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Dog Days Search & Rescue

An animal search and rescue organization created to assist in reuniting lost pets with their owners as well as saving stray or abandoned animals in need.

We have team members in Southern California & Middle Tennessee. Our experienced team not only has the passion and drive for search and rescue but they also have the skills! Working along with other rescuers in our field we have formed an exclusive team to help owners bring their pets home safely, along with catching and saving other stray, neglected or abandoned pets in need. Using the latest equi

pment and technology we will conduct search and rescues in a professional and compassionate manner. If you need our help, Dog Days Search and Rescue is here! Your support and contributions will enable us to help reunite lost & found pets and save homeless strays. Your generous donation will fund our mission and is tax deductible. You can donate via paypal, Venmo at DogDays-SAR or via mail to our P.O. Box at Dog Days Search & Rescue, P.O. Box 1511, Simi Valley, CA 93062

05/01/2026

❤️🐾🐾 December was a busy month for us! Two more littles are safe!

When we got the call for two little dogs seen hiding under a truck in front of a strawberry field in Oxnard, CA we could have never imagined how small these little dogs would be. When Justice arrived she spotted one of the dogs right away. He was hiding under the wheel of a truck with a for sale sign. Justice got out her trap and placed it right near the truck with the little dog watching her every move. As soon as she walked away, the little dog jumped up and went straight over to the trap, enticed by the smelly bait. A few minutes later and the dog was safely caught. Justice could see this little dog was a boy.

But where was the other dog? There were two in the picture that we saw when the dogs were reported. Just then, out of the corner of her eye, Justice saw a flash of brown cross the street and the black tip of a small tail disappear under a parked car. This little dog was even smaller than the first and seemed to be looking for her friend. Justice decided to leave the trap in place and place another trap right next to it in hopes the dog would come over to see her friend and be hungry enough to get in the other trap.

By now, there were some people watching who lived in the apartments across the street. Everyone waited in anticipation. Unfortunately, The little dog was too scared and headed off in the opposite direction.

Justice thought quickly and took off down the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street to catch up with the little one. When she got close enough she sprayed a yummy blend of barbecue scent hoping to lead the little dog back to where she wanted her to be and it worked! A few minutes later, both dogs were safely trapped.

No one in the area recognized the dogs. It was astonishing that both these dogs were found alive as small as they were in an area filled with coyotes and right next to a road.

They were reported as found to the shelter and placed on numerous lost and found pet pages, including local pages, the Ring Neighbors app, and NextDoor. Found posters were hung in the area they were found. So far, no one has claimed either dog.

Please contact us at Dog Days Search and Rescue if you recognize either of these dogs. They are on stray hold until January 8th, 2026. Proof of ownership will be required to claim.

To help us continue our mission to help lost and stray dogs, please consider making a donation to our cause. Dog Days Search & Rescue is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. ALL donations are tax deductible!!

PayPal:
https://dogdayssar.com/donate
Or Venmo -SAR
Or Zelle @ [email protected]
Donations can be mailed and we also can receive corporate donation matching gifts. Contact us for more details on donations.

05/01/2026

A beautiful shepherd left in the horrible weather. Thankfully people called us to help. Now it's your turn. Share her! Foster! Adopt!

04/01/2026

With the wind howling, branches snapping and debris flying all around, a gorgeous shepherd was curled up by a row of trees, trying to protect herself from mother natures show!

Reported on social media, this shepherd seemed to appear near Cal State University Channel Islands. She was seen darting across the road. Often people speed on this road as it winds to the small community, flanked on both sides by orchards and open space.

Residents, students, staff, and even campus police tried to help her. But if anyone came close, she would dart across the road. Animal control was called out but she wasn't about to let anyone catch her. Assuming that she waited, loyally for the one who left her there.

Our team went out to help! The night was cold and this road into campus is extremely dark. Justice and Jenn searched for her with the thermal scope. They needed to see where she was before setting a trap. Hours went by and they were getting tired. They did a drive again, the campus police said that if they drove back and forth enough, they would see her.

Finally, about 1 am they watched her meander slowly into the road. They watched as she ducked off the road and into the orchard. They knew now where to put the trap. They carried it along the orchard road, inching their way closer to where she ducked in for cover. They filled the air with liquid smoke smell and went back to the car to wait. The camera alerted "animal" many times and leaves blew thru, looking like running mice!

Finally, the real alert came and there she was, smelling intently trying to figure out where the aroma was coming from. Her stomach probably groaning from being hungry. She circled the trap, got a few nibbles and walked away. They were shocked! But knew she'd be back! It was so cold and the wind was still gusting unrelentingly.

Then thankfully, about 3 am, she was back and this time walked right in for the big bowl of steak in the back! She wasn't going to become road kill and she was safe!

She was a large dog, filling our 5' trap. She would be heavy. Thankfully Justice has a wheel attachment for the trap so she was loaded up and pushed out of the orchard.

Campus police arrived and they thanked us. They had tried for days to get her safe. They were happy we could help.

This gorgeous girl spent the night in Justice's garage and was a perfect house guest. She appreciated being out of the wind and the soft, cozy bedding that she was given. Sadly, she was not microchipped.

They took her over to Ventura County Animal Services to give her owner a chance to find her or her to find a new owner! She has NOT been reclaimed yet!

If you are looking for a large, shepherd with a calm demeanor, please go visit her. She will be available Jan 4th. Her id is A875827. She deserves a chance for a new forever home!

To help us continue our mission to help lost and stray dogs, please consider making a donation to our cause. Dog Days Search & Rescue is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. ALL donations are tax deductible!!

PayPal:
https://dogdayssar.com/donate
Or Venmo -SAR
Or Zelle @ [email protected]
Donations can be mailed and we also can receive corporate donation matching gifts. Contact us for more details on donations.

03/01/2026

For scared dogs that we have caught, our biggest fear is getting that text or call that they escaped again. The end of 2025 would unfortunately bring this scenario to life as Ebbie escapes yet again.

Knowing that the owner wasn't just calling to chit chat, Jenn answered the phone with fear in her voice. "Jenn, I hate this but Ebbie ran away from the pet sitter!". Her heart sank. Ebbie was a recent rescue who had escaped once before when being picked up from the vet. That time she was elusive and ran into the hills. It took us a few days to locate her but finally trapped her that time.

This time, during the holidays, a pet sitter let down their guard and she bolted out the door and once again into the hills. The GPS collar died too quickly in the bad service area and in activation mode. Ebbies owner flew home on Christmas Eve to try and get her home. Her young daughter would be crushed if she knew was missing.

Her owner did everything she could, trailing her daughter's dirty clothes back to the house, alerting neighbors, and alerting the ranch she was last caught on. But unfortunately, no one had seen her. The large storm had hit and it rained continuously for days, all while she hid.

We did set out a trap in the hills just in case she tried to come back. Then finally, she was spotted but way down the trail, on the opposite end of our trap. We were getting ready to move it closer to where she was and someone posted on Nextdoor a video of Ebbie running as fast as she could as a bike rider tried to stay with her. She ran fast in sheer terror in the road, following the mountain, winding thru the canyon. With luck on her side, Malibu Canyon Road was closed to traffic due to mudslides. She absolutely would not have made it if the road was open.

Thankfully, after being chased almost 4 miles away, she darted up the hillside via an old trail. The biker was able to pinpoint the location for us. Less than an hour after she made this incredible run, the canyon opened to thru traffic! Again our hearts sank as the thought of her trying to get back.

We only had one choice, to lug the trap up the hillside to where she had last ran to. If she continued, she would have hit the Malibu Backbone trail which essentially could have taken her anywhere!

We waited thru the night for the "animal detected" on our camera, but that notification never came. The next morning, her owner sat near the area. Just hoping that someone would see her.

Midday, her owner texted us, "I just saw her, she is heading towards the trap!".

This was good news but would she go into the trap after already being trapped once before? Some dogs never go back in. We had a 50/50 shot and we hoped she would.

Sure enough, Ebbie showed up, sniffed around but then the camera was silent. If she walked just 50 more feet, she would be back on Malibu Canyon Road. She would never survive. It was an agonizing 3 minutes but she came back! She sniffed and walked into the trap. We all cried with relief.

This girl has to be the luckiest dog ever!

We got her settled back at home with even more safety protocols. Once out of the trap, she wagged her tail at everyone and jumped up on the couch like nothing happened. 5 days, in the wild, soaking wet, wind blown, and paws sore, she survived.

As much as we love the family and Ebbie, we don't want to see them again in this capacity! No more adventures Ebbie. You're not a cat, you don't have nine lives!

Great job to our team on another one safe!

To help us continue our mission to help lost and stray dogs, please consider making a donation to our cause. Dog Days Search & Rescue is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. ALL donations are tax deductible!!

PayPal:
https://dogdayssar.com/donate
Or Venmo -SAR
Or Zelle @ [email protected]
Donations can be mailed and we also can receive corporate donation matching gifts. Contact us for more details on donations.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to All! 🎉 Ok, we couldn't help but jump on the AI trend for New Years! 🤣
Bagel, a stray dog we helped rescue early in 2025, also wanted to be a part of it and says Happy New Year to all of you! (Fyi, He is not a drinker). After no owners were located, he was fostered for several months, neutered and then adopted into a forever home with one of our own team members. He was named Bagel by one of our younger supporters, So yes, Bagel the Beagle is here to stay! Welcome Home Bagel!

We appreciate all of you and look forward to more rescues and help being given to those with no voice. The road for rescuers is tough right now with adoptions at such a low, we know this new year will be a tough one, as more dogs are lost, dumped and abandoned. We hope to tackle it with all we have, and with your help we should be able to do it!

Cheers to 2026!

Love, our Dog Days SAR Team.

30/12/2025

🐾🩷 We have the best supporters! Time and time again, you have stepped up to help us help the lost and stray or abandoned animals in need. Your continued financial support makes such a difference in the lives of so many. The stories are endless but here are some highlights!

🐾 Oreo, a dumped puppy, was saved after being dumped in a parking lot in a remote area of Tennessee with a broken pelvis ball. We were able to help him and get him to safety, knowing we could help with his medical. He got surgery, was fostered by our team and cared for during his recovery. He went to rescue and found a new forever home and family and is living his best and very spoiled life now. He got care and foster supplies, thanks to your monetary donations.

🐾 Mulligan was dumped and living in a golf course, dodging cars and fending for food to stay alive. Trapped by our team with equipment you helped us purchase, our team was able to secure him and offer him a better life. He was fostered by our own team member. Terrified of everything as he had no socialization, he went into training and he is now learning how to relax and be a dog. We did it with your generous monetary donations for food, training, gas, bait and equipment.

🐾 Scrappy was roaming a neighborhood as an outdoor dog for a year. Severely matted, one of the worst cases we have ever seen. Our team trapped him, had him vetted, treated him for heartworm, had him medically groomed and neutered. He was fostered for a week by our team then went to rescue to continue his foster care and heartworm rehab. Once done with treatment, he will find a loving indoor adoptive home, where he can continue his couch lounging. We helped him because you helped us.

🐾 Sunny was reunited with her 93 year old owner Norm after being on the run. This reunion was amazing and seeing these two back together gave us all the warm and fuzzies. Our team utilized our traps and cameras, bait and gas and other equipment, all paid for by your donations.

🐾 We continue to help abandoned and sick cats and kittens get medical, vaccinations, dewormed and spay and neuters. All because of your help with medical funds donated.

🐾 We continue to help elderly and low income with shots, spays & neuters, and cremation costs whenever possible. All because of your donations

🐾 We have helped reunite or get to safety, hundreds of lost, newly adopted or fostered dogs and cats.

Even as we end this year, our team has saved several dogs just this past week during the holidays, to make sure families are reunited and lost dogs are brought to safety. We are an all volunteer run team and could not do this without the funds for rescues, medical care, spays & neuters, equipment, training, insurance and supplies that you have helped us obtain each year.

With the help of our supporters and community, dogs like Oreo, Scrappy and Mulligan are safe and doing well. Kittens are no longer sick and living out on the street. Many loving families like Sunny's are hugging their lost pets we have brought back to them or assisted in getting home to them.

To help us continue our rescue work, please consider making a year end, tax deductible donation to our organization. Your donation will help us continue our mission to help other lost or stray animals in need!

Thank you for your continued support and we hope you follow us along as we ring in 2026 with a few more happy rescue stories still to come!

Ways to donate include:
🐾PayPal:
https://dogdayssar.com/donate

🐾Venmo -SAR (7778)

🐾Zelle @ [email protected]

🐾Corporate Matching

🐾Memorial donations

🐾Mail via PO Box (send us a pm)

25/12/2025

🎄🐾 Merry Christmas to all our supporters! From our families to yours, we hope you all have a wonderful day! Give all the rescues a very special Merry Christmas hug from us! Show us your dog or cat Christmas photos below in the comments if you have them!🎄

24/12/2025

🐾🐾Our Christmas wish this year is to help find Mulligan the best forever home possible!

Meet Mulligan aka "Mully". This sweet boy was found abandoned, living on a golf course for a month! No one ever came to reclaim him once caught. Mulligan was very shut down and was placed into foster to decompress. After months in foster and being placed in a training program, Mully is available for adoption!

Mulligan is
🐾Good with dogs
🐾Good with cats
🐾Good on leash
🐾Neutered and up to date on shots
🐾Crate trained
🐾 A great hiking buddy

Mulligan must have
🐾 Secure yard
🐾 Another confident dog in the house

Mulligan is timid by nature but learning to be a dog again. To watch him learn to trust and make such progress is so rewarding. Mully needs a hero. He needs someone willing to show him he can enjoy time with his person and trust in people, while they be patient and let him enjoy life in a home. He is a gentle guy, timid but wanting to be near.

Mully must have a patient owner and a companion dog who will show him the ropes. He is great with dogs and cats. His new home must be safe as Mully still has a desire for flight (not fight) so a secured yard is a requirement. He is also house broken and crate trained.

He is still with a professional trainer now and a few sessions will be included with his adoption to ensure he goes to the right home! If you are interested in adopting Mulligan, please message us here on FB or at [email protected]
Adoption fee, meet & greet, home check and contract required. Located in Los Angeles, CA

Thank you!

17/12/2025

🐾🐾Available for adoption!
Meet Mulligan aka "Mully". This sweet boy was found abandoned, living on a golf course for a month! No one ever came to reclaim him once caught. Mulligan was very shut down and was placed into foster to decompress. After months in foster and being placed in a training program, Mully is now ready for his forever home.

Mulligan is
🐾Good with dogs
🐾Good with cats
🐾Good on leash
🐾Neutered and up to date on shots
🐾Crate trained
🐾 A great hiking buddy

Mulligan must have
🐾 Secure yard
🐾 Another confident dog in the house

Mulligan is timid by nature but learning to be a dog again. To watch him learn to trust and make such progress is so rewarding. Mully needs a hero. He needs someone willing to show him he can enjoy time with his person and trust in people, while they be patient and let him enjoy life in a home. He is a gentle guy, timid but wanting to be near.

Mully must have a patient owner and a companion dog who will show him the ropes. He is great with dogs and cats. His new home must be safe as Mully still has a desire for flight (not fight) so a secured yard is a requirement. He is also house broken and crate trained.

He is still with a professional trainer now and a few sessions will be included with his adoption to ensure he goes to the right home! If you are interested in adopting Mulligan, please message us here on FB or at [email protected]
Adoption fee, meet & greet, home check and contract required. Located in Los Angeles, CA

Thank you!

13/12/2025

🐾❤️When a gate failed after some bad weather, sweet little Maru found herself on quite the adventure. Lost in a Murfreesboro, TN neighborhood, this adorable girl was on the run.

When the Shiba Inu Rescue reached out to our team for help a few weeks ago, Jo Ann responded. Maru was lost almost two hours away so Jo Ann made the drive and went out to meet with her owners on a Saturday. Her owners had been doing everything they could to find and secure her for weeks. They had passed out fliers, gone door to door, got the word out all over social media and the neighborhood. It was 24 days and she was still on the move.

Sightings had just started to come in although nothing was super consistent. Her owners had compiled a map and they and Jo Ann went over it in detail and a plan was put together. A Trap and camera was dropped in her last known location, which appeared to be the best option. This was a quiet rural property with a wonderful owner who gave us full access to whatever we needed to do.

Much to our surprise, while setting the trap that late Saturday afternoon, a sighting came in! Maru was only blocks away. We were on it immediately!

We all left the trap area in hopes she would come back through when it was quiet. With a second trap in the truck at the ready, we all made way to the latest sighting location. Maru was not there but we dropped that trap and a second camera just in case. We drove the area for a while but did not see her anywhere.

It was dark at this point and getting late. There was no sign of Maru at either location. She may be hunkered down for the night. The homeowners at the second sighting were super accommodating and allowed us to keep the trap and camera there overnight. They also said they had seen Maru earlier in the day in the small field behind their house and in the open small forest space between homes. Our hopes were she would show herself in the am. Jo Ann eventually made the long trek home that night.

The next morning came and we had zero sightings of Maru on camera or from anyone else overnight. Based on information from the second sighting, we felt she was staying close to this area so we focused on that. The homeowners were keeping a watchful eye for her as well.

Jo Ann drove out early and both traps were set and ready, with fresh smelly bait in each. At the second home, her and the home owner decided to move the trap farther out to the open space area. While they were walking out to scout out a location for it, the homeowner spotted Maru hiding in a grassy bush. She was very close and just watching. Both stopped and immediately turned around and walked away. They grabbed the trap and moved it within 50 feet of her. No eye contact and ignoring her presence. She remained still but was on high alert, curious and watching.

The next six hours would be spent watching Maru check out the trap and then disappear into the brush and walk around and then come back again. We watched her on camera and from inside the house. She could not see us.

In person Maru was extremely tiny, barely 20 pounds. She was skittish by nature and very hesitant of the trap itself. But she was hungry. She continued to sniff it at times, walking circles around it. She would occasionally walk across the field and lay in the grass behind another house just watching from afar. Then she would come back, sniff the smelly food and lay next to the trap. She would sit and look at the trap door as if to say, "nope, not falling for this"! This was her world and her feisty self was going to do what she wanted.

At one point, we refreshed the trap with some super smelly food and unexpectedly Maru ran up to Jo Ann at the trap area, almost as if to say here I am. She wanted to come to Jo Ann, but she was still too scared. We even tried getting her owners out because even though she was a newer adoption of a few months, they felt she might come to them, but that did not work and in fact, she stayed away for a while after that. No one was gonna boss her around. So we rebaited again and waited.

Then finally, after hours and hours of building up her confidence, Maru gave in. With hunger overcoming her fear, she slowly and hesitantly, walked into the trap. This little tiny girl was safe after 25 days!

Everyone was thrilled, from her owners to the homeowners who had so graciously let us all camp out at their house for 24 hours. Everyone rallied and eventually carried her in the trap into the house. She was surprised so many people were happy to see her. She would be going home finally.

Maru was happy to be back home, and just in time for Thanksgiving! First up was a bath after her journey running through anything and everything. She had crossed major streets, dodged cars and coyotes and somehow kept herself safe. She was less than a mile from home but had not ventured back to her home. We wish she could tell us all about her adventure.

Welcome Home Maru!

A big thanks to all those that helped us that weekend! The sightings and the care and hospitality of neighbors and strangers, helped us get Maru back home.

To help us continue our mission to help lost and stray dogs, please consider making a donation to our cause. Dog Days Search & Rescue is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. ALL donations are tax deductible!!

PayPal:
https://dogdayssar.com/donate
Or Venmo -SAR
Or Zelle @ [email protected]
Donations can be mailed and we also can receive corporate donation matching gifts. Contact us for more details on donations.

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