Kennels 2 Couches

03/30/2025

Where are the pittie lovers? I've got beautiful puppies ready for adoption soon. They're 7 weeks old now, and fostering in a family home in San Luis Obispo county. If you'd like to meet them or want more info please call 805-450-1010❤️

03/30/2025

Hey Tahoe area residents, I've got puppies for you! Mama Molly was rescued from a Southern California shelter, and little did we know when she went to her foster home in Tahoe that she was preggers 😳 Molly is a min pin mix, and I'm guessing Papa was a terrier. There are 3 females left, and they are 8 weeks old and just had their first vaccinations on Friday. If you'd like to meet them, please reach out 805-450-1010.

03/28/2025

Who's fault is it❓
The dog that bit?
The child that approached?
The parent that failed to prevent?
The owner/guardian that didn't recognise just how stressed their dog was around children?
Children are fast, unpredictable, loud and for some dogs...scary or even super exciting. Dogs can clamber to be closer and join in the action.
Things can escalate very, very quickly.
Your child has made a new friend (maybe you are now close with their parents from school or even kindergarten), and your child has been invited to a birthday party, for a play or another social occasion......Do they have a dog?
Are we ok with that dog or is something "just not quite right".
As a parent I had two rules for when my child spent time at another parent's house when I wasn't there....
I had to know the parents really (really!) well and I had to meet the dog that lived there.
We can't control everything in life, but we can make sensible decisions when it comes to children and dogs that can help prevent some very heartbreaking outcomes for all involved .

This is dog training educational handout is available through https://www.abcdogsnz.com/product-page/abc-dogs-nz-how-we-can-help-children-avoid-bites?srsltid=AfmBOoooneTZYKssGZydnFJDbSgPIiTBV90_ZdylFcNBnSNWO42v1LRv

03/28/2025

Incoming situation. I am looking for fosters, or ideally foster to adopt, for a few dogs. This is a quick post and I'll update more when I have some time later today. But I wanted to get these guys seen and plant some seeds. 805-450-1010 for more info. They are located in Ventura and San Bernardino counties currently.

03/21/2025

On a lighter note, how fun is it watching this puppy, Oliver, discover himself for the first time in a mirror. He went to his forever home yesterday and they are completely smitten with him. That's probably an understatement.

He has four sisters that look just like him that are also available for adoption in Lake Tahoe area. I'll post a picture of the whole litter in the comments, but this video is too cute to not share.

03/21/2025

When Trooper was born to Mama Minnie last summer, I knew he was going to have a hard time getting adopted. He had three things against him: He's a pitbull, he's a black dog, and he had a deformity In his front leg. Any one of those makes it hard for a dog to be picked by an adopter, let alone all 3. We gave it a try to see if he could keep his leg, but ultimately it slowed him down because it would get caught on things and make it harder for him to maneuver. So it was amputated, and he became a tripod. And he has thrived ever since!

Trooper not only lives up to his name, but he is so sweet, snuggly, dog friendly, kid friendly, cat friendly, He's a couch potato but loves to play as well. He's a big dude at 60 lbs, but he's medium to low energy. He deserves someone to pick him, he's been waiting quite a while for that.

He's fostering in Santa Maria, CA.. If you'd like more information about Trooper please reach out 805-450-1010.

03/19/2025

I'm tired, part 2

I have a dog that I made a split second decision to save because of information I received from people that were trying to help him. He's a very sweet dog, and he had a broken back leg. I inherited a foster opportunity that had already been set in place for him, I just didn't know it was a paid foster at that time. There was funding to cover the paid foster for at least 8 weeks because it was going to take that long to surgically repair the leg and let him heal, but that also depended on him getting his surgery right away. We lost about 3 weeks just trying to find a vet that would do it and for a reasonable rate and that really could make it happen. But it did and he's healing wonderfully.

Here's the tired part. All the money that was donated for him towards the surgery, towards his care, towards whatever he needed is not only used up, but I am approximately $900 upside down and into my reserves, and he still has several more weeks of recovery plus two more rounds of x-rays to make sure the healing is correct. I did post him on my social media to try and raise funds, but that generated a little traction and those funds have already been received and used. I don't have money to continue to support a paid foster. Trying to find any Fosters right now for even a perfect dog is not easy.

I need a foster for this gorgeous boy. I need a foster who can foster him for free because you have that time to give. He has 2 follow up appointments at a pet hospital in Redlands, CA. He is already neutered, he can be dog reactive but with the right introduction he's neutral. I don't know how he is with cats, but for the next several weeks he is on crate rest anyway. I cannot pay to transport him anywhere. I have got to reserve funds to cover not only his continued medical needs, but the needs for two litters of puppies that I still have, and seven other dogs that I have under my rescue who are long-term and still looking for their forever homes.

If you are in the Inland Empire area, closer to Redlands, and can foster this guy for probably 8 weeks please reach out. Everybody who meets him loves him, he is just that sweet. 805-450-1010

Yes I know, better pictures would have been more helpful, but sadly this is the best I've got.

03/17/2025

What do you see in this picture?
Always remember to get the facts before you make decisions.
This is a perfect example of " things are always not what they seem"

03/15/2025

That feeling you get when the weather finally clears!
Oh Marley❣️

03/11/2025

Update: adoption pending 3/30/25

This is a courtesy post for a young woman in my community who is looking to rehome her dog, Zuma. I know there is someone out there for Zuma between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. Please read more about Zuma.

She is 6 years old, and a collie, show, shepherd mix, around 35 pounds (images below). Zuma is truly the best dog anyone could ask for. She is fully crate trained and house trained. She's incredibly affectionate and gives endless kisses. She's been spayed and is up-to-date on all her vaccinations. As a "COVID pup," she does experience some anxiety, but once she receives a little love or a treat, she transforms into the warmest companion.

Zuma socializes well with children and families and gets along with other dogs after a proper introduction period. She's extremely intelligent and knows many commands. What makes her special is how she adapts to different situations – she'll happily chill with you at home or accompany you on adventures, always matching your energy level.

Ideal Home: Given her temperament, I believe Zuma would thrive in a more mellow environment than my current college town setting. She would benefit from a home where she has the freedom to explore, ideally with a yard or regular access to outdoor spaces. The hectic nature of my current situation, combined with the uncertainty following the fire, has been difficult for her sweet heart.

You can reach her person, Kaegan, at 310-775-5988. See comments for videos of Zuma.

03/10/2025

Update: puppy registry is here 👉 Dolly - Amazon Gift List https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2I5EWJ0QUAI7F

3/10: foster secured ❣️ They're moving to San Luis Obispo county this week.

I'm tired. I'm tired of scrambling. I'm tired of pleading. I'm tired of constantly having to pivot. I'm just so damn tired. And yes, I'm planning my exit. But I still have dogs that I'm solely responsible for. I'll do another post for the long term fosters that are waiting for their forever homes, but this post is about Dolly.

Dolly is sweet and has been a wonderful momma dog. She had a rough start when she first exited the shelter, and I had to pivot quickly to find her a new landing spot. Luckily a paid foster was able to take her, but it was supposed to be temporary. There was supposed to be a real foster home for Dolly and her puppies to stay through their eventual adoption. It's 5 weeks later, and I'm still pleading for that.

Right now they are in San Bernardino county. I'd like to keep them in Southern California, from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. They will need meet and greets, and good socialization. Their supplies will be provided! I just need a place where they can finish their development and stay until they're adopted. There are 8 puppies.

If you can help, please reach out. 805-450-1010

02/26/2025

Update: she's in a foster to adopt home for now. I'll update if it does not work out.

she's dog friendly!! See videos in comments.

Meet Mama Coco❣️ She was rescued after being found as a stray while in active labor, and delivered her first baby in the parking lot of the shelter she was taken to. Thankfully, the shelter got her to an overnight vet and she delivered two more puppies. Everybody was born healthy and the puppies have all since been adopted. Now it's Coco's turn.

She's very sweet, very affectionate and every bit of what you expect from a Frenchie. She is still a bit hopped up on hormones, which were hoping will subside soon after she has her spay. She has shown reactivity to other dogs, but the other day she took off across the park towards a German Shepherd and once she arrived at the shepherd she did ... Nothing! Nothing happened. So we are exploring her ability to be with other dogs after proper introductions.

Since her last puppy is ready to fly the coop it would be ideal if Coco could leave for her new home at the same time. It'll make her transition to her next chapter easier. She's in Santa Barbara, she's approx 3-5 years old, vaccinated, microchipped, and loves people! Please reach out if you'd like to meet her 🩷 805-450-1010

02/25/2025

And we think we have it bad here in California, at least we have communities and politicians that are actually trying to figure out ways to help support the overpopulation problem. Berrien county commissioners in Georgia, which doesn't even have that many dogs to deal with, voted to terminate their animal control officer who was instrumental in saving lives of the dogs that came into the shelter. They wanted her to just euthanize the dogs instead of giving them a chance to get homes. I don't know how many of my followers are in or around this area, but these commissioners should be put on blast for the pressure they put on her and the termination of her employment with the county.

02/12/2025