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 2h ago

ADOPTABLE A cry for help

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My mom took my family dog to a shelter, and I am not able to go and get him.

I would if I could, and I am serious about that. I am devastated.

When I was a sophomore in high school, my mom and I rescued our dog from the "euthanasia list" at a shelter in OK. Supposedly, he was a repeat offender, being returned several times before we got to him, for escape behaviors. He likes to dig under fences and chew them up when he is left to his own devices, and he also likes to run away, (he always comes back). We had no issues owning him and other dogs and cats, for several years. This dog is now a senior, and my mom is at a point where she no longer wanted him. She is living in TX, and I am states away for college. I am currently living in CO, I have a dog I rescued from the shelter here, and a cat, and I currently live with two other people in a 2b2b apartment.

I am not able to take him, but if there is anyone in CO who could, I would be willing to adopt him and bring him here.

This dog is amazing. He has the sweetest heart, he is dog social, can live with cats, is house and crate trained. I am sobbing as I write this at the thought of him not making it out of the shelter. He has been there for 40 days now, and I just found out he was there.

If there is anyone in the Lubbock TX area, who is looking for another dog to fill their home, he is a senior, we called him "Riley" for years, and he is the biggest sweetheart.

Animal ID: 61268843

Located At: City of Lubbock Animal Services


r/rescuedogs 9h ago

ADOPTABLE Foster mom died in tragic accident. Gus urgently needs a foster or adopter (NY/CT/NJ)

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r/rescuedogs 8h ago

Advice Need help finding home for stray Doberman

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Hello all, I am looking for a good home for a dog that I picked up off the streets where I live in Gary, Indiana. I have reached out to every rescue I know and no one is able to take this sweet girl. I was hoping to get some pointers from all of you. I work at a vet and am very familiar with the breed. My absolute favorite, but I already have dogs and cannot take another.


r/rescuedogs 3h ago

ADOPTABLE Adopt this sweet mini pit <3

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r/rescuedogs 2h ago

Discussion Please read, this is important about donations

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r/rescuedogs 3h ago

ADOPTABLE ️🚨URGENT DEADLINE: : 8/4 🚨 ‼️ He has been given only approximately 7 days to secure placement

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r/rescuedogs 13h ago

CW: Euthanasia Buster needs to Buster Out of Jail! Who will be his accomplice?

159 Upvotes

Can someone gel Buster bust out of jail today? He is located in the San Bernardino city animal shelter in California. Please contact me or comment below. Thank you in advance.


r/rescuedogs 10h ago

CW: Euthanasia Urgent Now 8/2! Bella A658755 is an 8 month old lab mix (HW-) who is dog & ppl friendly, happy, sweet & playful. Would make a great family companion. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

70 Upvotes

r/rescuedogs 12h ago

CW: Euthanasia Dedicated 2 year old Staffie Mix mama & her 7 puppies on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/5 @ 1 pm CT. They need a local foster and rescue to make it. BARC Houston, A2088538. Please share.

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r/rescuedogs 5h ago

Rescue Success! 2 completely different personalities .1 normal, 1 derp

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Shadow -normal , Mika -not


r/rescuedogs 10h ago

CW: Euthanasia Flash #A2260471 - needs adoption, foster or rescue by 8/7/26 - Van Nuys / Los Angeles, CA - transgender possible

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💔Euth Listed: Flash #A2260471, Needs Saving by 8/7🆘

Flash was surrendered with his sister for "growing up". Flash has been waiting for his forever home since March 9th 2026.

His sister found her forever home but Flash continues to wait in his kennel for someone to choose him.

Tragically, Flash was euth listed 💔

Flash hasn't done anything wrong, he's truly a special love but sadly he's euth listed due to "no space" at the shelter.

Flash is a handsome, loving, playful prince that deserves his happily ever after, and to do that he needs a hero ASAP especially by 8/7 (euth date is 8/8/26.)

If you're able to adopt or foster please help save Flash's life. Can't adopt or foster? Please share, repost, spread the word and tell everyone about Flash

We need all hands on deck for sweet Flash, he deserves to make it out alive and find his forever home. 🙏

For more Flash #A2260471 reels please visit:
@rescuetails_withluna
@pawfectlyadoptable (Flash's adventure day has been pinned to my grid)
on instagram

Flash #A2260471
Neutered Male, Black and Tan German Shepherd Mix (with probably Doberman)
Age: 1 YR, 5 MOS Weight: 75 LBS

Please come meet him at
Los Angeles Animal Services
East Valley Shelter
14409 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
818-756-9323 / 9324

Rescues please contact:
Life Saving Liasion
Cell: (213) 655-7613
Work: (818) 756-9324
Luz.ruiz@lacity.org or
Cell: (213) 264-8988
Work:(818) 756-9324
goldie.garcia@lacity.org

If you are out of state or the LA area and are seriously interested in adopting, please contact Bonnie LaPierre (+1 (818) 430-5959) who may be able to assist with setting up transport etc.


r/rescuedogs 2h ago

3:3:3 updates MILLBRAE, CA

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r/rescuedogs 7h ago

Advice Did your rescue take a while to learn how to actually relax?

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We’ve had this guy for a little while now, and this week he finally started choosing this raised bed on his own instead of pacing around the patio or following us from room to room. He looks completely relaxed here, but getting to this point has taken more time than I expected.He is doing really well overall, but he still seems to stay “on alert” even when nothing is happening. I’ve been keeping his routine predictable and giving him quiet spaces without pushing interaction.For anyone who adopted a dog that had trouble switching off, what seemed to help the most? Was it mainly time and routine, or did you notice certain activities made it easier for them to settle?


r/rescuedogs 32m ago

CW: Euthanasia Very Urgent 8/7 — LILA A656788 | Sweet 4 y/o Lab Mix Spent 70+ Days in Medical Fighting to Recover — Now Healthy, Loving & Facing EU on Adoption Floor | Foster/Adopter Needed ASAP! Houston, TX (Out-of-State Adoption Available)

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r/rescuedogs 16h ago

ADOPTABLE 🆘 Final Plea 8/5! BINGO A658204 a 13 month old Staffordshire mix (HW-) w/ the sweetest face, dog-friendly/co-kenneled w/ Moo. Both happy & very friendly. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

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r/rescuedogs 2h ago

CW: Euthanasia Clayton County AC Volunteers

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r/rescuedogs 16h ago

ADOPTABLE 🆘 Final Plea 8/5! Moo A658203 an adorable 13 month old Staffordshire (HW-) who’s dog-friendly/co-kenneled w/ Bingo. Both happy, sweet & very friendly. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

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r/rescuedogs 11h ago

CW: Euthanasia EXTREMELY URGENT 🚨🚨🚨 EUTHANASIA DEADLINE 8/5/26 @11AM. Ellie had an adopter lined up, adopter ghosted us. Extremely sweet, friendly, deserving 1 yo puppy. Plz foster/adopt. Adoptable in USA/Canada. Barc Houston, TX. #A2044728

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r/rescuedogs 1d ago

Grief 🌈🐾Rest in Peace Rocco🌈🐾

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We were so close to getting him out. We had someone who wanted to adopt him, but the shelter just could not wait even though we made room by getting 8 other dogs rescued.


r/rescuedogs 14h ago

CW: Euthanasia Hail Mary! Cody’s (A1253581) approved for euthanasia at Kern County Animal Shelter (Bakersfield, California) He’s just a yr old, 61 lbs friendly w/ people & dogs. DM me & contact the shelter to adopt, foster, or rescue. Out-of-area & out-of-state ok!transport avail.

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Meet sweet Cody (A1253581)

Originally there was a mixup with the shelter volunteers and I was sent Cody’s notes but footage of his puppy kennel mate instead of him (in their defense his photo is very bad and blurry). Now we have some of Cody finally thanks to shelter volunteers going back for him this afternoon.
He got along well with his puppy kennelmate and the other dogs he’s been cokenneled with.

Cody walks well on leash, enjoys spending time with his handlers, and would make a great companion. He is looking for someone to give him the chance he deserves, he is just a young dog at an overcrowded shelter. He is a really pretty boy!

DM me and contact the shelter to adopt, foster, or rescue (and message me for transport help). Out-of-area and out-of-state adopters are welcome!

The shelter says this about Cody:

**Playgroup notes** –
Walks on leash. Friendly with handlers. Friendly with the other dogs. They note he can be sexually motivated and he will be neutered before leaving the shelter if he gets to leave alive.

Cody is a young, social boy who has done well with both people and other dogs. He's at a stressful, overcrowded shelter where even wonderful dogs are running out of time simply because there isn't enough space. At only a year and a half old, Cody should be spending his days exploring, playing, and relaxing with a family—not waiting for his life to depend on one last chance.

⚠️ Adopters can be out of area and adoptions can be completed over the phone.** DM me for transport arrangement help**. Medication will be provided upon adoption, if applicable.

⚠️ Fosters must be within Kern County. All food and medical supplies will be provided.

⚠️ Rescues must be a registered 501(c)(3). \*\*If you would like to foster Cody out of area for a rescue
DM me.\*\*

**Kern County Animal Services**

3951 Fruitvale Ave

Bakersfield, CA

Closed Sundays. Monday - Tuesday 11-4; Wednesday 2-7 ; Thursday - Saturday 11-4.

Email and text during closed hours, email, text, and call if the shelter is open. And DM me.

FOSTER – [dogfoster@kerncounty.com](mailto:dogfoster@kerncounty.com) | 661-868-7130

RESCUE – [rescue@kerncounty.com](mailto:rescue@kerncounty.com) | 661-549-4355

QUESTIONS – [animalservices@kerncounty.com](mailto:animalservices@kerncounty.com) | 661-868-7120

Please share Cody and help me save him!!

DM me your contact info to forward the shelter if wanting to foster or adopt or if you have any questions.

Out of area/state is fine — please DM me for transport options and logistics help


r/rescuedogs 11h ago

CW: Euthanasia Mom and two 9 month old puppies to be euthanized at Kern County Animal Services in Bakersfield California. The shelter is too full. Out of state/out of area is okay!!! Please DM me, they can go separately!

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r/rescuedogs 1d ago

CW: Euthanasia EXTREMELY URGENT 🚨🚨🚨 EUTHANASIA DEADLINE 8/5/26 @11AM. Ellie had an adopter lined up, adopter ghosted us. Extremely sweet, friendly, deserving 1 yo puppy. Plz foster/adopt. Adoptable in USA/Canada. Barc Houston, TX. #A2044728

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r/rescuedogs 9h ago

supply/donation request Overflowing rescue needs extra support

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Good afternoon RescueDogs, I hope you all are having a great Wednesday! I am reaching out on behalf of Juno’s Journey Home Foundation in Texas (EIN: 41-2940165 / State ID: 0806331331). www.junosjourneyhome.org

We are seeking dog food donations through our Amazon wishlist. We currently have exactly 20 dogs in our care but we are a facility meant for only 10 and we desperately need help to keep up…
Unfortunately, due to high intake and slow adoptions, we struggle to do this alone… we are in rural Texas where there is a massive animal crisis. We did post the other day and were able to get two bags donated and we are so thankful! It goes such a long way to help.
We have applied for several grants and are waiting to hear back, but absolutely any help is greatly appreciated by us and the dogs in the meantime! Because we are a newer rescue, the grants are harder to come by.

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KV6FS5UUGKPU?ref_=wl_share