Friends of South Los Angeles Animal Shelter

Did you recently adopt or are fostering a shelter dog? We’d like to help set you up for success! As exciting as it is to bring your new dog home, the absolut...e best time to set your dog and yourself up for long term success starts from the moment the dog arrives. One of our Rescue partners, @bluemandog.inc, has put together a excellent resource with tips for bringing a new dog home. We take some important pointers from their page, New Dog Help, which you can read in full on their site https://bluemandog.org/new-dog-help/ When bringing a shelter dog (or any new pet!) home, you need to be mindful that everything is new to the dog including yourself and they don’t immediately understand that you adopted them to give them a great life. It’s going to take your new dog a bit to unwind from the tension of being at the loud, and oftentimes stressful, shelter. The most important thing is to have a very simple routine at first, including clear rules and boundaries. This is just as important as being loving, so set some basic house rules for your dog to follow from day 1, as it will help them understand what is expected of them in their new life. Establish the rules and routine you want (whether they’re allowed on the furniture/in the kitchen or not, when and where to sleep, when to eat, etc.), but don’t do much with them yet. As tempting as it is to snuggle your new buddy, it is so much more beneficial to give them plenty of space to decompress. Let them observe and process. Don’t take them to the dog-park yet, or to work, or to crowded cafes. Don’t let all your friends pet and cuddle and play with the dog just yet - it may not seem like it, but this is overwhelming for most dogs. All that can wait until the dog has had time to settle and adjust and learn to trust you (not to mention you’re getting to know your new dog!). Build those things up in increments. Remember, Making Friends Takes Time! Bringing a dog into a home with another dog or introducing your dog to new dogs, should be done slowly also! Making a new doggo friend is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and we wish you and pup all the joy in the world! *Image from rescuedogs101.com*

Three year old Bruit is RED ALERTED and URGENT!! Bruit entered the shelter as a stray in August and unfortunately, no one ever came for him. He is not ad...justing to shelter life too well and per staff notes, has been exhibiting poor kennel behavior. According to staff, he seems to be ok being leashed and unleashed, though he appears to be sensitive to being touched on or near his head. Bruit is also noted to be strong on leash and reactive (lunging and barking) toward other dogs when walking through the kennels. It does not look like Bruit has been out of his kennel for enrichment since entering the shelter, as his notes are only from intake and a medical exam. Since not much is known about his behavior, he needs an experienced adopter or rescue that can properly assess and address any behavioral quirks that he may have. Bruit is clearly stressed in the shelter and needs out ASAP!! If you can help set this kiddo up for success outside of the shelter environment, contact the shelter TODAY!! Bruit, #A1950511 3 yrs old ~ 79 lbs **The shelter is currently open by appointment only so please be sure to call/email ahead** South LA Animal Shelter Tues-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm 1850 W. 60th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047 tel: (323)565-2161, (888)452-7381 email: [email protected], [email protected] Friends of South Los Angeles Animal Shelter #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #shelterdogsrock #dog #bruit #adopt #foster #rescue #sharingiscaring #ittakesavillage #heneedsahero #behishero #southla #soladog #losangeles #choosehim #foreverhome #savealife #hecute #hisnameisbruit #blackdog #seenequalssaved

Reposting Liberty #A1759194 After posting her a week ago, 0 appointments to meet her and still at the shelter hoping for a safe exit. Red listed, needs out ASAP. Rescue only. Pledge, share, foster needed. Thanks a million!

Good News Update! The Los Angeles Animal Shelters ARE doing intakes of stray/lost animals now as well as injured or sick animals and owner surrenders. If you find unweaned kittens the shelter can connect you with a kitten rescue if you call. (Keep calling until you are connected with a rescue!). If you can "Shelter At Home" a found animal just sign up on the LAAS website http://www.laanimalservices.com/found-pet/ and start networking to find the pets owner. Please.. call the number below first to make arrangements due to Covid-19 or to reach the SLA Animal Shelter please call 1.888.452.7381 or 1.323.565.2161. If you have an emergency situation with a lost or injured found animal and you cannot reach the shelter... please go direct 24/7 and knock on the receiving door. Thank you!

ROO - ID#A1953854 https://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACT3.A1953854 My name is Roo and I am a spayed female, black and white Domestic Shorthair. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.... I weigh approximately 7 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Sep 26, 2020. If you choose to adopt this animal, you must have him or her examined by your veterinarian within 72 hours. Further veterinary care MAY be required at your expense. For more information or to make an appointment to meet me... please call 1.888.452.7381 or 1.323.565.2161. Thank you!

RESCUED! Sweet Shelly is safe with @apurposefulrescue Please DONATE to the rescue if you are able, they do amazing work!! Www.apurposefulrescue.org

Is he South LA Animal Shelter's #SexiestDogAlive? If you like the athletic, well-built, rough and rowdy type with the cutest little eyes, then YES, EINSTEIN i...s the dog for you! At 4 years old, this SOCCER STUD has got it going on, and needs a person who will spend time taming his rather rambunctious personality. But he's a good boy at heart, who has shown his #ShelterAunties that he WILL settle down for the right one. Could that be you? We hope so, because Einstein is recently back at the shelter and RED-LISTED following an adoption breakup. He loves his toys, and resource guarding is a bad habit of his. So, he bit someone who either wasn't aware or didn't know to be wary of that. Now, we know he can't just have everything he wants when he wants it, which is why Einstein needs a patient human or rescue who will invest time in the training it takes to teach him to do better. He's come a long way in the shelter, and can go even further in a loving home. Thank you to SLA Through My Lens for the editorial spread, and catch video of his ball-handling skills in the comments below! Available for adoption right now, TODAY. EINSTEIN #A1903436 #shelterdogsrock Chesterfield Square Center/South LA 1850 West 60th Street Los Angeles 90047 at Western and Slauson ~ Sun. 11-5 ~Tues.-Fri. 8-5 ~ 213.485.0303 ~ 323.565.2161

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Wiggly Octavia #A1955458 is a 6 year old

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RESCUED BY @apurposefulrescue SOS!! URGENT!! Shelly #A1954266... ***Per Medical, Shelly has until End Of Day 4pm on 10/24/2020*** Please help by posting pledges and sharing with and contacting rescues!! My name is Shelly and I'm a Brown and Black, Intact Female. I'm about 10 years old. I weigh 36 pounds. I arrived at the shelter as a Stray, Pick Up on 9/30/2020. Medical Alert: Senior; cataracts- decreased vision; chronic skin/ear infection; slow, ataxic gait; multiple mammary tumors. Full medical record available upon request. Behavior Note: At her kennel she is quiet but eager to approach you for attention. She walked right into my leash and out of her kennel. Shelly moves slowly and cautiously, appears to not see too well but I was able to walk her out to the small dog yard. Wasn’t bothered by other dogs when walking thru the kennels. She sniffed and explored on her own and occasionally sought out affection from handlers. Allowed me to pet and touch her all over. Easy to walk back and rekennel. Nice dog. Call 1.888.452.7381 or 1.323.565.2161. Thank you!

Adorable Kitty Kat needs a home!! Looking for an awesome cat? DONUT is currently in foster. She loooves people and so needs a home where she will have your company. According to her foster family, she likes to pick things up in her mouth and bring them to you, she likes to be carried around to look at things like your bookshelves and pictures, and she sleeps in the most ridiculous positions. Sounds like a very cool cat. Let me know if you want to meet her or call 888-452-7381! Her ID # is #A1936416

TIGERES - ID#A1921296 https://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACT3.A1921296 This animal is only available to 501(c)(3) rescue groups and is not available to the public as he or she requires further behavior modification. #rescuedog ... My name is Tigeres and I am a neutered male, brown brindle Mixed breed. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 9 months old. I weigh approximately 88 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Feb 24, 2020. For more information or to make an appointment to meet me... please call 1.888.452.7381 or 1.323.565.2161. Thank you!

TYSON - ID#A1929902https://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACT3.A1929902 My name is Tyson and I am a neutered male, black and white Mixed breed. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.... I weigh approximately 83 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Mar 08, 2020. For more information or to make an appointment to meet me... please call 1.888.452.7381 or 1.323.565.2161. Thank you!

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