El Camino Dog Rescue

El Camino Dog Rescue Volunteer-run rescue helping dumped dogs, surprise litters & pound-bound pups in Okanogan County reach safety through trusted partners.

No buildings, just foster homes. El Camino means “The Way” and for dogs with nowhere else to go, this is their path out

🐾 EL CAMINO DOG RESCUE • 6 DOGS ON YESTERDAY’S TRANSFER! 🐾Another small load made its way west yesterday! We transferred...
08/28/2026

🐾 EL CAMINO DOG RESCUE • 6 DOGS ON YESTERDAY’S TRANSFER! 🐾

Another small load made its way west yesterday! We transferred 6 adult dogs, 2 large and 4 small, all around a year old. We have to keep them moving every week, and we are incredibly lucky to have Wet Noses Foster Paws continuing to work with us and take dogs they are so good at finding wonderful homes for. Our rescue partners truly are one of the most important pieces of making this possible.

A huge thank you to Gaby for making a last-minute weekday run to Cle Elum to meet Anna so these dogs could get moving sooner. It is a long day of driving from Omak to Cle Elum and then another leg from Cle Elum to Tacoma, and we are so grateful for the volunteers who continue to step up and make it happen. And as you can see in the very first picture, one of the little guys was adopted right away and is already settling into his happy new home! ❤️

Thank you to the Tribal Pound for continuing to work with us to help get dogs into homes, and thank you to members of our community who trust us enough to reach out when they need help. We also want to give a big thank you to Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for helping with dewormer and vaccine costs. That support helps us get these dogs ready and keep them moving toward their next chapter.

The dogs we are able to transfer need to be friendly and social with people and other dogs and able to safely make that journey into a rescue environment. We wish we had resources for every dog in need, but unfortunately we don’t. With no county shelter and limited resources, moving even the dogs we can is a challenge, but we are incredibly grateful for every single one we are able to help.

And a special thank you to our fosters this past week, Charlotte and Gaby. Gaby also bathed and groomed 4 of the little dogs who desperately needed some TLC, nail trims and grooming before their trip.

We could really use more short-term fosters, especially for medium and large dogs. Even fostering for just a week or two can help us keep dogs moving and open up another opportunity to save one more. If you would like to help foster, please reach out to me. ❤️🐾

El Camino Dog Rescue

Another 6 dogs, with the help of El Camino Dog Rescue, transferred to Wet Noses Foster Paws today and are on their way t...
08/22/2026

Another 6 dogs, with the help of El Camino Dog Rescue, transferred to Wet Noses Foster Paws today and are on their way to their next chapter!

We are incredibly grateful to Wet Nose Foster Paws for continuing to make room for our dogs and for having such an amazing network of fosters and adopters ready to help them find wonderful homes.

A huge thank you to Todd and Anna for stepping up for a last-minute transport and meetup. These are long days and long drives, and we are so thankful for the volunteers who continue to give their time every month to help us save dogs.

Thank you to Gaby and Charlotte for fostering and keeping dogs safe and secure while they wait for the next openings we can get. And thank you to Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for helping us provide vaccines and dewormer so these dogs are ready to transfer.

We are also very thankful for community members who reach out when they need help rehoming a dog and trust us to work with our rescue partners to find the right path forward.

El Camino Dog Rescue is transfer focused. With the number of dogs coming through our local pounds and needing to be surrendered, and no county shelter or adoption center in Okanogan County, transferring dogs to established rescue partners with foster and adopter networks is one of the best solutions we have for our overpopulation problem.

If you want to support the work El Camino Dog Rescue is doing, donations to Wet Nose Foster Paws and Team Okanogan directly help keep these transfers moving. Supporting them helps us continue getting Okanogan County dogs where they need to go.

Six more dogs moving forward today. ❤️

Let’s help Aster! 🫶
08/21/2026

Let’s help Aster! 🫶

COURTESY POST ONLY ❤️Meet Jefferson, a 10½-year-old neutered pit bull located in Okanogan County.Jefferson’s family has ...
08/12/2026

COURTESY POST ONLY ❤️

Meet Jefferson, a 10½-year-old neutered pit bull located in Okanogan County.

Jefferson’s family has made the incredibly difficult decision to see if there may be a home out there that is a better fit for him at this stage of his life. With a young child now in the home, they have been responsibly keeping everyone separated and safe, but that also means Jefferson doesn’t have the same freedom, attention and comfort he once had.

They love Jefferson and are committed to keeping him safe while looking. Their hope is simply to give him the best chance at happiness and a little more freedom in a home environment that better suits his needs. If the right person is out there who can give this sweet senior guy a comfortable place to enjoy his golden years, they would love to find them.

A little about Jefferson:

Jefferson is crate trained and potty trained. He loves to snuggle, isn’t picky about food, is playful and still fairly active for his age. He is generally good on a leash and, most importantly, he’s a really sweet dog.

Jefferson has done best in an adult-only home. Children can cause him to become overly stimulated and hyper-aroused, so a home without children is important for him.

He generally does well with dogs smaller than him. With larger dogs, he usually needs more time and patience to acclimate, but he has successfully lived with other dogs. He does not do well with other types of animals.

Jefferson would do best with someone who understands that certain situations can be triggering for him and can provide him with a calm, stable environment. Someone experienced with the breed and willing to give an older guy the time he needs to settle in would be wonderful.

📍 Located in Okanogan County, WA for meet & greets.

PLEASE NOTE: This is strictly a courtesy post. Jefferson is not an El Camino Dog Rescue dog and is not in our care or custody. We are simply helping a local family get his information in front of more people. All screening, meet & greets, adoption decisions, transfer of ownership and responsibility for Jefferson remain solely between his current owner and any potential adopter. El Camino Dog Rescue assumes no responsibility or liability for Jefferson, his behavior or his placement.

If you are seriously interested in Jefferson, please message the page and we can connect you directly with his owner. ❤️

Yesterday was another great transfer day! ❤️🐾Three of these puppies came from the Tribal Pound after they were found dum...
08/09/2026

Yesterday was another great transfer day! ❤️🐾

Three of these puppies came from the Tribal Pound after they were found dumped on the side of the road. Sadly, one puppy had already died, and the other three were severely dehydrated. Thanks to the Tribal Animal Control Officer getting to them in time, they were saved by the bell, brought to Gaby, and nursed back to life.

We also transferred a litter of eight puppies from someone who reached out needing help with such a large litter and wanting to make sure the mama dog gets spayed, along with one older puppy we were thankfully able to squeeze onto the load.

That’s 12 puppies headed west and on their way to better futures.

A huge thank you to Wet Noses Foster Paws for continuing to make room for our Okanogan County dogs week after week. Without transfer partners that are equipped and experienced in properly vetting, fostering, and finding good homes for these puppies, we simply could not keep up with the number of dogs needing help in our county.

Thank you to Todd and Ana for once again volunteering your time, vehicles, gas, and all the wear and tear that comes with making these transports happen week after week. These dogs literally cannot get where they need to go without people willing to make the drive.

Thank you to Team Okanogan for helping us provide the necessities including vaccines, dewormer, and dog food, and thank you to our community for stepping up with dog food and supplies whenever we put out the call that we are running low.

And thank you to the people who trust us enough to reach out when they need help. Getting these puppies into established 501(c)(3) rescue partners with the resources and experience to properly vet them and find responsible homes is one piece of addressing the massive overpopulation problem we are facing in Okanogan County.

But transferring puppies out cannot be the long-term solution.

We HAVE to stop so many unwanted litters from being born in the first place.

We are really hoping this October’s Big Fix, being put on with the help of Team Okanogan Animal Rescue, will make a serious dent in the overpopulation problem we are seeing here.

Please get in line and get your dogs spayed and neutered for FREE.

This problem is out of control, and it is going to take all of us being more responsible as a community to change it. If your dog isn’t fixed, please take advantage of these opportunities. Make the appointment. Make the drive. Do whatever it takes.

Every litter prevented means fewer puppies dumped, fewer puppies sitting in pounds, fewer puppies needing emergency rescue, and fewer dogs competing for an already limited number of homes.

Spay and neuter your dogs. We cannot transfer our way out of overpopulation. ❤️🐾 El Camino Dog Rescue

A huge thank you to Wet Noses Foster Paws in Tacoma for this week’s generous donation of dog food and supplies!Support l...
08/01/2026

A huge thank you to Wet Noses Foster Paws in Tacoma for this week’s generous donation of dog food and supplies!

Support like this helps keep us going and keeps everything running like a well oiled machine. Every bag of food and every supply item makes a real difference, allowing us to continue caring for dogs while they wait for transport to safety.

We truly appreciate everything Wet Nose Foster Paws does for El Camino Dog Rescue. Your partnership, generosity, and continued support help make these lifesaving efforts possible. Thank you for always having our backs! ❤️🐾

Today’s transfer was another big one. Just five days after our last transport, El Camino Dog Rescue transferred 23 more ...
08/01/2026

Today’s transfer was another big one. Just five days after our last transport, El Camino Dog Rescue transferred 23 more dogs to safety, including 18 puppies.

A huge thank you to Wet Noses Foster Paws for continuing to stand beside Okanogan County. They not only welcomed another 23 dogs today, but also donated much needed dog food and supplies. Their partnership has been invaluable in helping us tackle the overwhelming overpopulation crisis in our county.

We are especially grateful to Gaby for spending days preparing for every transport by organizing dogs, coordinating intake information, vaccinating, and making sure everything is ready before transfer day. Thank you to Tyler for helping with vaccinations, setting up crates, and doing whatever is needed to keep transfer day running smoothly. Thank you to Todd for getting there early to help Gaby and Tyler load all of the dogs before making the long drive to meet Dawn, and to both Todd and Dawn for donating their time and putting in such long days to get these dogs safely to their rescue partner.

Thank you Team Okanogan Animal Rescue for providing the vaccines and dewormer we rely on to keep these dogs healthy and ready for transport. Your continued support keeps this rescue effort moving forward.

We are thankful to all of our fosters. We are always in need of temporary foster homes, even if you can only help once or twice a year. Short term fosters are often exactly what we need to bridge the gap until a transport. If you’ve ever considered fostering, please reach out. Every home makes a difference.

We are grateful to everyone in our community who reaches out when they need help with unwanted litters or dogs they can no longer care for. One of our biggest goals is making sure mama dogs are spayed after their last litter. We are thankful for the trust people place in us to help vaccinate and deworm puppies before they head to our transfer partners to find loving homes.

We are also encouraged that The Big Fix is now being offered twice each year. We are hopeful that as more families take advantage of these free spay and neuter clinics, we will begin to see a real reduction in the heartbreaking overpopulation problem in Okanogan County.

We also want to thank the Tribal Pound for continuing to work with us. This week alone, six of today’s dogs came from the Tribal Pound, and together we continue giving these dogs a second chance.

Thank you as well to rescue partners like Annette Hernandez with Columbia Basin Pet Rescue that reach out when they are full and need help. Rescue only works when organizations work together, and we are always happy to help whenever we have the ability.

We are also grateful to the neighbors who look out for one another. Whether it’s helping a senior citizen who can no longer care for a dog, assisting someone facing financial hardship, or temporarily fostering a neighbor’s dog until we can arrange a transfer, your compassion makes a real difference.

Thank you to everyone who continues to trust us, support us, foster, volunteer, donate, and work together to give these dogs a better future. Every single person plays a part in making these lifesaving transports possible.

-El Camino Dog Rescue

Another successful transfer day. 19 more dogs are now on their way to brighter futures. ❤️Days like today only happen be...
07/27/2026

Another successful transfer day. 19 more dogs are now on their way to brighter futures. ❤️

Days like today only happen because of an incredible team effort.

We are so grateful to Wet Noses Foster Paws for continuing to partner with us and helping save so many dogs from Okanogan County.

A huge thank you to Todd and Dawn for volunteering an entire day to transport these dogs. Your time, dedication, and willingness to hit the road make these lifesaving transfers possible.

We are incredibly thankful for the trust of our community. Whether it’s a surprise litter, an owner facing difficult circumstances, or someone asking for help before a situation becomes worse, thank you for trusting us to give these dogs a safe path forward. Being able to get mama dogs spayed, puppies vaccinated and dewormed, and everyone into the care of trusted rescue partners is exactly why we do this.

Thank you to Rita and Gaby for saving Brooks months ago. After raising the funds for his leg amputation and spending months rehabilitating him, Gaby gave Brooks every chance to heal and thrive. We will always be grateful for the love, commitment, and countless hours she pours into these dogs.

Thank you to Cheryl and her family for everything you’ve done for Kai. He came to us from the tribal pound emaciated, underweight, and needing time to recover both physically and emotionally. Because of your patience and dedication, his wonderful personality has been able to shine. Thank you for giving him his life back.

Thank you to our committed fosters Barbara, Charlotte, and Renee for always stepping up when we need you. Whether it’s planned or last minute, you continually open your homes and your hearts until we can arrange placement. We are so thankful to have you as part of this rescue family.

Thank you to Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR) for continually helping with vaccines, dewormer, and other much-needed supplies that help us care for these dogs.

Thank you to everyone in our community who supports our Amazon Wish List. Every bag of dog food, every pack of puppy pads, and every donated supply helps us continue saying “yes” to dogs in need.

Finally, thank you to every volunteer, foster, transporter, donor, rescue partner, and supporter who believes in what we’re building together. Every dog that leaves Okanogan County for a second chance represents countless people choosing compassion.

We are always looking for short-term fosters who can help care for a dog for one to two weeks until transport. If you’d like to help save lives, please reach out.

❤️ El Camino Dog Rescue

Meet Molly & Sage ❤️Courtesy Post: Molly and Sage are currently in Gaby’s care due to unforeseen circumstances. This pos...
07/13/2026

Meet Molly & Sage ❤️

Courtesy Post: Molly and Sage are currently in Gaby’s care due to unforeseen circumstances. This post is being shared to help them find the loving, permanent homes they deserve.

Some of you may remember Molly from a few months ago. At the time, we were trying to help find her a home while she and her sister, Sage, were living in a vehicle with their owner, who was experiencing homelessness. We also knew Sage might eventually need a home. Unfortunately, that time has now come.

Last month, their owner was arrested during a traffic stop in Okanogan by the Washington State Patrol. Molly and Sage remained inside the vehicle while the arrest was taking place. People driving by noticed the dogs still sitting in the car and, at first, assumed someone would be coming to pick them up. As the hours passed, it became clear no one was coming, and the dogs had nowhere to go.

The traffic stop occurred within the City of Okanogan. It was later learned that the City Animal Control Officer was unfortunately unable to take custody of the dogs, leaving no immediate option for their care.

Because Gaby was already familiar with both dogs, she stepped in and safely removed them from the vehicle before they were left there any longer. She cared for them until their owner was released from jail more than a week later.

After her release, their owner no longer had a vehicle and was no longer able or willing to care for Molly and Sage. She left both dogs in Gaby’s care to be rehomed, making it clear they would not be returning to her. Since then, Gaby has continued caring for them while they wait for the forever homes they deserve.

Now we’re hoping this wonderful community can help them find the fresh start they’ve been waiting for.

🐾 About Molly & Sage:

* Molly (the one with one blue eye) is 3 years old, spayed, walks well on a leash, and has a happy-go-lucky personality. She loves meeting new people and makes friends easily.
* Sage (the one with brown eyes) is 6 years old, spayed, and walks well on a leash.
* Both do well with other dogs after slow, proper introductions.
* Sage likes to meet new people on her own terms. Giving her a little time to come to you instead of rushing into her space helps her feel comfortable, and once she does, her sweet personality really shines.
* They would do best in a quiet home with no children and no cats.
* They are content, easy companions once they’ve settled in and built trust with their people.
* They may be adopted together or separately.

Because they can be nervous in some situations with unfamiliar people, they are not good candidates for transfer to another rescue. They are looking for permanent homes where they can settle in and never have to wonder where they’ll sleep again.

At this time, adopters must live in Okanogan County so a home check can be completed and meet-and-greets with any resident dogs can be arranged to ensure a good fit. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough volunteers available to conduct home checks outside the county.

These two deserve a fenced yard, a peaceful home, and a family to finally call their own.

Finding Molly and Sage their forever homes will also open up a kennel so another dog from a local pound or a stray dog in need can be helped.

If you think you could give Molly or Sage the loving, stable home they’ve been waiting for, please send a message to learn more or arrange a meet-and-greet.

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