Lori’s Corner: Coco Puff has found his home
On Saturday, Coco Puff, our older, mellow, white, big boy, American Pit bull Terrier was adopted after being in our rescue for three years, YAY!!! I’m sure that everyone who reading this post is wondering, well, who adopted Coco? Did he get a home with a nice family where he will have his own dog bed, toys and a forever home with kids and yard? Not exactly, and that’s definitely not any of the types of living situations that would have interested Coco if he could pick and give us his opinion. Sadly, in three years, this great dog never received one application despite being on three adoption sites, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, he was networked, yet no one wanted him. No one wanted him until Errol met Coco Puff. It was love at first site!
Errol is an experienced pit bull owner, who lived with a dog aggressive Male APBT named Petey for 12 years. He rescued Petey after an abusive owner let him go. The two were inseparable until Petey became ill and had to be humanely euthanized. I could see that it was tough for Errol to talk about Petey at our meeting. When I told him that Coco was not exactly cool with male dogs, it sure didn’t compare to the level of aggression he had endured with Petey. In fact, it seemed like Coco was going to be a walk in the park compared to his former dog, literally because that’s where they will be spending the majority of their time, the park. Errol lives outside and Coco is going to be his road dog. I wasn’t hesitant at all about the idea of Coco not having a traditional home, he was going with a great dog owner, with lots of hands on experience with the breed, and a track record of caring for a dog that surpassed most wealthy pit bull owners. I know a lot of stereotypical middle class dog owners who would not spend their life’s savings on their dog, something that Errol did with his last dog. Good dog owners come in a variety of socio-economic, education levels, as well as ethnicities.
Each month, Errol will be entitled to a small stipend to be used for whatever Coco might need. Downtown Dog Rescue will pay for any medical care that Coco might need for the rest of his life. None of this would have been possible without the introduction and support of Cynthia Larkin, a dog […]
South LA Shelter Rescue Me Spotlight: “As long as we’re together…side by side” – sung by South L.A. dogs Fitz & Floyd A1106888 / A1106889
THROUGH ALL KINDS OF WEATHER.
EVEN IF THE SKY SHOULD FALL
WE’LL TRAVEL THE ROAD… SIDE BY SIDE
And so they do. When Kristen and I walked them last weekend, their bodies were touching nearly the entire time!!!! These two dogs are truly bonded and the best of pals. When Floyd (A1106889, 4 year old lab mix) was heading back into their kennel first —
Fitz (A1106888, 7 year old, GS mix) cried. He is the protector of his big white, fluffy friend. And Floyd is the kisser of his big smoky-colored, soft-furred friend.
Kristen and I were so moved by the relationship between this pair of dogs. It was truly amazing. And we are sure that upon meeting them, you will fall instantly in love. These guys are super affectionate, utterly handsome and very smart. They deserve a wonderful new home, together.
(213) 485-0117 or (213) 485-0119.
And kindly pass along the good news to us —
that Fitz and Floyd are now with you, side by side.
Kristen, Andrea & Mindy
ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com
(323) 363-4909
South LA Shelter Rescue Me Spotlight: BAGUETTE-ON ALERT AND OUT OF TIME!
Baguette (A1107427, 2 years old, on alert since April 17th, for a case of demodex that is nearly gone) is a little sweetheart. When given a cat test yesterday, he shook in fear — and crawled right back into the ACT’s lap. Here’s a video (paste link into your browser, might have to click a couple of times to get it) of this bow-legged sweetheart, cuddling and prancing. No need to say more — just watch and he will surely capture your heart.
This poor baby has wounds from some previous encounter — with what we don’t know. But, it must have been awful. They are healed now and he is ready to be yours.
Baguette is too good to wait for a sale. Snatch him up today. Call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119. And please let us know that you are taking him.
It’s so encouraging to hear good news and others always ask us when a dog disappears from the website.
Andrea & Mindy
ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com
(323) 363-4909
FRIDAY SHOUT OUTS – Giving Thanks!
This Friday is all about the ladies — one of our pretty ladies will be thanking two lovely young ladies who help us with our DDR work!
And who is this pretty lady doing the honors? It’s ROXY!!!! Just as soon as we put up her information as being available for a forever home, a family snapped her up right away! Of course, we’re not surprised! She’s a sweet, beautiful girl!
HOORAY! She will now be in a lovely home!!!!! Roxy!!! Here she is with the new fam!
So Roxy…ready to extend our thanks to your human counterparts? READY! GO!!!!!
Carly and Katie! Thank you, you two!!!!! Ok Roxy —- great job, go run to your new family and live a wonderful, new life! Thanks Carly and Katie! We at DDR are thankful for your presence and dedication!
Helping Downtown Dogs one dog at a time
WITH YOUR HELP!
SI! SE PUEDE!
SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT:Liberty – Officer gently pulled her out from underneath the car where she was hiding A1108335 South L.A.
URGENT! SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: SKITTLES
Back in her ISO cage, Skittles (A1107639, 3 years old, doxie/chi mix, on alert as of 4/24 and needs out immediately!!!!!) waits. This angel has been kept way past her pts date because she is so darned sweet. When we open the door and peek in, her tail starts to thump and rap and tap against the metal sides. With excitement yet with serious concern, she looks up at us, pleading for her freedom.
DEB’S DOG OF THE WEEK: Senior Dog Spotlight!
DDR IN THE COMMUNITY: Earth Day at Laurel Elementary School
by Irene Soriano Brightman
We were the “PET ADOPTION” booth and what a fun day it was! “WE” involved me and volunteer and DDR foster mom, Brittany!
Brittany came up with the great idea of providing coloring pages of doggies for the kids to color. 
