Santa Barbara Vizsla Rescue

11/06/2021

URGENT: PLEASE OPEN YOUR HOME 🏡 AND HEART ❤️ THIS THANKSGIVING 🦃 TO SWEET SENIOR HOLLY!

Holly is a beautiful sugar faced purebred Vizsla who has enjoyed a loved life with one family for 10 years. Due to a health tragedy, Holly’s family has had to return to Hungary. A kind friend has been caring for Holly but she works long days and poor Holly is in a dirt backyard alone 24/7 without the companionship, fun or exercise she desperately needs. Holly is a people dog: she has a sweet nature and is welcoming to everyone including children. She loves to play but also needs lots of Velcro cuddling, and of course her beauty naps, being a senior lady. She used to go to dog parks with her owner so she should do fine with other gentle dogs in the home or she would also be happy as a single dog with her people. She pulls on leash so she is not walked currently but a front hooking harness should fix that; she sometimes jumps excited to greet people but she’s very well behaved so just needs gentle “off” commands. Holly had past surgery on her ears so she cannot fly in a plane and she prefers not to have her ears rubbed (we are having her ears checked). She is in good health and up to date with shots; vet records will be provided.

WE URGENTLY NEED AN IMMEDIATE ADOPTOR OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME FOR SWEET HOLLY SO SHE HAS THE LOVE, PEACE, AND FUN SHE DESERVES FOR HER GOLDEN YEARS. Contact Santa Barbara Vizsla Lovers Rescue Coordinator Christine at [email protected] or 805-680-6524. Holly is currently in Woodland Hills, Southern CA.

🚨 Apply at www.santabarbaravizslarescue.com🚨

URGENT: PLEASE OPEN YOUR HOME 🏡 AND HEART ❤️ THIS THANKSGIVING 🦃 TO SWEET SENIOR HOLLY!

Holly is a beautiful sugar faced purebred Vizsla who has enjoyed a loved life with one family for 10 years. Due to a health tragedy, Holly’s family has had to return to Hungary. A kind friend has been caring for Holly but she works long days and poor Holly is in a dirt backyard alone 24/7 without the companionship, fun or exercise she desperately needs. Holly is a people dog: she has a sweet nature and is welcoming to everyone including children. She loves to play but also needs lots of Velcro cuddling, and of course her beauty naps, being a senior lady. She used to go to dog parks with her owner so she should do fine with other gentle dogs in the home or she would also be happy as a single dog with her people. She pulls on leash so she is not walked currently but a front hooking harness should fix that; she sometimes jumps excited to greet people but she’s very well behaved so just needs gentle “off” commands. Holly had past surgery on her ears so she cannot fly in a plane and she prefers not to have her ears rubbed (we are having her ears checked). She is in good health and up to date with shots; vet records will be provided.

WE URGENTLY NEED AN IMMEDIATE ADOPTOR OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME FOR SWEET HOLLY SO SHE HAS THE LOVE, PEACE, AND FUN SHE DESERVES FOR HER GOLDEN YEARS. Contact Santa Barbara Vizsla Lovers Rescue Coordinator Christine at [email protected] or 805-680-6524. Holly is currently in Woodland Hills, Southern CA.

🚨 Apply at www.santabarbaravizslarescue.com🚨

10/17/2021

For more information about leptospirosis follow the link.  https://breedingbusiness.com/leptospirosis-in-dogs/

For more information about leptospirosis follow the link.  https://breedingbusiness.com/leptospirosis-in-dogs/

09/24/2021

Remember Chloe? Blind in one eye and 10.5 she needed a new home 🥺😡
Her fosters fell in love 😍 and adopted her. Here she is in all her glory loving her new furever life!!

Remember Chloe? Blind in one eye and 10.5 she needed a new home 🥺😡
Her fosters fell in love 😍 and adopted her. Here she is in all her glory loving her new furever life!!

06/08/2021

COURTESY POST:

ROCKET NEEDS TO DOCK AT A NEW SPACE STATION! Rocket will be 5 in August, a neutered male purebred Vizsla who has been loyal to his family his whole life. Rocket is always ready for an adventure: hiking, running, walking, swimming! He trained with his mom who ran marathons and he always loved his Viz Whizz group outings. He knows all his basic commands, is crate trained (his safe haven when things get too busy), stays behind a gate when needed, and is good on a leash (won’t bark at other dogs). He’s great in the car, and on good behavior at the kennel for daycare or when his family vacations. He loves to play with other dogs but does best with females. Tragically, his mom has had two serious health challenges and, with 3 children, the family is no longer able to handle Rocket’s active nature and exercise needs. Rocket will be happier in a new home as he has been stressed and life isn’t as fun anymore. Rocket needs: an active yet peaceful home with singles, couple or family with teens (no young children) who can meet Rocket’s exercise and fun needs, who appreciate all his wonderful traits and calmly work with positive reinforcement training on things that make him anxious: lots of strangers coming and going or parties (he likes his quiet crate with a chew at these times), someone flopping or looming over him, or being disturbed when resting in his spot. Rocket would do best either as an only dog or with female dogs in the home and he has not been tested with cats; some land or a big yard would be great, a rural or low population neighborhood, and of course fun exercise. His current family loves Rocket and wants him to succeed in his new home, so they are kindly paying for a helpful transition consultation with respected Academy for Dog Trainers specialist, Jennifer Joyce with Dynamite Doggies (positive reinforcement training) in-home or via Zoom. WILL ROCKET ORBIT INTO YOUR GALAXY? Please read the attached evaluation before applying: Contact Christine at SBVLR, [email protected], 18056806524 or owner Kim, [email protected].

COURTESY POST:

ROCKET NEEDS TO DOCK AT A NEW SPACE STATION! Rocket will be 5 in August, a neutered male purebred Vizsla who has been loyal to his family his whole life. Rocket is always ready for an adventure: hiking, running, walking, swimming! He trained with his mom who ran marathons and he always loved his Viz Whizz group outings. He knows all his basic commands, is crate trained (his safe haven when things get too busy), stays behind a gate when needed, and is good on a leash (won’t bark at other dogs). He’s great in the car, and on good behavior at the kennel for daycare or when his family vacations. He loves to play with other dogs but does best with females. Tragically, his mom has had two serious health challenges and, with 3 children, the family is no longer able to handle Rocket’s active nature and exercise needs. Rocket will be happier in a new home as he has been stressed and life isn’t as fun anymore. Rocket needs: an active yet peaceful home with singles, couple or family with teens (no young children) who can meet Rocket’s exercise and fun needs, who appreciate all his wonderful traits and calmly work with positive reinforcement training on things that make him anxious: lots of strangers coming and going or parties (he likes his quiet crate with a chew at these times), someone flopping or looming over him, or being disturbed when resting in his spot. Rocket would do best either as an only dog or with female dogs in the home and he has not been tested with cats; some land or a big yard would be great, a rural or low population neighborhood, and of course fun exercise. His current family loves Rocket and wants him to succeed in his new home, so they are kindly paying for a helpful transition consultation with respected Academy for Dog Trainers specialist, Jennifer Joyce with Dynamite Doggies (positive reinforcement training) in-home or via Zoom. WILL ROCKET ORBIT INTO YOUR GALAXY? Please read the attached evaluation before applying: Contact Christine at SBVLR, [email protected], 18056806524 or owner Kim, [email protected].

05/16/2021

It’s rattle 🐍 season!!

Rattlesnake training for your dogs is coming to SLO 3-3-18!! See flyer for details:)

05/16/2021

📢 Update!! Darcy had been adopted 🐾 🏡 💕

1.5 year old Darcy still need a Furever home!!!

Good news: Darcy has made so much improvement in her pica (eating inappropriate objects) since her rescue and surgery that her vet and foster Jennifer feel it was more related to the blockage. Darcy now sits and waits for treats, will “drop” and “leave” items. She is the rare rescue: loves all people, kids, and dogs, no behavior issues. Just a fun-loving girl so ready to love and be loved. Can’t you open your heart to give Darcy a home?

Call or email Christine, [email protected];
1-805-680-6524

or fill out an application at www.santabarbaravizslarescue.com

or Jennifer at [email protected]

📢 Update!! Darcy had been adopted 🐾 🏡 💕

1.5 year old Darcy still need a Furever home!!!

Good news: Darcy has made so much improvement in her pica (eating inappropriate objects) since her rescue and surgery that her vet and foster Jennifer feel it was more related to the blockage. Darcy now sits and waits for treats, will “drop” and “leave” items. She is the rare rescue: loves all people, kids, and dogs, no behavior issues. Just a fun-loving girl so ready to love and be loved. Can’t you open your heart to give Darcy a home?

Call or email Christine, [email protected];
1-805-680-6524

or fill out an application at www.santabarbaravizslarescue.com

or Jennifer at [email protected]

04/28/2021

Adopt Prancer on Petfinder

Curtesy post!!
Let’s help find 10 year old Prancer a furever home!!!

www.petfinder.com/dog/prancer-51300380/ca/atwater/last-hope-cat-kingdom-ca840/

Prancer is an adoptable Dog - Pointer Mix searching for a forever family near Atwater, CA. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

02/27/2021

Spreading the word for these two. Owner in hospice. Contact New Hope.

02/17/2021

Who else looks good in a top hat 🎩 ?
Our Valentine 💕 Sampson looks so presidential!
It’s not to late to send some help his way! Every little bit helps!!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

Who else looks good in a top hat 🎩 ?
Our Valentine 💕 Sampson looks so presidential!
It’s not to late to send some help his way! Every little bit helps!!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

02/15/2021

Did you miss your date with Sampson last night? Don’t worry-he’ll let you make it upto him today!!
Can you help us give this guy more belly scratches?

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

Did you miss your date with Sampson last night? Don’t worry-he’ll let you make it upto him today!!
Can you help us give this guy more belly scratches?

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

02/14/2021

No date for tonight? Sampson is still willing to be your Valentine 🥰
Will you help us give this guy a chance?

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

No date for tonight? Sampson is still willing to be your Valentine 🥰
Will you help us give this guy a chance?

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

02/14/2021

Have you made Sampson your valentine yet? This special Vizsla needs your help today!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

Have you made Sampson your valentine yet? This special Vizsla needs your help today!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

02/14/2021

Will you be Sampson’s Valentine?, organized by Santa Barbara Vizsla Rescue

Our beloved epileptic Vizsla Ziggy, who went to the rainbow bridge in 2019, had a loyal fan club of supporters for Valentine’s Day. Each year, we celebrate his life and memory by choosing a worthy dog who desperately needs our help. This year, we are celebrating SAMPSON’S FLIGHT FOR HOPE and Santa Barbara Vizsla Lovers Rescue, in cooperation with Vizsla Rescue Haven and incredible help from Pilots N Paws, Cane Rosso Rescue, additional support from CO/WY V Rescue and Airsong’s Angels have given him an amazing chance. Sampson is one of the most deserving Valentine’s we have helped.. surrendered to a kill shelter in Texas a year ago, he had already endured an abusive trainer with resulting fear aggression in crates and kennels, when Cane Rosso rescued him. Then suddenly last month his resident trainer had a massive heart attack, leaving Sampson undiscovered tied and muzzled for 5 days without food or water. After two weeks in another shelter, so fearful to Sampson with his kennel trigger, in imminent danger of euthanasia, Vizsla Rescue Haven stepped up to take ownership if we could get him across three states to VRH’s wonderful foster! The Plano Shelter, Cane Russo, Vizsla Rescue Haven, three rescue coordinators including SBVLR and four incredible volunteers worked together enlisting the help of Pilots N Paws, VRH’s trusted former fosters in Tucson, and a remarkable private veterinarian who free of charge went to the shelter parking lot 7:00am day of flight to issue shots and Health Certificate. Whew! Sampson flew into the wild blue yonder! He won’t stop running free on his fenced acres and playing with his new Vizsla friends, but he is going to need medical procedures to improve his health and an intensive positive reinforcement training program with his skilled Academy of Dog Trainers behavioralist to face challenges that were not his fault. We at SBVLR know what Ziggy’s and Tucker’s fan clubs have accomplished with your kind donations. This year, will you be Sampson’s Valentine? SBVLR and VRH have 501C3 status and all donations are tax deductible.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-you-be-sampsons-valentine

rainbow bridge in 2019, had a loyal fan club of supporters for Valentine… Santa Barbara Vizsla Rescue needs your support for Will you be Sampson’s Valentine?

12/01/2020

It’s giving Tuesday and we are grateful for being able to find furever homes for 4 Vs and assist other organizations with 3 more placements this year. Would you consider helping us keep up our good work?

11/29/2020

🚨Copper update 🚨

Remember Copper? The 4.5 year old boy in a terrible situation? SBVL to the rescue and here he is getting comfy in his forever home!!

Remember Santa Barbara Vizsla Rescue on giving Tuesday this week so we can help more of these guys out!!

10/13/2020

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10/13/2020

URGENT NEED FOSTER HELP FOR COPPER THE 4 YEAR OLD VIZSLA🐾

Copper is a gorgeous 4 yr pure bred Vizsla who came to the attention of Vizsla Rescue Haven and Santa Barbara Vizsla Rescue when contacted by a young couple who had saved Copper in April from a horrid situation. He was placed on Facebook by his “owner” who knew little about him, could not identify the breeder, vet/vaccine information, or even brand of food. He claimed he got Copper as a pup from LA, trained to German commands but Copper did not respond to either German or English. Copper was filthy, skinny, covered in ticks, his pads actually torn and bloody. According to a former neighbor, Copper was trapped in a garage for days at a time and would escape whenever he could. The “owner” told the neighbor to keep him, “do whatever you want with him.” The kind couple took Copper to get him away from the abuse and neglect and they have provided a good loving home for Copper. They found Copper walks nicely on a leash with no aggression to humans or dogs, he is Velcro, affectionate and playful, does not escalate discord with the couple’s other Vizsla, and is crate trained, enjoying his crate as a refuge; he is not destructive. Unfortunately, they cannot keep him due to incompatibility with their female Vizsla (she snaps at him and he plays too rough for her), and their extended family situation (many small children). See what they say about Copper (attached). Copper appears to have been a victim of severe abuse which has caused him to exhibit some resource guarding, in-home stranger aggression and he has bitten on four occasions (all level 2, one level 3 at a relative’s house not needing treatment). Vizsla Rescue Haven has provided Copper with a professional behavioral assessment by a graduate of the Academy of Dog Training, Tim Steele (please read the attached detailed assessment) who believes Copper is so worthy of a chance to be trained, change. Our problem: Vizsla Rescue Haven is downsizing so there is no room but VRH has agreed to take ownership of Copper if the right foster steps up for him. Copper needs: a foster (or foster to adopt) for Vizsla Rescue Haven, a calm household EXPERIENCED with special needs V’s and willing to work with an experienced positive reinforcement training specialist. His main issue seems to be resource guarding and reactivity to collar grabbing which is common in Vizsla’s and can be worked on in the right home. He would benefit from exercise (he’s not aggressive on leash to dogs or people), land or a big yard, not a lot of strangers coming and going and just for safety, no small children. Any other dogs in the home should big or hearty and able to actively play. Vizsla Rescue Haven, with SBVLR’s help as a courtesy, will raise funds to cover the cost of his in-home training and can set up transport anywhere (he is in Northern CA). WE NEED COMPASSION, IDEAS, AND HELP TO SAVE COPPER ASAP. What would we all do without second chances? 💕 Copper has had such a hard beginning, let’s save him from a bad end. Contact Rescue Coordinators: Christine, [email protected], Kay, [email protected], Val, [email protected].

‼️Please read attached behavioral assessments before contacting rescue coordinators ‼️