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Hounds Needing Homes

“Stella” By Starlight!

ID# A1454973

Stella needs her own special person. She had s home for three months but she was kept out of doors day and night. She was surrendered to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on February 20, 2014, because the family got another pet and Stella was not wanted anymore.

Stell is an 11 month old spayed, tan and white American Pit Bull Terrier. She weighs 48 pounds. She was described by her previous owner as being friendly to everyone, including children, dogs and cats. The shelter is a scary place for any dog. Stella is slowly learning that she has new friends in the volunteers and staff who think she’s a pretty special dog.

Lady Dog “Nan”

UPDATE: ADOPTED 5/2/2014

This is a face that will melt your heart! This is a dog who is all about love. She is an 8 year old, spayed female, brown and white Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix. She weighs 41 pounds. Nan has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since March 3, 2014.

Nan is described by the volunteers who know her as one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. She is a true “lady dog” in every sense of the word. She walks very well on-leash; in the yard, she has a beautiful fro with her tail wagging the entire time. She loves to be with people and would like mother betting that to have her own person to hang with.

Our “Dodger”

UPDATE: ADOPTED 5/3/2014

Dodger is a 1 year neutered male American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He was found as a stray on January 30, 2014 and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter where he eagerly waited for a new home, a forever home. Dodger weighs 58 pounds.

Dodger is a high- energy dog who loves to run. He will run around the play yard like a greyhound for 15 minutes before he is ready to settle down. Dodger needs to learn basic manners but he is just a youngster and he will learn. He is easily redirected and, once comfortable with his person, will become a total lover.

Presenting Mr. “Johnson”

ID# A1447995

Johnson is an incredibly handsome 9 year old neutered male Boxer mix who was found a stray and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on January 14, 2014.

Johnson looks very sad in his run and why shouldn’t he be? Shelter like can be very scary for any dog. He frequently hides out in the cubby or back of his run. He wants a family of his own. The family that he had never even bothered to look for him. Maybe they just didn’t want him anymore.

“Bobby” - A Super Lapdog!!!

ID# A1455601

He’s easy to miss because he’s just a little guy, weighing only 18 pounds. what a shame! For someone wanting a lovable lapdog, Bobby is your dog!

Bobby is a 6 year old, neutered male Rat Terrier. He was found wandering the streets of West LA and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on February 13, 2014.

Sweet "Marsha"

ID# A1456667

A sweeter dog you will never find than Marsha! Marsha is a 5 year old female, gray and white American Staffordshire Terrier with the most beautiful amber eyes. She was found as a stray and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on February 19, 2014.

Marsha is a delight to be around. She is a very friendly and gentle, people-oriented dog who can be comfortable just hanging out with her person. Or, if the opportunity presents itself, running around in the play yard. She is easy to walk on-leash and knows basic commands like Sit. She makes good eye contact with her person. She likes treats and has a soft mouth.

Let's Take a "Holiday"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 4/1/2014

Life isn't always fair! Holiday thought that he had a forever family but they kept him outdoors all the time. After two years, they surrendered him to the shelter because a newly acquired dog did not get along with him. He was expendable!

Holiday is a 5 year old, neutered male, black and brown brindle Labrador Retriever/Dutch Shepherd mix. He weighs 69 pounds. Holiday is a friendly, social dog who enjoys being with people. The previous owner described him as friendly with visitors, children, dogs and cats.

"Ducky" - A Really Sweet Dog!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 5/3/2014

There is no way that you can look at this sweet little face and not smile, and yet Ducky is not smiling. Ducky is blind! He wasn't born blind but life has dealt him a cruel blow.

Ducky is 3 year old, neutered male, tricolor smooth-coated Chihuahua mix. He has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since February 19, 2014. In November 2013 Ducky was injured, probably by a care, while he was running the streets. He suffered a leg injury, which has healed, and a head injury, resulting in blindness.

Don't forget "Nova!"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 5/18/14

Nova is an amazing dog who has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since December 11, 2013…that's a very long time to be in a cage!! Nova is a beautiful 4 year old, gray and white American Pit Bull Terrier. She wigs 53 pounds.

Nova loves being around people and is very friendly to one and all. She is a smart dog who knows many commands, including Sit, which she does very readily…especially if there is a treat eating for her. She pays attention to her person at all times.

Delightful "Daisy"

UPDATE: CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE 4/25/2014

Daisy has a face that will turn heads! She has one of the cutest profiles you will ever see. Daisy is a 7 year old female, brown brindle and black Boxer. She weighs 49 pounds. She is at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter where she patiently waits for her forever home.

"Stu" Is Stunning!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 4/27/2014

The first thought that comes to mind when you see this dog is "Wow!" It's hard to believe that he was found as a stray on December 31, 2014 and he ended up at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter. Maybe the fireworks scared him. We'll never know but no one ever came looking for him.

Stu is a 2 year old, neutered male, brown brindle and white Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier mix. He weighs 64 pounds. Stu is described as a "great dog" by volunteers who have worked with him. He is a friendly, sweet dog who is easy to handle and walks well on-leash.

Gentleman "Zack"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 4/13/2014

Zack is one of the nicest dogs that you will ever meet. It's hard to imagine how he could become a stray with no one to look for him, but Zack was found on January 27, 2014 wandering the streets along. He was brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter where he patiently waits for a new home.

Zack is a fantastic dog! He is a 9 year old, neutered male, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. He is described by the volunteers who have spent with him as a "great dog." He is very gentle and polite, easy to handle on-leash and sits on command. He does not react to the other dogs while walking through the kennel. See Zack in action.

Meet Mr. "Miller"

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/14/2014

Miller is a 2 year old, neutered male, gray and white American Staffordshire Terrier who has been at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter since December 9, 2013. He weighs 64 pounds.

Miller is a beautiful, sweet dog who go along really well with a couple of kids. He is a strong dog, but corrects well and becomes very submissive when corrected. he loves to run around the play yard and use up some of his energy.

"Chloe" Needs A Special Home!!

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Chloe needs a very special home because she is BLIND! Dogs can adapt to their surroundings; Chloe will do that, but a shelter cage is not a home for this very special little dog.

Chloe is a 12 year old, spayed female, brown and black smooth-coated Chihuahua. She weighs 9 pounds. Chloe was found with her young friend as a stray on February 16, 2014 and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter.

"Hefner" All Alone and Scared!

ID# A1454190

She's alone and so scared! Hefner was found as a stray on February 8, 2014 and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter. She sits in her kennel and trembles as she listens to the sounds of the shelter and watches people that she doesn't know walk past her run.

Hefner is a 10 year old female black Labrador Retriever. She weighs 60 pounds. She is a beautiful dog with a shiny soft coat. She is, perhapss, a little overweight, but otherwise does not look her age.

"Baby," "Baby," A Very Special Dog

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/25/14

It broke my heart to read Baby's story as written by his previous owner. Baby is a 1 year 3 month old, neutered male, gray Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He was returned to the shelter on February 20, 2014 after having been adopted as a pup. This is a story that repeats itself much too often.

Baby's breed is "unpopular" in the neighborhood where he lived and neighbors were not happy. apparently Baby was not secured in his yard and would run away from home. According to the owner, Baby was a great dog except for this one problem.

"Lady" You're My Lady!

ID# A1257018

Becoming a shelter dog was not in Lady's plans but her owner was hospitalized and unable to care for her. On January 9, 2014, she was brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter. Lady is a 6 year old, spayed female German Shepherd/Swiss Mountain Dog mix. She weighs 81 pounds.

Shelter life is hard for any dog and, as the days go by, their anxiety increases. Will I ever have a home again? This must be what our beautiful Lady wonders as people pass by her run.

"Sweet William" So Sweet!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/1/2014

He was found as a stray! Sweet William was found wandering the streets of West Los Angeles on February 11, 2014. He was picked up and brought to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter. Fortunately he did not get hit by a car or attached by another dog. No one ever bothered to come and look for this precious boy so that's their loss. Now he waits for some lucky person to find him, fall in love and give him the forever home he longs for.

"Quincy' Is a Survivor!

UPDATE: ADOPTED 3/29/2014

He had a thick chain with a lock on it when he was found as a stray on January 21, 2014. The staff at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter had to use bold cutters to removed the chain? Who could do such a thing to this wonderful dog? Life has not been kind to Quincy.

Quincy is a 1 year old Labrador Retriever/Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix who weighs 62 pounds. He is just a youngster, and as such, has lots of energy. Volunteers have commented that once taken into the yard where he had a chance to let out some of his energy, he calmed down quickly. He connected well with the volunteers, making eye contact with them. He is in need of basic training, but he is young, smart and will learn.

"Daisy" "Daisy"!

ID# A1452023

Daisy had a family for most of her young life and now, for no fault of her own, she finds herself at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter where she was surrendered on February 1, 2014. Daisy is an incredibly beautiful 1 year old, spayed German Shepherd/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. She weighs 89 pounds.

Daisy lived indoors for most of her life. Her previous owner described her as housebroken, okay in the car and said she pulls a little on-leash. She is described as people-friendly, good with cats but NOT with other dogs. She would be best as an only dog.

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