FEATURED RESCUE: “CASS”

This incredibly sweet girl is looking for an exceptional forever home. She is well-socialized and has been lovingly fostered with other dogs, AND cats, making her a wonderful companion for many types of households. She lost one of her eyes prior to entering rescue, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit; she’s happy, resilient, and full of life. Her loving nature makes her truly special. She adores attention, thrives on affection, and would love nothing more than to be your #1 girl. When her person is around, she couldn’t care less about other dogs, she just wants to be close to you. She loves to snuggle, be held, and soak up all the love and pets she can get. She’s also perfectly content sitting beside you on the couch (though with her short little legs, she’ll need a little help getting up by use of stairs or in your loving arms).

As part of her adoption, the rescue covers the cost of her spay, microchip, deworming, and first vaccinations, including rabies. She will also go home with a collar and/or harness (Bullhug), along with permanent rescue ID tags. She’s ready to bring endless love and joy to the right home…..could that be yours?

This girl has been through so much, and it’s finally her turn to be cherished. Before rescue, she lost her eye, was found wandering as a stray, heavily pregnant, until a good Samaritan brought her to the shelter. She arrived with a severe ear infection and was vomiting, but with proper care, she’s now thriving. We’ve learned she loves salmon (no chicken for this girl!) and does best relaxing for a few minutes after meals instead of jumping right into playtime. She was so lucky to land in our safety net, now she just needs her forever person. She does know how to use the dog door and she uses the potty pads pretty consistently.
All she wants is your love, and she will give you 10,000% loyalty in return.

COURTESY POST: “LEMON”

Lemon is looking for the person who will finally not give up on her. Lemon has spent much of her life being failed by the people who were supposed to love and protect her. When she began showing behavioral issues, instead of seeking training or support, her owners surrendered her to the shelter knowing she would likely not be adopted and end up euthanized. By the time her foster mom saw her in the pound, Lemon had completely shut down. She hid behind the wall of her kennel trembling, refusing to eat, drink, or even look at the people walking past her. With every visit, she seemed to lose a little more hope.

But underneath all that fear was still a sweet dog quietly begging for someone to see her. Her foster mom couldn’t leave her behind. So, with no real plan except knowing Lemon deserved a chance, she brought her home. Lemon has slowly started learning what safety, patience, and kindness feel like again. Once she trusts you, she is incredibly affectionate and loves nothing more than snuggling close to her person. She is quiet, mellow, potty trained, leash trained, crate trained, and honestly one of the easiest dogs to have around the house. She rarely barks, enjoys her walks, and is happiest simply relaxing near the people she feels safe with. She is uncomfortable around small children, so an adult-only home or one with older, respectful teens would be ideal.

Lemon does not need a perfect home. She needs a patient one. A calm, understanding person who realizes that not every dog wants a busy social life, crowded outings, or dog parks… and that’s perfectly okay! Lemon simply wants to feel safe, loved, and secure. Since entering foster care, Lemon has received veterinary treatment for a severe UTI and painful sores, and she is now healthy, spayed, and up to date on vaccines.

Lemon is about 4 years old and the perfect mystery mix (though we suspect she may have some Rhodesian Ridgeback in her mix?) She previously lived with other dogs, but after an incident years ago while the family was away on vacation, she began struggling with female dogs and developed resource guarding behaviors that were never properly addressed. Because of this, Lemon would do best as the only pet in the home. 

The person willing to give Lemon the chance she deserves will gain a deeply loyal companion who has so much love left to give. Her foster mom loves this girl dearly and is committed to helping ensure her next home is truly forever. Continued support and even free dog sitting will always be available for Lemon’s future family.

While Lemon is not a SABW Rescue dog, we are doing our best to find her the loving home she deserves. If you think you may be the right fit for Lemon, lovingly nicknamed Lemmy Lou, please reach out. Lemon is fostered in Riverside, CA. Adoption fee will be sponsored for the right person willing to take a chance on Lemon.