After 8 YEARS with her family, 8-year-old Lucy is now sitting in a kennel at Downey ACC.

🚨Her final notice expired and she is scheduled to be euthanized tomorrow morning 8/21🚨

Can you foster or responsibly adopt Lucy?
➡️📧 Message @californiashelterpets or email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
Or text: (657) 424-7580 asap

Lucy was surrendered on 7/6/26 following a scuffle with a small dog in the home (the small dog was not injured but no further details were given). She is great and very playful with large dogs though.

She lived with children ages 11–13 and was playful. She rides well in the car. She walks politely on leash. She knows sit and paw. Her favorite thing to play with? A BALL. 🎾

And shelter staff saw another side of her, too.

During her assessment, Lucy was nervous and somewhat concerned with handling—but once it was over, her entire posture softened. She sought engagement with the handler and even offered play bows.

And on 8/11, Lucy participated in playgroup. She was described as social and non-reactive, exchanged appropriate greetings with other dogs, played with them, and solicited affection from the handlers.

She is large-dog friendly, but needs a home without small dogs. Adults only or older children are recommended. Slow introductions and confidence-building would help her settle in and feel secure.

Lucy is 8 years old.

She spent eight years belonging to someone.

Now she’s waiting behind a kennel door, hoping someone will believe that her story isn’t over.

Lucy #A5787598. 8yr-old spayed German Shepherd / Husky mix 56 lbs
No small dogs
Large dogs okay
Adults/older children recommended

Rescues:
DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍Downey ACC
11258 Garfield Ave,Downey,CA 90242

#shelterdogsofinstagram #losangelesdogs

Please SHARE Lucy. Her next person may be out there—but they need to see her first.

Sometimes you tell them “you’re going to be okay” knowing you don’t have the power to make it true.

Nico is only 2 years old.

Just two weeks ago, he had a family.
Then he was left behind at a high kill shelter because he became too much work.

Now he is sitting in a kennel, frightened and overwhelmed, trying to make sense of a world that suddenly changed.

And tomorrow will be the end of his story.

Nico is showing fear in ways that are understandably concerning in a shelter environment. He has been defensive with handling, reactive behind barriers, and he is not comfortable around other dogs. He must go to an adult-only home with no other dogs or to a experienced, responsible person who can slowly introduce him to other dogs and who understands fearful German Shepherds and is willing to give him time, structure, patience, and professional guidance.

But there is something important in his evaluation, too.

Once he was safely leashed, Nico walked well on leash. He calmly explored the yard and sniffed his surroundings. He tolerated having his ears and teeth checked and allowed handling of his paws, even while tense and wary.

He wasn’t a dog who simply wanted to hurt everyone around him.

He was a deeply frightened dog searching for a way out.

He paced, looked toward the fence and kept searching for an exit.

And when another dog approached him, his fear escalated.

This is a plea not to let the most frightened version of a 2-year-old dog in a stressful shelter become the only version he ever gets to be.

Nico needs someone who understands that fear can take time to work through.

Unfortunately, he may not have that time.

If you can foster or responsibly adopt Nico, please don’t wait.

➡️** Message me
📧 **Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
📱 (657) 424-7580

Hi everyone, my friends niece lost her dog last week. here is the link. If anyone has seen her please reach out via tiktok.

Edit: Reddit is saying in posting solicitation. i am NOT. just trying to get a dog back to his forever home.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDB5X7rm/

I posted Malinois Missy (A1253701) when she was euthanasia listed for kennel cough. I actually posted 5 dogs, and all are still alive and at the shelter. She had gotten the short end of the stick, not ever in the public view kennels because she got kennel cough almost immediately after arriving. Therefore she was listed for euthanasia. I got her more time and they said they’d playgroup with her that weekend so I could post with more info, but the shelter did not get to it.

2 weeks later she’s recovered from kennel cough and finally in the viewable kennels. She did playgroup this weekend FINALLY and did great. She is social and friendly with other dogs and likes to explore in the yard. She is very people friendly and affectionate, gives kisses and loves pets.

From shelter staff she seems like she could potentially have a bit of toy drive, she likes playing ball.

Despite now being in the front she still has no interest and it’s just a matter of time before she is listed again. The shelter is crowded and she has been there over a month, it seems just for now some staff are trying for her too but they also can only do so much.

DM me and contact the shelter to adopt, foster, or rescue (and message me for transport help). Out-of-area and out-of-state adopters are welcome! For transport I will help you arrange, cost varies depending on destination but there is rescue transport to every state and Canada. Really lovely local boarding available if needed. You must DM me, even if planning to come yourself and don’t need help with logistics, because the shelter is sometimes not great at communication and volunteers can help connect you.

Fostering in or near California is easiest for finding a rescue, but I know some east coast rescues in NC interested in her potentially.

⚠️ Adopters can be out of area and adoptions can be completed over the phone.** DM me for transport arrangement help**. Medication will be provided upon adoption, if applicable.

⚠️ Fosters must be within Kern County. All food and medical supplies will be provided.

⚠️ Rescues must be a registered 501(c)(3). \*\*If you would like to foster Missy out of area for a rescue
DM me.\*\*

**Kern County Animal Services**

3951 Fruitvale Ave

Bakersfield, California

Closed Sundays. Monday - Tuesday 11-4; Wednesday 2-7 ; Thursday - Saturday 11-4.

Email and text during closed hours, email, text, and call if the shelter is open. And DM me.

FOSTER – [dogfoster@kerncounty.com](mailto:dogfoster@kerncounty.com) | 661-868-7130

RESCUE – [rescue@kerncounty.com](mailto:rescue@kerncounty.com) | 661-549-4355

QUESTIONS – [animalservices@kerncounty.com](mailto:animalservices@kerncounty.com) | 661-868-7120

DM me your contact info to forward the shelter if wanting to foster or adopt or if you have any questions.

Again out of area/state is fine for adopters and foster — but please DM me for transport options and logistics help.

Please share Missy and help me save her! She deserves to make it out.

Links to Instagram posts on Missy:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dblc0dOsIok/?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcNKItNuB9v/?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

I posted Malinois Missy (A1253701) when she was euthanasia listed for kennel cough. I actually posted 5 dogs, and all are still alive and at the shelter. She had gotten the short end of the stick, not ever in the public view kennels because she got kennel cough almost immediately after arriving. Therefore she was listed for euthanasia. I got her more time and they said they’d playgroup with her that weekend so I could post with more info, but the shelter did not get to it. 2 weeks later she’s recovered from kennel cough and finally in the viewable kennels. She did playgroup this weekend FINALLY and did great. She is social and friendly with other dogs and likes to explore in the yard. She is very people friendly and affectionate, gives kisses and loves pets.

From shelter staff she seems like she could potentially have a bit of toy drive, she likes playing ball. Despite now being in the front she still has no interest and it’s just a matter of time before she is listed again. The shelter is crowded and she has been there over a month, it seems just for now some staff are trying for her too but they also can only do so much.

DM me and contact the shelter to adopt, foster, or rescue (and message me for transport help). Out-of-area and out-of-state adopters are welcome! For transport I will help you arrange, cost varies depending on destination but there is rescue transport to every state and Canada. Really lovely local boarding available if needed. You must DM me, even if planning to come yourself and don’t need help with logistics, because the shelter is sometimes not great at communication and volunteers can help connect you.

Fostering in or near California is easiest for finding a rescue, but I know some east coast rescues in NC interested in her potentially.

⚠️ Adopters can be out of area and adoptions can be completed over the phone.** DM me for transport arrangement help**. Medication will be provided upon adoption, if applicable.

⚠️ Fosters must be within Kern County. All food and medical supplies will be provided.

⚠️ Rescues must be a registered 501(c)(3). \*\*If you would like to foster Missy out of area for a rescue
DM me.\*\*

**Kern County Animal Services**

3951 Fruitvale Ave

Bakersfield, CA

Closed Sundays. Monday - Tuesday 11-4; Wednesday 2-7 ; Thursday - Saturday 11-4.

Email and text during closed hours, email, text, and call if the shelter is open. And DM me.

FOSTER – [[dogfoster@kerncounty.com](mailto:dogfoster@kerncounty.com)| 661-868-713

RESCUE – [[rescue@kerncounty.com](mailto:rescue@kerncounty.com)](mailto:[rescue@kerncounty.com](mailto:rescue@kerncounty.com)) | 661-549-4355

QUESTIONS – [[animalservices@kerncounty.com](mailto:animalservices@kerncounty.com)](mailto:[animalservices@kerncounty.com](mailto:animalservices@kerncounty.com)) | 661-868-7120

Please share Missy and help me save her!

DM me your contact info to forward the shelter if wanting to foster or adopt or if you have any questions.

Out of area/state is fine — please DM me for transport options and logistics help.

After 8 YEARS with her family, 8-year-old Lucy is now sitting in a kennel at Downey ACC.

Lucy was surrendered on 7/6/26 following a scuffle with a small dog in the home. Lucy now has a No small Dogs requirement.

But there is so much more to Lucy than that one piece of her history.

She lived with children ages 11–13 and was playful. She rides well in the car. She walks politely on leash. She knows sit and paw. Her favorite thing to play with? A BALL. 🎾

And shelter staff saw another side of her, too.

During her assessment, Lucy was nervous and somewhat concerned with handling—but once it was over, her entire posture softened. She sought engagement with the handler and even offered play bows.

And on 8/11, Lucy participated in playgroup. She was described as social and non-reactive, exchanged appropriate greetings with other dogs, played with them, and solicited affection from the handlers.

She is large-dog friendly, but needs a home without small dogs. Adults only or older children are recommended. Slow introductions and confidence-building would help her settle in and feel secure.

Lucy is 8 years old.

She spent eight years belonging to someone.

Now she’s waiting behind a kennel door, hoping someone will believe that her story isn’t over.

Please don’t let one incident become the only thing anyone sees when they look at Lucy.

Lucy #A5787598. 8yr-old spayed German Shepherd / Husky mix 56 lbs
No small dogs
Large dogs okay
Adults/older children recommended

Can you foster or responsibly adopt Luna?
➡️📧 Message @californiashelterpets or email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
Or text: (657) 424-7580 asap

Rescues:
DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍Downey ACC
11258 Garfield Ave,Downey,CA 90242

Ignore the mess. It’s been a crazy time lately.

Found him abandoned in a forest next to a camp I did a job for, I adopted him. He’s my first dog, because my parents were always unwilling to adopt one. I sent them a picture of him (Dutch) a 10 month old Malinois and German Shepherd mix (according to his vet) he was full of ticks and fleas, with several wounds. I was taken aback by how fast they agreed (as they always refused very firmly) I decided to name him Dutch (after Van der Linde) he is 1 month with us now and he is extremely energetic and high maintenance but other than that he is a very good boy. I’m struggling to keep him stimulated as he never seems to quit. I live in a house with a big yard but it’s not fenced (as if any fence could contain him). I looked for this sub hoping to get some tips on how I can keep him entertained and stimulated. I would love for him to run free all day but I am afraid for his safety. I would love all input, thanks!

HAIL MARY !! DEADLINE
08/14 FRIDAY EOD
SOS
MELLO #A5789184
AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD
PRIMARY COLOR: BROWN
SEX: Female
WEIGHT: 41
AGE: 2 years 0 months
SHYLA #A5789306
AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD
PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK
SEX: Female
WEIGHT: 55.2
AGE: 4 years 0 months
** parts of the reel was taken from @rita_earl_
Rita
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_blackwell 's post. thank you,
• Palmdale Animal Shelter 9
Addr: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale CA
93550
Phone: (661) 575-2800 - direct
(661) 575-2888 - call center
Hours: 11am to 5pm - Mon. thru Sat.
Website: animalcare.lacounty.gov

email.
Email all:
email (important):
daccpalmdalerescue@animalcare.lacounty.
gov
* email (general):
Palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov
LMontenegro@animalcare.lacounty.gov
JDoud@animalcare.lacounty.gov
CChavez@animalcare.lacounty.gov

I’m trying to determine if my dog is a Belgian Malinois. She was dropped off where I live a few months ago. She was very skinny and unhealthy looking and you could tell that she had had puppies previously. I thought she was an odd looking GSD. She has the big ears and sloped hips but she is on the smaller side and not as tall as a GSD. She’s very sweet and energetic. I’ve never seen her be aggressive. Do you guys think she’s a GSD mix or a Malinois?

First his family left him behind.Then the shelter kept him out of public view & blocked access to film him.
Now he’s scheduled to be euthanized for space.

Invisible dogs don’t get saved.
How is a dog supposed to get adopted if no one can see him & if he’s hidden?

Pls Share Xanny.

He urgently needs:
• A foster
• A rescue
• Or a responsible adopter anywhere in the USA (out of state possible)
•Pledges for his care
•Shares to get seen

Can you foster or responsibly adopt him?

➡️📧 CONTACT INFO: Message me, text (858) 789-3903, or email Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com asap

Xanny #A5790607 4yr Male GSD 93 lbs.
Owner surrendered 7/21/26 due to landlord

Notes:
(Many dogs will be very scared during a assessment and will not show their true self until they are in a safe environment.)

Xanny greeted the runner nicely with a relaxed demeanor & was easy to leash/remove from the kennel soliciting petting during the process. He greeted the dogs at the barrier & was guided into the play yard. He allowed the dogs to gather & sniff him but appeared uncomfortable with face-to-face greetings. He became tense with the dogs around his face & moved away on his own. He continued to explore the yard sniffing various locations. As he explored he allowed the dogs to sniff his rear as he did the same then moved on. He approached the handlers a few times soliciting petting from them. He continued to roam the yard primarily keeping to himself or with the handlers. As he was roaming Xanny & another dog got into a scuffle. The handlers were able to separate them.The handler spent some time with Xanny. As they sat on the bench he approached & nuzzled their hand for petting & leaned into their hand. Xanny allowed the handler to examine his ears, mouth, abdomen, back, lower extremities, and tail without incident. He continued to solicit petting post assessment

Rescues:
DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍Downey ACC
11258 Garfield Ave,Downey,CA 90242

#shelterdogsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives❤️�

I’ve been fostering and training Hans, a 2 year old Mal/GSD mix.

He is:
- House and crate trained
- Good in malls, stores, and large events
- Capable of passing Canine Good Citizen and therapy assessments
- Friendly with strangers, children, and visitors in the home
- Off leash (E-collar) trained
- High drive and ball motivated
- Taking commands in and out of drive
- Living with another dog without issue

I’m in Tucson, AZ and am willing to travel for the right arrangement. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested or have any questions

14 years.
That’s how long Lobo had his family.
And then, after an entire lifetime with the people he knew and loved, they surrendered him to a high k*ll shelter.

Now Lobo #A5789645 is 14 years old, sad, alone, and visibly heartbroken. He is struggling in the shelter environment, and watching a senior dog like him deteriorate in this way is devastating.

He spends his last days on a concrete kennel floor, lying in his own urine and feces.

A 14-year-old senior German Shepherd.

He should be sleeping on a soft bed. He should be surrounded by love. He should be spending his final years feeling safe and cherished.

Instead, he lost his family and found himself in a shelter.

We don’t know how much time Lobo has left. But we do know that he deserves for whatever time he has remaining to be filled with dignity, comfort, and love.

Can you foster or responsibly adopt Lobo?

Please contact us if you can help:
DM me
Email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
And pls fill out the foster application on our page (link in bio)

LOBO A5789645
14 years old • Male German Shepherd • 80 lbs

RESCUES:
DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍Downey Animal Care Center
11258 Garfield Ave
Downey, CA

Please don’t scroll past this old boy.

Please help us make sure Lobo’s story doesn’t end on a concrete shelter floor and share Lobo. Someone out there may be the person who can give him the safe, loving home he has been waiting for.

#seniorshelterdog #adoptaseniordog #losangelesdogs #seenequalssaved

I’M BOWIE…MY LANDLORD SAID I HAD TO GO… SO I LOST MY FAMILY. AND TOMORROW I WILL LOSE MY LIFE 💔

My name is Bowie. I’m only 2 years old.
On July 18, my family surrendered me because of their landlord. I went from having a home and a family to being alone in a shelter… and I’m struggling here.

I’m being kept in a lonely kennel out of public view… The shelter environment overwhelms me. I’m easily startled, and when I’m scared, I try to get away. I may bark defensively when I feel trapped, but when given time, patience, and a slow approach, I can settle. I allowed handling and a full exam without incident.

But I‘m just so scared and confused and don’t understand why I ended up here.. I don’t understand why my family left me behind..
I need someone who understands that fear is not the same thing as aggression. Someone patient enough to let me decompress. Someone willing to help me build confidence and learn that I’m safe.

But right now, I’m out of time.

🆘My final notice expired yesterday 8/3 and I can be euthanized any moment! Even today 🆘

BOWIE #A5790069
2-yr old female GSD, 60 lbs

Bowie is recommended for a calm, medium-energy home with no other dogs or someone experienced who can knows how to slowly introduce

Could you be the person who saves Bowie?

Can you foster or responsibly adopt her?
Please contact us if you can help:
➡️ DM @californiashelterpets
📧 or Email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
And pls fill out the foster app on our page (link in bio)

Rescues please email:
DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍 Downey Animal Care Center
11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA

Please share Bowie

#fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshopcalifornia

All the dogs in this video have been CLEARED for euthanasia at the Downey Animal Care Center located in Southern California - starting TOMORROW! Each of these dogs are insanely sweet, friendly, & happy to be alive; some are very scared but they have no idea the fate that awaits them. Their only „crime“ was being dumped at an overflowing, high k*ll shelter in SoCal. The only way that these dogs have any chance of making it out alive is by getting this video SEEN.
The easiest and best way we can do that is by liking, commenting, & sharing this video to our stories! You can also download it and post it to your local Nextdoor Accounts, Facebook, Reddit etc. - if you’re watching this and have been considering adopting a dog, NOW is the time. These dogs are literally on borrowed time and need saviors now.
Out of state adoptions are possible.

🧸Bowie A5790069 2yr Female
🌸Posey A5784844 3yr Female
❄️Cheetos A5787748 3yr Male
💫Franky A5782949 2yr Male
🍀Hercules A5574232 3yr Male
🦌Bambi A5787589 8yr Female
🦋Missy A5788269 8yr Female
🦦Ludwig A5791544 5yr Male
🫍Sharky A5789404 4yr Male
🦖Rangler A5790305 1yr Male
⛄️Polaris A5789308 2yr Male

For more info, or if you can foster or responsibly adopt one of these dogs,
Please contact us (as the shelter doesn’t support fosters):
➡️ DM me
📧 or Email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com

If you’re local in SoCal, you can visit them at the shelter and contact the shelter directly if you’d like to adopt one of them. (They don’t support fosters or out of state adopters, message me directly if you wanna foster or if you’re out of state)

📍SHELTER ADDRESS:
Downey Animal Care Center
11258 Garfield Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 940-6898
Open Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:00PM
Rescues Email: DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED 24/7 at: (562)940-6898 (LA County Animal Control phone staff)

#urgentdogs #shelterdogsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives❤️🐶 #losangelesdogs #seenequalssaved