SSPA Newsletter
In This Issue
Puppy Finn | Happy Tails | Fosters Needed | Meet A Team Member | Adoptables
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Finn, right, with his sister, who also came from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter. |
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Puppy Finn's foster Brooke reports that he's doing great after his recent surgery to repair his back leg!
Thanks to your generous donations to TEAM Bradshaw's fundraiser, he was able to get this life-changing surgery and is recovering so well!
Finn came into Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter clinging to life after apparently being hit by a car.
Thanks to TEAM, the shelter veterinary staff, his SSPA foster and current foster, donors like you and his amazing spirit, this boy has such a bright future ahead of him!
Foster Brooke said: "It's amazing how, despite all he's gone through in his short little life, he's still just happy to be here! He is the sweetest, sassiest, most cuddly boy!"
We're so happy he can now look forward to an amazing life without so much pain!
And we can’t thank you enough for all of your support for our community’s dogs most in need!
Watch videos of him before and after surgery on Instagram. |
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Puppy Butters - now Benji - found his home this weekend!
This adorable guy caught many people's eyes, but ultimately landed a family with three generations to look after him!
During his meet-and-greet at his fosters' house, he showed that his favorite folks are children - immediately following his adoptive family's kids around and wanting to play.
Adopter Iratxe said on the way home, "We are very happy with Benji (previously Butters). Quick update: He does great in the car and is fantastic with kids 🥰"
Today, fosters Kalin and Omar received another update from Iratxe: "We are falling in love so much with this gentle soul."
Congratulations, Benji and family! We can't wait to hear more updates!
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Cammy found her home!
It turns out this girl was home all along! Her fosters just couldn't give her up.
Foster Lisa said, "My husband and I talked and we would like to keep Cammy. She is a perfect fit for our family."
Another beautiful match made through fostering!
Thank you to her family for both fostering and adopting this precious girl, and congratulations Cammy!
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These three super-adorable Stockton pups are among those who found their homes recently!
Clockwise from top: Tucker, Ace and adorable senior Claire went home with families of their very own.
A huge congratulations to all of these lucky pups and their adopters!
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Don’t forget: We offer post-adoption counseling to help with your new dog’s transition into your home! Email sspadogs@gmail.com! You can send "Happy Tails" updates there as well! |
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Fosters Needed
These dogs are also available for adoption.
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Homer
With this goofy guy by your side, every day is like a home run!
This boy has a super adorable smile and happy outlook on life – who couldn’t use some of that?!
He’s energetic and super playful with a rough and rowdy play style with other pups!
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Merle
This adorable 3-year-old boy (look at those ears‼️) is looking for a patient and understanding foster or adopter to help him learn to trust and build confidence.
He’ll need his new folks to take it slowly and really work with him at his pace.
With the right home, he should start to show his personality and come out of his shell!
He could be in a home with a well-matched female dog who is more into coexisting than playing.
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Mr. Winters
For this gorgeous boy, white is always in fashion!
He’s a dog lover who has tons of fun with other pups!
With people, it takes more time to gain his trust - but it’s totally worth the wait!
He’s looking for a person who will take it slowly at first - could that be you?!
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Hero
This stunning boy is looking for an experienced foster who will help him develop confidence and overcome fear.
He has a scheduled FHO (hip surgery) and would do best in a home without children.
He has done fine with well-matched gentle and dainty dogs in playgroups.
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Rosie
This beautiful girl is looking for a loving, patient and understanding family who can help build her confidence.
The stress of shelter life is super rough for Rosie, so she's looking for a low-key environment where she can decompress.
Rosie needs someone to show her what love is, build trust and socialization, and take things slowly.
Can you offer Rosie a safe space and show her the world is not such a scary place? Fill out a foster application today. |
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Fred
This is one sweet boy.
He loves tennis balls and will happily play a few rounds of fetch before finding his way to his bed to chill or some sunshine to snooze in.
He enjoys meeting new people and just wants to be a true member of the family.
He is house broken, crate trained and has successfully lived with other dogs
He's healing from surgeries for double perineal hernias.
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Help SSPA Save More Lives |
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Get to Know a Member of the SSPA Team! |
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In this series, we'll feature one - or more - of our team members each week! |
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Q&A with volunteer Cheryl Bañuelos
How long have you been part of SSPA and what inspired you to be part of the team?
I’ve volunteered for the better part of nine years. It all began with our son bring home a red nose bully puppy named Tank. He was an amazing dog; not anything like we perceived a pit bull to be. I began taking Tank to Bad Rap in Oakland to learn about pit bulls in general and to train him. I was introduced to PB SOC/SSPA Founder Delyse, who was fostering Lucyblu, aka Starr, a little red nose bully that we were adopting as a companion for Tank. She was a big fan of Bad Rap and told me about the PB SOC (Pit Bull Socialization and Obedience Crew) program at Bradshaw shelter. At the time, they were dealing with a fighting ring that put 18 dogs in the shelter. After hearing the backstory, I wanted to help and quickly learned how passionate and amazingly hardworking Delyse and her crew were. It was always about the dogs - that was what inspired me the most.
What’s the best thing about being a member of #TeamSSPA?
The best things about SSPA are the people involved and the fact that they all truly care about each and every dog they take in. Also, no matter how little time you give, it's appreciated.
What moment during your time with SSPA is most memorable for you?
I’ll never forget the pups from the fighting ring: Big Mama, Walter, Odin, Katie, Vienna, and there are more whose names I've forgotten. My most memorable pup was Smoky. He was severely neglected and had cancer on his underside. He was an abused pup with a heart of gold, and giving him the time and love he deserved in his final days was heart-filling.
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What do you hope to help SSPA accomplish in the future?
Presently, unfortunately, I have stepped away from volunteering due to health and family issues, but I 100% plan on returning to help SSPA. I really hope that a new shelter and a program that addresses the hard cases becomes a reality and an example of what can be done to help these pups, who are left scared through no fault of their own.
What is your favorite thing about your pets?
They put a smile on my face each and every day, and with all the BS in the world today, they keep me grounded on what’s important in life.
Any final thoughts?
If this was a review on SSPA and its founder Delyse, it would get five stars for the dedication, hard work and caring everyone in the organization possesses. It's all authentic, nothing phony here.
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We'd love to share your story! Have your own SSPA story to share and/or want to be interviewed for SSPA's newsletter? Email us at sspaupdates@gmail.com! |
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Princess
This little one is finally safe in foster after living on the streets for a while.
She's very sweet and is OK with other dogs.
She's looking for a special adopter who will continue to help her build confidence and work on her fear issues. Her person will need to be patient as she takes some time to acclimate to new people and handling.
A quiet home without young children would be best for her.
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Eli
This boy would love nothing more than to be a family’s beloved pet!
He has those head tilts down and has a perfect white stripe down his face!
He’s sweet, LOVES to play with the dogs in his foster home, and becomes your shadow once you’ve gained his trust. He also enjoys long walks and hikes.
Eli is hoping to find a forever home soon with a confident female dog and a loving, supportive family who will help him continue to come out of his shell! There’s not much more rewarding than that!
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Oscar
This boy came to the shelter in bad shape. He was an outdoor dog, chained in a kennel his entire life.
With the help of our awesome SSPA team and his foster, he's developed more confidence and learned that life can be good.
Let us tell you - this boy is resilient! He had owners who didn't show him an ounce of compassion, but now he's found a way to trust and even show his silly side.
Understandably, he can take a bit to develop trust, but once he does, he's marvelous!
He's low maintenance, mellow and easy to please, and has successfully lived with cats and other dogs!
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Pancho
This senior boy - 9 years old - so deserves a forever home that will pamper and cherish him!
He walks slowly and just really wants a cushy place where he can cuddle and chill out safely.
He's currently hanging out with a marvelous foster, but would love a permanent home!
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Homer
This handsome dude is a volunteer favorite!
He takes a little time to warm up to people, so he’s looking for a patient and understanding family.
He could be paired with a well-matched female dog in his new home.
Once you gain his trust, he does zoomies and flops over for belly rubs!
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Levi
Adorable pup alert!
This sweet boy recently landed in an SSPA foster home!
He's seeking a family that will help him gain confidence and teach him how amazing being a family dog can be.
Can you help teach this cutie that the world is a safe and happy place?
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Chance
Take a chance on ... Chance!
This handsome fella is soft and sweet.
He’s also timid, and wants to be affectionate but will shy away.
He’s very gentle and mannerly and needs a family to show him that he is safe and loved.
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