Deity Animal Rescue and Foundation

11/07/2024

It’s good news. The pathology report came back on Berenice’s masses. They were a form of skin cancer, but they were removed “with good margins” and therefore the surgery was “curative”. Doc opted out of spaying her though, as she was still in heat, so there will need to be another surgery to do that and to remove a couple of other smaller masses.

In the meantime, our girl came down with a nasty upper respiratory infection and is currently on antibiotics. She just cannot catch a break.

Berenice is now looking for her Forever Home. According to her foster mama , she’s the perfect roommate. She loves to cuddle and does just fine when home alone. She loves lying outside, going on walks and eating… she’s definitely a true foodie. Berenice would prefer to be the only dog in the home and says “thank you very much” for trying to make that happen.

Berenice is a perfect ten - year - old, 65 pound blessing to the world. Guys please drop a 🩷 to get her seen. It is your comments that get her out in front of this uber frustrating and truly oppressive algorithm thing. Basically you guys are her secret weapon. Please stand up for this velvet angel and work your magic. ✨✨✨

Link in bio to our applications.

11/02/2024

✨TOMORROW✨HOLLYWOOD Stand Up For Pits happens Nov 3rd at the beautiful Bourbon Room! This year is going to be an extra special one because before the comedy show we will be screening the award winning documentary, Saving Jones! And we are so excited because we will be a part of the Q+A afterwards, talking about Merryweather and her amazing story.

The Bourbon Room’s chef is offering an incredible brunch menu to enjoy while watching the film and following will be a Q&A with writer/director . Tickets for the screening are available at !

Following the screening doors will open at 3p for the Stand Up For Pits event and we will be shooting the show foe next comedy special which will be available in 2025! We will have merchandise for sale, a silent auction and of course we will be collecting desperately needed shelter supplies which will go directly to South LA Shelter and the Baldwin Park Shelter. We are encouraging everyone local to start collecting the supplies listed on the poster (swipe left). . The shelters are in a crisis and these supplies are needed. You do not need a ticket to the screeing or Stand Up For Pits to donate shelter supplies. You can either drop them off curbside or bring them with you to the screening or the show. Tickets to Stand Up For Pits are available at the link in the BIO!

Please share and invite those who have never attended to come. Encourage them to get involved and tell them why. Simply put, lives are depending on it. Thank you.

11/01/2024

Please share Benson. Last seen last night in West Adams on the corner of 25th and 11th.

10/24/2024

The cancer is gone. And so are her ears, as well as a few lymph nodes. And still she trots on her bionic legs with a tail that never stops wagging. Willie. Our purest of heart, incredible warrior. The girl who brings thousands of smiles combined with intermittent tears every time she is faced with some kind of medical hardship that requires her to have surgery again. And to heal. Again. There is no amount of pain that breaks her spirit. There is no amount of bu****it she is dealt that breaks her stride.

Willie. You are just as beautiful now as the day we first saw your face. You are just as beautiful now as when mama bid you adieu at the hospital yesterday morning. Even more so. Because now, the first things we see are your kind, shining, soulful eyes and that wet nose that used to have polka dots on it when you were a puppy. All I wanna do is grab you and kiss your face. All over. We all do.

You’ve conquered adversity your entire life sweet girl. Right now is no different. F*CK CANCER. Willie. You’ve got this.

Her ears and lymph nodes were sent out for pathology. We will keep you posted.

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10/18/2024

She’s only five-years-old and has already been faced with so much. And now she has been diagnosed with high grade Mast Cell cancer. On both of her ears. Many of you may remember Willie. She was born with major bone and ligament deformities. In 2019 she was eight-weeks-old when we rescued her from the overflowing Barstow shelter where she was being trampled by larger dogs in the kennel. Foster mama - turned Forever mama met her when she arrived in Los Angeles and took her home to live with sister Puka and tortoise Larry. Willie has been through so many tests, procedures, surgeries and recoveries in her short life.

And now this. Her doc has determined that her best chance for survival is to amputate both of her ears. That should get rid of the cancer “with large margins”. Today Willie spent the day at taking so many tests. Full body X-rays, lymph node, liver and spleen aspirates, a cervical ultrasound, full blood panel. Just to see if the cancer has already metastasized anywhere. Still waiting on a couple of tests to come back but so far it’s just her ears.

When we rescued Willie we made a promise to her and to Christine that she would remain a Deity Dog for life. Our incredible, brave, stoic, resilient Angel needs us. Again. With urgency. Reaching out for even $5 towards Willie’s medical. We can’t fail our warrior girl now. Not after all she’s overcome.
Venmo:
PayPal: link in bio
Zelle: [email protected]
I’ve also started a fundraiser in Willie’s honor.
Putting her estimates in our stories with so much more.

If I’m being honest, I’m crumbling inside. Crumbling for Willie. She doesn’t deserve this. She doesn’t deserve any more surgeries. She is the purest, sweetest of hearts. And her ears are everything on this world that is right. But I’m also in pieces for Christine. Last year losing Puka. An absolutely incomprehensible loss. And now this. Asking the Universe in the most specific of asks to please allow Willie to live out her life to its fullest. It needs to be.

We know Christine is asking Puka to take care of her little sister. And so are we.✨

Go Wille. Go.
And Christine, thank you. To ♾️🩷

10/17/2024

Her day started early this morning with a trip to the Veterinary Care Center in Hollywood. That mass had been bleeding all night and her doc did not waste anymore time. Surgery happened today. Those hideous tumors were removed and sent out for pathology.

There’s one thing that we learned today that is absolutely soul crushing. Berenice has had multiple C-section surgeries performed on her. Doc found multiple scars. Proof that her life has been spent being forced to be impregnated and breed by the hands of her ex “greeder” of an owner. Berenice has been a literal baby making machine. A cash cow for a human who used her then threw her ailing body away. The disdain, anger and heartbreak I feel literally makes me sick.

The good news. Tonight she’s sleeping it off with foster mama . Swipe to the last photo to see. She walked into the house, that’s where she laid herself, and that’s where she has stayed.

Berenice is so loved by you guys and for that we are so grateful. To those of you who helped her - thank you for making this surgery possible.

Praying for a benign pathology report. Please drop a 🩷 or a ✨ and join us.

10/15/2024

She can’t catch a break. Last night we were back at the Emergency Vet at with Berenice. One of the masses on her abdomen started to bleed pretty good. Doc says that it and the others need to come off. Swipe to see the culprits. She mentioned that they could be mast cell, other types of cancer - or benign. Praying praying praying. ✨

Today’s X-rays did NOT show anything in her lungs. YESSSSS. Surgery will be scheduled ASAP. Not gonna waste any more time. Yeah, recovery could be a bit more intense after her recent heat, but the masses have changed even since we rescued her last week. Time for them to GO. It’s also time for her to be spayed to prevent more babies and a future potentially fatal pyometra.

A huge thank you to Berenice’s fairy godmother for picking her up and taking her to the hospital at 5pm on a Sunday eve. We love and appreciate you and your dedication beyond words. And clearly Berenice does too, as visible in this first video. You guys. This girl. She’s freakin’ MAGIC. She’s all that’s good in this world. She’s our inspiration and our obsession.

Berenice 🩷

Stay tuned.

10/11/2024

She’s adoptable. And fosterable. Is that even a word? Whatever. You get my point. Storm is currently living in the home of our trainers so you know she’s getting the best in training. And is there anything better than a well trained shepherd mix? She’s so smart. She’s sweet. She’ll be your adventure partner. But if you ask her what she wants to be the mostest in this word? She wants to be loved. She wants to be adored. She wants to connect with that one special human who sees the kindness and beauty in her. The one who makes her a part of their family. The one who won’t ever even consider dumping her at an overcrowded shelter. She wants to be someone’s Best Friend. And she’s perfect for the role.

Guys, Storm needs a home. She’s been with us for months now. Another one of those pups who is just so adoptable but overlooked. Heartbreaking.

Another truth. We pay for Storm to stay with our trainers. And it ain’t cheap. Just thinking of the new dogs those dollars could save if she were in a Foster or Forever home… 😩

There. I said it.

Please drop a 🩷 for Storm. Your comments are what will get her seen over this crazy algorithm. Your comments could potentially put her face in front of her new Best Friend. You are her secret weapon.✨

Link in bio for applications.

10/08/2024

Two unwanted girls. Saved from becoming two more “A” numbers in our already devastatingly overcrowded shelter system. was made aware of their existence and sent their pictures our way. With the help of a wonderful foster, Joy are June are safe and sound with us and on their way to our vet for their first round of puppy vaccines, deworming meds and flea and tick baths.

The girls are ten-weeks-old and teeny tiny chihuahuas. Time to find them amazing Forever homes. Guys, please drop a 🩷 or 🩷🩷 for Joy and June. It is your comments and interactions that get them seen over this oppressive algorithm stuff. You guys hold the 🔑 to helping them find True ♾️ Love.✨

Welcome girls. We are obsessed with you already. 🥰

Link to adoption applications in our bio.

10/08/2024

It’s been a rough 24 hours for Berenice. But, in true Dream Girl fashion, she’s handled it like the brave, stoic sweetheart that she is. Even with doc and a tech poking and prodding her in painful open wounds, our girl trusted and accepted the necessary help. Surgery happened around 11pm. Post operation it was determined that she needed to spend the night there for observation. Her foster dad picked her up this morning, and her new, temporary foster came to scoop her and take her home. Tonight she sleeps with Auntie Johanna - where it’s just the two of them. But we are still hustling to find a committed foster, one with no other animals. Because at this point, that’s what Berenice deserves. Are you out there? Side note: This girl is a freakin’ gem. I’d bring her home in a heartbeat if I could. SHE’S THAT SPECIAL.

Ok now I need to say something to all of you. Last night we had an emergency. Last night we needed your help. Any by this morning you guys had covered her surgery like the badass fairy dog parents that you are. In awe. And so very thankful. 🙏✨

Again, Berenice needs a Foster and an Adopter. She’s 10 years old and should probably be the only pup in the house. She will be having surgery to remove mammary masses once she is through this heat. Manifesting a Forever home as wonderful as she is. 🏡💕

Link to applications in bio.

10/07/2024

Sometimes accidents happen. This was definitely the case tonight. Berenice’s foster sister decided she wasn’t thrilled with her new housemate. The two got into it pretty badly and Berenice definitely lost. She has multiple bite wounds including one very severe one near her a**s that needs to be surgically repaired. Humbly reaching out for help with the $1200 - $1400 needed for her emergency expenses. Swipe to see estimate. Grateful. 🙏

Thank you to foster dad Caleb and Aliza for their quick response in getting our girl to the vet tonight.

10/06/2024

FOUND DOG in PACIFIC PALISADES at 4:30pm today. Tiny senior male. No collar. Bad teeth. Very sweet. Found on Bienveneda near Sunset Boulevard.
Call (323) 823-6832 with info.
PLEASE SHARE.

10/03/2024

Her name is Daphne. She was part of an unwanted litter of puppies dumped at a shelter in Oregon. Adopted with the best intentions by an older couple, it has become very apparent that they are not equipped to care for a dog, especially a baby girl who is ten-months-old.

We have been asked to help find Daphne a new home - or a new foster home. And fast. For her own safety. We do not want to risk the chance of her ending up back at the shelter.

Here’s what we’ve been told about this sweet girl:
“Daphne was surrendered to the Oregon Humane Society along with her five brothers and sisters. The owners of the parents were not able to care for the surprise litter of puppies. According to her intake papers, she is a Dachshund/Foxhound mix. She is about 16lbs now, and to everyone’s best guess she might grow to about 25-30lbs but not sure.

Personality wise, she is an absolute sweetheart. She has a playful way as any puppy does, but she is calm once bed time comes around. Overall her demeanor is very loving and calm. She likes people, but she can be a little shy. Doesn’t bark at people in public/dogs in public”.

You guys. We need you. Let’s get this Oregon girl seen. Please. It is your comments and shares that get her seen over this oppressive algorithm. You are her secret weapon. ✨

Foster needed. Adopter wanted. The links to our applications are in our bio. Comment if you can help. Tag anyone you know who can help. Share this post. Let’s do this. She’s so deserving of the best home.

10/02/2024

She was being surrendered after being found as a stray girl running the streets. In Lancaster. At one of Los Angeles County’s most overcrowded, overwhelmed and devastated of shelters. But her story took a turn. While being walked up to the intake window, a good human saw what was about to happen and intervened. “Please. Don’t leave her here. If there’s any way you could hold onto her for just a few days. I will work on finding a rescue organization to take her on”. The answer was YES. More good humans. They took her home.

The good human who intervened has a name. It’s Kristy . Kristy reached out to us with what had just happened. She asked if we could help. The answer was YES.

The girl we named Mira is a 35 pound little mama. Yeah, her body tells us she’s nursed a puppy or ten or twenty. She looks youngish. Her pearly whites are a gleaming. And yeah, she looks like she could be sis. With ears.

Reaching out tonight for help with Mira’s vetting, vaccines, spay surgery and foster supplies. Even $5 would be amazing. I will create a special fundraiser in her name just for her.
Venmo:
PayPal: link in bio
Zelle: [email protected]

No more babies for this girl. It’s time for her to be somebody’s baby. Adoption application link in our bio.
Let’s do this guys! 🌸

10/01/2024

Wanted to update you on our Ferny Girl. She made it through surgery with flying colors. Doc removed that huge abscessed mass plus another large internal one. She was spayed and had a much needed dental. We are waiting on the cytology report to come back as to whether or not the tumors were malignant. Send positive vibes. ✨✨✨

Not gonna lie, her recovery wasn’t an easy one. Sweet girl was uncomfortable for a couple of days. But thanks to her angel foster mama nursing her through it all, Fern is in a much better way today. No more oozing mass to drag around. She can lay down now without discomfort. And, she can eat food that will feed her body and soul, not be used up by the unwanted alien hanging off of her. 🙏🩷

To every one of you who sent a little love to Fern in order to cover her surgery, Thank You. We simply cannot do this work without you and we sincerely appreciate you. ✨✨✨

fostering saves lives. And you’ve done it again. We are so grateful. You are Fern’s 😇 .

09/25/2024

A few Cinderella moments from this past week. This is her. Just a girl living her best Portland foster life. Doing Cinder things. The essential Good Girl. Part of a friend group. An ambassador for her breed.

As her rescue mamas, there is nothing in this world that sets our hearts on fire like these moments. To know this sweet soul made it out of the shelter and lives on in this world to share her magic is everything.

Cinder is 1-2 years old and 60 pounds. She’s dog friendly. She knows her basic commands. She loves her walks. She loves love, cuddles and being told she’s a Good Girl. She deserves lots of that. Like all day long.

Portland, Oregon. If you’re looking for a new bestie here she is. Her eyes don’t lie.

Guys, please drop a 🩷 for Cinder. It is YOUR comments that will get her seen over this algorithm thing. You guys are her secret weapon. Let’s get this girl adopted. It’s time. Link to adoption application in bio.

A huge thank you to and for fostering our girl. 🙏💕

06/06/2024

11/14/2023

You guys. Join us as we dive into the untamed stories of rescue and the heart-driven souls who make it happen, while finding Forever Homes along the way. A Pawdcast—where compassion meets the raw, unfiltered world of animal welfare and rescue.

We wanna know who you’d like to see on the sofa. Please comment below with your favorite dogs and/or good humans, Deity related and otherwise. We will do our best to make that happen.

🎤 dropping now on Spotify, YouTube and Apple.
Link here!

https://youtu.be/oe68LjgXajE?si=D2d5mwsD0miDKY8_


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