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In September 2010 we launched the very first Antelope Valley social media platform in order to assist families reunite with their missing pets. We provided this volunteer based program in order to expedite the process of trying to locate a missing pet, and to report pets that were found. Our goal at the time was to minimize the shelter intakes, and reunite families without stepping foot in the already crowded facilities. Through our community cross-information process we found a common thread....support, hope, love,passion and concern for not only our local pets,but those world wide. As part of our mission, this network has also nurtured the minds of individuals, it has come to the aid of those who felt hopeless, disappointed,and without means to care for their loved ones. Fast forward 3 years and the mission became much deeper; at the time we discovered a problem most of us were not aware of ...."a pet crisis in the Antelope Valley". Since then, we have rescued animals in remote areas, and secured homes for abandoned and disposed pets while attempting to find their families. We have raised money for medical treatment, spay/neuter, microchipping,vaccinations, and so much more. We are also proud to say that up until recently, we did this as private-independent rescuers. We were blessed by the amount of helping hands willing to assist our beautiful pets in transition and in turn restoring our faith in humanity. As we speak we are working together with our local agencies and because of this union,our euthanasia rate has slowly declined...and still declining. Our most important endeavor to date,is to educate the community about proper pet care, how to re-home a pet responsibly, reduce the abandonment rate ,and to provide aid to those in need. Throughout this journey,we have witnessed miracles, divine interventions, and accomplished what seemed to be impossible. It is because of this network, many have branched out to become independent rescuers,and start their own rescue groups. Conflicted by the hope that we would form an everlasting unsurpassed union, although divided, we feel proud and relieved that more pets are being helped. Behind it all we continue to smile knowing there are more helping hands coming to the aid of this unseen crisis we continue to battle. Everyone can have a successful rescue, all it takes is an open heart, and willingness to make it happen. If I/we did it, so can you! Our Motto is “THE MORE EYES,THE MORE HANDS,THE MORE HEARTS TOGETHER WE CAN"...and we are doing just that! God Bless the Rescuers!

Our mission to help cats in shelters, homeless, and/or in bad situations in Southern California and beyond. We take pride in finding the perfect match for both adopted and new family member. We do not have a facility yet and rely on great foster homes to take in cats that are rescued until a forever home is found.

Long Beach Little Paws Project is a collaboration between The Little Lion Foundation, Catpaws and Long Beach Animal Care Services with the goal of making Long Beach no kill in 2019 by saving the underage kittens that are regularly killed for lack of resources.

Crossing Guardians is an all-volunteer organization. We wear many hats in the world of animal rescue and have found that the initial and primary obstacle in saving the lives of Border Strays is to provide them with vet care (often emergency vet care), medicine, food, supplies, and boarding. As such, this organization was formed primarily to bridge the gap between getting Border Strays off the streets, taking care of emergency and/or initial vet care, and getting them into a safe environment until a rescue or a permanent home can be found. Once a family or rescue agrees to take the animal, then logistics are formed and transportation arrangements are made. Crossing Guardians also provides food and supplies to independent rescuers south of the border, or will wire funds so they can procure those items themselves. Crossing Guardians helps with boarding costs, including rental payment of homes used as a temporary haven for homeless animals until placed with a rescue or permanent home. Mexico is Southern California’s neighboring country, but animal rescue is made more difficult because it is still another country. So, with each animal rescue venture, a cooperative alliance is formed with other individuals, both north and south of the border. It is always a team effort with many players involved. Through our collective endeavor to make a positive contribution for the stray animal population along the California-Mexico border, we hope to make a fundamental change in the current assumption that animals don’t matter.

I was a foster for Dusty Paws Rescue for 3 years and wanted to branch out on my own to specialize in cats mostly. I specialice in bottle kittens and pregnant cats.

RESCUE is the last voice for dogs and cats who, through no fault of their own, find themselves awaiting death at local shelters. Angels for Animals is a California 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter. All of the dogs we rescue are in loving foster homes where they are rehabilitated, socialized and receive all of the medical treatment they need so they can be placed in their forever home. We consider any animal that’s passed its “due out date” to be at risk for euthanasia at any time. We work with shelters and volunteers to pull the animal and get them into a foster home and ready for adoption as soon as possible. Since we don’t operate an actual shelter we rely on foster homes to help save these at risk animals. After pulling an animal we transport them to their new foster home and start the process of getting them ready for adoption. All animals will be spayed/neutered, brought UTD (up to date) on all of their shots, and microchiped. A adoption fee is required to help replace the funds spent on rescuing each dog and getting him or her ready for adoption.

The Little Lion Foundation is a volunteer based 501c3 dedicated to saving the lives of orphaned and bottle fed kittens from euthanasia in our local animal shelters. We pride ourselves on saving the ones left discarded-whether it be a difficult to place bottle baby, kittens with birth defects, or traumas, we believe that every cat deserves to roar.

We rescue cats (some dogs too) from animal control, kill shelters, people that find them. We Vet them, vaccinate, de-worm, de-flea, spay/neuter (when age appropriate) and find them their forever home. I am available for assistance with questions about caring for & helping cats too.

At Beyond Rescue, we’re committed to ensuring that you and your dog are family forever. So we are here for you through the entire process, from adoption to socialization and training, to providing the education and support to keep your household comfortable and happy. And if you find yourself facing challenges that might lead to having to give up your dog, we offer solutions that can help you keep your dog. We promise any dog that comes into our care will never end up homeless during their lifetime. Beyond Rescue understands that adopting a dog is where the relationship starts, not where it ends. Our community of dog-loving people goes beyond rescuing dogs—we work to provide a safety net that helps to ensure that adoptive families have the ongoing support, education, and services they need to keep their dog happy and healthy and home. Forever. We started as a small group of friends who met inside the rescue community. We all bring different experiences, passions, and expertise. We believe our diversity is our strength and allows us to be an open-minded and accepting organization.

Frosted Faces Foundation is dedicated to delivering solutions to fulfill the promise of family and adequate veterinary care for senior animals whose love and lives are in jeopardy.