Sparky and the Gang Animal Rescue

05/26/2026

Keep sharing Marla. We know her perfect home is out there!

05/26/2026

Part of the evacuation area from the Garden Grove incident has been lifted. If you have a pet at WAGS ~ Westminster Adoption Group and Services, they will be open until 9pm for pickup tonight.

If you’re able to come to WAGS, we’ll be here until 9:00 PM tonight for you to pick up your pets.

Please bring your license for identification, along with any leashes and carriers you took home with you. We have the leashes and carriers that were left with the pets.

Text 714-887-6156 if you need too. We open again at 8am tomorrow.

Contact us at 714-887-6156 if you require a different plan for pick-up.

05/24/2026

World Central Kitchen is heading to Garden Grove. If you need a meal, please follow their page for where they will be.

If you feel inclined to donate, there is a link in the post below.

05/24/2026

UPDATE FROM WAGS: They really need kitten fosters. They will also reassess space tomorrow to determine if they can take in any more dogs. They already have 500 pets in their custody, between fosters and onsite! They also have an Amazon wishlist set up.

WAGS Pet Adoption Emergency Update for Westminster and Stanton

Since the start of this emergency, WAGS Pet Adoption has taken in about 90 animals. Some have already been reunited with their pet parents, and others have continued to come in as we respond to the needs of our community. We are doing our best to say yes when we can and still keep open spaces for lost/stray pets that need the animal shelter services.

We still have WAGS dogs safely in foster care, and we are so grateful to every foster parent helping make space for more animals in need. We are also still in urgent need of kitten fosters. We currently have 40+ kittens who need foster homes, and every foster placement helps free up space so we can continue helping other animals.

The pets who have been at WAGS over the past day are doing well. The shelter has been calm, and we’ve limited foot traffic around them to help keep everyone safe, comfortable, and as stress-free as possible.

This morning, an amazing group of volunteers came in to help care for the animals, clean, and get the shelter back to a more normal state by 1:00 PM. We are a small team doing our best to keep up with texts, phone calls, in-person needs, social media messages, and all of the pets coming and going during this emergency.

At this time, we have over 500 animals in our custody with 230 of them on property and the 270 in foster care, and we are deeply thankful for the fosters who have already stepped up, especially for the kittens.

If you have reached out and we haven’t gotten back to you right away, thank you for your patience and understanding. Everyone on staff is working as quickly and carefully as we can every minute of the day.

We do have an Amazon Wish List and PayPal link, and we’ll share those in the comments.

Tomorrow we will assess the situation again and determine where we stand depending on how this emergency continues. If we have room to take in more pets, we will post an update in the morning. If we are able to open for a few hours of kitten adoptions, we will share that too.

Thank you, Westminster and Stanton, for your kindness, patience, and support.

If you can foster kittens, please apply now: WAGSpetadoption.org
Thank you to our supporters - friends - donors- fosters- staff and volunteers. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

https://a.co/0c1jkRW2

https://www.paypal.me/wagspetadoption

05/23/2026

Wags is now full.

WAGS has reached capacity. Thank you for your continued support 🧡🐶

05/23/2026

🚨Garden Grove Emergency Incident🚨

Fosters will also be needed. Please visit the WAGS ~ Westminster Adoption Group and Services page for further information!

🚨 PET EVACUATION NOTICE FOR STANTON RESIDENTS 🚨

If you are being evacuated from Stanton, WAGS Pet Adoption is open and ready to assist with emergency pet housing.

🐾 We are accepting evacuated pets immediately.
🐾 Dogs, cats, and small animals welcome.
🐾 Short-term emergency sheltering available at no cost.

📍 Where to Go:

WAGS Pet Adoption
(Directly bring your pets—no appointment required)

💼 What to Bring (if possible):
Any pet ID, tags, or microchip info
Medications
Food or special diet needs
Carrier, crate, or leash

If you don’t have these items due to the evacuation—still come. We will help.

❤️ Our Promise:

WAGS will keep your pets safe, sheltered, and cared for until you are able to return home.
Our team is prepared with crates, food, supplies, and emergency intake support.

📣 Please share to help local families know where to go.

We are here for you and your animals.

If you have any questions or concerns, please TEXT 714-887-6156

05/21/2026

Marla is a 3 year old female English Bulldog. She loves walks, toys, people and water.

But the one thing she really wants is a home to call her own. Could that be with you?

Contact us if you would like to meet Marla at (310) 621-1417. Or email us at [email protected].

05/15/2026

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A community of caring for those who have lost a pet or caring for one who is chronically or terminally ill.

Our next Pet Loss and Illness Support Group is

Saturday May 16, 11am to Noon
Bayshore Church Library Room
5100 E The Toledo
Long Beach CA

You are welcome to join us. No charge of course.

05/14/2026

Marla is a joyful, three-year-old bulldog who has spent two years in a rescue shelter. She is a burst of pure happiness with a wrinkled face and a constantly wiggly tail.

Marla loves water! The moment a volunteer grabs the garden hose, Marla drops into a playful bow, completely focused on the fun ahead.

She zooms directly through the cool spray, snapping at droplets and splashing in puddles with a huge, toothy grin.

Beyond her water-loving antics, Marla is incredibly social and sweet. She is friendly with dogs and kids.

This fun-loving girl is completely ready to bring her endless affection to a forever family. Marla is located in Long Beach, California. For more information on Marla, contact us at (310) 621-1417.