Greatful Rescuers of Wonderful Lives (GROWL)

12/12/2024

UPDATE: CHARITY was euthanized by OC Animal Care 12/13/2024 💔

CHARITY is on the EUTH LIST at the ORANGE COUNTY, CA SHELTER. She needs a RESCUE COMMITMENT by 5:00pm on 12/12/2024 or she WILL BE EUTHANIZED.

CHARITY is a 10 year old, 44 lb., English Bulldog/Staffordshire Terrier mix that came into the Orange County shelter on 11/27/2024 as an owned stray from the City of Tustin.

CHARITY was out running loose in the neighborhood with a Rottweiler when they encountered two other dogs. The 4 dogs got into a scuffle and the owner of the other dogs was bitten by the Rottweiler when they were trying to break up the fight. CHARITY was subsequently surrendered to the shelter.

At the shelter, CHARITY has been friendly with staff. She did well during her intake exam and vaccinations, and has been easy to take in/out of her kennel.

There is currently an open investigation to determine if CHARITY should be declared potentially dangerous/potentially vicious because of her participation in the attack on the two dogs.

Is CHARITY guilty by association? Should she lose her life because of this incident? Please watch her videos and decide for yourself.

* full shelter notes in comments

Video #1: https://youtu.be/qW5VtPR6whs

Video #2: https://youtu.be/nEx67e5GUG4

If your rescue organization can help CHARITY, please email: [email protected]
[email protected]
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CHARITY
A1897909
Comments: Needs Rescue Now!
Status: Rescue Behavior
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Kennel: 102
S*x: Female
Age: 10 years
Weight: 44.00 lbs
Breed: Eng Bulldog/Staffordshire Mix
Color: Black & White
Intake Date: 11/27/2024
Review Date: 12/12/2024
Jurisdiction: Tustin

OC Animal Care
1630 Victory Rd.
Tustin, CA 714-935-6848
www.ocpetinfo.com

26/11/2024

UPDATE: REGGIE was euthanized by OC Animal Care 11/27/2024 💔

REGGIE is on the EUTH LIST at the ORANGE COUNTY, CA SHELTER. He needs a RESCUE COMMITMENT by 5:00pm on 11/25/2024 or he WILL BE EUTHANIZED.

Those ears, though. Check out those ears..!!!

REGGIE is a 3 year old, neutered PitBull that came into the Orange County shelter on 10/15/2024 as a stray from the City of San Juan Capistrano.

REGGIE was initially a bit skeptical of people when he was impounded but after a few days, he loosened up and was taken out of his kennel by a staff member. He was taken for a walk and to the play yard, and did well. He took treats gently, solicited attention and allowed touching/petting all over. He was neutered and placed up for adoption.

Just a few days ago, staff took him out to get some better pictures and videos to use to help promote him for adoption. Unfortunately, he became overstimulated and quickly chewed through a leash and then reportedly began lunging towards staff. A catch pole was used to walk him to a kennel and he was placed on the euthanasia list.

* full shelter notes in comments

Video: https://youtu.be/7ZHkNrxVOfU

If your rescue organization can help REGGIE, please email: [email protected]
[email protected]
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REGGIE
A1892259
Comments: Needs Rescue Now!
Status: Rescue Behavior
Intake Type: Stray
Kennel: 117
S*x: Neutered
Age: 3 years
Weight: 56.00 lbs
Breed: Pit Bull
Color: Fawn & White
Intake Date: 10/15/2024
Review Date: 11/25/2024
Jurisdiction: San Juan Capistrano

OC Animal Care
1630 Victory Rd.
Tustin, CA 714-935-6848
www.ocpetinfo.com

26/11/2024

UPDATE: MOZART was euthanized by OC Animal Care 11/27/2024 💔

MOZART is on the EUTH LIST at the ORANGE COUNTY, CA SHELTER. He needs an ADOPTER or RESCUE COMMITMENT by 5:00pm on 11/26/2024 or he WILL BE EUTHANIZED.

MOZART is a 7 year old, neutered German Shepherd/Norwegian Elkhound mix that came into the Orange County shelter as a stray after he was found on 10/21/2024 wandering down the street with his leash still attached in the City of Orange.

MOZART has been a friendly dog with people and other dogs since he arrived at the shelter. He knows how to sit as can be seen in the videos below.

MOZART has a large, firm, relatively mobile, subcutaneous perianal mass. Surgical removal of the mass is quite risky since it seems to be intramuscular.

Please see Mozart's below medical history for further information/details. If your organization can help this handsome boy, please let us know! Mozart is also up for public adoption.

More updated information: MOZART has a large firm mass growing near his a**s. It is deep under layers of muscles and is painful to the touch. It has been growing progressively since he arrived at the shelter. The mass was initially about 6cm in size and is now about 10cm. Although MOZART is able to defecate on his own, the mass is now starting to open. The main concern with this mass is that it’s likely a malignant tumor and it appears it could be affecting his ability to control his bowel movements. Given the nature of this mass, it is not surgically resectable without more advanced diagnostics and seeing a specialist.

MOZART is currently available to rescue groups and for public adoption to someone who has resources and is willing to provide him the medical care that he needs.

* full medical notes in comments

Video #1: https://youtu.be/Ukw3NITxz4w

Video #2: https://youtu.be/K83s4tylB8E

Video #3: https://youtu.be/SWLKrB1YWec

If you are interested in adopting MOZART, or if your rescue organization can help him, please email: [email protected]
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MOZART
A1892935
Comments: Perianal Mass
Status: Medical
Intake Type: Stray
Kennel: 108
S*x: Neutered
Age: 7 years
Weight: 74.00 lbs
Breed: German Shepherd/Norwegian Elkhound Mix
Color: Sable & Black
Intake Date: 10/21/2024
Review Date: 11/26/2024
Jurisdiction: Santa Ana

OC Animal Care
1630 Victory Rd.
Tustin, CA 714-935-6848
www.ocpetinfo.com

25/11/2024

UPDATE: RIPLEY was RESCUED by It's The Pits Dog Rescue 11/29/2024 ❤

RIPLEY is on the EUTH LIST for DERMATITIS at the ORANGE COUNTY, CA SHELTER. She needs a RESCUE COMMITMENT or ADOPTER by 5:00pm on 11/24/2024 or she WILL BE EUTHANIZED.

RIPLEY is a 6 year old, spayed, PitBull that came into the Orange County shelter on 02/27/2024 as a stray from the City of Lake Forest.

RIPLEY did well for her intake exam and has been friendly, sweet and good motivated. She has done well with staff and volunteers, and is good with other dogs.

RIPLEY arrived at the shelter with severe dermatitis. She was started on treated right away. She has been given repeated rounds of antibiotics with no response. A round of steroids was initiated to try to combat the dermatitis in September, with no response. Ripley's long acting allergy injections were repeated in March , April, and August. She showed some slight improve but her dermatitis would never completely go away. RIPLEY has trialed antibiotics for many weeks at a time. Every time, her skin is minimally responsive but will immediately flare up when not being treated. It appears she has a severe allergic dermatitis. The shelter says they are unable to do an appropriate food trial to rule out food allergies with a hypoallergenic diet as they don't have the resources or confirm the reliability of her not getting into other foods. RIPLEY would benefit from a dermatologist and additional diagnostics such as blood work and skin testing to check for any underlying illness which may be causing the dermatitis.

RIPLEY is currently available to rescue groups. She is also available public adoption if someone has the resources and is willing to continue her lifelong care.

Video #1: https://youtu.be/B91q6DHfWRU

Video #2: https://youtu.be/RWLEpxRzYBA

Video #3: https://youtube.com/shorts/J5XCJBoFz1k

If you are interested in adopting RIPLEY, or if your rescue organization can help her, please email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

RIPLEY
A1856204
Comments: Needs Rescue! Dermatitis, Heart Murmur
Status: Medical
Intake Type: Stray
Kennel: 500
S*x: Spayed
Age: 6 years
Weight: 69.00 lbs
Breed: Pit Bull
Color: Blue & White
Intake Date: 02/27/2024
Review Date: 11/24/2024
Jurisdiction: Lake Forest

OC Animal Care
1630 Victory Rd.
Tustin, CA 714-935-6848
www.ocpetinfo.com

23/11/2024

UPDATE: RESCUED by Paw of Duty Lodging Inc 11/24/2024 😊

REX is on the EUTH LIST at the ORANGE COUNTY, CA SHELTER. He needs an ADOPTER or RESCUE COMMITMENT by 5:00pm on 11/24/2024 or he WILL BE EUTHANIZED.

⚠️ REX is one of 3 kennel stressed dogs that are scheduled for euthanasia at the Orange County shelter..!!

REX is a 5 year old, neutered, German Shepherd that came into the Orange County shelter as a stray on 03/27/2024 from the City of Santa Ana. The shelter was able to locate got his owner who said they could no longer care for him, so he was surrendered to the shelter.

REX'S former owner said that he does great with people of all ages, is crate trained, has had a few sessions of one-on-one training and knows basic commands. They also reported that REX bit another dog resulting in stitches and once tried to bite a person.

REX needs to get out of the shelter environment.!!! He is stressed out, pacing in his kennel nonstop, and has lost 10 lbs since he entered the shelter despite eating well. Behavior modifying medication has not helped.

* full shelter notes in comments

Video #1: https://youtu.be/qZ2P1m-Qe8E

Video #2: https://youtu.be/_7hhE3BHXCk

If you are interested in adopting REX or if your rescue organization can help him, please email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

REX
A1859721
Comments: Kennel Stress
Status: MEDICAL
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Kennel: 414
S*x: Neutered
Age: 5 years
Weight: 65.50 lbs
Breed: German Shepherd
Color: Black & Tan
Intake Date: 03/27/2024
Review Date: 11/24/2024
Jurisdiction: Santa Ana

OC Animal Care
1630 Victory Rd.
Tustin, CA 714-935-6848
www.ocpetinfo.com

19/09/2024

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING ANY AMOUNT TO HELP WITH DOG FOOD COSTS.
PAYPAL: [email protected]
VENMO: GROWL@GROWLOR
WE ALL THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US OVER THE YEARS .
We have had to stop intake of dogs .
We still have dogs we need to Rehome and some dogs who would be considered sanctuary dogs .
As some might know we rescued quite a few dogs with behavioral issues , seniors , cancer.
The amount of money it's costs now to buy food weekly is over 300 dollars since we don't buy the cheaper food can't afford the expensive .
Thank you again . Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and families.
Looking to Foster or Adopt please message us .
❤️

19/09/2024

DEVORE SHELTER , DEVORE CALIFORNIA

UPDATE: RESCUED

**ON EUTH LIST: CAN BE PTS AT ANY TIME**

MONA LISA - ID (available 9/21/24)
**MEDICAL WAIVER REQUIRED**

Located: Devore Shelter
Description: I am a white and brown, unaltered female, who looks like a Pit Bull Terrier.
Age: I am estimated to be 1 year old.

More Info: I am in kennel D 33.
I have been at the shelter since Sep 16, 2024.

I was found near 26000 Blk Highland Ave in Highland.

Shelter information
Location: San Bernardino County - Devore Shelter
Phone Number: (909) 386-9820
Address: 19777 Shelter Way
Devore, CA 92407
Rescue coordinator email:
[email protected]

18/09/2024

SANBERNADINO CITY SHELTER CALIFORNIA

‼️ URGENT 9/18/24 - These dogs can be killed at any time.

These dogs are Adoptable w/ medical waiver:
Phantom
Auggie
Aries
Asoka

These dogs are Rescue Only:
Paisley
Gunner - transferred back to Big Bear Shelter
Gordo
Brian
Lucy
Sydney
Laura - transferred back to Big Bear Shelter
Zeke
Cody
Summer

Individual posts can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.675484798035783&type=3&mibextid=Nif5oz

Location: San Bernardino County - Devore Shelter
Phone Number: (909) 386-9820
Address: 19777 Shelter Way
Devore, CA 92407
Rescue coordinator email:
[email protected]

18/09/2024

ORANGE COUNTY TUSTIN CALIFORNIA

UPDATE: RESCUED by My Best Friend Rescue 09/18/2024 ❤

CHOWDER is on the EUTH LIST at the ORANGE COUNTY, CA SHELTER. She needs a RESCUE COMMITMENT by 5:00pm on 09/16/2024 or she WILL BE EUTHANIZED.

CHOWDER is a 2 year old, spayed, PitBull that came into the Orange County shelter on 09/04/2023 when she was found wandering around near 1st St. and Tustin Ave. The finder had no issues catching her and taking her home. The finder kept her for a few days while looking for her owner and noted no negative behavioral issues. The finder said CHOWDER did well with the children in the home.

CHOWDER was a bit nervous during intake and bit the scanner and was screeching when she was being scanned.

Staff hasn't had any issues taking her out of her kennel and walking her around the shelter or taking her to the play yard, but her behavior towards other dogs is concerning. CHOWDER has been lunging, snarling, snapping and charging towards other dogs when she sees them.

CHOWDER needs a rescue that has a foster with no other dogs, or a way to keep her safely separated from other dogs in the home.

* full shelter notes in comments

Video: https://youtu.be/Lo_nEeCsX-g

If your rescue organization can help CHOWDER, please email: [email protected]
[email protected]
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CHOWDER
A1886057
Comments: Dog-Dog Issues
Status: Rescue Behavior
Intake Type: Stray
Kennel: 110
S*x: Spayed
Age: 2 years
Weight: 28.00 lbs
Breed: Pit Bull
Color: White & Brown
Intake Date: 09/04/2024
Review Date: 09/16/2024
Jurisdiction: Santa Ana

OC Animal Care
1630 Victory Rd.
Tustin, CA 714-935-6848
www.ocpetinfo.com

18/09/2024

DEVORE SHELTER CALIFORNIA

UPDATE: ADOPTED

BRIDGETTE - ID (available 9/17/24)

Located: Devore Shelter
Description: I am a white, unaltered female, who looks like a Great Pyrenees.
Age: I am estimated to be 6 months old.

More Info: I am in kennel D 37.
I have been at the shelter since Sep 12, 2024.

I was found near Vermont St in Muscoy.

Shelter information
Location: San Bernardino County - Devore Shelter
Phone Number: (909) 386-9820
Address: 19777 Shelter Way
Devore, CA 92407
Rescue coordinator email:
[email protected]