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D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Dedication & Everlasting Love To Animals is the largest no-kill, care-for-life sanctuary of its type in the world. D.E.L.T.A. https://deltarescue.org/donate
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Rescue was founded by actor/animal welfare activist Leo Grillo. Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals.

01/23/2025

Another fire, another update - Delta Rescue is safe and our seven engines, five fire pumps, and over a mile of fire hoses are ready to go! Luckily winds are blowing away from us but we’re prepared here at Delta Rescue.

01/14/2025

Delta Rescue: A sanctuary of hope for animals abandoned in the wilderness, where up to 1,500 cats and dogs are given a second chance at life. Nestled on 115 acres of land in the Santa Clarita Valley, Delta Rescue is the world’s largest no-kill, care for life animal sanctuary. Dedicated to the welfare of animals, Delta Rescue is a 45-year-old non-profit organization with a mission to rescue and protect those who cannot speak for themselves.

To support this mission text “dogs” to 801801

01/12/2025

In 1986 I started the DELTA Rescue fire department to protect our animals (deltarescue.org) from fires. I know that in a real firestorm the fire department resources are tapped and they cannot help us.

This is the Acton fire just two miles away from the sanctuary. The winds were in our favor and our own fire department ready. We currently have six engines, a water tender, and five fire pumps each connected to 10,000 gallons of water, to protect our 115-acres of rescued dogs, cats and horses. Our technical advisor is a retired LA County fire captain who also trains our fire crew.

03/22/2024

Dr Kahlila Ali - Mamma Ali as she is known to many - visited us recently and she really enjoyed mixing with our rescued animals.

12/21/2023

Two more pictures of Ben. See our previous post for his rescue story. He is sooo grateful.

12/20/2023

This is Ben! He was abandoned at the border by illegals and left to starve. A kind border patrol agent gave Ben some of her lunch and he followed her from there. When she drove off he just waited in the same spot until she returned the next day. After a week he jumped in her patrol car and she was stuck. She ran out of friends and family to give another desperate dog a home. Hearing through other agents that we helped out when we had room, she got in touch. And when Ben got to his new yard, adobe house and a pool … plus all the food he could ever want … he literally ran around the yard with absolute joy. That was two months and ten pounds ago. From hunger, dehydration and depression, Ben has turned into who he was meant to be. And my promise to him and up to 1500 other rescued dogs, cats and horses is that this will never happen to them again. And that can only happen under my watchful eyes at our care for life sanctuary. To get Ben’s full story, more than I can post here, go to our web site and sign up for our monthly newsletter.

12/06/2023

Have you ever met a Turkish Van?
One just flew in from Qutar.
About 18-years-ago I opened my door where I lived on a hill without neighbors. One dark night I opened my door and I looked down and I saw a beautiful nine-month-old kitten just sitting there. I scooped her up before predators found her. In fact, I could not imagine how she avoided them to find my house. I took her in and named her Muffy. A few weeks later Muffy had five kittens. All but one were fluffy white cats with orange tails. Years later, by chance, we found a cat picture online that was exactly Muffy and her kids. The breed was a Turkish Van. Of the thousands of cats I’ve rescued over the decades, no others were Turkish Vans. Until Odie! When his head came out of the airline carrier after a 16-hour flight from Doha, I was blown away. You see, my Muffy just died two weeks ago. And here is the cat she sent me. I’ve known for many years that animals choose to pass the moment they do because a cousin of theirs desperately needs their spot. It has happened so many times I can say it is fact. Turkey is not as far from Qutar as we are! There are many other Turkish Van cats in Qatar. But how on Earth did I help save this one? It all happened right after Muffy died in my arms. I know she helped Odie get here. Thank you Muffy.

12/01/2023

Did the head of a large crime family really make a truce with the FBI in order to help the animals at DELTA Rescue? Here is the team that recorded the whole event on video. This will be on our website in a couple weeks. I didn’t show his face here so you wouldn’t guess the answer!

11/30/2023

Peewee and Mayo. I’ll tell you about my beloved Peewee one day. Mayo was an ET character who appeared in the TV series “X-Files.” I’m posting this as a question. I know my answer. If ETs crashed here, away from home, maybe abandoned by their race, and they need our help to survive, would you help them?

10/31/2023

Veteran resident Lucas comforts frightened new resident Emma with the truth about the scary visitor who comes in the dead of night! Help the Night Visitor continue his mission by donating today
https://donorbox.org/help-d-e-l-t-a-rescue-s-animals

12/12/2022

The little ones wonder if Santa Claus is real. Here is the answer! As my father reprimanded me when I was a kid, when I said that there was no Santa . . . all our parents are Santa Claus! They work hard all year to make our Christmases memorable ones. So thanks to all our parents and guardians who made our childhood great. Who was YOUR Santa ...

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Keila is only two, though she looks older. She was dumped at the border. The amazing thing is that after her abandonment and abuse in the field, Keila still trusts people! And this is after someone smashed her on the back with a club or a bat and fractured her spine . . . so she cannot feel her tail, and she is incontinent. Hitting a dog is like hitting a child. It is reprehensible. She’s had a hard life but now we will spoil her! To watch the full clip go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik-wHVWCzXs So support our mission text “dogs” to 801801

Ramona is a 13 year-old spaniel. She’s had a heart condition for five years. When it gets too hot in the summer, she comes inside during the day to be in air conditioning, and when it’s too cold, she comes in at night for heat. Leo doesn’t have favorites but if he did, Ramona would be one of them!

Every so often, a truly special dog comes into Leo’s life - and Sidney is one of those gems. Here Sidney is getting his intake exam when he first came up from our satellite to our sanctuary. To support the great work that we’re doing here at Delta Rescue, text “dogs” to 801801

Carmel is being treated for his injured leg. Nearing 20- years old, we can’t be too careful. Most likely a minor injury, but in case it develops into something we want to be on top of it. Early intervention is the key to ensuring our horses stay healthy and recover quickly. To help us continue this great work, text “dogs” to 801801

Rescued as a puppy, Angel was blinded in a desert sandstorm and near death from starvation and dehydration. She’s safe now, but during our recent heatwave, her eyes became sunburned. After bringing her inside to protect her from the sun, we realized she needed a shaded yard to move to—but we didn’t have one. Then, our dear dog Julio, who had been rescued by an ICE agent after being abandoned near the “New River” at the border, passed away from the cancer caused by that toxic river. Julio, sensing his time was near, knew Angel needed the shaded yard, so he crossed over at that very moment, making room for her. This is the kind of selfless love these angels show. We miss him deeply, but we know he made sure Angel would have the chance to enjoy her time here on Earth. To help, text “dogs” to 801801

At Delta Rescue, every dog deserves not just love but a safe and warm place to call home. The dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes live in huge yards that feature straw bale houses and a wading pool for those hot summer months. The insulating quality of the straw bale houses keep the dogs cozy warm in the winter and cool in the summer with a design we’ve been using since the 90’s. Support the cause and text “dogs” to 801801

Leo’s promise to all his animals for 45-years ... you are safe now, ‘It won’t happen again, it’s me between them and you.’ And he’s put his own life on the line to protect up to 1500 animals against all kinds of dangers, including fires. Text “dogs” to 801801

16 dogs abandoned in the desert are rescued and living their best life at the worlds largest care for life sanctuary, DELTA Rescue. To watch the full clip go to: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2kolP8REyIA To support this mission text “dogs” to 801801

Here’s an update from Fire Tech Advisor for DELTA Rescue, retired Captain Gary Marshall letting you all know how we’re keeping DELTA Rescue safe and secure during these dangerous times..

The little ones wonder if Santa Claus is real. Here is the answer!

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Celebrating 40 Years

Rescuing in the wilderness since 1979. Dedication & Everlasting Love to Animals, also known, as D.E.L.T.A. Rescue is the largest “No Kill, Care-for-Life,” Animal Sanctuary of its kind in the world.

Up to 700 dogs and 800 cats live at the D.E.L.T.A Rescue Super Sanctuary at present.

D.E.L.T.A. Rescue relies solely on donor contributions. We receive no help from the government. Please learn more about our animal sanctuary and tell all your friends.

Click here to learn more about our 40 years of rescuing in the wilderness.