South LA Animal Services

PITStop Community Assist:EMERGENCY : MUST GET OUT NOW! : Mr. Foxy’s Fourth needs fixing – 10 lb fox terrier A1144602 South L.A.

MR. FOXY (THE TOY FOX TERRIER) HAS A FOURTH THAT NEEDS FIXING (watch the video of this sweet little guy hopping — and hoping to find someone to help him)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HYcQYJRys

THIS IS AN EXTRA SPECIAL PLEA FROM MEDICAL STAFF THAT ADORE MR. FOXY AND WANT HIM TO LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Mr. Foxy (A1144602, 3 years old and just a teensy 10 pounds) is beloved by the staff who see him every day back in their treatment room. And they see a lot of dogs!!! He’s a shy, sweet little guy who was probably hit by a car and has a fractured right tibia. Please consider rescuing this innocent creature, sadly suffering from the neglect of an owner who let him outside. If you would like to donate towards his surgery — to a qualified rescue — let me know and we can start pledges until he is safe.

Call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119 to get the “quick brown fox jumping” once again. With thanks, Andrea & Mindy ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com (323) 363-4909

PITStop Community Assist:EMERGENCY : MUST GET OUT NOW! : Mr. Foxy’s Fourth needs fixing – 10 lb fox terrier A1144602 South L.A.admin2017-05-24T08:44:17-07:00

PITSTOP COMMUNITY ASSIST: Daisy’s a bloomin’ great dog!!!

DAISY’S A-BLOOMIN’ GREAT DOG!!

EXTRA HUGGABLE. WRINKLY-FACED. ALWAYS GRINNING.

SHE CHARMS EVERYONE SHE MEETS

HONESTLY, DAISY IS THE BEST FLOWER IN THE BUNCH

With her kisses, so sweet and plentiful; her nature so gentle; her smile radiating happiness, Daisy is one special blossom!!! In full bloom at 8 years of age, this mini St. Bernard mix (60 pounds), already house-trained, radiates happiness. She’s at her best cuddling up by your side — but she also enjoys playing with other pooches. (No cats, please.)

A bit of history : When the call came that our lovable Daisy was in serious trouble at the South L.A. shelter and needed rescue immediately, panic set in. But, those of us who had met this warm and wonderful girl at our mobile adoption (where she behaved perfectly) refused to let her die. Daisy is seeking new soil now — a permanent home — or even a temporary foster where she can thrive. If you can offer Daisy this opportunity, we guarantee that she will bring everlasting sunshine into your heart.

Please call Sue at (818) 857-6984 to meet this glowing girl.

Many thanks, Andrea (323) 363-4909

PITSTOP COMMUNITY ASSIST: Daisy’s a bloomin’ great dog!!!admin2017-05-24T08:44:17-07:00

SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: Shelter sisters smile -mastiff/bulldog mixes A1138873 & A1138877

SEE THE SADDEST SHELTER SISTERS SMILE

SO WORRIED — SO SO WONDERFUL

(your heart will break while watching this video, Missey and Audi curled up together in the corner of their very dark kennel, awaiting an unknown fate)

WHAT FACES!!!!! WHAT MUSHY, HUGGABLE HONEYS!!!

IMPOSING AT FIRST — INCREDIBLE ALWAYS

Missey and Audi (A1138873 and A1138877, both 5 years old) have spent their entire life out of doors and have the callouses and a bit of stiffness to prove it. Yet, their hearts are not hardened. These girls seek solace in each other’s company — in the corner of their kennel, hiding from people’s eyes, from thoughts of making them into guard dogs. Their owner turned them in because of “cost” and indicated that they were friendly with people and other dogs. (We have not had a chance to get them out with other dogs yet but will do so. They did not react to others when they were impounded — a good sign.) They were certainly sweet-natured girls with everyone when we had them out and their antics were hilarious. Audi would take the treats while Missey would wag her tail. Gentle and loving, they need to get out of the shelter now or they will fall into deeper depression and illness — and face their death.

Please call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or (213) 485 -0119 to save them. And please let us know that you have opened your hearts to the saddest shelter sisters.

With thanks,

Andrea & Mindy

ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com

(323) 363-4909

SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: Shelter sisters smile -mastiff/bulldog mixes A1138873 & A1138877admin2017-05-24T08:44:17-07:00

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.

Many […]

SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: CHELSEA HAS TILL THURSDAY MORNING! A1130561admin2017-05-24T08:44:17-07:00

LORI’S CORNER: Rescuing dogs that take up “space”?

I recently had a good friend ask me why do we keep dogs like “Freeway”, since they are not adoptable and are “taking up space”. I guess what she meant is space in the kennel where we could rescue more dogs that are adoptable. I see her point, but I made a commitment to all of the dogs and this includes Freeway.

At our kennel, most all of the dogs are adoptable and are up for adoption. They might not all be what we call “Petco Dogs” , dogs that can go to Petco adoptions on Saturdays, but they do go out to adoptions and / or are shown by appointment at the kennel. However, I do have a handful of dogs that are off the table for adoption consideration and one of those dogs is Freeway. She is a special dog, one that lived with her homeless guardian almost all of her life. He went into a board and care situation, then Freeway was passed around for a bit and abused pretty badly during that time. I took her, biting, attacking other dogs, all of her! She wears a leash 24/7, which we don’t hold on to until we need to bring her in for a landing, into her run. She now trusts Billy and Richard and of course me. It’s all about keeping Freeway safe so that she can relax and enjoy herself. She “works” for Downtown Dog Rescue, helping us rehabilitate dogs that are adoptable. Same with Ms. Bertha, Simon and Chasui. They have a routine and they enjoy the dog pack life.

BERNADETTE

Our newest long shot adoption is Bernadette. She is extremely shy with new people, tentative with new dogs, just a ball of nerves. On top of all that, she is a black pit bull. What are her odds of being adopted? Pretty long, I’m guessing. I expect to have Bernadette live with us for years, not months. She will go up on Petfinder, where we might get an application this year for her but probably not. Should we not have taken her into the rescue and taken on more adoptable dogs, easier dogs?

LORI’S CORNER: Rescuing dogs that take up “space”?admin2017-05-24T08:44:18-07:00

URGENT SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: ON ALERT & IN DANGER : TAFFETA CAN’T DIE — SHE JUST GOT BACK FROM THE PROM AND IS READY FOR GRADUATION A

LOOK AT TAFFETA IN HER PINK SCARF,

ALL DRESSED UP FOR HER PROM LAST SUNDAY.

Videographer Jennifer Warner was there, fell in love with Taffeta, and captured her giddiness for us all to admire : TAFFETA’S VIDEO

EVERYONE ADORES THIS GIRL — SHE WAS PERFECT ALL DAY LONG.
You’ll envy Kristen, her handler, when you see all the kisses that Taffeta gave her. And look at her favorite position, a la on the back, enjoying tummy rubs.

Taffeta (A1111364, only a year old) is absolutely out of time now (been on alert since May 17th!!!!!). This is her last week (needs out by Friday, the 11th) in our over-crowded shelter. Don’t let this social butterfly die. She showers affection on those lucky enough to meet her. Taffeta is certainly very enthusiastic and she can get slightly mouthy — like the big puppy that she is — but never aggressive — and she does calm down quickly. She’s been fine with other dogs. Graduation is coming up — and those of us who have met her are waiting to see her walk on the stage and out the shelter door.

Please call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or (213) 485-0119 today to save this gem. And kindly let us know that she is safe.
There are currently donations for a qualified rescue — if you wish to add anything, please e-mail / call me.

Many thanks,
Andrea & Mindy
ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com
(323) 363-4909

URGENT SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: ON ALERT & IN DANGER : TAFFETA CAN’T DIE — SHE JUST GOT BACK FROM THE PROM AND IS READY FOR GRADUATION Aadmin2017-05-24T08:44:23-07:00

FRIDAY SHOUT OUTS – Giving Thanks!

FRIDAY IS HERE!!! And its time to give thanks!

We already thanked the Nishi Girl Scout Troop 12135 but we’re going to do something we havent dont before on our Friday thank you’s and thats posthumosly thank a PIT BULL, Who else? but DDR alum PIRATE ISHII!

We want to thank her for being a great ambassador for her breed! Without Pirate, Girl Scout Troop 12135 would not have the great experience that they continue to have with Pirate’s breed!

We have her fellow pitty doing the honors, Bruno, rescued from the South Los Angeles shelter due for euthanization, who got adopted this week!

Bruno got adopted by this week by DDR OG, Richard Tuttlemundo, so you KNOW Bruno’s going to lead a happy life…here’s an example of life beyond the kennels!

Ok Bruno, off the water, you have a job to do! Ready, set….go!

On behalf of DDR, I would like to thank Pirate Ishii and her mom Christine and her sisters, Ami and Miya for being wonderful examples of PitBull ambassadorship and guardianship!

(It’s always a two way street, strong, knowledgeable PitBull owners produce socialized, good PitBulls and Pirate is a great example of that!)

Below is a video of me playing with my DDR alum counterpart Precious (that also got adopted by another DDR OG, Debbie Fan!) — socialized Pit Bulls know how to play fair and good guardians know when to say enough of the rough housing!

Good job Bruno! Now water dog — go and play — your sister Alicia is calling!!!!!

WE’RE SAVING DOWNTOWN DOGS

ONE DOG AT A TIME

WITH YOUR HELP!

See everyone next week!

FRIDAY SHOUT OUTS – Giving Thanks!admin2017-05-24T08:44:23-07:00

URGENT SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: MUST GET OUT OR WILL BE KILLED : Stringbean Beanie’s a ham A1108252 South L.A.

Stringbean Beanie has been getting the royal treatment at South L.A. A private suite where he gets his own bowl of food (and he has filled in so handsomely!!) ; medication for his demodex / fungal infection ; and even a bit of love from time to time when the staff can take a break to visit him.

Stringbean had a canine girlfriend — Liberty, recently networked — who was lucky enough to find a home — but he’s been left behind. Kristen and I remember him plying her with kisses to bring her out of her shyness.

But, even though he is such a sweet boy, with those goofy ears, one up and one out, and brings a smile to everyone who meets him with his tail always wagging, Beanie has been at the shelter for too long and must get out now!!! He loves life so much, is always happy, wants to please and delight you.

Please don’t let Stringbean Beanie die.

Call South L.A. (213) 485-0117 or 485-0119.

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THOUGH STRINGBEAN BEANIE’S EMACIATED

HE’S A REAL HAM :. HERE HE IS ASKING “WHAT TIME’S DINNER?”

NUZZLING, LOVING, PLAYFUL, A STAFF FAVORITE!!!!!

BUT BEANIE’S SERIOUS HERE — AND BEGGING FOR HIS LIFE

Beanie (A1108252, 3 year old, came in at only 41 pounds, arrived on 4/18 and alerted since 4/30 and absolutely needs out now!!!), has had a rough life. Such a sweet dog who has kept his love for people at the forefront even though tragically ignored by those he trusted. Beanie’s skin is like […]

URGENT SOUTH LA SHELTER RESCUE ME SPOTLIGHT: MUST GET OUT OR WILL BE KILLED : Stringbean Beanie’s a ham A1108252 South L.A.admin2017-05-24T08:44:23-07:00

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