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**FOSTER FRIDAY GARBANZO A593966**A few months ago, our officers responded to a large scale cruelty call and several ani...
09/04/2026

**FOSTER FRIDAY GARBANZO A593966**

A few months ago, our officers responded to a large scale cruelty call and several animals were taken in. One of them was this sweet boy we named Garbanzo.

When he first came in he was a little frightened, and sought attention and comfort. His entire world had just changed, and he was very unsure as to what would happen next. Garbanzo is small, but we could tell he had a big heart, and even though he was shaking, he was ready to take on this new world. Fortunately, one of our staff members offered up her home so that Garbanzo didn’t have to spend any time at the shelter.

This is what she has shared about him.

“Garbanzo is a sweet 3-year-old male looking for his forever home. He has done well with the cats in his foster home and is very dog-friendly. This boy is total entertainment! Garbanzo loves to play, thinks almost everything is a toy, and absolutely adores cozying up on the couch. He is improving with potty training and loves to snuggle and be right near his person. Garbanzo does panic around loud noises and needs slow, gentle introductions to new people. He can be timid around men at first, but warms up when given time and patience. He also needs some confidence building when it comes to leash walking and exploring; the big world is just a little scary for him right now. With a patient adopter to help build his confidence, Garbanzo will make a wonderfully loving companion.”

Taking his past into consideration, we cannot let just anyone adopt Garbanzo.
He is going to need a lot of time, a lot of attention and reassurance.
And most of all, a lot of love.

If interested in setting up a meeting with him, please email us here:
[email protected]

Let’s get Garbanzo seen.
Let’s get him home.

**BABY GIRL A501604**For every single dog in our shelter, there is a story. Some of them come form homes, some of them c...
09/03/2026

**BABY GIRL A501604**

For every single dog in our shelter, there is a story. Some of them come form homes, some of them come in as strays. Some are surrendered or abandoned, and some are removed from terrible conditions. Each dog has had a different experience with people. One of the saddest things is watching those dogs who have been mistreated or neglected still seek out love.

This is Baby Girl.

Baby Girl spent most of her life outside, locked inside a small cage. When our officers received complaints and responded, they found a thin and shy dog who was incredibly friendly, and starved for attention. The pictures of her on scene are heartbreaking. Baby Girl is anywhere from 5 to 7 years old, but she carries herself like a much older dog. She is calm, loves her treats, and loves to be given attention. She is in no way an active dog. Baby Girl would rather be laying on your lap, on a sofa, on a bed, snuggling close. She responds affectionately to sweet words: you tell Baby Girl she is beautiful and the best girl, and she melts in your arms.

It’s clear that love is a new feeling for her, as Baby Girl just seems to be happy and grateful she is not where she used to be.

If you’re looking for a calm, sweet, and unbelievably affectionate dog, look no further. Baby GIrl is the dog for you.

Let’s get this sweet girl seen.
Let’s get her home.

09/02/2026

Over the past few weeks, adoption numbers have gone down, and a lot of our animals have just been sitting in their kennels, day after day, with little to no interactions. We have long resident dogs that have been here for over 200 days, and there are several others that are about to reach the 100 day mark.

For one day only, today, Wednesday September 2nd, the shelter will be hosting a “Flash Sale.”

For all adoptable dogs, adoption fees will be waived. The shelter will be open today from 2pm to 6pm.

Each and every time we’ve reached out to our community for help, seeking adopters and additional foster homes, people have stepped up. We’re hoping to see that again this time, because we need your support to help all these precious dogs. We’re asking our community to visit the shelter, and look inside every kennel at every sweet face. We’re asking them to take a chance, and adopt love.

There's never been a better time.
220 dogs at the shelter.

Let’s get them all seen.
Let’s get them all home.

**MEOW MONDAY MORRIGAN A598812**This sweet girl is Morrigan: three months old and absolutely beautiful. Believe it or no...
08/31/2026

**MEOW MONDAY MORRIGAN A598812**

This sweet girl is Morrigan: three months old and absolutely beautiful. Believe it or not though, when she first arrived to the shelter, this was their label that she received:

Fractious/ Feral, will attempt to flee, bite, scratch, hiss, spit, and strike to get away.

Fortunately we were able to find her a good foster home, and this is her report card,

"Morrigan would like to invite you to her kissing booth!
Morrigan is a very sweet but painfully shy kitten who needs a very patient adopter willing to earn her trust. At first, she may hiss - It's her way of saying "I'm not ready yet," not "I don't want you."
Give her time, and Morrigan blossoms: she wants to trust people; once relaxed she becomes a champion lounger who seeks out pets and rewards you with purrs. She'd do best in a calm home, ideally with a confident older cat to show her the ropes or another kitten about the same age. Morrigan is looking for someone who wants to watch her come out of her shell and build a bond."

Like a lot of our animals, Morrigan needs three simple things: time, patience, and love.

If interested in this beautiful kitten, please email us directly here:
[email protected]

Let's get her seen.
Let's get her home.

**FOSTER FRIDAY PEACHES A599542**This beautiful tiny girl is Peaches, a sweet stray that was brought into us back in Jun...
08/28/2026

**FOSTER FRIDAY PEACHES A599542**

This beautiful tiny girl is Peaches, a sweet stray that was brought into us back in June. Peaches spent about a month at the shelter, and fortunately, she was able to secure an amazing foster home.

This is her report card:

“Peaches has a LOT of puppy energy and is now partially potty trained. She needs to go out frequently but is slowly building up her bladder and bowel control. She is smart and very food/praise motivated. She displays behaviors stemming from food insecurity issues like counter and table surfing, jumping onto the kitchen counter, and climbing on chairs to sn**ch items off the kitchen table. As soon as she's done with her frozen treat-filled Kong, puzzle game, lick mat or collagen chew, she's looking for something else to eat.

I'm working on teaching her what is acceptable to chew on by replacing inappropriate items with chew toys like rubber Kong toys that hold up to her aggressive chewing. She has some separation anxiety with loud barking, whining, and crying when left alone in her room lasting about 10-15 minutes. It is worse when she knows you're still home and will quiet quicker when she realizes you've left the house. She also follows me around the house. She is slowly becoming calmer and is settling on her own occasionally. She pulls extremely hard on the leash. She wants to chase after anything that moves like people walking or running by, other dogs, lizards, squirrels, butterflies, rabbits, turkeys, cars, and bicycles. She's not aggressive or barking just seems really curious with a high prey drive. Once she gets more exposure to these things and lots of training, she'll be okay.

She loves playing with our pup, Kinsey, and does respond appropriately to her corrections when Kinsey lets her know that she's had enough. Both dogs have a rough/rowdy play style and enjoy their morning MMA matches. Peaches is a smart, eager to please pup who loves her people, is very affectionate, and a total snuggle bug that is most relaxed when laying by your side while you read or watch TV. She allows full handling and is not food or toy aggressive with people. She will be an absolutely amazing companion once she learns her household manners and basic obedience skills.“

It’s easy to see that this young girl has learned a great deal from her time in foster care, and we know she is ready for the next chapter of her life.

Let’s get her seen.
Let’s get her home.

**MAISIE A597349**A lot of the dogs at our shelter are overlooked because of their kennel presentation. What is kennel p...
08/27/2026

**MAISIE A597349**

A lot of the dogs at our shelter are overlooked because of their kennel presentation. What is kennel presentation? It’s how dogs look, and act, when they are confined. For some dogs, the kennel is nothing new. They’re used to being crated, and having another dog as a companion in close quarters can be comforting. But for other dogs, once they are locked behind those bars, they can become restless, anxious, and a little out of sorts. Some may even seem as if they are losing their minds. The sad reality is that for some dogs, those bars and can and often do cause mental and physical deterioration.

This is Maisie.
Maisie is two years old, strong, healthy and energetic. She is small, but what she lacks in size she makes up with agility and speed. Maisie loves to run, jump, play in the pools, attack the water hose, and more than anything else: play with other dogs. Maisie is a play group rock star. She is goofy, fun, tireless, and just wants to have fun all day in the yards.

For Maisie, being locked in a kennel is just punishment.
And sadly, it is starting to show.

Maisie will pace restlessly, whine and bark with anxiety, waiting desperately for her time to come out. Because of how she looks in her kennel, very few people take the time to meet her, and see the sweet and energetic girl she is outside of it.

We wanted everyone to see what we see, and meet the Maisie that we know, and have grown to adore. We know Maisie, in a home, will be an incredibly fun dog. She’s so young and full of hope, and to her, every day brings the chance of new adventures.

Let’s get her seen.
Let’s get her home.

**CROCKER A540074**This energetic giant is Crocker; three years old, 90 pounds of muscle, and approximately 900 pounds ...
08/26/2026

**CROCKER A540074**

This energetic giant is Crocker; three years old, 90 pounds of muscle, and approximately 900 pounds of personality. He is a huge and handsome boy with a heart of gold and enough anxiety to keep two dogs busy. Crocker is incredibly sweet, but he is also extremely vocal. And when we say he sheds, well, we mean he sheds entire dogs.

He’s restless and busy, and if he isn’t getting attention, Crocker is likely to find something to climb, chase, chew, investigate, or otherwise turn into an adventure. He is just… a lot of dog. But underneath all that energy is a sweet boy who desperately wants to feel safe, loved, and important to his person.

Crocker also isn’t really a fan of sharing his people with other dogs. He has a jealous streak, so we think he would thrive as the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the attention and be the center of someone’s universe.

This handsome boy isn’t going to be the easiest dog you’ve ever owned. He’s going to need patience, structure, a lot of exercise, and someone who understands that anxious dogs could be messy, loud, goofy, and a little bit complicated.

Come meet this big, beautiful boy. He has a lot to give, and we’re hoping someone will just give him that chance.

Let’s get him seen.
Let’s get him home.

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32839

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