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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
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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.

06/11/2024

It's important to provide mental stimulation for our pets. Let your dog set the pace for the walk. They need time to read their "p*e mail" 😄

06/08/2024

Lily and Mo are sweet senior pups who just need a quiet place to call home! Their owner had to go into assisted living, and her family was unable to take them in. They are both friendly pups who have a lot of love left to give. Lily and Mo are both about 10 lbs, and hypo-allergenic –their grooming had been pretty badly neglected, so they had to be shaved down, but their coats should grow back in soon! They are in good health, are house trained, and friendly to everyone. Lily and Mo are both very calm—though they both like walks, and Mo loves to play with his little toys! They don’t bark or have any other destructive habits. They have been loved their whole life, so they have no issues. If you are looking for sweet, easy additions to your family, Lily and Mo just need love! Lily and Mo can be adopted out together or separately. Lily and Mo are perfect little seniors who will add a lot of joy and love to any home. If you'd like to meet Lily or Mo, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com

06/03/2024

Reposted from This is Stella— she needs a foster home where she can be an only pup. She’s about 30 lbs, and she is very sweet and cuddly with people but fearful, so not great with other dogs. Right now, we are boarding her out of necessity, but it’s not ideal. She’s coming from a rough situation where she was used for breeding, so she just needs a safe place to decompress. If you can help, please let me know!

05/31/2024

Senior dogs need help! This sweet family is hoping for a miracle. Their mom has entered a permanent nursing home for Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, her family can not care for the dogs and are searching for a place for them to go. They've reached out to multiple rescues, but no one is able to help. We are their last hope before they go to the shelter. All of the dogs are seniors, and its highly unlikely they would make it out alive. We need fosters or adopters asap.

The Chihuahua is named Girlfriend, and she is actually the mother of the other dogs! Mo is the black dog, and Lily is the white dog. If we can find fosters, we will have them seen by our vet and groomed. They're low maintenance and quiet. They love to take naps and sit in the sun. Once they warm up to you, they'd love to sit next to you and cuddle.

Girlfriend, Mo and Lily are a little scared and shy right now, which is understandable given the situation. They need a loving, safe space to decompress. We will split them up if it means saving their lives. Can you help and take one? Please email [email protected]. As foster dogs, we will cover all of their expenses. You just provide the love. Please share their stories. Girlfriend, Mo and Lily are running out of time

05/29/2024

Adorable Frenchies need your help! An owner contacted us today and needs help rehoming these adorable French Bulldogs. The owner is moving this Saturday, June 1! She had been told her new apartment accepted pets, but they actually do not. Stella is about 2 1/2 yrs old, and Mitch is 3 1/2 yrs old. Both are house trained, good with children, and healthy. We will have them examined by our vet and fixed and chipped. We're looking for a home or homes to foster or adopt. Both Stella and Mitch have been raised with a family and are well-behaved, sweet, and loving. Stella weighs about 30 lbs, and Mitch weighs slightly more. If you live in the Southern California area and are interested in fostering or adopting, please email [email protected]. Ideally, we would like an adopter that will take both, but will consider separating them for the right situation. Please share their story! We don't have much time to find foster homes.

COURTESY POST ** Please email lacyshaz25@gmail.comMeet Dollar, the sweetest miniature Bully! Dollar had been living with...

05/26/2024

COURTESY POST ** Please email [email protected]
Meet Dollar, the sweetest miniature Bully! Dollar had been living with his family his whole life, but they've fallen on hard times and have to move, and sadly can't take Dollar with them. We're happy they've asked rescue to help find Dollar a new home rather than taking him to the shelter or worse.
Currently, Dollar is living outside in the yard. Bully breeds do not do well in the heat, and summer is just around the corner. Dollar is friendly, well-behaved, and good with children and other dogs. Dollar is very affectionate and would make a great companion for just about anyone. He has a very sweet personality and is an all around good boy! He's only 2 1/2 yrs old and weighs about 50 lbs. If you'd like to foster or adopt Dollar, please email
[email protected]. This sweetheart needs your help! Please share his story.

05/21/2024

Meet Maggie! Maggie is a healthy, happy 5 year old Wheaton terrier who loves everyone. Maggie has been loved and well cared for her whole life, but sadly, her owner has fallen ill and can no longer care for her. She has a lot of energy, but also loves snuggles!. Maggie is a friendly, smart, and all-around adorable dog. She is affectionate and playful, and loves giving kisses. She might enjoy a nice walk, but she's also a couch potato who is happy hanging out with her human. She is the perfect age where she is still young and energetic, but has already developed into a mature and calm dog. She would be a great companion for someone who is looking for a best friend.

Maggie gets along with other dogs on walks and walks beautifully on the leash, but she will be happiest in a home where she is the only dog and the center of attention. Maggie is about 27 pounds, has been fully vaccinated, and chipped, and has a lovely disposition! Please email [email protected] if you'd like to meet Maggie.

05/20/2024

HAPPY NATIONAL DOG RESCUE DAY! Our featured dog is Malcolm! He's a young, energetic, male pup with a lot of love to give! Malcolm is friendly, affectionate, playful, smart, funny and athletic - he's the full package! Malcolm is an all-around people-pleaser who loves to make his loved ones smile. He's a very active dog, so he's looking for a forever home with a backyard where he can run around and play to his heart's content. He loves kisses and giving you lots of wet, slobbery love. He is a bit of a joker, and he's always up for making you laugh. He knows how to play fetch and sit on command. He's a quick learner and is very intelligent, so you'll have lots of fun with him! Malcolm loves other dogs and would make a great playmate for your pup. He's a great listener, always ready to curl up and listen to your problems. Or, if you'd prefer, he's happy to go on a walk or play a game of fetch! If you're interested in meeting this hilarious, sweet, and adorable good boy email [email protected]

05/18/2024

FOSTER NEEDED ASAP! Beau is a sweet, shy dog who was abandoned by his former owner. Someone placed his bed and an empty bowl under some bushes and left him all alone. Beau had been living there for several weeks, patiently waiting for his owner. A good Samaritan found Beau and is temporarily keeping him safe. She can only keep him another week. He is very sweet but shy. Beau isn't chipped, and after several weeks of searching, an owner could not be found. The good Samaritan asked every rescue in town if they could help Beau, but no one has foster space. We said we would help if a someone will foster Beau. He's well behaved but needs time to feel safe. Beau is a good natured, affectionate dog who loves to cuddle. He's about 55 lbs, so still a medium-sized dog. He seems to be about 2 yrs old and healthy. If we find a foster, we'll take him to our vet for a thorough exam. If you live in the Southern California area, please email [email protected] if you can help Beau. Please share his story. We only have a few days to find a foster or adopter.

Please help us find a loving home for this very special boy. He is a young male dog who needs a quiet, gentle, and calm home as he is a bit shy and scared. He warms up to people slowly, but once he does, he bonds very deeply and loves to cuddle and get kisses. He is a dignified boy who is a bit of a couch potato and enjoys lounging around most of the day. Beau is good with smaller dogs, or non-aggressive big dogs. If you have a quiet home with a fenced yard and lots of love to give, please open your heart and home to this sweet boy. He's had a tough start to life and desperately needs a safe and comforting place to call his forever home.

05/12/2024

Milo is looking for a mom(or dad) of his own and would like to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day! Milo is extremely sweet and loving. He is being fostered with another dog his size, and they love to play together. If you have another dog that needs a playmate, Milo would love to meet you. He's a healthy young dog, and he knows many commands and is house trained.

Milo was saved from a high kill shelter on his last day. Our volunteer was able to rescue him just hours before he was scheduled to be killed. Sadly, shelter overcrowding is at an all-time high. We're able to save all of these amazing dogs because so many of you dedicate your time to being foster parents, but there are so many more dogs that need our help. If you'd like to be a foster parent, and get some doggie love and affection in return, please contact us. We pay all of the foster dog's expenses, and you just provide the love. It's very rewarding and really makes a difference!

04/22/2024

Meet Daisy! She's a senior Chihuahua mix surrendered to us by her owners. She was somewhat neglected and came to us with severely overgrown nails. We're treating Daisy to a spa day and a full exam by our vet. Despite everything, Daisy loves people and has the best personality.

Daisy is very sweet and social. She loves to cuddle and give affection. Daisy is a very well-behaved girl with a calm, mild nature. She's great around kids and other dogs. She weighs under 13 lbs, is quiet and healthy. Daisy would love to sit on your lap and is very devoted to her person.

If you live in the Los Angeles or Orange County areas, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com

04/12/2024

Can you foster this happy boy? He loves to play with other dogs and is friendly to everyone he meets! Django needs a foster home this weekend, or we'll have to board him. He is very well-behaved, quiet and house trained. He's looking for a forever home in the Southern California area. Django will make a great playmate for another dog and would love to go on hikes or long walks. He has the cutest personality and loves to cuddle. Django is so handsome! If you would like to foster or adopt, please DM us or email [email protected].

04/03/2024

Meet Rosie, a 1-2 yr old Yellow Lab Shepherd mix who was found in the desert. She spent 4 months in the shelter waiting for someone to save her, but no one ever came. A volunteer couldn't stand seeing Rosie in that tiny cage, where she could be euthanized at any time. The volunteer brought her home, and is fostering Rosie while we find her a forever home

Rosie gets along well with everyone she meets. She's being fostered with kids and multiple dogs and cats. Like a typical Lab, Rosie has a happy, sweet personality. She's very affectionate without being clingy. This loving girl is happy to sit by your side when you work on the computer or watch TV. She has a lot of love to give and will make a great family dog.

Rosie is very well behaved. She's smart and quickly learns new commands. Rosie is house trained and doesn't have any destructive habits like chewing or digging. Rosie walks gently on a leash and doesn't pull. She isn't a barker and only barks when appropriate but stops on command. She really is a perfect dog!

Rosie is spayed and up to date on shots. If you'd like to adopt this healthy young girl, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com. We're looking for an adopter in the Southern California area.

03/24/2024

Good Boy Needs Foster or Forever Home! Milo is a really great dog! Milo was in a high kill shelter when his time ran out. We knew we had to save him, even though we don't have a foster home. Milo is house trained, well behaved and friendly. It's hard to tell in the photos, but he's smaller than a Golden Retriever or standard Lab. Can you foster Milo, even temporarily? He's a healthy young dog who loves to cuddle. He's easy to walk and doesn't pull or misbehave. Milo would be perfect to take on long walks or hikes, but isn't hyper. He has a very calm energy and will happily sit by your side while you work on the computer or watch TV
Please email [email protected] if you can help Milo. Can you share his story so he can find his forever home? If we can't find a foster home, we'll have to board Milo, even though we hate the idea of Milo being in a cage. He was so depressed in the shelter. Milo needs everyone's help!

03/19/2024

FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED! Django is a big goofy puppy that loves to play. He has a lot of puppy energy and would love a doggie friend. If you have a dog that needs a playmate, than Django would be perfect for you. He loves to run in the yard, play fetch, or chase or whatever else your dog would love to do. Django loves every dog he meets!

This handsome boy is part Husky, and we think a little Lab or Shepherd mixed in. Have you seen his ears? Adorable! Django is quite stunning with one blue eye and one brown eye. He is house trained, healthy, neutered and fully vaccinated. Django is about a year and a half old and weighs 65 lbs. Because he has a lot of energy, no small children or elderly adopters. Django needs a dog playmate and would do best in a home with a yard, or with a very active family. If you'd like a dog to jog or hike with, Django is ready to go! Like all young dogs, Django will need training.

We need a foster or forever home in the Southern California area. Experience with big dogs is a plus. Please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com If you can't foster or adopt, can you share Django's story?

03/18/2024

FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED ASAP! Milo was overlooked at the shelter, even though he was friendly to everyone he met. The staff loved him and always had a great time when they took him out to play. Milo has a very interesting look, and that might be why he was passed over. He has a brindle body, almost with tiger stripes, and a black face. We think he's handsome! Milo began to shut down and get very depressed as he waited for someone to adopt him. He just wanted someone to love. Unfortunately, his time ran out, and he was scheduled to be euthanized. We were able to have a volunteer save him within an hour of being killed. Many other big dogs were killed that day, but Milo made it out! Imagine almost dying just because you look a little different.

Milo is a healthy 1 year old Anatolian Shepherd. He’s house trained and loves to cuddle. He's microchipped, fully vaccinated, and will be neutered. Milo's ideal home would be a house with a yard. Anatolians are smart dogs, and Milo will easily fit into your household. He would do best as an only dog in a home with someone who has had large breed dogs before. Milo is fully grown at 65 lbs. If you live in the Southern California area and can foster or adopt Milo, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com. We have a foster to adopt program where potential adopters can foster the dog to see if its a good fit for them. If you can’t foster, can you share Milo’s story? He deserves a loving home!

02/25/2024

Happy news! Fred and Ginger were adopted together! They're an extremely bonded pair we rescued after they had been thrown out of a car near a park in a very rough neighborhood. Fred and Ginger are best friends and would not have survived alone. Now they will have the best life. Thank you to for transporting them to their new forever home! Thank you to all of our fosters, volunteers and donors who make all of this happen!

Repost from Had a long transport yesterday to help this sweet bonded pair get to their new home. It’s almost impossible to find an adopter for ‘bonded pairs’ these days - so when the Dexter Foundation said they had a wonderful adopter (who lives in the San Francisco area) for these 2 cuties, I was thrilled to be able to help get them there.
Fred and Ginger were absolutely perfect on the drive - which was a good thing because I ran over something on the freeway that shredded my front tire 😩 and added a couple hours to our drive.
But the long drive was worth it because Fred and Ginger will have a happy life with their new forever mama. 😍🥰

02/22/2024

Mickey is a gorgeous Standard Poodle looking for a new home. His owner is moving long distance and can not take Mickey with him. We're glad that Mickey's owner asked rescue to help rather than dumping him in a shelter like so many people do. Mickey is coming from a loving home and is a really good boy! He's only 4 years old and weighs about 45 lbs. Mickey is very affectionate and devoted. He has a super sweet and has a happy, playful personality. He had been living with a small dog and got along well with him. Mickey loves to go on walks and walks well on a leash. If you live in the Los Angeles or Orange County area, please message or email us. This good boy deserves the best home!

02/09/2024

Boston Terrier /Pug puppies available for adoption to the Orange County or Los Angeles area. Repost from Our adorable ‘BUG’ (Boston terrier/Pug) foster puppies are ready to find their forever homes! 💗 LadyBug and JuneBug are happy, playful, friendly little girls. They are 11 weeks old, and have received their first vaccines and have been microchipped. We are hoping to find homes for them with adopters who are experienced with similar playful breeds (Bostons, Pugs, Frenchies).

LadyBug and JuneBug would ideally be adopted to a family in the Orange County area since they have additional vetting that will need to be done at our local vet in Irvine.

Applications are being accepted at www.FOCHP.org

01/23/2024

Can you foster Batman? He's the perfect dog! Batman is very friendly and easygoing. He's great with big and small dogs! Batman is house trained, healthy, and well behaved. He would love to go on long walks or hikes. We think he's a Lab mix, but not sure what else he's mixed with. Does anyone have any ideas? Whatever he is, Batman is 100% good boy! Batman is very loving and sweet and is an ideal family dog. He's about a year old, fully vaccinated, and chipped. He'll be neutered prior to adoption. Please email [email protected] if you can foster or would like to adopt Batman. We have a great foster to adopt program. That way, you can see if Batman will be a good match. As a foster dog, we pay all of Batman's expenses. Let us know what breed you think Batman is!

01/20/2024

FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED ASAP! Gus loves to snuggle! He's a gorgeous two year old miniature bully with the sweetest, most loving personality. Gus is very devoted, smart, and calm. He's really just a lovable goofball. Gus weighs only 27 lbs and is fully grown. Gus is potty trained and sleeps in his bed through the night. He walks well on a leash, and is great in the car. Gus had a rough start and came from a neglect situation, so it's best he's in a home where he's the the only dog and no children under 8, although Gus is very friendly and great with everyone he meets. The photos can't really show how small Gus is. He looks like he's all muscle, but in reality, he's all heart and needs a family to love on. Gus has a lot of love to give and wants to make up for lost time by being your best friend and cuddle buddy. Everyone who meets Gus falls in love with him. Gus loves walks, taking naps, and playing with toys. He's a quiet, well-behaved boy. Gus will politely sit by your side while you work on the computer or watch TV. He'd be perfect for someone who works from home. If you'd like to meet Gus and live in the Southern California area, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com. We had Gus neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. Gus needs a foster or forever home asap. We have a foster to adopt program, which is a great way to see if Gus will fit into your lifestyle and family.

01/08/2024

FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED! Malcolm is a sweet and mellow 4-year-old Lab mix. He's very well socialized, so we think he was kept in somebody's backyard before he was found scavenging for scraps on the street. Neighbors say he had been living for weeks in the area, drinking from the gutter to survive. Malcolm is so friendly, and he came right up to us and asked to be saved. We searched for an owner, but without a collar or chip, we didn't have any luck. Now, Malcolm is getting used to living in a house and sleeping on a warm, cozy bed. He's very smart and is responding well to training. He already knows many basic commands. Malcolm is a good boy and walks well on a leash, which is pretty amazing for a big dog! Malcolm likes other dogs and gets along well with dogs in the home as well as those he sees on the street. He's still getting used to cats but should go to a home without cats. Malcolm is super friendly to everyone he meets and loves to cuddle. He'd make a great companion for long walks, jogging or hiking. He really is a great dog!

We've had Malcolm examined by our vet, neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. If you'd like to meet this healthy, happy boy, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com. Malcolm needs a foster or forever home. We're adopting out to the Southern California area

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Beautful sweet friendly Gemma is looking for a forever home. She is a young healthy dog that is great around dogs, cats and kids. She needs a home with another large dog to play with. She is gentle but strong so no homes with very small children or older or frail adults she could accidentally knock into. Gemma is a great dog who is very loving and devoted. If you would live a buddy to go hiking, jogging or on long walks, then Gemma is perfect for you! Reposted from @superfitvegan This beautiful girl had her very first (probably of her life) professional nail trim today. She was her usual sweet self. Gemma is available for adoption through @dexterfoundation . My best guess is that she's a Lab/Boxer mix. VERY HIGH ENERGY! As sweet as can be. Needs a large yard and large dog buddy. Confident cats ok, no kids under 12. #labmix #boxermix #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontbreedorbuy #palosverdes #santamonica #redondobeach #thestrand #dogsofig #Labsofig #bigdogs #Boxerlife #boxersofinstagram #boxersofig #hiking #adoptdontshop #runyoncanyon

Please take care of your pets this week 🙏🏼♥️ Shelters are already full and July is the WORST month because the number of animals that come in due to fireworks is CRAZY! More pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year. There’s no room for all of the shelter animals, so the ones that have already been there for a while will have to go 💉 😔 Fosters and adopters desperately needed right now. If you already have pets, please keep them inside and ensure they’re tagged and microchipped. Provide a calm environment for them to feel safe. Please save a life Wonderful Video By @redandhowling