The era of captive “blood slave” donor dogs is about to end and can force major changes in the way life-saving animals collect blood in California. But only if the governor has signed a fierce bill to his desk. read more
Day: August 28, 2021
Allie
They call me Allie,
I’m only 2 years old, and man, I gotta say, it’s been a rough and scary 2 years. People tell me I was a part of something called the illegal dog meat trade (#DogsInTheDark). I know I’m young and everything, but I don’t like the sound of that… Luckily, I was rescued before I could figure out what that meant! When they found me, I was a mess, but these nice people gave me a bath and made me feel so much better! Before them, I never knew there were good, nice people in the world because all I ever experienced before was hate. It’s crazy what a little love can do—I feel like a completely different dog and I can’t wait to find someone/somewhere to call my own! I don’t really know how to be a dog just yet so I would love to have another four-legged friend in the home to help me find the way! read more
River
My name’s River!
It’s crazy to think Lucy and I have been with each other for 6 years, but it honestly feels a lot longer. We’ve been through so much in those 6 years that we’ve become each other’s backbone. We were both used for drawing blood, we both lived in constant fear, and we never knew what it was like to feel loved…until today! Since being rescued, I’ve gotten more love and belly rubs in the last few days than I’ve gotten in the last 6 years, I’ve played until I could hardly keep my eyes open from being so tired, and I’ve even slept in my own, warm, comfy bed! If this is what the first few days of freedom are like, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me and Lucy! read more
Lucy
Hi! You can call my Lucy,
Me and my pal River have had a pretty rough first 6 years old life. We’ve never experienced the outside world or even a gentle human touch. We were pretty scared, but we leaned on each other to make it through. Why is that you might ask? We were used for drawing blood. We were kept in cages and were used for the wants/ needs of other people. People who didn’t care for me, or any of my friends—they treated us as if we were disposable.
It was pretty rough, but it definitely got better! We were rescued and are now living the best life! Right now, my day is filled with lots of playing and napping, but I have a lot of stuff I still want to learn, but I need some help. I’d love it if me and River had someone to share all of our firsts with. Can we share it with you? read more
Boomer
Howdy! My name’s Boomer!
I’m pretty young, but I have experienced more than anyone should in a lifetime. I called a cold, metal cage my home for 2 years, I never knew what the future held for me, and I was constantly in a state of fear. I was kept in a laboratory testing facility and used for the needs of others. It’s been crazy to say the least…but things just got even crazier. I woke up in my cage as if it was a normal day, but when I went to sleep, I WAS FREE! My cage door opened for the last time!
I still have a lot to learn, but, so far, freedom is pretty great! I go on long walks, play with other dogs for as long as I want, and I even sleep in my own bed! It’s pretty great! But I gotta say, the best thing freedom gave me was the feeling of being loved—I’ve never felt that before. I’ve been holding mine back for so long, I’m full of love, kisses and cuddles, I’m about to burst! I need someone to give it all to and I would love for it to be you! read more