No Kill Animal Shelter?

Question

I live in the Los Angeles Area and my friend needs to take his large dog, Rottweiler/Chow mix to a shelter. I have been trying very hard to help find a no kill shelter, but have had no luck. Does anyone know where he can take this dog? He is probably unadoptable because of his size. He just moved here from Texas where he had 2 acres and he now lives in a townhouse and can't keep him. He is so sad.

Answer 1

Do not put him in the newspaper for free...of if you do you need to make sure the owners are responsible, have enough time for a dog, and do not abuse them. You can foster him out to the family and check on them with little advance notice to check the conditions the dog is in.

Tell your friend that when she adopted him she took the responsibility of finding him a safe, non-abusive, happy home that fits the dog and his needs. If you do put out an add for him you can say price negotiable...and then do a good check on the family. Good luck.

Answer 2

Searched online heres what I got:
Lange Foundation, LA
New Leash On Life Animal Rescue LA
Noah's Bark Pet Rescue Los Angeles
Save-A-Life
Just Gooogle the places and you can find all your info.
These places can find a loving home for tons of animals or find that special job for the "unadoptable ones" don't put and Ad in the newspapaer or else you'll find an unsuitable home or in desperation the dog will be abandoned.
Hope I could Help!

Answer 3

Many animal shelters will "kill" the dogs after some time...but many many rescue organizations are "no kill"...if he can keep the dog until a home is found then he will no for sure that the dog is not killed...but running an ad in the paper if a good choice also

Answer 4

Have you tried an ASPCA organization?? Google ASPCA around LA and see what pops up. Usually humane societies are pretty good at finding a home for dogs and some have the no kill policy. Another thing he could do is post an add on Craigslist.com and see if he can't rehome the dog himself. It may be the best option because the new owners may let him come by and visit occasionally. Tell your friend good luck from me.

Answer 5

I hate to tell you this, but most of the no-kill shelters in L.A. are full. Too many unwanted pets. The kill shelters constantly have "red-listed" dogs, most recently, after a week of her being there, they red-listed a 2 yr old, healthy, purebred, female Yellow Labrador. I myself worked hard to get her saved, and she was adopted.

Too many pets in L.A. county. I would suggest trying to re-home the dog, with an adoption fee, in the newspaper or on Craigslist.

Answer 6

I would go with Jayce's answer. It might be the best option you have for the dog to survive. Some types of dogs are automatically destroyed at shelters. Give him away. It's better than sending him somewhere you know will kill him.

Answer 7

You would be better of surrendering him to a rescue, or a humane society. There are no kill shelters, but they are rare. If he's put in a rescue (where he'll live in foster homes until he's placed) then he will find a good home. If he's in good health, and a good dog, then he'll be placeable.

Answer 8

Try to find a rescue.

Here's a link to a Chow rescue in cali:
http://www.chowwelfare.com/cciw/morersc.htm

and here's a link to a rot rescue:
http://www.rottrescuela.org/

good luck! And I'm sorry to hear he can't keep his dog anymore.

Answer 9

I searched for a couple of minutes and I found a list broken down by state.

Good luck!

http://www.saveourstrays.com/no-kill.htm

Answer 10

I hate to burst your bubble, but many no kill shelters will push off dogs and cats to shelters that do kill.
Did you friend try to adopt the dog out through local vets bulletin boards, or on-line bulletin boards and local newspapers?