Please give these animals a chance! The animals listed below are not a part of or associated with Independent Animal Rescue (IAR), including IAR’s adoption and/or fostering programs. The information listed for each animal was provided by individual caregivers and was not generated or verified by IAR. IAR makes no representations related to these animals. As with all adoptions, IAR encourages potential adopters to gain as much information as possible before adopting these animals, including but not limited to temperament testing, consultation with a trainer, and consultation with a veterinarian. As always, IAR encourages you to spay and neuter your pets.
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Nugget
Listing Date: December 3, 2024
Birth Date:
Breed: Cat; domestic shorthair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Current on rabies vax.
Physical Description: Tuxedo
Personality Description: While a little shy at first, Nugget is extremely playful and talkative. As soon as you get home, she can't wait to tell you about her day. She's also extremely affectionate and appreciates attention.
History: Largely unknown. We took her in just before Thanksgiving but are sadly unable to keep her.
If interested in Nugget, contact Shannon at [email protected].
Gabriel and Blade
Listing Date: December 3, 2024
Birth Date: February 16, 2018
Breed: Norwegian Forest mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date/fully vetted
Physical Description: Long hair gray tabby
Personality Description: Affectionate Clever Curious Food-motivated Playful Snuggly
History: Meet Gabriel and Blade, a bonded pair of brother Norwegian Forest mixes. They were rescued as feral kittens around 6 weeks old. They are now about 6 years old and need an owner who understands cat behavior. They both extremely dislike the vet (as most cats do) so they need a calming medication before they go for visits. If they become too stressed, they have urinary issues. Both are very loving and sweet. They both enjoy spending time on a screened in porch, but that's as much outside experience that they get. Looking for someone to love and care for them and give them the attention they desperately deserve.
If interested in Gabriel and Blade, contact Carissa Clute at [email protected].
Frappuccino
Listing Date: December 1, 2024
Birth Date: April 13, 2017
Breed: Siamese X
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Fully vaccinated
Physical Description: Snowshoe
Personality Description: Sweet, playful, fiesty at times, great companion, prefers women, fearful of large dogs, has always been an only cat, acts fearful and at times aggressive towards other cats.
History: Frappe was found as a kitten and lived with her owner, my mother, only for about 5 years before we had to move her and my mother in to my house when my mother developed Alzheimer’s. For the past 2 years she has lived in an upstairs bedroom with bathroom with little company. My heart breaks for her and the isolation and loneliness she has had to endure being shut in a small room for so long. Regardless she is a purr box that loves to be held and pet and played with. She deserves to be in a home with free rein and a human that can spend more time with her and give her the attention she deserves.
If interested in Frappuccino, contact Megan Moore at [email protected].
N/a
Listing Date: November 29, 2024
Birth Date:
Weight: 35 pounds
Breed: Doberman / Boxer mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Assumed yes, looks well taken care of.
Physical Description: Breed: Boxer/Doberman mix Coat: Brown/orange, lean build Age: Young and still growing into his paws Other Details: Fixed, soft paw pads, had a green cinch collar when found
Personality Description: Super friendly and energetic A little skittish at first but warms up quickly Playful and enthusiastic, runs headfirst with lots of energy Trained to sit and lay down Startled by loud noises
History: Found on the side of the road in an obvious clearing Was sitting calmly with a yellow Kong toy filled with peanut butter Chipped, but no registered information on file
If interested in N/a, contact Christian at [email protected].
Cali
Listing Date: November 27, 2024
Birth Date: November 25, 2021
Weight: 55 pounds
Breed: Pitbull Mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: White and brown Pitbull mix
Personality Description: Cali is an active and healthy 4-5 year old pitbull mix. She is crate and potty trained (she loves her crate!). She loves daily walks, truck rides, playing fetch, is a great cuddler, and very loyal and connected to her owner. She is vocal when someone comes to the door, but otherwise very quiet and not a barker. She loves being outdoors exploring and sunbathing. The only time we hear her bark outside is when she sees a squirrel (not a fan!).
History: We began fostering Cali from a local shelter in October 2023 and recently adopted her. When we 1st got Cali, she showed territorial behavior with our other dog over food, toys and her crate. We were consistent the 1st 2 months in keeping them separate when playing with toys and eating, and now they are best friends, sleep together and can be left alone without any issues. Recently, as I was bending over her, Cali bit me (more gave me warning with a head butt and grazed my lip). I believe she was giving me a warning that I was in her space. We have a 7 month old granddaughter and have come to the decision we can no longer keep Cali in our home. Cali is NOT a vicious dog and has never nipped or bit anyone else while in our care. We are hoping that someone gives this sweet girl a 2nd chance and can share some new adventures with her. We believe Cali would do best in an active adult only home.
If interested in Cali, contact Karen Conlisk at [email protected].
Juniper
Listing Date: November 15, 2024
Birth Date: May 14, 2020
Breed: Cat (short hair)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date on all - no feline distemper shot
Physical Description: Medium-sized domestic short hair cat with green eyes
Personality Description: Juniper (Juni) is a very affectionate cat who loves people and loves to play. She is about 4 years old. She doesn't seem to understand social cues from other cats and as such other cats tend to hate her (which is why we are rehoming her). She is very sweet and social with people. She will greet you every day when you come home. She is a good cuddler and very emotionally supportive. She loves to play and will run and jump all over to get a toy. Her other main interest is cat food. She only eats kibble and doesn't tend to like wet cat food. Her only behavioral issue is she tries to eat plastic and any human food she can get to. She also gets the occasional late-night zoomies and is very vocal if she isn't able to cuddle with anyone at night. You are also welcome to all of her cat accessories. She loves to nap in her pictured plush whale and has a favorite bird toy.
History: Juni was found as a stray and taken to the pound in Hazard Kentucky. I then adopted her from the Kentucky Humane Society and brought her to North Carolina. I have had her since around 2021. She doesn't get along with significant other's cat though.
If interested in Juniper, contact Andrew at [email protected].
Kratos
Listing Date: November 10, 2024
Birth Date: October 5, 2023
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Mixed breed (pit/husky primarily)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: All shots up to date
Physical Description: He is a smaller statured little fella. Black and tan, and has the cutest eyebrows. His head is very pit shaped, and he definitely forgets it sometimes coming around corners and bonks himself.
Personality Description: Kratos is a very, very sweet boy. We are working through some anxiety, and some training. He sees the trainer weekly for lessons, and is making great strikes! He's very food motivated so makes training easy. He loves giving kisses and, typical of his age, has a lot of energy. He has leash reactivity we're working on towards dogs and some strangers. He'd do best in a home we believe that has a yard with a small family with no other pets.
History: He was adopted from a kill shelter on the day he was not supposed to be with us (Franklin County Animal shelter).
If interested in Kratos, contact Shayaan Khokhar at [email protected].
Omi
Listing Date: November 6, 2024
Birth Date: December 10, 2020
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: Cattle Dog Pitbull
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Adorable spotted black and white, short haired dog with a beautiful coat.
Personality Description: Omi (short for Maromi) is a loving, cuddly, and super intelligent girl. She is 4 years old and completely potty trained, knows sit, down, stay, place, drop it, find it, get a toy, and so much more. Omi adores cheek kisses and is totally obsessed with her owner and anyone new that comes in the door. She is vocal when hearing sounds at the front door, but otherwise quiet. Needs a lot of exercise as she’s a heeler (work dog). We have experienced recently some aggression from her, when touched unexpectedly or instances related to resource guarding. Typical of a healer, she snaps at hands if triggered- but her triggers can very well be avoided or trained to give her more confidence. She loves cuddling in bed, chasing tennis balls, and playing games that challenge her mentally. Unfortunately my father isn’t willing to spend time training her out of these behaviors but it seems very possible as she’s so smart & I am desperate to find an adoptee to show her some love instead of putting her down.
History: She was abused as a newborn (someone cut her tail with scissors) and attacked by a dog while on a leash and had to go to the hospital. After this she started having leash aggression towards other dogs and stopped enjoying the dog park, so she doesn’t have as much socialization with other dogs as she should have. Would be so grateful to see her rehomed and trained so she can live a full, happy life. I love Omi so much
If interested in Omi, contact Sophie at [email protected].
Hicks
Listing Date: November 6, 2024
Birth Date: December 20, 2023
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: AMERICAN BULLY MIX
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: UTD
Physical Description: Cocoa brown with white belly, feet, and a little on his nose.
Personality Description: Super happy and playful. Eager to please. Loves giving kisses and snuggles. He always greets me with big tail wags that gets his whole body wiggling and with a toy in his mouth. He just wants to be everyone's friend. No aggression or resource guarding. Can be a little reactive on leash, but it's easy to break his concentration, and good off leash (at say a dog park).
History: This handsome ~1yo boy was abandoned in Spring Valley NV. I believe I found him the same day, as he was clean, but its become clear no one is looking for this sweet boy. He is potty trained, good on leash and loves walks, great in the car, and loves to play. He knows a few tricks and is very quick to catch on to new commands - very smart. Because of his puppy energy and the fact that he loves to chase, I think he would be best in a cat, small dog, small child free home. He would likely be ok with larger dogs if introductions are done properly, but would be happy being your only baby!
If interested in Hicks, contact Kristen at [email protected].
Rowan
Listing Date: November 2, 2024
Birth Date:
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog (Heeler)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: UTD
Physical Description: Young 1 year old heeler mix. White with brown/chocolate pattern.
Personality Description: Rowan is a 1yo red heeler mix. He is FULL of puppy energy and never seems to get tired. The only thing he loves more than his ball, is his person and he wants is to be right by your side all the time. Rowan is the definition of a velcro pup. That being said, he also does well by himself for long periods of time as long as he has a chew toy or a puzzle. Rowan is an amateur hiker, camper, and beginner kayaker. He has his obedience training down, is learning basic agility, and has started scent training. He is extremely intelligent and eager to please. Rowan does great in the car and loves UTV rides. This pup is an absolute cuddle-bug and very gentle with his person. But Rowan got all the heeler genes and has a very strong protective streak. He will growl, bark, and snap at the heels and hands of any person, dog, or cat that comes near his person or his place. We are working on training and believe that he can overcome these challenges. Rowan did not receive the socialization or training heeler puppies need. He needs a patient person who can be consistent with his training and preferably has herding dog experience. His prey-drive and herding instincts are strong. Rowan would make an excellent farm or bird dog. Any potential home must have access to a space where he can run off leash. Rowan is the most loyal, intelligent, and loving dog I have ever known. He will make an excellent adventure buddy and companion for the person willing to give him a chance at a better life.
History: Adopted him from a high kill rate shelter in Rupert, Idaho. Wasn't socialized or trained well with other dogs when he was young.
If interested in Rowan, contact Cody Jones at [email protected].
Poe
Listing Date: November 1, 2024
Birth Date: October 10, 2014
Breed:
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: UTD
Physical Description: Grey, long haired cat with green eyes
Personality Description: Very cuddly and loving. Will let you lay on/with him for hours. Your next best friend. Playful with handheld toys, not so much string toys. Lower energy (10 years old), but still a rascal at times. Quiet, meows only when getting brushed (in a happy way).
History: Poe has been my best friend for years and such an amazing cat, however due to serious complications with my pregnancy and health issues after, I am unable to give him the care and love he deserves. It is really important to me that Poe does not go to a kill shelter, due to his age I could not bear it. He is in great health and got his yearly check up just 2 months ago and is doing great. UTD on shots and flea medicine.
If interested in Poe, contact Rose at [email protected].
Olivia
Listing Date: October 29, 2024
Birth Date: August 10, 2021
Weight: 55 pounds
Breed: Springer Spaniel & Setter mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Current
Physical Description: Olivia is a black & white Springer/Setter/Collie mix. She has the telltale Setter dots on her skin and even on the underside of her paws! She is a long and lean gal with perfect health. She is spayed & UTD on shots. She has full, soft black ears, dark eyes and a gorgeous smile.
Personality Description: Olivia is submissive with humans and demonstrates appropriate behavior with other dogs when she greets. She has some separation anxiety and would do well in a home with another dog. Probably not good with cats - but still an unknown. She has a moderate prey drive true to her breed. She LOVES long walks and will stop and smell along the way, but is happy to go at your pace. She has amazing agility and would shine as an agility competition canine. She is also housetrained and crate trained, and rides well in the car.
History: Olivia was pulled from the e-list at the Santa Cruz Shelter in Nogales, AZ. She was picked up as a stray. In a very short time (1 week) she learned not to fear the leash, use the dog door and began car rides. She does suffer from separation anxiety and would do well in a home with another dog. She is currently under foster care.
If interested in Olivia, contact Maria Nasif at [email protected].
Owen
Listing Date: October 28, 2024
Birth Date: January 1, 2024
Weight: 67 pounds
Breed: hound/shepherd mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: current on vaccinators
Physical Description: Owen is a super handsome fawn colored hound mix with a black mask. He's a tall boy and appropriate weight at 67 pounds. His ears are amazing! He has an old injury to right rear leg but it requires no further care per vet and doesn't slow him down at all.
Personality Description: Owen is sweet and affectionate with people, great with other dogs, cats unknown. Owen is medium energy, good with a mile or two walk and a little backyard play time then ready for a snuggle or a nap.
History: Owen is a hound mix stranded in a golden retriever rescue! He networked his way north from Alabama as a sick puppy and is healthy now.
If interested in Owen, contact Julie Rigby at [email protected].
Monkey and Meatball
Listing Date: October 25, 2024
Birth Date: May 15, 2023
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Both vaccinated for rabies and FVRCP in Oct 2023
Physical Description: Monkey - Dilute Orange/Buff Meatball - Dark Orange Marble Tabby
Personality Description: Monkey - Clever, curious, and stylish! He likes looking out the window and perching on furniture in the most elegant ways possible. Meatball - Super duper sweet, but a little shy at first. He is all about the cheek scritches and will immediately come sit on your lap once he warms up to you! Both are very chatty and will "talk" with each other throughout the day. These beautiful boys are big (12lbs each) but respectful of furniture and fully litter trained. They will make an adorable and loving addition to someone's home!
History: Monkey and Meatball were feral kittens that I first encountered and started feeding when they were 6 weeks old in summer of 2023. When they were old enough, I utilized SafeCare's TNVR program to neuter and vaccinated them and then returned them to the colony that I feed in my area. This past spring Monkey was bit by a copperhead so I scooped him up and took him to the vet for treatment. During his time recovering indoors it became clear that he enjoyed being an inside cat. Unfortunately, his bonded brother Meatball outside was missing him terribly and had stopped eating and roaming with the colony. I brought Meatball in and the two brothers were so happy to be reunited! These sweet boys must be adopted together because they are a bonded pair.
If interested in Monkey and Meatball, contact Anna Borgo at [email protected].
Cumin
Listing Date: October 22, 2024
Birth Date:
Breed: cat
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status:
Physical Description: Brown and grey cat with an orange stripe above her left eye.
Personality Description: Super sweet and friendly. Does well with other people as well as other cats.
History:
If interested in Cumin, contact Natasha Madu at [email protected].
Champ
Listing Date: October 20, 2024
Birth Date: October 1, 2023
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Dog
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Fully vaccinated
Physical Description: Small, tricolored, pit bull mix
Personality Description: Champ is a very curious and friendly puppy. Good around children and other dogs. Curious about cats but has not had an actual contact with one. He is estimated to be a year to a year and a half old. He does have the playful spirit of puppy. He loves to cuddle and has a good natured personality. He loves to play fetch and knows the command sit. He currently is working on his manners and is very quick to catch on as he is very intelligent.
History: He was found in Durham county as a stray. I have had him for a few weeks now and he is such a good boy, but we have two dogs of our own with separate issues and feel would be great in a home that can give him the love and attention that he needs. He is fully vaccinated and neutered. He would do best with someone who fully understands the needs of a puppy and can accommodate him with exercise and attention daily.
If interested in Champ, contact Elizabeth at [email protected].
Charlie
Listing Date: October 16, 2024
Birth Date: October 1, 2020
Weight: 61 pounds
Breed: Lab Mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Charlie is a medium size, muscular lab mix. He has a black coat with brown going down his spine. He is very active and can drop weight very quickly, so having a healthy adequate diet is important.
Personality Description: Charlie is a very sweet and tender boy, especially to people. He is extremely athletic and has a lot of energy and would do well with in a household that has more time in their schedule to take him on long walks, play fetch and tug.
History: We found Charlie as a stray in 2021 (he was estimated to be about a year old at this time). He was found eating out of the trash at a kitchen commissary we were using at the time. Since we were unable to locate his original owners we took him in. We do not think we are the best care for Charlie as we are not home for more than 12 hours every day.
If interested in Charlie, contact Andrew at [email protected].
Figgy
Listing Date: October 16, 2024
Birth Date: October 1, 2016
Weight: 8 pounds
Breed: Domestic shorthair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Brown tabby
Personality Description: Super sweet, loves to cuddle and be near humans.
History: Surrendered by original owners after 8 years, but they did not disclose health issues. When I adopted him, his fur was severely matted and had not been seen by a vet for years. He is now up to date on shots, his fur is healthy and clean, but he does have remaining as of yet undiagnosed GI issues that cause him to vomit regularly. He is still undergoing tests to determine the cause but in the meantime is on prescription food and a prebiotic which seems to help somewhat.
If interested in Figgy, contact Angie at [email protected].
BJ
Listing Date: October 15, 2024
Birth Date: June 9, 2023
Weight: 50 pounds
Breed: Pit mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Black and white
Personality Description: Very energetic Loves playing with toys Loves belly rubs Motivated with treats Knows the command sit
History: We got him from the SPCA last July so we know he is a pit but unsure what he is mixed with. He’s actually my daughter’s dog but she went off to college and became my responsibility and it’s too much on me since we have 2 other dogs already. He’s crate trained yet typically doesn’t have accidents because I have him on a consistent schedule. He is very playful with my other dogs. He is a very energetic dog and would benefit from a family who has a lot of space and/or backyard. Right now I don’t have the time to give him as he needs a lot of attention.
If interested in BJ, contact Monique Gill at [email protected].
Marlon
Listing Date: October 14, 2024
Birth Date: September 20, 2021
Weight: 60 pounds
Breed: SHEPHERD LAB MIX
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: up to date
Physical Description: Marlon is a pretty big and strong boy. He is pretty tall and very athletic.
Personality Description: He is an extremely intelligent and very sweet and funny boy. He loves to hike, chase the ball, play with cardboard boxes and get treats. He knows many commands including: come, sit, stay, down, paw and around (where he goes between your legs and sits). He just needs a home where he won't have the restrictions on his life that he now experiences (only going outside on a lead and wearing a muzzle).
History: Marlon came from Ensenada Baja when he was only 4 months old. Unfortunately, a year ago he did bite my brother-in-law. Since my partner and I have tenants in our home, we are concerned about liability with him and frankly, my partner has never been able to forgive him. So we are looking to re-home sweet Marlon.
If interested in Marlon, contact ALEXIA RASMUSSEN at [email protected].
Stella
Listing Date: October 13, 2024
Birth Date: October 20, 2023
Weight: 38 pounds
Breed: Pit mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Tan & white. Small in size
Personality Description: Stella is a sweet, timid girl, who loves kids, people & dogs.
History: Stella’s mom accidentally got pregnant when a neighbor’s dog trespassed. She lives with 4 siblings & her mom, because rescue could not be found & the shelter is a high kill shelter. The family wanted to save her life, but they cannot afford 6 dogs & would love to find a home for Stella & several of her siblings. Our nonprofit helps with food & other ways, but we do not have rescue/adoption capabilities
If interested in Stella, contact Lucy at [email protected].
Marshall
Listing Date: October 13, 2024
Birth Date: October 20, 2023
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: Pit mix
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Marshall is 1 years old & is tan with a dark snout. He is on the smaller size & is full grown.
Personality Description: He is a sweet but timid pup.
History: He was born when a neighbors dog trespassed & got his mom pregnant. He lives with his sisters & brothers & mom. Six dogs in total. His family cannot afford all these dogs, but could not take the puppies to a high kill shelter. They are desperate to find an home for at least a couple of the pups. Our nonprofit helps with food & he will be neutered as soon as possible. We do not have rescue capabilities, but only help in other ways. Mom & sisters are spayed. Please consider this sweet boy.
If interested in Marshall, contact Lucy Poynton at [email protected].
Harley
Listing Date: October 10, 2024
Birth Date: January 23, 2024
Weight: 20 pounds
Breed: Pitsky
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status:
Physical Description:
Personality Description:
History:
If interested in Harley, contact Jakala at [email protected].
Taz
Listing Date: October 8, 2024
Birth Date: November 24, 2019
Weight: 85 pounds
Breed: Pit bull mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Getting shots updated October 16th
Physical Description: White with brown spots
Personality Description: Love bug, sweet, loves to cuddle
History: Can be food aggressive towards other dogs
If interested in Taz, contact Madison at [email protected].
Opie
Listing Date: October 8, 2024
Birth Date: January 18, 2022
Weight: 66.6 pounds
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Has all his vaccines.
Physical Description: Black and White with cute floppy ears and a beautiful smile.
Personality Description: A sweet boy who loves to cuddle. Can be protective and reactive towards other animals but really sweet at home and independent.
History: Has anxiety.
If interested in Opie, contact Janell Rogers at [email protected].
Lava
Listing Date: October 8, 2024
Birth Date: July 15, 2023
Breed: Short hair gray and white
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Medium gray and white cat
Personality Description: Doesn’t like to be touched much. Likes to be around family though.
History: None, was a stray, found under the sidewalk at 5 weeks old about, previously abandoned.
If interested in Lava, contact Sara at [email protected].
Rocky and Sweetie
Listing Date: October 3, 2024
Birth Date: May 15, 2020
Breed: Orange and multicolored
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up-to-date
Physical Description: Brother and sister four year olds
Personality Description: Both very friendly, loving, indoor and or outdoor cats. Good around children and dogs.
History: Feral cats rescued at four weeks old been in our home since then
If interested in Rocky and Sweetie, contact Dana Oakes at [email protected].
Blue
Listing Date: October 3, 2024
Birth Date: February 15, 2023
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: American Foxhound Husky
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: All vaccination are up to date.
Physical Description: Medium Size - Expected to only get taller.
Personality Description: Blue is hyper, intelligent, and quick to learn. She does well with children, having been around several, and she is gentle and loving. She's not a loud dog, but she is talkative, letting you know when she's hungry or needs to go outside. Blue is crate-trained, toy-trained, and house-trained. She knows basic commands like "sit," "stay," "down," and "up." While she's hard to bathe due to her dislike for water, she's a loyal, attentive companion who thrives with the right family and environment.
History: Blue was rescued from a dangerous situation where a man was trying to get rid of a litter of puppies. She was one of four survivors and the only female. Since then, she's been well-cared for and has grown into a smart, agile dog. While her training came mostly with age and doggy care, she has always been adaptable and eager to learn.
If interested in Blue, contact Bea at [email protected].
Biscuit
Listing Date: October 3, 2024
Birth Date:
Breed: Cat
Spayed/Neutered:
Vaccination Status: Unknown
Physical Description: White kitten with tortoiseshell spots. Very small 3-4 lbs
Personality Description: Very social, purrs and makes biscuits a lot.
History: Found near new hope church road
If interested in Biscuit, contact Shannon Grabich at [email protected].
Camille
Listing Date: December 12, 2023
Birth Date: December 1, 2021
Weight: 64 pounds
Breed: Camille
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Full vaccinated
Physical Description: Blue Nosed, smaller, 64lb grey pit with white marking on her chest. Very cute and sweet face.
Personality Description: Very sweet and well behaved dog. Loves people and has a very calm and relaxed demeanor. She's a lapdog that loves to cuddle and watch movies on the couch. She is potty trained. Does not get along with cats but would thrive with most people!
History: My wife and I found her abandoned at a park recently while hiking. She’s extremely friendly and immediately latched onto us, even gave our golden retriever kisses. After we couldn’t find an owner, she jumped into my car and we took her to the vet. She was chipped, but the previous owners didn’t want her when we contacted them. Apparently these fine people ditched her after she gave birth to her puppies. We wish we could keep her but she doesn’t get along with our cat… She would thrive with most people though. Shes even a great walker! Doesn’t pull on a leash. Please contact us if you or know anyone who’d be interested. We’d be happy to arrange a meet and greet anytime. We’ve already taken care of all her shots and spay procedure so she’s fully covered and ready to go!
If interested in Camille, contact Eric at [email protected].
Marbles
Listing Date: December 8, 2023
Birth Date: June 9, 2015
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Calico female cat, medium weight
Personality Description: Very timid sweet girl. Shy but trying to break out of her shell. Loves treats and being lazy. Possibly nervous but not aggressive.
History: Birth date is an estimate. Marbles was my mother's cat so has been used to a single person home for a long time but would be able to adapt in the right environment. No issues with other humans or animals just always hides when she feels uncomfortable. Vaccines should be up to date. May have some trauma due to the nature of my mother's passing and given the fact that Marbles was with her when it happened.
If interested in Marbles, contact Tasha at [email protected].
Nikko
Listing Date: December 2, 2023
Birth Date: January 7, 2017
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: He's brown and white, short hair
Personality Description: He's crate trained (actually puts himself to bed in the crate when he's tired at night!) and house trained. If he has to go out outside of his normal schedule, Nikko excels at placing his head in your lap and laying on the puppy dog eyes. Nikko has been a sweet, smart, and funny companion for our 10yr old. When they chase each other around, Nikko loves to 'hide' behind trees, thinking we can't see him, and learn new tricks when treats are involved. At 45lbs, he sometimes thinks he's a lap dog and loves to snuggle. If you have a hoodie with a front pocket, he'll put his nose in the pocket and go right to sleep. We love this good boy but have made the tough decision to rehome Nikko, as he is not thriving here. We have noticed he has some triggers (anxious and overstimulated) specific to certain situations in our very crowded neighborhood that I would love to speak with you about over the phone. He absolutely thrives in rural settings, and we would love to find a home that has that for him where he can have a large space to run and be active!
History: Nikko is a sweet, loving Treeing Walker Coonhound who we rescued 5 years ago after being abandoned as a puppy and on his own for the first year of his life.
If interested in Nikko, contact Kristina at [email protected].
Becket
Listing Date: November 30, 2023
Birth Date: August 31, 2023
Weight: 20 pounds
Breed: Aussiedoodle
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: Not yet. Just got him
Physical Description: Adorable brown and white Aussiedoodle
Personality Description: Sweet puppy. Very loving. Smart.
History: Just received from breeder. We are seniors and cannot accept this level of responsibility. Sadly.
If interested in Becket, contact Leah at [email protected].
Wrinkles & Buddy
Listing Date: November 26, 2023
Birth Date:
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Bulldog Golden Lab mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: will be current
Physical Description: Wrinkles and Buddy are medium, smooshy faced pups. They are about 45 pounds. They have teeth that sometimes catch on their lips giving them an adorable grin. Wrinkles is a girl and Buddy is a boy. They are about two years old.
Personality Description: They are sweet, goofy, loving, and playful. They were living on a farm together but have been abandoned.
History: Wrinkles and Buddy were abandoned by their owner and are now living in the yard of the vacant house. Despite their abandonment, they are so loving to people and other animals, and just want a home to call their own. They are being spayed/neutered and vaccinated this week.
If interested in Wrinkles & Buddy, contact Amy Haynes at [email protected].
Appa
Listing Date: November 10, 2023
Birth Date: March 26, 2020
Weight: 85 pounds
Breed: Golden Retriever (English Cream)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Appa is a beautiful Golden Retriever. He is large and strong with a gorgeous white coat.
Personality Description: Appa is an affectionate and loving dog 99% of the time. He is somewhat anxious and quirky, but in an endearing way. He loves to bring you pillows and slippers when you come home and tries to imitate ambulance sirens! He loves to go on walks and to be outside, but less so in the Florida weather. Unlike many Goldens, he is also a good guard dog. He is wary of strangers but can be fairly easily won over with treats. He is very food motivated. He has resource guarding issues with other dogs. We have to feed him separately from our other senior dog. He has had no experience with cats.
History: Despite all of his endearing traits, Appa also has a bite history. While these incidents have been rare (a few times a year), we have not been able to eliminate them. He suffers from recurrent ear infections -- it is possible that these incidents are related to pain, but it remains a mystery to us. We have eliminated chicken from his diet (a suspected allergen) and more recently started him on daily benadryl (in case there are also environmental allergens). Although he loves our sons, he needs a home with no children, no other dogs, plenty of outside exercise, and someone who will impose a clear hierarchy in the home. He has been trained on the e-collar but we haven't used it consistently.
If interested in Appa, contact Tracy Lynn Lochbryn at [email protected].
Yoshi
Listing Date: November 7, 2023
Birth Date: July 17, 2019
Breed: Domestic short hair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date on all vaccines
Physical Description: Yoshi is a beautiful blotched tabby with distinct black and brown markings and very soft, sleek hair. He is a stocky 11-12 pounds.
Personality Description: Yoshi has a vibrant personality with a bit of attitude, a lot of playfulness, and is very social with humans. His favorite past times are chasing ribbons, cuddling with his favorite humans, sitting in boxes, and eating! He was rescued in 2019 from a feral situation but has lived comfortably in a multi-cat and dog household since then. He plays rough so would be best in a household with a young male cat or a dog. He is well-mannered, uses his litter box, eats very well, and is up to date on all vaccines.
History: Yoshi was rescued from someone trying to throw him away at the city dump. Thankfully city workers heard him and saved his life - he is a lucky boy! He has since been neutered and is up to date on all vaccines, spending the past 4 years in a loving and multi-animal household. Yoshi has no medical issues, aside from being a bit food-motivated.
If interested in Yoshi, contact Stephanie Bowers at [email protected].
Cleo
Listing Date: October 31, 2023
Birth Date: October 1, 2016
Breed: Tuxedo
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Not up to date, but can be
Physical Description: Black and white spayed tuxedo female cat.
Personality Description: Needs to be in a home without other pets or small children. Real sweet and calm.
History:
If interested in Cleo, contact Nicholas Burr at [email protected].
Libby
Listing Date: October 24, 2023
Birth Date: October 1, 2013
Breed: Calico
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Vaccinated against rabies
Physical Description: Female calico cat with white paws
Personality Description: Libby is affectionate and smart. She enjoys naps and chasing toys with string. She is good with children and quite tolerant of small dogs.
History: Libby was rescued in June 2023. She has an up to date rabies vaccine and was preventatively treated for parasites and ringworm. Her skin is recovering from a flea infestation when she lived with her old owner, so some of the hair she lost on her paws is still missing. Libby is spayed per prior owner. She currently weighs over 10 lbs.
If interested in Libby, contact Morgan at [email protected].
Rosie
Listing Date: October 24, 2023
Birth Date: September 1, 2010
Weight: 11 pounds
Breed: Yorkshire Terrier
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: 13 year old female spayed yorkshire terrier mix
Personality Description: Hi, We are a Veterinary Hospital in Orange County and we have a client who has relinquished ownership for their pet on 10/17/2023 in lieu of euthanasia. We are looking into getting this pet rehomed/fostered rather than spending her days at our clinic. She's a 13 year old spayed female yorkie mix named Rosie. She is up to date with her annual physical exam, Rabies, Bordetella and DAPP vaccines, while additionally had recent bloodwork and x-rays. She is very sweet with people, just not friendly around other pets and would thrive in a single pet home. Though Rosie is 13 years old, she enjoys morning and early evening walks, but also loves to lay around while being cuddled. Rosie has a collapsed trachea, but that does stop her from anything. If you are interested in Rosie, please reach out to the number provided - you can also visit our website healthypawsvetcare.com for more information. We believe in rehoming Rosie rather than opting for more evasive options due to her temperament around other pets. We believe in supporting every one of our patients and we are helping Rosie find her second forever home.
History: Dog aggression Collapsed Trachea Friendly around adults and kids
If interested in Rosie, contact Janet Suh at [email protected].
Zeus
Listing Date: October 17, 2023
Birth Date:
Weight: 140 pounds
Breed: Bullmastiff
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: Fully vaccinated
Physical Description: Large male bull mastiff. Beautiful brindle coat (brown and black)
Personality Description: Zeus loves to be part of the action and is a big snuggler. He enjoys walks and playing with his teaser stick. He has spurts of puppy energy, but is mostly a very laid back pup and is content to lay at your feet. He is very good with adults, not as much with small children. He is both kennel and house trained.
History: We adopted him almost a year ago from an older couple who were rehoming their three mastiffs. He assimilated to our home well, but then started going after our two year old daughter. For her safety we need to rehome him.
If interested in Zeus, contact Amelia at [email protected].
Khloe Katdashian, Juni, and Meatball
Listing Date: October 17, 2023
Birth Date: July 1, 2023
Breed: Dsh
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: Unsure
Physical Description: 1-male, black, Meatball 2- females, tabby, Khloe Katdashian and Juni
Personality Description: All are super sweet and want constant attention from their human fosters. Great with dogs and other cats.
History: They were dumped on a doorstep when they were just weaned. Our families have been trying so hard to find good homes for them. We already have our own rescue animals and want only the best for these sweet babies. We can not afford to keep them permanently.
If interested in Khloe Katdashian, Juni, and Meatball, contact Mary at [email protected].
Henny Kai
Listing Date: October 17, 2023
Birth Date: October 5, 2016
Weight: 35 pounds
Breed: Shiba Inu
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date on Rabies vaccinations.
Physical Description: Henny Kai is a small/medium size dog. He is very strong and muscular. He is a red/sesame color. He has white paws and white face. He is a double coat breed, so he has lots of fluffy fur. He has the signature Shiba curled tail.
Personality Description: He is very playful and enjoy walks and being outside. He has spouts of very high energy and enjoys playing fetch. He enjoys bird watching, or really any kind of window watching. He enjoys laying outside in the sun. He loves belly rubs and being brushed. His favorite places to be pet are his ears and his hind legs. He thrives the best in fenced in yards, so he can freely roam as he pleases. He has not been around cats since he was a puppy, so I am not sure how he would do if the household had cats. I would consider him dog selective. He takes time to get used to other dogs, but when he does, they get along great! We currently live with a German Shepherd in the house, and they are almost inseparable. He knows the basic commands (i.e. sit, stay, "paw", etc.)
History: He is 7 years old. He has been treated for demodectic mange and a slipped disc in his neck (he is a puller, so I switched back to a harness after this injury). He has seasonal allergies that flare up, but with good brushing and Cytopoint injections during the flare ups, it's easily maintained. I also have him on a salmon-based diet. I have seen the most progress in his allergies and skin since converting him to Taste of the Wild - Ancient Stream food. He has shown signs of resource guarding, which I have been unable to resolve through at home training. There has been an incident in which he was near his bag of food, and I was unaware of him guarding it and was bitten. I was under the impression I had resolved this issue, but it seems I have not.
If interested in Henny Kai, contact Brianna Rigsbee at [email protected].
Gracie
Listing Date: October 13, 2023
Birth Date: October 5, 2022
Weight: 9 pounds
Breed: cat medium hair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: rabies, and one other multi-one
Physical Description: Grey tabby, female. Petite frame, a little fluffy, medium length hair. Not long haired.
Personality Description: Loving, cuddly. Playful. Enjoys playing with toy mice and balls. Warms up to other cats and is generally friendly. Easy going, friendly, non-aggressive.
History: Stray living in shrubs by herself. Gained 28% body weight in first month after being rescued. Has been spayed, vaxxed.
If interested in Gracie, contact Amy Cate at [email protected].
Tuxie
Listing Date: October 13, 2023
Birth Date: October 14, 2022
Weight: 7 pounds
Breed: cat short hair
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: None yet
Physical Description: Petite tuxedo female cat.
Personality Description: Friendly.
History: Tuxedo cat found in a trailer park as a stray kitten. Almost one year old.
If interested in Tuxie, contact Amy Cate at [email protected].
Lucy
Listing Date: October 13, 2023
Birth Date: October 5, 2022
Weight: 10 pounds
Breed: cat short hair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: rabies, and one other
Physical Description: Beautiful grey tabby
Personality Description: Loves her humans. Snuggly and vocal. Generally confident-not shy. Tolerates living with 2 other cats, but might prefer to be on her own.
History: Unknown. Stray animal. No chip. Gained 2 lbs the first month after being rescued.
If interested in Lucy, contact Amy Cate at [email protected].
Rugger
Listing Date: October 13, 2023
Birth Date: January 17, 2017
Weight: 60 pounds
Breed: Pyrenees
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Yes
Physical Description: Pyrenees, Border Collie, Golden Mix. He's very healthy, always running around in the backyard. Allergic to chicken.
Personality Description: Very kind natured and loves people. He's not good with little kids, 2-5 years old. They are just too much for him and get in his face and he doesn't love it. He loves all adults and bigger kids. Won't fetch but will be goofy and silly with a tennis ball. He's loyal and knows commands like 'sit, down, up, back up, out, off' Not great on a leash as he loves to chase squirrels and small animals but he can be trained to get better.
History: Adopted from Shultz Guest House rescue up in Massachusetts. Had him from a puppy and he's gotten all his shots and is up to date with everything. No bite history but a few snaps at little kids who got in his face.
If interested in Rugger, contact Robert Deforge at [email protected].
Milo and Princess
Listing Date: October 11, 2023
Birth Date: June 10, 2021
Breed: 2 CATs- breed unknown
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: unknown
Physical Description: Milo-Male is large, black, brown body and white underside and some white on face. moderate length hair Princess-Mother is somewhat large cat too, darker body and face, moderate length hair
Personality Description: Milo is very mild mannered and loves to play with toys. Princess for some reason has social isues
History: I live in Simi Valley, CA. I helped evicted gentleman by temporarily caring for his cats. Unfortunately he has left the state and abandoned the cats with me. So not much is known about cats. According to gentleman Milo is 2ish, mom is 4ish, spayed and neutered. Due to health issues I cannot commit to their lifetime care.
If interested in Milo and Princess, contact jessica torres at [email protected].
Bootsie & Heath
Listing Date: October 9, 2023
Birth Date:
Breed: Tabby and Tuxedo
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: up to date
Physical Description: A bonded Senior pair - 15, 16; one male, one female. Both healthy, up to date on shots, fixed, indoor. Only medical care currently is thyroid medication.
Personality Description: Sweet and calm. Heath could use some attention right now as he is missing his Papa.
History: Family member of a good friend passed away and I am helping her rehome the cats he unfortunately left behind. Very well cared for, vet records/references available. Have lived with dogs and kids before in the distant past. Lived with their Papa most of their lives, and he took very good care of them.
If interested in Bootsie & Heath, contact Karen at [email protected].
Wolfie
Listing Date: October 2, 2023
Birth Date: October 1, 2021
Weight: 55 pounds
Breed: Flat Coated Retriever
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Fully vaccinated, including Canine Influenza and Leptospirosis
Physical Description: Black, long hair retriever, blind but extremely capable
Personality Description: Wolfie is a sweet, goofy boy who loves to be with humans. He may be blind but he is extremely smart and loves a consistent routine that includes walking and hiking, playing tug of war with pull toys and lots of face rubs, petting and affection. He craves socializing and touch and would be perfect with a person or family who can devote regular attention and care to him. The only reason we are rehoming him is because we have 2 small children and he has challenges with gentle play. That being said, he is never, ever aggressive. Wolfie is currently being assessed by a trainer and will be attending a board and train program in LA. Pros: Leash trained - LOVES walks - we walk 2-3 times a day! Very affectionate Maps surroundings/environment easily + becomes acclimated to space/routine quickly Loves bones, toys Would be great in a home with other dogs or older children
History: Wolfie was recently adopted from a shelter in Apple Valley, CA, where he was picked up as a stray.
If interested in Wolfie, contact Camella Lobo at [email protected].
Banksy
Listing Date: October 2, 2023
Birth Date: January 1, 2023
Breed: Grey tabby
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date on 9/24/23
Physical Description: All gray tabby male. Recently neutered. He is a muscular kitty with a thick & soft handsome coat. Striking eyes!
Personality Description: Huge personality seeking love and attention. Likes belly rubs! Purr’s immediately upon petting. He wants to boss around the female cats and He would love to move inside.
History: He arrived in my yard in July and it took about one day for him to let me pet him. He eats breakfast & dinner with other feral cats outside and he’s not patient with one that is blind. He’s not the right fit for the five female kitties I care for.
If interested in Banksy, contact Keelee MacPhee at [email protected].
Maxie
Listing Date: October 2, 2023
Birth Date: October 28, 2020
Weight: 54 pounds
Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Fully Vaccinated
Physical Description: Mid-sized
Personality Description: Initially shy, Maxie soon warms up and is an absolute affectionate sweetheart. She doles out kisses easily, loves and requests cuddles, and will love you endlessly if you give her bully rubs! She's so loyal and will stick by your side in any situation. She is also house trained and crate trained. She does have a history of being reactive to other animals so we usually keep our distance. She's only known to be reactive to people if she feels threatened. With a warm initial introduction, I've been able to host guests and dinner parties with Maxie being just fine. Maxie and her owner would have the best set up if her future owner loves pit bulls, has experience with reactive dogs, and is looking for an affectionate companion in life.
History: Maxie was a stray my neighbor and I had rescued from our community. We brought her to our local shelter to get her checked up and I ended up taking her in for the past year.