rehoming, lost & found

The majority of our dogs are transferred to us (or “pulled”) from local partnering shelters. They are dogs that have been processed appropriately—they have been scanned for a microchip, held for a potential owner to find, medically and behaviorally assessed, etc.

Our priority is rescuing at-risk dogs already in a shelter environment; therefore, we rarely take in strays or owner-surrendered dogs.

We developed this page to share helpful resources and to identify a small handful of situations where we may be able to help. We will never take in any animal that has displayed human aggression.

Rehoming/surrender

Firstly, we know the decision to rehome/surrender your beloved pet is a difficult one and we wish you luck in finding a loving home for them.

  • If your dog is a F&Ps alum, we will always accept them back into our care.

  • If your dog is pregnant or nursing AND is a small or medium breed (up to 35lbs), we may be able to accept them into our care, depending on current capacity and foster availability.

  • If your puppy is young enough to require bottle feeding, we may be able to accept them into our care, depending on current capacity and foster availability.

If one of these scenarios applies to your pet, please contact us and provide as much information as possible. We will respond with next steps.

If the above-listed scenarios do not apply, we are not able to accept your dog into our care. Please take the time to network, share and explore safe options for your pet. Animal rescue organizations in the Sacramento area have developed Keep your Pet - Helping pets and their people stay together. It provides options and remedies for some of the common issues that cause someone to surrender their pet. There are many other resources online, such as Rehome by Adopt a Pet or Home to Home.

Lost or Found

Here are some suggested steps if you have lost your dog or found a stray:

  • Contact local animal shelters. This should be the first step. The dog will be scanned for a microchip and logged into the system.

  • Report lost or found animals through matching websites such as Pawboost or Petco Love Lost.

  • Leverage the power of social media. Post on social platforms such as Facebook and Nextdoor, specifically in local lost & found groups.

  • Be social, offline. Revisit the area you lost or found the dog. Look for people walking or slowly driving around looking. Ask neighbors if they’ve seen your dog or if the found dog looks familiar. Revisit the area to post or check for physical posters.

  • Be aware of scammers, especially in regard to monetary rewards. Confirm ownership through photos or vet records.

If you have found a stray dog that is pregnant or nursing puppies, please contact us. We may be able to accept them into our care depending on current capacity and foster availability.