Available for Adoption
"Meet the next love of your life"
"If you see one or two of these adorable dogs in your life, your home, or your heart, please fill out an adoption application and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Even though some of our dogs are senior, they may be with you for up to 10 years and the youngsters, up to 18 years! Adopting a new family member is a serious commitment but we are here to support you any way we can."
Ernie He is Ivy League. He is Olympic gold. Ernie might actually be Banksy. Ernie is Gavin Newsom level gorgeous. Ernie is John Lennon and Jane Goodall. Ernie is carbon fiber. Ernie is apple pie. 🥰 Ernie is barely an adult but he’s full grown and is 12 pounds. Hopefully we’ve conveyed how amazing he is. He’s super intelligent and eager to learn. He’ll need some basic training but it won’t take long with this gorgeous little guy! If you would like to adopt Ernie, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Marley If you follow us on social media, you know about Marley. This tiny 7 pound angel lived inside for 6 years and then was forced to live outside, alone in a cage for 3 years. (He’s 9 years old) He was being tortured by fleas and starved by the worms caused by the fleas. His people reached out to us for help and he was at LTR a few hours later. Since he was living outside in Lake County, we feared heartworm. He was dying when we got him. His bloodwork was scary but luckily it was just severe anemia. Once we got the flea damage, itchiness and worms under control, he improved quickly. His hair is growing back, he’s gaining weight and he’s loving being loved again. Marley needs to sleep with his humans; he loves car rides and he’s definitely a lap dog. We’re still rebuilding this little survivor but in the meantime, he’s ready for his very own home. Once he’s strong enough, we can neuter him and clean his teeth. Proper nutrition and oodles of love are working wonders for this wonderful little dog. We’re so lucky to be the once who get to help him. If you would like to adopt Marley, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Professor Stanford We are so proud to present Stanford to the world. We found this spunky 10 year old long haired chihuahua at a shelter in Fresno. He’s only 8 pounds but his personality is huge. He’s confident, housebroken (we believe), friendly and easy going. He loves to be held, to go for walks and to enjoy everything life has to offer. The poor guy has been living with severe dental disease which we will fix soon. In summary, Stanford is a gorgeous friend who deserves an amazing life. If you would like to adopt the Professor, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Wally - Adoption Pending *** No more Applications, please *** This boy's story is kinda tragic but we’re flipping the script for this precious pink and white little puppy. Wally’s mom died from rat poison and then he was being given away at a Walmart. We’re unsure how the universe does its thing but we’re taking it from here. He’s only 6 weeks old and is just under 3 pounds. He’s teeny. We expect him to stay at or below 10 pounds. He is pure love. If you would like to adopt Wally, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Pepé Prepare your heart. Pepé is the dreamiest little 4.5 pound sweetheart. He loves everyone and everything. It’s hard to believe he’s a senior gentleman; he loves to be in the middle of the action! We think Pepé is around 10-12 years old and he came to us as a stray from Porterville. We cannot even imagine this little guy alone on the streets but we can imagine him sleeping in your bed. Nothing but the best for this little trooper. Charming little guys like this don’t come around very often! Please note: Since posting Pepé for adoption, he has had an unexpected seizure. We have only seen this happen one time, and we will be getting a medical assessment shortly. Please feel free to email us with any questions about his condition. If you would like to adopt Pepé, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Carmela - Adoption Pending *** No more applications, please *** This adorable little sweetheart came to us from our friends at Fresno Humane. Carmela was picked up as a stray; she’s only 8 pounds and is less than 2 years old - but her personality is massive . She loves everyone and everything. The world is an adventure for this fox look-a-like. Carmela had never seen stairs or the inside of a home as far as we can tell, but it only takes a minute for this girl to navigate new situations. Her bark is as big as her personality but luckily she doesn’t use it much. She cries for a few minutes when the humans leave the shelter but it’s really just 3 or 4 minutes. Carmela has a cherry eye and an umbilical hernia which we will fix when we spay her and then she will be absolute perfection.
Kevin Our boy Kevin came to us with his BFF Tessa. They were living in a very sad situation by a river in a pen by a homeless encampment. They had very little exposure to humans and were terribly neglected. We think Kevin is around 4 years old and he is 12 pounds of personality. This little ham is learning how to live life to the fullest at LTR. He loves the other dogs, the horses, the goats, the fields, the toys, the house, the shelter, the barns and his foster mom. He basically loves everything. It’s as though he just realized life can be beautiful. It’s taking time for him to warm up to the other volunteers but he is a wonderful dog with lots of love to give. He sleeps at the foot of the bed and seems to be housebroken which is a miracle considering. He doesn’t stray and despite being terrified on arrival, he has never tried to bite. He warmed up to his foster mom in about two weeks and the bond is strong. He will bond quickly to his very lucky new home. Kevin is ready for adventure and love! If you would like to adopt Kevin, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Tessa Check out this most gorgeous little 7 pound girl. Tessa is super soft and will cuddle and receive kisses when held, but she’s still afraid to be picked up. She came to us with her BFF Kevin who was even more terrified upon arrival. He has since warmed up but Tessa will need some time and patience to heal from her terrifying life. Tessa and Kevin were found in a pen on the side of a river with a bunch of other sick and terrified dogs. She’s only a few years old but she’s been through a lot. Luckily she’s learning to love life. She plays well with other dogs and she loves puppies. It will take her some time to trust humans but she’s on her way and she’s well worth the wait. If you would like to adopt Tessa, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Bee This sweet girl has had a tough go of it so far in life but you would never know. Bee lived in a chaotic environment for most of her young life.(we think she’s 3-5 years old). Her very favorite thing is to ride in the car and her other favorite thing is to sleep under the sheets with her human. Bee is only 8 pounds but she’s quite alpha. She would do well as an only dog but we’re certain she can adjust to life with another K9 family member. Her LTR foster home has many dogs and she gets along well with almost all of them (except one!). She doesn’t fight but she likes to let them know she’s in charge. Either that or she has a crush on this one particular boy and doesn’t know how to show it. There will likely be an adjustment period with any new dogs. Or she can be the one and only love of someone’s life. This little girl is sweet as can 🐝! If you would like to adopt Bee, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
Bartholomew Our amazing Bartholomew came to us while he was at death’s door. He was painfully thin with severe dental disease. We could not touch his head, not even his ears, he was in so much pain. We’re not sure how old he is but we’d guess between 10-12 years (and about the same number of pounds). We neutered him and fixed his mouth. The infection was terrible but he recovered quickly and started to eat almost immediately! Now he’s a legit ranch dog! He comes out to feed the goats, horses and pig every morning and night, he plays, and then runs back to the house. Truth be told, he’s a bit arthritic and stiff so “play” and “run” are relative in this regard but he does the cutest gallop and sometimes his back end goes faster than his front end but he always manages to stay upright and he always knows where his foster mama is. Bartholomew loves to sleep in bed with his human and the other dogs, but he’s also content to sleep in a cozy bed on the floor. He can’t get up and down from the bed on his own so he will need his own “staff” for lifting, etc. Bartholomew’s transformation in our care has been nothing shy of spectacular. He is pure love inside and out. His coat went from sad and dull to shiny and vibrant. His personality has always been charming. If you’re looking for an older gentleman to brighten your days Bartholomew is your man. If you would like to adopt Bartholomew, please first review our " Before You Adopt " page and then complete the Adoption Application which can be found here .
To adopt one of our dogs, please first read the information on our Before You Adopt page, and then fill out the adoption application on the Applications page
