Rescue Groups

Adoption

Many local rescues participate at the Bark at the Park each year. Thanks!

The following list of local shelters and rescues has been provided as a public resource only, and is not meant as an endorsement of any kind by the City of Lancaster or the Bark at the Park Committee. This list covers the cities of: Palmdale, Lancaster, Acton, Agua Dulce, Rosamond, California City, Littlerock, Mojave, Stevenson’s Ranch, Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, and Tehachapi.

Akita Buddies
Palmdale, CA (661) 538-9528 Email: mrsdc@earthlink.net
Who We Are: This organization is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of purebred Akita's. We provide information to potential Akita owners and existing owners about the breed.

American Fox Terrier Rescue - Southern California
Acton, CA 661-269-5658 Email: caldicotk9s@juno.com
Who We Are: We help dogs who have lost their homes though divorce or death of their owners. Many come from wonderful homes, but through life changes, the dog needs a new home. American Fox Terrier Rescue groups are often best qualified to find that new home.

Animal House Rescue
Tehachapi, CA 661-822-3468
Who We Are: We help abused, neglected, or homeless animals and are always willing to help in finding new homes, fostering, transporting or in any way we can. One of our main goals is to keep them living in a family environment, not in a shelter environment.

Antelope Valley Dalmatian Rescue
Lancaster, CA (661) 949-1795 Email: easytospot@earthlink.net
Who We Are: We are an all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing homeless Dalmatians from shelters and abandonment situations in Southern California and placing them in new and loving homes. All of our dogs are spayed / neutered, vet checked and given up to date vaccinations before placement.

Antelope Valley Dog and Cat Rescue
Palmdale, CA 661-224-1421 Email: Ol1eyeddog@aol.com
Who We Are: "A Sanctuary for the Unwanted" To serve the dogs and cats of the Antelope Valley by providing a sanctuary for the unwanted, medical attention for the needy and responsible pet ownership through community education. We have rescued abandoned, starving, injured and ill dogs and cats. We have provided them with medical attention, food and shelter. All want to be loved! We have found homes for some, some are at our sanctuary, and others have been placed in temporary foster homes. Our vision is to reduce animal overpopulation by educating the public. Also to find and place animals in the best suitable loving home/environment. We are incorporated as Antelope Valley Dog and Cat Rescue, inc., a non-profit corporation. We have received our tax exemption status from the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board. Our adoption process includes an application, a home check to assure you and our adoptees are safe and secure. Any other information will be provided by simply calling and asking.

Aussie Rescue Of Southern Calif Inc.
Katie Claweson: 661-943-1763 or 943-4555 ~ Quartz Hill

Basset Rescue Network at Daphneyland
Dawn Smith or Carol Ashley : 661-269-2682 or 661-233-6441 ~ Acton, CA

California City Animal Control
Mailing Address: 21130 Hacienda Blvd.
Shelter Address: 5000 Lindbergh and Curtis Pl. at the Cal.City Airport
California City, CA 93505
760-373-1115 Email: ccaco@ccis.com
Who We Are: We provide Animal Control Services for the City of California City.

C.A.R.E.S. (California Animal REScue)
Share Bond: 661-264-4400
Will hand out educational literature and help people with humane wildlife solutions

Doberman Pinscher SOS
661-886-1721 Email: dobiesos@earthlink.net
Who We Are: Doberman Pinscher SOS is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of Doberman Pinschers. Rehabilitation may be medical or behavioral. We sometimes have younger dogs available for adoption that only needed short-term intensive care.

Garland Rescue Ranch & Sanctuary no-kill dog & cat rescue. 40939 16th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551 Karen Pilcher phone: 661-267-2848 or 661-317-9492

Gold Haven Golden Retriever Rescue
Littlerock, CA (661) 944-1140 Email: wpickett@qnet.com
Who We Are: Gold Haven Golden Retriever Rescue is dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned or displaced golden retrievers and placing them in loving, permanent homes.

High Desert Angels for Animals
Palmdale, CA Email: rgagnon@inreach.com
Who We Are: We are a California non-profit organization (501C3). We rescue cats and dogs predominantly from our local shelter (Lancaster, CA). All of our animals are spayed or neutered, with shots and are usually micro chipped. As of spring, 2005 we will be relocating within the area. Due to this, we are currently only doing minimal adoptions until we have relocated. We will be building kennels in order to help provide a place for homeless animals in the near future. We welcome any tax-deductible contributions toward the development of our new facility. We are in need of construction materials particularly chain-link fencing, fence posts and other related materials. We appreciate the donations and support in our endeavor to continue to help the plight of homeless and unwanted animals

The Homestretch Greyhound Rescue & Adoption Rescue and adoption of former racing greyhounds
Barbara Davenport: 805-797-7706 ~ Fillmore, CA

L.A. County Animal Care & Control: Lancaster
5210 W. Ave. I, Lancaster, CA 93536 661-940-4195 Terry Eversull: 661-940-4196
Adopting a friend: First time pet owners may adopt a dog or cat for only $32.00. One per household please. Dog and cat adoption fees include spaying and neutering costs, initial vaccinations, a free health examination at participating veterinary offices and a seven day exchange. A dog license is required in addition to the adoption fee for adult dogs. A cat license fee is required in some contract cities and all county unincorporated areas. The Fee is in addition to the adoption fee.

New Leash on Life
Newhall, CA 661-255-0097
Adopting a friend: One of our main objectives at New Leash on Life is to place the right animal with the right owner. Too often, we find that people make rash decisions about getting a pet. Either they aren't ready to make a lifetime commitment to that pet or they get an animal that doesn't fit their lifestyle or, in their minds, isn't "perfect."
Our animals remain New Leash on Life animals for their lifetime. If the animal is not compatible, for whatever reason, with its new owner or home, the animal must be returned to New Leash on Life.
Anyone wishing to adopt one of our animals must go through the following procedures:
· Fill out our adoption application.
· Have an interview with a New Leash on Life representative.
· Have a Home Check to insure the home is safe for the animal.
· Make a tax-deductible donation. (We ask for $200 minimum for dog and $85 for cats.)
Our dogs generally are up to date on all vaccinations and have been spayed or neutered

Rainbow Rescue
(661) 256-7948 Email: rainbowrescue@hotmail.com
Who We Are: We are a no-kill shelter based out of Lancaster. We work closely with Edwards Air Force Base, and with PetsMart in Stevenson Ranch, CA. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, current on shots and micro chipped.

Shih Tzus & Others
Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 946-8843 Email: shihtzuchic@msn.com
Who We Are: We rescue Shih Tzus from Animal Shelters, owner turn ins and sometimes just wandering the desert and streets. They are fostered by wonderful volunteers, are spayed/neutered, micro chipped, vaccinated, groomed and vetted.

Southern California Giant Schnauzer Rescue, El Cajon, CA
Karalyn J. Eckerle, Director: 760-494-7099 or 760-586-3136
The focus will be to educate people on the breed and the importance of spaying and neutering, to take Adoption and Fostering Applications and to interest people in volunteering.

Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue sclrrescue@hotmail.com
Acton, CA LouVon McKim: 888-554-2522

Tehachapi Humane Society
P.O. Box 922 Tehachapi CA 93581
661-823-0699 Email: kcornelison@bak.rr.com
Who We Are: Our major programs include financial assistance with spaying/neutering, a lost and found hotline, pet placement, humane education and shelter support.

photo by Gail Gunnels

Happy Ending!
Medi was up for adoption at the
Tehachapi Humane Society
and she was adopted by a nice
family near Oak Hills.

Westside German Shepherd Rescue of LA sbouu@aol.com
Vicki Bouchillon, Lancaster CA 661-945-3861

now in Colorado: Retired Racers, Inc
Linda Brown: 719-845-0578, email: greyspirit@earthlink.net
Rescuing former racing greyhounds and finding loving homes, educating the public about greyhounds
Trinidad, CO (formerly of Acton CA)