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For some, their owners have passed away and family members drop them off at the nearest shelter like yesterday's trash. For others, they're tossed aside for a new younger model like an old beat up car. And for others, they're one of the casualties of a downward spiraling economy where families are losing their homes and their family members. Whatever the case, our seniors find themselves without a home in a forsaken land. They're the forgotten ones. They're not the cutest. They're not the spunkiest. They're not ones who will run up to you in the shelter and beg you to take them home. Rather, most of them will be huddled in the back of the cage, terrified that their life has come to this and they've been so unceremoniously abandoned.
They've been the loyalist of dogs often for 10 or more years. They've loved, they've protected, they've warmed the saddest of hearts and kissed away tears. All they ever asked was in their last days to have a soft place to rest their heads and a warm home to call their own. But they're abandoned in a place filled with thundering noise, where it's cold and damp and where compassion and love are often in short supply. What did they do to deserve this fate? They grew old.
We call them our Dinosaurs. Whatever their story is, they didn't deserve to die in a shelter alone and we couldn't let them. We took them in, we gave them a warm bed and promised them they are safe for as long as they are here on this earth. We call their sanctuary, The Bed and Biscuit. Plenty of beds and plenty of treats...
Please consider partnering with us as we take care of these ones who had no other options and don't deserve to die alone. Some will be with us for only a few months. Some will be with us for a couple years, if we are lucky. But either way, we are committed until we must say Goodbye and escort them over the Rainbow Bridge.
They've been the loyalist of dogs often for 10 or more years. They've loved, they've protected, they've warmed the saddest of hearts and kissed away tears. All they ever asked was in their last days to have a soft place to rest their heads and a warm home to call their own. But they're abandoned in a place filled with thundering noise, where it's cold and damp and where compassion and love are often in short supply. What did they do to deserve this fate? They grew old.
We call them our Dinosaurs. Whatever their story is, they didn't deserve to die in a shelter alone and we couldn't let them. We took them in, we gave them a warm bed and promised them they are safe for as long as they are here on this earth. We call their sanctuary, The Bed and Biscuit. Plenty of beds and plenty of treats...
Please consider partnering with us as we take care of these ones who had no other options and don't deserve to die alone. Some will be with us for only a few months. Some will be with us for a couple years, if we are lucky. But either way, we are committed until we must say Goodbye and escort them over the Rainbow Bridge.
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Gramps was a severe neglect case when he was found wandering by animal control. He had horrific skin conditions and ear infections and glaucoma in both eyes. But now all of his medical conditions are cleared up and though he is blind, he no longer suffers pain from the glaucoma thanks to the work of our great Vet!
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Sponsor Gramps
Granny Goose is our 14 year old Bossy Flossy. She rules the roost around the Bed and Biscuit and when the "younger" ones get out of line or too frisky, she is sure to set them straight. We're convinced everyone just feels sorry for the 'one tooth wonder' so they let her think she's Queen Bee. Granny Goose found herself in her twilight years at the shelter counting down the days. We just couldn't let this little dignified girl who still has some spark in her, die at the shelter.
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Sponsor Granny
Old Fart, real name Roscoe, was a favorite at the shelter with an employee who just kept him hanging out though there was really no hope he'd get adopted. She waited, pleaded, begged and finally his days were numbered. On his last day when she thought all hope was left, she called and asked if we'd take her dear "Old Fart". When they're loved that much by staff, how do we turn them down? So Old Fart spends his days chasing tennis balls and remembering a great person who went the extra mile for him...
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Sponsor Old Fart
Andee was abandoned at a high kill large Los Angeles shelter with her long time pal of 10 + years, Amos. They were an inseparable pair who had little chance on their own of getting adopted, let alone together. We were contacted and agreed to take both. Unfortunately last year, we lost Amos to cancer. We feared that we'd lose Andee as well but we gave her some new fur friends and it revived her. She's lost her vision to cataracts but she continues to thrive with her new friends who seemed to sense that she needed a little extra love.
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Sponsor Andee
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Winnie and her daughter were brought to us when they were abandoned in someone's backyard. They were completely hairless from bacterial and skin infections. When the owners were asked, they gladly relinquished the dogs. Obviously they had not been cared for and needed a new home. How tragically sad that they were allowed to languish in this condition. It took over a year, but both have full coats and are enjoying their new life.
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Sponsor Winnie
Lacie is a 14 year old who was left in her garage by the owners when the home went into foreclosure. Thankfully the realtor cared and now Lacie has been with us for almost a year.
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Sponsor Lacie
Special Thanks to Beverly S.
A huge thank you to Joey and AZ Cocker Rescue who so graciously took
on the Senior Cockers! We love you Joey. If you'd like to support
them, please contact them at www.azcockerrescue.com.
Joey and AZ Cocker Rescue is not only a kindred spirit in rescue
but the kind of person you're proud to call a friend.
A huge thank you to Joey and AZ Cocker Rescue who so graciously took
on the Senior Cockers! We love you Joey. If you'd like to support
them, please contact them at www.azcockerrescue.com.
Joey and AZ Cocker Rescue is not only a kindred spirit in rescue
but the kind of person you're proud to call a friend.
Viva is a lovely 8 year old Italian Greyhound who was surrendered to our rescue by her owner because his new job requires him to travel extensively and for long periods of time. Viva has adjusted well to her new foster home and loves being doted on by her foster mom.
Viva is light fawn with white markings and has a very sweet face. She recently had a full dental and may require drops periodically for her eyes, but otherwise she is in excellent health. She is a mellow girl, who prefers to spend her days curled up nearby (or on your lap if that's available), though she is game for a walk around the neighborhood if you're up to it. She's a wonderful bedtime snuggle buddy who loves to cuddle close with a blankie of her own to burrow under.
Viva currently shares her house with other dogs of all sizes and a cat – she can happily live among other pets or as your one-and-only. She is reliably housebroken when provided with access to a yard via a doggy door. She's a quiet girl who is appropriate for apartment or condo living. She hasn't previously lived with children but has a wonderful personality and could peacefully co-exist with well behaved, small dog savvy kids who are at least 10 years old.
Viva is light fawn with white markings and has a very sweet face. She recently had a full dental and may require drops periodically for her eyes, but otherwise she is in excellent health. She is a mellow girl, who prefers to spend her days curled up nearby (or on your lap if that's available), though she is game for a walk around the neighborhood if you're up to it. She's a wonderful bedtime snuggle buddy who loves to cuddle close with a blankie of her own to burrow under.
Viva currently shares her house with other dogs of all sizes and a cat – she can happily live among other pets or as your one-and-only. She is reliably housebroken when provided with access to a yard via a doggy door. She's a quiet girl who is appropriate for apartment or condo living. She hasn't previously lived with children but has a wonderful personality and could peacefully co-exist with well behaved, small dog savvy kids who are at least 10 years old.
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Sponsor Viva
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Beemer is a 5-7 year old Standard Schnauzer possibly Lhasa mix. He is a love bug but is unsure of himself initially with new folks. He needs that gentle person who gets that he needs reassurance initially and then wants an 18lbs. lap dog. He's really this complete sweetheart who loves people and wants to be with them. He was clearly an outdoor dog before and now is a complete indoor dog who loves dog beds to cuddle up in and loves to cuddle on his foster mom's bed.
Beemer didn't know what a walk, leash or collar was when he first came in. Now, he knows that it means he gets to visit all the neighbors who have quickly become his friend because of their treats! Beemer has learned to love the car and 'going for a ride'. He is great with the indoor kitties who share his home. He couldn't care less about them. They all happily co-exist. He is a great option for a single person, couple or retired person who wants a loving, sweet dog but who also is willing to give him a chance to get use to things. He is scared of being picked up by strangers so it means you have to go slow in that department. Probably no kids b/c he is scared of everything new initially and most kids want to 'hug, squeeze and love 'em' when they first come home as would kids who are visiting.
Beemer has been diagnosed with arthritis. He is being treated with meds, joint supplements and specifically designed food to slow the progression but there is no 'cure' for it. It doesn't stop him from running, playing or giving a lot of love. We only discovered it when we pick him up at the middle and he 'bends' that it hurts him. So it's something that he clearly is not suffering from but we want to 'halt' it in its tracks as much as possible. Though obviously no guarantees can be made, we are confident with what his treatment is now, that we have the best chance of seeing him live the next 8-10 years and be happy and healthy.
Beemer didn't know what a walk, leash or collar was when he first came in. Now, he knows that it means he gets to visit all the neighbors who have quickly become his friend because of their treats! Beemer has learned to love the car and 'going for a ride'. He is great with the indoor kitties who share his home. He couldn't care less about them. They all happily co-exist. He is a great option for a single person, couple or retired person who wants a loving, sweet dog but who also is willing to give him a chance to get use to things. He is scared of being picked up by strangers so it means you have to go slow in that department. Probably no kids b/c he is scared of everything new initially and most kids want to 'hug, squeeze and love 'em' when they first come home as would kids who are visiting.
Beemer has been diagnosed with arthritis. He is being treated with meds, joint supplements and specifically designed food to slow the progression but there is no 'cure' for it. It doesn't stop him from running, playing or giving a lot of love. We only discovered it when we pick him up at the middle and he 'bends' that it hurts him. So it's something that he clearly is not suffering from but we want to 'halt' it in its tracks as much as possible. Though obviously no guarantees can be made, we are confident with what his treatment is now, that we have the best chance of seeing him live the next 8-10 years and be happy and healthy.
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Sponsor Beemer