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The unconditional love pets bring into our lives is powerful. Enjoy these adoption updates and stories of People Rescuing Animals … Animals Rescuing People®.

Adoption Update – Chai

June 9, 2020

“I adopted Chai (fka Zuma) in December 2018 when she was 10 weeks old. I fell in love with her at first sight and was so happy when I got to bring her home. She is a perfect blend of sweet, sassy, and playful…”
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Adoption Update – Samson

June 9, 2020

“Sam has been a perfect fit since day one. The most friendly loving playful pup I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and he’s mine! We go on walks and play ball and he is always just so happy to be with me…”
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Adoption Update – Mia

May 24, 2020

“Just want to say a big thank you for everything you have been doing whilst Shelter in Place has been in effect! We adopted Mia (formerly Carrot) from you on May 15th…”
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Adoption Update – Molly

April 5, 2020

“13 years ago back in 2007 I went with a friend who was looking for a dog and as I stood off to the side all of these dogs barreled out of the condo, but the last one out slowly walked over to me…”
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Rescued During California Fires — Bubba Finds His Best Friend

April 2, 2020

Bubba’s a pit bull terrier, boxer mix who was rescued by ARF during the North Complex Fire in Northern California. Our team quickly identified Bubba as the perfect candidate for our Pets and Vets program…
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