Bark at the Park

Rescue Group & Community Group Application



Does your rescue organization or community group want to participate in the

Bark at the Park?

This year it will be on Oct. 6 & 7, 2012. Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm.

That's right, it's a two day celebration of our 20th Anniversary!

Location: Lancaster City Park, 43011 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster, California



Local Rescue Groups

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.

2nd Chance Pet Rescue - West
Jill Parnham, Acton, CA  661-269-1041  Email: secondchancerescue@hotmail.com or info@2ndchancepetrescue.org

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. American Fox Terrier Rescue groups are often best qualified to find them the perfect new home.

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
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. 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.

A Pet Rescue Kennels, Inc.
Fulvio Fontana 661-258-9525 or 760-373-8051

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

Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California
Kerri Walsh: 805-524-9353 or 951-313-2716 Riverside, CA Email: missanthropy15@yahoo.com

Dawn Smith 661 269-2682
6221 Shannon Valley Rd Acton CA 93510 -
Basset rehabilitation and socialization center open to the public Sat & Sun 11 - 5. Specializes in pack socialization and rehabilitating the homeless basset hound.Education, Community service programs, youth volunteer opportunities and belly rubbing abound! Averaging a daily head count of over 90 basset hounds seeking forever adoptive families, there is sure to be a basset that chooses you!

California City Animal Control
Mailing Address: 21130 Hacienda Blvd.
Shelter Address: 5000 Lindbergh and Curtis Pl. at the California City Airport
California City, CA 93505
760-373-1115
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

Dachshund Rescue & Placement
E-Mail: Doxykeeper@msn.com
Who we are: We are a Dachshund rescue that rescues purebred Dachshunds from shelters families needing to give up their dogs. We find new loving forever homes for our dogs. Foster homes are always needed.

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.

Forgotten Angels Cat Rescue, Inc.
Cathy Hosford: 661-273-9822
P.O. Box 900681, Palmdale, CA 93590

French Bulldog Village Rescue
Vicki Bouchillon 661-945-3861

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

Gold Haven Golden Retriever Rescue
Littlerock, CA    (661) 944-1140 
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.

GreySave Greyhound Adoptions

Halfway to Home
Suzanne Poth 661-824-4495

High Desert Angels for Animals
Palmdale, CA
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. 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
email:
info@nlol.org
Adopting a friend: One of our main objectives at New Leash on Life is to place the right animal with the right owner.
Anyone wishing to adopt one of our animals may contact our website.

Rainbow Rescue
21540 Ives Drive
California City CA 93505
Phone: (760) 373-2907
Email: dogsr4luv@yahoo.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.

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

LouVon McKim 888-554-ALAB (2522)
4654 East Avenue S #108
Palmdale, CA 93552

Tehachapi Humane Society
661-823-0699 Email: tehachapihumanesociety@yahoo.com
Tehachapi Humane Society
21600 Golden Star Blvd., Unit #3
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Who We Are:
Our major programs include financial assistance with spaying/neutering, a lost and found hotline, pet placement, humane education and shelter support.

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)


Booth Space Reservation

Reservation fee is now $50 to help cover insurance for
Rescue/Community Groups.

Deadline for applications is Friday, August 17, 2012.

Applications will be considered based on space available.
Groups selected to participate will be notified by Sept. 3, 2012.

Community and rescue groups will be provided with one 10' x 10' area.
If you are interested in sponsoring a fundraising activity, please specify your event and any special needs with your application or through direct contact (see "For more information" below).Please mail or email a photo of your booth, or items to be sold or displayed (optional). These photos may be added to the Bark at the Park website
(www.lancasterbarkatthepark.org) and will not be returned.

Check should be made payable to City of Lancaster PRA Dept. and mailed to address below or by credit card (by mail, or phone: Melissa Varela at 661-723-6070). 
Payment Method: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa or Check Payable to: City of Lancaster
A state driver's license or state identification card number must be written on all personal checks. Cash is not accepted by mail.
Payment must be made directly to the City of Lancaster through the mail to the below address.
Thank you!

Rescue Group Criteria:
No adoptions will be done the day of the event--NO EXCEPTIONS! 

NO retractable leashes will be allowed during the event.

Rescue groups are expected to have potential owners complete applications and agree to home checks by the rescue group.
Potential placements should be accurately evaluated for temperament, behavior, and breed, and should be spayed or neutered before placement.

 

We can no longer accept applications online or by email. Sorry for the inconvenience.

For more information or questions, email Carole
or call Melissa Varela at
(661) 723-6070
to discuss special needs

To apply, print the Group Application with Terms and Conditions , sign and mail them with payment to:
City of Lancaster PRA Department
Attn: Melissa Varela
44933 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534