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2mos ago, our heart dog Elliot left us. We were shattered. He was our sanctuary and our bliss for 15.5yrs. Shortly after, this skeleton of a dog showed up in my feed. Elliot had been a cruelty victim and maybe that’s why he loved the underdogs. I felt him nudge me, “Guys. Help him.” 1/3

So Dasher arrived, full of warmth and worry. We got right to work with all the things foster homes do to smooth new dogs back to joy. Play & more play, routine & hugs. He looked so much like Elliot, we could sorta imagine he was still here. A game that tricked our brains out of intense grief…

Crazy Truth: Some of the very best dogs we see in our program wait the longest for homes. Not sure why! And they only get ‘better’ while they’re here. Chico. What you see here is what you get. Rescued July 2 (!!!) and just the bestest Good Boy. ❤️

A trade secret: We can’t let ourselves get too bonded w/ our fosters, even when some are hungry for MORE. That ‘professional distance’ is necessary but can be so hard! Chico was one dog who wanted a deeper connection with us. Ugh. On Sat he came to class with his brand new person (photo) 1/2

Big adrenalin crash after a frantic search for an affordable* ER spay for this much loved girl. An unplanned pregnancy while she was with her owner’s petsitter (!!) And surprise. Not only did she hide it, exam shows she's days away from giving birth. WUT?Dozens of phone calls & text messages… 1/2

HUGE thanks to all the vets who responded to the bat signal and juggled their calendar to fit her in soonest. And to the vet who said 'Yes! Tomorrow!' - You're a modern day hero. All fingers crossed for no overnight surprises. #sodamnclose #stressful #wishherluck

🔥 We've been heartbroken to witness the injustice taking place in the US towards immigrant communities, especially here in CA. La Raza has contributed so much to supporting and building up our org that we literally wouldn't be who we are without them. They are us, We are them.

We encourage you to reach out to your neighbors to help them game plan for worse case scenarios. Help them know that you'll be there for their families and their pets. People who are peacefully protesting need protections too, including pet care if they're detained. Reach out. Be their comfort.

🔥 We've been heartbroken to witness the injustice taking place in the US towards immigrant communities, especially here in CA. La Raza has contributed so much to supporting and building up our org that we literally wouldn't be who we are without them. They are us, We are them.

Regardless of someone's technical legal status, ppl deserve to be treated with dignity as human beings, with due process in all* situations. In animal welfare, we preach humane care/treatment as core values in our approach to all challenges, even the most difficult challenges. That credo has ...

Nat’l Rescue Dog Day. You know what to do … Show us who owns your ❤️. Owen doesn’t have a family who can brag about him yet, but he gets a post regardless. Next year, Owen! #adoptionrocks

We Stand with Ukraine. March 2022. This painting - entitled 'Strong Dog' - was created for us by Alexander, a 16yo Ukrainian artist who managed to paint while his home town of Odesa was being bombed. We commissioned it as a way to support him & his family, but without any expectation of timing.

Who can work under so much pressure? He'll get it to us someday when he's found a window of time, or so we thought. We were floored when his father sent a digital image of Alexander's work within a day. How did he manage to steady his hand while listening to bombs of all things?

According to research from UC San Diego & Harvard, the kindness you show others ripples out into the very fabric of humanity. It does. This IS resistance. Today, a woman is trying to help this dog. She knew the owner who beat him and now he’s sheltered, acting out & listed for euthanasia.

We share the story with a fav rescue colleague in her area. Can you help us help them - and quickly please? Yes, more yes. Deassa at Ripple Effect Animal Project. Made the calls, got him safe. Offered extra resources to make sure she has enough.

According to research from UC San Diego & Harvard, the kindness you show others ripples out into the very fabric of humanity. It does. This IS resistance. Today, a woman is trying to help this dog. She knew the owner who beat him and now he’s sheltered, acting out & listed for euthanasia.

🔥 When owned pets are hungry, don’t forget to make sure their humans can eat too. When disaster victims need pet supplies, don’t forget that boosting their mental health will build resilience. #longgame A deep thx to Jimi, who gifted his guitar to an Eaton Fire survivor who lost it all.

This AM has been ‘interesting.’ Running play sessions & scooping poo while phone counseling a very stressed Eaton Fire survivor, (more soon), just after locking down our personal credit reports due to a breach at the Treasury dept. 🔥 Wild times. Also: Rosa here is ready for her new home.