Monday, August 29, 2011
Rudy-A1233080 Large, but more to love!
"He needs love! He's large but gentle and he needs love!" Those were the words that Rudy's owner wrote when he relinquished Rudy to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on July 19, 2011. He was ill and could no longer care for his 6 yr. old Belgian Sheepdog. How heartbreaking that must have been for him and for Rudy who now hopes that someone will see what a magnificent dog he is and want him for their own.
Rudy is a big boy weighing in at 96 lbs. He has a lush, silky coat and his recent visit to the groomer brought out the shine and luster in that coat. He is a breathtakingly beautiful dog who is described as being friendly with people, dogs and cats. He loves people and is happiest when he can be with his human friends. He is exceedingly gentle and well behaved in the play yard. He loves to be brushed but more than anything he just likes to hang out.
Rudy waits patiently for the special someone who will look at him and know that he is the dog for them. He needs a forever home. Please help Rudy!
West LA City Shelter 310-207-3266 Tues-Sat 8-5, Sun 11-5
11361 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
Contact: Samantha Westbrook, NEW HOPE COORDINATOR
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Rhoda A1237102 South L.A. shelter
Rhoda A1237102 South L.A. shelter
Beautiful and friendly Lab female needs you! She's at South LA today!Missing in action! New Dogs need you!
Sorry to all who have followed my blog in the past. I've been going through a lot of personal transitions and have not had the bandwidth to update the blog. Well, now that I'm settling in and getting back to better than normal, I'm ready to start blogging again!
Lot's of changes and developments have been going on in Los Angeles' shelters and rescues. Best Friends has just got the go ahead to open an adoption center at the Mission Hills LAAS center. That could be a great thing for LA. Let's hope so!
Today, I have a great dog that my friend and shelter volunteer, Mirja has written about. She has contributed so many dog profiles to this blog in the past and I hope that continues. Thanks Mirja!
MAC
THE STORY OF A SENIOR DOG!
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This is the story of so many senior dogs. Once upon a time he had a family. For 5 years he knew who they were and he knew who he was. He had a home and a bed of his own and he thought that he was important to them but he was wrong! On August 1, 2011 they turned their 12 yr. old dog in to the West Los Angeles Shelter. They said they were moving and they didn't want him anymore! He never will understand why he couldn't be included in those plans. He became yet another disposable senior dog!
Mac is a 12 yr. old neutered German Shepherd/Staffordshire terrier mix. His coat is brown brindle and he is quite thin as you can see in this very unflattering photograph of him. He weighs only 40 lbs. so he needs some good food and treats to help fatten him up.
Mac is a sweetheart of a dog. He is very friendly and he gets along real well with people and with other dogs. He is very playful and responsive and as a bonus he is even housebroken.
Mac, like any senior dog, yearns to be a part of a family. He dreams of spending the last days of his life in the comfort of a loving family and a soft bed. Sadly his age and his breed may not make those dreams come true but he keeps hoping and he will never give up. His tail keeps on wagging. Surely there is someone out there who will look at his sweet face and fall in love with him and then he will have a home again - this time forever! Please don't let the shelter be his last home - please!!
West LA City Shelter 310-207-3266 Tues-Sat 8-5, Sun 11-5
11361 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
Contact: Samantha Westbrook, NEW HOPE COORDINATOR
213-485-0494 / CELL 213-792-5811 aninewhopewla@lacity.org.