Bob

     This handsome Labrador Retriever/Boxer mix is Bob. Shelter staff believes he is about 2 years old. He is a big goofy sweetheart. Not only is Bob lovable, he is super smart. He knows sit, down, stay, shake, other paw and has an incredible re-call. There is no doubt this guy once had a family, someone worked with him big time. Bob adores human companionship and will sit right next to you taking in the world around him. We are currently working on his leash manners but I know he will have that down really soon. Bob would benefit most from an active family. 
     Unfortunately, Bob is currently on "observation" status at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter due to kennel stress. Get him away from the shelter and you'll have the perfect dog. If you or anyone you know would like to give this gentleman a second chance at life, please contact me for more information or go visit him at the shelter, you will make his day! His ID number is A1481587 and tag number is N032.

Stella

     Meet Stella! She is a beautiful 2 year old pittie that currently resides at the Carlsbad animal shelter. This sweetheart is super loving and gentle towards humans and seems friendly towards other dogs, although I have yet to see her interact with one. She is very affectionate and would prefer your full attention all the time, but she is very good at settling by your feet when your busy.
     Stella knows sit, stay, come and we are currently working on perfecting her down. She walks very well on leash and would make the perfect running companion. I absolutely adore this girl and hope someone could find it in their heart and home to give her the life and love she deserves. She would love for you to go visit her at the shelter! Her ID number is A1482586 and her tag number is N281.

Laney

     This beautiful girl is Laney! Shelter staff believes she is about 2 years old. Laney is truly a gem of a dog, anyone would be super lucky to have her. She knows sit, down and walks AMAZING on leash. I have no doubt she will pick up on new tricks quick as she is ridiculously smart and attentive. She is so focused on her handle all the time and will make the perfect companion. I have yet to see her interact with another dog but she seems to be calm around them.
     If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting Ms. Laney please contact me for more details or go visit her at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. This fabulous dog deserves a second chance at life to show the world what she is made of. Her ID number is A1475641 and her tag number is N648.

Jenna has been adopted!

      Curled up in the corner of kennel 10 was a sweet pit bull with a beautiful coat... I called "Jenna, pretty girl, Jenna" and slowly opened the kennel door. She slowly lifted her head to look at me. To my surprise, I recognized that face. As she got up and came to the door, I realized it was a dog I got to know well while I was working at the central location. "Oh my gosh, Jenna, I've missed you my sweet girl!" I said to her as I leashed her up and headed for the play yard. Why was she here I wondered to myself.
      After spending sometime with Jenna in the yard then on a walk, I sadly put her back as my day at the shelter was coming to an end. On the way out, I ran into Manny, a shelter worker who also used to be at Central. Manny explained to me that Jenna was adopted last year but returned due to the couple going through a divorce. He then began to tell me that the shelters agreed to switch Jenna and Zoe to give them a little bit of a different atmosphere in hopes the right person will find them and adopt. Tiffany, a supervisor, made a joke about switching one deaf pit bull for another... Wait, I totally forgot, Jenna is deaf!
     Jenna is about two years old and has a fun loving and spunky personality. She knows SIT with hand commands and walks nicely on leash. This girl responds so well to hand commands and is so responsive to humans, the fact that she is deaf plays such a small role in her life. Jenna has been through a lot and unfortunately shelter life is basically what she knows. She sleeps most of the time in her kennel, just shutting out the world. But any chance she gets to show the world what she is made of, Jenna sparkles in the sun light. If you would like to give this sweetheart a second chance to shine, Please go visit her at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. She currently resides in kennel 10, her ID number is A1388563 and tag number is N780.

Teddy Bear has been adopted!

     This stunning brindle pittie is Teddy Bear. He is about 4 years old and already neutered. Teddy LOVES to play fetch with a tennis ball, he can play forever and always returns the ball to you. He knows SIT, DOWN, DROP IT and walks very well on leash. Teddy Bear not only looks like a bear but he totally lives up to his name... He is sweet as pie. This guy is vert affectionate towards humans and doesn't seem to have much re-action towards other dogs (that can be a very good thing.) Teddy is happy, healthy and looking for a home to call his own.

     If you or someone you know is looking for a fun companion, please keep this remarkable dog in mind. For more information on Teddy Bear contact me directly or go visit him at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. His ID number is A1346677 and his tag number is N768. Teddy deserves another chance at a good life.

Corbin

     Seriously, look at that mug! This handsome boy is Corbin. He is a Pit Bull/ Neopol Mastiff and stands about the height of your typical pittie but his paws, shoulders, neck and head are all Mastiff. This guy is said to be about 3 years old and weighs in at 89lbs. He is a perfect example of a gentle giant.
     Corbin is the sweetest dog you will ever meet. He enjoys human companionship, but is pretty independent so you do not have to worry about this big boy trying to get on your lap. He really just likes to hang out next to you. The shelter thinks he will do best as an only pet in the home so he can soak up all the attention. He knows sit, down and is learning to walk nice on a leash, Corbin is very strong. 
     If you or anyone you know is interested in giving this big lover boy the life he deserves, please contact me or go check him out at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. His ID number is A1454510 and tag number is N754. If you want a big, goofy, awesome and very smart boy, Corbin is your man!

     

Zoe has been adopted!

    
     Meet Miss Zoe girl! The shelter is pretty convinced she is deaf and I agree. Don't think that holds her back at all though, it just makes her response to hand commands really sharp. She knows SIT, STAY and we are working on DOWN... which she is learning quickly. She walks very well on leash and enjoys sitting next to you while observing the world around her. Her response to other dogs is playful and she can not get enough love from humans.
     Zoe has a lot of  love to give and needs an owner willing to give the same back to her. The ideal adopter should have a lot of patience and it is crucial that they learn how to use hand commands to communicate properly with her. If this special girl warms your heart please contact me for more info or go check her out at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. Her tag number is N600 and she is currently in kennel number 1. 

 

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” 

― Helen Keller

 

Fergie has been adopted!

     This beautiful brindle girl is Fergie. She is about one year old, spayed and sweet as can be. Her favorite thing to do is play with her canine friends (she ADORES dogs) and love on her human handler. She knows sit, down and is working on stay. 
 
Fergie's story is heart breaking yet warming at the same time. She went missing from her Dulzura home in September. She had been missing about two months when she arrived as a stray on 11/29/2011 at the County Animal Shelter in Bonita.
While lost, Fergie was apparently hit by a car. By the time she reached the shelter, an injury had healed improperly and she could not use her right rear leg. She was also underweight and dehydrated. Her leg had to be amputated to eliminate her constant pain, a surgery that was made possible by the County’s all-donation Spirit Fund.  Her current owner decided he no longer wanted her so, for now, she calls the Carlsbad Shelter home.
     Nothing holds this amazing animal back. She is full of energy, enthusiasm and has nothing but love to give. Her ego was not harmed by her owner giving her up, it is most likely the best situation for her. Coming from someone who owns a tripod pittie, I know the connection and understanding that can be had between Fergie and her future human companion, we just need to find the perfect owner. If you think that is you, please contact me or go to the Carlsbad Animal Shelter to meet Miss Fergie. All she needs is someone to love, understand and exercise her to her full potential so she can live out the rest of her life as God intended. 
Her ID number is A1392900 and tag number is N467

Maple

     Meet the wonderful Ms. Maple. She is the sweetest little old lady at what the shelter thinks to be about 8 years old. Don't let her age fool you though, this girl still has a lot of spunk! Her attitude toward both dogs and humans is very playful and loving. She knows sit, down and walks very well on leash. Maple is a big fan of stuffed animals and after she does a lap around the yard with one in her mouth she always gives it to me, very willing to share. 
     I am not sure where this precious dog came from or how she ended up at the shelter, but I do know she deserves a loving home to live out the rest of her life in. I worry about her fate if we do not find her a forever home soon.
     If you or someone you know is interested in adopting Maple, please leave a comment here or contact the Carlsbad animal shelter directly. Her ID number is A1444561 and tag number is N327. Maple is a fantastic pittie that has nothing but love to give.

Chloe

     Chloe was one of the first dogs I met at the Carlsbad shelter and boy did she steal my heart. Every day that I arrived, I would immediately go take her out. We would walk around for a while then go in a play yard were she really just wanted to lay in my lap. One day, when we were out in the yard, a little boy and his mama approached the gate. Chloe would just lean against the fence as close to the little boy as she could possibly get just hoping he would pet her. The mom kept saying "wow she is really good with kids" at that moment I knew this dog was going to get out of this shelter and in a loving home. 
     A couple weeks went by and sure enough, Chloe got adopted! Yaay!  But then, her new adopter decided she did not have enough time for a dog and returned her to the shelter, poor baby girl. A few times after that she ended up in a foster home, but always returned. Can you imagine the stress and confusion this sweet animal endured over a few months time? 
     December 15th I found out the shelter was only giving Chloe until the 19th to get out of there before they were going to put her down due to aggression toward the public. What? Are we talking about the same dog here? Poor Chloe was getting so stressed, whenever a human would approach her kennel but not take her out, she would bark and jump around, which to some came off as aggression when in reality she just simply could not control her emotions. Myself and a number of volunteers began to network Chloe in hopes a rescue would step up and save this wonderful girl we had all grown to love.
     Thursday came to an end, nothing. Friday, a few people thinking about it, but she was still at the shelter Saturday morning. Same story through out the weekend, but same result, there Chloe sat. To be honest, Sunday evening, I came to terms with what I thought to be the out come of this precious dogs life... It would be OK, at least she would be out of her misery. But then, a miracle happened Monday morning, I began to receive emails and phone calls from people informing me a rescue was going to pull her. Sure enough, Jericho's Promise Animal Rescue, with the help of Paw Protectors and Pit Bull Rescue San Diego, got Chloe out of the shelter and in a warm, loving foster home. God is so good! This is truly the best Christmas present I could ever hope for. 

     If you or someone you know is interested in adopting Chloe please contact me for more info!

Lola

     Meet Miss Lola! The shelter staff thinks she is about three years old. This pretty pittie is all blue with white on her paws and down her chest, super gorgeous. Lola came to the shelter less than a month ago knowing no commands, super timid of humans and acting like everything in this world was so new to her. Her teats were very swollen, which leads me to think she may have just had a litter of pups, one of many. She has scares on the side of her face, I don't even want to know how she got them.
     Today I went to Lola's kennel to take her out, for once she was wagging her tail and softly barking in excitement. Once we got into the play yard, she sniffed all around the grass like usual, as if she hadn't seen much of it in her life time... but then came running up to me for love! Oh my! What a different dog! Come to find out she has learned sit and stay and can perform them perfectly. Lola has come so far and I know she will just excel once in a loving home where she will receive lots of attention.
     This lovely girl currently resides at the Carlsbad Shelter where she is waiting for her forever home. Her ID number is A1441552 and her Tag number is 148. If you are interested in adopting Lola or know someone that is, please contact me or go down and visit her at the shelter. She deserves a second chance at a good life.

Angie has been adopted!

 

     This beautiful, three year old pittie is Angie. She knows sit, down, stay and walks well on leash. While still spunky and fun loving, She is also calm and gentle. Angie loves people and is super playful towards other dogs of all sizes and genders. It is hard to not fall head over heels for this brown eyed girl.

     If you or someone you know is interested in adopting pretty Miss Angie, please let me know! She is currently at the Carlsbad Animal Shelter waiting for a loving home she could call her own! She is a wonderful girl that deserves nothing but the best. 

     Before you buy a puppy from a breeder or pet store, please consider adopting a loving dog from our local shelters, as you may be their last hope. When you buy from a breeder you are supporting there cause of making a quick buck (which 8 out of 10  of these pups will most likely end up in the kennel right next to Angie.) When you buy from a pet store you are supporting puppy mills... look it up... it's sickening. When you adopt from a shelter or rescue organization, you are giving a smart, loving animal a second chance at life. I am not trying to pass judgement, I am just encouraging more people to think about adoption first. I know this can be a harsh reality, but hey, someone has to speak up for these animals that have no voice.

  

Robbie

Meet Mr. Robbie! What a handsome boy.

My ID number is A1420328,
my necktag number is C781

Tiny

      This beautiful girl is Tiny. Why the name? I'm not sure, she is an average size pittie, go figure ha-ha. They estimate her age to be about a year old, she is very calm for such a young dog. I absolutely love her and how gentle she always is. She is such a sweet girl that just wants someone to love her. Poor thing is getting stressed out at the shelter, she needs to find a home fast. All though she does know sit and down, I think someone just used her for backyard breeding and didn't even try to teach her much... but being a pit, she is super eager to please so I know she will learn fast. Tiny loves people and her favorite place to be is in your lap. When I take her out of her kennel, she wants to sniff and check everything out, but as soon as I sit down she books it to my side and waits to be petted.

     If you or anyone you know can help save Tiny please do so. Also, please share her far and wide as I think her time may be very limited :-( Everytime I see this sweet face, she tugs at my heart strings, I hope to see a very happy ending for this amazing animal. Right now Tiny is at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines St. Her ID number is A1397676 and her Tag number is C544.

Katie - Has been Adopted!

     Every week or so I come home from the shelter and tell Brett all about the new "love of my life" ... Well guess what? Katie is SO the love of my life! Just look at that face! When she first came to the shelter, I was very worried about her, she was shutting down fast. Today I walked in there and it was like a whole new girl, so excited to see me and eager to get out and go on an adventure. Katie walks very well on leash, knows sit, down and is "getting" stay. The shelter staff determines her age to be about a year and a half. 

     Talk about a gentle dog, she just melts in your lap and gives the sweetest kisses. If I had my way I would take her right now, BUT I can't so I am counting on one of you. :-) Trust me, she would make the perfect companion. I'm not exactly sure on this because I have not had a chance to do an interaction with her and another dog, but she seems to be calm around them going in and out of her ward. As far as kids go, Katie is another one of those "Mama dogs" I always seem to blog about so I think she would do well around kids. 


     Please consider Katie if you are looking to add a member to your family. She curently resides at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines St. ID # A1427664 Tag #196. Please share her with everyone you know in hopes to find her that loving home she longs for.

Tigressa

     Meet this pretty girl, Tigressa. OK some of the volunteers at the shelter are kinda silly when it comes to naming the dogs... But you get the point :) She's a beautiful brindle. The shelter staff listed her age as 11 months, but I think she is a little older... maybe two years old, but she still has that puppy spunk! Sadly, I don't think anyone has taken the time to teach her any commands, but she is SUPER smart and eager to please so she will pick things up quick. Tigressa has definitely had some puppies and the great news about that is, it has made her a wonderful and gentle mama dog.


    It is urgent that we get her out of there as her time is limited! :-( If you or anyone you know is interested in giving this sweet girl a second chance, please leave me a comment here or email me for more information. She is oh so deserving! Right now Tigressa is at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines St. ID #A1394995 Tag #C724

Harley

This is Harley, he is the shelter stud muffin! This Pittie/American Bulldog is about 2 1/2 years old and already neutered. He is super friendly to all dogs and people, such a lover boy! He knows sit and stay already and because he is so treat motivated he will pick up on anything really quick. Harley walks right next to you on leash (which is fantastic because he is a big boy ha ha) Don't let his size fool you though, he is gentle as can be, just melts in your lap. This guy really is a big goof... I just love it! From his cute little under bite to the way he throws his paws in the air while he runs full speed at you then slams on the brakes, he is sure to win someones heart and hopefully a spot in their home.

Harley is currently at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines st. His ID number is A10409517 and tag number is C531. If you or someone you know is interested in this wonderful dog please email me or leave a comment here.

Raven

So this silly girl is Raven.... and she is just that, SILLY as can be! When I took her out for a walk, every time we past someone in the hallways she just HAD to say hi, such a people lover. She is about a year old and so full of life, this girl is ready for an adventure! When we went to the play yard she jumped right in the kiddo pool... I really don't think she was familiar with it, it just looked so fun she HAD to do it! She knows sit and shake already and is so smart teaching her more will be a breeze. When I first saw Raven I thought her coloring and markings looked like a beagle, then when we went outside and her nose was basically glued to the ground, I was convinced she's pit/beagle... who knows though. I did not get a chance to see her with other dogs but I really don't think there would be a problem as she seems to LOVE everything.

Raven is currently at the San Diego shelter and looking for a forever home where she can shower you will love and joy. Her ID # is A1417114  and tag #335. Please contact me for more information.

Lacy - Has been Adopted!

     Meet my Lacy girl! Can you believe she has been at the shelter since March! Lacy is the ultimate LOVE BUG! This 6 yr old pittie girl knows sit, shake and would do great with training as she will do anything for affection and treats! She LOVES people and other dogs. Miss Lacy needs a  home :-(

     I absolutely love spending time with this baby girl. She is just so full of life and has not aloud the shelter to affect her at all. She sure is a volunteer favorite, I mean who could resist a dog that slowly falls to the ground and rolls over as soon as you touch her, silly girl.  please share with everyone, let's find this girl the forever home she longs for.

Tag #417 at the SD Animal Shelter on Gaines St.

Caroline - Has been Adopted!

  
   Ok, lets talk about Caroline. This pretty girl has stolen my heart BIG TIME! Those eyes make me melt and that smile, well, she is just stunning! She reminds me of a seal, looks wise. If I had the space right now to take in a foster (or even adopt) she would be my number one choice no doubt. Caroline is 5 years old and would make the perfect pet for someone who wants a dog to just hang out with. She enjoys the serinity of just "being" with you. Everytime I take Caroline out we find a nice shady spot to relax, she lays next to me and observes the world around her. Oh, did I mention she's a momma dog?  Has had some pups in her day... she's so gentle and caring because of it. This girl LOVES people, other dogs and food! She knows sit/stay and walks AMAZING on leash.

    Today I found out that she actually may get a chance to go to rescue which is FANTASTIC and well over due. Right now she resides at the San Diego Animal Shelter, not the ideal place. I will keep you all posted as I plan to follow her story, I just have to know where she ends up. Her future family is SO lucky! 

If you are interested in her just let me know and I will give you more information.