Adopt Me – Page 7 – Downtown Dog Rescue

NORTH CENTRAL SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: WENDY #A1103762

Notes from a shelter volunteer:

Shelter says she was an owner surrender because she was getting beaten up by other dogs. She is very submissive and dog-friendly.

AND she’s impossibly cute and only 15 months old!

My name is Wendy and I am a spayed female,

tan Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix.

The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 3 months old.

I have been at the shelter since Jun 03, 2010

Wendy is in the following facility:

$117 Adoption fee include spay/neuter surgery (all animals will be sterilized prior to release), Vaccinations, Microchip & Dog License for City of LA residents

NORTH CENTRAL ANIMAL CARE CENTER

3201 Lacy Street

Los Angeles, CA 90031

Voice: (888) 452-7381

Mondays – Closed (Emergencies Only)

Tuesday thru Saturday (8:00AM – 5:00PM)

Sunday – (11:00AM – 5:00PM)

PITStop Community Assist: MOCA, PITBULL needs a new home

A Plea from Sal

Moca was a rescue dog, and now unfortunately we are losing our house and moving into an apartment, we have had her for over 2 years and now we are being forced to leave our home, our deadline is by July 12th to move out of our house and into the apartment. She is spayed and all her shots are current, she is a loving dog.

Please help.

Thank you.

sal.s.samour@gmail.com

DAMIEN’S RESCUE DIARY: #5 Damien Meets his new favorite dog and it’s an Oreo Cookie!

Damien had a very big week last week, he had his first adoption interview on Saturday morning and on Sunday he met his new favorite dessert, a little pit bull mix named Oreo Cookie. Of the two activities, Oreo has been his new obsession. They run together, roll in the saw dust, bite each other’s legs, nonstop action with the help of Pepper, Medira, Edwina, his former favorite and Sunshine. He can take or leave Curtis and Bruno alone and Precious still won’t give him the time of day because she is far too busy playing with Clancy.

On Saturday, Damien met Junie a young pit bull that was rescued by a nice young couple from the North Central Shelter back in March. They are looking for a playmate for their girl but don’t want another HIGH ENERGY dog like Junie. Damien, in my eyes, was the perfect match. They played and chased each other but Damien quickly was tired and laid down frog style panting. They went home to think about Damien and we haven’t heard back from them yet but we are hopeful. Even if it doesn’t work out, it was a good first interview and two hours of playing and questions went extremely well!

There is so much work involved in preparing and showing a dog that is rescued. As we always tell each other at adoptions, the rescuing of the dog off the street is probably the easiest part. It’s the countless hours of care, exercise and adoptions for often months that takes true dedication. I want to thank all of the volunteers who take Damien and some of the other DDR dogs out every Saturday to Petco to show them for adoption, often leaving without any applications or so much as an interest in any of the dogs. Regardless, the dogs and I appreciate your time and effort.

Another good week for Damien who has a permanent smile on his face, if you believe that dogs smile. I sure do when I look at Damien and Oreo Cookie play!

PITStop Community Assist: PITBULL needs a new home

A plea from Bryan C. Clarke

A friend passed away recently and left behind his Pitbull Terrier. The dog is at least 7 years old. It was well cared for by his previous owner and it has been around families so it is accustomed to people. My friend loved this dog so I really would like to find a home for it. The dog is currently in a kennel in the Los Angeles area.

I have been trying to find a home, but so far I have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, some of the family who are responsible for the dog are becoming impatient and are hinting that they would rather put the dog the sleep then continue looking for a home. I have convinced them to wait a little longer, but time is running out. I cannot take the dog because of the rules where I live and the family members of my deceased friend do not want to take on the dog either.

ghostface has had all his shots. The dog was walked within a neighborhood where other dogs were and as far as I know there were no incidents with other dogs. This dog was pampered to an extent as he lived within the house with the owner. However, he was occasionally taken to parks and areas to run and exercise.

I know the family will be making a final decision on the dog’s fate soon as they cannot continue to pay the kennel fees for much longer.

If you are interested, please contact Brian at (310) 237-5345
or by email at: clarkebr@msu.edu

THANK YOU!

DAMIEN’S RESCUE DIARY: #4 FIRST BIG OUTDOOR ADOPTION EVENT

Another great week for Damien! He continues to do well, playing with more and more dogs, males and females. In fact, he now barks when I enter the kennel, as if to say, “Hey, don’t forget about me. Let me out to play!” Last Sunday, Sandy and the volunteers took lots of dogs, including Damien, to a big outdoor adoption event in Irvine. Damien rode in the car very well with volunteers Jennifer and Pete, the same couple that rescued and adopted out Rambo.

According to the volunteers, Damien was wonderful, very social with all the people who came by to visit with our dogs and all the dogs in our booth and walking with perspective adopters. No applications, again for Damien but what a great day he had on Sunday. When Jennifer brought him back to the kennel, late Sunday evening, Damien crashed out, laying in his crate, on his back, so tired. He ate dinner than happily went into his run for the night.

I took some new photos of Damien, playing with some of his friends. It’s tough to get a photo of Damien because he always chasing someone. This is one HAPPY BOY who needs his forever home. If you can’t adopt Damien, please tell your friends about this wonderful dog who loves other dogs and children and would probably do just fine with a kitty in the home.

DAMIEN’S ADOPTION PAGE ON PETFINDER.COM
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Lori’s Corner: Pepper, a dog that touched my heart

If there were ever a dog that I was tempted to keep even though she is so adoptable, it would be Pepper. From the moment I laid eyes on her, I knew, she needed to get out of her horrible situation.

Her story is that she was attacked by an aggressive dog and he tore part of her leg off. The person did not take her to a vet and the leg healed on its own, without any professional veterinarian care. I can only imagine the severe pain that this sweet dog endure and yet she still loves other dogs, plays really well on her three good legs and is learning to trust people. Who could blame her, consider, it was a person’s fault that she lost her leg due to carelessness and being overwhelmed with too many dogs on one property.

I have to admit, when I watch her play, really running hard, enjoying herself with all of her new friends, Sasha, Edwina, Charlie and Bruno, I get tears in my eyes. She is a dog that makes me want to do more for all of the other “Peppers” that are out there that need help. South Los Angeles, Watts and Compton are full of stray dogs and dogs that have been injured in dog fights, hit by cars and just plain neglect.

If you can’t adopt one of our dogs, please consider sponsoring a dog in need. Pepper is ready for her forever home, please spread the word about this wonderful dog!

DEB’S DOG OF THE WEEK: What in a name: Baby Girl from West LA Shelter

What’s in a name: Baby Girl

This week I’m writing about a dog named Baby Girl. Now, you may have heard of former DDR dog Baby Girl that was one of the sweetest dogs around. Luckily, that Baby Girl was adopted and is in a wonderful forever home. I am not writing about DDR’s Baby Girl, but another Baby Girl, who is currently for adoption at West LA Shelter.

When I first met West LA’s Baby Girl, she immediately reminded me of DDR’s Baby Girl. OK, so one is black and the other is white. And yes, they obviously have the same name. But it’s their wonderful temperaments that are so similar. Both arrived super shy, under-socialized, and felt more comfortable around other dogs than people…but oh, so sweet and loving and wouldn’t hurt a fly.

So why feature West LA’s Baby Girl? Exactly for the reasons I mentioned above. She’s shy and under-socialized! As sweet as she is, this is what makes her a tough adoption. She went to the big Best Friend’s adoption event and it was clear that all the activity (loud noises, wind blowing, crowds of people) was overwhelming for her. At the shelter, different volunteers take her out of her kennel, but the variety of exposure she gets is limited. She needs a person that has the patience to help build her confidence and see her full potential.

When DDR’s Baby Girl arrived with Lori, she had the benefit of Lori spending lots of time with her to socialize her, introduce her to new things and help her come out of her shell so that she would be ready for her forever home.

West LA’s Baby Girl is looking for that same chance. It may not take long to get to get her out of her shell, but time can be a dog’s worst enemy at a city shelter and she’s been there since March 22. If you’re thinking about adopting, please consider meeting Baby Girl (ID# A1101726) at West LA Shelter.

West LA Shelter

11361 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles 90064

Shelter Numbers:

213 485-0494

213 485-0495

213 485-0496

Hours: Tue-Sat: 8-5, Sun: 11-5, Closed Mondays

LA ANIMAL SERVICES WEBSITE

DAMIEN’S RESCUE DIARY: #3 FIRST ADOPTION EVENT

This past week was a big one for Damien. On Thursday, volunteer Linda Bruce picked him up and took him over to the Amanda Foundation hospital where he was neutered. He was a good boy in the car, good on the leash and all the staff loved him. When I picked him up Thursday evening, he was pretty wiped out and happy to get into my car, safe in his crate, with Clancy in the passenger seat. He slept all the way home and was tired that evening. Friday, he was feeling good and proceeded with his normal routine.

Saturday was his first outing to Petco Adoptions. Again, he was a very good boy. Kathryn came out and took some great photos and Sandy told me that he was a good boy, very friendly with all the customers’ dogs and all the customers in the store. Only one sad point, he was head shy, as if someone hit him in the head if you make a sudden move with your hand anywhere near him. I’ve sure seen this when working with him at the kennel. He is getting better.

This is a great dog, very social, who doesn’t have one application yet. He is now up on Petfinder.com and is available and ready to start his new life. Please share Damien’s journey to his forever home with anyone you think might be interested in adopting him. Next week, his first Pit bull Training School class at the Coliseum!