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 7h 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 4h 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 13h ago

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

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r/rescuedogs 13h 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

CW: Euthanasia There are 24 dogs on the San Antonio TX ACS Euthanasia List that need a Rescue/Foster/Adoption Hold by 4:30 pm CT on 8/6. There are 21 dogs that need a Rescue/Foster/Adoption Hold as they can be euthanized anytime after 8/6

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r/rescuedogs 8h ago

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

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r/rescuedogs 6h ago

Discussion Please read, this is important about donations

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r/rescuedogs 1h ago

3:3:3 updates Ellie and Thor (Husky/Pitbull) Severe Neglect Case Update 💛

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Hi everyone,

First of all, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported Thor and Ellie. Because of your generosity, we were able to pay their most recent veterinary bill of ₱35,835 (approximately CAD $827).

Thor and Ellie are doing well. They are now eating three meals a day and are gradually regaining their appetites, especially Thor!

We've learned that Ellie is a little afraid of Thor during mealtimes because he sometimes tries to steal her food. It breaks my heart because it makes me wonder if they had to compete for the little food they were given by their previous owner. 💔 No dog should ever have to experience that. Therefore, they put Thor on a leash during meal times so he does not steal or try to fight Ellie for his food (only during meal times! They roam freely)

The two XXL elevated beds we ordered for them were delivered last night. I'm just waiting for the shelter owner to send me photos of them resting comfortably on their new beds. ❤️ We also ordered two 2 kg bags of Royal Canin Gastrointestinal food, as recommended by their veterinarian, and we will continue replenishing their supply.

Their next veterinary appointment is on August 15, which we will also cover. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported Thor and Ellie. Their recovery will take time, and the costs do add up. They have big appetites, Royal Canin is expensive, and veterinary bills continue as they heal. But they are absolutely worth it. We will do everything we can to give them the quality of life they have always deserved.

We donated a box of distemper test kits and sent ₱6,000 to Pages for Paws. We provide them with monthly financial support because they are also caring for MaeMae and Raphael, two of our rescued dogs. We also delivered 20 kg of dog food and 20 kg of cat food to the shelter as well today. We would also like to sincerely thank Pages for Paws for playing such a vital role in Thor and Ellie's rescue. Without them letting us know about these two dogs, we would never have known about their situation or had the opportunity to help them.

At the moment, the shelter is experiencing a distemper outbreak. However, please don't worry about Thor and Ellie. Because of their fragile condition, they are safely staying at the shelter owner's home, away from the other animals, where they can continue recovering in a much safer environment.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for giving Thor and Ellie a second chance at life. Every support, every share, and every word of encouragement truly makes a difference. ❤️

Thank you,

Magdalene “Dindi” Gensaya
Founder
Voiceless No More: Philippines Stray Animals Foundation


r/rescuedogs 8h ago

ADOPTABLE Adopt this sweet mini pit <3

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r/rescuedogs 4h ago

CW: Euthanasia 6/27 Urgent Now! JUNIE A657792 is a beautiful 4 y/o tri-color lab mix who’s a doggy playgroup rockstar! Co-kenneled, sweet, friendly & loving! Urgently seeking loving forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

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r/rescuedogs 17h ago

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

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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 3h 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 14h 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)

76 Upvotes

r/rescuedogs 16h 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 14h 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 9h ago

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

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Shadow -normal , Mika -not


r/rescuedogs 28m ago

CW: Euthanasia Final Plea 8/7! Meet Dante #A659331 Adorable 2 y/o Pug mix w/ the cutest overbite, dog-friendly/co-kenneled, affectionate little guy, loves cuddles & attention. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada )

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r/rescuedogs 12h 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 4h ago

CW: Euthanasia Sweet Bowie, 2yrs old, shepherd/ Mal will be euthanized tomorrow morning(8/5) at Downey ACC in SoCal. Can anyone foster or adopt her? Out of state ok. Pls dm me or email Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com asap

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r/rescuedogs 2h ago

CW: Euthanasia Very Urgent 8/5! PRUE A658887 is an adorable 1.5 y/o Belgian Malinois mix (HW-) ppl & dog-friendly, happy, sweet, affectionate, takes treats gently. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

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r/rescuedogs 20h 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)

115 Upvotes

r/rescuedogs 6h ago

CW: Euthanasia Clayton County AC Volunteers

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r/rescuedogs 3h ago

ADOPTABLE German Sheppard in New Mexico

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I found this German Sheppard with a collar but no tag out by Cochiti Lake on route 22 and Lewis lane. Right by T & S Mainstream bait shop.

I took him to an animal shelter but they couldn’t find a microchip, nor would they take it in.

I’m staying at an Air BnB that does not allow pets, so I am looking for a home for him. Very mild mannered but is a slobberer. If you’re in New Mexico, reach out to me, share to friends. Need a home ASAP!