The REAL Bark

LA Based 501c3 Non-Profit Dog Rescue Group. Healing the many broken souls of our streets & shelters.
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The REAL Bark is proudly known as a Non-Profit Rescue that takes on the most difficult of cases. The Paralyzed, and Traumatized have a safe spot with us as we do lengthy rehabilitation with a regular rotating number of special ‘Project Pups.’

From the streets and shelters of Los Angeles, to International dogs in dire need, we humbly – and for years – have been taking discarded, abused, and forgot

ten lives into our own – healing them – and gently placing them back on a path toward a NEW Protected + Celebrated Life. The “REAL” in our Team name stands for:
RESPONSIBLE – ETHICAL – ANIMAL – LEAGUE.

10/20/2024

SURVIVOR UPDATE! Complete Reroute on Life. From Brutally Injured, Living in the elements ALONE —-> to Post Amputation Daily Celebration “Salon Pup” with her foster dads Beau & Denis and their girl Sasha: Guinevere the Warrior has made a MAGICAL MOVE, thanks to a TEAM of support! Thank YOU for making this possible.
GUIN FOR THE WIN.
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10/19/2024

ALWAYS AN HONOR to be able to HELP. Proud to partner with other similarly minded Rescues to fund a monthly FREE Spay-Neuter Clinic for Companion Dogs & Cats in Tijuana. Folks that want to do better for their pets via preventing unwanted litters and illnesses - and need some assistance? TRB is here for it. Hundreds and Hundreds of surgeries achieved. Thanks to ALL that make this HAPPEN. YOU, friend, can always participate in this Life-Saving by sending a few dollars to our link in our BIO, or through Venmo - marked “Clinics.”
Profound Gratitude.
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09/28/2024

UPDATE: LOOKIE HERE - IT’S GUINEVERE.
This Warrior. Is this kid not The Cutest?? Guin had a setback, as infection crept into her open wound from when she was alone, brutally injured, and missing most of her leg. Debriding & Drains and new meds - and now her full amputation is HEALING up….and you know what? HAPPY Girl in Every Moment. Giant Thanks to the Doctors, Techs, TRB Team & Cassie who have made Guin’s wellness a priority. And to YOU that have sent the Love & Support Flowing in her magical direction. She’s still at the vet…but making plans to leave soon. We Humans have SO MUCH to learn from animals who Stay Present + Move Forward Past Trauma —> Toward Joy in their Life Journey.
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09/20/2024

UPDATE: EVERY DAY BRIGHTER. This big SWEET kid that was abandoned in heartbreaking shape is LOVING his every NEW Day. Understanding he is SAFE, Infections getting better under the watchful eyes of epic Fosters Carla & Geoff & their canine + feline Crew.
“Brisket” (vegan style) is enjoying all the New Friends & New Attention he is now getting…and especially LOVES getting read all the Kind Comments from YOU who are following his story. Thanks Y’all.
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09/14/2024

SURGERY UPDATE: GUINEVERE. Kid made it through surgery! Docs removed her remaining piece of leg up to her shoulder - and this Warrior is so STRONG…yet maintained her JOY. Appetite and Happiness are GOOD after she came out of anesthesia. Guin is still at vet post surgery as there is maintenance, and overnight care, as infection was in her remaining stump, after being traumatized and left surviving in the elements.
It is always so humbling to witness a being that has been brutalized, and left ALONE in the world, who approaches their every moment with Kindness and an almost higher Understanding. Hang on Guin - Keep Forward - you got good-hearted people Cheering You On. Thanks to Joanna, Karla & the entire staff at GSAH for their paternal watch over this Survivor…and to those of YOU that have encouraged her on, shared her story, or have chipped in to her ongoing medical bills. All of it: Seen, Appreciated, and Celebrated. Please keep that LOVE flowing her way. More updates soon!
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09/08/2024

DAMAGED & DUMPED. Sadly, this boy was abandoned at the shelter - during Guinevere’s emergency LifeSaving. Kid is scissor-cropped ear home-job, SAD, Confused, Terrified, Swollen, Filthy, smelled awful with his poor, handsome face LEGIT peeling OFF in chunks…and strange scars all over his face and body. You know what else? He was wagging his tail, and sad as hell that his person left.
JUST KICK US IN THE HEART ALREADY. Carla quickly went over to him, and said hello - got his info as we had to get Guin to the ER - and said goodbye…
Cut to the shelter letting us know, that their vet was not gonna let beat-up boy stay because he was a medical mess…and that led to a rush to Visit and do a deeper assess…which led to some kennel walk bys…which led to a mini play group …which led to him LEAVING the shelter, and getting a necessary hose down on the way to the vet. Yes. There is stuff. He needs meds and Healing, and Understanding, and Structure BUT he LUCKED up to have two of The Best in The Foster game: Carla & Geoff and their crew, look after him.
UPDATES Soon. Timing is Everything and We Know he’s a fortunate boy ….and he knows he’s a fortunate GOOD & SWEET boy.
It would have been a shame for this hidden gem to be PTS and not show the world how AMAZING he is. But that is state of things today. Want to HELP? Let us know if you will FOSTER another beautiful kid from the shelter. We provide everything. DM w/interest.🫶🏽Lotsa Large Love to Jackie & Aimee at North Central. Coupla Warrior Angels our city is lucky to have working for our shelter system.
PLEASE help us WELCOME this New Kid. We are THRILLED to have SAVED him and show him how much JOY he is worthy of.
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09/06/2024

UPDATE: WARRIORS GONNA WARRIOR: With EVERY interaction, every new hand laid upon her, every poke and prod from good people just doing their job. Guinevere is all Soft Eyes and Gentle.
She Understands.
There is some MAGIC in this kid.
NEXT UP: Full Amputation.
Please Send Guinevere some Love + Light for her Surgery & Recovery. THANK YOU, friend, for the positive vibes you have been gifting.
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08/30/2024

UPDATE: SEVERED LIMB STRAY. This girl is so SWEET. Swipe & See. She is STABLE, and responding to treatment. Another HUGE day for her: Covered in filth and fleas, it’s Bath Time. We will get her weight up and ready for her Full Amp of what’s left of her leg.
Eternally Grateful for the Team that quickly assembled to get her SAFE and out of pain. Added THANKS to YOU: Those chipping in to her ongoing medical care, and sharing of her post/story. Please Continue to share to help us with her ongoing medical. Also:
Please say HELLO to…
Guinevere: Warrior Queen.
TRB is thrilled to be advocating for this beautiful SURVIVOR. Will keep the Updates flowing on Guinevere…and YES, she sleeps with her stuffed animal.
Cassie .cats We See & So Appreciate Your Eyes + Heart.
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08/17/2024

FAILED BY HER FORMER PEOPLE, this SWEET, SHY kid was left in a crate for DAYS at a time, skinny, terrified and in bad shape. With great thanks to Cris & Gloria, who discovered what was going on, this little girl is headed in a MUCH different direction now with TRB. RESTART: Freshly Groomed, Fostered, Nurtured…and Safe…she now knows there is a whole lotta JOY coming her way. Extra Props to Connie, Clinton, Cris, Gloria & GSAH. ❤️things ahead for Rosalita…
Watch This Space.♦️🌹♦️

08/07/2024

RECOVERING: THANKS TO YOU! Little Lady Lucy of Dunnart, the sweetest tiny teen, had her urgent surgery and powered through it like someone half her age! THANK YOU to those of you that contributed either Funds toward her Medical costs - or Positivity & Healing Vibes toward her Strength & Bounce. Giant Props to Dr. H and “Chicken Little’s” INCREDIBLE Fosters EL, who have Gold Medaled in Overall Care. We are SO APPRECIATIVE of YOU ALL.
Keep Healing, tiny warrior.
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08/04/2024

🚨URGENT SURGERY for this SWEET little dumped senior, toothless gal. We scooped her from the shelter RIGHT before they euthed her. A TOTAL doll that LOVES Affection, Other Dogs & LIFE!
We quickly knew Lady Lucy of Dunnart was neglected for years - but what we didn’t know of that she was suffering pyometra, and needs BIG surgery + a mass removal - to get her out of Pain…and start Healing. If YOU are able to kick in a couple dollars toward her costly Surgery, that would be HUGE. There is a LINK in our BIO, a fundraiser on the post…or we are on Venmo.
YOU ALL are so very Appreciated and essential to what we do.
We LOVE taking the Special Kids, the Seniors, and the unChosen …but we NEED your kind HELP at times. Sorry to ask. THANK YOU. This is one of those times, Friend. Many Thanks.
Hold On Little Lady Lucy…we are coming…
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05/25/2024

WHO DOES THIS?!? This beautiful kid was abandoned, tied to a fence on a hot day in a remote part of LA, no chip, intact, and in crap shape. An 🚨 went out and fast acting saints Kim & Seven sped to the scene and scooped this scared boy up to safety and got him right to the vet. No one stepped forward and lucky boy went into Foster with the AMAZING Kim & Fam. Such a nice kid - loves the love - freakin adorable, but scared of some men - which is an indication of his former situation. But he warmed up to Kim’s husband and son. This little handsome Cavalier King Charles is loving his new temp canine friends…and will be a gem WANTED addition to the life of a right-fit, fortunate Adopter. Is that You? DM us here - or write us @ [email protected].
Please Welcome Charlie Finnian to the mix. Great Thanks Kim, Wag, Seven, Cindy, and GSAH for your thoughtful, generous hearts.
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05/18/2024

BIG HANDSOME KID ALERT: This SWEET Boxer boy was found running around a rough area dodging in and out of traffic. He was in crap shape with sores, pressure wounds, underweight, and intact. No one stepped forward to claim this young guy so he went into nurturing Foster with the AMAZING Wendy, Markus and their three TRB alum Bullies.
Meet Buford D. Light.
EVERYWHERE Buford goes he gains FANS. Really nice kid, and dogs are calmed by his presence. Buford loves to retrieve balls - since his own are now history - cherishes his naps, is a great car rider and really seems to enjoy being bathed…and has developed quite a ‘List’ in his Netflix queue. DM us on IG - or write us at [email protected] if you’d like to a schedule a meet with this most charming Boxer boy. Thanks.
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04/11/2024

🚨NORAH’S FIGHT. WE NEED YOUR GOOD THOUGHTS - PLEASE. You might remember this SWEET blind baby that we rescued from the shelter who has been THRIVING in Foster with Laura, Sean, Sebastian & two pup sibs. A HAPPY growing girl, who does not move in sadness, but BOLDLY. Right NOW Norah Poppy is in the ER fighting kidney disease. It came on quickly and took her down yesterday and she was rushed to ASEC where docs are working on her today. She was lethargic and her values were bad last night…and we are sending her Spirit the reminder of her Warrior Energy.
Truly such a special being we were honored to Rescue when another “rescue” left her behind but took all her no issue siblings. ANY HELP you wish to share we are Open + Grateful. We are on Venmo or directly in our BIO. Huge Kind THANKS.
Come On baby girl. You have SO MANY people that need YOU HERE.
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03/31/2024

SWEET SENIOR JOAN WILL JETT INTO YOUR HEART. This Bunny. Joan was rescued from a high-kill county shelter where she sat, alone, scared, and sick, after being found as a neglected senior stray. Her time was up at the shelter and Connie & Clinton were not going to let her story end there. So this adorable 10 year old was thrilled to skip her death sentence and head right to the vet. After much medical help which included the removal of a diseased eye, extensive dental work, and cataract surgery on her good eye, gentle Joan joined the Ashtons and their merry band of cats and dogs with much JOY. LOOKING FOR a local Foster and/or Adopter ready to share some love - and cuddle time - with this easy going gal. Joan likes her walks, her naps, and cuddling up to her foster sibs: dogs, cats, laps, you name it. You ready to open your Heart & Home to someone that needs it, and is so grateful for it? DM for more deets about your potential Spring Fling, lovely Joan. Thank You!
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03/08/2024

🚨HANDSOME ALERT. With loads of Charm & Movie Star looks, “Barn Owl” is gonna captivate someone’s heart quickly. This 2 year old 12 lb kid was a stray - HOW? - who was picked up by our friends in Tulare. We are elated to welcome sweet, affectionate Barny…and this gem is looking for Foster or Adopter post his neuter here in a couple days. That You, HOO 🦉has been talking about raising the Adorable Meter in your world? Then please DM us here - or shoot an email over to [email protected].
The cutest Owl cannot wait to meet You…
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02/17/2024

UPDATE! Norah has met multiple vets, but this visit with Dr. Hoffman at Eye Care For Animals literally shined a light on this baby’s road ahead:
Norah will never see. Not shapes, not light. Nothing. Her little eyes did not develop properly. And while that was originally a bit of a punch to hear, it just clarified what needs to happen. Norah was in temp loving foster with JP, Marc and their crew - including vision impaired Duchess aka “Circles.” And now moved into foster with Laura, Sean & Sebastian. Norah is on multiple meds addressing infections. Getting her stable and helping her understand what routines FEELS like. Next Norah will be working with a trainer, and with equipment that assist blind dogs, but honestly, to watch her Navigate and Negotiate around new spaces and with dogs ten times her size, is its own WONDER.
Norah is not sad. This is all she has ever known. There will be challenge…but we are here for it.
Not lost on us that a “rescue” took all her siblings and left her to die because she is different. And yet we took her BECAUSE she is Special, vulnerable, in Need…and now CELEBRATED daily.
THANK YOU to ALL that have helped with her medical. We will keep you updated on her progress.
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02/04/2024

📢UPDATE: SAFE! SHE’S HERE. LET’S BEGIN. This beautiful, gentle,special girl has left the shelter - scooped into our arms, yesterday. We SO APPRECIATE You ALL rooting for her. We can tell you she is even cuter in person…WAY affectionate, and a cheerful trooper, NOT slowed by her lack of vision. We think she can see LIGHT. Something. We will find out. This is now the beginning. Back to vet on Monday and then heading to a specialist, soon, to discover “where” we are and… if whatever procedures might assist this baby’s life.
Please help us welcome: Norah. Translates to Divine Light.
Little Norah, is still in need of a local, good fit Foster. DM for details or write us directly @ [email protected].
We are still gathering funds for Norah’s care. Linked on post and on Venmo. Thank You! We know it will be ongoing…and we will certainly update here. Our deepest gratitude to those that have already chipped in toward her medical. And a growing list of hands-on Aunties & Uncles for this little soul - that was Left Behind because she was born different - is forming. NO, we do not know the name of the group that scooped her siblings as some have asked. We elect to put the energy into the “Forward,” and let life deal with their ignorant choice to NOT take her because she is Special Needs. On to Positive Love: Jeff, Ned, Devin, Cassie, Jennifer, Tamara, Steve, Julia, Rich…and that’s just in the first day! Thank Y’all for being part of Team Norah.
Thank YOU All for being here for her Journey.
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🚨HELP NEEDED🚨THIS POOR KID. This pup was found - one of four - STRAY with a collar? and in HORRIFIC SHAPE. Poor baby is cracked and bleeding all over from advanced mange, with ear & eye infections, worms, and sickly. Yet still SWEET. Grateful to be partnering with three other Rescues, and we are all taking one, to focus some desperately needed attention to. Exact age is unknown since he is in such bad shape, but def a puppy. This will be a LONG ROAD to recovery and he is headed right to GSAH to begin that NOW. PLEASE, any donation help is so very Appreciated - and every amount counts. Our donation links are in our Bio, and we are @therealbark on Venmo. Please, if you have the space, also send some LOVE to this kid. Hard to see him - and them - suffering, but we are HERE to change his life for better just as soon as possible. Sasha, Lisa, Aleks THANKS for stepping up for his siblings. Hold On, baby boy. We will be working on getting you better day & night. Thanks Y'all. 💛🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🏼💛 #rescuedogsofinstagram #helpneeded #donate #adoptdontshop #rescuelife #nevergiveup #community #stray #pup #mange #longroadtorecovery #straypuppy #medical #sweetpup #headedtothevet #newleashonlife #therealbark #anythinghelps

Tapping Tim Simms is learning the art of dance in foster. He’s a natural. Lookin’ good, Tim! 🕺 #rescuedogsofinstagram #pomeranian #fosterlife #handsome #sweet #dancer #pomeraniansofinstagram #adoptdontshop #dancingdog #rescue #rescuedog #tinydancer #therealbark

MARVEL UPDATE: WE ARE GRATEFUL. SO SO GRATEFUL... to ALL that participated in our GoFundMe and contributed to the work we are HONORED to do. Marvel is one of our newest Project Pups...and he had his first session at California Animal Rehabilitation. Little man is already a whopping FOUR POUNDS, and as adorable as ever. Marvel may well wind up being a cart-pup, but it does not damper his HAPPY. This day he received his first Acupuncture therapy and he was chill for it. Marvel will return to CARE and the Doctors & Techs will be adding in additional strength building work to assist his non working back legs. Kudos to the amazing Ellen who has been Fostering this wee SURVIVOR gem. YOU ALL make the medical care possible for all the pups that need big surgeries & therapy to live their best life. Thank YOU. Because that is exactly what they have been promised. You GO Marvel...You little Hero. ⭐️💛⭐️ #

HAPPENING T-O-D-A-Y: KEVIN SAYS: "FOLLOW MEEEE!" right on over to our MOBILE ADOPTION EVENT - TODAY from 12-3 @echobarkinc. So many of Kevin's cute buddies will also be there lookin' for their New Families. Come On by, on this beautiful, warm, Summer.....um....Winter's Day! It's Adoption Time. 💚😍❤️

THIS!!! THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT after you were brutally abused by a human, and had to have your leg amputated because of that monster, and then ANOTHER surgery on your back hip to help repair what else they did to you. You GET UP and WALK and show your ________ abuser that YOU WON!!! We LOVE YOU CAPTAIN COURAGE. You Never Give Up & You Inspire! ⚓️🤍🛠#hero #survivor #magic #rescuedog #nevergiveup #inspire #life #pitbullsofinstagram #pittienation #handsome #captain #love #rehabilitation #strength #pitbull #warrior - #therealbark

HEY. PIGLETS CANNOT BATHE THEMSELVES. HOOVES HAVE A HARD TIME WITH THOSE PESKY NOZZLES. Clean Clemmie. Sound Up for Snorts.💦🐷💦#piglet #bath #rescuepig #adoptdontshop #cute #piggy #clementine #snort #losangeles #rescue

DOUBLE VISION!!! While momma Brook is getting a much needed NAP, her pups River & Lake are discovering the thing we humans spend too much time looking in. Puppy Firsts are high-larious. ⚓️👯‍♂️🛠 Thanks Claire for Fostering! #puppy #mirror #puppylove #adoptdontshop #sisters #shelterdog #rescuedogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #losangeles #cute #puppies #therealbark

UPDATE ON FOUND FRIEND: "STABLE." All those Good Vibes you sent are working. Little old man is resting much more comfortably and we are thrilled. He is a senior gent, with bad eyes and a mouth full of rotten teeth, but responding to treatment at the vet. Yesterday after lifted to safety, he went fully unconscious and it looked pretty dire. Now that we can exhale a bit for a sec, we want to HONOR those that made this rescue a reality. And we need to profess our Love for all things New Zealand, since stellar David, who scooped this poor little guy out of complete peril in triple digit heat, as well as Aaron & Maddie who rushed him to vet are all Kiwis! Heroes. Excellent work y'all! Poor little man as you can see here, was weak and disoriented and dehydrated but thankfully not hit by a car - though that is a miracle. Slow and Steady and we will keep you updated on him. Right now he is resting at the vet. Thanks to all with hands on - and hands together in prayer & energy. Thankfully this sweet kid is seeing a New Day, and we will work to make his Future so much brighter than it was, after all the drama and danger he Survived. ⚓️🥝🛠 @davidfarrier @space__above @maddienorthmakeup ♥️!!! #dogrescue #street #save #danger #survivor #seniordog #prayers #older #dog #alone #seniordogsrule #poor #friend #please #heal #sad #rescuedogsofinstagram #nevergiveup #therealbark

EVIDENCE that adorable exists in our world. ARE YOU EVEN KIDDING?? Welcome tiny family to TRB. Potential Foster? Please DM. They are all as SWEET as they are Adorable. ⚓️🐥🐓🐥🛠 #family #mama #puppiesofinstagram #cute #crew #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #rescuedogsofinstagram #pug #mix #posse #babies #sweet #team #losangeles #therealbark

LITTLE BLIND SEAL does pretty well - considering. She navigates around without vision - but with TONS of TRUST. This kid is a Heartbreaker… ⚓️💜🛠#blinddog #special #dog #shelterdog #rescuedog #nevergiveup #seal #mondaymotivation #sweet #cute #specialneeds #losangeles #rescuedogsofinstagram #trust #survivor #therealbark