05/18/2026
Adoptable Lemon 🍋 💝 FREE DOG SITTING FOR LIFE & sponsored adoption fee to an approved home 💥
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Lemon is looking for the person who will finally not give up on her. Lemon has spent much of her life being failed by the people who were supposed to love and protect her. When she began showing behavioral issues, instead of seeking training or support, her owners surrendered her to the shelter knowing she would likely not be adopted and end up euthanized. By the time her foster mom saw her in the pound, Lemon had completely shut down. She hid behind the wall of her kennel trembling, refusing to eat, drink, or even look at the people walking past her. With every visit, she seemed to lose a little more hope.
But underneath all that fear was still a sweet dog quietly begging for someone to see her. Her foster mom couldn’t leave her behind. So, with no real plan except knowing Lemon deserved a chance, she brought her home. Lemon has slowly started learning what safety, patience, and kindness feel like again. Once she trusts you, she is incredibly affectionate and loves nothing more than snuggling close to her person. She is quiet, mellow, potty trained, leash trained, crate trained, and honestly one of the easiest dogs to have around the house. She rarely barks, enjoys her walks, and is happiest simply relaxing near the people she feels safe with. She is uncomfortable around small children, so an adult-only home or one with older, respectful teens would be ideal.
Lemon does not need a perfect home. She needs a patient one. A calm, understanding person who realizes that not every dog wants a busy social life, crowded outings, or dog parks… and that’s perfectly okay! Lemon simply wants to feel safe, loved, and secure. Since entering foster care, Lemon has received veterinary treatment for a severe UTI and painful sores, and she is now healthy, spayed, and up to date on vaccines.
Lemon is about 4 years old and the perfect mystery mix (though we suspect she may have some Rhodesian Ridgeback in her mix?) She previously lived with other dogs, but after an incident years ago while the family was away on vacation, she began struggling with female dogs and developed resource guarding behaviors that were never properly addressed. Because of this, Lemon would do best as the only pet in the home.
The person willing to give Lemon the chance she deserves will gain a deeply loyal companion who has so much love left to give. Her foster mom loves this girl dearly and is committed to helping ensure her next home is truly forever. Continued support and even free dog sitting will always be available for Lemon’s future family.
While Lemon is not a SABW Rescue dog, we are doing our best to find her the loving home she deserves. If you think you may be the right fit for Lemon, lovingly nicknamed Lemmy Lou, please reach out. Lemon is fostered in Riverside, CA. Adoption fee will be sponsored for the right person willing to take a chance on Lemon.
TEXT FOSTER MOM, NICOLE AT 951-348-1731
