Author: animalsrulerescue

Name: Buffy
Age: 9/15/2025
Sex: female, spay appt in March
Breed: Chihuahua & Pug mix
Weight: 8 lbs
Housebroken: potty pad trained
Kids: 8 and older
Other dogs: friendly with other dogs.
Cats: should be fine
Housing: best in a home with backyard or patio space
Personality: Buffy is a darling girl. She’s very sweet, loving, active & very playful with her toys. She has a very happy-go-lucky personality. Will bond very easily with her new owner. She’s a really wonderful, happy little puppy.
What we know: Owner surrendered.  Buffy’s prior owner worked too much, had kids and found herself with no time to properly raise a puppy. Buffy is a no issue puppy. 
Medical: healthy, vaccinated, microchipped & will be spayed in March.
How to apply: No out of state, we are located in San Pedro, CA. Please visit OUR website at http://www.animalsrule.org to fill out the online application of interest.

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Buffy can be seen by appointment only, with an approved application. If you are interested, just click the application link below to apply.

Name: Mildred
Age: DOB: 09/05/2014
Sex: female, spayed
Breed: Maltese, Poodle.mix
Weight: 10 lbs
Housebroken: yes, will go out on the grass or use pee pads if inside a room
Kids: 8 and older
Other dogs: friendly with other dogs. Is fostered with several senior dogs of various ages.
Cats: cat safe we think
Housing: she is being fostered in a house with access to backyard space
Personality: she is a tiny girl. Very sweet. Loves to be carried around of course. Sleeps in her bed at night. Good eater. Happy girl.
What we know: found as a stray  so we have no back history
•Medical: relatively healthy, normal blood work, we spayed her, removed some mammary masses, she had a dental with extractions, vaccinated, microchipped.
•How to apply: Mildred can be seen by appointment only, with an approved application. If you are interested, just click the application link below to apply

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Name: Bridget
Age: 3-4 yrs old
Sex: female, will be spayed on Feb 2nd
Breed: Terrier mix
Weight: 13 lbs
Housebroken: unknown, but keeps her kennel clean & holds her bladder at night, so she could be.
Kids: 8 and older
Other dogs: friendly with other dogs. She is seems passive
Cats: unknown
Housing: fine in a home with outdoor space
Personality: she is a darling dog, very sweet and very loving. Will be shy at first until she settles in. Will bond easily with her new owner. She just wants to be loved. 
What we know: Bridget was witnessed being dumped from a car with 3 other dogs, 2 of which did not make it. She is good on leash & settling in well at the rescue.  We are trying to get her in foster care to learn more about her.
Medical: healthy, vaccinated, microchipped, will be spayed on  Feb 2nd.
How to apply: No out of state. Click the application link below to apply

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Bridget can be seen by appointment only, with an approved application. If you are interested, just click the “submit application” link below to apply.

Name: Chico
Age: DOB: 01/07/2025
Sex: male, neutered
Breed: Pug
Weight: 14 lbs
Housebroken: almost, he still sometimes has an accident in the trainers house
Kids: 10 and older
Other dogs: very friendly, very playful with other dogs. Would love a play buddy
Cats: no cats
Housing: We are looking to put him in a house with backyard space.
Personality: Chico is a darling Pug. He is very active, playful and a total character. He’s a mischievous puppy, and will sometimes chew things up if left out for him to get ahold of
What we know: We currently have Chico in training to help him cope with the change in his living condition. Chico’s prior owner became ill and the extended family has surrendered him to rescue. Chico is a beautiful Pug. He has a sweet expression filled face. In board and care training, he is working on some basic commands such as heel, sit, off and down. His new owner must have some time on their hands to help this dog cope and stay consistent while he’s settling into a new household routine
Medical:  healthy. He’s been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped.
How to apply: Click the application link below to apply. No out of state

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Name: Desiree
Age: DOB: 03/15/2020
Sex: female, spayed
Breed: French Bulldog
Weight: 25 lbs
Housebroken: yes, with access to backyard space
Kids: 13 and older
Other dogs: she is a friendly girl, but will do best as an only dog. She wants to be your one and only.
Cats: no cats
Housing: she needs a house with backyard space. Loves having a yard. Will fetch her toys.
Personality: Desiree is a darling girl. She’s very sweet and very loving. She loves her person wholeheartedly. She is active & very playful with her toys. She will chase them, she will suckle them, sleep with them at night, but she doesn’t like to share her toys or her person with other dogs. So she will be best as an only dog. She has a very happy-go-lucky personality. Will bond very easily with her new owner. Desiree just wants to be loved. She’s a really wonderful, happy, loving little Frenchie but she needs to be your one and only.
The Breed: We highlight breed information here. Please familiarize yourself with the French Bulldog. Click here. French Bulldog. They can be expensive to own and are a brachycephalic breed. They are lap dogs who are heat intolerant and can have breathing issues if you over exercise them. They are high-maintenance dogs which is why there are so many in the shelters & in rescue. They require facial fold cleaning, butt wiping, ear cleaning, and skin maintenance, especially during the hot, allergy ridden summer months. Please research what you are adopting.
What we know: Desiree was used for breeding & discarded when they were done with her. She arrived blind in her right eye so, we had it removed. She has completely normal vision in her remaining eye. She has no current medical issues.
Medical: healthy, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped. Arrived with no sight in her right eye, so we had it removed. She has normal vision in her left eye. No medical issues. Skin/coat is healthy but as you know there is always daily maintenance for Frenchies.
How to apply: No out of state. click the application link below to apply.

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Name: Dory
Age: 2- 3 yrs old
Sex: female, spayed
Breed: French Bulldog
Weight: 19 lbs
Housebroken: yes, in a house with a backyard
Kids: 10 and older
Other dogs: friendly with other dogs but will be best as an only dog. She can be toy possessive.
Cats: no cats
Housing: she needs housing with backyard space.
Personality: she is a darling dog, and has a very sweet and very loving personality. This little gremlin loves her person. She is active & playful with her toys and has a very happy-go-lucky personality. Thos snorty little gremlin knows how to sit & is learning ‘down’ and ‘shake.’ She will bond very easily with her new owner. She is all about pleasing her person.
The Breed: We highlight breed information here. Please familiarize yourself with the French Bulldog. Click here. French Bulldog. They can be expensive to own and are a brachycephalic breed. They are lap dogs who are heat intolerant and can have breathing issues if over exercised. They require facial fold cleaning, butt wiping, ear cleaning, and skin maintenance, especially during the hot, allergy ridden summer months. Please research what you are adopting.
What we know: Doing well in her foster home. Loves her toys and can sit on command. Is housebroken in a house with access to backyard. She is a tiny, compact Frenchie. Very loving and snuggly. Dory can be toy possessive and does not like to share, so she will be best placed as an only dog.
Medical: healthy, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped.
How to apply: No out of state. click the application link below to apply

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Dory can be seen by appointment only, with an approved application. If you are interested, just click the application link below to apply. 

Name: Kiwi
Age: DOB: 02/18/2020
Sex: male, neutered
Breed: Chihuahua
Weight: 7 lbs
Housebroken: yes
Kids: 8 and older
Other dogs: loves other dogs, no matter the age. We would like to place him with another dog if we could.
Cats: he is cat safe
Housing: home with backyard space will be easiest.
Personality: he is a happy boy, full of personality. He sleeps in bed with his foster mom. Kiwi’s tail never stops wagging. He spins and twirls when he’s excited to see you. He is very loving, wants to be your friend and constant companion. He is great on walks and a very stable guy. We adore him. A must meet!
What we know: Kiwi was pulled from the downey shelter where he was owner surrendered. We are shocked that anyone would get rid of this spectacular boy. He is exploding with personality! He spins, he twirls, and his tail wags a mile a minute. He is precious, a must see if you are looking for a small Chihuahua. We absolutely adore him.
Medical: healthy, vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped.
How to apply: Click the application link below to apply

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Name: Poncho
Age: DOB: 02/24/2020
Sex: male, neutered
Breed: Mix Breed, he probably has several little breeds in him (Doxie, Chihuahua, Corgi?) He has no tail, short legs, and is low to the ground.
Weight: 13 lbs
Housebroken: yes. He is currently fostered in a house with backyard access via doggie door.
Kids: teenage kids will be best for Poncho
Other dogs: he is currently in a foster home with 2 other dogs and doing good. He does love his toys and can be toy possessive sometimes. He can play rough with his toys too.
Cats: no cats
Housing: He will definitely need housing with backyard space. Not a good match for Apartment/Condo living
Personality: Poncho is a darling boy. He is very sweet and loving with his person. He just exudes personality. He is a little clown. He rolls around on his back and can walk on his hind legs and bunny hop. He is a very happy boy. He will settle in and bond very quickly with his new owner.
What we know: owner surrendered. He is very sweet. Good play manners with his person, good on leash, however long walks are not his jam. He is not a hiking/running partner dog. He simply prefers to play in his own backyard and keeps himself busy with his own toys. He has a very happy-go-lucky personality. Loves his toys and will chase whatever toy you throw. He sleeps in bed with his foster mom.
Medical: healthy, vaccinated, neutered, microchipped.
How to apply: Click the application link below to apply.

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