Every dog deserves a second chance.

A mother dog was pregnant with a litter that included a puppy named Aine. The mother was temporarily fostered until after giving birth. The mother and her puppies were returned to the shelter for three months. Some of the puppies were adopted, and some were fostered. Aine was the last of the litter and ended up on the shelter’s euthanasia when we rescued her.

Alexander is a unique case. He grew up in a local shelter and has been in and out of short-term foster care. He has struggled getting adopted due to his eye condition (entropion). Eventually, ending up on the shelter’s euthanasia list. The shelter would only allow Alexander to be adopted by a rescue that would fix his condition. We rescued Alexander from the Shelter’s euthanasia list and had his condition corrected.

Baloo was found in a field in Kern County and dropped off at a shelter. We rescued Baloo from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Banjo was abandoned, alone in the fields of Kern County. He was extremely sad, depressed, and hungry.
Banjo was covered in ticks and fox tails. We were contacted and rescued Banjo. We shaved him down and rehabilitated him back to health.

Bella was a stray who cycled through shelters for a year and a half, mostly staying with short-term foster families. At just one year old, she was pregnant, but we don’t know what happened to her puppies.

We rescued Bella just days away from being euthanized.

Belle was initially at the shelter and had a few short-term foster homes. During her time with one of these fosters, she gave birth to a litter of puppies. Although all her puppies were eventually adopted, Belle was returned to the shelter and placed on the euthanasia list. We rescued her just days before she was scheduled to be euthanized.

Benny (Pink Collar) & Jett (Green Collar) were abandoned in the fields for several months. Volunteers found them in an abandoned home. The volunteers contacted us, and we rescued both dogs.

Bently and his sister were turned into the shelter by animal control. They were very neglected dogs in rough shape in their current situation.

Cannoli was found emaciated on a farm, safeguarding a deceased dog. She was taken to a local shelter, where we rescued her just days away from being euthanized.

Carlos was one of two pinchers found wandering through a residential area. They were picked up by the animal control and taken to the shelter. We rescued both dogs from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

I was abandoned in the fields of Kern County. A volunteer trapped me and contacted our foundation to rescue Charlie.

One of our volunteers was alerted that Clyde was abandoned and injured in the fields. He was taken to a local vet, who determined Clyde was suffering from a gunshot wound. The bullet entered his chest and exited his shoulder, just missing his heart. We rescued Clyde and had an orthopedic surgeon save his leg.

Cooper was found running on an off-ramp of a highway. A good Samaritan picked him up and brought him to the shelter. He was not claimed and ended up on the shelter’s euthanasia list when we adopted him.

Copper was a stray dog brought to the shelter by animal control. He was emaciated, infested with fleas, and lethargic. He ended up on the shelter’s euthanasia list. We rescued him just days before he was scheduled to be euthanized.

Dash was dumped in the Kern County fields with no food or water. The volunteer was walking her dogs and saw that Dash was abandoned and he had no food or water. Dash was so far out in the fields that the volunteer could hardly see him. The volunteer trapped Dash and we rescued him. Dash is a very loving dog. 


Dora was discovered abandoned in a cage alongside another puppy in the fields of Bakersfield. Volunteers found them and brought them to a local shelter, where they received medical care. Unfortunately, both dogs ended up on the euthanasia list. We rescued them, and the puppy has already been adopted.

Duke was roaming the streets and was picked up and dropped off at a local shelter. Nobody came forward to claim him. We rescued Duke from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Eivor was found in a storm drain in Kern County — thin, injured, and alone. A kind passerby alerted Animal Control, and he was taken for emergency vet care, where they discovered his leg was broken. After healing, he was placed in a shelter and then foster care, but sadly returned and twice listed for euthanasia. We stepped in just in time, rescuing Eivor days before his life was to be cut short.

Emerson was found roaming the streets, dehydrated and emaciated. Thankfully, an animal control officer transferred him to a local emergency veterinary clinic. He was then taken to a local shelter, where he was placed on the “stray hold list. " Unfortunately, he was never reclaimed.
We rescued Emerson from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Faye was found limping and abandoned in the fields, where it is believed she had been for several months. Volunteers brought her to a shelter. During her examination, a scar was discovered behind her ear, and the vet suspected that she had suffered a blunt force injury. We rescued Faye from the shelter's euthanasia list, giving her a chance at a loving home.

Fitz was on the Euthanasia list and we rescued him.

Rosie, Jack, Oscar, Nova, and Flynn were found abandoned in a field, starving and dehydrated, their ribs clearly visible. Despite the harsh conditions, this loyal little family never left each other’s side. When our volunteers arrived, they gently offered food and water, which the dogs gratefully accepted. We couldn’t leave them behind — so we rescued the whole family and gave them the chance to begin a new life.

Forrest was abandoned in the Kern County farm fields for several months. Food was left for him by volunteers. We rescued Forrest from those fields for a second chance in
a loving home.

Glacier was found alongside four other dogs on an abandoned farm. These dogs were picked up and taken to a shelter. Glacier was initially placed in a foster home but escaped twice and was returned to the shelter. We rescued Glacier from the shelter's euthanasia list.

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Haybell was brought to a shelter as a stray, along with a group of other dogs. While at the shelter, he fell ill with kennel cough, which later developed into pneumonia. We arranged for a temporary foster who cared for him and nursed him back to health. Once he fully recovered, we rescued Haybell directly from the shelter's foster care.

Huey Lewis was found near the entrance of an orchard near the gate by the roadside. He was scared, hungry, and alone. A good Samaritan picked him up and took him to a local shelter. We rescued Huey from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Two teenage boys tried to drop off Levi at a local shelter, being that the boys were underage, they were not allowed to surrender this dog to the shelter. We were contacted, and we rescued Levi from being dumped.

Lorenzo was discovered concealed within the orchards of a secluded region in Bakersfield, where it was evident that he had been abandoned. Overcome with fear, he remained at a distance, feeling terrified, cold, and isolated. The surroundings were damp and muddy, offering no shelter or safety from the coyotes. It was clear that he needed to be rescued promptly. After some time and with the help of treats, he was finally captured. Lorenzo is currently be fostered.
Lorenzo is an incredibly charming little fellow. He enjoys playing with his toys and has a friendly demeanor that makes him utterly lovable, especially with his docked tail. If you’re in search of a fantastic new companion, he is sure to be a wonderful addition to your life.

Lucy was one of three strays found roaming the streets of Kern County. Animal Control picked them up and brought them to the shelter. We rescued Lucy from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Maggie was abandoned in the Kern County fields with no food or water. Maggie was starving and thirsty. Her ribs were showing due to hunger. Maggie came up to the volunteer and is a very loving dog. Maggie was brought the shelter and was placed on the euthanasia list. We rescued Maggie.

Max was at the shelter on the Euthanasia list, we rescued Max.

Merlot was of three dogs found roaming next to a bridge embankment in Kern County. Animal Control brought her along with the other dogs to a local shelter. We rescued Merlot from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Milly was taken to a local shelter, where we rescued her from the shelter's euthanasia list.

Mocha was found on the streets of Kern County. Mocha was injured, a human put a fire cracker next to her leg and it exploded. Mocha was scared, injured, hungry and thirsty. The volunteer saw her limping and they tried for days to get her. Finally, she was trapped. Mocha was treated for her injury and she is recovering. Mocha is a sweet dog, cautious but needs to be in a loving home.

Rosie, Jack, Oscar, Nova, and Flynn were found abandoned in a field, starving and dehydrated, their ribs clearly visible. Despite the harsh conditions, this loyal little family never left each other’s side. When our volunteers arrived, they gently offered food and water, which the dogs gratefully accepted. We couldn’t leave them behind — so we rescued the whole family and gave them the chance to begin a new life.

Rosie, Jack, Oscar, Nova, and Flynn were found abandoned in a field, starving and dehydrated, their ribs clearly visible. Despite the harsh conditions, this loyal little family never left each other’s side. When our volunteers arrived, they gently offered food and water, which the dogs gratefully accepted. We couldn’t leave them behind — so we rescued the whole family and gave them the chance to begin a new life.

Pancake was confiscated from a dog fighting ring and brought to the shelter. He is believed to have been used as a bait dog. We rescued Pancake from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Ralph was running along the freeway when he was caught and taken to a shelter. The vet noticed that his paws were in poor condition from running aimlessly on the hot pavement. Ralph craved human interaction. We rescued him from the shelter's euthanasia list.

We were contacted by volunteers about a homeless dog living under different cars for shelter. He was covered in ticks and was very frightened, filthy, and emaciated. We saw a post and rescued Rex.

Rosie, Jack, Oscar, Nova, and Flynn were found abandoned in a field, starving and dehydrated, their ribs clearly visible. Despite the harsh conditions, this loyal little family never left each other’s side. When our volunteers arrived, they gently offered food and water, which the dogs gratefully accepted. We couldn’t leave them behind — so we rescued the whole family and gave them the chance to begin a new life.

Sadie’s family moved away and tied her up to a tree in the backyard with no food or water. A neighbor heard her crying and took her to a local shelter. We rescued Sadie from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Scooter was found wandering the streets. He was picked up and taken to a local shelter. We rescued Scooter from the shelter’s euthanasia list.

Snow was found in the Orchards, starving, thirsty and scared. Snows ribs were showing. Snow would was near death if she was not rescued that day. A group of volunteers used a drone to locate her in the Orchards. Sergio was there at the time of the rescue.

Wendy was abandoned at six months old by her owner and later taken to a shelter. Unfortunately, like most big dogs, she was not adopted in time before landing on the euthanasia list. We rescued Wendy just days before she would have been euthanized.