Yes, she was turned into the shelter as a stray. She had been bred a number of times, and when no longer any use to her “owner”, she was dumped at the shelter as a “stray” so they didn’t have to pay the turn in fee. They know how to play all the angles of the system. She is so sweet and friendly, just wants a little attention, which I’m sure she didn’t get much of. She has several medical issues that the rescue will need to address and then she will go to an experienced foster for a while to see how she adjusts to a real home life with other dogs, older kids and even her own bed. In time all the memories will fade and be replaced by a much happier life. That’s what we all work for, one dog at a time.

This poor guy has been through the ringer. First his “owner” was arrested for robbery and for a couple of weeks he was left alone except the neighbors fed and watered him. Then a rescue went by to get him and somehow he got loose and split out into the desert and they couldn’t find him. Two weeks later he was recaptured, very thin and not looking good. Another rescue stepped up and found him a foster in central CA; but now they had to get him up there, and not lose him on the way, as he is very skittish and will bolt at the first opportunity. I drove down to Sylmar and met up with someone coming in from the high desert area. We transferred him with no problem, and then I drove him up to Carpinteria to meet up with another rescuer who took him part way and then she met up with someone else to finally get him to his destination. The poor guy was on the road all day and part of the evening, but now he is in a much better place; safe and sound with no further mishaps in is long journey to find a home. Many thanks to all the rescuers who made his trip safe and as comfortable as can be. It’s what it’s all about.