When Canine Adoption and Rescue League (CARL) found out that a pregnant dog was on the euthanasia list at a high-kill animal shelter, they quickly sprang into action. Volunteers arrived just in time to rescue the mother dog before she was euthanized. This sweet, expectant mother was then transported to Ventura and placed directly into a foster home. Fourteen days later, she delivered nine puppies. What could have ended in tragedy turned into a heartwarming success. Both the mother and her puppies were safe, being raised in a quiet, stress-free home.
This mother dog had been found abandoned in the desert, struggling to survive in the harsh heat without shelter. After she was picked up and taken to the shelter, it was discovered that she was pregnant. Due to the overcrowded conditions at the shelter, she was quickly placed on the euthanasia list. Thanks to CARL, the mother and her puppies were given a second chance. All of them have since been adopted into loving homes, and are now spayed and neutered to help control the dog population.
One year after their rescue, all ten dogs gathered for a one-year birthday party and reunion at CARL’s rescue property in Santa Paula. CARL is a non-profit, all-breed, no-kill rescue that has been serving the Ventura County community since 1996. Please visit CARL’s website at www.CARLdogs.org to see how you can help by donating, volunteering, fostering, or adopting.
With your help, CARL can save more lives and place dogs into loving, pre-approved homes. CARL relies entirely on charitable donations and is operated by volunteers. Here are the ways you can support CARL’s lifesaving mission:
- Venmo: name “carl dogs”
- PayPal or credit card: Visit www.CARLdogs.org
- Checks: Can be mailed to CARL, PO Box 5022, Ventura, CA 93005
