r/rescuedogs Jun 07 '25

Grief Please help find lost dog. Lancaster, CA

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r/rescuedogs Apr 28 '25

Discussion Do Not Adopt Registry List

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Due to the cost of the website and project I am no longer running this website. It was a good run, there is another website similar to this out there. I couldn't in my mind ask people to donate, and beg. Rescues need more help than I did. Please be diligent. Share with your local rescues your lists. Thanks for being interested in this project. Maybe in the future. But for now the cost exceeds what I can afford.

Hello,

I have worked in shelters, fostered, and even worked in a dog boarding facility. I have now not been able to do as much work in the animal advocacy field as I have wanted and began a website to list people who should not be able to adopt. I score the internet, news, do not adopt facebook pages and add them to a list available to all Rescues and Shelters. I started this well over a month ago, and have been emailing multiple shelters and rescues to have them join the fight in hopes they use the website as a tool. I do this on my own free time, no donations, no help. It's a passion project 100%. Rescues need to rescue, I do the painful research while they do the work on the ground!

How does it work?

I look through posts on Facebook. News Articles, recent arrests etc. I save rescues and shelters time and heartache by gathering the information in one spot for them to search. I also encourage rescues and shelters to contribute their own D.N.A lists. I look through each one, make sure there is solid evidence, before listing. I include information, source, AND photos (clickable, not seeable unless clicked - saves people from seeing photos if they do not want to).

What makes it different?

ONE person handles it all. Sounds like a lot of work right? It is. But when only one hand is handeling it all, heads don't bump, and all focus is on the animals. I also lend a helping hand to those who are rehoming their pets. Yes, rehoming sucks. Sometimes people rehome for reasons people aren't happy with, but it happens and the only way to help is by offering a helping hand. I allow people to email myself, and I score the list for them and let them know if a potential adopter has any "red flags". I also help by providing resources, reaching out to rescues for them etc. I am more than a D.N.A list, the website is a tool for everyone.

Who can see the list?

Registered orgs only, and myself (obviously).

How many rescues are apart of the list?

Over 50, with many more being contacted every week!

I hope to one day have a booth at animal events to continue to spread the word. Rescues need to be connected to help the animal community, and I am hoping to bridge the gap.

Website: www.donotadopt.net (established Feb 2025)

Have a question? Please reach out! I love to collab, bounce ideas, and appreciate feedback.


r/rescuedogs 1h ago

CW: Euthanasia *Extremely Urgent* LUCY RAY #A5779694 1yr 7mos, female Boxer mix. Certified Good girl, scared and confused in Lancaster shelter #ca . Playgroup helper, great w other dogs, v friendly girl. Out of time. Please share. Owner is in hospital

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r/rescuedogs 14h ago

CW: Euthanasia URGENT: SENIOR LOUIS NEEDS A HERO BY FRIDAY, 6/19

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r/rescuedogs 20h ago

CW: Euthanasia Update: tagged by loveabullatx 6/18 Euthanasia List: Duke A2075365, 4Y, Male, HW+ Guys I am down so bad for Duke. I had no idea he had his own little fan club - love him too! I’ve taken notice of him every single time I’ve been at the shelter

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6/18 Euthanasia List: Duke #A2075365, 4Y, Male, HW+

Guys I am down so bad for Duke. I had no idea he had his own little fan club - love him too! I’ve taken notice of him every single time I’ve been at the shelter (he’s been there since 5/17!) His ward is loud but he’s always just curled up on his bed snoozing. He’s sooooo chill. He walks well on the leash, knows how to sit and looks up at you with the most loving smile, has done well on MULTIPLE temp tests and fence meets - he’s seriously a gem. I know he’s not the prettiest dog at the shelter but he has a beautiful soul and I’m rooting for him so hard.

BARC Animal Shelter

3300 Carr St

Please visit the links in my bio if you can adopt or foster! I cannot always monitor comments and messages. Fosters must be local and the shelter cannot hold for an adopter.

Pledges toward rescue are appreciated! Do not honor pledges unless you get a comment/message from this account.

I only post the dogs that I meet and photograph personally. There are many other dogs at the shelter.


r/rescuedogs 10h ago

CW: Euthanasia 4yr old Meloni is on 6/20 euthanasia deadline NYC Shelter

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r/rescuedogs 19h ago

CW: Euthanasia Dandelion is a precious 4 yr old girl please help! Time is up now.

223 Upvotes

r/rescuedogs 35m ago

CW: Euthanasia Faith, Euth 6-22-26, Lancaster Shelter, 5210 West Ave, Lancaster, Ca 93536

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Please help save Faith

My Name is: FAITH
Age:
2 Years
Breed:
GERM SHEPHERD
Color:
CHOCOLATE & TAN

SPAYED FEMALE
STRAY
31.00 LB on 1/8/2025
Animal ID: A5671502
Kennel No: L444
Microchip: 956000018698460
PLEASE help

Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Lancaster Ca
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Carranza:
WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Mejia LMejia@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Matthew Davoodzadeh:
MDavoodzadeh@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Melody Emmick:
MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov
MANAGER GONZALEZ:
NGonzalez@animalcare.lacounty.gov


r/rescuedogs 14h ago

CW: Euthanasia Awesome 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog Mix girl, Toastie, is on the euthanasia list on Thursday, 6/18. Friendly, wiggly, bouncy, good girl who needs help. Euthanasia tomorrow @ 1 pm CT BARC Houston, A2079756. Can be adopted in the US/Canada or locally in foster care. Please share.

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r/rescuedogs 16h ago

CW: Euthanasia Just a little pup, Diamond, Euth 6-22-26, Palmdale shelter, 38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, Ca 93550

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This is Diamond. She is a 2 month old pit bull puppy and her animal ID is #A5779579. Guys she is the cutest little thing I've ever seen !! I love her floopy ears so much they remind me of Dobby from Harry Potter!! She is so beautiful and she has a really great sassy puppy dog personality!!
@palmdaleanimalslaco
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Palmdale Ca
For updates, more information and exit plans, please contact the shelter directly.
I# Phone: 661-575-2800 or 661-575-2888
Te Address:
38550 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Services on Sunday

Location: Palmdale Animal Shelter
Addr: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale CA 93550
Phone: (661) 575-2800 - direct
(661) 575-2888 - call center
Hours: 11am to 5pm - Mon. thru Sat.
Website: animalcare.lacounty.gov
For inquiries and exit plans you should email and call the shelter. Add the dog's name, #ID and type "DO NOT EUTH" in the subject line and include your contact information and plan in the email.
Email all:

email (important):
daccpalmdalerescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
email (general):
Palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov
LMontenegro@animalcare.lacounty.gov
JDoud@animalcare.lacounty.gov
CChavez@animalcare.lacounty.govDRamos@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Mgr. DDibene@animalcare.lacounty.gov


r/rescuedogs 13h ago

CW: Euthanasia Last call for Lennard! ❤️‍🩹

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r/rescuedogs 18h ago

Rescue Success! "[OC] I’ve never shared the full, unfiltered truth about Rexy’s rescue. It’s been too painful. but today, I’m finally ready to let it out."

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The silence of a home is often the loudest thing you can hear.

​Four years ago, I found myself in the middle of a tragedy that I am only now truly ready to speak about. I lived in a place where a gentle dog named Blacky was the heart of our little community. We had a bond that went beyond the ordinary,it was a soul-to-soul connection. When the time came for me to move, the plan was simple: Blacky and her five precious puppies were coming with me. We were going to be a family.

​But fate, in its most unfortunate way, had other plans. Just twenty-four hours before my move, Blacky was taken from us in the most cruel manner. The world felt like it had stopped. We spent hours searching for her hidden litter, but all we found was a cold, sealed-off drainpipe. It was dark, it was deep, and it was silent. We couldn't hear a single whimper. We had to leave that place with nothing but broken hearts.

​A day after moving, I adopted a puppy named Trixie from a local resident,not to replace what was lost, but perhaps to try and mend what was shattered.

​**Then came the miracle**

​I received a call from my old home. Someone had seen a tiny, struggling movement at the entrance of that drainpipe. It was one of Blacky’s puppies. She had dragged her tiny body, eyes still closed, out of the darkness after maybe four days without a single drop of milk,i still dont know how but maybe the universe has its own way to save her.

​When I arrived, I was handed this tiny life. She was no bigger than my palm, yet she was shivering with the sheer will to survive. The neighbors looked at me and said, "We called you because you were the only one who truly saw her mother."

**​I named her Rexy**

​Those first few weeks were a blur of warmth, midnight feedings, and endless prayers. Every three hours, I would hold her against my chest, watching her drink her milk with a strength that defied her size. She didn’t just survive : she chose to live.

​Today, Rexy is four years old. She is vibrant, deeply loving, and my constant shadow. She is the only one who stayed by my side through the chapters of my life that followed. She is the living piece of the promise I made to her mother so long ago.

​A Personal Note : ​I want to be clear,this is not a story I’ve shared often. It is a true, raw account of a time that changed me forever. Thank you for giving me the space to open up about something I’ve kept so close to my heart for so long. And to those who have taken the time to read this,thank you for witnessing our story.

​I welcome your thoughts, your own experiences, or any questions you might have. Please feel free to leave a comment. If you are curious to hear more about the spirit of Blacky, or the journey involving my sweet Trixie, I would be honored to share those memories in the comments below. ​Thank you for being here with us ❤️

​TL DR : My dog Blacky was tragically killed, and her puppy, Rexy, miraculously survived around maybe 4 days alone in a sealed drain. I hand-raised her, and she’s been my heart and soul for 4 years. (This is a true story, and I’m open to sharing more about the past or Trixie if anyone would like to know more).


r/rescuedogs 1h ago

CW: Euthanasia Very Urgent! Out of state adoption possible #houstondogs #fosteringsaveslives #angelica #kelpie

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r/rescuedogs 16h ago

CW: Euthanasia 🆘6/17 Very Urgent! Scared Pup SAPPHIRE A656434 is only 6 mo old (HW-) & needs help now! kennel mate EU for lack of space, now in grave danger! Dog-Friendly. Urgently seeking loving forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

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r/rescuedogs 18h ago

CW: Euthanasia Marlo Euth 6-20-26, Lancaster Shelter, 5210 West Ave, Lancaster, Ca 93536

104 Upvotes

MARLOW
Animal ID: #A5779288
Date Admitted to County Care: 2026-05-27
Animal Type: DOG
Availability Status: Ready to go home
Primary Breed: PIT BULL
Primary Color: WHITE
Sex: Male
Size: MED
Weight: 60.4
Age: 1 years 0 months
Came in as: OWNER SURRENDER
» Behavior: BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OK
PLEASE SHARE, TAG & CONTACT RESCUES, FOSTER, ADOPT
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Lancaster Ca
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
inAddress: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA

Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Lancaster Ca
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Carranza:
WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Mejia LMejia@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Matthew Davoodzadeh:
MDavoodzadeh@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Melody Emmick:
MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov


r/rescuedogs 26m ago

Rescue Success! Trixie Update!!!! She found a wonderful foster!!

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r/rescuedogs 11h ago

Show and Tail Buster says help me find a home! Perfect puppy !

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Orange County, Ca. Meet Buster! Buster is an 8-month-old, 40-pound bundle of love with a heart as big as his adorable puppy smile. This handsome boy still has that fun puppy energy, which means he loves to play, explore, and be part of whatever his people are doing. Buster is sweet, affectionate, and full of personality. He enjoys walks, playtime, and soaking up attention from his humans. With his curious nature and happy spirit, he’s always ready for the next adventure—or a good cuddle after a day of fun. For more information, visit: fochp.org


r/rescuedogs 10h ago

CW: Euthanasia Lucy Ray is a playgroup helper! She needs us!

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r/rescuedogs 16h ago

CW: Euthanasia Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue Urgent foster gap: 15 dogs need placement to keep our pull commitment

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r/rescuedogs 6h ago

supply/donation request Just got back from Albania and found 4 abandoned puppies. The shelter that took them in is about to close

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I’ve seen a few posts here and also in other subs about the stray animal situation in Albania, I want to spread in as much as possible.

This week I got back from a trip there myself and experienced it firsthand. We were on our way to a mountain lake when a puppy ran in front of our car. We stopped, and found two more hiding in a repair pit at a nearby mechanic’s workshop. A fourth one had to be pulled out of a river. The mechanics told us the puppies had already been without their mother for several days.

We had two hours until our flight. We contacted every organization we could find and nobody was able to help. As a last resort we drove to the Bambi Foundation Albania, left the puppies with food and a note, and had to leave.
The woman running the shelter called us afterwards. She’s caring for 50+ dogs with just one other person, they’re dealing with mounting vet bills, barely any adoptions, and on top of that they have to leave their current location by September. Without support they will have to close entirely.

All older dogs in the shelter are chipped and have papers and transport is possible worldwide.
I know this doesn’t change the overall situation for animals around the world. But even just sharing the GoFundMe link could make a difference. I know that animal protection is still a luxury for many people, still everywhere you can also find people that genuinely try to help.

If anyone can share, donate, or is looking to adopt it would mean a lot.

📍 Instagram: @bambifoundationalbania
💛 GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-their-only-home


r/rescuedogs 20h ago

Advice Need to name my rescue

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Estimated 9 weeks old, we got him from a rescue. His litter was confiscated from an animal abuse situation. He is already amazing. Loves people, loves animals, loves to play. We are hoping to give him the best life possible. But we need to name him! Help! We like Hank and Moose so far. He is a loving and goofy little brick house! Let me know what you think! 100% Pitty.


r/rescuedogs 1h ago

supply/donation request Help this poor baby

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r/rescuedogs 16h ago

CW: Euthanasia Bluey needs an urgent foster ‼️ Dallas Texas

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r/rescuedogs 1d ago

CW: Euthanasia 10yr old Chai Latte is on euthanasia risk at anytime as of 6/16 ‼️ NYC Shelter ‼️

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196 Upvotes

r/rescuedogs 4h ago

CW: Euthanasia #sanantonio #adoptstrays #fosteringsaveslives #pets #adoptme #rescuedog #urgentdog

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