This just in, not much time left for sweet, shy chubby cat GIZMO (AKA Cowardly lion) Needs Rescue today!!!!

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:(   HELP SAVE GIZMO aka THE COWARDLY LION! He needs rescue or adoption immediately!!!! We just received this information, apologize for such short notice. Photo not available because he's so frightened and confused. Even the flash scared him.
*From Joyce: I just spoke with Anna at the shelter this am.. Gizmo...

San Pedro, CA: Staff plea for PETEY, a beautiful & special young dog, only ONE DAY left!

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:( *From FB: This poor dog does not even have a name so I am temporarily calling him 'Pittie.' Pittie is NINE MONTH OLD and is a brown and white Pit Bull Terrier. This poor soul has not even had a chance at life yet! Pittie weighs 37 pounds and has been at Harbor Shelter since June 22, 2011. Pittie is only a pup with his entire life ahead of him. Please cross-post and tag for this little guy! He needs out ASAP as Harbor is EXTREMELY overcrowded!!!
FACEBOOK LISTING WHO IS HE? Name: PETEY, ID#A1224459, unaltered male, brown and white Pit Bull Terrier mix; app 10 months old; app 37 lbs; at shelter since 6/22/11 WHERE IS HE? Harbor Animal Care Center,

LA, CA: How Could Anyone Do This!! Help Her Find a Good Loving Home

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:( The photo just tears your heart out, but we can't ignore this little girl. This poor sweet dog was taken to Lancaster Shelter in California after being kicked so hard the vet had to remove her eye. She is out of time and needs to know that there are good, loving people out there that aren't cruel and heartless... WHO IS SHE? Name: unknown,ID# 3638102; Cocker Spaniel, female WHERE IS SHE? She's in the ISO at Lancaster Shelter, 5210 W. Ave. I, Lancaster, CA 93536  HOW CAN YOU HELP? Call the shelter at (661) 940-4191, give them ID# 3638102

Atlanta, GA: Kola, sweet 7 year old partially blind Rottie Needs Foster

 UPDATE: FOSTERED!  *From Christine: Kola, whose mom lost her job and her home, needs a foster home until his mom gets settled and then she will take him back.  This arrangement could end up being permanent, although her original intention is to take him back when she can.  Kola recently had a red growth on one of his eye removed which left him 75% blind in that eye.  His other eye is approximately 45% blind.  He gets along ok, but if it is dark, he does not see very well and looks for his owner and sister for comfort. This is a note from the owner who has to give him up due to financial issues:  "Kola my eldest rott is  a beautiful 7 year old rott, going grey, but a very good dog.

Owner Very Ill, Can No Longer Take Care of His German Shepherd Named BACKUP

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:(  L.A., CA shelter-super handsome PB german shep boy named BACK UP, house-trained, sits, good with kids & playful, only 2 years old, VERY adoptable!  *From Linda:  I was doing my rounds last week and noticed this STUNNING boy. He is 2 years old but acts like 6 months. Needs some leash training but very smart, will catch on quick. He was owner surrendered last week. Per owner, he was an indoor outdoor dog. House trained, knows how to sit,VERY GOOD WITH KIDS AND PLAYFUL. He was surrendered because his owner has cancer and could no longer care for him. His name is "Back up" ( No clue why but responds)

Owner Dumped Him at the Pound because He Had Fleas!

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:( WHO IS HE? The owner of this 4 year old male old cocker spaniel didn't want him anymore because he had fleas. He is a very loving dog!Name Unknown; male cocker spaniel, 4 y/o WHERE IS HE? Camden County Animal Shelter, NJ HOW CAN YOU HELP? If you are interested in adopting, fostering, or are a rescue that can get him out of the Camden County Animal shelter please call 856.401.1300. Facebook listing 

Kansas City: Abandoned and Neglected for Over a Year, Help Gizmo find a Furever Home

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:(  WHO IS HE? Gizmo, male Cocker Spaniel, 10 y/o, HW neg, mostly deaf, cloudy vision WHERE IS HE? Kansas City, KS HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please contact Bridget at bguth@msn.com or at 816-522-3555 OR Samantha (Sam) at samantha.gooch@gmail.com  If you can’t help him, could you please pass along to others who might be able to help this sweet boy?  Thanks so much. Linda  HIS STORY: *From Linda: Gosh, this is such a sad sad story. Gizmo is a 10 year old cocker boy who was abandoned with two other older dogs in a backyard. The original owner of the three dogs moved years ago and left the dogs with the tenants who were supposed to care for the dogs. They DIDN’T. They left them in the garage or outside, threw bags of food on the ground for them to eat, and the garage was covered with waste. They all were flea and tick infested and horribly matted-- but miraculously HW negative.  Finally a friend of the original owner became aware of the horrible...

UPDATE: IN FOSTER CARE BUT STILL NEED A PERMANENT HOME.

WONDERFUL UPDATE *From Monica: I have some fabulous news....after 6 long months (with an AMAZING foster mom) Roxy and Gizmo have a new forever home. Which I could not be more excited about! We had so many applicants and so many emails & calls. But, my foster group was really tough and they cut out all of the fruitcakes until the right family came along! So, thanks again for your help in trying to find my pups a home, I am extremely grateful. Bless you and your group for all that you do to help the animal community! UPDATE: ROXIE AND GIZMO ARE IN FOSTER CARE WITH A VOLUNTEER FROM ANGEL DOGS. THEY STILL NEED A PERMANENT HOME THOUGH. PLEASE RETURN FOR UPDATED CONTACT INFO.  *From Monica: I am in desperate need of help in finding a new home for my 2 dogs. Roxie - Female, black and tan min pin, 7.5 years old, approx 19 - 20 lbs, spayed  Gizmo - Male, chocolate and cream chihuahua, 7.5 yeards old, also 19-20 lbs, neutered --- I have had them since since I was able to take them about 8 weeks of  age. I am afraid that I may have to separate them, but am so hoping I do not have to. The reason I must find a new home is *my son is extremely allergic to them.* He has puffy, red eyes, sneezes, and has raised red rashes on his body daily, which he scratches intensely. I give him children's Claritin and he has gone through a number of prescription creams, which one is applied almost daily. I have waited as long as I can, waiting... MORE INFO AND PHOTOS

20 YEAR OLD KITTY NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:(  WHO AM I? I don't know my name, and I'm an old gal, been around for 20 years. I sure hope I don't have to spend my last days here. Will you take me home and let me live out my life with you? I still have a lot of loving and purring left to give someone and I don't take up much room. Name Unknown ID# A4316703; Female Cat; 20 y/o; Impound Date: 7/27/2011; click for more information http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/AdoptDetails.asp AnimalID=A4316703  WHERE AM I? Lancaster Shelter, Lancaster, CA
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please call the shelter at (661) 940-4191 and give them ID# A4316703 

WILL YOU HELP THIS BIG PUPPY FIND A HOME?

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:( BUZZ HAS BEEN AT THE SHELTER SINCE JUNE 4, TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR THIS PRECIOUS DOG. WHO AM I? My name is Buzz. I'm really scared because I'm not very old and my humans brought me here and left me. I don't understand why they didn't come back. I'm a good boy, and I love to play. Can I come home with you? BUZZ - IID#A4220665; Male German Shepherd; 10 months old; Intake date--6/4!!! Urgent! Click here for more information about Buzz:  http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/AdoptDetails.asp?AnimalID=A4220665 WHERE AM I? Downey Shelter, Downey, CA
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please call the shelter at (562) 940-6898 and give them Buzz's ID# A4220665

SWEET DAISY JUST WANTS TO GO HOME

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:(  WHO AM I? My name is Daisy. I don't know how I got here, but I promise to be a faithful companion if you take me home. Won't you give me a chance?  DAISY - ID#A4288212; Female GSD/x; 4 y/o; already spayed! Intake date--6/2!!! Urgent!  Click here for more info about Daisy: http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/LostFoundDetails.asp?AnimalID=A4288212
WHERE AM I? Downey Shelter, Downey, CA
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please call the shelter at (562) 940-6898 and give them Daisy's ID# A4288212

HELP MARNIE FIND A GOOD HOME

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:(  *From Linda:  i happened upon MARNIE online and called about her yesterday. i was told she came in as a stray and has a microchip but her owners never responded to the shelter's calls. i was told she socializes very well with other dogs and with cats too!   WHO AM I? My name is Marnie. I've been waiting here for my humans to come get me, but I guess they don't want me anymore. Please give me a chance to show you that I can be a good and loving companion and family member.  MARNIE - ID#A1217083; female Rottweiler/Lab mix; app 7 y/o; app 69 lbs; spayed; at shelter since May 27. Marnie's Pet Harbor listing: http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACT5.A1217083
WHERE AM I? West Valley Animal Care & Control Center, Chatsworth, CA HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please call the shelter at 818.756.9325