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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.

02/05/2025

Meet Rufus, our newest rescue! Rufus is still just a puppy at about 9 months old. His owner flung a dog carrier out, and poor Rufus was inside. The owner said he didn't want him anymore. A volunteer ran and saved Rufus. He was in horrible condition, so we rushed him to our vet. He had large infected open wounds on all four legs. The vet said that based on the severity of the "pressure ulcers," he was likely never let out of that crate. Rufus was also severely underweight. Despite being in terrible pain, Rufus was very sweet and loving. He just wanted to give everyone kisses. Our foster dad changed his bandages every day and gave him lots of food and love. Rufus is healing and now ready to be adopted. He loves everyone he meets, including cats! Rufus is quiet and well-behaved. He's so smart that he learned how to walk on a leash and be potty trained very quickly. He has a happy, fun personality. Rufus looks like a Welsh Terrier to us, but we're not entirely sure. Does anyone have any ideas what breed he might be? He now weighs about 15 lbs. If you'd like to meet Rufus, please complete our adoption application on dexterfoundation.com
Trigger warning: The last 2 photos show the open wounds on his legs. We're not posting the worst photo. It was too severe. 😢

01/31/2025

Rocky is a very sweet young dog rescued from an abusive home. Rocky's owner used to shock him with a shock collar just for fun. On top of that, he was extremely underweight. When family members saw the abuse, they contacted rescue for help. They were able to get the owner to surrender Rocky, but will not testify or file a complaint against their family member. We are grateful that they intervened on Rocky's behalf. Rocky is safely in one of our best foster homes. He has been examined by our vet, vaccinated, neutered and chipped. He has been gainig weight, and has blossomed into a happy loving little dog.

Rocky needs time to get to know new people and situations, so would not be good in an active home with a lot of visitors or small children. Once Rocky feels safe, he is extremely loving and devoted. He's very smart and sweet. Rocky's ideal home would be with a single adult female, preferably someone who works from home or is retired. He has a lot of love to give and just needs time to decompress. If you'd like get a lot of doggie love, can you be Rocky's hero? He's about 1 1/2 yrs old, and healthy. We're adopting out to the Southern California area. If you'd like to meet Rocky, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com If you're not a good match, can you share Rocky's story?

01/10/2025

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 is healthy. 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 would do best as an only dog. 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.

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year! It's hard to believe another year has passed! We have had a very successful year, and rescued many shelter dogs that were about to be euthanized. We also had a record number of owner surrender dogs. Owners who were no longer able to care for their dogs, and we were their last hope before the shelter. We had many dogs that had expensive, but fixable medical issues, and several dogs that needed professional training. None of this would have been possible without the support of our wonderful volunteers, fosters and donors. We would love to make 2025 even more successful. We need foster homes in the Los Angeles area to save even more dogs. Fostering is so easy and rewarding, and we pay all of the dog's expenses. People are afraid that they'll become attached to their foster dog. But isn't it better to be a little sad to see your foster dog get adopted into a loving home, rather than knowing they were euthanized because no one could foster them? And of course, you're always welcome to adopt your foster dog! We have an excellent foster to adopt program. Unfortunately, the shelters are stretched to their limits and many wonderful, healthy young dogs, and many purebred dogs as well, are being euthanized every day. It's a sad reality, but you can make a difference! Every foster home saves two lives. The dog you save, and the next dog that can go into the available space in the shelter. Can you help save a dog's life? We'd love to meet you!

12/30/2024

UPDATE: We have Rucho! He is safely out of the home of his abuser. Rucho is terrified of the male in his foster home, which makes sense since his abuser was a man. We can't even imagine what he has gone through. It's very sad, but Rucho is very loving towards women if given a chance to relax. We're looking for a single adult female home to adopt. We're moving him to a temporary female foster for now. Rucho is very underweight and will be seeing our vet next week. The only eye witnesses to the abuse are family members, and they will not testify about the abuse. At least Rucho is safe. We will rename him as well. If you're a single female in the Los Angeles or Orange County areas, please email [email protected]. We'd love to have you meet Rucho.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This is a joyful time of year for most of us, but there are many dogs that need our help. Can you be their savior?

Trigger Warning: We were contacted about this little Yorkie/Silkie terrier boy, who is being abused by his owner. Rucho lives in this sad, lonely area without a soft bed or toys. When his "owners" feel like having a little fun, they put a shock collar on him and watch him react. It's absolutely horrifying. They think it's funny. Rucho is a sweet, calm, well-behaved, healthy young dog that deserves better. We have been able to negotiate his surrender, but we need a foster home for him asap! Abusers frequently change their mind, and we need to find Rucho a foster home this weekend. Before reporting this, our primary objective is to get Rucho to safety. And for anyone who has ever tried to report animal abuse, it is extremely difficult to prove. And often, the abuser is just given a warning, and that's it. Ultimately, laws need to change, but at this moment, Rucho needs your help. Rucho is good with other dogs and children. He needs a place to feel safe and loved. Can you foster him? Rucho is about 2 1/2 yrs old and weighs less than 15 lbs. If you can't foster him, can you share his story? We need a foster home in the Los Angeles or Orange County area. Please email [email protected] If you can't foster, can you donate to Rucho's vet care?

12/05/2024

You deserve to be loved and adored, and Maggie would like to apply for the job! Maggie is a sweet young wheaten terrier who loves to walk. Maggie needs to be an only dog, but she loves people, toys, and snuggles. Maggie is in perfect health, fixed, vaccinated, chipped, and is house trained. Maggie is very smart and loving. She has a funny, happy personality and loves to cuddle. Maggie is looking for her forever person in the Southern California area. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to meet Maggie

12/02/2024

Roger is a gorgeous young dog rescued from a high kill shelter. He is very friendly and loves to play. If you have a dog that needs a playmate, Roger would like to apply! He would also be great with an active family. Roger would make a great jogging or hiking partner. Roger has had training and knows many commands. He has been neutered, fully vaccinated, and chipped. He weighs about 45 lbs.

11/25/2024

Meet Honey! She's a sweet senior girl who was discarded by her family. Literally discarded. A good Samaritan was walking on the street when a man in a truck pulled up and threw Honey out the window. He screamed, "I don't want her anymore," and then drove off. She was taken to the vet and fortunately, had only minor scrapes and bruises. We scanned for a chip and discovered that she had been adopted from a shelter many years ago, but they never registered her chip.
Honey deserves a home where she will be cherished. She's friendly to everyone, great with other dogs, and fully house trained! Honey is very loving and super smart. She's in good health but needs a dental, which we'll take care of prior to adoption. Honey needs a foster and forever home in the Los Angeles or Orange County area. Please DM or email [email protected] if you can foster or would be interested in fostering to adopt. If you can't foster or adopt, can you share Penny's story? She's in a temporary home for now, but we need to find a foster home asap!

11/15/2024

SAFE! We were contacted about 2 young Lab boys who were scheduled to be euthanized. Killed to make space in the shelter, NOT for medical or behavioral issues. They're happy, healthy and well behaved. The shelter said they must be picked up by 5 pm, NO EXTENSIONS. We couldn't rescue them without a foster home, so we rallied, called everyone we knew, posted them online, and begged for help. Fortunately, two amazing families stepped up to foster, and these sweet dogs are safe! Sadly, this happens every day. Every foster home saves a life. Can you foster a dog in need? People are worried that they'll be sad when the dog gets adopted. But isn't it worse knowing that so many great dogs are dying in the shelter because no one helped? With your help, we can make a big difference! Dm or email us if you'd be interested in fostering.

10/17/2024

Foster home needed in the LA or OC area! This happy, sweet boy is currently in the shelter. He's very friendly and loves to cuddle. We can rescue him if we can get a foster home. He will be neutered, vaccinated and chipped. He is a young dog, about a year old and weighs 33 lbs. Can you help save this cutie? If so, please message or email us at [email protected] Please share his story if you can't help. Fosters are the most important part of rescue. Every foster home saves a life. The rescue will cover all his bills, you just provide the love!

09/19/2024

Have you met our goodest boy Beau? This loving gentle boy is well-behaved, house trained, and healthy. He loves to give cuddles and snuggle by your side. Beau is friendly to everyone he meets and gets along well with other dogs when introduced properly. Beau needs a foster or forever home in the Southern California area. Please email [email protected] if you help Beau. Couch potatoes, please apply.

08/20/2024

Meet Zoe! She's an adorable young, purebred Boston terrier looking for a new home. Her mom loves her very much, but is elderly and cannot care for Zoe any longer. She's had Zoe since she was a puppy, and now she's 3 yrs old. Zoe is very affectionate and well-behaved. She loves to play but isn't hyper or overactive. Zoe doesn't have any destructive habits like chewing, digging or excessive barking. Zoe loves to sit by your side while you watch TV or work on the computer. She'd be perfect for anyone who works from home or is retired
Zoe is house trained, crate trained, and walks nicely on a leash. On Zoe's puppy photos she had the cutest pink spot on her nose, but its all filled in now. Anyone who's had a Boston terrier knows what amazing personalities they have. They're intelligent and very funny! Zoe will bring a lot of joy into any home.
Zoe has not been around young children, so we're looking for an adult home or a home with older children. Zoe is used to getting all the attention and should go to a home with either a submissive male dog or be the only dog in the home.
We're looking for a foster or forever in the Los Angeles or Orange County area. If you can’t foster or adopt, can you share Zoe's story?

07/03/2024

More dogs get lost on July 4th than on any other day of the year. A few quick tips: 1.Please create a quiet and secure safe space for your animals. 2. Make sure everyone is inside. 3. Exercise them early so they're tired when the fireworks start. 4. Play soothing distracting music. 5. Make sure guests don't leave doors or gates open. Have a happy and safe 4th and 5th of July! ❤️🐕❤️

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

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