leaps and bounds since I've brought her home. I would like to keep her, but there is no way I can afford her or give her the attention she needs (I have a 7 month old who takes much of my time and I am unemployed with no prospects yet on the horizon). Mailey needs a special person who is willing to give her the extra time and attention, along with the right food and medicine, so that she can live a happy life. If you would like more information or to meet Mailey, please call me at (310)698-9764 or email me at dprodeje97@aol.com.

Shadow is a 3 year old, spayed female German Shepherd.  We love her very much and we are eager to find a good home for her as we can no longer keep her. She is a good dog, and she has been great with our kids, but she does not get along with our other female dog (a small Terrier mix). Please call or email for more information or to arrange to meet Shadow. Thanks.
Chris Wiggins (760)519-7090, cjwiggins@verizon.net

Popeye is a handsome 1 year old german shepherd. He was living on the streets for 2 weeks with his pal, Orville, before anyone realized that he didn't have a home.  Now he is safe and sound with his foster daddy.  Popeye gets along with other dogs, maybe with cats, and children.  He weighs about 70 pounds and he is housebroken with a doggy door.  He is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, fecal test done, microchipped, and frontlined. 

Contact terrell at 323-385-8993 or tc2806@hotmail.com.

Hi, this is Quartz.  He's a 1 year old male Husky.  He was given up by his owner because the other dogs in the household didn't like him.  So now Quartz needs a new home.  He gets along with my dogs, He's okay with cats, and he's good with children.  He weighs about 50 pounds and he is housebroken with a doggy door.  Quartz has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, fecal test done, and frontlined. 
Contact Terrell at 323-385-8993 or tc2806@hotmail.com.   

Odie is a sweet 1 year old shepherd mix that was rescued from Hanford Animal Control and needs a home.  She was very thin and scared when I got her but has come a long way in the time I have had her.  Odie is outgoing, very affectionate, and loves children and adults.  No other dog issues whatsoever and cats are fine also as long as they are not sprinting by because she loves to chase and play.  I think she is going to be pretty decent size due to her big feet and she is spayed and up to date on her shots. I live in town and have one to many dogs and took her in because of the bad shape she was in.  Odie has been in the house but not that much.  She's doing well on housebreaking but still has an accident now and then when she gets excited. She is not a fence jumper but will dig a good hole if allowed.  I give her plenty of things to chew on so the digging is very minimal.  We go for walks daily if the weather permits and she loves water but does not like to have a bath.  She would make a wonderful family addition to whoever adopts her.  For more information, please contact Jennifer of the Bar Z Ranch Rescue in Lemoore (just south of Fresno) at jgvanert@comcast.net.

This handsome 5 year old is Sarge. He's tall but skinny and weighs about 60 pounds but hopefully the healthier he gets the bigger he'll get. I found him wandering the streets and he looked like he hadn't eaten in weeks, so I brought him home, got him healthy and gave him lots of food.  I would love to keep him but I already have 3 dogs and not enough room for another.  He's been neutered, is up to date on all his vaccinations and is microchipped.  He's really good with people, he just wants to cuddle and be petted. Sarge has been really good with my 3 other dogs (2 small and 1 big) but he gets territorial whenever my friends bring their dogs over.  He's potty trained and understands the word "no" surprisingly well. He's an inside dog but loves to be outside; he can jump high but not high enough to get over fences.  He needs training but he walks great on a leash, sometimes goes side to side to smell everything but never pulls.  My name is Stephanie and I can be reached at (714)686-5268 or soccerchick2and6@yahoo.com.  Please help me find him a good home!

Buddy is a gorgeous purebred German Shepherd who is around 5-6 years old.  This is a big boy about 120 lbs and very tall.  I met Buddy as he ran up to me at 87th + Main Streets in South Central L.A. with a paw that looked as though it was sliced in half, dripping blood all over the pavement, with an old dirty rope hanging from his neck.  He was not difficult to catch, since he ran right up to me and sat as if I had given him a command.  He was filthy, very thin and full of fleas.  We assumed that  he was dumped off on the street in front of our mobile spay/neuter clinic because of his injured paw.  It looked like he tore his paw on razor wire.  After a month of  care, he was ready for his forever home but no one has ever applied for Buddy.  He is a special dog that will not immediately bond with you.  He is the type of dog that needs to learn to trust you.  Once he understands that you are kind, he is a big puppy, very affectionate and gentle.  He plays well with dogs, walks beautifully on a leash, knows basic obedience, and is housetrained.  So far, 2008, 2009 have not been Buddy's years to find his forever home.  We are hopeful that we can find him a home very soon.  He would do best in a home with an experienced dog owner.  Buddy would be overjoyed to live with a female dog or two!  Please call 818-407-4145 or apply to adopt Buddy at www.downtowndogrescue.org.

Tucker is a very happy and mellow GORGEOUS Shepherd mix in Los Angeles, CA who is available for adoption. He weighs 65 lbs. and is about a year old. He was rescued from an oil refinery junkyard by a good samaritan who didn't want to see him dumped at the shelter. He's very laid back and likes playing with some other dogs. He loves playing ball, playing with his toys, and being with his human. He is SUCH a good boy who is just waiting for his forever home. Could it be you? Contact karageorge@aol.com if interested in meeting him! FOSTER URGENTLY NEEDED. He is up to date on all shots, neutered and microchipped.

Hi, this is Payday.  She is a 4 month old female Pit mix.  Her owners weren't taking good care of her but fortunately they were willing to give her up.  Now she is living in a new home waiting for her forever home.  She is a typical puppy.  She loves to play and romp but she'll run to her new daddy when the older and bigger dogs get too rough.  She is learning to be housebroken with a doggy door and she weighs about 20 pounds.  She is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and Frontlined.  Contact Terrell at 323-385-8993 or tc2806@hotmail.com.

Sophie is a beautiful 4 year old black German Shepherd. She has been through obedience training, she does have a high prey drive but is a good girl and very protective and alerts if she hears noises.  Sophie gets excited and barks when she initially sees another dog, but once she meets them (as long as they are not too small) she calms down and is okay. She is a bit of a puller on walks for the first 1/4 mile but calms down after that.  She eats either Proplan Sentitive Stomach(Salmon) or Natures Rescipe(Venision) due to food allergies and takes medication daily as well.  Due to a divorce, I’ve had to move and I don’t have a safe place for Sophie.   If I was in a better situation I would keep my dear girl but I need to find a home for her now. 

T.J.is a 1 year old German Shepherd mix. He is neutered and up to date on his shots. He is sweet natured, but of course he's still a puppy so very rambunctious. He likes to chew, so he needs bones frequently and goes through them quickly. He needs basic training, but unfortunately we cannot find the time right now to get him that. He is potty trained and crate trained. He really does well in his crate and likes it. He loves to run in the hills and chase sticks and balls. He doesn't do well yet on his leash, but training I think would be helpful.
He does fine with other animals and lives with a large and small dog and a cat, but they definately need to stick up for themselves or he will mess with them. Please email daveshane1@charter.net or call 951-780-8919 for additional info.We live in Riverside.

I’m such a sweet boy… and my new name is Casey.  Some kind ladies up at the Wildlife Way Station saw me wandering… lost… feeling scared… and they opened the car door and I jumped right in!  They think I’m probably a weimaraner/boxer mix and I’ll go along with that because they think I’m really handsome.  I had no tags, no ID on me… they think someone didn’t love me very much and just wanted me to go away.  I’m about 2 years old and if you are interested in me, the kind lady who found me will have me neutered (whatever that means!)  I also come with a year’s free food.  Wow!  I think I’m a bargain.  Please help and give me the home I so want.  I promise I’ll be yours forever! After all, I’m a dog and I don’t think I fit in real well at the Waystation where I’m all alone in a cage.  Please call Kat Campbell at (818)889-5201 if you think you are the answer to all my prayers.

TEN MONTH OLD FEMALE SHEPHERD NEEDS A FOREVER HOME
This is Raka. She was abandoned at a foreclosure in West LA. She is full of life and love! She is a big puppy still. She has boundless energy and loves to play. She is great with other dogs and would be best suited with a dog companion that is also active. She could also be an only dog with an active owner. She is very affectionate and is great with people. We are looking for a wonderful forever home for her. She is up on her shots and is microchipped and spayed. If you are interested please email Linzi@linziglass.com 
Or call Linzi at 310 880-3861