Saving Carson Shelter Dogs

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Saving Carson Shelter Dogs ❤️🐶WELCOME! OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE:
We help promote Carson Shelter dogs by filming videos of the CarsonFosters.com is a great resource.

🔹WHAT WE'RE NOT INVOLVED WITH:
● We are not associated with the shelter in any way.
● We don't pull dogs.
● We don't transport dogs
● We're not involved in the adoption of animals (Shelter phone #: ☎️ 310-523-9566)
● We're not involved in coordinating rescues nor do we get involved in the logistics.
● We are not involved with fostering. In a nutshell we're a tiny set of volunteers that do this on our own time with our own money with ONLY the dogs best interests in our hearts at all times. We've learned SO much since 2013 when we started posting photos/videos resulting in 1000's of dogs finding solid forever homes. But we continue to try to improve to help more dogs. If you found your dog from one of our videos please drop us a note to let us know! We're also on 🔸INSTAGRAM🔸YOUTUBE🔸TWITTER!
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⬇⬇HERE'S SOME POTENTIALLY HELPFUL INFO⬇⬇

🔹 😇FOSTERS😇 ARE NEEDED TO SAVE LIVES!
'HOW-FOSTERING-WORKS' 🎥 videos:
Pt1 (1 min): https://vimeo.com/furballtv/foster1
Pt2 (1 min): https://vimeo.com/furballtv/foster2
Pt3 (1 min): https://vimeo.com/furballtv/foster3

➡️ IF YOU WANT TO BE A ⭐️FOSTER⭐️:
If you live within 2 hours of LA & can foster a pet, please post your name & city you live in on the thread of the pet you are willing to help. Pets with foster offers have a much better chance of being rescued and rescue groups are often monitoring the messages. For more info from independent volunteers trying to help fosters connect with rescue groups:
💟 WEBSITE: CarsonFosters.com
💟 EMAIL: [email protected]
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🆘 EUTHANASIA 🆘 :
🔹Remember, we are NOT the shelter: Technically, dogs become 'at risk' for euthanasia at the end of the day on their 'Available Date' if they are sick, have behavioral issues or the shelter is at capacity & they don't have an adopter or rescue group commitment. Most often we are given the courtesy of 24-72 hours notice by the shelter to get the word out if they are considering euthanasia but that isn't always the case.
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🔹 🌐🌎OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTION INTERESTS:🌐🌎
We receive requests from all over the world from people wanting to adopt the dogs in our videos. Obviously we want all the dogs at Carson out ASAP (if it's going to a legitimate adopter/rescue group) but if you're out-of-state just know that your local animal shelter will have lots of dogs just like the ones in our videos and they probably have less promotion 😢. So please check your local shelter first. There's no shortage of dogs in need around the world. If your heart is set on a pup in a video we suggest you first contact a local rescue group in your area to assist you. Then post in that dogs comments section who you are, the name of your rescue group, your location, and specifically what assistance you need (i.e. pulling, vetting and boarding, transport or if you will handle the transport, etc). Many rescue groups & networkers are on our threads and may be able to assist in connecting you with a Carson Shelter affiliated rescue group who is in the position to help. Please note, typically the funds necessary to save a dog from the shelter (boarding, transport to boarding, vetting, etc.) are the responsibility of the out of state rescue, but you would work that out directly with local rescue that assists you.
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🔹⭐️ CARSON INTERVENTION PROGRAM:
💟 WEBSITE: CaptainCare.org
Captain Care/Capitán Cuidado Intervention is dedicated to keeping dogs out of shelters by helping owners in financial need with pet food, minor vet care, or shelter fines so their stray dogs can return home.
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🔹 LA COUNTY APPROVED RESCUE GROUPS:
If you're interested in adopting a dog that is labeled ❤️'RESCUE ONLY'❤️ or if you're interested in adopting from out-of-state, here is a listing of Active Adoption Partners (aka 'Rescue Groups') for LA County:
💟 ADOPTION PARTNERS: https://bit.ly/2WOssY0
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🔹DIRECTORY OF RESCUE GROUPS BY STATE:
💟 www.animalrescuedirectory.net
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🔹NOTES ON BLOCKING PEOPLE:
Since day 1 we've had only the dogs best interests at heart and we will not hesitate to block anybody we feel is hurting a dogs chances of finding their forever home. We have no time or interest in being a part of any drama that takes away from the task at hand: Helping these dogs find legitimate homes.
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🔹BEWARE OF CON ARTISTS
There are con artists in every walk of life. Unfortunately that includes animal rescue 😢. PLEASE DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE and research anybody you're considering giving money to. Most rescue groups are fantastic so please don't be discouraged from donating/pledging but there are bad actors that take advantage of these defenseless creatures to profit from the heightened emotions surrounding the situation. Their behavior destroys trust, costing legitamate Rescue Groups precious donations and thus causing more dogs to die. Please be careful.

✅ARTICLE: 'Why is Animal Rescue Rife with Con Artists::
https://bit.ly/2JuWUmI

✅CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL EXAMPLE:
https://bit.ly/2Js01fh

10/24/2026

🔴Final Notice🔴

🔴Needs Foster and Rescue🔴

✳️ Vader ✳️

He’s about seven years old. He was found near 3400 W. 85th St. in Inglewood and he was wearing a blue harness. He is super sweet once he gets to know you, but he is cautious around new people. He was very nervous during his assessment.

Once the leash was on, he exited the kennel on his own and proceeded to make his way to the
catch pen with a moderate pull on the leash, bypassing his neighboring kennels. Vader remained tense and observant inside the catch pen, flashing his teeth when the runner when attempted to collar him. An Assess-a-Hand tool was used to assess his threshold before attempting direct handling, but Vader continued to flash his teeth his teeth as the tool gently made
contact around his face and neck area. A collar and leash were cautiously placed on him while he maintained the same demeanor. He was then allowed into the yard, where he immediately became overwhelmed by the other dogs, flashing his
teeth to signal his need for personal space. He continued to avoid, backing into a corner and responding defensively. Vader was separated from the group as he was unable to coexist peacefully with the other dogs. Once the session concluded, he
remained in the yard to begin the handling assessment. The handler approached slowly and took Vader’s leash to begin the assessment. Vader stood tensely with
his tail tucked, tolerating handling of his ears, mouth, abdomen, tail, and legs. However, he showed sensitivity to touch, flinching and curling his lips in response to contact without escalating further. Once the session concluded. He was returned to his kennel without incident. Due to his limited socialization and handling sensitivity, Vader is currently Rescue Only

🔹Pit Bull
🔹Male 🔹AGE: 7 years old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-09-20

🔹ON HOLD UNTIL: 9/30/2026
🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

🟣 CAN YOU FOSTER? If you’re in LA, OC, San Bernardino or Riverside County and would like to apply to foster a Carson pup, please complete the online foster application in our bio or vi

10/24/2026

🔴Final Notice🔴

✳️FATTS ✳️

She’s nine months old and she was surrendered with her sister Lady (adopted)A5800560 and Brother Poppas A5800550 click on their ID numbers and you’ll see a video of them playing together before lady was adopted.

Fatts A5800561 (Intact) was at the rear of the kennel with a timid demeanor, unwilling to approach when the runner arrived. The runner was required to fully step into the kennel in order to leash Fatts; however, she refused to exit on her own. She began to pull back on the leash as the runner attempted to slowly guide her out of the kennel. Once outside, Fatts became overwhelmed in the kennel environment, so she was transported to the catch pen in a roll cart. She received a collar and leash without issue inside the catch pen. After entering the yard, she isolated herself from the other dogs, appearing fully shut down in a corner of the yard. She allowed herself to be petted by the handler, maintaining a timid demeanor during the interactions. For the rest of the session, Fatts remained in the same area, showing no interest in the other dogs, though tolerating them when they approached to sniff her. Once the session concluded, Fatts was taken back to her kennel in a roll cart, as she continued refusing to walk on leash. Due to her nervous nature and lack of leash training, Fatts could benefit from confidence-building training.

🔹Australian Shepherd
🔹Female 🔹AGE: 9 months old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-09-12

🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1656153846066509

10/23/2026

🔴Final Notice🔴

✳️POPPAS ✳️

He’s just 10 months old and he surrendered with his sisters Lady (adopted)A5800560 and Fatts A5800561 click on their ID numbers to see a video of them playing before lady was saved.

Poppas was placed in a roll cart and was taken to the catch pen. Poppas was collared/leashed using a slow approach and was guided into the play yard. Poppas displayed a hunched tense body, closed mouth, ears back, tucked tail, and soft eyes. He allowed the dogs to sniff and gather around him but appeared tense/uncomfortable. Poppas laid down by the entrance and did not move/interact with other dogs. Another dog with a similar timid demeanor entered the yard and laid down beside Poppas. They remained by the entrance for some time and eventually Poppas got up to explore. Poppas sniffed/marked various locations but remained wary of the other dogs in the yard. As he explored the yard Poppas exchanged greetings with other calm dogs but did not engage in play. Poppas continued to explore and briefly socialize with other calm dogs. On occasion Poppas allowed the handler to pet him but appeared timid upon initial approach. Poppas maintained a calm/timid demeanor displaying no play style at this time. Poppas could benefit from further socialization/confidence building/on leash training. Poppas is ok for public adoption Adults Only required at this time medium energy level calm dogs required at this time.

🔹Australian Shepherd
🔹Male 🔹AGE: 9 months old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-09-12
🔹OTHER HOLD
🔹ON HOLD UNTIL: 9/12/2026
🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1093337226929535

10/23/2026

🔴Needs Foster and Rescue🔴

🔴Final Notice🔴

✳️MARLEY ✳️

She was brought in by the owner, who said negative things about her behavior and from the description of the incidents it sounds like she was in an inconsistent home.

MARLEY-A5798050 is Ready To Go Home with Disclosure of Known History of Aggression for handling sensitivity + resource guarding behavior in-kennel

She’s eight years old and beautiful.

🔹Siberian Husky
🔹Female 🔹AGE: 8 years old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-08-29

🔹ON HOLD UNTIL: 8/29/2026
🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1634752178214222

10/23/2026

🔴Final Notice🔴

✳️ Lenny ✳️

He was found around 21400 South Figueroa St. and he’s about a year old

Lenny was in the play yard prior to the assessment and was given time to decompress. Lenny displayed a neutral body, closed mouth, natural ear set, neutral tail position, and soft eyes. With some coaxing Lenny approached and allowed petting. The handler was able to examine Lenny’s ears, mouth, abdomen, back, lower extremities, and tail. Lenny appeared tense and uncomfortable with his lower extremities being examined. He pulled his limbs away and growled when attempting to lift/examine his paws. Lenny was leashed/returned to his kennel without incident. Lenny is recommended to be made available for public adoption Adults Only Required (+khoa handling sensitivity lower extremities) medium energy level no other dogs recommended.

🔹Siberian Husky
🔹Male 🔹AGE: 1 year old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-09-14

🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2235186933751535

10/23/2026

✳️ ✳️

He’s beautiful. He weighs 84 pounds and he was found near 3800 Monteith Dr.

🔹Pit Bull
🔹Male 🔹AGE: 5 years old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-10-09
🔹STRAY WAIT
🔹ON HOLD UNTIL: 10/13/2026
🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1107299055282403

10/23/2026

✳️KOBY ✳️

He was brought in back in August and his owner was trying to secure housing for both of them, but it looks like time ran out and now he is becoming available for adoption and he will need help quickly. He has very calm, sweet gentle, adorable energy.

Assessment
The session concluded early due to Kobe’s offensive behavior, and he was returned to his kennel without incident. A home without other dogs and impulse-control training it is strongly recommended.

🔹Pit Bull
🔹Male 🔹AGE: 4 years old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-08-26
🔹AV PEND SN
🔹ON HOLD UNTIL: 10/3/2026
🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2173703420696584

10/23/2026

🔴Final Notice🔴

🔴Needs Foster and Rescue🔴

✳️ Billie ✳️

He is about a year-old and he weighs about 70 pounds. He was found very close to the Shelter on Victoria Street.

Once he was safely collared, he
entered the yard and was tense during his greetings. He kept to himself and stood by the edge of the yard. He was
uncomforted being sniffed and would slightly tense up anytime the dogs approached him. He growled at the handler
anytime she got near him. After some time he slightly settled, he began to sniff the dogs. He appeared more interested in
them, his body was neutral, his eyes were softer and his tail was neutral with no wag. He continued to growl at the handler.
Overall, Billie was tolerant of the dogs and does not have a playstyle at this time.

10/22/2026, 2:55:16 PM by SCSD
Billie A5804864 was moved to the side yard to proceed with his handling assessment. He growled at the handler anytime she walked over to him, he tensed up, his eyes were wide with dilated pupils, and his tail was low with no wag. He kept distance from her. He ran from her anytime she tried to grab his leash. When she was able to grab his leash, she had the second handler hold onto him. He was wary and uncomfortable being pet. His body flinched anytime she pet him, he was concerned and nervous. Overall, Billie was selective of being pet. Due to handling sensitivity Billie will be rescue only.

🔹Pit Bull
🔹Male 🔹AGE: 1 year old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-10-08
🔹STRAY WAIT
🔹ON HOLD UNTIL: 10/13/2026
🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

🟣 CAN YOU FOSTER? If you’re in LA, OC, San Bernardino or Riverside County and would like to apply to foster a Carson pup, please complete the online foster application in our bio or visit carsonfosters.org

10/23/2026

✳️ ✳️

He’s nine years old and he was found near 700 Warren Ln., Inglewood

🔹Staffordshire
🔹Male 🔹AGE: 9 years old
🔹ARRIVED: 2026-09-26
🔹STRAY WAIT
🔹ON HOLD UNTIL: 10/1/2026
🔹Carson Shelter - 310-523-9566 for INFO
🔹Mon-Sat 11-5pm, Closed Sunday
🔹216 W Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248

https://www.facebook.com/reel/4682399188659591

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