Shelter dogs update

I know I have neglected updating this blog for a bit but here I sit now updating and adding new photos...
OK - where to start: DeeDee was rescued by Ace of Hearts, bless their bulldoggie little souls, and is now named Willow. She is still looking for a forever home, so see her at http://www.aceofheartsdogs.com/ .
I rescued Lala from the shelter a few weeks ago - she was put on the euthanasia list and slated to be killed =( I have no where to house her (I already have pitty dogs of my own) so she is in boarding/training downtown at $15.00/day. I have recdeived a few donations for her boarding, but am always looking for a little more help. I have a paypal account under twubben@sbcglobal.net - any amount will help. Ideally I'd like to find her a foster home where she can get the love and attention she deserves while waiting for a family to adopt her. She is a really sweet girl. Loves people and car rides and walks and belly rubs and slobbery kisses. I'm not sure how she is with other dogs yet, we're still in the "testing" phase. I will devote a whole post to Lala soon but for now you can see her at http://www.pawdsquad.org/ click on dogs and them find Lala and read her bio. Here is a video of her to watch!





Mary is still at the shelter and it saddens me that she will probably be the one I can't save. She has come a long way, but is still so fearful that she won't engage with anyone walking by her kennel. It breaks my heart. She is such a beautiful girl and I hope and pray that a miracle happens for this girl. She has faded into the abyss of like colored pitties at the shelter and no one really even sees her as they walk by. Poor soul.


Gabe, a big headed lug of a boy is also still at the shelter. He came in from a vet's office where he was abandoned by his owners after being hit by a car. Watch his video here

WE'RE STILL WAITING

DeeDee#A924346So, all three of these girls are still languishing at the North Central Shelter. I go by to visit them at least once a week and am always happy to see them, but it's bittersweet. I am glad they are still safe and haven't been euthanized or gotten sick and moved into isolation, but I am SO sad that no one seems to see the beauty and grace in these three girls. So... I will keep posting about them and hope someone reads this and sees past their breed, their age, their shyness and gives them a chance to show what lovely and amazing beings they are.
Mary # A918070

















Lala # A922129

Shelter Dogs Need Rescue

These are a few of my favorite dogs at the North Central Animal Shelter right now. Since they are all pits or variations of pit they are all at serious risk of euthanasia.

DeeDee (impound # A92434) is a 13 year old owner surrendered pit/bulldog mix. She is a sweet girl who wags and prances happily at the front of the cage if she thinks you will stop and give her attention - which most visitors don't because she is a little worn around the edges and older. She gets overlooked, walked right by - her soulful plea for a little human affection ignored.



Go see her and give her a chance at a warm home to live out the rest of her life.


Lala (impound # A922129) is another beautiful girl at North Central. She's a 3 year old pit who I have befriended over the last month. When she first came into the shelter she was so scared she hid in the back of the cage shaking. I coaxed her out with treats and was able to gently touch her - her fur is amazingly soft. Each time I visited her I was able to touch her more and more and now she sits down so I can scratch her neck and head.


Mary (impound # A918070) is a scared 3 year old who hides in the back of the kennel. There are days when she will come out for a treat but more often she will cower in the back portion of the run - peering out with a worried look on her face. I can only imagine what has made her so scared of people. I do think though that with love and positive attention, Mary will come out of her shell and learn to trust again.



















These girls are all at the North Central Shelter: 3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031
888-4LAPET1 or 888-452-7381, FAX 213-847-0555

HOURS OF PUBLIC OPERATION:
Monday (Closed)
Tuesday (8AM - 7PM)
Wednesday (8AM - 5PM)
Thursday (8AM - 7PM)
Friday (8AM - 5PM)
Saturday (8AM - 5PM)
Sunday (11AM - 5PM)

WE NEED HOMES

UPDATE - The owners of these dogs came for them. The puppy had been adopted out already, hopefully to a good home, but "Charlie" was still there when they arrived. Apparently the puppy was showing Charlie how to escape and the owners were in the process of adopting the puppy out to a relative when they got out. I get to see Charlie as he lives a few blocks away and is often sunning himself in the yard. He remembers me from the shelter and always runs to the gate to say HI.
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Unfortunately, no one showed up at the shelter or responded to my fliers or posts to claim these two sweet dogs, so they are still sitting at the shelter. They will be available for adoption on Jan. 10th and who knows how long they will survive the shelter system after that - especially the bigger boy.

If you know ANYONE who may be interested in these 2 - they don't have to be adopted together but they were together and seemed bonded when I found them - please let me know or direct them to the North Central Shelter.


I can donate a few hundred dollars to a qualified rescue to save both of them or to save the boy - who I call Clifford. I think he will have a much harder time getting adopted from the shelter. When I visit him he is hiding in the back area of the kennel but when he sees me or hears my voice he comes out and wants love. He is alone and lonely - the shelter wouldn't put the puppy in with him because of the size difference. He isn't eating at the shelter but will eat treats from me and volunteers and rescue folks that I've seen there. He is a sweet big lug to wags his tail when he wants more treats and gives gentle kisses. When I walk away I can see the panic and heartbreak in his face and body language and it kills me that I had to take him to that scary place.

The little girl puppy is a sweetie too - she is in with another puppy so she has some company and doesn't seem depressed - yet. She was very attached to Clifford when I found them - crawling on him to hide and feel safe.



Please help these dogs, don't make them stay in the shelter any longer than they have to - it's not their fault their owner doesn't seem to want them anymore.

2 dogs found in Los Feliz

I found 2 dogs yesterday in the Franklin Hills area of Los Feliz, specifically around Franklin Ave. and Hollyvista.

One is a neutered male, maybe a vizsla or mastiff and pit mix – he has the coloring of a Vizsla. He is a big boy, a couple of years old, well taken care of and friendly. He has two different colored eyes.


The other dog is a female pit/shepherd mix. She is young, I’d say between 4-6 months, and is very attached to her friend.

They are at the Lacy Street Shelter, 3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031 888-452-7381


IMPOUND NUMBERS A921099 (male) and A921100 (puppy)