“They didn’t give up on me.”
In mid-July, Bruno was found tied to an abandoned car, weak and barely responsive under the sun. Most clinics were full or closing, but one finally said, “Bring him in now.” Severely malnourished and dehydrated, he weighed just 35 pounds — and an ultrasound revealed nearly three feet of metal, plastic, and fabric in his […]
“I finally got my second chance.”
Kylie was a stray seen wandering the streets for some time before someone noticed significant injuries to her back legs, likely from being hit by a vehicle. A rescue angel cared for her until she could make her way to Dogwood. Once in our care she was seen by our vet partner who treated her […]
“They stayed by me, even when it was hard.”
Sweet Redhead was the only puppy from his litter still waiting for a family. Just as someone met him and fell in love, we discovered he had Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) and needed an expensive surgery.His adopter didn’t give up. She patiently waited, fostered him through a long, difficult recovery, and provided all the care he […]
“They said yes when I needed it most.”
In August 2025, Tucker was brought to the SouthLA City shelter with a severe front leg injury — likely from being hit by a car. No one knew his full story, only that he needed help fast. When the shelter reached out to rescues, one incredible foster stepped forward,and we said yes.Now safe and healing, […]
“The fire took everything — but not my chance.”
When wildfires tore through California in March 2025, rescuers found devastation everywhere — dogs burned, injured, and trapped with no way out. Most didn’t survive. But one tiny pup did. Ara.She was the only survivor from a family of backyard dogs. Neighbors said she had always been kept apart, tied up away from her mother […]