What do all these friendly faces and adorable animals have in common? They were all at the Harbor Animal Care Facility on December 19, 2009. The animals were there through no fault of their own – they’d either been part of an unplanned litter, accidently gotten lost, or simply been surrendered by an owner who could no longer care for them. And the people were there to find new best friends and give them forever homes. By the end of the day over 30 cats, dogs, and rabbits, both young and old, had gone home with their new family. What made the event so successful? The warm hearts of people like you looking to do the right thing by adopting, not shopping for, a new pet. Remember, shelter pets aren’t second-class citizens – be a hero to an animal today and adopt!
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Save a Stray for the Holidays |
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Found Animals would like to thank all of you who were able to attend our second annual Save-a-Stray for the Holidays adoption event. The event, which took place at fourteen different Los Angeles area animal care locations, was a huge success and resulted in 445 animals happily adopted into new homes just in time for the holidays.
Make sure to check out all of the great photos from the Save-a-Stray event in our photo gallery.
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My Furry Valentine: A Sweet Success! |
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On Saturday February 14, 2009, Found Animals hosted the My Furry Valentine: Adopt a Shelter Sweetheart event alongside Pets 90210, a non-profit dedicated to finding homes for homeless pets.
Adopters came from all over Southern California for face painting, valentine making and wonderful shelter pets at the Southeast Area Animal Control (SEAACA), West Los Angeles and East Valley Animal Care Centers.
Thanks to dedicated shelter partners, volunteers and adopters, many wonderful animals found loving homes! SEAACA had an amazing turnout, with over 500 attendees and 44 animal adoptions. The West Los Angeles Animal Care Center more than doubled their usual adoption rate, rehoming 26 animals. Dionne Warwick greeted adopters and signed autographs at the East Valley Animal Care Center where 47 animals were adopted. In addition to the three featured facilities, all Los Angeles Animal Services shelters offered discounted adoption rates, resulting in more than 390 total adoptions for the weekend for all six city locations and SEAACA.
Found Animals encourages you to visit your local shelter when looking to add a new pet to your family! Visit Pet Finder and Pet Harbor to find a homeless pet in your area, or click here for a complete list of Los Angeles area adoption facilities. |
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In August, Found Animals hosted their first event; The Big Lick - a unique pet adoption and ice cream social. Visitors were introduced to the four-legged friends of the West Los Angeles Animal Care Center by volunteer matchmakers. These matchmakers helped adopters find their perfect pet and guided them through the adoption process. Over 45 dogs, cats and rabbits found loving homes; the Big Lick was a great success to say the least!
To see more images from the event, please visit the photo gallery and join the mailing list be notified about future events. |
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All American Tails: a pet pit bull contest |
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Best Therapy Dog: Indy and her owner Shiggy Ichinomiya
 
Indy is a AKC K-9 Good Citizen and volunteers at a children’s hospital. Nurses, patients and family members are surprised to see a pit bull volunteer as a therapy dog. When they see Indy wagging her tail and smile, the fact that she is a pit bull disappears. People are even more surprised when Shiggy tells them that he got Indy from an animal shelter. One day Indy and Shiggy volunteered at Children's Hospital LA, and there was a little boy there in great pain because he had surgery on both of his feet. He was not allowed to leave the hospital until the doctors could see him walk. Shiggy asked the little boy if he wanted to walk Indy. He had never walked a dog before, so Shiggy told him to hold onto the leash and to follow the dog and the boy got up grimacing in pain as he stood up. Then, step by step, the boy started to walk. He gently followed Indy taking care not to step on her paws. Intuitively, Indy knew to take it slow. They walked to the end of the hallway. His Mom was in tears when they got back to the boy’s room. She told Shiggy how much she wanted her son home with her. Several days later the boy was released from the hospital.
Best Patriotic Pair: Trevor and his owner Lorenz Medina.
 
Lorenz Medina served 4 years in the Marines, and developed severe PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and major depression as a result. As a result Lorenz was unable to interact with his friends and loved ones. Lorenz’s pit bull/boxer mix, Trevor, was the only one he could turn to to ease his pain and suffering. Without Trevor, Lorenz would not be able to go to school or talk to his loved ones. Lorenz says that there were a few times he wanted to end his life, and every time he was about to do it, Trevor, would sit next to him, put his head on Lorenz’s lap, and whine…Lorenz says "It was like Trevor knew what was about to happen". Trevor is always with him and Lorenz uses him to start conversations with his loved ones.
Sportiest: Roxie and her owner Jonesey Harp
 
Roxie was a shelter dog from the West LA Animal shelter. She had been beaten, had a bad leg, and suffered from severe depression from her previous life. Jonesey had too been attacked by a stranger and suffered a broken back. Together they healed. Roxie has given Jonesey the courage to face her fears (all of Roxie’s fears have been conquered also, save for the fear of skateboards) Jonesey did not want a dog, but her husband did. Now she cannot imagine her life without Roxie. Roxie is a total sports chick. Without any training, Roxie will return all wayward tennis balls on the court to the net. She is also a big surfer! Jonesey adds- "I’ve lost 35 lbs since Roxie came into my life!"
Best Family Dog: Blue "Bird" and her owner Emily Rose
 
Blue is about 18 months old. Emily says that Blue is a blessing to her family and to all who’s life she has touched. Blue is kind and gentle with everyone from infants to the elderly. Emily’s sister has a HUGE fear of dogs, especially pit bulls and she swore to never go to Emily’s house again when they brought Blue home. Now Emily’s sister can’t get enough of Blue’s devoted love and funny antics. Blue knows whenever a family member is sad and will do anything to cheer them up! Blue tucks Emily’s boys, who are 5 and 12 years old, in bed at night. They can’t fall asleep until they are clutching Blue. Blue is also fantastic with other dogs. Blue’s very best friend is a chicken. This chicken adopted Emily’s yard as its’ new home despite Blue’s attempts to play with it. The chicken trusts Blue now and you can find them out in the yard playing in the grass together. Thus earning Blue her nickname, 'Blue Bird'.
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