Sweet and gentle 9-year-old Dexter was surrendered to the shelter when his owner passed away and his family encountered financial challenges. read more
Author: BFP
Journey’s Journey
El Segundo’s most beloved rescue dog has become a celebrity in his own right, and a bright spot in an otherwise challenging year. With its proximity to Los Angeles and reputation as a choice filming location, it’s no surprise that El Segundo provides an occasional celebrity sighting. read more
Donny Finds a Forever Home
Dog lover and rescuer Maura Ward has now released her new book, Donny Finds His Forever Home. This new book narrates the journey of Donny the beagle as he is rescued from an animal testing lab in South Korea. As Donny is rescued and brought into the United States where he is shown love and affection for the first time, he gets to experience a whole new world outside the confines of his cage in South Korea, where he existed for six years.
My Name is Hazel. You Saved Me.
You don’t know me. But I know You. You got me out of that horrible laboratory. You got me to freedom. You didn’t ask any questions when I needed help. My name Is Hazel. The lab induced seizures in me but YOU saved me. I still have seizures, but because of you, I can live in peace and with love. Thank you for my freedom. read more
My Name is Journey and I Have Hope.
I wish I had the words, but I don’t. But, you could see the pain in my eyes, the desire in heart, and the hope in my steps….I couldn’t let you touch me when you freed me, but I wanted to let you. Being in a laboratory for so long, it does things to you….. read more
My Name is Birdie and I Have a Story to Tell
I was hurting for a long time. I had huge tumors that touched the ground. It was hard to eat or go potty, my skin hurt too but I couldn’t scratch it. I felt like giving up. But then I was saved. At first, I wasn’t sure what was happening. I was scared, but I felt love and trust. It was because of YOU, that my rescue was possible. read more
Joy over first White House shelter dog reflects growing embrace of rescue pets
The Bidens adopted their German shepherd Major from a Delaware shelter. Pet adoptions in the U.S. have helped enable euthanasia rates to drop. President-elect Biden will bring with him to the White House his two German shepherds: Champ, pictured here, and Major, who will be the first shelter dog to ever live in the White House. The news has thrilled animal lovers, reflecting a growing embrace of rescue pets. MAJOR THE GERMAN shepherd spent his puppyhood in an animal shelter. In January, he’ll move into the White House. After four…
Sia
Meet the beautiful Miss Sia, How can you resist her? She loves water, is amazing with other dogs and is super sweet! She is very inquisitive and is just thrilled to just run around. We are working with a vet on some of this precious girl's medical issues, but it is clear that she would love some love and attention! read more
Jeremie
I am Jeremie! I love attention and am constantly wagging my tail. I will follow you around if you let me. read more
Celeste
Meet Celeste! Celeste spent the first 8 years of her life being tested on in a lab, and is now learning how to be loved as she loves to give love! She does great with all kids and dogs. read more
Thomas
Meet Thomas. Just like a beagle, he likes to use my nose! He is sweet and tries so hard to behave, is very fun and loves to play. read more
Benjamin
This is Benjamin! He is sweet, a little anxious, but ready to experience a loving family. He has had a rough start and would love nothing more than to be loved - forever! read more