Akina was surrendered by her family because she was too energetic, although that is the characteristic of this breed. As with all of our dogs, Akina is trained in basic obedience and is crate trained.  Akina's energy level and temperament is very typical of the breed.  She will thrive with a family who understands the breed and treasure her as their loyal companion and beloved family member. 

Bond is a handsome stunning male brindle with impressive pedigree who was surrendered by his owner. Bond walks well on leash, knows his basic obedience, and is crate trained. He will need a family who will continue to work with him on basic obedience, confidence building, and impulse control – which are all very important components in raising a balanced pet.  Bond is affectionate, playful, and gets along well with other dogs. Bond will require an experienced owner. 

Boston is  an owner surrender because he was dominating his brother and was showing aggression after being attacked by a loose pitbull who invaded his backyard. Boston gets along well with well-mannered dogs and is very sweet and gentle with humans and has been caught cannodling with the neighbor's duck. He is just a gentle giant who doesn’t understand his strength or size.

Donnie was a stray found in a Little Saigon neighborhood in Southern California.  He is sweet and does well with other dogs. He walks well on leash and is crate trained. Donnie is shy and takes time to warm up but does so quickly. He would make a wonderful companion for that lucky family.

Hobbes was surrendered to a local Southern California shelter by his family who was moving to another state. Hobbes is a very sweet loyal boy. He knows his basic obedience and is crate trained. He walks well on leash and is such a happy go lucky boy.

Jade – pronounced Ha-day – is an owner surrender from Georgia, Atlanta. Jade is a healthy senior dog, and is a pedigreed Thai ridgeback imported from Thailand by her owner. Because they could not find any no-kill shelter, rescues or sanctuary that would take her in, her family drove her all the way from Atlanta to Southern California so she could be placed with us while we find a loving home for her. Jade is stranger wary and will do well in a family with no other dogs. 

Knight is a hmong bobtail dog, which is very rare outside of Vietnam. Hmong bobtails are raised by the indigenous Hmong tribes in the highlands of Northern Vietnam. Knight was an owner surrender and suffered from severe fear aggression when he first came to us. He is still stranger wary but will warm up when given lots of patience and love. Knight was never socialized as a puppy and is slowly learning to love and trust. He will be a wonderful companion to a very lucky family.

Lightning came to us with his four puppies surrendered by their owner who felt that he couldn’t give Lightning the proper training.  Lightning is crate trained and is good tempered. Like all dogs, his happiness is being with his humans for a little attention and love. A little treat here and there also makes him very happy.

Lucky was an owner surrender in Southern California that found her way to a good Samaritan who contacted us to bring her to our sanctuary.  The original owner gave her up because she dug under the fence, went into the neighbor’s yard, and attacked their dog. When she came to us, Lucky had severe anxiety and fear-based aggression, and had to be muzzled for a week. She was never given any obedience training, was contained to the backyard, and was never socialized properly.  Since her arrival at our Rescue, she has learned play etiquette and is now able to play politely with other dogs. She has also graduated out of her muzzle and has started basic obedience training. 

Maia was an owner surrender because she was too much to handle. Maia is a jumper and can clear a 6-ft fence so she is best suited as an indoor dog and will need continued guidance and training. She is crate trained and loves long walks. She's eager to please and just wants to find her own furever family.

Missy is a sweet ridgeback mix who only wants to be with her family. She walks well on leash, gets along well with other dogs and is crate trained. She loves a good run and being outdoors. She is curious and eager to please. Missy goes to her crate on command, learns new commands quickly and is so eager to find a forever family. Come meet Missy and see for yourself just how super sweet she is! 

Moka is a beautiful brindle who knows her basic obedience and is crate trained. She still needs guidance and practice with leash walking but she is so very eager to please. She is smart and learns quickly if you are patient and have the time. This little girl is ready for any adventures you have in mind. If you need someone to keep up with you, Moka is your girl!

Nick was pulled from the euthanasia list 90 minutes before he was scheduled for euthanasia. He is a big beautiful sweet energetic boy weighing about 70 pounds, and is a Thai ridgeback-Husky mix. He is crate trained, walks well on leash and knows basic commands. 

Sirius was an owner surrender from Central California. The owner had given him away with expressed agreement that he was not to be used for breeding. When the agreement was broken, the owner requested that Sirius be returned to him and then surrendered him to our rescue, entrusting us with his care until he can be placed with a good family that will treat him as a loving pet and as a member of the family.

Tiny Tim was born with a deformed foot but does not let it hinder him in any way. He takes guarding his family seriously and will chase any critters that impinges on his humans’ home. TiM is crate trained and loves to go on car rides. He gets along well with female dogs but is dog selective with male dogs. He is full of affection and playful energy, and is looking for a forever home.

Twinkie is about 2 years old and was an owner surrender. She is initially shy and takes time to warm up to strangers, but is very affectionate and sweet once she gets to know you.  She is crate trained, walks well on leash and knows basic commands. She is very mellow and low key.

Vida was abandoned by her owner because she was too much for them to handle. Vida is crate trained and is good with children and other dogs. She is a bundle of puppy energy and is ready for any adventure. As with any dog from this breed, Vida will need an owner who will have the time to mentor her to become the best dog that she can be. Vida is full of love and potential and is just waiting for that right family to bring out the best in her.

Looking for a partner in crime? Webber's your boy. This Phu-Quoc / malinois mix is full of energy and adventure. Crate trained and doing well with basic obedience. Webber will need a family that can give him routine, boundaries, and consistency. He's ready to please. Won't you be his forever family?

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Meet Rex, formerly Boo of the fantastic four puppies that we rescued in the Fall 2020 (Boo, Casper, Pumpkin and Spice). We love their smiles!❤️

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