Orange County's All Breed 100% NO KILL CA Non-Profit Animal Rescue

 

Foster Families ALWAYS Needed

 

Email for fostering information: Judi@barksoflove.org

Barks of Love Animal Rescue & Placement Services is a California non-profit group, staffed by volunteers. Our goal is to decrease the total number of animals being euthanized in animal shelters each year by finding new, permanent homes for them. Our animals come from a variety of circumstances - Most are rescued from "Death Row" at local shelters, while others are brought to us by their owners as an alternative to the shelter, and others are just found afraid and abandoned on the streets.   Barks of Love Animal Rescue and Placement Services has no paid employees and does not receive funding from any government agency. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and obtain funds solely from adoption donations, fund-raisers, and donations.   The Barks of Love Monthly Bow Wow! Meet: MR. SPOCK!   Rat Terrier Mix   Approx. 2 Yrs   Mr. Spock is a shy boy, who needs lots of love. He's been with BOL for quite some time, but is progressing with this socialization skills....just waiting until the perfect match comes along. Cautious at first, he does warm up and will create a strong bond with his furever family.   Could you give Mr. Spock a furever home?   Dog Training! Barks of Love is proud to announce a partnership with local dog trainer & behaviorist Elias Galvan Jr. He's been a great help to our staff & dogs! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Tips from the Behaviorist: 5 Tips for Approaching a Fearful Dog: 1-Avoid eye contact 2-Avoid walking directly toward the dog. Approaching any dog head on can be perceived as a threat 3-Crouch down & make yourself appear smaller and less intimidating 4-Let the dog come to you 5-Touch a dog's chest or chin. Petting the head can be threatening - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For a newly rescued dog, these signals can create stress and discomfort.  Help the transition period for a scared following these tips! Extra Special Thank You! Barks of Love wants to send out an extra special thank you to Meg Faulkner! Meg, your help with our boutique was appreciated greatly, and the main reason it was such a success! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!     73 grants will be awarded for a total of $100,000 to eligible Petfinder.com members.  Voting  ends on December 20th, 2009.    Every vote, every day counts! Shelters can pull ahead even during the last few days with enough support.  Barks of Love is counting on you - Help us reach the Top 10 for CA!   Click here to vote! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARKS OF LOVE!   As of Oct. 19th, BOL has been successfully operating as a CA Non-Profit for 1 yr!  This means we've saved over 200 lives, directly impacting our communities!  There are never enough ways to thank our BOL supporters: Fosters, volunteers, sponsors, donors, those who spread the word about BOL, and of course - those who ADOPT from BOL!   We can't do this without you and are appreciative of every thing you do for Barks of Love.   Thank You!  October's Happy Tails!! Cupcake, Xena, Levi, Bubba, JB, Baby Snuggles, Honey, Danny Boy Tawney, Austin, Scooter, Jenny, Trevor, Lilly, Scooby and Hayley!!!   Another Successful FUNdraiser! With the help from Fusaro Photography we were able to  raise over $300!!  We also  gathered toys,  leashes, and food!!! Check out the photos here! Miss the fun?? You still have a chance to get photos taken AND  contribute to BOL!! Lori will donate 10% to BOL from anyone who books a full session  from now until the end of the year!  Any kind of session  Including weddings! Contact Christina for the special BOL code! NOVEMBER'S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS   Nov. 14th - Pet Supply Adopt a BOL Dog Day - Trabuco Canyon   Nov. 21st - Pet Supply Adopt a BOL Dog Day - Trabuco Canyon Nov. 28th - Pet Supply Adopt a BOL Dog Day - Trabuco Canyon   Meet: BRODY!  He is a 3 year old male Pit bull, rescued from a high kill shelter. Poor Brody ended up in the wrong hands & was neglected & abused. He is now safe & searching for his forever home.  He is the biggest love bug ever, always smiling & always happy. He is a strong willed boy who needs guidance & an alpha owner to show him the way. He would be best as an only dog or with a female dog but loves all humans & is good with kids.  He's loves to just sit by your feet and relax.  Brody has been in training for the last month and is doing wonderful.He has come along way.  Brody needs a special home with special people who will show this sweet boy what it is to be loved & cared for. Could that home be with you?