Looking to do a good deed? Actually, your help is a GREAT deed for animals at risk of euthanasia (through no fault of their own) just for being in an overcrowded county animal facility.
These facilities have innocent kittens, pregnant mama cats, injured dogs and cats who, with just some vet care, could be returned to their adoptable selves. These are abandoned cats and dogs that were once owned, most of whom are mislabeled as “feral” when they are just terribly frightened. Here are three such shelters:
Apple Valley Animal Shelter
- Email: [email protected] (adoptions), [email protected] (rescue organizations)
- Address: 22131 Powhatan Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307
- Phone: (760) 240-7555
- It’s very hard to get details, so just go there. They don’t often update their animals.
Harbor Animal Shelter
- Email: [email protected]
- 957 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Cell: (213) 605-4473
- Shelter: (310)548-2632
Anouk, a one-year-old female calico, was a stray; Cheerio, a one-year-old orange male, was a surrender by his owner; and Cheeks, a one-year-old black male, was a surrender by his owner. They don’t keep the animals long before they are euthanized, so it’s best to go there or call for info.
SEAACA
- 9777 Seaaca St.
- Downey, CA 90241
- (562) 803-3676
- www.seaaca.org
Sadly, they don’t use names. 24-12528 is a black/white female adult dog that weighs approximately 48 lbs. The intake date was 6/30/2024 from the City of Norwalk.
Want something closer?
Pasadena Humane
- pasadenahumane.org
Photo: Pasadena Humane
They have many big-breed dogs and some chihuahuas, too. I love this picture of Frijol! He’s only 11 years old and a medium-sized pit bull terrier. His ID is A515379.
Their Web site has good info and pictures, with some descriptions.
Many small, private rescue organizations know their animals very well and are no-kill. They keep their animals for life or until a loving home can be found.
Lifeline for Pets
- Cats and kittens of all ages
- www.lifelineforpets.org
- Their Web site has excellent info, pictures, descriptions
Meet Joey and Julius, the dynamic duo looking for their forever home!
In terms of looks, these handsome boys are both sporting classic black and white coats but with their unique flair. Joey boasts a cute black mark around his nose, accentuating his charming features, while Julius rocks a wide blaze that adds an extra dash of personality to his handsome face. Both are playful and when they are not napping, they zoom around! We can’t understand why they continue to be overlooked for adoption. Purr-haps YOU are the one they are waiting for!
