The dogs listed here are available for adoption through Family Dogs New Life, however they are not currently at the shelter- they are staying in foster homes.
During the transition from ‘rescue’ to forever home, dogs require love and patience. A foster family provides a nurturing environment that not only helps the rescue dog better adjust to this transition but also allows us to to learn more about each dogs personality traits, which is essential in finding the dog and adoptive family the Right Fit.
If you are interested in becoming a FDNLS Foster Parent please contact our foster coordinator Karin at adoptafosterdog@familydogsnewlife.org
If you are interested in meeting one of these adoptable foster dogs please email adoptafosterdog@familydogsnewlife.org.
Please do not use the request an adoption appointment link as these dogs are not located here at the shelter.
GEO
Pit Bull Terrier Mix
3 years old
Male
55 lbs
Gentle Geo has a heart of gold and an unwavering loving spirit. He's affectionate, bouncy and playful, social, intelligent and loves to be by your side. Geo is a snuggle champ and loves to lounge on his favorite couch, but he also loves zooming around the yard chasing his stuffies.
Geo was brought into a high intake shelter in California as a stray with an embedded collar in his neck, showing signs of neglect and possible abuse. Geo has come so far from being a scared shelter dog. He's making incredible progress daily, and he will continue to thrive in a loving home with humans who are compassionate, patient, and committed to continuing positive reinforcement training. He is house-trained and working on building confidence in the big scary world. He is crate averse but has done great out and about in the house for up to four hours. Based on his current needs, his ideal scenario would be someone who works from home or isn't gone for long periods of time.
Geo is hit or miss with other dogs but does well with the two pups he lives with now. He enjoys a good wrestling session in the yard but respects his elderly foster sister’s lack of interest in play. He could live with respectful children 8 and up, and will shower everyone with slobbery kisses. Belly rubs are his jam, and he'll thank you for them with his infinite love. Geo has shown he may be open to living in a home with a dog-savvy feline friend. He's a healthy boy with no medical issues, and he's current on all his vaccinations. Geo is not a candidate for apartment living and needs a yard with a secure 5+ foot fence. Due to his early life a low traffic household would be ideal.
Meet Geo, and you'll see for yourself how everyone falls in love with his goofy personality and dazzling smile! Make his dreams come true and open your heart and home to this loving boy.
If you are interested in meeting or learning more about geo please email OUR FOSTER TEAM
3 years old - 54lbs. My adoption fee is $240 and includes microchip, neuter, reduced-cost training class, , free veterinary exam, leash/collar, food sample, toy & treat packet.
FLYNN
Flynn is a silly boy who is a joy to hang around! He loves people and is fine with other dogs. Although he prefers the companionship of more mellow dogs. Besides being with his people, his favorite things are playing with his flirt pole and going for hikes. Flynn is fine in his crate for several hours when left alone and is house-trained.
He is a medium energy dog and needs an outlet, not only physically but mentally. He would do best in a home that can provide equal parts of calming activities (such as relax on the mat), mental stimulation (such as find it games and puzzle toys), and physical exercise. Flynn needs a home with a yard. He will need time to decompress initially so being able to relax in a yard would be best.
Flynn is good with children, but given his size and sometimes mouthy behavior, he would do best with children over the age of 13 who are large dog savvy. And he currently lives with cats, but he would need slow introductions and time to adjust to live with a new cat. And the cat would need to be mellow and dog-savvy.
When Flynn went into the foster program for Family Dogs New Life Shelter, he was confused and stressed having been in a overcrowded high-kill shelter in CA. Fortunately, his foster mom is a trainer and has helped him relax, feel safe and learn new skills and tricks. His ideal home would be someone with working dog or breed experience, is behavior savvy or willing to work alongside his trainer to learn about the world of dog behavior! He gets overstimulated by stuffed animals, paper towels or anything soft (he will hump his bed), but does well with those those type of items put away. HIs trainer is committed to Flynn's success in his new home so has generously offered lifetime training support for our sweet boy. Thank you Timber and Co Dog Training!
If you are interested in meeting or learning more about Flynn please email OUR FOSTER TEAM
2 years old. My adoption fee is $240 and includes microchip, neuter, reduced-cost training class, free veterinary exam, leash/collar, food sample, toy & treat packet.
Lola
Australian Cattle Dog Mix
1 year old
Female
44 pounds
Kids- Respectful kids 12 and up
Dogs- No
Cats- Yes
Lola is a pretty cool dog, but even more, she could be YOUR pretty cool dog!
This ball of brains and goof is all compacted into a 45lb package just for your (and her) cuddling convenience. Whether it's figuring out the newest puzzle toy, learning new tricks, or just relaxing on the couch getting belly rubs, Lola's ready to give it a go.
Crate and house trained, she absorbs training like a sponge and already knows things like sit, shake, and go-to-bed while she's learning more "fun" things like heel and wait.
New experiences are still both exciting and scary so meeting new people politely is still a work in progress because she doesn't know whether she wants to jump into their arms for pets or bark at them so they know she's big and scary too (especially that darn Amazon truck)!
While Lola's lived with cats before, things running from her make her think it's time to play chase-and-catch so an older dog-savvy cat may be best. She's had some pretty ruff—whoops, rough— experiences with other dogs so would prefer to be the center of attention and the queen of your—or is it her?— house. With all that puppy energy packed into such a tiny body, Lola's ready to ZOOM at any point, so she might need some help being reminded of manners. Lola's future adopters must have a securely fenced yard and be committed to ongoing rewards based training as she is smart and loves to learn! It is also a great way for her bond with her humans.
If that all sounds like something you're interested in then Lola might just be the canine companion you've been looking for. So, what do you think? Wanna meet?
If you are interested in meeting or learning more about Lola please email OUR FOSTER TEAM
1 year old - 44lbs. My adoption fee is $280 and includes microchip, spay, reduced-cost training class, , free veterinary exam, leash/collar, food sample, toy & treat packet.
