Welcome SIMBA! He has been adopted and returned 6 (!) times from LAAS in his 5 years of life, for various reasons. He was last surrendered in January and has been at the shelter ever since.
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Volunteers found him to be affectionate and eager to please, despite the stress of long-term shelter life. At 75lbs and smarts that often get dogs like him into trouble, he's a dog needing direction, understanding, and above all, consistency.
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Today marks his last visit to the shelter, for life. Welcome to the Blue Man Dog family, Simba.
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⚠️ City shelters are overflowing once again. It’s as bad as how it was before Covid 💔 We don’t really have space for any of the dogs we are taking right now, but we can’t stand by and let them go down. If you can foster a dog (and do the work that comes with that - yes, it takes work to save a life), pls reach out. Foster application is on our website.
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#dogrescue #rescued #cutedog #savealifeadopt #shepherdmix #northcentralshelter #dog #morethanadogrescue #dogloversofinstagram #shelterdog #losangelesdogrescue
Welcome JAGER! 2-year-old, husky/shep girl came into #SouthLAshelter as a stray in August, and was later transferred to #NorthCentral. She came in with a weak gait, open skin lesions on the back, neck, shoulders, and swollen paw pads suspected to be related to an allergy, atopic dermatitis, or immune disease.
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After healing a bit, she's done fantastic in dog meets and staff found her to be sweet as pie. However, with unresolved medical issues, she didn't stand a chance of adoption, which is exactly where rescues are meant to step in. We got you girl!!
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⚠️ City shelters are overflowing once again. It’s as bad as how it was before Covid 💔 We are at burnout phase and don’t really have space for any of the dogs we are taking right now, but we can’t stand by and let them go down. If you can foster a dog (and do the work that comes with that - yes, it takes work to save a life), pls reach out.
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#dogrescue #rescued #savealifeadopt #huskymix #shepherdmix #northcentralshelter #dog #morethanadogrescue #dogloversofinstagram #shelterdog #losangelesdogrescue
Update on THOR: he is home from surgery and resting. The joint was shattered by the bullets so his leg could not be saved. Now moving forward and on to better things as a 3 legged boy!
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He had 4 days to get used to his foster home prior to surgery, as we wanted him to come home to a familiar place after a big surgery like that, so he can relax and heal up.
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Thank you @bigsugar58 for fostering and @istandwithmypack for supporting his medical needs!
It takes a village.
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#tripawd #dogrescue #mastiff #rescuedog #resting #doglover #fosterdog #rescuingdogs #stopanimalabuse
Welcome DUCKY! 9month old mini heeler. His elderly owners were gonna take him to the shelter because he is too energetic for them. No. Surprise.
Please be realistic about your ability to take care of whatever dog you get, especially if you opt for a puppy or working/herding breed. Raising and training them needs a lot of time, energy, exercise, and experience.
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He’s being neutered and will need some time to adjust because right now he’s understandably terrified.
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#rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #dog #heeler #miniheeler #miniatureheeler #dogrescue #shelterintervention
RAVEN 🤩! Beautiful photo by her foster. This shy, elegant gal is having a great time in her foster home with @ani.gsd and is exploring more of the world and generally blossoming. She is a very soft dog - that’s both her fur and her temperament!
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Raven came to us from @animalfriendsofthevalleys where she ended up as a stray, and no one ever came looking for her. The shelter called out for rescue help due to her shyness, which needs experience and a particular setup to manage and/or overcome successfully.
She will be available to adopt soon.
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#shydog #scareddog #dogportrait #dogsofinstagram #gsd #shepherd #germanshepherd #rescuedog #dogrescue #dogsoflosangeles #rescuedogsrule
Welcome BOWSER! This happy, energetic pup has been horribly abused — swipe to see injuries on his neck from an embedded e-collar (electronic shock collar). 🤬 Anyone who says it’s “just a vibration” is wrong — e-collars are shock collars and can literally burn the dog.
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So when no other rescue took him after the shelter’s callout, we said yes. Thank you @jcnash1962 for driving him to us, and @jubious.ch for fostering.
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1yr 31lbs schnauzer mix(?). He will be seen by a vet and neutered. We will give him time to recover, settle, and start to show us who he is and what he needs, and then he will be available to adopt.
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#schnauzermix #rescuedog #abuseddog #dogrescue #morethanadogrescue #adoptdontshop #cutedog #dog #doglovers #fosterdog
Drumroll please: FERRIS IS ADOPTED! We found him back in January, tied to a truck, all day & all night. Swipe to see some video of his story.
Ferris took quite some time to adjust, trust, learn appropriate social skills, and now to find just the right person for him, but he did.
@armenaes appreciates his goofiness and energy and with continued work she will have the adventure partner of a lifetime! Go Ferris!
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We thank
@______soyoung______ for all the hard work and for not giving up on this boy.
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#adoptionjourney #rescuestory #dogrescue #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #husky #morethanadogrescue #savingdogs
Puppy PONO is off to his new life with experienced (but eager to learn more) owners. They have a big, green, safely fenced yard for this little guy to romp around when he’s not at socializing in daycare, learning etiquette at obedience class, or walking in the nearby park.
—
We make sure to set our dogs and adopters up for success. Pono had only socialized with his sister, which is not good for his social skills or mental development, so we made sure he got plenty of safe exposure to other dogs in foster care. Thank you @______soyoung______ We loved to see him grow and learn. Happy life, sweet pup!
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#adoptiontails #adoptdontshop #rescued #responsibledogowner #herder #heeler #puppy #rescuedogsrule #happylife
Thought-provoking start to the weekend. Today’s world has such unnatural expectations of dogs; think city living, handling by strangers (vets, dogwalkers, groomers, friends), and some behaviors that they were bred for over 1000s of years (hunting, guarding, protecting, herding) are suddenly not acceptable in our society…
—
The Blue Man Dog team is at a 3-day “Aggression in Dogs” conference. We continually strive to learn about dog behavior, psychology, and latest research- and practice-based training techniques from others. @thelooseleashacademy
—
We’ll try to post a few insights and share some ideas here, however, social media isn’t the ideal place to relay complex information… but perhaps ask some thought-provoking questions to help you understand (or at least question) your dog and their behavior better.
—
#dogaggression #dogtraining #dogbehavior #doglover
UPDATE ON THOOOOR! We got him. Thanks to a genuine foster offer from @bigsugar58 and financial support from @istandwithmypack.
(His leg was broken from being shot with a BB gun and likely needs amputating.)
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At 97 pounds Thor is small in comparison to foster Mark’s other dogs; a mastiff adopted from us (140lbs) and a Newfoundland (160lbs).
He is used to keeping dogs separated and has the space to do so during Thor’s acclimation and then post-op recovery.
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He will go to vet on Monday for surgery - maybe we can save his leg? Don’t know. 🤞
—
Thank you Jackie @salty_bunzz for networking and getting him out, and @istandwithmypack for stepping up to help with upcoming vet bill. We couldn’t do this without your help.
—
#saved #freedomwalk #dogrescue #rescuedog #morethanadogrescue #shelterdog #northcentralshelter #mastiff #adoptdontshop #A2000031
10/29/2021
Welcome SIMBA! He has been adopted and returned 6 (!) times from LAAS in his 5 years of life, for various reasons. He was last surrendered in January and has been at the shelter ever since.
—
Volunteers found him to be affectionate and eager to please, despite the stress of long-term shelter life. At 75lbs and smarts that often get dogs like him into trouble, he's a dog needing direction, understanding, and above all, consistency.
—
Today marks his last visit to the shelter, for life. Welcome to the Blue Man Dog family, Simba.
——
⚠️ City shelters are overflowing once again. It’s as bad as how it was before Covid 💔 We don’t really have space for any of the dogs we are taking right now, but we can’t stand by and let them go down. If you can foster a dog (and do the work that comes with that - yes, it takes work to save a life), pls reach out. Foster application is on our website.
—
#dogrescue #rescued #cutedog #savealifeadopt #shepherdmix #northcentralshelter #dog #morethanadogrescue #dogloversofinstagram #shelterdog #losangelesdogrescue
10/29/2021
Welcome JAGER! 2-year-old, husky/shep girl came into #SouthLAshelter as a stray in August, and was later transferred to #NorthCentral. She came in with a weak gait, open skin lesions on the back, neck, shoulders, and swollen paw pads suspected to be related to an allergy, atopic dermatitis, or immune disease.
—
After healing a bit, she's done fantastic in dog meets and staff found her to be sweet as pie. However, with unresolved medical issues, she didn't stand a chance of adoption, which is exactly where rescues are meant to step in. We got you girl!!
——
⚠️ City shelters are overflowing once again. It’s as bad as how it was before Covid 💔 We are at burnout phase and don’t really have space for any of the dogs we are taking right now, but we can’t stand by and let them go down. If you can foster a dog (and do the work that comes with that - yes, it takes work to save a life), pls reach out.
—
#dogrescue #rescued #savealifeadopt #huskymix #shepherdmix #northcentralshelter #dog #morethanadogrescue #dogloversofinstagram #shelterdog #losangelesdogrescue
10/28/2021
MISTER FERRIS is ready to find his forever home. Super handsome 8yo #frenchbulldog. He gets a little over-stimulated sometimes so we recommend a home without young children. To inquire more, or set up a meeting, pls fill in an adoption application on our website.
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Thank you @rea_fosters for fostering.
#adoptdontshop #dogrescue #rescuedog #handsome #dog #dogsofinstagram #losangelesdogrescue #dogsofLA #rescuedogsrule
10/28/2021
Update on THOR: he is home from surgery and resting. The joint was shattered by the bullets so his leg could not be saved. Now moving forward and on to better things as a 3 legged boy!
—
He had 4 days to get used to his foster home prior to surgery, as we wanted him to come home to a familiar place after a big surgery like that, so he can relax and heal up.
—
Thank you @bigsugar58 for fostering and @istandwithmypack for supporting his medical needs!
It takes a village.
—
#tripawd #dogrescue #mastiff #rescuedog #resting #doglover #fosterdog #rescuingdogs #stopanimalabuse
10/27/2021
Welcome DUCKY! 9month old mini heeler. His elderly owners were gonna take him to the shelter because he is too energetic for them. No. Surprise.
Please be realistic about your ability to take care of whatever dog you get, especially if you opt for a puppy or working/herding breed. Raising and training them needs a lot of time, energy, exercise, and experience.
—
He’s being neutered and will need some time to adjust because right now he’s understandably terrified.
—
#rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #dog #heeler #miniheeler #miniatureheeler #dogrescue #shelterintervention
10/27/2021
RAVEN 🤩! Beautiful photo by her foster. This shy, elegant gal is having a great time in her foster home with @ani.gsd and is exploring more of the world and generally blossoming. She is a very soft dog - that’s both her fur and her temperament!
—
Raven came to us from @animalfriendsofthevalleys where she ended up as a stray, and no one ever came looking for her. The shelter called out for rescue help due to her shyness, which needs experience and a particular setup to manage and/or overcome successfully.
She will be available to adopt soon.
—
#shydog #scareddog #dogportrait #dogsofinstagram #gsd #shepherd #germanshepherd #rescuedog #dogrescue #dogsoflosangeles #rescuedogsrule
10/24/2021
Welcome BOWSER! This happy, energetic pup has been horribly abused — swipe to see injuries on his neck from an embedded e-collar (electronic shock collar). 🤬 Anyone who says it’s “just a vibration” is wrong — e-collars are shock collars and can literally burn the dog.
—
So when no other rescue took him after the shelter’s callout, we said yes. Thank you @jcnash1962 for driving him to us, and @jubious.ch for fostering.
—
1yr 31lbs schnauzer mix(?). He will be seen by a vet and neutered. We will give him time to recover, settle, and start to show us who he is and what he needs, and then he will be available to adopt.
—
#schnauzermix #rescuedog #abuseddog #dogrescue #morethanadogrescue #adoptdontshop #cutedog #dog #doglovers #fosterdog
10/23/2021
Her name was Cherry #A2001093 but we call her BIRDIE : a shy cubby-hider from South LA Shelter. 1 yr old, she was left outside the shelter in a cat carrier! She confused / shy for now, growling at other dogs, but we are sure she will start to get better soon. Mia and her pack will help her!
WELCOME BIRDIE!
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#dogrescue #dogsoflosangeles #greyhoundmix #scareddog #shydog #rescuedog #dog #losangelesdogrescue
10/23/2021
Drumroll please: FERRIS IS ADOPTED! We found him back in January, tied to a truck, all day & all night. Swipe to see some video of his story.
Ferris took quite some time to adjust, trust, learn appropriate social skills, and now to find just the right person for him, but he did.
@armenaes appreciates his goofiness and energy and with continued work she will have the adventure partner of a lifetime! Go Ferris!
—
We thank
@______soyoung______ for all the hard work and for not giving up on this boy.
—
#adoptionjourney #rescuestory #dogrescue #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #husky #morethanadogrescue #savingdogs
10/22/2021
Puppy PONO is off to his new life with experienced (but eager to learn more) owners. They have a big, green, safely fenced yard for this little guy to romp around when he’s not at socializing in daycare, learning etiquette at obedience class, or walking in the nearby park.
—
We make sure to set our dogs and adopters up for success. Pono had only socialized with his sister, which is not good for his social skills or mental development, so we made sure he got plenty of safe exposure to other dogs in foster care. Thank you @______soyoung______ We loved to see him grow and learn. Happy life, sweet pup!
—
#adoptiontails #adoptdontshop #rescued #responsibledogowner #herder #heeler #puppy #rescuedogsrule #happylife
10/22/2021
Thought-provoking start to the weekend. Today’s world has such unnatural expectations of dogs; think city living, handling by strangers (vets, dogwalkers, groomers, friends), and some behaviors that they were bred for over 1000s of years (hunting, guarding, protecting, herding) are suddenly not acceptable in our society…
—
The Blue Man Dog team is at a 3-day “Aggression in Dogs” conference. We continually strive to learn about dog behavior, psychology, and latest research- and practice-based training techniques from others. @thelooseleashacademy
—
We’ll try to post a few insights and share some ideas here, however, social media isn’t the ideal place to relay complex information… but perhaps ask some thought-provoking questions to help you understand (or at least question) your dog and their behavior better.
—
#dogaggression #dogtraining #dogbehavior #doglover
10/21/2021
UPDATE ON THOOOOR! We got him. Thanks to a genuine foster offer from @bigsugar58 and financial support from @istandwithmypack.
(His leg was broken from being shot with a BB gun and likely needs amputating.)
—
At 97 pounds Thor is small in comparison to foster Mark’s other dogs; a mastiff adopted from us (140lbs) and a Newfoundland (160lbs).
He is used to keeping dogs separated and has the space to do so during Thor’s acclimation and then post-op recovery.
—
He will go to vet on Monday for surgery - maybe we can save his leg? Don’t know. 🤞
—
Thank you Jackie @salty_bunzz for networking and getting him out, and @istandwithmypack for stepping up to help with upcoming vet bill. We couldn’t do this without your help.
—
#saved #freedomwalk #dogrescue #rescuedog #morethanadogrescue #shelterdog #northcentralshelter #mastiff #adoptdontshop #A2000031