06/04/2026
🚨Final Plea - Adoption or rescue placement needed ASAP
We work extremely hard to find positive outcomes for every animal possible, but some have needs beyond what our shelter can support. A Final Plea is issued for animals that are struggling to find a home, are suffering mentally in the shelter environment, or when all in-shelter resources have been exhausted.
These animals need adoption or rescue by June 8:
Zeus – A713279 *$200 rescue grant* Zeus is social, affectionate, and loves people. He walks well on leash, allows full body handling, asks for attention by resting his head in handlers’ laps or under their hands, and relaxes once he's away from the kennel environment. Zeus needs a calm, structured adult-only home where he can decompress and continue building coping skills outside of the shelter. He has been struggling with kennel stress during his shelter stay, and has shown some inappropriate behaviors such as mounting and growling with other dogs when introduced, as well as indications of prey drive towards cats. Because of these behaviors, Zeus needs to be the only pet in the home and we are urgently seeking rescue placement or adoption with an experienced adopter able to provide structure, management, and continued training support.
Rupert - A732796: *rescue only* a sweet, quiet 8-year-old cat who has significant medical needs requiring ongoing supportive care. On intake, he was severely underweight with dehydration, muscle wasting, extensive matting throughout his coat, and a mass above his right eye. Senior lab work showed evidence of early renal insufficiency (early kidney disease), anemia, and other abnormalities consistent with chronic illness and poor body condition. Despite everything he’s dealing with, Rupert has remained gentle, calm, and friendly with staff handling. He needs rescue placement where he can decompress, receive continued medical support, and spend his time comfortable, safe, and loved outside of the stress of the shelter environment.
King Cutie – A733719: 70lb, 2-year-old pitbull mix who is sweet, people-oriented, and affectionate once he gets out of his kennel. He walks nicely on leash, allows handling all over, and has been described as shy, submissive, and easy to interact with. His previous owner reported that he was potty trained, did well when left loose in the home, and was great with children as young as 6 years old. He is currently struggling with kennel stress and has had difficulty settling in the shelter environment. He has also shown some inappropriate behaviors around other dogs, including growling, mounting, and becoming overly excited during introductions. Because of these behaviors, King Cutie should be the only pet in the home. He would benefit from a calm, structured home or rescue placement where he can decompress, continue building confidence, and receive ongoing training support.
Please share their information with potential adopters or rescues - time is of the essence.
📌 Front Street Animal Shelter – 2127 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
