Shelby Saves Sanctuary

01/02/2026

01/01/2026

Lots of exciting things are happening here at Shelby’s!
Muk and Toby are doing great! They’ve been settled long enough for their personalities to really shine. They were both surprisingly easy to begin with, considering size and breed.
To think, it all started with saving Molly. If she hasn’t found her adopter yet, I know she will!
We’ve been working on everything from assembling raised beds (and finding out which ones hold up and which don’t), continued assessment of safety issues and protocols, to weatherizing everything, figuring out city and county council schedules, and working on getting some fundraising going, with some minor car maintenance in between.
One thing is certain, Muk and Toby both love their bones and time basking in the sun.
(The puffer jacket has been a hit, too, though unneeded once the morning chill subsided)

Pictured: Muk, the marvelous mastiff mix
4yo neutered male, 70 lbs
Excellent with handler.
Muk just needs someone who can handle his size and occasional stubborn streak. He would excel with training. He can be fun and playful, but really wants to be a sofa dog in a home where he doesn’t have to share the limelight with other dogs or cats. We’ll certainly be sharing more about him!

Adoptable/rescuable nationwide through:
Kern County Animal Services 661-868-7100
Bakersfield Animal Shelter
3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

https://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org

mailto: [email protected]

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Kern County Animal Services is closed through Friday, December 26th.

The shelter will resume normal business hours on Saturday, December 27th.

After Saturday, the shelter will be closed until Friday, January 2nd.

In the event of an animal control emergency call 661-868-7100, option 2.

If you are in need of emergency veterinary services call 661-322-6019 or 661-327-4444.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

🚨 Please Help!! ‼️: every like, reaction and share does wonders 🐕💜
Muk, the Marvelous (possibly misidentified as) Mastiff mix ( # A1234167) needs a lifeline!!
We need a rescue or immediate foster with no other animals.
He’s truly a marvelous fella, a real people dog, who doesn’t quite know his size (approx 80 lbs). For unknown reasons, he is not compatible with other dogs or animals.
Muk is 4 yrs old, completely housebroken, neutered, and has a nice, mild energy level for his suspected breeds. We strongly believe he would excel with some training and a loving person or family with a decent sized yard or place for walks.

We can only speak from our experiences with him from Streets of Bakersfield Doggy Days out and as fosters, but temporary foster mom believes he has so much potential, lots of life to live and love to give. He’s good with kids, good on leash, though enjoys walks so much that he’s a bit stubborn coming back in the gate. He’s great with positive reenforcement!

He was picked up back in October in a nice/older established neighborhood, and saved from euthanasia, thanks to a team of staff and volunteers in early Dec. His behavior suggests he was a pet who got out. He enjoys getting some indoor time, and doesn’t rush the door. He’s learning to feel safe and secure being separated from his handler. Unfortunately, though, he is still reactive to other animals.
Please spread the word!
Thank you, and blessings for the new year!!

•neutered
•good with kids
•no yard escape attempts
•no digging (other than kicking some dirt to cover his waste)
•not a barker
•great listener
•seems to enjoy music
•occasionally ‘talks’ with super cute vocalizations much like a hound
•enjoys car rides

Kern County Animal Services
Bakersfield, Ca
P: foster line 661-868-7130
Main: 661-868-7100

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12/26/2025

We need jars of meat flavored baby food for our very young kittens! The smallest animals in our care and their foster families really need your help! Donations can be dropped off here at the shelter -

Kern County Animal Services
3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca. 93308

12/26/2025

Did your holiday plans fall through? Wanna hang out with a dog for a day or a week?

We're holding a BONUS Holiday Streets of Bakersfield this Saturday, December 27th! Pick-ups are from 10am to Noon.

We have 2 options:

1. Saturday-only outing. Bring the dog back on Saturday by 3:30pm.
2. Week-long outing while the shelter is closed next week. Bring the dog back on January 2nd.

We may not have many volunteers available to help pull dogs, but we will do our best!

The dogs that go out will benefit by being out of the shelter, and even the dogs who stay in the shelter will benefit from a calmer and more stress-free environment!

Here's the additional info you need - https://direc.to/oani