SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: CHELSEA HAS TILL THURSDAY MORNING! A1130561
CHELSEA PUPPY (NOT CLINTON) IS CONSIDERING MARRIAGE TOO
(BUT FIRST SHE NEEDS OUT ALIVE — BY THURSDAY A.M.)
SHE’D PROBABLY WANT TO LIVE WITH YOU FIRST
BUT, SHE’S CAUTIOUS, CONSIDERING ALL HER OPTIONS
IF IT DOESN’T WORK OUT — SHE’S ALWAYS GOT HER TOYS
Watch this hilarious video of her in action
Chelsea Puppy (A1130561, just 4 months old, pit face but the softest, furriest body, no idea what breed — on alert for demodex and URI that need treatment as she hasn’t responded enough to meds in the shelter — scheduled to die yesterday — but this sprite was granted an extra 48 hours because she is so sweet!!!! — needs out by Thursday 8 a.m.) is as funny as a puppy can be. When she saw a tennis ball, she sprang into action. Stuffing it in her mouth she ran around underneath the furniture non-stop. Oops, she saw the squeaky toy — she tried to grab both toys in her mouth — but that wouldn’t work. We had to laugh at her silliness. Chelsea has been kenneled with a number of other dogs and LOVES TO PLAY!!! She was just in with a bonded pair — that included a 6-year old rottweiler — and our puppy was best friends with them as well. We were hooked the minute we took her out of the kennel and know that you will be as well. Don’t let this puppy die!!!! She’s 110% full of life.
Call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or (213) 485-0119. And kindly let us know that she is in your arms at last.
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PITStop Community Assist: CARL & DELILAH
DELILAH – 6 years old
CARL – 3 years old
My name is Stacy and I volunteer at the Los Angeles County, Agoura Animal Shelter. Carl has been with us since December, though he did get adopted last June, but went to a young man with a low fence. He claims Carl jumped his fence twice, but I believe there might of been more of an issue with the parents. He did return Carl and then adopted a pit mix puppy.
Carl wants nothing more than to please his human. While at the shelter he did not like 3 male dogs, however, he has played with several. Anywhere from small to large. He finally met his true love, Delilah. Delilah came to us last Feb and was expecting pups any day. We believe she is part lab and most of her pups looked like labs. All pups were placed but sadly she has not found a home yet.
Carl and Delilah fell in love. They go out to play yards together, spend time in our real room and also share a kennel. Carl is such a gentleman. He lets her eat first and even gives up his toys when she wants one. He is such a deserving soul and we would love nothing more than for both to find a home together.
Carl was also on one of the news stations as pet of the week. Sadly, nothing became of his one minute of fame. Though he was fabulous.
Right now Carl is in danger of losing his life. At some point soon, the same fate could hold true for his girlfriend. We have a large volunteer base and these two are the volunteers favorites. We are begging for help. We can handle the transport but we need a safe place for him to go or preferably the two. I believe if Carl had his girlfriend he could be happy in pretty much any situation. They love to lounge in the real room and are very well behaved as they are left along for hours.
If there is anything you can do for either of our babies, please let me know. If you now of another reputable 501c3 that may be interested, please pass on this information. Carl is running out of time. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
You can contact me at this email address or call me at 818-640-1302.
LORI’S CORNER: Operation Safety Net Weekend
It was a really busy weekend for Operation Safety Net. We rescued four dogs that belong to homeless men that are their constant companions.
In the case of Felix’s pit bull, she had been in the shelter because she bit someone, a provoked attack, where they live in Sycamore Park. A long time breeder, he didn’t want to spay her. When we told him “no deal” he made the right choice, had her spayed, we paid all the fees, had her microchipped and they will be reunited today when he picks her up from the vet where she was spayed.
On Saturday morning, I went over to the South LA shelter with Wolf, who lives on 60th Street with three dogs. Three dogs is a little too much to handle for one man living on the street, so we agreed to take the two long time dogs, Dude and Princess out and return them to Wolf’s spot. Marla, his recent street rescue would be coming into our kennel after she is spayed and heals up. Tears of joy, from a man who has been living on the street for ten long hard years. The dogs are all that he has in the world for companionship and protection. He felt very vulnerable without his dogs and wow, they were so happy to see him when he got them out of the shelter! Everyone is now licensed, microchipped, has dog houses, fully compliant.
Without the suport of donors for Operation Safety Net, none of this would be possible. Total paid out for these two rescues was over $850. None of the dogs that we bailed out would have been adopted, all are large breed dogs and of the four dogs, three were pit bulls.
FRIDAY SHOUT OUTS – Giving Thanks!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO BIRTHDAY DONORS
FROM DDR Volunteer ROBIN SKOV
(aka mama to DDR alum AVA)
AVA
AVAA huge thank you to all my fab friends and family who donated to Downtown Dog Rescue’s Operation Safety Net program for my birthday! My goal was not only met, it was doubled!! Woo-hoo!! Thank you, thank you, thank you on behalf of all the animals you have helped through this awesome program!
Katherine Ruffner
Tracy Jagger
Beth Quimby
Laura Menck
Lisa Blau
Deborah Johnson
Sharon S Skov Key
Jessica Cliver
Bark & Purr Alliance Fund
Thomas Symczak
Paul Dirmeyer
Ruben Valencia
Mandy Miers LaPuma
Cecilia Castro
Carole Boswell
Lisa Dulyea
Helping Robin give thanks is our OPERATION SAFETY NET pittie mascot, SIMON!
Hello everyone, I’m Simon!
Thank you so much for raising $400 for DDR
through Robin’s Birthday wish!!!!
We were so excited to get the news!!!!!!
Here is our latest OPERATION SAFETY NET success story
as told by
my rescuer and founder of DDR, Lori Weise!
TASHA AND SHEBA
Tasha has lived on Skid Row since 1998. She has always known Sheba but recently became her official owner after her last owner picked dope over his dog. Every night, Tasha would dress Sheba up in her pajamas, keeping her warm and comfortable, especially now that she has slight hip problems.
Sheba getting ready for bed in Skid Row
They go everywhere together, everyday until someone accused Sheba of biting them and Animal Control took her away two weeks ago. Tasha lost all, hope did not contact me and I couldn’t find her. Central City East Security Team and Downtown Dog Rescue worked together to locate Tasha, set up a time and date to pick her up and go get her baby. The day was today at […]
PITStop Community Assist: GOOSE!
My dog is still missing and I miss him terribly. I’m not giving up so I’m reaching out to all dog rescue organizations again should my little guy end up at your rescue organization.
I’ve attached pictures of him and a flyer. Please keep an eye out for him should he end up at your shelter/rescue organization. I miss him terribly and search for him all of the time. He’s on Craig’s list, Find Fido, K-9 alert, Pet Harbor and a few other sites. I check the local and county shelters on-line every day and I visit them on the weekends, but I haven’t had any luck. I’ve had numerous sightings all over downtown Los Angeles (Santa Fe and 7th, 3rd and Boyle, Maple, Washington, Grand, Olympic, Central) basically all over downtown Los Angeles.
I’ve included a flyer and pictures of my little guy. He’s out there all alone and he doesn’t know the area. I live in Pasadena and he went missing from a Doggy Day care center in Downtown Los Angeles.
Thanks very much and please keep my little guy in your prayers.
Jacqueline Gutierrez
jacqueline.gutie@gmail.com
(626) 215-1332 or (213) 430-6012
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LAST SEEN 5/18/10
Grand & Washington in Downtown LA
Breed: Chihuahua Mix (some say he is part Pomeranian others say part min pin; he looks like a fox) reddish brown coat
Color: Brown coat with a few black hairs on his back and white on his chest
Coat: Medium length (not smooth coated, meaning not super short hair)
Size: Small; approximately 11 lbs (may have lost weight as he’s been lost for over a month)
Age: Around 3 to 5 years old (I rescued him 2 1/2 yrs ago, so I’m not sure of his exact age)
Altered: Yes (but at first glance it doesn’t appear that he his fixed but he is)
Unique Identifying marks: Front paws are white (one more so than the other
He had a black collar on with spikes and a tag with the name “Goose” and my phone number but it may have fallen off. Unfortunately, he wasn’t chipped
$500 REWARD
SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT:The Face of Faith : stunning momma pit needs a new playmate A1132180
THE FACE OF FAITH — UNFORGETTABLE
FAITH IS LOOKING FOR A NEW PLAYMATE — HER PUPPIES NOW ALL GONE
HERE’S TOMIKA SINGING HER A LULLABY
AND YESENIA GIVING HER A LAP AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Everyone adores Faith (A1132180, 3 years old, now on alert for URI and needs out at once!!!!!!!) — and she feels the same in return. Affectionate is Faith’s middle name. Tail wagging without stop, a smile that warms hearts wherever she goes, Faith is seeking that special someone (dog or person) with whom she can share her abundant joy. Friendly Faith raised her puppies, nursed them, romped with them. But, puppies get adopted and moms are left behind. Faith has a new kennel mate now, a big puppy that she watches over — but shelter dogs come and go and Faith is ready for stability and a home of her own. We have taken Faith through the kennels, we’ve had her near to other dogs — she has backed down from growlers and happily approached the curious ones, tail wagging all the time. If you can fulfill Faith’s dream for a playmate — and save her life, please call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or (213) 485-0119. And kindly let us know so that we may spread the happy news.
Thanks so much,
Andrea & Mindy
ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com
(323) 363-4909
DONORS and PARTNERS: BARK NIGHT (Beach Animals Reading with Kids)
An upcoming event from one of our favorite organizational partners!
Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2010
5-8 pm
Stearns Park
4520 East 23rd Avenue
Long Beach, CA
(Picnic Tables on 23rd Street/close Argonne)
(click on graphic to get a larger version)
We’d love to have you meet the BARK teams, see what BARK has been up to and hear what is in store this next year. We’ll have obedience and scent dog demonstrations as well as raffles.
Josie Gavieres
BARK WESBITE
PITStop SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ART MAKING:Skid Row Community Mural destroyed
The Skidrow Community Mural created in 2008, which took hundreds of hours, or eight artist and hundreds of community residents, friends and supporters was destory in a few hours by a ” new church”!
Speaking with the Pastor, he said, ” He did not want it there”! It was just that simple to him. It did not make any different to him that this ” mural ” spoke to the community and spoke for the community. It was part of our ” skid row culture “. It represented community pride and respect.
People came from all over Los Angeles County and as far as London, England to see this community mural. In the interview with this pastor, he acknowledged that he ” read the wall”…but it is not what he wants the community to know. He has a new vision for Skid Row.
Over and over, the skid row neigborhood has said, people from “outside the community” continuously want to tell us ” what we need “. They continue to turn a deaf ear to what we want. This is nothing new.
The one thing that was strange to me was his comment, ” I want to part of the community “…how can one be part of the community, if they don’t listen to the community?
So, we are the process of reproducing the photographs of OPERATION FACE-LIFT/ SKID ROW COMMUNITY MURAL for awhile, just to remind everyone of its beauty and why it was so important to us.
As so, Skid Row San Julian Street Website will be the beginning website revealing some of the photographs and videos taken during the 2008 campaign to ” bring back the pride and show the culture of Skid Row.
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