Another good reason to adopt and not shop!!

For the people that are in the know of the rescue world, shelters all over the world are swollen with pets that are in need of a home. They are struggling with trying to care for these animals and rely heavily on donations to be able to do that. 

Animals are turned in because of behavioral issues, "they grew bigger than what we thought when we got the puppy", "they have too much energy", they were found on the streets, etc... the reasons go on and on and on. Sadly, there are dogs with issues that they are born with because of how they were bred, inbreeding, mother dog was on the street so the stress of that will damage a puppy. So many people will go to breeders because they want a dog that doesn't have a background or comes with baggage. Perfect doesn't exist!

Well news flash, these dogs started out as puppies as well! It's because of reasons beyond their control and no fault of their own, and they are turned into a shelter and left behind. The longer they are in the shelter, the deeper the issues become. It's frustrating because sadly it's along the lines of selfishness of people and that's the bottom line. Babies aren't born knowing how to live, neither do dogs! It takes time and patience! Can you tell, this bothers me?!

A friend of mine recently adopted a dog from a shelter in Lancaster CA. Her name is Roxy, I haven't met her yet, but her pictures will melt your heart. They found her online from Lancaster Animal Shelter and she was on the Euthanasia list the following week. There can be a number of reasons why, could be a dog that is "beyond fixable" behavior wise, they are sick, and the shelters just don't have the funds to help, but the main one is because they have too many and if a dog is overlooked for too long, they will move on to make room for another one. In Utah there is an organization called Best Friends Animal Society, and they are working very hard with shelters around the US to become no-kill. The struggle is real.

Back to Roxy... My friends went to the shelter and told them they wanted her. For whatever reason they were told no because she was on the "Euth list". Not really sure their reasoning and my blood boils a little bit with the unknown, but my friends fought and told them they weren't going to kill her, and they weren't leaving without her. The shelter listened and let them take her home. She is a very sweet loving girl, and my friends are so happy and feel so blessed to have her in their family. 

Please if you are looking for a pet to join your family, check out your local shelters. You will find the sweetest dog or cat and you will not be sorry! 

This is Roxy.... 💖

                                       Really the Euthanasia list???? 😡

Check out these websites....

Promoting Animal Welfare & Pet Adoption | Best Friends Animal Society

Instagram     Best Friends Animal Society

Instagram     Lancaster Animal Care Center

(Not sure why it works this way, but if you click the highlighted, it will bring up the link)

A little about me and a successful adoption story!

My name is Crystal and I am a dog walker/pet sitter. I have had my business for 18 years. As you can imagine, I have come across so many dogs of different shapes, sizes, breeds, personalities. Some have more training than others. I do my best and try to work with the ones that need a little more assistance with their manners. But I digress..... I love my job and all the pups. 

I do have a soft spot for rescues and really want to try and help them find their forever homes. I have shared some of the dogs that are up for adoption from The Barking Lot in previous blogs and will continue to share dogs from different shelters that are in the San Diego area and try to find them homes! I also want to share successful rescue stories as well, so you can see that a shelter pup is worth the time and effort and you won't be sorry!

First up is Wunderbar, Wunde for short. She is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever met. Her name is German and translates to Wonderful and I have to say they couldn't have picked a better name. Wunde was found in Mexico in what is called "the dog graveyard". It's a place people will leave unwanted dogs. She was only 6 months old. Just the thought of her being dropped off brings a tear to your eye. She can be cautious with people and is still slow to trust men but is willing to try. When I first met her, it was love at first sight on both sides. She gets so excited when I show up and when we walk, she walks right alongside of me and most times she has to be touching. She is always happy and has a smile on her face as if she is saying thank you. 

Check out this sweet girl.... how can you not love that smile?

Wunde also lives with her "brothers" Chewbacca & Vadar who are also rescues. Wunde and Chewie were rescued from We Saved A Puppy. Vadar was rescued through Pug rescue.

Check out their website and find your Wunde!! You can't beat the feeling of knowing you saved a life!!

                                            www.wesavedapuppy.org. 

How about these cuties??

So many rescues... Lets help these babies!! 

These are some more pups looking for their forever homes and are currently staying at The Animal Pad located in La Mesa CA. 

                                                     Matilda - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                                        Rose - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                                     Left Eye - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                                        Sally - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                 Clavamox (Urgently Needs A Foster) - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

Click on their name under their picture and it will bring you to their page on the Animal Pad website. 

It really breaks my heart to see these babies looking for their forever homes. To read their stories, what they have been through and all they want is to be loved and given a warm bed to sleep in. 

If you are unable to adopt, consider fostering or even donating just to help these rescues be able to supply for these pups, nurse them back to health and find them loving homes. 

Rescue....

There are so many dogs that are in need of a home. Puppies are like babies. Dogs are like kids, in the sense that they need to be trained, taught, guided and loved to the ends of the earth. Many, many dogs end up in shelters because when they are adopted, bought from a breeder or found on the streets they weren't trained or given the time they needed to succeed. These babies need love, patience and time and they look to us to show them the way. Unfortunately, a lot of dogs don't receive that end up in shelters and then looked upon as damaged dogs. 

Our shelters today are so overwhelmed with pets that need a home, and I want to help get these babies exposed! With the help of a community to spread the word, share a picture, network with others, we can find them the loving homes they deserve!

There is one shelter that I had volunteered with for a little while. Unfortunately, with my work schedule it makes it difficult to volunteer in a physical sense, but I still want to help! The rescue is called The Animal Pad. They are located in San Diego and take in a lot of sick dogs from Mexico. These dogs are nursed back to health, and then they are ready to find their homes! 

These dogs have been in the shelter for too long! As with people there is someone for everyone (or every dog!) Here are a few of their long timers... 

                                                         Abu - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                                      

                                                        Blaze - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                                   

                                                     Loki - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                                         Ron - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                                                   Morticia - The Animal Pad Dog Rescue

                          The Animal Pad | Dog Rescue in San Diego and Southern California

Check out their website and see all the beautiful dogs that are looking for their forever family. We all need to be given a chance; will it be you to give that chance?

Anyone a Star Wars fan?

Bring on the Star Wars fans!! We have a princess for you!

Meet Princess Leia 💖 She is looking for her Hans Solo! 😊

She is currently staying at The Animal Pad in La Mesa with her other force warriors, but she would love to have her own pad to spend her days. She does have some separation anxiety and is blind, but with a lot of love and caring, she will become your best friend! Check out this cutie pie below. I have attached some pics of her highness along with her information. She would love to be someone's forever princess!

Age: 5 years old

Gender: Female

Breed: Lab-Terrier mix

Weight: 50 lbs

Personality: She is coping with an empty nest syndrome (after her pups getting adopted) and seeks love and companionship.

Education: Working on bathroom and good with leash training. Needs help with separation anxiety.

Favorite Activities: Likes laying in the sun and enjoyed playing with her pups (now adopted).

Looking for: A home where she can be a loving companion and be with her people.

Special needs: She is blind and needs help with her separation anxiety.

Adoption Fee: $ 275

Princess Leia will be the queen of your heart!

Greetings! My name is Princess Leia. I’m a loyal, loving lady who can’t wait to find a home. I’m a 5-year-old, 50-pound, Lab mix. I’m spayed now. My rescue story isn’t exactly a walk through the galaxy… ahem, I mean the park! I am blind and was found in desperate conditions with a litter of puppies in Tijuana. When I got spayed, my funky eye was removed too. All my babies have been adopted and it’s been a bit ruff for this momma. I miss that companionship and hope to find a furever family to fill the void!

I’m a super sweet girl who is completely trusting of her people. I used to love playing with my puppies before they were adopted. Since arriving in the states, I haven’t had many interactions with other pooches. I hope that we’d be friends! I live with a cat and we get along just fine. My foster fam doesn’t have any kids, but I think the more hoomans around to give me love the better! When I’m not keeping my people company, you can find me basking in the sun for a nice snooze.

I’m working on my leash training little by little. I know that with more practice, I’ll enjoy walks soon! I’m bathroom trained, so you don’t have to worry about any accidents in the house. Due to all the recent changes in my little life, I’m coping with some separation anxiety. I do not like to be left alone and will experience anxiety if I do. However, I’m still new to this whole domesticated doggo thing! I think that with a loving household and training, I can start to develop my confidence.

Life hasn’t been easy, but I’m hopeful for the future! I’m a sweet, trusting girl with so much potential. I would be happiest in a home with people around to keep me company. So what do you say? Listen to the Force and adopt me today! My adoption fee is $275 and that includes spaying/neutering, shots, and microchip. If you want to take me home, please fill out the form on the website here: 

https://theanimalpad.org/adoption-application/

A Stud in a sweater

This little guy is Tiki

He is a 3 year old terrier mix weighing in at 25lbs. He is very playful and friendly! He does need eye drops and also currently on Prozac due to anxiety. Maybe with a lot of love and comfort from someone special, his anxiety will settle. Oh, and in case you haven't noticed, he is a cutie pie!

His current digs are at The Animal Pad but would really like his own couch and bed to call his own. Check out his information I have given below and also his pics, I didn't lie, he is CUTE!!  

                                                        Tiki

Age: 3 years old

Gender: Male

Breed: Terrier mix

Weight: 25 lbs

Personality: Very friendly and playful!

Education: Good with bathroom and leash training

Favorite Activities: Playing with other pups, sun bathing, eating treats, getting dressed up in his sweater collection, and getting love from his human!

Looking for: A loving family ready for the sweetest pup! He will thrive in an encouraging home with another dog.

Special needs: He needs lubricating eye drops 2-4 times a day, and already received eye repair surgery too. TIKI is very good with application of medication. He is on Prozac(~$10 a month) to help with anxiety.

Adoption Fee: $ 250

Let’s get this pawty started!

Aloha, friends! I’m Tiki, and I’m a 3-year-old male terrier mix, weighing about 25 pounds. I’m house-trained and potty-trained and neutered. I’m leash-trained, too, but I do get a little fearful outside with everything going on around me, but I am working on that and making great progress!

My past was anything but a day at the beach. I was set to be euthanized at the Riverside County Shelter, but thankfully I was rescued by TAP just in time! I have an eye injury where I’m unable to blink, and it’s believed to have been caused by abuse. I have received an eye surgery and will need daily eye drops to stay comfortable. I’m initially scared of humans because of what I’ve endured, but my foster mama said that I’ve been able to come out of my shell much quicker than she thought. Prozac is also helpful with my anxiety! Now, I’m just a sweet little lovebug!

My foster mama says I’m the best, most loving, and loyal dog you’ll ever meet!  Despite what I’ve been through, I’m still able to trust and love with my whole heart.  First and foremost, I love being around my foster family. I don’t have any separation anxiety when they leave, but boy, do I get excited when they come home! I also love giving kisses, sun-bathing, eating treats, and dressing up in my sweater collection. Did I mention I love other doggies? Playing around with my fellow canines is one of my favorite activities.  I think I’d do okay with cats and children, too, since I have such a big heart. 

My ideal home would be with a family who likes to get licks and who’d be willing to work with me to build my confidence. I’d love to have some doggy friends to play with, too.  I also require lubricating eye drops 2-4 times a day, but my foster mama says they are very easy to administer.  If I sound like a trip to paradise, let’s meet! My adoption fee is $250 and that includes spaying/neutering, shots, and microchip. If you want to take me home, please fill out the form on the website here:

 https://theanimalpad.org/adoption-application/

Treasure

Next up: Treasure!

First up I "gave you" Diesel a one-year-old Boxer mix with the best ears! And he is ready and waiting for his forever home! 

Now we switch it up and go to a sweet little special needs treasure, named Treasure! She is a year 2 old chihuahua mix and needs some extra care, but I am sure she will fill your life happiness definitely give you unconditional love! If you are unable to take in a special needs baby but still would like to adopt, check out The Animal Pad at www.theanimalpad.org, there are many dogs out there waiting for you!

Age: 2 years old

Gender: Female

Breed: Chihuahua mix

Weight: 6.5 lbs

Personality: Sassy and sweet princess!

Education: Needs bladder and bowel expression for her business, does not need diapers.

Favorite Activities: Fetch, walks, fetch, snuggles....did we mention fetch?

Looking for: A sweet, mellow home ready to open their hearts to this special girl. She will prefer a carpeted home for better mobility and wheelchair when outside.

Special needs: Needs bladder and bowel expression on her walks, does not need diapers. Uses wheelchair when outside.

Adoption Fee: $ 400

You’ve gotta meet this gem!

Hello, darlings! My name is Treasure, and I’m a 2-year-old, spayed Chi mix, weighing in at 6.5 pounds. True to my namesake, I’m a sweet girl who will only enhance your life! Sadly, I haven’t had the most dazzling past. I was found on the streets of Baja with rear leg paralysis, believed to have been hit by a car. As a result, my mobility is a bit limited. Indoors, I can scoot around unassisted (with carpet being easier for me than tile or wood), but when outdoors, I prefer to move around by using my wheelchair since my backside is prone to injuries when near concrete or rock. Due to this condition and the lack of sensation in my legs, I need to have both my bladder and bowels expressed. Thankfully, I don’t need to wear diapers, as I’m pretty good about doing my business during my regular assisted potty breaks.

Despite my special needs, though, I have a heart of gold and a glass-half-full mentality. I love cuddling and napping with you, and I adore being held. But in true Chi fashion, I am also a little spitfire! I love to run/scoot around all day and make you laugh. I have a zest for life, and I love cats and children of all sizes. Other doggies take me a little longer to warm up to, but all in all, I like having them around to play with. I also love playing with my toys and I even run to them first thing in the morning so that I can start squeaking and fetching! I have mild separation anxiety and tend to bark at strangers or when someone’s at the front door. I also have a bit of leash aggression to other doggies while out on a walk, but I am working on it and making progress!

My ideal household would be to anyone willing to open their heart and invest the time and energy to being my caregiver. I’d make a great companion to any type of family. If we sound like a good fit, follow the treasure map straight to TAP to schedule a play date! My adoption fee is $400 and that includes spaying/neutering, shots, and microchip. If you want to take me home, please fill out the form on the website here: https://theanimalpad.org/adoption-application/

I am more than happy to reach out to the rescue with anyone that is interested. My email address is crystal@stopdoggietime.com. 

I will also cover the adoption fee for this sweet girl as well! 💖🐕

www.theanimalpad.org