Smudge is 11 years old and we guess an Aussie with his long, fluffy tail . His owner died and family called us because he had nowhere to go. Well give him a dental on 2/20 and then hell be ready for his new home. Hes a mellow guy, likes people and children. We dont know about cats. Fostered in Grass Valley.

Lil Bit just turned 4 years old and lived his whole life with his mother in the country with an elderly woman. The woman died and daughter could only take one Aussie and asked us to take Lil Bit. Hes fearful with strangers, and barks intensely. Hes great with all the dogs, but is still learning to walk on a leash. I dont recommend an urban environment for Lil Bit because it would be too much of a change for him. He weighs about 46 pounds, is house broken and loves to be on the sofa.

Albos owner died and neighbors brought him as well as a neglected rabbit to Berkeley Humane.I tried to find out details of how he lived, but have been unsuccessful.
Albo weighed 74 pounds when he was brought to the shelter, had overgrown nails and coat. He was intact and quite lethargic. Albo had blood work done including thyroid test, was neutered, groomed and totally healthy and ready for his forever home. We guess him to be around 10 years old and is slimming down. Hes vocal, and is happy lying in the sun, or in the house, and seems to be fine with other dogs. I assume hes OK with cats because he lived with a rabbit! Fostered in Grass Valley.

Misty is a 2-3 year old breeding Aussie girl who is under socialized yet loving. Her owner died and a neighbor called us for help. Shes skittish but responding to being leashed and petted. Shes about 42 pounds, quite lanky and thin and will be spayed and get all her shots on 2/27 and will be available for adoption soon afterwards. Shes fine with other dogs. Fostered in Grass Valley.

Ruby is a 22 pound, 8 year old female mix whose owner fell on hard times. Teddy and Ruby have lived together for the past 3 years, but certainly can be adopted separately.
Ruby will be spayed 2/6 and will be ready for her new home shortly thereafter. Ruby loves people and loves being in your lap! She likes fetch and toys. Fostered in Davis.

Teddy is a 19 pound male mix whose owner fell on hard times. Teddy is about 7years old, neutered and plays with other dogs and will play fetch.
We gave him a dental and he's ready for his new home! Fostered in Davis.

Rumor is a 31 pound, 4 year old blue merle who had to be trapped in September, 2021 during the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County. She would not come to anyone and was living off the land for at least 2 weeks before being trapped. She is quite skittish and very smart - an accomplished escape artist! On 9/20/21, she gave birth to three puppies at the Sanctuary. Her puppies have found great homes, and now it's Rumor's turn.

She is an escape artist, so fencing in her home must be bullet-proof. She's very playful with all dogs, terribly afraid of new people and needs to be introduced on leash. We're looking for a home where she can play with dogs, not get out of her yard, and with a person who will take her on leash walks and introduce her to a non-threatening world. Fostered in Grass Valley.

Jake is a lively and fun 4.5 year old red tri. Jake weighs 57 pounds, is housebroken and now neutered. He seems to like everyone he meets, rolls over for belly rubs, plays fetch and tug of war.
He's strong, and would do best on a Gentle Leader if being leash-walked, or easy walk harness until he gets used to leash walks. No Cats for Jake!
He's very fun and loves to play with friendly dogs.
Fostered in Grass Valley.