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The Rescue Train The Rescue Train’s deep-rooted goals are to be a voice for animals and to help save as many lives as possible.

The Rescue Train is a unique, non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill organization dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and euthanasia through hands-on rescue work, education and awareness. We fulfill our mission through our key initiatives: rescue and rehome, shelter intervention, dedication to spay and neuter, and collaboration with other like-minded organizations. We aim to drastically reduce the number of animals entering kill shelters and animals living on the streets of Los Angeles. Many of our life-saving programs help lay a foundation of lasting change through community outreach and celebrate the human-animal bond. Our Shelter intervention Program and Pet Pantry prevent animals from entering Los Angeles City shelters by providing resources to low income, senior citizens, veterans and homeless pet owners. We offer free spay and neuter to help solve pet overpopulation at the root of the problem. Our Pet Care Clinics go into areas of poverty to provide resources that includes vaccines, grooming, referrals to vet care, pet food and supplies.

10/22/2026

SNIP, SNIP, HOORAY for our amazing vet techs!

During National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re celebrating the hardworking veterinary technicians aboard The Rescue Train’s mobile spay/neuter clinic!

This job is not for the faint of heart! From early morning setups in the blazing heat or pouring rain to caring for the very last patient of the day, our vet techs bring incredible skill, compassion, and a whole lot of heart to every clinic.

Behind every animal we spay or neuter is a rockstar animal angel making sure they feel safe, receive exceptional care, and recovery.

Your dedication helps us prevent animal suffering for generations to come, gives pet owners a place to turn, and creates healthier futures for countless animals. We LITTERally couldn’t do it without you!

We see your hard work. We value your expertise. And we are SO grateful to have you on board!

Three cheers for our extraordinary vet techs! You are the heart of the Snip Ship!

SNIP, SNIP, HOORAY! 🎉

10/21/2026

Thank you pack_mentality_ for the laugh. He sure is a beautiful baby!

One look. One little face. One PURRfect match!After losing her cat earlier this year, this adopter finally felt ready to...
10/19/2026

One look. One little face. One PURRfect match!

After losing her cat earlier this year, this adopter finally felt ready to welcome another furry family member. Her resident cat needed a buddy, and when she spotted Cooper on our website, she knew she had to meet him.

It was love at first purr! 🐱

Born on the streets alongside six siblings, Cooper got his start thanks to animal angel Nancy, who brought the entire family to safety.

Now he’s off to his FURever home, with a person who adores him and a new feline roommate to get to know!

Happy life, Cooper and family Here’s to a ton of snuggles and lots of great MEOWmories.

10/16/2026

This , we’re sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone working to make life better for the cats living in our communities. 🐈

Since launching our spay/neuter initiative in 2018, The Rescue Train has made TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) a vital part of our work. Today, we dedicate a portion of our mobile spay/neuter clinics to community cats, helping reduce overpopulation and suffering on the streets of Los Angeles. Together, we’ve spayed and neutered thousands of cats!

To the dedicated trappers, caregivers, volunteers, and veterinary teams: thank you for the early mornings, long hours, endless patience, and compassion you bring to every cat.

Community cats need community care. Thank you for being a MEOWvelous part of theirs!

Choo choo! 🚂🐾

10/15/2026

🐾 Four days after our 21st annual Race for the Rescues, the Train is back racing down the tracks! 🚂

There’s no time to rest when there’s a spay/neuter clinic to run! Your support keeps us moving, preventing unwanted litters and keeping more animals out of shelters.

The race may be over, but the lifesaving work rolls on. CHoo Choo!

**REPOST** Molly Thompsen Wootton SOMEONE HAS TO KNOW THIS BEAUTIFUL BOY. PLEASE SHARE!**Today, the sweetest chocolate-b...
10/13/2026

**REPOST** Molly Thompsen Wootton
SOMEONE HAS TO KNOW THIS BEAUTIFUL BOY. PLEASE SHARE!**

Today, the sweetest chocolate-brown pit bull came bounding up to me and my little senior dog on the streets of Beverlywood adjacent in Los Angeles.

No aggression. No fear. Just a big, beautiful boy looking for affection.

And boy, did he find it.

He was incredibly friendly, seemed to adore men, and practically melted into the attention we gave him. Just look at the photo of him kissing my friend and neighbor Mike Payne in the car. If that doesn’t melt your heart, I don’t know what will.

He was found near Gibson and Reynier Streets in the 90034 neighborhood. He’s an intact male, not microchipped, and we have no idea how he ended up wandering the streets.

But I do know this: **This boy deserves to be loved, and someone out there may already love him very much.**

Mike got him safely into his car and took him to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on Pico Boulevard.

**SHELTER ID: A2300016**

**If unclaimed, he is expected to be available for adoption Saturday, October 17.**

We desperately wanted to take him home ourselves. But between our two households, we already have nine animals, including a foster dog. As much as we wish we could save them all, sometimes we simply can’t.

So now I’m asking for a little help from my animal-loving village.

First, let’s find his family.

And if no one comes forward, let’s find this gorgeous boy a home where he’ll never have to wander the streets again.

He was wonderful with my little senior dog during their brief encounter, loved every human he met, and rode beautifully in the car. Of course, he’ll need a proper temperament evaluation, but he certainly made a wonderful first impression.

**Please SHARE. Tag your rescue friends. Tell anyone you know who might be missing a dog or looking to adopt.**

Photos attached, including one very enthusiastic kiss for Mike!

Watch his short video here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/B6meyMs_Dlw

**West Los Angeles Animal Shelter**
**Animal ID: A2300016**

Let’s get this boy where he belongs. HOME.

And thank you, Mike, for being the kind of human every lost dog deserves to encounter.

10/11/2026

❤️ Our hearts are bursting with gratitude. 🐾

To the racers, donors, volunteers, sponsors, rescue partners and vendors.
To Matt and Javier from WeRateDogs and the 15/10 for the best adoption show ever!
To our friends at Pawsitive MGMT , we couldn’t have done it without you.
To Kern County Animal Services and the seven dogs who got out of the shelter and are starting their new lives.
To the dogs still waiting for their FURever homes and those lucky enough to find one.
To those capturing and sharing the special moments.
To those who couldn’t be there and those cheering us on from afar.

You made year 21 one of our most special yet. 💫

To The Rescue Train family working behind the scenes all year to make this one day possible, thank you.

And our deepest gratitude to our fearless leader, Lisa Young, who shows up every single day for animals without a voice.

Together, we stand strong, speak up and work to save as many lives as possible. We are humbled by the heart of this community.

And to all the animals who have touched our lives, those beside us and those forever in our hearts: you are the wind beneath our wings and the reason we keep going.

We crossed this year’s finish line, but the work continues. Thank you for carrying this mission forward with us. We love you. ❤️

CALLING ALL ADOPTERS & FOSTERS! 🐾Meet BURRITO! One of 12 beautiful shelter dogs coming to Race For The Rescues tomorrow,...
10/09/2026

CALLING ALL ADOPTERS & FOSTERS! 🐾

Meet BURRITO! One of 12 beautiful shelter dogs coming to Race For The Rescues tomorrow, hoping to find a FURever home or foster family!

Look at this little wrapped-up Burrito, just waiting to unwrap a lifetime of love!

A Burrito belongs on your couch, NOT in a shelter! He should be warming his buns in the sunshine or snuggled up in a blanket on YOUR couch!

Come meet Burrito and his furry friends tomorrow! You might just find your new best friend and change a life forever.

ADOPT OR FOSTER A SHELTER DOG!

Rose Bowl, Pasadena | Booth #7
Saturday, October 10 | 8–11 AM

Can’t adopt? FOSTER! Give a shelter dog a safe place to land while we help find their FURever home.

Email: [email protected]
Text: 323.899.5640

12 dogs. 12 chances to change a life. Let’s get these babies HOME! ❤️

TheRescueTrain

🐾 Meet Jake this Saturday at our Rockin’ Adoption Show, hosted by Matt Nelson of !Good manners, a sweet heart and plenty...
10/08/2026

🐾 Meet Jake this Saturday at our Rockin’ Adoption Show, hosted by Matt Nelson of !

Good manners, a sweet heart and plenty of love to give! Jake is potty trained, crate trained, walks beautifully on leash and comes when called. This easygoing gentleman stays cool even when other dogs get vocal. ❤️

His dream? A calm home and people to call his own. He’s generally unfazed by cats, but running cats can inspire a chase.

Your FURever gentleman could be waiting! He’s coming from Kern County Animal Services and can’t wait to meet you.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Race for the Rescues | The Rose Bowl, Pasadena
🐶 Adoption Booth 7 | 8–11 AM

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Los Angeles, CA
91604

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