SAFE Rescue Team

04/17/2025

We were alerted late afternoon yesterday about a 2 year old boy at OC Animal Care who was suddenly scheduled for euthanasia. He had been at the shelter for six days, they sent him back to neuter him and noticed he had blood in his stool. The shelter vet deemed his prognosis as “Poor” and he was promptly scheduled for same day euthanasia within a few hours!

Needless to say, we scrambled! We didn’t want to see this kid murdered because he had blood in his stool! So with the help of our amazing Rescue Village, he was sprung and delivered promptly to our amazing Vet team! He’s currently staying on with them so we can monitor his health, and make sure he is strong and healthy upon exit!

His name was Pistachio in the shelter. We definitely want to give him a new identity, so we shall call him chewy. Welcome to the SAFE pack! Your future is very bright!

We need you! We need your help and support to continue our mission on helping as many as we can! Our name say us all…. Saving Animals From Euthanasia 🤍 Please help us help them!

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

✔️ Donation Button on IG

✔️ If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

03/08/2025

This little girl was in danger of euthanasia at one of deadliest shelters in California. She was shy and scared, and would retreat to the back of her kennel when anyone came to visit her. Hence she was overlooked and passed up, and would not have made it out alive if we had not have intervened.

So please help us welcome Clair to the SAFE pack! This wee one is about a year old, super sweet, super adorable and already starting to come out of her shell. If you can imagine, the shelter didn’t even bother to spay her 🤦🏻‍♀️

If you would like to donate towards this kid or help us on our mission to rescue more shelter dogs, donations are always welcomed, appreciated, and desperately needed 🙏🏻

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

✔️ Donation Button on IG

✔️ If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

03/08/2025

03/01/2025

This sweet loving, kind, gentle soul is Opal 🤍 She was presumed hit by a car (we believe drug under a car due to her wounds are consistent with that scenario.) She was found completely horizontal in somebody’s front yard, unresponsive, and picked up by LA animal control. They did x-rays and found tons of rocks in her belly on top of all her wounds, and then she is red-coded for euthanasia.

An amazing networker (that we know and LOVE) was advocating for Opal, and desperate to make sure she made it out alive. We took one look at her and knew we wanted and needed to help!

Opal is believed to be about year or so, covered in wounds, malnourished, overbred, just a hot mess! We had the absolute privilege of taking her on her freedom walk yesterday 🙌🏻 straight out of North Central AC! Welcome to the SAFE pack sweet baby girl! Your new amazing life has officially begun 🤍

Please checkout her adorable videos in the comments below 🥰 Also please consider making a donation to help us on our mission and continue to help these babes that are in such desperate need.

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

✔️ Donation Button on IG

✔️ If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

01/26/2025

Happy Sunday! Please help us welcome this little mama and her 3 little ones to the SAFE Rescue Team pack! Only 4 weeks old and still nursing!

Owner was unable to care for them any longer. They definitely would have been facing street life or an even worse fate.

They will be in foster care over the next few weeks until mama is done with nursing. From there we will get mama fixed, start vax for the babies, and reconfigure foster homes. At that point we will start accepting foster with intent to adopt applications for these babes.

*Please note we cover all vax, spay, neuter, microchip, and we pay microchip registration for life time. All included in adoption donation. Applications available on-line https://saferescueteam.org/adoption-application/

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

✔️ Donation Button on IG

✔️ If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

01/05/2025

HELP STILL NEEDED! 1/13 Buddy update: Buddy’s owner contacted us requesting us to find a foster home for Buddy. There are a couple issues at hand here…. Van living is not ideal for a hospice dog. Secondly Buddy‘s owner took on an 8 week old puppy, which has been problematic for Buddy being in such close quarters.

We know this is a huge ask, but confident we can make magic happen for Buddy. We would cover all his medical and necessities costs until he’s ready to cross over. If you think you might be able to give this kid a safe warm place please complete a foster application online and we will be in touch! https://saferescueteam.org/foster-application/

We would prefer someone local or within close proximity to Huntington Beach, and please no negative comments! Buddy’s owner is watching this post and we would like this to be positive for Buddy’s sake.

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Asking for the HELP of our village and our amazing community!

This sweet little man is Buddy. He is 8 years old and has advance stages of cancer, and soon (within the week) will need to be humanly euthanized.

His dad is unhoused and living in HB Central Park. SAFE Rescue Team has agreed to help with the cost when Buddy is ready to cross over. As if this isn’t bad enough, dad has 2 other dogs that desperately need medical care too, and he has asked us for help for them also.

We are a small bit mighty little rescue always willing to help when we can. We are asking for the help of our village and community to raise some funds to help us help Buddy and his family.

If your in the HB area, you can stop by Central Park, over by Central Library and meet Buddy 🤍

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

✔️ Donation Button on IG

✔️ If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

01/01/2025

1/1/25 PUPDATE: We have just been notified that this kid has a rescue plan in place! The shelter wanted whichever rescue to take him and another dog at the same time. Unfortunately we were not able to commit to both of them (because we put a lot of planning into each rescue) so they went ahead and chose another rescue to take them both. 

So much thanks and gratitude to everybody that jumped in to help support this small but mighty little rescue! You are so appreciated 🙏🏻🤍
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EMERGENCY! Sharing post for help! He JUST came into City of Long Beach Animal Care Services like this! We will NEED medical pledges 🙏🏻 and a solid foster 🤍

I will post pictures of his leg in the comments, but two graphic to post on this thread 🤦🏻‍♀️
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Someone's 2025 is not starting off with a bang 🙁 This miniature poodle mix was picked up by Animal Control this evening after an Officer was flagged down by residents regarding a dog with bandages on his leg that were actively bleeding 😮 Lil' Wookie arrived with a partially severed/brutally amputated right hind leg which will require surgery and amputation. If there is a rescue in a position to help please contact the shelter as soon as possible.

HI! My Name Is Lil' Wookie
Pet ID:
Intake Date: 12/31/2024
URGENT: Needs Rescue
Gender: Male
Age: 2 Years Old
Breed: Miniature Poodle Mix
Found At: 2200 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

If you or someone you know can help please contact the shelter at 562.570.3080 or [email protected]

Location: Long Beach Animal Care Services
Address: 7700 East Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 570-3080

Shelter Hours of Operation: NO APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rescue Services Available Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

12/29/2024

Its official.. We’ve had four adoptions in the last few days 🙌🏻

Three medical seniors, and a cutie patootie, all shelter rescues! And we had a fantastic meet/greet today with Red who was rescued from Downey shelter🤞🏻for great news to come! To say we are beyond ecstatic would be an understatement! We are beyond blessed 🤍

Congrats and so much love to Bailey rescued from Riverside shelter, Spotty rescued from LA shelter, Remi and Dolores both sprung from OC shelter.

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

✔️ Donation Button on IG

✔️ If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

12/27/2024

PUPDATE 🐶 Another rescued had already put in a pull request for this kid. He has left the building 🙌🏻 But fosters still needed so we can save more lives, the shelters are full!
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Our friend Penny shared this kid and he is speaking to us! He needs the help of our village! Who is open to fostering this little man? He will need a lift to our vet team so we can get him on track to healthy!

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Leonard was adopted at a shelter when he was about 6 months old. He lived with the same family for 5 years, but on December 23, he was dumped at a kill shelter.

As I review the owner surrender notes, I see that Leonard has apparently never seen a vet in his 5 years outside of the shelter. He is neutered, but I think we can assume the shelter did that prior to his first exit.

Now Leonard's body is covered in a violet hue. It would appear they attempted to treat his itchiness with gentian violet. They did not mention that in their surrender notes, nor did they mention trying other remedies like seeing a vet. They claim that their reason for dumping him was that dogs are not allowed where they live. This is what we would call the classic Christmas dump. Odds are high that a new puppy was under their Christmas tree this year.

These comments came from the rescue coordinator, "Wagging tail when I approached his kennel. Eager for attention, took treats from me gently, easy to leash and walks well on leash. He appears completely unbothered by the gentian violet on his face and legs and though he's itchy, he was more interested in seeking out affection. Interested in dogs around him but not reactive. Easy return. Sweet dog."

Leonard has apparently had untreated problems with his ears, which may be related to his skin problem. His ear canals and pinna are thickened. His skin is raw, and he has some hair loss from constant scratching.

Leonard needs our help, Village. Although he is only on the Blue Alert, the shelter cannot give him the proper vetting he needs to solve his skin issues once and for all. And like any dog at the shelter, he is subject to kennel cough. A Blue Alert can easily change to an Orange Alert.

LEONARD A2176678
**website link in comments**

North Central Animal Care and Control Center
3201 Lacy Street
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 888-452-7381
Rescue Coordinator: Jackie Kirkman - [email protected]



🌟This dog is not in our care. We are not affiliated with the shelter in any way. We post updates as we receive them. For questions/concerns, please contact the shelter directly. Pledges are only for REPUTABLE rescues who announce publicly on the thread with freedom photos and donation information🌟

12/25/2024

A Christmas Miracle! With the help of our amazing network and team, we sprung this girl from oc animal care this morning 🙌🏻

We were alerted to Remi just a little more than 24 hours ago! Even though she came into the pound on the 16th of December!
This is a girl we previously spayed, microchipped, and have helped out owner with Remi’s medical cost since December of 2018. Thankfully her chip was registered to us!

We don’t have the full story since she was brought in as a “Confiscation Case”, but we felt it was our obligation to make sure she got out of there before Christmas and into SAFE hands! And our promise to her is we will make sure she has the best and happiest forever after! She’s already had a well-deserved bath and blowout and comfy in her new foster mama‘s arms.

Welcome to the SAFE Rescue Team pack Remi and a very Merry Christmas to all 🤍

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

✔️ Donation Button on IG

✔️ If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

12/20/2024

A MUST WATCH! This is our Chester 🤍 So grateful and thankful to Hope For Paws for everything they do for so many in need! What a blessing!

Your support helps us save homeless animals and get them to surgery as quickly as medically possible: https://www.HopeForPaws.orgAdam was in the operating ro...

12/13/2024

Sarah PUPDATE: On of our amazing volunteers drove to Carson to get Sarah, and there were two other families there to adopt her. One of the families ended up adopting. If by any chance, anyone knows who it might be, please let us know! We always want to be there to support a new shelter pet coming into the home, and be a back up if there may be any issues 🤍

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Just seeing this post and my heart bleeds for this perfect girl who lost her family! We NEED A SOLID FOSTER and she NEEDS a Christmas miracle!

Friends, I think we are talking about a PERFECT dog here. She has already received MANY MANY views, and yet as of 12/13, she is still at the shelter.

Here's what we know: Sweet Sarah is five and she was surrendered to the shelter when her owner moved to another country. They left a lot of details about her and they said she knows commands, she’s live with cats and large dogs. She’s crate trained. She’s lived with children. She’s very playful and tolerant of children. She loves to go in the car. She’s never barked or lunch at anything except maybe she’ll chase a squirrel if she feels like it. She knows sit, down, roll, hand and even smile to pose. She’s never been destructive and she’s gone on a jog every single day either five or 10 km. Her favorite thing is chasing the ball with treats and chewy bones and she loves a squeaky toy in the shape of a squirrel. She’s been on the Costco dog food diet and her owner says she is sweet. Will follow you your cat your child everywhere you go when you are on a hiking trail she will take care of the entire family. The owner has a one page bio available for her as well. That gives you a lot more details. This is a special dog whoever ever gets her willSaving Carson Shelter Dogs My Penny Cooperis SARAH and I'm an approximately 5 year old femalSAFE Rescue Team. I am already spayed. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since 11/20. I will be available on 12/3. You can visit me at my temporary home at C215.

🔹Flat Coat Retr 🔹 AGE:5 years
🔹 female 🔹 ARRIVED:11/20
Carson Shelter

Sharing video in comments from Saving Carson Shelter Dogs and post by Penny

https://saferescueteam.org/foster-application/

SAFE Rescue Team is a local Huntington Beach foster based nonprofit rescue! We will cover all expenses while this dog is in foster home and until she is adopted! 

12/09/2024

Skippy wants nothing more than a home a family to call his own this holiday! He needs a Christmas miracle 🙏🏻🤍

This tiny little older man is so sweet and just a cuddle bug! Potty trained, dog, cat, human, kid friendly. He does take daily meds for a heart murmur, and has a wonky little leg, but aside from that he is healthy and has tons of love to give!

Accepting applications https://saferescueteam.org/adoption-application/

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ DONATE BUTTON on Facebook Instagram or at www.saferescueteam.org

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

12/08/2024

How has Gunner not found his happily ever after family?!

This little man was rescued from a high kill shelter! He’s 4mo old, believed to be black lab mix, dog, cat, kid and people friendly, and total perfection! Will probably be a medium sized dog once full grown.

We cover neuter, vaccinations, and microchip 🙌🏻 Let’s Get this kid into his forever home for the holiday! Accepting applications https://saferescueteam.org/adoption-application/

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ DONATE BUTTON on Facebook Instagram or at www.saferescueteam.org

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

12/08/2024

Please tell us how it’s possible that Maribell hasn’t been swooped up yet!

This tiny little girl was rescued from Riverside shelter, after being an adoption return. She’s about 6 pounds, 8-10/mo old, believed to be Yorkie-poo, dog, cat, and kid friendly, and total perfection! Spayed, utd on vax, microchipped and ready for her happily ever after!

Let’s Get this kid into a home for a happy holiday! Accepting applications https://saferescueteam.org/adoption-application/

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ DONATE BUTTON on Facebook Instagram or at www.saferescueteam.org

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

11/29/2024

Today was NOT your day to die my friend! Today we celebrate your life!

This little young-man was hit by a car, severely fractured leg and abrasions, landed at an already overcrowded shelter, no one came for him and his time ran out today.

Thankfully with the support of this amazing rescue village, a foster raised her hand, an amazing networker jumped in to help us try to raise some funds, and an amazing donor offered to help.

Welcome to the SAFE pack Skipper (name will be changed 🤦🏻‍♀️) He was picked up from the shelter and dropped off this morning to our AMAZING orthopedic team Sevilla Veterinary Hospital having emergency surgery 🙏🏻🤍 Thank you

We NEED your HELP! We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

As always… Donations always needed and gratuitously accepted 🤍 If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

Amazon Wishlist has been updated for this kid and for our other babes for the holiday season 🫶🏻

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ DONATE BUTTON on Facebook Instagram or at www.saferescueteam.org

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”

11/28/2024

Note to self: Don’t ever let your fosters go to the shelter on their own to pick a foster pup 🤦🏻‍♀️

3 lives saved from Riverside Animal Control 🙌🏻

Welcome to the SAFE pack kids! Maribell, Tanner, and Gunner 🤍 Maribell was an adoption return, Tanner and Gunner  both suffering from upper respiratory. The shelter is absolutely packed and had up to eight dogs in some runs 😭

Amazon Wishlist has been updated for these kids and for our other babes for the holiday season 🫶🏻

We could never do it alone! It legitimately takes a village! We are so grateful for all the compassionate humans that help to keep this rescue going every day! Thank you for being part of our small but mighty rescue in village, and the SAFE pack 🙌🏻

As always… Donations always needed and gratuitously accepted 🤍 If you’d like to send any donations to any of our many kids, we have a wish list active at Chewy with some needed items beds, food, etc 🐾 https://www.chewy.com/g/safe-rescue-team_b78022468

Ways to DONATE...

✔️ Zelle 714-369-3699

✔️ Venmo (3699 is 4 digit code if requested)

✔️ PayPal [email protected]

✔️ CASH APP
$saferescueteam

✔️ DONATE BUTTON on Facebook Instagram or at www.saferescueteam.org

✔️ By Mail
SAFE Rescue Team
PO Box 1114
Sunset Beach, CA 90742

“You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do… it’s better than nothing at all.”