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Dexter Foundation

A 501c3 all volunteer charity committed to the forgotten, unwanted dogs who need us the most. Dedicated to saving shelter dogs who's time has run out

Volunteers and Foster Homes Needed! Due to the recent housing crisis, dogs are being abandoned at shelters at record rates as their families are forced to relocate. The increased cost of living has forced many families to make the difficult decision to surrender their beloved family members. Those who can help, need to help these healthy, happy dogs find their new forever homes. Can you foster a

dog for a few days
or weeks? It's easy, fun and extremely rewarding. A foster home simply provides a warm, loving home for the dogs, and we do
the rest! We find, interview, and accept the family who wishes to adopt your rescued dog. You give us insights into the dogs
personality, which helps us to find the ideal home. We pay for any expenses that you incur.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! More pets get lost today than on any other day of the year, so please keep your pets safe.

Make sure they have an updated ID tag and chip.
Keep all doors and gates securely closed
Keep pets inside. Noise from fireworks can be terrifying for a pet, and they make jump over fences or push through gates they wouldn't normally go through. Imagine how loud fireworks would be if you could hear 4x better than humans?
Exercise your dogs early so they're tired and more likely to sleep through the festivities
Create a safe retreat for your pets. Cozy bedding, dim lighting, and soft music help
Keep pets clear of BBQs, fireworks or any open flame
If you have guests, make sure they are aware of pet safety.
Consider a thundershirt or calming chew if your dogs are especially fearful

Have fun and stay safe!

06/18/2025

COURTESY POST: Meet Moose 🐾
Moose is an approximate 8-month-old mixed breed with one striking blue eye and one green. He spent the first part of his life tied to a trailer, but despite that rough start, he’s full of life and love. Moose is playful, mouthy, and high energy—he thrives with structure and would benefit from training. He walks well on a leash and hasn’t shown reactivity toward other dogs. This sweet boy is looking for a fresh start with someone who can guide him and help him grow into the amazing dog he’s meant to be. He needs someone committed to take a chance on him. Could that be you?

06/11/2025

Have you met Roger? He's a very good boy looking for a forever home. We rescued Roger from a high kill shelter on his last day. We fell in love with him the moment we met him! Roger is extremely smart, well trained, and loving. He'd be a great dog for an athletic family that likes to hike or someone who goes on long walks or runs. Roger walks nicely on a leash and has excellent house manners. He has the most amazing personality. Roger loves to cuddle and is very friendly. He isn't destructive or barky. Roger is about 2 yrs old, neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Roger needs a house with a yard. If you'd like to meet Roger, please email [email protected] or fill out the adoption application on our website dexterfoundation.com

06/08/2025

Rose and Rufus are safe! We need a foster or forever home for these friendly, well-behaved little dogs. When their owner died, they eventually ended up living in a mechanic shop. When we found out about their situation, we immediately sent a volunteer to go and save them. Both dogs are very sweet, well-behaved, and affectionate. Both Rose and Rufus are easy going, and get along well with new people, other dogs, and children.

Rufus is about 3 yrs old, very sweet, loving, and mellow. He gets along well with other dogs, cats, and kids. We had him examined by our vet, neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. Rufus has an easy going personality, goes with the flow, and loves to be around his person or another dog.

Rose is a loving senior, about 9 yrs old, and is possibly Rufus' mother. Rose is a Havanese/ Shih Tzu mix. This pretty girl was being used by her family to make puppies for extra cash. Despite a rough start, Rose is healthy, happy, and very devoted. We had had her spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Rose gets along well with other dogs and children but is very interested in cats, so should go to a home that is cat free. Rose has some previously untreated skin issues but is otherwise healthy.

Both dogs are small, well-behaved, and extremely loving. They are well mannered and don't have any destructive habits like digging, barking, or chewing. They are content to just be around someone. They grew up as part of a family and will easily fit into any home. They are low energy and would be perfect for a retired person or someone who works from home. We're looking for a foster or adopter in the Southern California area. Please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com. If you can not foster or adopt, can you share their story? We need a foster home asap!

05/17/2025

Courtesy Post: SHELTER BOUND!! We received a call about these two dogs. Their owner died, and a relative has been keeping them in a cage at a mechanic shop. The relative states they can no longer keep them, and they will be going to the shelter this Sunday! The shelters are so overcrowded right now that they'll have a very short time to be adopted before being put on the euthanasia list. They are a sweet terrier mix mother and son. At the shelter, they'll be separated, and they have always been together. This is just too sad!

We need everyone's help to save their lives! A rescue, foster, or adopter will make the difference between life or death. We have taken in several dogs this week and just don't have the room to take these two little dogs. Can you share their story? Fosters, adopters, or a rescue in Southern California needed asap.

05/14/2025

PUG FOSTER NEEDED ASAP! Sweet Frida is the happiest, most well adjusted, dog friendly little girl! Her family moved and left her behind. Frida deserves better! A neighbor is looking for rescue help as he cannot keep her. Pugs are very loving and full of personality! Frida is very friendly and loves everyone she meets. If you're in the Los Angeles area and would like to help save Frida, please email [email protected]. Fostering a dog in need is very rewarding. If you can't foster or adopt, can you share Frida's story?

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all the dog moms and dads! We appreciate all the love you share with our furry friends. If you'd like to have a little extra love in your life, please consider fostering! It's very rewarding and every foster home saves a life.

05/01/2025

Safe! This sweet senior was dumped at the shelter by her owners. She was so scared she was shaking. Seniors are wonderful, well-behaved companions and deserve a family that appreciates them. When we found out she had run out of time and was at risk of being euthanized, we sent a volunteer to rescue her! She is so happy and loves to cuddle. She'll be seen by our vet tomorrow, and we'll post more information once we get her all checked out. For now, she is being loved by the most amazing foster mom! Thanks to everyone who helped this rescue! Fostering saves lives, and without a foster home, we would not have been able to save her life. Anyone interested in adopting her, please email [email protected]. Let us know if you have any suggestions for a new name!

04/15/2025

Senior blind dog needs a new home asap! Hamilton aka Hammie, is a loved family but the family has a toddler with another on the way. As Hammie has gone blind, he has become fearful and reactive to sudden movements. The family tried to make it work, but it's just not practical. Toddlers will be toddlers, and that's a scary and unpredictable place for a blind senior dog. The family has made the difficult decision to let Hammie find a new home. Hamilton is a handsome older gentleman who deserves a nice quiet home to live out his golden years. Senior dogs have so much love to give, are house trained and don't have destructive habits like chewing or digging. Hammie has the best personality and just wants to cuddle and give love

From Hammie's family:
Hamilton is the sweetest lapdog who has had a rough go. He is incredibly sweet and gentle, but has become reactive to other dogs and children due to fear from slowly developed blindness and aging.

He has IVDD and went blind over time due to retinal degeneration, so he doesn’t play with toys (but he does cuddle his beloved and albeit threadbare watermelon toy). All he wants to do is cuddle, go on walks (far away from other dogs), sunbathe, and be next to you or in your lap cuddling. He is what we call a velcro or socks dog - he will follow his person/people like a little shadow. Is best for single person or couple, or family without small children (teens or above) who can keep his environment pretty consistent and keep distance from sudden noises/unexpected touches without warning, especially near face or back. Does not get along with other animals.

If you can open your heart to this sweet boy, he will repay you with a lot of love and devotion. He's an easy dog to care for and will make a great addition to any home. If you can't help Hamilton, can you share his story? We need a foster or forever home in the Southern California area. Please email [email protected]

04/13/2025

Meet Blue! This 6-month-old Havanese and Coton de Tulear mix is a delightful bundle of energy, charm, and affection. With his striking blue eyes and soft, hypoallergenic coat (a potential plus for allergy-sensitive homes), Blue is a true heart-stealer. At around 16 pounds now and likely reaching 18 pounds fully grown, he’s a great size for an active, devoted family. Blue is fully vaccinated and will be neutered soon

Blue thrives in a home that can provide plenty of exercise, attention, and mental enrichment to match his lively spirit. He’d be overjoyed to have a playful pup buddy to share his energy. Because of his young age and enthusiasm, we recommend a home with older, dog-savvy children who can understand how to interact gently and responsibly with a puppy. Raising a puppy is a wonderful journey that requires patience, love, and commitment, and we’re seeking a family ready to provide Blue with the care he needs to thrive. If you’re looking for an affectionate and lively companion, Blue is eager to meet you!

04/07/2025

Foster Or Forever home needed immediately! Sweet seniors need a new living situation asap. Their mom has moved, and now the larger dog of the home is randomly attacking these happy little dogs. Yes, the mom has tried everything, and keeps them separated for their safety, but she needs a long term solution. Moe and Cody can be adopted or fostered together or separately.

Coda is the white dog, loves to cuddle, and is great with dogs and cats. Cody is good with both men and women, and is a gentle well balanced, well socialized dog. He's fixed, house trained and healthy. We'll have our vet give him a thorough exam as well. Coda weighs about 12 lbs

Moe is the black dog with the adorable frosty senior face! He's a total love bug and gets along well with everyone he meets, including other dogs and cats. Moe is also fixed and healthy. Moe is a sweet gentle boy that has a lot of love to give. Moe is only 10 yrs old and weighs about 10 lbs. We'll take Moe for a thorough vet exam as well.

These small dogs would love a nice home to nap in the sun and a warm lap for cuddling. Small dogs live well into their late teens, so they're essentially middle aged. Older dogs are very rewarding, less demanding and perfect for just about any home. They will sit quietly by your side while your work from home or watch TV. We're looking for someone in the Los Angeles or Orange County area that can foster or adopt. If you'd like to meet them, please email us at [email protected] Moe and Cody can be adopted or fostered together or separately. If you can't foster or adopt, can you share their story? We need to get them to a safe, loving home as soon as possible

03/30/2025

LOST DOG in the Hermosa Beach area. Zoe was last seen running very fast across Prospect Ave near the Our Lady of Guadalupe School. Please reach out to (310) 291-0100 if you spot her. Zoe is very skittish and ran away from the dog sitter.. Zoe is a small black Brussels Gridffon female dog. Please help! Her momma misses her very much!

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