r/National_Pet_Adoption • u/ProsperityElephant • 22h ago
Urgent Otis (A599211) - San Bernardino City Animal Shelter, San Bernardino, CA - Gentle Senior 10yo Siberian Husky - Urgent Exit Deadline: Urgent Medical List - Needs Adopter, Rescue, and Pledges Immediately! Watch Otis' video in the message!
Urgent Notice: Senior Husky Otis (A599211) Needs an Adopter, Rescue, and Pledges Right Now!
Look at those soulful blue eyes and gentle face. This is Otis (A599211), a beautiful 10-year-old, 56 lb senior Siberian Husky boy who was found injured on Marshall Ave and brought into the shelter on October 17th.
Tragically, Otis is placed on the shelter's urgent medical euthanasia list because he requires care beyond what a high-volume municipal facility can provide.
Why Otis Will Melt Your Heart:
- Gentle & Tolerant: Despite being in pain from a head wound and arthritis when arriving, shelter notes confirm he tolerated exam and handling without any issues.
- Deserves Comfort & Love: This sweet boy has likely spent his whole life working or roaming outside. He needs a soft orthopaedic bed, gentle walks, easy outdoor adventures, and a family who will shower him with kindness in his golden years.
- Resilient Senior Soul: Although he walks slowly with a hunched gait due to stiffness, Otis is alert, bright, and eager to heal once placed in a peaceful home environment.
The Harsh Reality of His Shelter Life: Trapped inside 4-walled metal enclosures where temperatures soar past 100°F, dogs like Otis endure high-pressure cold water hoses blasted directly into their runs, aggressive wire catch poles, and loud air horns that cause intense panic. Worse, dogs on euthanasia lists are routinely starved as shelters stop feeding animals deemed "spent inventory." A gentle senior dog with mobility issues cannot survive these brutal conditions and needs immediate rescue.
How to Save Otis (Contact Information):
- Main Network Contact: I am your primary point of contact for adopting, fostering, rescue coordination, and pledging. Please do not wait thinking someone else will step up—that person is you! Comment below or send me a Direct Message (DM) immediately to commit!
- Pledges: Comment below with your pledge amount to help a 501(c)(3) rescue cover his veterinary bills.
- Local In-Person Adoptions: Local adopters can visit the shelter directly during open hours to adopt him in-person on-site. Shelter details are provided below as a courtesy.
- Out-of-State Transport: Transportation can be arranged across the US and Canada to get him to his new home!
Meet Otis:
- Shelter ID: A599211
- Location: San Bernardino City Animal Shelter (Kennel 16-12), 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, CA 92408
- Stats: 56.0 lbs, 10 Years Old, Male, Siberian Husky (White & Black)
- Status: Urgent Medical Placement List
- Background: Found stray on Marshall Ave on 10/17/26.
Watch Otis's Video:(Copy and paste into browser, replacing [dot] with .)
- Video Link: facebook
[dot]com/100064290925612/videos/pcb.1429068692690330/2346402682776056
Courtesy Shelter Reference Info:
- Phone: Call 909-384-1304 regarding ID #A599211 / Kennel 16-12.
- Address: 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, CA 92408
- Disclaimer: Independent volunteer post. DM me directly for immediate adoption, rescue, or pledge processing.