SSPA Newsletter
In This Issue
SSPA Expansion | Shelter Is Overflowing | Canada Transport | Happy Tails
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We're Expanding Our Services! |
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While dogs are always at the center of our work, staying true to our mission to help the most vulnerable *pets* in our region, Sacramento Shelter Pets Alive (SSPA) is now helping to save Stockton Animal Shelter kittens and rabbits in need!
"It’s about the need at Stockton. It’s a severely understaffed, underfunded shelter and there’s a need," says SSPA Founder Delyse. "Our mission is to be a safety net for those animals most in need, so we are holding true to our mission."
Some examples of our expanding work:
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Our founder has taken in a bunch of rabbits, including babies, who were in desperate need of care. Four of the babies are now ready to go to foster-to-adopt, indoor homes (preferably in pairs), so fill out our questionnaire if you’re interested!
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An incredible #TeamSSPA foster has now taken in 15 kittens - 13 with ringworm and two with scabies. She is doing life-saving work for these babies!
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Two of our dedicated volunteers have taken in litters of sick kittens who needed a safe space to heal and grow before they can be adopted!!! Check them out.
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Stockton Animal Shelter is in DESPERATE need of getting large-breed dogs out of the shelter. They're beyond-full, with more dogs coming in all the time (kittens, too).
There are no open kennels and we need the community to step up!!!
This is an underfunded, under-resourced shelter that does not euthanize for space - but they need space to save more lives!!! The staff is AMAZING and goes the extra mile for these animals!!
If you’re ready to foster or adopt, contact us now at sspadogs@gmail.com. We can help match you with a dog and even deliver a foster to you! We can also help get you kittens to foster (there are so many!)
Check out available dogs at sspetsalive.com and find our foster and adoption questionnaires.
Our region's pets need you now!!!!
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Help get 14 more shelter dogs to rescue up north! |
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SSPA needs volunteers to transport Stockton shelter dogs July 31 / Aug. 1!
We need volunteer drivers to take dogs from Stockton to Great Falls, Montana, in a sprinter van! We’ll cover hotel room and expenses! (Photos from previous transport!)
Help save 14 dogs by getting them to rescue up north!
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No, you're not imagining things!
That's beloved long-timer and senior Charlie (tan) absolutely thriving in his fospice home!!!
Mom Laura reports, "Just a quick update to let you know Charlie is doing great! He's doing just fine with my girl Sophie (whom I adopted from the shelter in 2017) and he's such a well-behaved sweetheart!"
What makes this fospice situation even more heartwarming is his family took him in not only because he's amazing, but because he has a growth on his heart and an unknown future.
As Laura said, "The reason Charlie caught my attention is because I don’t think a dog that is at the end of his life should have to spend his remaining time left in a shelter, and especially after what I just went through with my Stella, I just felt like if I could try to make his last year comfortable and happy, then it's worth a shot."
Laura, you're absolutely amazing! Thank you!!!
And enjoy the good life, Charlie!!!
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Stella Mae reports that she's doing fabulously in her forever home!
"Two years ago, I got my freedom ride from the shelter. When I was there, I was very, very scared and low growled at everyone. They couldn't even get me out of my kennel for a month an a half because I wouldn't let anyone get near me...
"My mom says that if it wasn't for SSPA, the shelter staff would have killed me!!! Which, I don't get ... cause, look at me: I am AMAZING!! My mom always says that I am the perfect example of why a dog's behavior in the shelter doesn't represent how they're going to be in a home!!"
Nothing makes us happier than hearing these stories and happy endings! It's proof of why our work is so important and is saving lives!!!
Congratulations Stella Ma, and thank you, Brooke, for making this wonderful girl part of your family (along with Puppy Finn)!
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Miss Stella McCool's family recently sent us a wonderful update!
In an email, adopter Donna said:
"I want to thank you (SSPA Founder) Delyse for picking a perfect pup for me and my pack. She and Miss Opal are doing great. They play, play and play well together.
"Stella is still very much a puppy and I can say a happy pup. She doesn't seem to have any bugga-boos from her prior life. Maybe because she is young.
"She has been great for Miss Opal. They both have personality plus and tons of energy. Miss Stella is very vocal at times when playing and Miss Opal just makes the usual growling play noises. I haven't gotten any really good video of them playing hard, but all in fun. They are so much fun to watch. They definitely keep one another busy. Opal accepted her right away and it didn't take long for Stella to settle in.
"She is learning the do's and don'ts of living here. She is smart and learns fast."
We're so glad this girl completed your family and brought more happiness to your household!
Congratulations Stella McCool, and thank you, Donna, for adopting this amazing girl!
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Don’t forget: If you adopted through SSPA, 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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Bella
Bella is one of the sweetest, softest girls around!
She’s very submissive, and we suspect she might not have been treated the best in the past.
She is the most gentle girl, who we suspect would do well with children.
She’s participated in shelter playgroups with gentle and dainty dogs.
She so deserves a loving forever home with a family that will dote on her!
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Banjo
This is such a fabulous boy!
He starts off very timid, but quickly shows you his true personality: fun, sweet, playful and active!
He participates in shelter playgroups with gentle and playful dogs!
We suspect he’d be ok with children.
He’s just a gorgeous boy who’s an absolute rock star!
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Licorice
This boy thrives with other gentle and light-play dogs.
He takes a little time to warm up to people, but once he does, he’s super sweet and mannerly.
He also loves the water!
In a home environment, he’s wonderful!
Who wouldn’t want this gentle and fluffy guy?
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Whisky
Rock star alert!
This stunning guy is fabulous! He’s all sorts of fun and seems like a huge, adorable puppy!
He participates in shelter playgroups with playful dogs!
If you’re looking for a fun, adventurous, all-around awesome boy, Whisky’s your guy!
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Toby
Toby is one very sweet and fabulous dog.
He’s so mannerly, gentle and all-around lovely.
He enjoys the company of gentle and dainty dogs.
We also suspect he’d do well with children.
He deserves a wonderful home that will give him plenty of love and TLC.
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Jojo
This is one very sweet and soft boy.
He seems to gain confidence and feel most comfortable with other gentle and dainty dogs.
We suspect he’d do ok with mannerly children as he is a gentle soul looking for a nurturing home.
We can’t understand how anyone could pass up on that squishy and fabulous face.
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Pebble
Pebble is one very gentle, very sweet and lovely girl.
Foster Sari said, "I wanted to let you know that Pebble is doing great..... You can tell that she has been in a home but she was probably confined to the garage. Every time I say 'let's go to bed' she goes to the garage door, or after we've been in the backyard she'll go to my side garage door. She knows that a dog bed is for her; she loves sprawling out wherever she lays. She was resistant to the crate but now she goes in like a dream."
She’s wonderful!
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Layla
This girl is a dream!
We truly can’t say enough about her – she’s that wonderful!
She’s super-sweet, amazing and gentle in every way!
Layla enjoys the company of gentle and dainty pups in playgroups!
She's been a huge hit on dog day out with everyone falling in-love with this rock star.
She has mammary tumors and we are looking for an adopter who is willing to adopt her and allow her to live her best life.
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Roxy
This wonderful girl has captured all of our hearts, including her new foster's!
Foster Anthony says of this girl: "She's pretty great with no major issues. You guys did a great job training her up! She's super sweet and is a great dog! I'm amazed by how great her temperament is!"
Roxy is house trained, good with children and loves playing in the water!
She’s truly an amazing girl!
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Remi
This boy is fun, sweet, affectionate and mannerly – just all-around wonderful!
He loves when you baby talk to him and will do the cutest thing: climb in your lap and give multiple face kisses!
He enjoys playful female dogs.
He would likely do OK with mannerly children.
Remi is a fun guy looking for a fun home, and a family would be so lucky to adopt this boy.
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Zeus
This handsome dude is sweet, silly and puppy-like.
This guy is all sorts of energy, can be a tad jumpy and mouthy, and plays with gentle and light-play dogs.
He lacks some spatial awareness – like many pups – but due to his size, we’d recommend a home without young kids.
Zeus loves the water and is always up for water play. He’s ready to brighten up your life!
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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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Barry
This adorable boy is a dream dog!
He's a rock star in every way. We think he may not be able to hear but that doesn’t stop him from being all-around wonderful!
His favorite thing is to roll over for belly rubs and we think he’d be a great fit for a family with children.
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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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Zach
Zach is a cutie patootie who's living it up with his foster family and filling their lives with so much joy!
He's a sweet boy who loves to be with people.
He's a medium to lower energy, easy-breezy guy.
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Moose
This boy is not only gorgeous, he’s also very gentle and sweet.
He approaches people in a very gentle and mannerly way – it’s so wonderful!
We suspect he’d do well with mannerly children.
He’d prefer to be the only dog in a home.
He’s an all-around lovely guy who would be a great partner to Netflix and chill with! He’d thrive in a calm, loving home!
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